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

Potential use of apple crop wild relatives in breeding programs - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M. 2013. Potential use of apple crop wild relatives in breeding programs. Meeting Abstract. Plant and Animal Genome XXI, San Diego CA, Jan 12-16, 2013.

Effects of temperature and desiccation on ex situ conservation of nongreen fern spores     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ballesteros, D., Estrelles, E., Walters, C.T., Ibars, A. 2012. Effects of temperature and desiccation on ex situ conservation of nongreen fern spores. American Journal of Botany. 99(4): 721-729.

Preservation of recalcitrant seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Walters, C.T., Berjak, P., Pammenter, N., Kennedy, K., Raven, P. 2013. Preservation of recalcitrant seeds. Science. 339:915-916.

The ASHS outstanding fruit cultivar award: a 25 year retrospective - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Olmstead, J.W., Finn, C.E., Janick, J. 2013. The ASHS outstanding fruit cultivar award: a 25 year retrospective. HortScience. 48(1):4-12.

Genetic diversity of wild European and Mediterranean pear species - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Henk, A.D., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2012. Genetic diversity of wild European and Mediterranean pear species (abstract). 6th Rosaceous Genomics Conference (RGC6). September 30 - October 4, 2012, Trento, Italy. p. 130-131.

The USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System Malus collection: diversity of cultivars and wild species - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Gross, B.L., Fazio, G., Chao, C.T. 2012. The USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System Malus collection: diversity of cultivars and wild species (abstract). 6th Rosaceous Genomics Conference (RGC6), September 30 - October 4, 2012, Trento, Italy. p.131.

Cryopreservation of citrus for long-term conservation - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Bonnart, R.M., Shepherd, A., Krueger, R., Lee, R.F. 2012. Cryopreservation of citrus for long-term conservation. XII International Citrus Congress, November 18 - 23, 2012, Valencia , Spain. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. S01O02.

Total phenolic levels in diverse garlics (Allium sativum L.) - (Trade Journal)

Volk, G.M., Caspersen, A.M., Stern, D. 2012. Total phenolic levels in diverse garlics (Allium sativum L.). Garlic Press. 51: 10-10.

Genetic variation and distribution of Pacific crabapple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Routson, K.J., Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Smith, S.E., Nabhan, G.P., De Echeverria, V.W. 2012. Genetic variation and distribution of Pacific crabapple. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 137(5):325-332.

Identification of “duplicate” accessions within the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System malus collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gross, B.L., Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Forsline, P.L., Fazio, G., Chao, C.T. 2012. Identification of “duplicate” accessions within the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System malus collection. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 137(5):333-342.

Use of cryotherapy to eradicate pathogens from horticultural crops - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M. 2012. Use of cryotherapy to eradicate pathogens from horticultural crops. Meeting Abstract. Available: http://ashs.org/abstracts/m/abstracts12/ abstract_id_12207.html.

Conservation of US citrus collections using cryopreservation - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Bonnart, R.M., Krueger, R., Lee, R.F. 2012. Conservation of US citrus collections using cryopreservation. Meeting Abstract. Available: http://ashs.org/abstracts/m/abstracts12/abstract_id_10287.html.

Identification of interspecific hybrids among domesticated apple and its wild relatives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gross, B.L., Henk, A.D., Forsline, P.L., Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M. 2012. Identification of interspecific hybrids among domesticated apple and its wild relatives. Tree Genetics and Genomes. (2012)8:1223-1235. Available: DOI 10.1007/s11295-012-0509-4.

Uniform standards for genome databases in forest and fruit trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wegrzyn, J.L., Main, D., Figueroa, B., Choi, M., Neale, D.B., Jung, S., Stanton, M., Zheng, P., Ficklin, S., Cho, I., Peace, C., Evans, K., Volk, G.M., Oraguzie, N., Chen, C., Gmitter, F.G., Abbott, A.G. 2012. Uniform standards for genome databases in forest and fruit trees. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 8:549-557.

Interspecific hybridization among domesticated apple and its wild relatives - (Abstract Only)

Gross, B.L., Henk, A.D., Forsline, P.L., Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M. 2012. Interspecific hybridization among domesticated apple and its wild relatives. Meeting Abstract. Available: https://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper3193.html.

