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The quest to identify disease resistance in the USDA-ARS Juglans germplasm collection     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kluepfel, D.A., Aradhya, M.K., Browne, G.T., Mckenry, M.V., Leslie, C.A., Mcclean, A.E., Moersfelder, J.W., Velasco, D.M., Baumgartner, K. 2012. The quest to identify disease resistance in the USDA-ARS Juglans germplasm collection. Acta Horticulturae. 948:105-111.

Phenotypic diversification is associated with host-induced transposon derepression in the Sudden Oak Death pathogen Phytophthora ramorum     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kasuga, T., Kozanitas, M., Bui, M.Q., Huberli, D., Rizzo, D., Garbelotto, M. 2012. Phenotypic diversification is associated with host-induced transposon derepression in the Sudden Oak Death pathogen Phytophthora ramorum. PLoS One. 7:e34728.

Novel primers for detection of genetically diverse virulent Agrobacterium tumefaciens bv1 strains     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yakabe, L.E., Maccree, M.M., Sudarshana, P., Mcclean, A.E., Parker, S.R., Wechter, W.P., Presting, G., Kluepfel, D.A. 2012. Novel primers for detection of genetically diverse virulent Agrobacterium tumefaciens bv1 strains. Journal of General Plant Pathology. DOI: 10.1007/s10327-012-0364-z.

A novel biochemical platform for fuels and chemicals production from cellulosic biomass     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ziliang, F., Weihua, W., Hildebrand, A., Kasuga, T., Zhang, R., Xiaochao, X. 2012. A novel biochemical platform for fuels and chemicals production from cellulosic biomass. PLoS One. 7(2).

Detection of Grapevine Leafroll-associated virus 7 using real-time qRT-PCR and conventional RT-PCR     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Al Rwahnih, M., Osman, F., Sudarshana, M.R., Uyemoto, J.K., Minafra, A., Martelli, G., Rowhani, A. 2012. Detection of Grapevine Leafroll-associated virus 7 using real-time qRT-PCR and conventional RT-PCR. Journal of Virological Methods. 179:383-9.

Grapevine necrotic union, A newly recognized disease of unknown etiology in grapevines grafted on 110 Richter rootstock in California     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Al Rwahnih, M., Rowhani, A., Smith, R.J., Uyemoto, J.K., Sudarshana, M.R. 2012. Grapevine necrotic union, A newly recognized disease of unknown etiology in grapevines grafted on 110 Richter rootstock in California. Journal of Plant Pathology. 94(1), 149-156.

Array CGH Phylogeny: How accurate are Comparative Genomic Hybridization-based trees?     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Luz, G., Kasuga, T., Glass, N., Taylor, J. 2011. Array CGH Phylogeny: How accurate are Comparative Genomic Hybridization-based trees?. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 12:487.

Resistance to phytophthora and graft compatibility with persian walnut among seedlings of chinese wingnut from different sources     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Browne, G.T., Grant, J.A., Schmidt, L.S., Leslie, C.A., Mcgranahan, G.H. 2011. Resistance to phytophthora and graft compatibility with persian walnut among seedlings of chinese wingnut from different sources. HortScience. 46:371-376.

Array Comparative Genomic Hybridizations: Assessing the ability to recapture evolutionary relationships using an in silico approach     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Luz, G., Lee, C., Kasuga, T., Taylor, J. 2011. Array Comparative Genomic Hybridizations: Assessing the ability to recapture evolutionary relationships using an in silico approach. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 12:456.

Detection of Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 7 using real-time PCR and conventional RT-PCR     - (Abstract Only)

Al Rwahnih, M., Osman, F., Sudarshana, M.R., Uyemoto, J.K., Rowhani, A. 2011. Detection of Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 7 using real-time PCR and conventional RT-PCR. Phytopathology. 101:S4.

Molecular screening of walnut backcross populations for a DNA marker linked to cherry leafroll virus resistance     - (Abstract Only)

Lynn, N., Leslie, C., Gonzalez, A., Sudarshana, M.R. 2011. Molecular screening of walnut backcross populations for a DNA marker linked to cherry leafroll virus resistance. Phytopathology. 101:S111.

A quantitative PCR assay for the detection of phytoplasmas causing almond brownline, peach yellow leafroll, and pear decline diseases in California     - (Abstract Only)

Sudarshana, M.R., Gonzalez, A., Dave, A.M., Uyemoto, J.K. 2011. A quantitative PCR assay for the detection of phytoplasmas causing almond brownline, peach yellow leafroll, and pear decline diseases in California. Phytopathology. 101:S172.

Evaluation of automated cell disruptor methods for oomycetous and ascomycetous model organisms     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kasuga, T., Bui, M.Q. 2011. Evaluation of automated cell disruptor methods for oomycetous and ascomycetous model organisms. Fungal Genetics Reports. 58:4-13.

Characterization of Cylindrocarpon populations associated with replant disease of almond and peach     - (Abstract Only)

Schmidt, L.S., Bhat, R.G., Browne, G.T. 2011. Characterization of Cylindrocarpon populations associated with replant disease of almond and peach. Phytopathology. 101:S160.

Quantification of Cylindrocarpon in roots of almond and peach trees from orchards affected by Prunus replant disease     - (Abstract Only)

Bhat, R.G., Schmidt, L.S., Browne, G.T. 2011. Quantification of Cylindrocarpon in roots of almond and peach trees from orchards affected by Prunus replant disease. Phytopathology. 101:S15.

Evaluations and modifications of semi-selective media for improved isolation of Agrobacterium tumefaciens biovar 1 from cultivated walnut     - (Abstract Only)

Yakabe, L.E., Parker, S.R., Kluepfel, D.A. 2011. Evaluations and modifications of semi-selective media for improved isolation of Agrobacterium tumefaciens biovar 1 from cultivated walnut. Phytopathology. 101:S196.

Evaluation of wild walnut Juglans spp. for resistance to crown gall disease     - (Abstract Only)

Kluepfel, D.A., Aradhya, M.K., Moersfelder, J.W., Mcclean, A.E., Hackett, W.P., Dull, A.J. 2011. Evaluation of wild walnut Juglans spp. for resistance to crown gall disease. Phytopathology. 101:S92.

Almond Brownline Disease - (Trade Journal)

Sudarshana, M.R. 2011. Almond Brownline Disease. Trade Journal Publication. 17:26-35.

FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON WILD RELATIVES OF SUBTROPICAL AND TEMPERATE FRUIT AND NUT CROPS     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koehmstedt, A., Velasco, D., Aradhya, M.K., Kluepfel, D.A. 2011. FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON WILD RELATIVES OF SUBTROPICAL AND TEMPERATE FRUIT AND NUT CROPS. Symposium Proceedings. 51:38-39.

Biological, molecular, and serological studies of a novel strain of grapevine leafroll associated virus 2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alkowni, R., Zhang, Y., Rowhani, A., Uyemoto, J.K., Minafra, A. 2011. Biological, molecular, and serological studies of a novel strain of grapevine leafroll associated virus 2. Virus Genes. DOI 10.1007/s11262-011-0607-7.

Evaluation of phosphonate treatments for control of phytophthora crown rot of walnut     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Browne, G.T., Schmidt, L.S., Prichard, T.J., Krueger, W.H. 2011. Evaluation of phosphonate treatments for control of phytophthora crown rot of walnut. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2011-0601-01-RS.

Fate of Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 in field-inoculated lettuce.     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moyne, A., Sudarshana, M.R., Blessington, T., Koike, S.T., Cahn, M.D., Harris, L.J. 2011. Fate of Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 in field-inoculated lettuce. Food Microbiology. doi:10.1016/j.fm.2011.02.001.

Clonal Propagation of walnut rootstock genotypes for genetic improvement 2010     - (Proceedings)

Hackett, W., Leslie, C., Grant, J., Lampinen, B., Mcgranahan, G., Anderson, K., Beede, B., Buchner, R., Caprile, J., Debuse, C., Hasey, J., Manterola, N., Robinson, R., Kluepfel, D.A., Browne, G.T., Mckenry, M. 2011. Clonal Propagation of walnut rootstock genotypes for genetic improvement 2010. Walnut Research Conference. 2010:65-82.

Evaluation of wild Juglans species for crown gall resistance     - (Proceedings)

Kluepfel, D.A., Aradhya, M.K., Moersfelder, J.W., Mcclean, A.E., Maccree, M.M., Hackett, W. 2011. Evaluation of wild Juglans species for crown gall resistance. Walnut Research Conference. 2010:239-252.

Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Gene Expression during Asexual Development of Neurospora crassa     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenwald, C.J., Kasuga, T., Glass, N., Shaw, B.D., Ebbole, D.J., Wilkinson, H.H. 2010. Temporal and Spatial Regulation of Gene Expression during Asexual Development of Neurospora crassa. Genetics. 186: 1217-1230.

Evaluation of non-fumigant alternatives to methyl bromide for weed control and crop yield in California strawberries (Fragaria ananassa L.)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Samtani, J.B., Ajwa, H.A., Weber, J.B., Browne, G.T., Klose, S., Hunzie, J., Fennimore, S.A. 2011. Evaluation of non-fumigant alternatives to methyl bromide for weed control and crop yield in California strawberries (Fragaria ananassa L.). Crop Protection. 30:45-51.

Expression of Cellobiose Dehydrogenase from Neurospora crassa in Pichia pastoris and its purification and characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(10-Aug-10)

CHRONIC DISSEMINATED HISTOPLASMOSIS WITH PROLONGED LATENCY     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Addidle, M., Pynn, J., Skellern, P., Kasuga, T., Grimwade, K. 2010. CHRONIC DISSEMINATED HISTOPLASMOSIS WITH PROLONGED LATENCY. Journal of Internal Medicine. 61:272-274.

Evaluation of wild juglans species for crown gall resistance     - (Research Technical Update)

Kluepfel, D.A., Aradhya, M.K., Maccree, M., Moersfelder, J.W., Mcclean, A.E., Hackett, W. 2011. Evaluation of wild juglans species for crown gall resistance. Walnut Research Conference. pp. 239-242.

Etiology and management of crown and root rots of walnut     - (Research Technical Update)

Browne, G.T., Schmidt, L.S., Bhat, R., Leslie, C., Hackett, W., Beede, R., Hasey, J. 2011. Etiology and management of crown and root rots of walnut. Walnut Research Conference. pp.225-236.

Characterization of R genes involved in resistance to Cherry leaf roll virus in paradox hybrids     - (Research Technical Update)

Sudarshana, M.R., Mahmood, N., Rowhani, A. 2011. Characterization of R genes involved in resistance to Cherry leaf roll virus in paradox hybrids. Walnut Research Conference. pp. 245-251.

Evaluation of blackline resistant (hypersensitive) cultivars     - (Research Technical Update)

Caprile, J., Mcgranahan, G., Leslie, C., Sudarshana, M.R. 2011. Evaluation of blackline resistant (hypersensitive) cultivars. Walnut Research Conference. pp. 41-46.

Effect of pre-plant soil fumigants on Agrobacterium tumefaciens, pythiaceous species, and subsequent soil recolonization by A. tumefaciens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yakabe, L., Parker, S., Kluepfel, D.A. 2010. Effect of pre-plant soil fumigants on Agrobacterium tumefaciens, pythiaceous species, and subsequent soil recolonization by A. tumefaciens. Crop Protection. 29:583-590.

CROWN GALL INCIDENCE: SEEDLING PARADOX WALNUT ROOTSTOCK VERSUS OWN-ROOTED ENGLISH WALNUT TREES     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hasey, J., Lampinen, B., Anderson, K., Grant, J., Caprile, J., Beede, R., Kluepfel, D.A. 2010. CROWN GALL INCIDENCE: SEEDLING PARADOX WALNUT ROOTSTOCK VERSUS OWN-ROOTED ENGLISH WALNUT TREES. Acta Horticulturae. 861:453-455.

DETECTION AND IMPLICATIONS OF EARLY AGROBACTERIUM TUMEFACIENS INFECTION OF PARADOX SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kluepfel, D.A., Yakabe, L., Parker, S., Mcclean, A.E., Maccree, M.M. 2010. DETECTION AND IMPLICATIONS OF EARLY AGROBACTERIUM TUMEFACIENS INFECTION OF PARADOX SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS. Acta Horticulturae. 861:497-500.

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED VIRUS-RESISTANT PLANTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reddy, D., Sudarshana, M.R., Fuchs, M., Rao, C.N., Thottappilly, G. 2010. GENETICALLY ENGINEERED VIRUS-RESISTANT PLANTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. Advances in Virus Research. 75:185-220.

Clonal Propagation of Walnut Rootstock Genotypes for Genetic Improvement 2009 - (Proceedings)

Hackett, W., Leslie, C., Mcgranahan, G., Kluepfel, D.A., Lampinen, B., Anderson, K., Beede, B., Buchner, R., Debuse, C., Grant, J., Hasey, J., Caprile, J., Manterola, N. 2010. Clonal Propagation of Walnut Rootstock Genotypes for Genetic Improvement 2009. Walnut Research Conference. pp 71-86.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYLOGENETIC DISTRIBUTION AND GENOMIC FEATURES IN NEUROSPORA CRASSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kasuga, T., Mannhaupt, G., Glass, N.L. 2009. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYLOGENETIC DISTRIBUTION AND GENOMIC FEATURES IN NEUROSPORA CRASSA. PLoS One. 10.1371/journal.pone.0005286

TRANSCRIPTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE REPONSE OF NEUROSPORA CRASSA TO PHYTOSHINGOSINE REVEALS LINKS TO MITOCHRONDRIAL FUNCTION     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Videira, A., Kasuga, T., Tian, C., Lemos, C., Castro, A., Glass, N. 2009. TRANSCRIPTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE REPONSE OF NEUROSPORA CRASSA TO PHYTOSHINGOSINE REVEALS LINKS TO MITOCHRONDRIAL FUNCTION. Microbiology. 155: 3134-3141.

VINEYARD FLOOR MANAGEMENT HAS MINIMAL EFFECTS ON MYCORRHIZAE - (Abstract Only)

Baumgartner, K., Fujiyoshi, P.T., Smith, R.F., Bettiga, L. 2009. VINEYARD FLOOR MANAGEMENT HAS MINIMAL EFFECTS ON MYCORRHIZAE. International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis.

LETTUCE INFECTIOUS YELLOWS VIRUS-ENCODED P26 INDUCES PLASMALEMMA DEPOSIT CYTOPATHOLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(17-Mar-09)

Design, development and evaluation of a tree planting-site-specific fumigant applicator     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Upadhyaya, S.S., Udompetaikul, V., Shafii, M.S., Browne, G.T. 2009. Design, development and evaluation of a tree planting-site-specific fumigant applicator. Acta Horticulturae. 824:281-288.

WEED COMMUNITY COMPOSITION IN TREE FRUIT NURSERIES TREATED WITH METHYL BROMIDE AND ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANTS     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shrestha, A., Browne, G.T., Lampinen, B.D., Schneider, S.M., Trout, T.J. 2009. WEED COMMUNITY COMPOSITION IN TREE FRUIT NURSERIES TREATED WITH METHYL BROMIDE AND ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANTS. International Journal of Fruit Science. 9(1):78-91.

GENETIC LOCI INVOLVED IN RUBRIFACINE PRODUCTION IN THE WALNUT PATHOGEN BRENNARIA RUBRIFACIENS     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcclean, A.E., Kluepfel, D.A. 2009. GENETIC LOCI INVOLVED IN RUBRIFACINE PRODUCTION IN THE WALNUT PATHOGEN BRENNARIA RUBRIFACIENS. Phytopathology. 99:145-151.

DISSECTING COLONY DEVELOPMENT OF NEUROSPORA CRASSA USING mRNA PROFILING AND COMPARTATIVE GENOMICS APPROACHES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kasuga, T., Glass, N.L. 2008. DISSECTING COLONY DEVELOPMENT OF NEUROSPORA CRASSA USING mRNA PROFILING AND COMPARTATIVE GENOMICS APPROACHES. Eukaryotic Cell. Vol. 7, No. 9, pp1549-1564.

PSEUDOMONAS GENE EXPRESSION DURING GROWTH IN THE RHIZOSPHERE - (Abstract Only)

Gonzalez, E.T., Wechter, W.P., Kluepfel, D.A. 2008. Pseudomonas gene expression during growth in the rhizosphere. Phytopathology. 98 (6 supplements):S191

Involvement of sensor kinase gene (skrp 1122) for biocontrol activity by Pseudomonas synxantha BG33R - (Abstract Only)

Fang, G.C., Waldrop, V., Wechter, W.P., Kluepfel, D.A. 2008. Involvement of sensor kinase gene (skrp 1122) for biocontrol activity by Pseudomonas synxantha BG33R. Phytopathology. 98 (6 supplements):S52. . American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.

ENHANCED DETECTION AND ISOLATION OF THE WALNUT PATHOGEN BRENNARIA RUBRIFACIENS: CAUSAL AGENT OF DEEP BARK CANKER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcclean, A.E., Sudarshana, P., Kluepfel, D.A. 2008. Enhanced detection and isolation of the walnut pathogen brennaria rubrifaciens: causal agent of deep bark canker. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 10.1007/s 10658-008-9308

COMPONENTS OF GENETIC VARIATION FOR RESISTANCE OF STRAWBERRY TO PHYTOPHTHORA CACTORUM ESTIMATED USING SEGREGATING SEEDLING POPULATIONS AND THEIR PARENT GENOTYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shaw, D.V., Hansen, J., Browne, G.T., Shaw, S.M. 2008. Components of genetic variation for resistance of strawberry to phytophthora cactorum estimated using segregating seedling populations and their parent genotypes. Plant Pathology. 57:210-215.

Evaluaton of Wild Juglans Species for Crown Gall Resistance - (Proceedings)

Stover, E.W., Maccree, M.M., Aradhya, M.K., Mcclean, A.E., Kluepfel, D.A. 2008. Evaluaton of Wild Juglans Species for Crown Gall Resistance. Walnut Research Conference.

Biology of Brenneria Rubrifaciens: Screening for genes involved in pathogenesis - (Proceedings)

Mcclean, A.E., Kluepfel, D.A. 2008. Biology of Brenneria Rubrifaciens: Screening for genes involved in pathogenesis . Walnut Research Conference.

Assessing the Genetic Diversity of Agrobacterium Tumefaciens in CA Walnut Growing Regions and Resistance to the Biocontrol Agent, A. Rhizogenes K84 - (Proceedings)

Gonzalez, E.T., Maccree, M.M., Zaid, M., Kluepfel, D.A. 2008. Assessing the Genetic Diversity of Agrobacterium Tumefaciens in CA Walnut Growing Regions and Resistance to the Biocontrol Agent, A. Rhizogenes K84. Walnut Research Conference.

GENETIC DIVERSITY IN POPULATIONS OF PHYTOPHTHORA CITRICOLA ASSOCIATED WITH HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bhat, R.G., Browne, G.T. 2007. Genetic diversity in populations of phytophthora citricola associated with horticultural crops in california. Plant Disease. 91:1556-1563

Biology and Molecular Characterization of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus, an Emergent Cucurbit-Infecting Begomovirus in the Imperial Valley of California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hagen, C., Rojas, M.R., Sudarshana, M.R., Xoconostle-Cazares, B., Natwick, E.T., Turini, T.A., Gilbertson, R.L. 2008. Biology and Molecular Characterization of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus, an Emergent Cucurbit-Infecting Begomovirus in the Imperial Valley of California. Plant Disease. 95:5, pp.781-793.

PATHOGENIC PHYTOPHTHORA SPECIES IN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY IRRIGATION WATER SOURCES - (Abstract Only)

(01-Aug-07)

DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED PCR-BASED TECHNIQUE FOR DETECTION OF PHYTOPHTHORA CACTORUM IN STRAWBERRY PLANTS - (Abstract Only)

(01-Aug-07)

SELECTION OF RESISTANCE TO PHYTOPHTHORA CITRICOLA AMONG DIVERSE CLONES OF HYBRID WALNUT ROOTSTOCKS - (Abstract Only)

(01-Aug-07)

EFFECT OF SOLARIZATION ON SURVIVAL OF COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM AND PHYTHOPHTHORA CACTORUM, CAUSAL AGENTS OF CROWN ROTS OF STRAWBERRY IN CALIFORNIA - (Abstract Only)

(01-Aug-07)

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND DETECTION OF PLUM BARK NECROSIS STEM PITTING-ASSOCIATED VIRUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Al Rwahnih, M., Uyemoto, J.K., Falk, B.W., Rowhani, A. 2007. Molecular characterization and detection of plum bark necrosis stem pitting-associated virus. Archives of Virology.