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Melissa Jia
Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center
Geneticist Plants

Phone: (870) 672-6130
Fax: (870) 673-7581

2890 HWY 130 EAST
STUTTGART, AR 72160

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Enhancing the searchability, breeding utility and efficient management of germplasm accessions in the USDA-ARS rice collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McClung, A.M., Edwards, J., Jia, M.H., Huggins, T.D., Bockelman, H.E., Ali, L., Eizenga, G.C. 2020. Enhancing the searchability, breeding utility and efficient management of germplasm accessions in the USDA-ARS rice collection. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20256.
Characterization of rice blast resistance gene Pi-z (t) in rice germplasm using DNA markers and Pathogenicity assays - (Abstract Only)
Roy-Chowdhury, M., Jia, Y., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Cartwright, R. 2010. Characterization of rice blast resistance gene Pi-z (t) in rice germplasm using DNA markers and Pathogenicity assays. In: 87th Meeting of the Southern Division of the American Phytopathological Society, Orlando, FL, February 7-8-2010.
Efficient accession management and characterization of the USDA-ARS rice germplasm collection through phenotyping and genotyping - (Abstract Only)
Huggins, T.D., McClung, A.M., Edwards, J., Jia, M.H., Bockelman, H.E., Ali, M.L., Eizenga, G.C. 2020. Efficient accession management and characterization of the USDA-ARS rice germplasm collection through phenotyping and genotyping. Meeting Abstract.
Co-evolutionary mechanisms of Oryza sativa and Magnaporthe oryzae pathosystem - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Wang, X., Jia, M.H., Wamishe, Y., Valent, B. 2020. Co-evolutionary mechanisms of Oryza sativa and Magnaporthe oryzae pathosystem [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, California, January 11-15, 2020.
Identification of critical amino acid residues in Ptr mediated plant innate immunity - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Zhai, H., Jia, M.H., Liu, Y. 2020. Identification of critical amino acid residues in Ptr mediated plant innate immunity [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, California, January 11-15, 2020.
SNP markers for panicle architecture and grain traits based on RDP1 GWA-QTL and available for japonica rice improvement - (Abstract Only)
Eizenga, G.C., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Edwards, J., McClung, A.M. 2019. SNP markers for panicle architecture and grain traits based on RDP1 GWA-QTL and available for japonica rice improvement. Abstract, Plant and Animal Genome Conference XXVIII, San Diego, California, January 11-15, 2020.
SNP markers for panicle architecture and grain traits developed from GWA-QTL and available for japonica rice improvement - (Abstract Only)
Eizenga, G.C., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Edwards, J., McClung, A.M. 2019. SNP markers for panicle architecture and grain traits developed from GWA-QTL and available for japonica rice improvement. Abstract, Plant and Animal Genome Conference XXVIII, San Diego, California, January 11-15, 2020.
Curating the USDA-ARS rice germplasm collection: efficient accession management and characterization through phenotyping and genotyping - (Proceedings)
Phylogenetic origin and dispersal pattern of Taiwan weedy rice. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, D., Gealy, D.R., Jia, M.H., Edwards, J., Lai, M., McClung, A.M. 2019. Phylogenetic origin and dispersal pattern of Taiwan weedy rice. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5683.
Development and characterization of a large mutant population of a rice variety Katy for functional genomics studies and breeding Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, Y., Wang, Z., Jia, M.H., Rutger, J.N., Moldenhauer, K. 2019. Development and characterization of a large mutant population of a rice variety Katy for functional genomics studies and breeding. Crop Breeding, Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.20900/cbgg20190014.
Registration of the ‘Estrela/NSFTV199’ Rice Recombinant Inbred Line Mapping Population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eizenga, G.C., Chen, M., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Edwards, J. 2019. Registration of the ‘Estrela/NSFTV199’ Rice Recombinant Inbred Line Mapping Population. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:469-478.