An analysis of embryo development in palm: interactions between dry matter accumulation and water relations in Pritchardia remota (Arecaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perez, H.E., Hill, L.M., Walters, C.T. 2012. An analysis of embryo development in palm: interactions between dry matter accumulation and water relations in Pritchardia remota (Arecaceae). Seed Science Research. 22:97-111.

Desiccation tolerance during different desiccation strategies in A. angustifolia embryos - (Abstract Only)

(29-Nov-11)

Probing the biology of dry biological systems to address the basis of seed longevity - (Abstract Only)

(20-Nov-11)

Characterization of molecular mobility within the glassy matrix of dried seeds: implications for storage and conservation - (Abstract Only)

(20-Nov-11)

Some thoughts about the desiccation tolerance continuum and the basis for “intermediate” seed physiologies - (Abstract Only)

(20-Nov-11)

Genetic diversity and biogeographic determinants of population structure in Araucaria angustifolia Bert. O Ktze. - (Abstract Only)

(18-Nov-11)

Seed coat darkening in Cowpea bean - (Abstract Only)

(04-Nov-11)

Citrus conservation at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation - (Trade Journal)

Volk, G.M. 2012. Citrus conservation at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation. Citrograph. 2(7):42-43.

Physiological effects of seed coat darkening in Cowpea bean (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp): aging and water uptake - (Abstract Only)

De Oliveira, J.L., Alves, A.A., Walters, C.T. 2011. Physiological effects of seed coat darkening in Cowpea bean (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp): aging and water uptake. Meeting Abstract. Crop Science Society of America, San Antonio, TX. October 16-19, 2011.

Geographic patterns of genetic variation and population structure in Pinus aristata, Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(12-Oct-11)

Cryopreservation of Citrus shoot tips using micrografting for recovery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Bonnart, R.M., Krueger, R., Lee, R.F. 2012. Cryopreservation of Citrus shoot tips using micrografting for recovery. CryoLetters. 33(6): 418-426.

Population structure and conservation of wild Pyrus communis     - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Cruz, V.V., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2011. Population structure and conservation of wild Pyrus communis [meeting abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, September 25-28, 2011, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Available: http://ashs.confex com/ashs/2011/ webprogram/Paper7477.html.

Limits of desiccation tolerance in developing embryos of Pritchardia remota (Arecaceae): the orthodox-recalcitrant seed paradigm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(01-Sep-11)

Homoploid hybrid expectations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(15-Aug-11)

Cryopreservation of embryogenic cell lines of Araucaria angustifolia (Bert.) O. Kuntze - (Abstract Only)

(24-Jul-11)

Application of functional genomics to plant cryopreservation - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D., Gross, B.L. 2011. Application of functional genomics to plant cryopreservation [meeting abstract]. In: Proceedings of Cryo 2011: 48th Annual Meeting of the Society for Cyrobiology. July 24-27, 2011, Corvallis, Oregon. p. 63.

Chapter 25: Collecting pollen for genetic resources conservation - (Book / Chapter)

Volk, G.M. 2011. Chapter 25: Collecting pollen for genetic resources conservation. In: Guarino, L., Ramanatha Rao, V., Goldberg, E., editors. Collecting Plant Genetic Diversity: Technical Guidelines. 2011 Update. Rome, Italy: Bioversity International. Available: http://cropgenebank.sgrp.cgiar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=654

Detailed characterization of mechanical properties and molecular mobility within dry seed glasses: relevance to the physiology of dry biological systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ballesteros, D., Walters, C.T. 2011. Detailed characterization of mechanical properties and molecular mobility within dry seed glasses: relevance to the physiology of dry biological systems. Plant Journal. 68(4): 607-619.

Effects of after-ripening and storage regimes on seed germination behavior of seven species of Physaria germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(28-Jun-11)

Dynamics of reproductive growth of Lesquerella (Physaria fendleri) over different planting dates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dierig, D.A., Wang, G., Crafts-Brandner, S.J. 2012. Dynamics of reproductive growth of Lesquerella (Physaria fendleri) over different planting dates. Industrial Crops and Products. 35:146-153.

