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Tracey S Somera
Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research
Research Molecular Biologist

Phone: (509) 664-2280 ext. 207
Fax: (509) 664-2287
Room 7

1104 N WESTERN AVE
WENATCHEE, WA 98801

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Projects
Uncovering Rootstock Disease Resistance Mechanisms in Deciduous Tree Fruit Crops and Development of Genetics-Informed Breeding Tools for Resistant Germplasm
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441819
Directing Plant-Microbe Relations Toward Resiliency Post-Fumigation
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 439719
Assessing Barriers to and Benefits of AMF Colonization in Apple
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 441696

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Toward a holistic view of orchard ecosystem dynamics: A comprehensive review of the multiple factors governing development or suppression of apple replant disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somera, T.S., Mazzola, M. 2022. Toward a holistic view of orchard ecosystem dynamics: A comprehensive review of the multiple factors governing development or suppression of apple replant disease. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. Article 949404. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.949404.
Comparative analysis of the apple root transcriptome as affected by rootstock genotype and Brassicaceae seed meal soil amendment: Implications for plant health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Somera, T.S., Hargarten, H.L., Honaas, L.A., Mazzola, M. 2021. Comparative analysis of the apple root transcriptome as affected by rootstock genotype and Brassicaceae seed meal soil amendment: Implications for plant health. Microorganisms. 9(4). Article 763. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9040763.
Comprehensive analysis of the apple rhizobiome as influenced by different Brassica seed meals in the same soil/plant system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somera, T.S., Freilich, S., Mazzola, M. 2021. Comprehensive analysis of the apple rhizobiome as influenced by different Brassica seed meals in the same soil/plant system. Applied Soil Ecology. 157. Article 103766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103766.
Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease - (Abstract Only)
Somera, T.S., Freilich, S., Mazzola, M. 2019. Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease. Symposium Proceedings. p. 44.
Manipulation of the orchard soil microbiome: Implications for soil-borne disease suppression and apple production - (Proceedings)
Mazzola, M., Somera, T.S., Van Horn, C.R., Leisso, R., Freilich, S. 2019. Manipulation of the orchard soil microbiome: Implications for soil-borne disease suppression and apple production. Symposium Proceedings. p. 16.
Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease - (Proceedings)
Somera, T.S., Freilich, S., Mazzola, M. 2019. Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease. Soil Ecology Society Conference. p. 285.