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Wun S Chao
Sunflower and Plant Biology Research
Research Molecular Geneticist

Phone: (701) 239-1256
Fax: (701) 239-1252

USDA,ARS,NCSL
1605 ALBRECHT BLVD N
FARGO , ND 581022765
Projects
Novel Weed Management Solutions: Understanding Weed-Crop Interactions in Northern Climates
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 429921
Fine Mapping and Developing Closely Linked Molecular Markers Associated with a Heterotic Gene for Breeding Higher Yielding Canola Lines
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 434618

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Selection of endogenous reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in Camelina sativa and identification of FLOWERING LOCUS C allele-specific markers to differentiate summer- and winter-biotypes -
Chao, W.S., Wang, H., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V. 2019. Selection of endogenous reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in Camelina sativa and identification of FLOWERING LOCUS C allele-specific markers to differentiate summer- and winter-biotypes. Industrial Crops and Products. 129:495-502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.12.017.
Cloning and characterization of the homoeologous genes for the Rec8-like meiotic cohesin in polyploid wheat -
Ma, G., Zhang, W., Liu, L., Chao, W.S., Gu, Y.Q., Qi, L., Xu, S.S., Cai, X. 2018. Cloning and characterization of the homoeologous genes for the Rec8-like meiotic cohesin in polyploid wheat. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 18:224. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-018-1442-y.
OMICS in weed science research: A perspective from genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics approaches -
Maroli, A.S., Gaines, T.A., Foley, M.E., Duke, S.O., Dogramaci, M., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Tharayil, N. 2018. OMICS in weed science research: A perspective from genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics approaches. Weed Science. https://doi.org/10.1017.wsc.2018.33.
Expression of Flowering Locus C and a frame shift mutation of this gene on chromosome 20 differentiate a summer and winter annual biotype of Camelina sativa -
Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Dogramaci, M., Dorn, K.M., Chao, W.S., Watkin, E.E., Hernandez, A.G., Marks, M.D., Gesch, R. 2018. Expression of FLOWERING LOCUS C and a frameshift mutation of this gene on chromosome 20 differentiate a summer and winter annual biotype of Camelina sativa. Plant Direct. 2:1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.60.
Gene space and transcriptome assemblies of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) identify promoter sequences, repetitive elements, high-quality markers, and a full-length chloroplast genome -
Horvath, D.P., Patel, S., Dogramaci, M., Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Foley, M.E., Scheffler, B., Lazo, G., Dorn, K., Yan, C., Childers, A., Schatz, M., Marcus, S. 2018. Gene space and transcriptome assemblies of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) identify promoter sequences, repetitive elements, high-quality markers, and a full-length chloroplast genome. Weed Science. 66(3):355-367. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2018.2.
Foliar glyphosate treatment alters transcript and hormone profiles in crown buds of leafy spurge and induces dwarfed and bushy phenotypes throughout its perennial life cycle -
Dogramaci, M., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P., Hernandez, A.G., Mikel, M.A., Foley, M.E. 2017. Foliar glyphosate treatment alters transcript and hormone profiles in crown buds of leafy spurge and induces dwarfed and bushy phenotypes throughout its perennial life cycle. The Plant Genome. https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2016.09.0098.
Comparison of phytohormone levels and transcript profiles during seasonal dormancy transitions in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge -
Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Foley, M.E. 2017. Comparison of phytohormone levels and transcript profiles during seasonal dormancy transitions in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge. Plant Molecular Biology. 94(3):281-302.
An innovative SNP genotyping method adapting to multiple platforms and throughputs -
Long, Y.M., Chao, W.S., Ma, G.J., Xu, S.S., Qi, L.L. 2017. An innovative SNP genotyping method adapting to multiple platforms and throughputs. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 130(3):597-607.
The hijacking of a receptor kinase-driven pathway by a wheat fungal pathogen leads to disease Reprint Icon -
Shi, G., Zhang, Z., Friesen, T.L., Raats, D., Fahima, T., Brueggeman, R.S., Lu, S., Trick, H.N., Liu, Z., Chao, W., Frenkel, Z., Xu, S.S., Rasmussen, J.B., Faris, J.D. 2016. The hijacking of a receptor kinase-driven pathway by a wheat fungal pathogen leads to disease. Science Advances. 2:e1600822.