Integration of georeferencing, habitat, sampling, and genetic data for documentation of wild plant genetic resources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M. 2011. Integration of georeferencing, habitat, sampling, and genetic data for documentation of wild plant genetic resources. HortScience. 46(11): 1446-1449.

From forest to field: Perennial fruit crop domestication - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, A., Gross, B.L. 2011. From forest to field: Perennial fruit crop domestication. American Journal of Botany. 98:1389-1414.

Strategies for improved fruit crop cyropreservation - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M. 2011. Strategies for improved fruit crop cyropreservation [meeting abstract]. In: Proceedings of The First International Symposium on Cyropreservation of Horticultural Crops in China, June 28-30, 2011, Yangling, Shaanxi, China. p 43.

The ex situ conservation strategy for endangered plant species: small samples, storage and lessons from seed collected from US national parks - (Abstract Only)

Walters, C.T., Kennedy, K., Brian, N., Strong, A., Hill, L.M., Luhman, R., Mehrhoff, L., Dratch, P., Raven, P. 2011. The ex situ conservation strategy for endangered plant species: small samples, storage and lessons from seed collected from US national parks. Meeting Abstract. International Society for Seed Science , Bahia, Brazil April 10-15, 2011. pp.100.

Water properties in seeds from wild species native to Spain - (Abstract Only)

González-Benito, M.S., Walters, C.T. 2011. Water properties in seeds from wild species native to Spain. Meeting Abstract. International Society for Seed Science, Bahia Brazil, April 10-15-2011. pp. 280.

"Intermediate" seed storage physiology: populus as a natural model system - (Abstract Only)

Walters, C.T., Hill, L.M., Volk, G.M., Haiby, K. 2011. "Intermediate" seed storage physiology: populus as a natural model system. Meeting Abstract. International Society for Seed Science, Bahia, Brazil Apr 10-15, 2011. pp. 280.

Characterization of molecular mobility within the glassy matrix of dry seeds using mechanical properties: pea cotyledon as a test study - (Abstract Only)

Ballesteros, D., Walters, C.T. 2011. Characterization of molecular mobility within the glassy matrix of dry seeds using mechanical properties: pea cotyledon as a test study. Meeting Abstract. International society for Seed Science, Bahia, Brazil, April 10-15, 2011. pp. 279.

Comparisons of seed longevity under simulated aging and genebank storage conditions using brassicaceae seeds - (Abstract Only)

Walters, C.T., Hill, L.M., Koster, K.L., Bender, J. 2011. Comparisons of seed longevity under simulated aging and genebank storage conditions using brassicaceae seeds. Meeting Abstract. International Society for Seed Science, Bahia, Brazil, April 10-15, 2011. pp 279.

Changes within lipid fractions offer a new way to non-invasively monitor seed viability during storage - (Abstract Only)

Crane, J., Walters, C.T. 2011. Changes within lipid fractions offer a new way to non-invasively monitor seed viability during storage. Meeting Abstract. International Society for Seed Science, Bahia Brazil, April 10-15, 2011. pp. 278.

Horticultural value of wild genetic resources: introduction to the workshop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M. 2011. Horticultural value of wild genetic resources: introduction to the workshop. HortScience. 46(11): 1436-1437.

Genetic variation in historical and modern apple cultivars compared to wild relatives - (Abstract Only)

Gross, B.L., Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Forsline, P.L. 2011. Genetic variation in historical and modern apple cultivars compared to wild relatives [meeting abstract]. In: Proceedings of the International Pland and Animal Genome XIX Conference, January 15-19, 2011, San Diego, California. p. 150.

Lesquerella: New crop development and commercialization in the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dierig, D.A., Wang, G., Mccloskey, W.B., Thorp, K.R., Isbell, T., Ray, D.T., Foster, M.A. 2011. Lesquerella: New crop development and commercialization in the U.S. Industrial Crops and Products. 34:1381-1385.

Global scenario on crop biotechnology: Communication setting - (Book / Chapter)

Cruz, Von Mark. V. and R.A. Hautea. 2011. Global scenario on crop biotechnology: Communication setting. pp. 1-25. In M.J. Navarro and R.A. Hautea (eds.) Communication challenges and convergence in crop biodiversity. ISAAA and SEARCA, Los Baños, Philippines. Book Chapter.

