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Nuclear DNA content, base composition, and cytogenetic characterization of Christia obcordata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(04-Apr-13)

Chemical composition, antifungal and insecticidal activities of Hedychium essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sakhanokho, H.F.; Sampson, B.J.; Tabanca, N.; Wedge, D.E.; Demirci, B.; Baser, K.H.C.; Bernier, U.R.; Tsikolia, M.; Agramonte, N.M.; Becnel, J.J.; Chen, J.; Rajasekaran, K.; Spiers, J.M. Chemical Composition, Antifungal and Insecticidal Activities of Hedychium Essential Oils. Molecules. 18:4308-4327.

"Pearl" southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J., Marshall, D.A., Smith, B.J. 2013. "Pearl" southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 48:130-131.

'Lufkin Red' and 'Lufkin White' winter-hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus x laevis All.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T. 2013. 'Lufkin Red' and 'Lufkin White' winter-hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus x laevis All.). HortScience. 48(2):237-238.

'USS Arizona' and 'USS California' tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2012. 'USS Arizona' and 'USS California' tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.). HortScience. 47(12):1819-1820.

Propagation of Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) improved via cutting type - (Proceedings)

(23-Oct-12)

Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla to uncover genes related to reblooming and powdery mildew resistance - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2012. Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla to uncover genes related to reblooming and powdery mildew resistance. International Hydrangea Conference. vol3, pg 9.

Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwodd (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs - (Abstract Only)

Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Trigiano, R.N. 2012. Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwodd (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs. International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone. vol2, pg 66.

Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2012. Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla. International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone. vol 2, pg 67.

Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs - (Proceedings)

(01-Jul-12)

Technology for the future: ornamental plant breeders have tools and technology at their disposal that make breeding for specific traits more possible than ever - (Trade Journal)

(01-Jul-12)

In vitro regeneration of solanum aethiopicum L. (scarlet eggplant), an african vegetable crop with potential ornamental value - (Proceedings)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Witcher, C.L. 2012. In vitro regeneration of solanum aethiopicum L. (scarlet eggplant), an african vegetable crop with potential ornamental value. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. vol. 57:309-313.

'Ramata': a new dwarf and variegated Hedychium J. Koenig cultivar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Witcher, A.L., Pounders Jr, C.T., Spiers, J. 2012. 'Ramata': a new dwarf and variegated Hedychium J. Koenig cultivar. HortScience. 47(6):803-805.

A pruning method for enhancing yield of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia, Michx.) cultivars in commercial and home vineyards - (Abstract Only)

(21-Feb-12)

Longevity of crapemyrtle pollen stored at different temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Akond, G., Pounders Jr, C.T., Blythe, E., Wang, X. 2012. Longevity of crapemyrtle pollen stored at different temperatures. Scientia Horticulturae. 139:53-57.

Genetic diversity of flowering dogwood in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hadziabdic, D., Wang, X., Wadl, P., Rinehart, T.A., Ownley, B., Trigiano, R. 2012. Genetic diversity of flowering dogwood in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 8(4):855-871. DOI 10.1007/s11295-012-0471-1.

'Gupton' southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J. 2012. 'Gupton' southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 47(2):293-295.

Two New Disease-Resistant Hibiscus: 'Lufkin Red' and 'Lufkin White' - (Abstract Only)

Pounders Jr, C.T. 2011. Two New Disease-Resistant Hibiscus: 'Lufkin Red' and 'Lufkin White'. Annual Horticulture Field Day Proceedings. 38:16.

Histological investigation of infection processes of Discula destructiva on leaves of Cornus florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, Q., Windham, A.S., Klingeman, W.E., Sakhanokho, H.F., Saxton, A.M., Li, Y., Windham, M. 2011. Histological investigation of infection processes of Discula destructiva on leaves of Cornus florida. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 33:525-531.

Hibiscus acetosella 'Sahara Sunset' - (Proceedings)

Pounders Jr, C.T. 2011. Hibiscus acetosella 'Sahara Sunset'. International Plant Propagators Proceedings. 53.

Hibiscus plant named `Sahara Sunset` U.S. Plant Patent 21,765 - (Germplasm Registration)

Pounders Jr, C.T. 2011. Hibiscus plant named `Sahara Sunset` U.S. Plant Patent 21,765. Government Publication/Report. PP21,765.

Production and short-term of synthetic seeds from encapsulated begonia - (Abstract Only)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Pounders Jr, C.T., Spiers, J. 2011. Production and Short-Term of Synthetic Seeds from Encapsulated Begonia. HortScience. 46:S262.

Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of lufkin red an american hardy hibiscus - (Other)

Pounders Jr, C.T. 2011. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of lufkin red, an american hardy hibiscus. Germplasm Release. p1-2.

Notice to nurserymen of the nameing and release for propagation of lufin white an american hardy hibiscus cultivar - (Germplasm Registration)

Pounders Jr, C.T. 2011. Notice to nurserymen of the nameing and release for propagation of lufin white an american hardy hibiscus cultivar. Germplasm Release. p.1.

Quantitative trait loci associated with red foliage in Cornus florida L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P.A., Saxton, A.N., Wang, X., Pantalone, V.R., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2011. Quantitative trait loci associated with red foliage in Cornus florida L. Molecular Breeding. 27:409-416.

Evaluation of genetic diversity and pedigree within crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) cultivars using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Wadl, P.A., Cabrera, R.I., Pounders Jr, C.T., Scheffler, B.E., Pooler, M.R., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2011. Evaluation of genetic diversity and pedigree within crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) cultivars using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 136(2):116-128.

Eudora muscadine grape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Gray, D. 2011. Eudora muscadine grape. HortScience. 46(1)143-144.

'Pearl' Southern Highbush Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J.M. 2012. 'Pearl' Southern Highbush Blueberry. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:1-3,246-248.

Evaluation of tempera paints to reduce occurrence of tomato spotted wilt virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Croxton, S.D., Wheeler Iii, F.G., Blythe, E.K., Murphy, J.F., Sibley, J.L., Srinivasan, R. 2011. Evaluation of tempera paints to reduce occurrence of tomato spotted wilt virus. International Journal of Vegetable Science. 17:177-189.

Breeding Lyonia and Leucothoe, native evergreen shrubs - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Barker, C., Davis, M., Spiers, J.M. 2010. Breeding Lyonia and Leucothoe, native evergreen shrubs. Experiment Station Bulletins. vol 37, pg 5.

Induced polyploidy and mutagenesis of embryogenic cultures of ornamental giner (Hedychium J. Koenig) - (Proceedings)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Rajasekaran, K., Sampson, B.J., Nyochembeng, L., Pounders Jr, C.T., Wedge, D.E., Islam-Fardi, N., Spiers, J.M. 2012. Induced polyploidy and mutagenesis of embryogenic cultures of ornamental giner (Hedychium J. Koenig). Acta Horticulturae. 935:121-128.

Analysis of genetic diversity of flowering dogwood natural stands using microsatellites the effects of dogwood anthracnose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hadziabdic, D., Fitzpatrick, B., Wang, X., Wadl, P., Rinehart, T.A., Ownley, B., Windham, M., Trigiano, R. 2010. Analysis of genetic diversity of flowering dogwood natural stands using microsatellites: the effects of dogwood anthracnose. Genetica. 138:1047-1057.

Pearl southern highbush blueberry - (Proceedings)

Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A. 2012. Pearl southern highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 810:87-92.

Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of 'USS California' a new evergreen - (Other)

(14-Apr-10)

Transfer of Flowering and Kousa Dogwood Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) to Selected Cornus (Cornaceae) Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P., Wang, X., Moulton, J.K., Hokanson, S.C., Skinner, J.A., Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Pantalone, V., Trigiano, R. 2010. Transfer of Flowering and Kousa Dogwood Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) to Selected Cornus (Cornaceae) Species. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135:279-288.

Variability of United States isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina based on simple sequence repeats and cross genus transferability to related Botryosphaeraceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R., Mcneil, D., Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R.N., Allen, T., Shier, T., Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Abbas, H.K., Moulton, J.K. 2010. Variability of United States isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina based on simple sequence repeats and cross genus transferability to related Botryosphaeraceae. Mycopathologia. 170(3):169-80.

Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of 'USS Arizona' - (Other)

(23-Feb-10)

Inter- and Intra- Specific Hybrid Breeding in Crape Mrytle (Lagerstroemia) - (Proceedings)

Wang, X., Pounders Jr, C.T., Cabrera, R.I., Rinehart, T.A., Mccormick, J. 2010. Inter- and Intra- Specific Hybrid Breeding in Crape Mrytle (Lagerstroemia). Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 55:58-62.

Lack of Nut Production in a Potentially Sterile, Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii)     - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Edwards Jr, N.C., Witcher, A.L. 2010. Lack of Nut Production in a Potentially Sterile, Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii). HortScience. pg.13.

