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Polly H Goldman
Crop Improvement and Protection Research
Agricultural Science Research Technician

Phone: (831) 755-2831
Fax: (831) 755-2814

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
First report of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 2 causing Fusarium wilt of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) in California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dilla-Ermita, C.J., Goldman, P.H., Jaime, J., Ramos, G., Pennerman, K., Henry, P.M. 2023. First report of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 2 causing Fusarium wilt of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) in California. Plant Disease. 107. Article 2849. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-23-0217-PDN.
Go in for the kill: the influence of temperature on necrotrophic growth of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Dilla-Ermita, J., Pennerman, K., Gutierrez, O.R., Jimenez, Z.D., Ramos, G., Infante, S., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M. 2023. Go in for the kill: The influence of temperature on necrotrophic growth of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 12-16, 2023, Denver, Colorado.
A broad genomic survey of Macrophomina spp. reveals host-genotype associations and evidence of on-going recombination - (Abstract Only)
Pennerman, K.K., Goldman, P.H., Dilla-Ermita, J., Ramos, G., Aviles, M., Borrero, C., Gomez, A., Neal, J., Chilvers, M., Ortizlondono, V., Stukenbrock, E.H., Goldman, G.H., Mengistu, A., Seijo, T., Perez, N., Broome, J., Ivors, K., Cole, G., Knapp, S., Mcfarlane, D., Mattner, S., Gambardella, M., Henry, P.M. 2023. A broad genomic survey of Macrophomina spp. reveals host-genotype associations and evidence of on-going recombination. International Congress of Plant Pathology, August 20-25, 2023, Lyon, France.
Geospatial analysis of California strawberry fields reveals regional differences in crop rotation and vulnerability to a warming climate - (Abstract Only)
Ramos, G., Goldman, P.H., Sharrett, J., Pennerman, K., Dilla-Ermita, J., Dundore-Arias, J.P., Henry, P.M. 2023. Geospatial analysis of California strawberry fields reveals regional differences in crop rotation and vulnerability to a warming climate. Conference on Soilborne Plant Pathogens, March 28-30, 2023, Salinas, California.
Sporodochia formed by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae produce airborne conidia and are ubiquitous on diseased strawberry plants in California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, P.M., Dilla-Ermita, C.J., Goldman, P.H., Jaime, J., Ramos, G. 2023. Sporodochia formed by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae produce airborne conidia and are ubiquitous on diseased strawberry plants in California. Phytopathology. 113(8):1399-1404. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-10-22-0375-SC.
Survey of late-season soilborne pathogens infecting strawberry in Watsonville-Salinas, California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steele, M.E., Hewavitharana, S.S., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Holmes, G.J. 2023. Survey of late-season soilborne pathogens infecting strawberry in Watsonville-Salinas, California. Plant Health Progress. 24(1):104-109. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-06-22-0056-S.
Secreted in xylem (SIX) 6 mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence to strawberry cultivars with FW1 resistance - (Abstract Only)
Dilla-Ermita, C., Goldman, P.H., Anchieta, A.G., Pincot, D.D., Famula, R.A., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J., Klosterman, S.J., Henry, P.M. 2022. Secreted in xylem (SIX) 6 mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence to strawberry cultivars with FW1 resistance. Fungal Genetics Conference, March 15-19, 2022, Pacific Grove, California.
Composition of the microbiomes from spinach seeds infested or noninfested with Peronospora effusa or Verticillium dahliae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Composition of the microbiomes from spinach seeds infested or noninfested with Peronospora effusa or Verticillium dahliae. Phytobiomes Journal. 6(2):169-180. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-21-0034-R.
Molecular quantification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil - (Abstract Only)
Matson, M.E., Crouch, U.T., Martin, L.R., Jacquez, M.A., Zepeda, S., Dorn, J.R., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M., Martin, F.N. 2021. Molecular quantification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).
Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum disease potential from soil DNA - (Proceedings)
Matson, M.E., Crouch, U., Kane, S.M., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Martin, F.N. 2020. Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum disease potential from soil DNA. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 3-5, 2020 (virtual).