Effect of temperature on green spore longevity for the ferns Equisetum ramosissimum and Osmunda regalis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ballesteros, D., Estrelles, E., Walters, C.T., Ibars, A.M. 2011. Effect of temperature on green spore longevity for the ferns Equisetum ramosissimum and Osmunda regalis. CryoLetters. 32:89-98.

Cotton domestication: Dramatic changes in a single cell - (Review Article)

Gross, B.L., Strasburg, J.L. 2010. Cotton domestication: Dramatic changes in a single cell. BioMed Central Biology. 8:137-139.

Duplication in the Domestica Apple Collection within the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System in Geneva, New York - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Gross, B.L., Richards, C.M., Szwec-Mcfadden, A., Forsline, P.L., Fazio, G. 2010. Duplication in the Domestica Apple Collection within the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System in Geneva, New York. Meeting Abstract. 5th International Rosaceae Genomics Conference, November 14-17, 2010. South Africa. pp. P53.

Diversity and Domestication of Apples - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Forsline, P.L. 2010. Diversity and Domestication of Apples. Meeting Abstract. 5th International Rosaceae Genomics Conference, November 14-17, 2010. South Africa. pp. O51.

Standardized Phenotyping: A coordinated effort for Malus, Pyrus, Prunus and Fragaria - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Peace, C., Gasic, K., Bassil, N.V., Main, D. 2010. Standardized Phenotyping: A coordinated effort for Malus, Pyrus, Prunus and Fragaria. Meeting Abstract. 5th International Rosaceae Genomics Conference, November 14-17, 2010. South Africa. pp. O53.

Phylogenetic relationships among Maloideae species - (Government Publication)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Baldo, A.M. 2010. Phylogenetic relationships among Maloideae species. Meeting Abstract. 5th International Rosaceae Genomics Conference, November 14-17, 2010. South Africa. pp. O52.

Transgenic horticultural crops in Asia - (Book / Chapter)

Cruz, V.V., Hautea, D.M., Hautea, R.A., Vijayaraghavan, V. 2011. Transgenic horticultural crops in Asia. pp.155-173. In B. Mou and R. Scorza (eds.) Transgenic horticultural crops: challenges and opportunities. Taylor & Francis, LLC, Boca Raton, FL. Book Chapter.

Seed Longevity and deterioration in orthodox seed: A perspective based on structural stability of Visco-Elastic Materials - (Proceedings)

Walters, C.T. 2010. Seed Longevity and deterioration in orthodox seed: A perspective based on structural stability of Visco-Elastic Materials. Symposium Proceedings IuFRO Tree Seed Symposium: Recent Advances in Seed Research and Ex Situ conservation, Taipei, Taiwan 16-18 August 2010. TFRI Extension Series No. 212: 1-8.

MADS-box out of the black box - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gross, B.L. 2011. MADS-box out of the black box. Molecular Ecology. 20:25-26.

Collecting Lesquerella for conservation and research on comparative seed dormancy among wild populations - (Abstract Only)

Cruz, V.V., Dierig, D.A. 2010. Collecting Lesquerella for conservation and research on comparative seed dormancy among wild populations. Meeting Abstract. (AAIC) 22nd Annual meeting, Fort Collins, CO September 18-22, 2010. pp 16.

Oil content and seed yield improvements of Lesquerella fendleri (Brassicaceae) - (Abstract Only)

Dierig, D.A., Coffelt, T.A., Ray, D.T., Dahlquist, G.H. 2010. Oil content and seed yield improvements of Lesquerella fendleri (Brassicaceae). Meeting Abstract. AAIC 22nd Annual meeting, Fort Collins, CO September 18-22, 2010. pp 33.

Molecular genetic characterization of a high oleic/no hydroxy fatty acid seed oil mutant of Lesquerella fendleri (brassicaceae) - (Abstract Only)

Salywon, A.M., Dierig, D.A., Tomasi, P., Dahlquist, G.H. 2010. Molecular genetic characterization of a high oleic/no hydroxy fatty acid seed oil mutant of Lesquerella fendleri (brassicaceae). Meeting Abstract. AAIC 22nd Annual meeting, Fort Collins, CO. September 18-22, 2010. pp 35.