A toolbox for managing blast and sheath blight diseases of rice in the United States of America Reprint Icon ()
Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Want, X., Zhao, H. 2019. A toolbox for managing blast and sheath blight diseases of rice in the United States of America. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.86901.
Functional characterization of a new class of rice blast resistance gene Ptr - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Zhao, H., Wang, X., Minkenberg, B., Wheatley, M., Fan, J., Jia, M.H., Famoso, A., Edwards, J., Wamishe, Y., Valent, B., Want, G., Yang, Y. 2019. Functional characterization of a new class of rice blast resistance gene Ptr. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
Validation of yield component traits identified by GWA mapping in a tropical japonica x tropical japonica rice mapping population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eizenga, G.C., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Boykin, D.L., Liakat, A.M., Shakiba, E., Tran, N.T., McCouch, S.R., Edwards, J. 2018. Validation of yield component traits identified by GWA mapping in a tropical japonica x tropical japonica rice mapping population. The Plant Genome. https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2018.04.0021.
Identifying panicle architecture traits for rice improvement: a treasure hunt from genome-wide association studies to QTL validation, marker development and germplasm release - (Abstract Only)
Eizenga, G.C., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Edwards, J., McClung, A.M. 2018. Identifying panicle architecture traits for rice improvement: a treasure hunt from genome-wide association studies to QTL validation, marker development and germplasm release. Available: http://ricecongress2018.irri.org/conference-program.
The rice blast resistance gene Ptr encodes an atypical protein required for broad spectrum disease resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, H., Wang, X., Jia, Y., Minkenberg, B., Wheatley, M., Fan, J., Jia, M.H., Famoso, A., Edwards, J., Wamishe, Y., Valent, B., Wang, G., Yang, Y. 2018. The rice blast resistance gene Ptr encodes an atypical protein required for broad spectrum disease resistance. Nature Communications. https://doi.org:10.1038/s41467-018-04369-4.
Functional interactions of major rice blast resistance genes Pi-ta with Pi-b and minor blast resistance QTLs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Pinson, S.R., Wang, X., Wu, B. 2018. Functional interactions of major rice blast resistance genes Pi-ta with Pi-b and minor blast resistance QTLs. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-18-0032-R.
Novel QTLs affecting rice kernel fissure resistance discovered in the cultivar ‘Saber’ augment those from ‘Cybonnet’ Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinson, S.R., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Gibbons, J.W. 2018. Novel QTLs affecting rice kernel fissure resistance discovered in the cultivar ‘Saber’ augment those from ‘Cybonnet’. Crop Science. https://doi.org:10.2135/cropsci2017.10.0593.
Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of curation of the USDA-ARS world rice collection - (Proceedings)
McClung, A.M., Bockelman, H.E., Jia, M.H., Edwards, J. 2018. Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of curation of the USDA-ARS world rice collection. Proceedings of 37th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 19-22, 2018, Long Beach, California. p 79. Electronic Publication.
Dynamic changes of rice blast fungus in the USA through six decades - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Wang, X., Bianco, T.A., Jia, M.H., Wamishe, Y., Valent, B. 2018. Dynamic changes of rice blast fungus in the USA through six decades. Proceedings of 37th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 19-22, 2018, Long Beach, California. p 91. Electronic Publication.
Developing molecular markers for use in marker-assisted selection from rice genome-wide association studies - (Proceedings)
Eizenga, G.C., Edwards, J., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Boykin, D.L. 2018. Developing molecular markers for use in marker-assisted selection from rice genome-wide association studies. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. February 19-22, 2018, San Diego, California. p. 71-72.
Validation of yield component traits identified by GWA mapping in a rice tropical japonica x tropical japonica RIL mapping population - (Abstract Only)
Eizenga, G.C., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Boykin, D.L., Ali, L.M., Shakiba, E., McCouch, S.R., Edwards, J.D. 2017. Validation of yield component traits identified by GWA mapping in a rice tropical japonica x tropical japonica RIL mapping population. Crop Science Society of America. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2017am/webprogram/Paper106518.html.