Fatty acid and transcript profiling in developing seeds of three Brassica napus cultivars -
Petkova, M., Chao, W.S., Cook, L., West, M., Rahman, M., Foley, M.E. 2015. Fatty acid and transcript profiling in developing seeds of three Brassica napus cultivars. Plant Breeding and Seed Science. 72(1):3-32. https://doi.org/10.1515/plass-2015-0029.
Phytohormone balance and stress-related cellular responses are involved in the transition from bud to shoot growth in leafy spurge -
Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Foley, M.E. 2016. Phytohormone balance and stress-related cellular responses are involved in the transition from bud to shoot growth in leafy spurge. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 16:47. https://doi.org/10.1186/212870-016-0735-2.
Field application of glyphosate induces molecular changes affecting vegetative growth processes in leafy spurge -
Dogramaci, M., Gramig, G.G., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E. 2016. Field application of glyphosate induces molecular changes affecting vegetative growth processes in leafy spurge. Weed Science. 64(1):87-100. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-D-15-00108.1.
Coordinating expression of FLOWERING LOCUS T by DORMANCY ASSOCIATED MADS-BOX-like genes in leafy spurge -
Hao, X., Chao, W., Yang, Y., Horvath, D. 2015. Coordinating expression of FLOWERING LOCUS T by DORMANCY ASSOCIATED MADS-BOX-like genes in leafy spurge. PLoS One. 10(5):e0126030. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0126030.
Identification and evaluation of reliable reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis in tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) -
Hao, X., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Yang, Y., Wang, X. and Xiao, B. 2014. Identification and evaluation of reliable reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis in tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 15:22155-22172. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms151222155.
Dormancy induction and release in buds and seeds -
Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P., Foley, M.E., Anderson, J.V. 2015. Dormancy induction and release in buds and seeds. In: Anderson, J.V., editor. Advances in Plant Dormancy. Cham, Switzerland. Springer International Publishing AG. pp.235-256.
Ethidium bromide-free DNA in chimeric gene construction involving multiple DNA segments -
Chao, W.S. 2014. Ethidium bromide-free DNA in chimeric gene construction involving multiple DNA segments. Austin Journal of Plant Biology. 1(1):2.
Leafy spurge genomics: A model to investigate development, stress responses, and invasiveness of a noxious weed -
Horvath, D., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E., Dogramaci, M. 2015. Leafy spurge genomics: A model to investigate development, stress responses, and invasiveness of a noxious weed. In: Sablok, G., Ueno, S., Varotto, C., Kumar, S., Kuo, J. editors. Advances in the Understanding of Biological Sciences Using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Approaches. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. p. 63-78. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17157-9.
The resemblance and disparity of gene expression in dormant and non-dormant seeds and crown buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Anderson, J.V., Foley, M.E., Horvath, D.P. 2014. The resemblance and disparity of gene expression in dormant and non-dormant seeds and crown buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 14:216. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-014-0216-4.
Foliar application of glyphosate affects molecular mechanisms in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) and alters their vegetative growth patterns -
Dogramaci, M., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E. 2014. Foliar application of glyphosate affects molecular mechanisms in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) and alters their vegetative growth patterns. Weed Science. 62(2):217-229.
Increase in ACC oxidase levels and activities during paradormancy release of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) buds -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M., Suttle, J.C., Jia, Y. 2013. Increase in ACC oxidase levels and activities during paradormancy release of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) buds. Planta. 238:205-215.
Induction of endodormancy in crown buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) implicates a role for ethylene and cross-talk between photoperiod and temperature -
Dogramaci, M., Foley, M.E., Chao, W.S., Christoffers, M.J., Anderson, J.V. 2013. Induction of endodormancy in crown buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) implicates a role for ethylene and cross-talk between photoperiod and temperature. Plant Molecular Biology. 81(6):577-593.