An Interspecific BC2 Lesquerella hybrid yield trial - (Abstract Only)

Tomasi, P., Dierig, D.A., Dyer, J.M., Coffelt, T.A. 2010. An Interspecific BC2 Lesquerella hybrid yield trial. Meeting Abstract. AAIC 22nd Annual meeting, Fort Collins, CO. September 18-22, 2010. pp 14.

National conservation activities on Lesquerella for ensuring species survival and germplasm availability for new crops research and development - (Abstract Only)

Cruz, V.V., Dierig, D.A. 2010. National conservation activities on Lesquerella for ensuring species survival and germplasm availability for new crops research and development. Meeting Abstract. Colorado Native Plant Society, Denver CO, September 10-12, 2010.

Characterization of volatile production during storage of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mira, S., Gonzalez-Benito, E., Hill, L.M., Walters, C.T. 2010. Characterization of volatile production during storage of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) seed. Journal of Experimental Botany. 61:3915-3924.

Breeding Guayule: how far have we come and how far can we go? - (Abstract Only)

Ray, D.T., Teetor, V.H., Coffelt, T.A., Dierig, D.A., Thompson, A.E., Jorge, M.H., Veatch-Blohm, M.E., Keys, R.N. 2010. Breeding Guayule: how far have we come and how far can we go?. Meeting Abstract. AAIC 22nd Annual meeting, Fort Collins, CO. September 18-22, 2010. pp 47.

Climate change implications for plant genetic resource conservation     - (Abstract Only)

Cruz, V.V., Dierig, D.A. 2010. Climate change implications for plant genetic resource conservation. Meeting Abstract. Special Seminar, SEARCA, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines; July 16-22, 2010.

Cryopreservation of fern spores - (Abstract Only)

Ballesteros, D., Hill, L.M., Ibars, A.M., Estrelles, E., Walters, C.T. 2010. Cryopreservation of fern spores. Meeting Abstract. Society for Cryobiology, July 17-20, 2010. Bristol UK. pp. P076.

Detecting Molecular Mobility in Cryopreserved Materials using Mechanical Properties: Seeds as a Case Study - (Abstract Only)

Ballesteros, D., Walters, C.T. 2010. Detecting Molecular Mobility in Cryopreserved Materials using Mechanical Properties: Seeds as a Case Study. Meeting Abstract. Society for Cryobiology, July 17-20, 2010. Bristol UK. pp. P077.

Lesquerella: a winter oilseed crop for the southwest - (Other)

Wang, S.G., McCloskey, B., Foster, M., Dierig, D.A. 2010. Lesquerella: a winter oilseed crop for the southwest. Extension Publications. July 2010, AZ1520.

Conservation of fern spores - (Book / Chapter)

Ballesteros, D. 2011. Conservation of fern spores. pp. 165-172. In H. Fernandez et al. (eds.) Working with ferns: issues and applications. Springer, New York, NY. Book Chapter.

Structural mechanics of seed deterioration: Standing the test of time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Walters, C.T., Ballesteros, D., Vertucci, V. 2011. Structural mechanics of seed deterioration: Standing the test of time. Plant Science. 179:565-573.

Cryopreservation and Cryotherapy of Citrus Cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Krueger, R., Lee, R.F. 2010. Cryopreservation and Cryotherapy of Citrus Cultivars. Meeting Abstract National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium, Denver, Colorado, June 16-18, 2010.

Species delimitation under the general lineage concept: An empirical example using wild North American hops (cannabaceae: Humulus lupulus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reeves, P.A., Richards, C.M. 2011. Species delimitation under the general lineage concept: An empirical example using wild North American hops (cannabaceae: Humulus lupulus). Systematic Biology. 60:45-59.

Modeling demographics and genetics in ex situ collections during seed storage and regeneration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, C.M., Lockwood, D.R., Volk, G.M., Walters, C.T. 2010. Modeling demographics and genetics in ex situ collections during seed storage and regeneration. Crop Science. 50:2440-2447.