Dynamic changes in the rice blast population in the USA over six decades Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Jia, Y., Wamishe, Y., Jia, M.H., Valent, B. 2017. Dynamic changes in the rice blast population in the USA over six decades. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. https://doi:10.1094/MPMI-04-17-0101-R.
Genetic analysis of genetic basis of a physiological disorder "straighthead’’ in rice (Oryza sativa L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, X., Yan, W., Agrama, H., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Jia, L., Moldenhauer, K., Correa, F., Wu, D. 2016. Genetic analysis of genetic basis of a physiological disorder "straighthead’’ in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Genes and Genomics. doi: 10.1007/s13258-016-0394-6.
Genome-wide association of rice blast disease resistance and yield-related components of rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Jia, M.H., Ghai, P., Lee, F.N., Jia, Y. 2015. Genome-wide association of rice blast disease resistance and yield-related components of rice. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 28(12):1383-1392. doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-06-15-0131-R.
Confirming and identifying new loci for rice blast disease resistance using magnaporthe oryzae field isolates in the US - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xing, J., Jia, M.H., Correll, J.C., Yuan, L., Deng, H., Jia, Y. 2015. Confirming and identifying new loci for rice blast disease resistance using magnaporthe oryzae field isolates in the US. Crop Science. 55:2620-2627. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2015.02.0077.
Exploring sheath blight quantitative trait loci in a Lemont/O. meridionalis advanced backcross population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eizenga, G.C., Jia, M.H., Pinson, S.R., Gasore, E.R., Prasad, B. 2015. Exploring sheath blight quantitative trait loci in a Lemont/O. meridionalis advanced backcross population. Molecular Breeding. 35(6):140. doi:10.1007/s11032-015-0332-3.
Development of molecular markers for breeding for disease resistant crops - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Liu, Y., Wang, X., Scheuermann, K., Jia, M.H., Mcclung, A.M. 2015. Development of molecular markers for breeding for disease resistant crops. Permanent identification: urn:nbn:de:0294-sp-2015-1-2. Proceedings of XVIII International Plant Protection Congress. August 24-28, 2015. Berlin, Germany. OBT3, Page 88.
Registration of a rice gene mapping population of Lemont X Jasmine 85 recombinant inbred lines Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M. 2014. Registration of a rice gene mapping population of Lemont X Jasmine 85 recombinant inbred lines. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9:128-132.
Identification of candidate genes associated with positive and negative heterosis in rice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Venu, R.C., Ma, J., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Nobuta, K., Sreerekha, M.V., Moldenhauer, K., McClung, A.M., Meyers, B.C., Wang, G. 2014. Identification of candidate genes associated with positive and negative heterosis in rice. PLoS One. 9(4):e95178.
Characterization of rice blast resistance gene Pi61(t) in rice germplasm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, J., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y. 2014. Characterization of rice blast resistance gene Pi61(t) in rice germplasm. Plant Disease. 98(9):1200-1204.
Elucidation of molecular dynamics of invasive species of rice - (Proceedings)
Yan, L., Qin, X., Vigueira, C., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Gealy, D.R., Olsen, K., Caicedo, A., Burgos, N. 2014. Elucidation of molecular dynamics of invasive species of rice. Proc. 35th Rice Tech. Work. Group Meet., New Orleans, LA, p.94. Feb 18-21, 2014. CDROM.
Identification of candidate genes associated with heterosis in rice - (Proceedings)
Venu, R.C., Ma, J., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Nobuta, K., Sreerekha, M.V., Moldenhauer, K., McClung, A.M., Meyers, B.C., Wang, G. 2014. Identification of candidate genes associated with heterosis in rice. Proc. 35th Rice Tech. Work. Group Meet., New Orleans, LA, p.53. Feb 18-21, 2014. CDROM.