BAC library development, and clone characterization for dormancy-responsive DREB4A, DAM, and FT from leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) identifies differential splicing and conserved promoter motifs -
Horvath, D.P., Kudrna, D., Talag, J., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Wing, R., Foley, M.E., Dogramaci, M. 2013. BAC library development, and clone characterization for dormancy-responsive DREB4A, DAM, and FT from leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) identifies differential splicing and conserved promoter motifs. Weed Science. 61(2):303-309.
The transcriptomes of dormant leafy spurge seeds under alternating temperature are differentially affected by a germination-enhancing pretreatment -
Foley, M.E., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P., Dogramaci, M., Anderson, J.V. 2013. The transcriptomes of dormant leafy spurge seeds under alternating temperature are differentially affected by a germination-enhancing pretreatment. Journal of Plant Physiology. 170(6):539-547.
Selection and validation of endogenous reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Foley, M.E., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V. 2012. Selection and validation of endogenous reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). PLoS One. 7(8):e42839.
Molecular mechanisms responsive to dehydration may impact the invasiveness of perennial weeds under global climate change -
Auxin and ABA act as central regulators of developmental networks associated with paradormancy in Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) -
Anderson, J.V., Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P., Foley, M.E., Chao, W.S., Suttle, J.C., Thimmapuram, J., Hernandez, A.G., Ali, S., Mikel, M.A. 2012. Auxin and ABA act as central regulators of developmental networks associated with paradormancy in Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense). Functional and Integrative Genomics. 12(3):515-531.
Molecular biology approaches to weed management -
Chao, W.S. 2012. Molecular biology approaches to weed management. Zacao Kexue (Weed Science). 30:1-10.
Alternating temperature breaks dormancy in leafy spurge seeds and impacts signaling networks associated with HY5 -
Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E., Dogramaci, M., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P. 2011. Alternating temperature breaks dormancy in leafy spurge seeds and impacts signaling networks associated with HY5. Functional and Integrative Genomics. 11(4):637-649.
Changes in the transcriptome of dry leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) seeds imbibed at a constant and alternating temperature -
Foley, M.E., Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V. 2012. Changes in the transcriptome of dry leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) seeds imbibed at a constant and alternating temperature. Weed Science. 60(1):48-56.
Autophosphorylation is crucial for CDK-activating kinase (Ee;CDKF;1) activity and complex formation in leafy spurge -
Jia, Y., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. 2011. Autophosphorylation is crucial for CDK-activating kinase (Ee;CDKF;1) activity and complex formation in leafy spurge. Plant Science. 180:259-267.
Preface: Plant Dormancy, A Mechanism Involving Assorted Molecular, Physiological, and Cellular Processes -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V. 2010. Preface: Plant Dormancy, A Mechanism Involving Assorted Molecular, Physiological, and Cellular Processes. Plant Molecular Biology. 73:1-2. DOI:10.1007/s11103-010-9627-2.
Extended Low Temperature Impacts Dormancy Status, Flowering Competence, and Transcript Profiles in Crown Buds of Leafy Spurge -
Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E., Christoffers, M.J., Anderson, J.V. 2010. Low Temperature Impacts Dormancy Status, Flowering Competence, and Transcript Profiles in Crown Buds of Leafy Spurge. Plant Molecular Biology. 73:207-226. DOI:10.1007/s11103-010-9621-8.
Bud dormancy in perennial plants: a mechanism for survival. In:Dormancy of Cells and Organisms -
Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E. (2010) Bud Dormancy in Perennial Plants: A Mechanism for Survival. In: Lubzens, E., Cerda, J. and Clark, M. (eds.), Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments. Topics in Current Genetics 21, Chapter 5, Hohmann, S. (series ed.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg. pp 69-90. DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-12422-8_5.
Characterization, Expression and Function of DORMANCY ASSOCIATED MADS-BOX Genes from Leafy Spurge -
Horvath, D.P., Sung, S., Kim, D., Chao, W., Anderson, J. 2010. Characterization, Expression and Function of DORMANCY ASSOCIATED MADS-BOX Genes from Leafy Spurge. Plant Molecular Biology. 73:169-179. DOI:10.1007/s11103-009-9596-5.
Initial Changes in the Transcriptome of Euphorbia esula Seeds Induced to Germinate with a Combination of Constant and Diurnal Alternating Temperatures -
Foley, M.E., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Dogramaci, M., Horvath, D.P. 2010. Initial Changes in the Transcriptome of Euphorbia esula Seeds Induced to Germinate with a Combination of Constant and Diurnal Alternating Temperatures. Plant Molecular Biology. 73:131-142. DOI:10.1007/s11103-009-9569-8.
Changes in the Expression of Carbohydrate Metabolism Genes during Three Phases of Bud Dormancy in Leafy Spurge -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M.D. 2010. Changes in the expression of carbohydrate metabolism genes during three phases of bud dormancy in leafy spurge. Plant Molecular Biology. 73:227-239.
Differential Expression of Carbohydrate Metabolism Genes Associated with Bud Dormancy Changes in Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M. 2009. Differential Expression of Carbohydrate Metabolism Genes Associated with Bud Dormancy Changes in Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula). 4th International Symposium on Plant Dormancy Program and Abstract Book. Page 24.
Transcriptome Profiles Associated with Dormancy Status in Seeds of Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Foley, M.E., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S. 2009. Transcriptome Profiles Associated with Dormancy Status in Seeds of Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula). 4th International Symposium on Plant Dormancy Program and Abstracts Book. Page 29.
Genomic and Breeding Resources of the Euphorbia -
Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P. Model Weeds for Genomics. In: Stewart, N., Editor. Weedy and Invasive Plant Genomics. 1st Edition. Ames, IA. Wiley-Blackwell. p. 33-52.
Differential expression of carbohydrate metabolism genes during bud dormancy changes in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M. 2009. Differential expression of carbohydrate metabolism genes during bud dormancy changes in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). [Abstract] American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting. Abs#P21001.
Cloning, characterization, regulation, and function of dormancy-associated MADS-BOX genes from leafy spurge -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. 2009. Cloning, Characterization, Regulation, and Function of Dormancy-associated MADS-BOX Genes from Leafy Spurge [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. Presentation #276.
Autophosphorylation affects protein complex formation and activity of CDK-activating kinase (Ee;CDKF;1) in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Chao, W.S., Jia, Y., Anderson, J.V. Autophosphorylation Affects Protein Complex Formation and Activity of CDK-Activating Kinase (Ee;CDKF;1) in Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula)[Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. Presentation #77.
Cloning, Characterization, Regulation, and Function of DORMANCY-ASSOCIATED MADS-BOX Genes from Leafy Spurge -
Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V. 2009. Cloning, Characterization, Regulation, and Function of DORMANCY-ASSOCIATED MADS-BOX Genes from Leafy Spurge [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P720.
Transcriptome analysis identifies novel responses and potential regulatory genes involved in seasonal dormancy transitions of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) -
Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Suttle, J.C., Anderson, J.V., Thimmapuram, J. 2008. Transcriptome analysis identifies novel responses and potential regulatory genes involved in seasonal dormancy transitions of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 9:536. DOI:10.1186/1471-2164-9-536.
Development of an efficient in vitro regeneration system for leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) -
Xu, B., Dai, W., Chao, W.S. 2008. An Efficient In Vitro Regeneration of Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. 44:548-556.
CDK-activating kinase (Ee;CDKF;1) of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) forms both homo-dimers and homo-trimers in its native state -
Chao, W.S., Jia, Y., Anderson, J.V. 2008. CDK-activating kinase (Ee;CDKF;1) of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) forms both homo-dimers and homo-trimers in its native state. [Abstract] American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting, June 26-July 1, 2008, Merida Mexico. Abs#P27007.
Growth regulators and chemicals stimulate germination of leafy spurge seeds (Euphorbia esula) -
Foley, M.E., Chao, W.S. 2008. Growth regulators and chemicals stimulate germination of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) seeds. Weed Science. 56:516-522
Changes in well-defined phases of bud dormancy associated with shifts in carbohydrate metabolism may involve beta-amylases -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P. 2008. Changes in well-defined phases of bud dormancy associated with shifts in carbohydrate metabolism may involve beta-amylases. Meeting Abstract. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. Presentation 63.