Diversity in wild apple species of Chinese origin - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D., Richards, C.M., Baldo, A.M., Forsline, P.L. 2010. Diversity in wild apple species of Chinese origin. Meeting Abstract. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference, Palm Desert, CA August 2-5, 2010.

Advantages for the use of standardized phenotyping in databases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M. 2010. Advantages for the use of standardized phenotyping in databases. HortScience 45:1310-1313.

Apple Diversity - (Book / Chapter)

(08-Mar-10)

Increased efficiency using the encapsulation-dehydration cryopreservation technique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bonnart, R.M., Volk, G.M. 2010. Increased efficiency using the encapsulation-dehydration cryopreservation technique. CryoLetters. 31:95-100.

Exploration of cryo-methods to preserve fern gametophytes - (Book / Chapter)

Mikula, A., Makowski, D., Walters, C.T., Rybczynski, J.J. 2010. Exploration of cryo-methods to preserve fern gametophytes. pp. 173-192. In Fernandez, H, Kumar A, Revilla, MA (eds) Working with ferns: issues and applications. Springer, New York, NY.

Gene expression in response to cryoprotectant and liquid nitrogen exposure in Arabidopsis shoot tips - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D., Chhandak, B. 2011. Gene expression in response to cryoprotectant and liquid nitrogen exposure in Arabidopsis shoot tips. Acta Horticulturae. 908: 55-66.

Apple Germplasm - (Book / Chapter)

(15-Dec-09)

New Challenges for Data Managment in Genebanks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M. 2010. New Challenges for Data Managment in Genebanks. Acta Horticulturae. 859:333-336.

A comprehensive approach toward conserving Malus germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Forsline, P.L. 2010. A comprehensive approach toward conserving Malus germplasm. Acta Horticulturae. 859:177-182.

Phylogeny and biogeography of North-American wild rice (Zizania L.Poaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, X., Walters, C.T., Antolin, M.F., Alexander, M.L., Lutz, S., Ge, S., Wen, J. 2010. Phylogeny and biogeography of North-American wild rice (Zizania L.Poaceae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 55:1008-1017.

Germins: A Diverse Protein Family Important For Crop Improvement - (Review Article)

Davidson, R.M., Reeves, P.A., Manosalva, P.M., Leach, J.E. 2009. Germins: A Diverse Protein Family Important For Crop Improvement. Plant Science. 177:499-510.

Lesquerella, A Possible Model For New Crop Development And Commercialization - (Abstract Only)

Dierig, D.A., Ray, D., Wang, G., Mccloskey, W., Crafts-Brandner, S., Forster, M., Isbell, T. 2009. Lesquerella, A Possible Model For New Crop Development And Commercialization. Proceedings Assoc for Advancement of Industrial Crops Termas de Chillán, Chillán, Chile, November 14-19th, 2009 pp. 4 Meeting Abstract.

Diversity and the role of genebanks in the age of genomics - (Abstract Only)

Richards, C.M. and Volk, G.M. 2009. Diversity and the role of genebanks in the age of genomics. Molecular Markers in Horticulture Symposium. July 29-August 1, 2009 Corvallis, OR. pp. 39. Meeting Abstract.

A Comprehensive Approach Toward Conserving Malus Germplasm - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Forsline, P.L. 2009. A comprehensive approach toward conserving Malus germplasm. Molecular Markers in Horticulture Symposium. July 29-August 1, 2009 Corvallis, OR. pp. 7. Meeting Abstract.

Advantages For The Use Of Standardized Phenotyping In The National Plant Germplasm System - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M. 2009. Advantages For The Use Of Standardized Phenotyping In The National Plant Germplasm System. Meeting Abstract. HortScience 44:976

Assessment of Variation in Seed Longevity within Rye, Wheat and the Intergeneric Hybrid Triticale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niedzielski, M., Walters, C.T., Luczak, W., Hill, L.M., Wheeler, L.J., Puchalski, J. Assessment of Variation in Seed Longevity within Rye, Wheat and the Intergeneric Hybrid Triticale. Seed Science Research. 19:213-224.