New techniques exploring relationships between pathogen pressure and disease progression in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Matson, M.E., Hang, M., Pastrana Leon, A.M., Crouch, U., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M., Melton, F., Martin, F.N. 2020. New techniques exploring relationships between pathogen pressure and disease progression in strawberry. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 10-14, 2020 (virtual).
The polyketide synthase VdPKS1 and the transcription factor VdCmr1 are required for pigment production and UV protection in Verticillium dahliae - (Abstract Only)
Wang, Y., Hu, X., Fang, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Goldman, P.H., Hernandez, G., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. The polyketide synthase VdPKS1 and the transcription factor VdCmr1 are required for pigment production and UV protection in Verticillium dahliae. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio. Available: https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2019/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/13416.
Transcription factor VdCmr1 is required for pigment production, protection from UV irradiation, and regulates expression of melanin biosynthetic genes in Verticillium dahliae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Hu, X., Fang, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Goldman, P.H., Hernandez, G., Klosterman, S.J. 2018. Transcription factor VdCmr1 is required for pigment production, protection from UV irradiation, and regulates expression of melanin biosynthetic genes in Verticillium dahliae. Microbiology. 164(4):685-696. https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.000633.
Host genotype and hypersensitive reaction influence population levels of Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians in lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bull, C.T., Gebben, S.J., Goldman, P.H., Trent, M., Hayes, R.J. 2015. Host genotype and hypersensitive reaction influence population levels of Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians in lettuce. Phytopathology. 105:316-324.
Novel primers and PCR protocols for the specific detection and quantification of Sphingobium suberifaciens in situ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bull, C.T., Goldman, P.H., Martin, K.J. 2014. Novel primers and PCR protocols for the specific detection and quantification of Sphingobium suberifaciens in situ. Molecular and Cellular Probes. DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2014.03.001.
Genetic Diversity of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) for Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot Caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bull, C.T., Goldman, P.H., Hayes, R.J., Madden, L.V., Koike, S.T., Ryder, E.J. 2007. Genetic Diversity of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) for Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot Caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians. Online:Plant Health Progress DOI:10.1094/PHP-2007-0917-02-RS.
EVALUATION OF STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS AND MYCORRHIZAL INOCULANTS IN CALIFORNIA ORGAINC PRODUCTION FIELDS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bull, C.T., Muramoto, J., Koike, S.T., Leap, J., Shennan, C., Goldman, P.H. 2005. Strawberry Cultivars and Mycorrhizal Inoculants Evaluated in California Organic Production Fields. Crop Management doi:10.1094/CM-2005-0527-02-RS.www.cropmanagement.org.
DEVELOPMENT OF LETTUCE BREEDING LINES RESISTANT TO BATERIAL LEAF SPOT - (Abstract Only)
Hayes, R.J., Bull, C.T., Goldman, P.H., Ryder, E.J. 2005. Development of lettuce breeding lines resistant to baterial leaf spot. Hortscience. v. 40. p. 1098.
BACTERIAL BLIGHT ON ARUGULA, A NEW DISEASE CAUSED BY PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE PV. ALISALENSIS IN CALIFORNIA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bull, C.T., Goldman, P.H., Koike, S.T. 2004. Bacterial blight on arugula, a new disease caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. alisalensis in California.Plant Disease. v. 88. p. 1384.
EXPANDED HOST AND GEOGRAPHIC RRANGE OF PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE PV. ALISALENSIS - (Abstract Only)
Bull, C.T., Goldman, P.H., Morris, N.C., Koike, S.T., Kobayashi, D.Y. Expanded host and geographic range of pseudomonas syringae pv. alisalensis. Phytopathology. 2004. v. 94. p. S12.
IDENTIFICATION OF PSEUDOMONAS SPECIES FROM A VARIETY OF HOSTS IN THE SALINAS VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA - (Proceedings)
Bull, C.T., Goldman, P.H., Cintas, N.A., Koike, S.T. Identification of pseudomonas species from a variety of hosts in the salinas valley of california. International Conference on Pseudomonas syringae Pathovars. 2003. p. 607-615.