Genomics approach to investigate seasonal dormancy transitions in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) -
Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Foley, M.E. 2008. Genomics approach to investigate seasonal dormancy transitions in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Plant and Animal Genome Conference. W77: Bud Dormancy.
Real-time PCR as a tool to study weed biology -
Chao, W.S. 2008. Real-time PCR as a tool to study weed biology. Weed Science. 56:290-296.
Changes in well-defined phases of bud dormancy may involve shifts in carbohydrate metabolism -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P. 2007. Changes in well-defined phases of bud dormancy may involve shifts in carbohydrate metabolism. [Abstract]. Plant Biology & Botany 2007 Program & Abstract Book. P26013. p.150.
Current review on signals regulating dormancy in vegetative buds -
Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P., Foley, M.E., Anderson, J.V. 2007. Current review on signals regulating dormancy in vegetative buds. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology. 1(1):49-56
Signals regulating dormancy in vegetative buds -
Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V. 2007. Signals regulating dormancy in vegetative buds. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology. 1(1):49-56.
Characterization of an EST database for the perennial weed leafy spurge: an important resource for weed biology research -
Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E., Hernandez, A.G., Thimmapuram, J., Lei, L., Gong, G.L., Band, M., Kim, R., Mikel, M.A. 2007. Characterization of an EST database for the perennial weed leafy spurge: an important resource for weed biology research. Weed Science. 55:193-203. DOI:10.1614/WS-06-138.1.
Development and characterization of genomics resources for leafy spurge: A model perennial weed for functional genomics studies -
Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E. 2007. Development and characterization of genomics resources for leafy spurge: A model perennial weed for functional genomics studies. [Abstract]Plant and Animal Genome Conference. W433.
Real-time PCR as a tool to study weed biology -
Chao, W.S. 2007. Real-time PCR as a tool to study weed biology. [Abstract] Weed Science Society of America. Presentation No. 147.
Potential roles for autophosphorylation, kinase activity, and abundance of a CDK-activating kinase (Ea;CDKF;1) during growth in leafy spurge -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M.D., Jia, Y., Shelver, W.L., Anderson, J.V., Umeda, M. 2007. Potential roles for autophosphorylation, kinase activity, and abundance of a CDK-activating kinase (Ea;CDKF;1) during growth in leafy spurge. Plant Molecular Biology. 63(3):365-379. DOI:10.1007/s11103-006-9094-y.
AUTOPHOSPHORYLATION AND KINASE ACTIVITY OF A CDK-ACTIVATING KINASE (CAK1EE) FROM LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M.D., Jia, Y., Shelver, W.L., Anderson, J.V., Umeda, M. Autophosphorylation and kinase activity of a cdk-activating kinase (cak1ee) from leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). 2006 American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available: http://abstracts.aspb.org/pb2006/public/P21/P21007.html
TRANSCRIPTOME ANALYSIS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) CROWN BUDS DURING SHIFTS IN WELL-DEFINED PHASES OF DORMANCY -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Soto-Suarez, M., Chao, W.S. 2006. Transcriptome analysis of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) crown buds during shifts in well-defined phases of dormancy. Weed Science. 54:821-827.
SUBTRACTIVE CDNA LIBRARIES IDENTIFY DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES IN DORMANT AND GROWING BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) -
Jia, Y., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Gu, Y.-Q., Lym, R.G., Chao, W.S. 2006. Subtractive cDNA libraries identify differentially expressed genes in dormant and growing buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Plant Molecular Biology. 61:329-344.
MICROARRAY ANALYSIS IDENTIFIES GENES INVOLVED IN CROWN BUD DORMANCY IN LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. Microarray analysis identifies genes involved in crown bud dormancy in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 46:92.
SUBTRACTIVE CDNA LIBRARIES IDENTIFY DIFFERENTIALLY-EXPRESSED GENES IN DORMANT AND GROWING BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) -
Jia, Y., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Gu, Y.Q., Lym, R.G., Chao, W.S. 2006. Subtractive cDNA libraries identify differentially-expressed genes in dormant and growing buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 46:30.
MICROARRAY ANALYSIS IDENTIFIES GENES INVOLVED IN CROWN BUD DORMANCY IN LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. 2006. Microarray analysis identifies genes involved in crown bud dormancy in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 46:92.