Capturing The Diversity Of Wild Malus Orientalis From Georgia, Armenia, Russia And Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Henk, A.D., Reilley, A.A., Reeves, P.A., Forsline, P.L., Aldwinckle, H.S. 2009. Capturing The Diversity Of Wild Malus Orientalis From Georgia, Armenia, Russia And Turkey. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 134:453-459.

Diversity and the Role of Genebanks in the Age of Genomics - (Abstract Only)

Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M. 2009. Diversity and the Role of Genebanks in the Age of Genomics. Meeting Abstract. Molecular Markers in Horticulture, ISHS, Covalis OR July 30-August 1, 2009. Abstract OP36 pg.39

Application of functional genomics and proteomics to plant cryopreservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M. 2010. Application of functional genomics and proteomics to plant cryopreservation. Current Genomics. 11:24-29.

Phenotypic Characteristics Of Ten Garlic Cultivars Grown At Different North American Locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Stern, D. 2009. Phenotypic Characteristics Of Ten Garlic Cultivars Grown At Different North American Locations. HortScience. 44:1238-1247.

Annonaceae seeds: Desiccation tolerant with unusual physiologies - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Bonnart, R.M., Walters, C.T. 2009. Annonaceae seeds: Desiccation tolerant with unusual physiologies. Seed Technologists Newsletter. 83 (2):18-19. Association of Official Seed Analysts and Society for Commercial Seed Technologists. May 29-June 4, 2009. Fort Collins, Colorado. Meeting Abstract.

Differential Scanning Calorimetry as a Tool for Nondestructive Measurements of Seed Deterioration in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa, CV “Black Seeded Simpson”) - (Abstract Only)

Crane, J., and Walters, C. 2009. Differential Scanning Calorimetry as a Tool for Nondestructive Measurements of Seed Deterioration in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa, CV “Black Seeded Simpson”). Seed Technologists Newsletter. 83(2):21-22. Association of Official Seed Analysts and Society for Commercial Seed Technologists. May 29-June 4, 2009. Fort Collins, Colorado. Meeting Abstract.

Cryogenic Storage of Cereal Grains: Results from a 20 Year Experiment - (Abstract Only)

Walters, C.T., Wheeler, L.J., and Stanwood, P.C. 2009. Cryogenic Storage of Cereal Grains: Results from a 20 Year Experiment. Seed Technologists Newsletter. 83(2):22. Association of Official Seed Analysts and Society for Commercial Seed Technologists. May 29-June 4, 2009. Fort Collins, Colorado. Meeting Abstract.

Seed Storage Containers: Implications of water permeability properties on moisture management - (Abstract Only)

Walters, C.T., Hill, L.M. Seed Storage Containers: Implications of water permeability properties on moisture management. Seed Technologists Newsletter. 83 (2):23. Association of Official Seed Analysts and Society for Commercial Seed Technologists. May 29-June 4, 2009. Fort Collins, Colorado. Meeting Abstract.

Survival of cryogenically-stored dormant apple buds: A 20 year assessment - (Abstract Only)

Walters, C.T., Volk, G.M., Towill, L., Forsline, P.L. 2009. Survival of cryogenically-stored dormant apple buds: A 20 year assessment. I International Symposium on Cryopreservation in Horticultural Species, April 5-8, 2009. Leuven, Belgium. pp. 25. Meeting abstract.

Long-term survival of cryopreserved germplasm: contributing factors and assessments from 30 year old experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Walters, C.T., Volk, G.M., Koster, K.L., Stanwood, P.C., Towill, L.E. 2011. Long-term survival of cryopreserved germplasm: contributing factors and assessments from 30 year old experiments. Acta Horticulturae. 908: 113-120.

Identification of historic apple trees in the Southwestern United States and implications for conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Routson, K., Reilley, A., Henk, A.D., Volk, G.M. 2009. Identification of historic apple trees in the Southwestern United States and implications for conservation. HortScience 44:589-594.

Cryopreservation Of Dormant Buds From Diverse Fraxinus Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Bonnart, R.M., Waddell, J.W., Widrlechner, M.P. 2009. Cryopreservation Of Dormant Buds From Diverse Fraxinus Species. CryoLetters. 30:262-267.