DNA Fingerprinting Eastern Redbud Cultivars (Cercis canadensis) Using SSR Markers - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Trigiano, R., Pooler, M.R. 2011. DNA Fingerprinting Eastern Redbud Cultivars (Cercis canadensis) Using SSR Markers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 55:40-45.

In Vitro Assisted Breeding of Hedychium J. Koenig - (Abstract Only)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Rajasekaran, K., Tabanca, N., Sampson, B.J., Wedge, D.E., Islam-Faridi, N., Pounders Jr, C.T., Spiers, J.M., Nyochembeng, L.M. 2010. In Vitro Assisted Breeding of Hedychium J. Koenig. Abstract of International Horticultural Congress. 201.

Sanitization Treatment of Blueberries for the Frozen/Processing Market - (Abstract Only)

Corbitt, M., Taejo, K., Silva, J.L., Marshall, D.A. 2010. Sanitization Treatment of Blueberries for the Frozen/Processing Market. HortScience. 45:498.

Influence of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium on the Severity of Strawberry Anthracnose Crown Rot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, B.J. 2009. Influence of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium on the Severity of Strawberry Anthracnose Crown Rot. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 842:235-238.

Crapemyrtle genotype × environment interactions and trait stability for plant height leaf-out and flowering - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Blythe, E.K., Fare, D.C., Knox, G.W., Sibely, J.L. 2010. Crapemyrtle genotype × environment interactions and trait stability for plant height leaf-out and flowering. HortScience. 45(2):198-207.

Prince Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M. 2010. Prince Rabbiteye Blueberry. HortScience. 45(1):144-145.

Protocols for Callus and Somatic Embryo Initiation for Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae): Influence of Explant Type, Sugar, and Plant Growth Regulators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sylvere Sie, R., Gilbert, C., Sakhanokho, H.F., Toueix, Y., Dje, Y., Sangare, A., Branchard, M. 2010. Protocols for Callus and Somatic Embryo Initiation for Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae): Influence of Explant Type, Sugar, and Plant Growth Regulators. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 4(2):98-105.

Microarray-Based Mapping for the Detection of Molecular Markers in Response to Aspergillus flavus Infection in Susceptible and Resistant Maize Lines - (Abstract Only)

Kelley, R.Y., Ankala, A., Sakhanokho, H.F., Mylroie, J.E., Boykin, D.L., Bridges, S., Thanthiriwatte, C., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P. 2009. Microarray-Based Mapping for the Detection of Molecular Markers in Response to Aspergillus flavus Infection in Susceptible and Resistant Maize Lines. Aflatoxin Workshop.

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Capacity and Active Compounds of Extracts from Different Sections of Various Muscadine Cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Chen, W., Taejo, K., Silva, J., Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J. 2010. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Capacity and Active Compounds of Extracts from Different Sections of Various Muscadine Cultivars. HortScience. 45:497.

An Efficient In Vitro Regeneration System for Ornamental Ginger (Hedychium spp.) - (Proceedings)

Sakhanokho, H.F. 2010. An Efficient In Vitro Regeneration System for Ornamental Ginger (Hedychium spp.). Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. vol 55 pags 298-301.

Comparative Evaluation of Viability Assays for Storage of Ornamental Giner (Hedychium spp.) Pollen - (Abstract Only)

Sakhanokho, H.F. 2009. Comparative Evaluation of Viability Assays for Storage of Ornamental Giner (Hedychium spp.) Pollen. Proc. 36th Annual Hort. Field Day Meeting, Mississippi State University Expt. Station. Extension Publications.

Pollen Biology of Ornamental Ginger (Hedychium spp. J. Koenig) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Rajasekaran, K. 2009. Pollen Biology of Ornamental Ginger (Hedychium spp. J. Koenig). Scientia Horticultureae pgs 129-135.

Genetic Likage Map for Hydrangea macrophylla Using SSR and AFLP Markers - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Reed, S.M. 2009. Genetic Likage Map for Hydrangea macrophylla Using SSR and AFLP Markers. Meeting [Abstract]. pg. 75.

Establishment and Maintenance of Blueberries - (Experiment Station)

Braswell, J., Stringer, S.J., Sampson, B.J., Ingrahm, D. 2009. Establishment and Maintenance of Blueberries. Extension Publications pgs 1-20.

Induced Polyploidy in Diploid Ornamental Ginger (Hedychium muluense) Using Colchicine and Oryzalin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Rajasekaran, K., Kelley, R.Y. 2009. Induced Polyploidy in Diploid Ornamental Ginger (Hedychium muluense) Using Colchicine and Oryzalin. HortScience. 44(7):1809-1814.