Tagging quantitative trait loci for heading date and plant height in important breeding parents of rice (Oryza sativa) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Liu, G. 2014. Tagging quantitative trait loci for heading date and plant height in important breeding parents of rice (Oryza sativa). Euphytica. 197(2):191-200. DOI 10.1007/s10681-013-1051-7.
Association mapping of four important traits using the USDA rice mini-core collection ()
Yan, W., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Zhou, W., Xiong, H., Bryant, R.J. 2014. Association mapping of four important traits using the USDA rice mini-core collection. In Rice - Germplasm, Genetics and Improvement, Wengui Yan and Jinsong Bao (Ed.). Book Chapter. pp. 105–142. doi: 10.5772/56830.
Analysis of rice PDR-like ABC transporter genes in sheath blight resistance - (Abstract Only)
Lee, S., Sing, P., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y. 2013. Analysis of rice PDR-like ABC transporter genes in sheath blight resistance. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 50-O.
Identification of rice sheath blight and blast quantitative trait loci in two different O. satival/O. nivara advanced backcross populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eizenga, G.C., Prasad, B., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H. 2013. Identification of rice sheath blight and blast quantitative trait loci in two different O. satival/O. nivara advanced backcross populations. Molecular Breeding. 31(4):889-907. doi: 10.1007/s11032-013-9843-y.
Molecular mapping of four blast resistance genes using recombinant inbred lines of 93-11 and nipponbare Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hongmei, Y., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Venus, R., Wang, Z., Sun, C., Wang, G. 2013. Molecular mapping of four blast resistance genes using recombinant inbred lines of 93-11 and nipponbare. Journal of Plant Biology. 56:91-97.
Field performance of STG06L-35-061, a new genetic resource developed from crosses between weed-suppressive indica rice and commercial southern U.S. long-grains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gealy, D.R., Moldenhauer, K., Jia, M.H. 2013. Field performance of STG06L-35-061, a new genetic resource developed from crosses between weed-suppressive indica rice and commercial southern U.S. long-grains. Plant and Soil. 370(1):277-293.
Field performance and genetic makeup of RU1001161, a good quality selection from crosses between weed-suppressive indica rice and commercial U.S. southern long grains - (Abstract Only)
Gealy, D.R., Moldenhauer, K., Jia, M.H. 2012. Field performance and genetic makeup of RU1001161, a good quality selection from crosses between weed-suppressive indica rice and commercial U.S. southern long grains. 6th World Congress on Allelopathy. Dec. 15-19, 2011. Guangzhou, China. pg. 114.
Development of genetic markers linked to straighthead resistance through fine mapping in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pan, X., Zhang, Q., Yan, W., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Li, X., Jia, L., Xu, P., Correa-Victoria, F., Li, S. 2012. Development of genetic markers linked to straighthead resistance through fine mapping in rice (Oryza sativa L.). PLoS One. 7(12):e52540.
Similar traits, different genes? Examining convergent evolution in related weedy rice populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thurber, C.S., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Caicedo, A. 2013. Similar traits, different genes? Examining convergent evolution in related weedy rice populations. Molecular Ecology. 22:685-698. doi: 10.1111/mec.12147.
Establishment and application of an efficient, economic, and rapid rice DNA extraction method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, G., Jia, Y., Deren, C.W., Yan, Z., Jia, M.H., Dai, L. 2012. Establishment and application of an efficient, economic, and rapid rice DNA extraction method. Chinese Journal of Rice Science. 26(4):495-499.
Indica and Japonica crosses resulting in linkage block and recombination suppression on rice chromosome 12 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Wang, Z., Liu, G. 2012. Indica and Japonica crosses resulting in linkage block and recombination suppression on rice chromosome 12. PLoS One. 7(8):Article e43066.
Identification of the rice blast resistance gene Pi-b in the national small grains collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RoyChowdhury, M., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Cartwright, R. 2012. Identification of the rice blast resistance gene Pi-b in the national small grains collection. Phytopathology 102(7):700-706.
