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Ecotopic expression of a novel peach (Prunus persica) CBF transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) results in short-day induced dormancy and increased cold hardiness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Artlip, T.S., Macarisin, D. 2011. Ecotopic expression of a novel peach (Prunus persica) CBF transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) results in short-day induced dormancy and increased cold hardiness. Planta. 233:921-983.

Gene expression is highly regulated in early developing fruit of apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Soria-Guerra, R., Rosales-Mendoza, S., Gasic, K., Wisniewski, M.E., Korban, S.S., Band, M. 2011. Gene expression is highly regulated in early developing fruit of apple. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. DOI 10.1007/s 11105-011-0300-y.

The CBF gene family in apple (malus x domestica Borkh.) - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Malnoy, M., Norelli, J.L., Velasco, R. 2010. The CBF gene family in apple (malus x domestica Borkh.). Meeting Abstract.

Erwinia amylovora effector protein Eop1 suppresses PAMP-triggered immunity in Malus - (Abstract Only)

Lalli, D., Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L. 2010. Erwinia amylovora effector protein Eop1 suppresses PAMP-triggered immunity in Malus [abstract]. Fire Blight International Workshop. p. 32.

Candidate fire blight resistance genes in Malus identified with the use of genomic tools and approaches - (Abstract Only)

Norelli, J.L., Gardiner, S.E., Malnoy, M., Aldwinckle, H.S., Baldo, A.M., Bassett, C.L., Fazio, G., Horner, M.B., Celton, J., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Bowatte, D.R., Carlisle, C.M., Lalli, D., Bus, V.G., Wisniewski, M.E. 2010. Candidate fire blight resistance genes in Malus identified with the use of genomic tools and approaches [abstract]. Fire Blight International Workshop. p. 42.

Apple (Malus x domestica) transcriptome in response to the compatible pathogen Erwinia amylovora and the incompatible pathogen Pseudomonas syringae - (Proceedings)

(30-Jun-10)

Determination of fire blight resistance and construction of a molecular genetic map in a bi-parental Malus sieversii population - (Abstract Only)

Lalli, D., Norelli, J.L., Malnoy, M., Pindo, M., Fazio, G., Forsline, P.L., Aldwinckle, H.S., Gardiner, S.E., Chagne, D., Wisniewski, M.E. 2010. Determination of fire blight resistance and construction of a molecular genetic map in a bi-parental Malus sieversii population [abstract]. Fire Blight International Workshop. p. 117.

Long-term stability of attacin E expression in transformed apple after 12 years in the field and effect of the expression of this gene on the fruit characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Norelli, J.L., Malnoy, M., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2010. Long-term stability of attacin E expression in transformed apple after 12 years in the field and effect of the expression of this gene on the fruit characteristics. BioMed Central (BMC)Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1186/1472-6750-10-41.

Creating a genetic framework map for Malus sieversii - (Abstract Only)

Lalli, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Fazio, G., Malnoy, M., Pindo, M., Forsline, P.L., Aldwinckle, H., Gardiner, S., Chagne, D. 2010. Creating a genetic framework map for Malus sieversii [abstract]. Fire Blight International Workshop. p. 263.

Overexpression of a peach (Prunus persica) AP2/ERF-family transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) induces growth cessation in response to short photoperiod - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Dardick, C.D. 2010. Overexpression of a peach (Prunus persica) AP2/ERF-family transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) induces growth cessation in response to short photoperiod [abstract]. International Horticultural Congress. p. 246.

Characterizing water use efficiency (WUE) and water deficit responses in apple (Malus X domestica and Malus sieversii) - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Glenn, D.M., Forsline, P.L., Farrell, R.E. 2010. Characterizing water use efficiency (WUE) and water deficit responses in apple (Malus X domestica and Malus sieversii). American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

The peach dehydrin family is small relative to all other sequenced plant genomes - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Dardick, C.D., Gasic, K., Fisher, K. 2010. The peach dehydrin family is small relative to all other sequenced plant genomes. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

Constitutive expression of a peach AP2/ERF transcription factor in apple confers short day cessation of growth - (Abstract Only)

Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L. 2011. Constitutive expression of a peach AP2/ERF transcription factor in apple confers short day cessation of growth. Meeting Abstract. Book of Abstracts. p. 97.

Combining biological control with physical and chemical treatments to control fruit decays after harvest - (Review Article)

Janisiewicz, W.J., Conway, W.S. 2010. Combining biological control with physical and chemical treatments to control fruit decays after harvest. Stewart Postharvest Review. 6(1):1-16.

Genetic transformation of apple (Malus x domestica) without use of a selectable marker gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Malnoy, M., Boresjza-Wysocka, E., Norelli, J.L., Flaishman, M., Gidoni, D., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2010. Genetic transformation of apple (Malus x domestica) without use of a selectable marker gene. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 6:423-433.

Mapping Malus sieversii: A valuable genetic resource for apple breeding - (Abstract Only)

Lalli, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Malnoy, M., Pindo, M., Fazio, G., Forsline, P.L., Aldwinckle, H., Gardiner, S., Chagne, D. 2009. Mapping Malus sieversii: A Valuable Genetic Resource for Apple Breeding. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Abstract. p. XVIII.

Identification of genes involved in the pathogenic interaction between an antagonistic strain of Pichia fermentans and peach fruit - (Abstract Only)

(30-Nov-09)

Sequence and phylogenetic analyses of diverse plant dehydrins and their promoters: do they reflect survival in different environments? - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Gasic, K., Dardick, C.D., Wisniewski, M.E., Fisher, K. 2010. Sequence and phylogenetic analyses of diverse plant dehydrins and their promoters: do they reflect survival in different environments?. Plant and Animal Genome.

Interspecific analysis of xylem freezing responses in Acer and Betula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karlson, D., Byard, S., Wisniewski, M.E., Li, J. 2010. Interspecific analysis of xylem freezing responses in Acer and Betula. HortScience. 45:165-168.

Proteomic analysis of B-aminobutyric acid priming and aba-induction of drought resistance in crabapple (Malus pumila): effect on general metabolism, the phenylpropanoid pathway and cell wall enzymes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Thannhauser, T.W. 2009. Proteomic analysis of B-aminobutyric acid priming and aba-induction of drought resistance in crabapple (Malus pumila): effect on general metabolism, the phenylpropanoid pathway and cell wall enzymes. Plant Cell and Environment. 32: 1612-1631.

Ectopic expression of a spinach sod gene in young apple trees enhances abiotic stress resistance - (Proceedings)

Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E., Macarisin, D., Norelli, J.L. 2009. Ectopic expression of a spinach sod gene in young apple trees enhances abiotic stress resistance. Acta Horticulturae. 839:645-650.

Transcriptomic and proteomic response of fruit trees to abiotic stress - (Proceedings)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Korban, S. 2009. Transcriptomic and proteomic response of fruit trees to abiotic stress. Acta Horticulturae. 839: 681-688.

Analysis of apple (Malus) responses to bacterial pathogens using an oligo microarray - (Abstract Only)

Bocsanczy, A.M., Phillips, J.G., Dardick, C.D., Korban, S.S., Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L. 2009. Analysis of apple (Malus) responses to bacterial pathogens using an oligo microarray. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Phytopathology 99:514.

Using functional genomics to identify molecular markers for fire blight resistance (Erwinia amylovora) in apple (Malus) - (Proceedings)

Norelli, J.L., Gardiner, S.E., Malnoy, M., Aldwinckle, H.S., Farrell, Jr, R.E., Horner, M., Celton, J., Baldo, A.M., Bowatta, D.R., Carlisle, C., Lalli, D., Bus, V., Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E. 2009. Using functional genomics to identify molecular markers for fire blight resistance (Erwinia amylovora) in apple (Malus). Acta Horticulturae. 839:415-420.

Comparative expression profiling and transcript initiation of three peach dehydrin genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Artlip, T.S., Richart, G., Norelli, J.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E. 2009. Comparative expression profiling and transcript initiation of three peach dehydrin genes. Planta. 230:107-118.

Characteristics and transferability of new apple EST-derived SSRs to other Rosaceae species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gasic, K., Yuepeng, H., Kertbundit, S., Shulaev, V., Lezzoni, A., Stover, E.W., Bell, R.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Korban, S. 2009. Characteristics and transferability of new apple EST-derived SSRs to other Rosaceae species. Molecular Breeding. 23:397-411.

Comparative analysis and functional annotation of a large expressed sequence tag collection of apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gasic, K., Gonzalez, D.O., Thimmapuram, J., Malnoy, M., Gong, G., Han, Y., Vodkin, L.O., Lei, L., Aldwinckle, H.S., Carroll, N., Orvis, K., Goldsbrough, P., Clifton, S., Pape, D., Fulton, L., Martin, J., Theising, B., Wisniewski, M.E., Fazio, G., Korban, S.S. 2009. Comparative analysis and functional annotation of a large expressed sequence tag collection of apple. The Plant Genome. 2(1):23-38.

Ice Nucleation, Propagation, and Deep Supercooling: The Lost Tribes of Freezing Studies - (Book / Chapter)

Wisniewski, M.E., Gusta, L.V., Fuller, M.P., Karlson, D. 2009. Ice Nucleation, Propagation, and Deep Supercooling: The Lost Tribes of Freezing Studies. pp 1-11. Plant Cold Hardiness: From the Laboratory to the Field.. eds. Gusta, L., Wisniewski, M., and Tanino, K. CABI, Oxfordshire, UK 317pp.

Patterns of Freezing in Plants: The Influence of Species, Environment and Experimental Procedures - (Book / Chapter)

Gusta, L., Wisniewski, M.E., Trischuk, R. 2009. Patterns of Freezing in Plants: The Influence of Species, Environment and Experimental Procedures. pp214-225. Plant Cold Hardiness: From the Laboratory to the Field., eds. Gusta, L., Wisniewski, M., and Tanino, K. CABI, Oxfordshire, UK 317 pp.

TRANSGENIC EXPRESSION OF THE ERWINIA AMYLOVORA (FIRE BLIGHT) EFFECTOR PROTEIN EOP1 SUPRESSES HOST BASAL DEFENSE MECHANISMS IN MALUS (APPLE) - (Abstract Only)

Lalli, D., Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L. 2008. Transgenic expression of the erwinia amylovora (fire blight) effector protein eop1 supresses host basal defense mechanisms in malus (apple) . Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. Page 32 in MAPMBS Program Book.

Using an apple (Malus) microarray for expression analysis of responses to compatible and incompatible pathogens - (Abstract Only)

Phillips, J.G., Dardick, C.D., Schuyler, K.S., Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Bicsanczy, A.M. 2008. Using an apple (Malus) microarray for expression analysis of responses to compatible and incompatible pathogens. Meeting Abstract. MAPMBX Program Book. p. 31.

Ice nucleation, propagation, and deep supercooling: the lost tribes of freezing studies - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Gusta, L.V., Karlson, D. 2008. Ice nucleation, propagation, and deep supercooling: the lost tribes of freezing studies. International Symposium on Plant Cold Hardiness. Saskatoon, Canada. Book of Abstracts, pg.2.

Sequence analysis of three CBF-like genes from apple (Malus x domestica) - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Artlip, T.S. 2008. Sequence analysis of three CBF-like genes from apple (Malus x domestica). International Symposium on Plant Cold Hardiness. Saskatoon, Canada. Book of Abstracts. Pg.17.

Using gene fusion constructs to target a peach dehydrin protein to specific cellular compartments - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Webb, R.P., Bassett, C.L., Artlip, T.S., Becker, C., Karlson, D. 2008. Using gene fusion constructs to target a peach dehydrin protein to specific cellular compartments. International Symposium on Plant Cold Hardiness. Saskatoon, Canada. Book of Abstracts. Pg 24.

Global Expression of Cold-Responsive Genes in Fruit Trees - (Book / Chapter)

Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E. 2009. Global Expression of Cold-Responsive Genes in Fruit Trees. pp 72-79. Plant Cold Hardiness: From the Laboratory to the Field. eds. Gusta, L., Wisniewski, M., and Tanino, K. CABI, Oxfordshire, UK 317pp.

Genomics approaches to crop improvement in the Rosaceae - (Book / Chapter)

Peace, C., Norelli, J.L. 2009. Genomics approaches to crop improvement in the Rosaceae. In: Folta, K.M., Gardiner, S.E., editors. Genomics of the Rosaceae. Springer. p. 19-54.

ABIOTIC STRESS RESISTANCE IN YOUNG APPLE TREES IS ENHANCED BY OVEREXPRESSION OF A CYTOSOLIC SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE - (Abstract Only)

Artlip, T.S., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E. 2008. Abiotic stress resistance in young apple trees is enhanced by overexpression of a cytosolic superoxide dismutase. Bio-Technology Fruit Symposium. Acta Hort. Abstracts 16:115.

Identification of gene-specific markers for resistance to Erwinia amylovora (fire blight) in Malus (apple) by a functional genomics approach - (Abstract Only)

Norelli, J.L., Gardiner, S.E., Malnoy, M., Aldwinckle, H.S., Farrell, Jr, R.E., Horner, M., Celton, J., Baldo, A.M., Bowatta, D.R., Carlisle, C.M., Lalli, D., Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E. 2008. Identification of gene-specific markers for resistance to Erwinia amylovora (fire blight) in Malus (apple) by a functional genomics approach. American Phytopathological Society. 98:5114.

TRANSCRIPTOMIC AND PROTEOMIC RESPONSE OF FRUIT TREES TO LOW TEMPERATURE AND DROUGHT STRESS - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Macarisin, D., Norelli, J.L., Artlip, T.S., Korban, S. 2008. Transcriptomic and proteomic response of fruit trees to low temperature and drought stress. Bio-Technology Fruit Symposium. Dresden, Germany. Book of Abstracts. 16. pg.44.

Proteomic analysis of drought resistance in crabapple seedlings primed by the xenobiotic Beta-aminobutyric acid - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Thannhauser, T.W. 2008. Proteomic analysis of drought resistance in crabapple seedlings primed by the xenobiotic Beta-aminobutyric acid. Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. Book of Abstracts Pg. 15-16.

PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF B-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID-PRIMED DROUGHT RESISTANCE IN CRABAPPLE SEEDLINGS - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Thannhauser, T.W. 2008. Proteomic analysis of b-aminobutyric acid-primed drought resistance in crabapple seedlings. Bio-Technology Fruit Symposium. Acta Hort. Book of Abstracts. 16:95.

Using infrared thermography to study freezing in plants - (Review Article)

Wisniewski, M.E., Glenn, D.M., Gusta, L., Fuller, M.P. 2008. Using infrared thermography to study freezing in plants. HortScience. 43(6):1648-1651.

Apple root expressed sequence tags (ESTs) responding to water deficit - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Baldo, A.M., Korban, S., Gasic, K., Farrell, Jr., R.E. Apple root expressed sequence tags (ESTs) responding to water deficit. HortScience. Vol. 43, pg. 1079. 2008

Transgenic expression of Erwinia amylovora effectors eopB1 and hopCEa in apple - (Proceedings)

Lalli, D., Artlip, T.S., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L. 2008. Transgenic expression of Erwinia amylovora effectors eopB1 and hopCEa in apple. Acta Horticulturae. 793: 241-245.

Rapid transcriptional response of Malus to Erwinia amylovora infection - (Proceedings)

Norelli, J.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Bassett, C.L., Baldo, A.M., Lalli, D., Aldwinckle, H.S., Wisniewski, M.E. 2008. Rapid transcriptional response of Malus to Erwinia amylovora infection. Acta Horticulturae. 793: 189-194.

Identification and mapping of genes differentially expressed during interaction of resistant and susceptible apple cultivars (Malus x domestica) with Erwinia amylovora - (Proceedings)

Malnoy, M., Baldo, A.M., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Norelli, J.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Bassett, C.L., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2008. Identification and mapping of genes differentially expressed during interaction of resistant and susceptible apple cultivars (Malus x domestica) with Erwinia amylovora. Acta Horticulturae. 793:195-199.

Transferability of apple EST-derived SSRs to other Rosaceae species - (Abstract Only)

Gasic, K., Han, Y., Kertbundit, S., Shulaev, V., Lezzoni, A.F., Stover, E.W., Bell, R.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Korban, S.S. 2008. Transferability of apple EST-derived SSRs to other Rosaceae species. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Book of Abstracts. Vol. 16, Pg. 237.

A genetic linkage map for an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) BCI population mapping Plum pox virus resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lalli, D., Abbott, A., Zhebentyayeva, T., Badenes, M., Damsteegt, V.D., Polak, J., Krska, B., Salava, J. 2008. A genetic linkage map for an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) BCI population mapping Plum pox virus resistance. Tree Genetics & Genomics. 4:481-493.

High-efficiency generation of RNAi mutants of apple by use of multi-vector transformation     - (Abstract Only)

Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Baldo, A.M., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2008. High-efficiency generation of RNAi mutants of apple by use of multi-vector transformation. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p 453.

Identification and mapping of genes differentially expressed during interaction of resistant and susceptible apple cultivars (Malus x domestica) with Erwinia amylovora     - (Abstract Only)

Malnoy, M., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Baldo, A.M., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Carlisle, C.M., Gardiner, S.E., Celton, J., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2008. Identification and mapping of genes differentially expressed during interaction of resistant and susceptible apple cultivars (Malus x domestica) with Erwinia amylovora. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. 454.

Using functional genomics to develop tools to breed fire blight resistant apples     - (Abstract Only)

Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Baldo, A.M., Malnoy, M., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Lalli, D., Korban, S.S., Gardiner, S.E., Wisniewski, M.E., Celton, J., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2008. Using functional genomics to develop tools to breed fire blight resistant apples. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P. 455.

Over-expression of SOD in young apple trees enhances abiotic stress resistance - (Abstract Only)

Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E. 2008. Over-expression of SOD in young apple trees enhances abiotic stress resistance. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, CA. Book of Abstracts. Vol. 16, Pg. 234.

Sequence and expression analysis of three CBF-like genes from apple (Malus x domestica)     - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Norelli, J.L., Han, Y., Korban, S.S. 2008. Sequence and expression analysis of three CBF-like genes from apple (Malus x domestica). Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

Proteomic analysis of chemical priming of drought stress resistance in crab apple seedlings - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L. 2008. Proteomic analysis of chemical priming of drought stress resistance in crab apple seedlings. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, CA. Book of Abstracts. Pg. 34.

Differential expression of genes in apple during gradual water deficit conditions - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Baldo, A.M., Artlip, T.S., Farrell, Jr., R.E. Differential expression of genes in apple during gradual water deficit conditions. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Abstracts Vol. 16: pg 136, 2008.

Differential transcription initiation of dehydrin 1 (PpDhn1) and dehydrin 2 (PpDhn2) in peach fruit is stage-dependent - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Richart, G.A., Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E., Farrell, Jr., R.E. 2000. Differential transcription initiation of dehydrin 1 (PpDhn1) and dehydrin 2 (PpDhn2) in peach fruit is stage-dependent. Meeting Abstract, symposium on RNA Biology VII: RNA, Tool and Target. pg 31.

Response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit: an expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Gasic, K., Korban, S. 2008. Response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit: an expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis. International Symposium on Plant Cold Hardiness. Book of Abstracts, Saskatoon, Canada. p.15.

Using infrared thermography to study freezing in plants - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Glenn, D.M. 2007. Using infrared thermography to study freezing in plants. HortScience. Vol. 43, pp.135.

The chemically inducible expression of Erwinia amylovora bacterial effectors EopB1 and HopCEa in apple - (Abstract Only)

Lalli, D., Artlip, T.S., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L. 2007. The chemically inducible expression of Erwinia amylovora bacterial effectors EopB1 and HopCEa in apple. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. Book of Abstracts, p.343.

Mapping transcript start sites for three peach (Prunus persica L., Batsch) dehydrins: differences in transcript initiation during fruit development - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Richart, G.A., Wisniewski, M.E., Artlip, T.S., Farrell, R.E. 2007. Mapping transcript start sites for three peach (Prunus persica L., Batsch) dehydrins: differences in transcript initiation during fruit development. HortScience. 42:876.

Functional genomic analysis of apple (Malus) EST's associated with fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) - (Abstract Only)

Norelli, J.L., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Baldo, A.M., Aldwinckle, H.S., Bassett, C.L., Farrell, R.E., Malnoy, M., Lalli, D., Korban, S.S., Gasic, K., Wisniewski, M.E. 2007. Functional genomic analysis of apple (Malus) EST's associated with fire blight (Erwinia amylovora). Phytopathology. 97:5185.

Expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis of the response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Gasic, K., Korban, S. 2007. Expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis of the response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit. HortScience. 42:993.

Rapid transcriptional response of apple to fire blight disease revealed by cDNA suppression subtractive hybridization analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Norelli, J.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Bassett, C.L., Baldo, A.M., Lalli, D., Aldwinckle, H.S., Wisniewski, M.E. 2008. Rapid transcriptional response of apple to fire blight disease revealed by cDNA suppression subtractive hybridization analysis. Tree Genetics & Genomics. 5: p. 27-40.

Transgenic tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) that overexpress cAPX exhibits enhanced tolerance to UV-B and heat stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, Y., Meilan, R., Wisniewski, M.E., Cui, M., Fuchigami, L. 2007. Transgenic tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) that overexpress cAPX exhibits enhanced tolerance to UV-B and heat stress. Journal of Applied Horticulture. 8:1-4.

Abiotic stress genes in apple (Malus x domestica): response to low temperature and water deficit - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Gasic, K., Artlip, T.S., Norelli, J.L., Korban, S. 2007. Abiotic stress genes in apple (Malus x domestica): response to low temperature and water deficit. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 13-17, 2007, San Diego, California. 217 p.

Identification of genes expressed in apple (Malus x domestica) in response to Erwinia amylovora infection - (Abstract Only)

Farrell, Jr., R.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Baldo, A.M., Aldwinckle, H., Wisniewski, M.E. 2007. Identification of genes expressed in apple (Malus x domestica) in response to Erwinia amylovora infection [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. 218.

Transcript initiation in three peach (Prunus persica L., Batsch.) dehydrins: tissue specificity differences in two promoters - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Artlip, T.S., Richart, G.A., Wisniewski, M.E., Farrell, R.E. 2007. Transcript initiation in three peach (Prunus persica L., Batsch.) dehydrins: tissue specificity differences in two promoters. HortScience.

DEACCLIMATION AND REACCLIMATION OF COLD-HARDY PLANTS: CURRENT UNDERSTANDING AND EMERGING CONCEPTS - (Review Article)

Kalberer, S., Wisniewski, M.E., Arora, R. 2006. Deacclimation and reacclimation of cold-hardy plants: current understanding and emerging concepts. Plant Science. 171:3-16.

Functional genomic response of apple to fire blight - (Abstract Only)

Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Farrell, Jr., R.E., Baldo, A.M., Malnoy, M., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Lalli, D., Korban, S.S., Gasic, K., Wisniewski, M.E., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2007. Functional genomic response of apple to fire blight. Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference. Final Abstract Guide, P 465, pg 217.

MULTIPLE TRANSCRIPT INITIATION AS A MECHANISM FOR REGULATING GENE EXPRESSION - (Book / Chapter)

Farrell, Jr., R., Bassett, C.L. 2007. Multiple transcript initiation as a mechanism for regulating gene expression. In: Bassett, C.L., editor. Regulation of Gene Expression in Plants: The Role of Transcript Structure and Processing. New York, NY: Springer Life Sciences. p. 39-66.

Control of gene expression by mRNA transport and turnover - (Book / Chapter)

Bassett, C.L. 2007. Control of gene expression by mRNA transport and turnover. In: Bassett, C.L., editors. Regulation of Gene Expression in Plants: The Role of Transcript Structure and Processing. New York, NY: Springer Life Sciences. p. 148-188.

USING PROTEOMICS TO STUDY THE COMPLEXITIES OF STRESS ADAPTATION IN WOODY PLANTS - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Renaut, J. 2006. USING PROTEOMICS TO STUDY THE COMPLEXITIES OF STRESS ADAPTATION IN WOODY PLANTS. Meeting Abstract. Protolux: 1st International Conference on Proteomics: Book of Abstracts, Oct 11-14, 2006, Luxemborg, p.3.

Transcriptional response in apple to fire blight disease - (Abstract Only)

Farrell, R., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Baldo, A.M., Aldwinckle, H., Wisniewski, M.E. 2006. Transcriptional response in apple to fire blight disease. In: Abstracts of 23rd meeting of the Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference, August 17, 2006, Laurel, Maryland. 35 p.

Addressing Public Concerns about GMOs - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L. 2006. Addressing Public Concerns about GMOs . Book of Abstracts for the West Virginia Academy of Sciences Meeting Program.

USING FUNCTIONAL AND APPLIED GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES THAT CONFER EITHER RESISTANCE OR SUSCEPTIBILITY TO FIRE BLIGHT - (Abstract Only)

Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Leder, E.H., Wisniewski, M.E., Baldo, A.M., Farrell, Jr, R.E., Borejsza-Wysocka, E., Malnoy, M., Aldwinckle, H.S., Gasic, K., Korban, S.S. 2006. Using functional and applied genomics to identify genes that confer either resistance or susceptibility to fire blight. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Phytopathology (2006)96:S86.

Using biotechnology to improve resistance to environmental stress in fruit crops: The importance of understanding physiology - (Proceedings)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Artlip, T.S., Renaut, J. 2007. Using biotechnology to improve resistance to environmental stress in fruit crops: The importance of understanding physiology. Acta Horticulturae. 738:145-156.

SUBTRACTIVE/SUPPRESSIVE HYBRIDIZATION ANALYSIS OF GENES REGULATED BY LOW TEMPERATURE AND SHORT PHOTOPERIOD IN PEACH BARK - (Abstract Only)

Bassett, C.L., Wisniewski, M.E., Artlip, T.S., Norelli, J.L., Renault, J., Farrell, Jr., R.E. 2006. Subtractive/suppressive hybridization analysis of genes regulated by low temperature and short photoperiod in peach bark. International Meeting on Plant and Microbe Adaptations to Cold. p. 45.