Resistance Gene Analogs in Six Genera of Rosaceae: A Family-wide Classification - (Abstract Only)

Baldo, A.M., Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D., Iezzoni, A., Olmstead, J.W., Aldwinckle, H.S., Weber, C., Samuelian, S., Malnoy, M. 2009. Resistance Gene Analogs in Six Genera of Rosaceae: A Family-wide Classification. Plant & Animal Genome XVII Conference. Annual Conference. January 10-14, 2009. San Diego, CA. pp.182. Meeting Abstract.

Population Structure and History in Developing Core Sets in Wild Germplasm - (Abstract Only)

Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M., Reeves, P.A. 2009. Population Structure and History in Developing Core Sets in Wild Germplasm. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Volume W008. January 10-14, 2009 San Diego California

Microsatellite characterization of subspecies and their hybrids in Culex pipiens complex mosquitoes along a north-south transect in the central United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kothera, L., Zimmerman, E.M., Richards, C.M., Savage, H.M. 2009.Microsatellite characterization of subspecies and their hybrids in Culex pipiens complex mosquitoes along a north-south transect in the central United States of America. Journal of Medical Entomology 46:236-248.

Variation in low temperature exotherms of pecan cultivar dormant twigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Waddell, J.W., Towill, L., Grauke, L.J. 2009. Variation in low temperature exotherms of pecan cultivar dormant twigs. HortScience. 44:317-321.

Selection of stratified core sets representing wild apple (Malus sieversii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M., Reeves, P.A., Reilley, A., Henk, A.D., Forsline, P.L., Aldwinckle, H. 2009. Selection of stratified core sets representing wild apple (Malus sieversii). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 134:228-235.

Novel diversity identified in a wild apple population from Kyrgyz Republic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Henk, A.D., Reilley, A., Miller, D.D., Forsline, P.L. 2009. Novel diversity identified in a wild apple population from Kyrgyz Republic. HortScience 44:516-519.

Population Structure And History In Developing Core Sets In Wild Germplasm. - (Abstract Only)

Richards, C.M., Volk, G.M., and P.A. Reeves. 2009. Population Structure and history in developing core sets in wild germplasm. Plant & Animal Genome XVII Conference. Annual Conference. January 10-14, 2009. San Diego, CA. pp. W008. Meeting Abstract.

Gene expression in response to cryoprotectant and liquid nitrogen exposure in Arabidopsis shoot tips - (Abstract Only)

Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D., Chhandak, B. Gene expression in response to cryoprotectant and liquid nitrogen exposure in Arabidopsis shoot tips. I International Symposium on Cryopreservation in Horticultural Species, April 5-8, 2009. Leuven, Belgium. pp. 24. Meeting abstract.

The influence of large scale genomics and the changing role of ex situ collections - (Abstract Only)

Richards, C.M. 2008. The influence of large scale genomics and the changing role of ex situ collections. Annual meeting for the American Botanical Society, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. July 27, 2008. Meeting Abstract.

Population Genetics in ex situ Conservation - (Proceedings)

RRichards, C.M. 2008. Population Genetics in ex situ Conservation. Leibnitz Institute of Plant Genetic and Crop Research (IPK). April 23, 2008,Gatersleben, Germany. Meeting Abstract.

Gene Expression patterns in cryogenically stored Arabidopsis thaliana shoot tips - (Abstract Only)

Basu, C., Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D. 2007. Gene Expression patterns in cryogenically stored Arabidopsis thaliana shoot tips. Meeting Abstract for the 5th Canadian Plant Genomics Workshop. July 30,-August 2, 2007, Vancouver, BC, Canada pp. 56.

The Encyclopedia of Seeds: Science Technology and Uses - (Other)

Walters, C.T. 2006. Accelerated Aging. 5. Arrhenius Plot. 23. Antioxidants.17. Deterioration and Longevity. 137-143. Glass. 295-296. Harrington’s Thumb Rules. 322. Hydration Force Explanation. 341. Hysteresis. 343. Maillard Reaction. 389-390. Phase Transition. 498-499. Reactive Oxygen Species. 570. Superoxide Dismutase. 695. Water Binding. 749. Water Replacement Hypothesis. 751. In M. Black, J.D. Bewley and P, Halmer (eds.) Encyclopedia of Seeds: Science, Technology and Uses. CABI, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK.