Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

The first genetic map of the american cranberry: exploration of synteny conservation and quantitative trait loci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Georgi, L., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Honig, J., Das, S.P., Rajah, V.D., Bhattacharya, D., Bassil, N.V., Rowland, L.J., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N. 2013. The first genetic map of the american cranberry: exploration of synteny conservation and quantitative trait loci. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126:673-692.

Self-fertility evaluations of northern-adapted rabbiteye blueberry hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Kramer, M.H. 2012. Self-fertility evaluations of northern-adapted rabbiteye blueberry hybrids. HortScience. 47:1837-1842.

Fungal mitochondrial DNases:Effectors with the potential to activate plant defenses in nonhost resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hadwiger, L.A., Polashock, J.J. 2013. Fungal mitochondrial DNases:Effectors with the potential to activate plant defenses in nonhost resistance. Phytopathology. 103:81-90.

Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay. Euphytica. 186:539-555.

Endophytic and pathogenic fungi of developing cranberry ovaries from flower to mature fruit: diversity and succession - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tadych, M., Bergen, M., Cicalese, J., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., White, J.F. 2012. Endophytic and pathogenic fungi of developing cranberry ovaries from flower to mature fruit: diversity and succession. Fungal Diversity. 54:101-116.

Vaccinium Species of Section Hemimyrtillus: Their value to cultivated blueberry and approaches to utilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Ballington, J. 2012. Vaccinium Species of Section Hemimyrtillus: Their value to cultivated blueberry and approaches to utilization. Botany. 90:347-353.

Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, List 46: Strawberry - (Other)

Lewers, K.S. 2012. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, List 46: Strawberry. HortScience. 47(5)536-562.

Cold-hardiness, acclimation, and deacclimation among diverse blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Cold-hardiness, acclimation, and deacclimation among diverse blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) genotypes. HortScience. 137:31-37.

Antioxidant capacity and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity in peel and flesh of blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Camp, M.J., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2011. Antioxidant capacity and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity in peel and flesh of blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) Cultivars. Food Chemistry. 132:1759-1768.

Flavonoid constituents and their contribution to antioxidant activity in cultivars and hybrids of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, H., Camp, M.J., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2011. Flavonoid constituents and their contribution to antioxidant activity in cultivars and hybrids of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade). Food Chemistry. 132:855-864.

Summer Sunset: A new ornamental blueberry variety - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nesmith, D.S., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2011. Summer Sunset: A new ornamental blueberry variety. HortScience. 46:1560-1561.

Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:126-138.

Antioxidant capacities vary substantially among cultivars of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, H., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2011. Antioxidant capacities vary substantially among cultivars of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade). International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 46:2482-2490.

Cranberry microsatellite marker development from assembled next-generation genomic sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Georgi, L., Herai, R.H., Vidal, R., Carazzolle, M.F., Pareira, G.G., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N. 2011. Cranberry microsatellite marker development from assembled next-generation genomic sequence. Molecular Breeding. 30:227-237.

Nursery stock is a potential source of Blueberry Scorch Virus in new plantings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oudemans, P., Hillman, B., Linder-Basso, D., Polashock, J.J. 2011. Nursery stock is a potential source of Blueberry Scorch Virus in new plantings. Crop Protection. 30:871-875.

Variation in antioxidant enzyme activities and nonenzyme components among cultivars of rabbiteye blueberries (Vaccinium ashei Reade) and V. ashei derivatives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, H., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2011. Variation in antioxidant enzyme activities and nonenzyme components among cultivars of rabbiteye blueberries (Vaccinium ashei Reade) and V. ashei derivatives. Food Chemistry. 120:13-20.

Ranking cultivated blueberry for Mummy Berry Blight and Fruit Infection Incidence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Polashock, J.J., Stretch, A., Kramer, M.H. 2010. Ranking cultivated blueberry for Mummy Berry Blight and Fruit Infection Incidence. HortScience. 45:1205-1210.

Seed set, berry weight, and yield interactions in highbush blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) ‘Bluecrop’ and ‘Duke’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Martin Jr, R.B. 2010. Seed set, berry weight, and yield interactions in highbush blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) ‘Bluecrop’ and ‘Duke’. Journal of American Pomological Society. 64:161-170.

Correlation of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes to oxygen radical scavenging activities in berries - (Book / Chapter)

Wang, S.Y. 2011. Correlation of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes to oxygen radical scavenging activities in berries. In: Stoner, G.D. Seeram, N.P., editors. Berries and Cancer Prevention. New York, NY: SpringerLink. p.79-97.

Preliminary analysis of genetic diversity in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) across its native range - (Abstract Only)

Beers, L., Drummond, F.A., Rowland, L.J. 2010. Preliminary analysis of genetic diversity in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) across its native range. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p.55.

Evaluation of blackberry cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Wang, S.Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2010. Evaluation of blackberry cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates. Crop Science. 50(6):2475-2491.

Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on antioxidant enzyme activities, flavonoids and fruit quality of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L., cv. Duke) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, C. 2010. Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on antioxidant enzyme activities, flavonoids and fruit quality of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L., cv. Duke). Food Chemistry. 122:1153-1158.

Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 45: Strawberry - (Review Article)

Lewers, K.S. 2010. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 45: Strawberry. HortScience. 45(5):748-752.

"Blue Suede"TM: A southern highbush blueberry for the home gardener - (Germplasm Registration)

Nesmith, S.D., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2010. "Blue Suede"TM: A southern highbush blueberry for the home gardener. HortScience. 45:302-303.

Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on antioxidants and fruit decay of blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, C., Yin, J. 2010. Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on antioxidants and fruit decay of blueberries. Food Chemistry. 120:199-204.

Mummy Berry Fruit Rot and Shoot Blight Incidence in Blueberry: Prediction, Ranking, and Stability in a Long-term Study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Polashock, J.J., Stretch, A.W., Kramer, M.H. 2010. Mummy Berry Fruit Rot and Shoot Blight Incidence in Blueberry: Prediction, Ranking, and Stability in a Long-term Study. HortScience. 45:92-97.

Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Millner, P.D. 2009. Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:9651-9657.

Maximizing Antioxidants in Fruits - (Proceedings)

(12-Apr-09)

Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries - (Abstract Only)

Wang, S.Y., Millner, P.D. 2009. Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries. Meeting Abstract. p. 1124.

Fairy ring disease of cranberry: new developments and characterization of the causal agent - (Abstract Only)

(20-Mar-09)

Dissemination of Blueberry Scorch Virus Via Vegetatively Propagated Nursery Stock - (Abstract Only)

(20-Mar-09)

Maximizing Antioxidants in Fruits - (Abstract Only)

Wang, S.Y. 2009. Maximizing Antioxidants in Fruits. Meeting Abstract. p. 11.

Heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Black, B., Frisby, J., Lewers, K.S., Takeda, F., Finn, C.E. 2008. Heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus. HortScience. 43(7):2000-2004.