CARBOHYDRATES AFFECT DORMANCY AND GROWTH IN UNDERGROUND BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P. 2005. Carbohydrates affect dormancy and growth in underground buds of leafy spurge. Leafy Spurge News. XXVII(1):9.
SUGARS, HORMONES, AND ENVIRONMENT AFFECT THE DORMANCY STATUS IN UNDERGROUND ADVENTITIOUS BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M.D., Anderson, J.V., Gesch, R.W., Horvath, D.P. 2006. Sugars, hormones, and environment affect the dormancy status in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Weed Science. 54(1):59-68.
TRANSCRIPTOME ANALYSIS OF PARADORMANCY RELEASE IN ROOT BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) -
Horvath, D.P., Soto-Suárez, M., Chao, W.S., Jia, Y., Anderson, J.V. 2005. Transcriptome analysis of paradormancy release in root buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Weed Science. 53(6):795-801.
IDENTIFICATION OF DIFFERENTIALLY-EXPRESSED GENES IN DORMANT AND GROWING BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) -
Jia, Y., Gu, Y.Q., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. 2005. Identification of differentially-expressed genes in dormant and growing buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). [Abstract]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Final Program and Abstract Supplement, Poster 670, Page 225.
SEASONAL SHIFTS IN DORMANCY STATUS, CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM, AND RELATED GENE EXPRESSION IN CROWN BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE. -
Anderson, J.V., Gesch, R.W., Jia, Y., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P. 2005. Seasonal shifts in dormancy status, carbohydrate metabolism, and related gene expression in crown buds of leafy spurge. Plant, Cell and Environment. 28(12):1567-1578.
POTENTIAL MODEL WEEDS TO STUDY GENOMICS, ECOLOGY, AND PHYSIOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY -
Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Foley, M.E. 2005. Potential model weeds to study genomics, ecology, and physiology in the 21st century. Weed Science. 53(6):929-937.
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST LEAFY SPURGE – BUD DORMANCY AND GROWTH -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Foley, M.E. 2005. Fundamental research in the fight against leafy spurge – bud dormancy and growth. [Abstract]. Invasive Species Workshop. Page No. 35.
CLONING, CHARACTERIZATION, AND EXPRESSION OF GROWTH REGULATOR CYCLIN D3-2 IN LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Jia, Y., Chao, W.S. 2005. Cloning,characterization, and expression of growth regulator CYCLIN D3-2 in leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). Weed Science. 53:431-437.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-INDUCED SHIFTS IN SUGAR METABOLISM MAY AFFECT DORMANCY STATUS IN UNDERGROUND ADVENTITIOUS BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA). -
Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P., Jia, Y., Gesch, R.W. 2005. Environmentally-induced shifts in sugar metabolism may affect dormancy status in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Page No. 121.
SUBTRACTIVE HYBRIDIZATION AS A TOOL TO SCREEN FOR GENES INVOLVED IN DORMANCY AND GROWTH IN UNDERGROUND ADVENTITIOUS BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) -
Jia, Y., Gu, Y., Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. 2005. Subtractive hybridization as a tool to screen for genes involved in dormancy and growth in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Page No. 120.
UNDERSTANDING SHOOT DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN WEEDS: CLONING AND EXPRESSION OF SHOOTMERISTEMLESS FROM LEAFY SPURGE. -
Varanasi, V., Jia, Y., Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P. 2005. Understanding shoot development and growth in weeds: cloning and expression of shootmeristemless from leafy spurge. [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Page No. 68.
EXPRESSION AND REGULATION OF CELL CYCLE GENES IN UNDERGROUND ADVENTITIOUS BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V., Horvath, D.P., Shelver, W.L., Foley, M.E. 2004.Expression and regulation of cell cycle genes in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting.
LEAFY SPURGE: A MODEL PLANT FOR GENOMIC ANALYSIS OF BUD DORMANCY AND INSECT/HERBICIDE RESISTANCE -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S. 2005. Leafy spurge: a model plant for genomic analysis of bud dormancy and insect/herbicide resistance. [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Page No. 117.
THE SECRETS OF WEED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: NEW GENOMIC BASED TOOLS TO ILLUMINATE THE MECHANISMS. -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Sonju, R., Jia, Y., Chao, W.S. 2005. The secrets of weed growth and development: new genomic based tools to illuminate the mechanisms. [Abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Page No. 66.
DOES DORMANCY BREAK IN ROOT BUD OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) REQUIRE PHOSPHORYLATION OF CDK-ACTIVATING KINASE (CAK)? -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M.D. 2004. Does dormancy break in root bud of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) require phosphorylation of CDK-activating kinase (CAK)?. [Abstract]. July 24-28, 2004. Lake Buena Vista, FL.
AT1G36390 IS HIGHLY CONSERVED, AND MAY PLAY A ROLE IN SHOOT DEVELOPMENT -
Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S. 2004. At1g36390 is highly conserved, and may play a role in shoot development [Abstract]. 15th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research. Page No. T02-047.
INVOLVEMENT OF CDK-ACTIVATING KINASE (CAK) PHOSPHORYLATION DURING DORMANCY BREAK IN ROOT BUD OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) -
Chao, W.S., Serpe, M.D., Anderson, J.V. 2004. Involvement of CDK-activating Kinase (CAK) phosphorylation during dormancy break in root bud of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). [Abstract]. 3rd International Plant Dormancy Symposium.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DORMANCY STATUS IN LEAFY SPURGE CROWN BUDS IN RESPONSE TO REAL WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CUES -
Anderson, J.V., Gesch, R.W., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P. 2004. A comprehensive review of dormancy status in leafy spurge crown buds in response to real world environmental and physiological cues. [Abstract]. 3rd International Symposium on Plant Dormancy. P. 5.
KNOWING WHEN TO GROW: SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION PROCESSES REGULATING DORMANCY IN VEGETATIVE BUDS. -
Horvath, D.P., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Foley, M.E. 2003. Knowing when to grow: signal transduction processes regulating dormancy in vegetative buds. Trends in Plant Science. 8:534-540.
EUPHORBIA ESULA -
Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V. 2004. Euphorbia esula. In: Crop Protection Compendium, 2004 edition. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.
THE ORGANIZATION AND RATE OF EVOLUTION OF THE WHEAT TRANSCRIPTOME ARE CORRELATED WITH RECOMBINATION RATES ALONG WHEAT CHROMOSOME ARMS -
Akhunov, E.D., Goodyear, A.J., Geng, S., Qi, L., Echalier, B., Gill, B.S., Miftahudin, Gustafson, J.P., Lazo, G.R., Chao, W.S. 2003. The organization and rate of evolution of the wheat transcriptome are correlated with recombination rates along wheat chromosome arms. Genome Research. 13(5):753-763.
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF SIGNALS CONTROLLING DORMANCY AND GROWTH IN UNDERGROUND ADVENTITIOUS BUDS OF LEAFY SPURGE -
Horvath, D.P., Chao, W.S., Anderson, J.V. 2002. Molecular analysis of signals controlling dormancy and growth in underground adventitious buds of leafy spurge. Plant Physiology. 128:1439-1446.
CONTEMPORARY METHODS TO INVESTIGATE SEED AND BUD DORMANCY -
Chao, W.S. 2002. Contemporary methods to investigate seed and bud dormancy. Weed Science. 50:215-226.
A CURRENT REVIEW ON THE REGULATION OF DORMANCY IN VEGETATIVE BUDS -
Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P. 2001. A current review on the regulation of dormancy in vegetative buds. Weed Science. 49:581-589.
A MOST TROUBLESOME WEED: WHAT HAS BEEN DONE, WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO? -
Foley, M.E., Anderson, J.V., Chao, W.S., Horvath, D.P. 2001. A most troublesome weed: what has been done, what else can we do?. [Abstract]. Leafy Spurge Symposium Proceedings. TEAM Leafy Spurge Spurgefest Symposium. Medora, ND. p.29.
MICRO-ARRAY: A NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE QUEST TO VANQUISH LEAFY SPURGE -
Chao, W.S. 2001. Micro-array: a new technology in the quest to vanquish leafy spurge. Leafy Spurge News. Vol. XXIII(1):7.