Production and verification of Hydrangea macrophylla x H. angustipetala hybrids     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kardos, J.H., Rodacker, C.D., Dirr, M.A., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Production and verification of Hydrangea macrophylla x H. angustipetala hybrids. HortScience. 44(6):1534-1537.

Assesment of Resistance Components of Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) to Erysiphe polygoni In Vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Y., Windham, M., Trigiano, M., Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Spiers, J.M. 2009. Assesment of Resistance Components of Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) to Erysiphe polygoni In Vitro. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 31:348-355.

Ploidy Variation and Genetic Diversity in Dichroa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Reed, S.M. 2010. Ploidy Variation and Genetic Diversity in Dichroa. HortScience. 45:208-213.

Powdery Mildew of Dogwoods: Current Status and Future Prospects     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Y., Mmbaga, M.T., Windham, A.S., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N. 2009. Powdery Mildew of Dogwoods: Current Status and Future Prospects. Plant Disease. http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/pdf/10.1094/PDIS-93-11-1084.

Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Sahara Sunset, A New African Hibiscus Cultivar - (Germplasm Release)

Pounders, C.T. 2009. Notice to Nurserymen etc. Germplasm Release. United States Deptartment of Agriculture: Agriculture Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Induced Tetraploidy in Hedychium bousigonianum Via Treatment of Embryogenic Callus with Antimitotic Agents - (Abstract Only)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Kelley, R.Y. 2009. Induced Tetraploidy in Hedychium bousigonianum Via Treatment of Embryogenic Callus with Antimitotic Agents. Proc.Soc. In vitro Biol. Conf . p. S70.

Biology and Genetics of the Strawberry Rootworm, Paria fragariae Wilcox - (Abstract Only)

Sampson, B.J., Kirker, G.T., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Biology and Genetics of the Strawberry Rootworm, Paria fragariae Wilcox. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. March 8-11, 2009.

Evaluating Sterility of A Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii) - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Edwards Jr, N.C. 2009. Evaluating Sterility of A Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science vol 44(4) pg. 1153.

Doubling Chromosomes in Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivars Using Four Different Anti-mitotic Agents - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Doubling Chromosomes in Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivars Using Four Different Anti-mitotic Agents. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings 54:365-368.

Evaluation of the Biopesticidal Potential of Hedychium Species for Pests and Disease Control in Organic Vegetable Production Systems - (Abstract Only)

Nyochembeng, L.M., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2009. Evaluation of the Biopesticidal Potential of Hedychium Species for Pests and Disease Control in Organic Vegetable Production Systems. Association of Research Directors Directors (ARD) Conference, March 28-April 1, Atlanta, GA, p. 200.

Storage and Viability of Hedychium Pollen - (Proceedings)

Sakhanokho, H.F. 2009. Storage and Viability of Hedychium Pollen. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 54:361-364.

Comparison of Resistant and Susceptible Flowering Dogwoods in Pathogenesis of Discula destructiva - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, Q., Windham, A., Klingeman, W., Sakhanokho, H.F., Li, Y., Windham, M. 2009. Comparison of Resistant and Susceptible Flowering Dogwoods in Pathogenesis of Discula destructiva. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 54:54-56.

DNA Fingerprinting to Improve Breeding of New Hydrangea macrohylla Cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A. 2008. DNA Fingerprinting to Improve Breeding of New Hydrangea macrohylla Cultivars. Ornamental Workshop on Diseases and Insects. vol 1 pg 3.

Effects of Shading on Cercospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea - (Trade Journal)

Li, Y., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M., Reed, S.M. 2009. Effects of Shading on Cercospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea. Trade Journal Publication. Winter. 1:31.

Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Prince, a New Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivar - (Germplasm Release)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Draper, A. 2008. Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Prince, a New Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivar. Germplasm Release. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Effects of Biopesticides on Foliar Diseases and Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) Adults in Roses (Rosa spp.), Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), and Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mmbaga, M.T., Oliver, J.B. 2007. Effects of Biopesticides on Foliar Diseases and Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) Adults in Roses (Rosa spp.), Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), and Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica). Journal of Arboriculture. 33:210-219.

Seasonal Effects of a Late Application of Hydrogen Cyanamide on 'Climax' Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2003. Seasonal Effects of a Late Application of Hydrogen Cyanamide on 'Climax' Rabbiteye Blueberry. Small Fruit Reviews. 2(4):73-82.