Genetic analysis of atypical U.S. red rice phenotypes: indications of prior gene flow in rice fields? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gealy, D.R., Agrama, H., Jia, M.H. 2012. Genetic analysis of atypical U.S. red rice phenotypes: indications of prior gene flow in rice fields? Weed Science. 60:451-461. DOI: 10.1614/WS-D-11-00159.1.
A major gene resistant to straighthead was identifed using two RIL populations - (Proceedings)
Xuhao, P., Yan, W., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Jia, L., Qijun, Z., Pizhou, X., Bihu, H., Femando, C., Shigui, L. 2013. A major gene resistant to straighthead was identifed using two RIL populations. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. Feb.27-Mar.1,2012. Hot Springs, AR. pg. 45.
Understanding rice heterosis using deep sequencing - (Abstract Only)
Venu, R., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Nobuta, K., Sreerekha, M., Moldenhauer, K.A., Pellgrini, M., Jacobsen, S.E., Mcclung, A.M. 2012. Understanding rice heterosis using deep sequencing. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2012. Hot Springs, AR. pg. 46-47..
Identification of expressed genes in the mapped QTLs for yield related traits in rice - (Abstract Only)
Venu, R., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Nobuta, K., Sreerekha, M., Moldenhauer, K.A., Pellgrini, M., Jacobsen, S.E., Mcclung, A.M. 2012. Identification of expressed genes in the mapped QTLs for yield related traits in rice. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2012. Hot Springs, AR. pg. 61.
Molecular evolution of the rice blast resistance gene Pi-ta in invasive weedy rice in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Gealy, D.R., Olsen, K.M., Caicedo, A.L. 2011. Molecular evolution of the rice blast resistance gene Pi-ta in invasive weedy rice in the USA. PLoS One. 6(10):e26260. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0026260.
Registration of a rice gene-mapping population consisting of 'TeQing'-into-'Lemont' backcross introgression lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinson, S.R., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Fjellstrom, R.G., Sharma, A., Wang, Y., Tabien, R.E., Li, Z. 2012. Registration of a rice gene-mapping population consisting of 'TeQing'-into-'Lemont' backcross introgression lines. Journal of Plant Registrations. 6(1):128-135. doi: 10.3198/jpr2011.02.0066crmp.
Registration of four rice germplasm lines with improved resistance to sheath blight and blast diseases Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, Y., Liu, G., Correa-Victoria, F.J., Mcclung, A.M., Oard, J.H., Bryant, R.J., Jia, M.H., Corell, J.C. 2012. Registration of four rice germplasm lines with improved resistance to sheath blight and blast diseases. Journal of Plant Registrations. 6(1):95-100.
Analysis of rice blast resistance gene Pi-z in rice germplasm using pathogenicity assays and DNA markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RoyChowdhury, M., Jia, Y., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Cartwright, R. 2012. Analysis of rice blast resistance gene Pi-z in rice germplasm using pathogenicity assays and DNA markers. Euphytica. 184:35-46.
Release of four new breeding lines having resistance to blast and sheath blight diseases ()
Jia, Y., Bryant, R.J., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M., Liu, G., Oard, J., Correa, F. 2011. Release of four new breeding lines having resistance to blast and sheath blight diseases. Texas Rice Special Section, Highlighting Research in 2011. p. VIII-IX.
Molecular mapping of yield related traits in a recombinant inbred line population of a Nipponbare x 93-11 cross and identification of candidate genes associated with heterosis in rice - (Abstract Only)
Venu, R., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Nobuta, K., Sreerekha, M., Moldenhauer, K., Pellegrini, M., Jacobsen, S., McClung, A.M., Meyers, B., Wang, G. 2011. Molecular mapping of yield related traits in a recombinant inbred line population of a Nipponbare x 93-11 cross and identification of candidate genes associated with heterosis in rice [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting, Minneapoli, Minnesota. Abstract P15068.
A rice diversity panel evaluated for genetic and agro-morphological diversity between subpopulations and its geographic distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liakat Ali, M., McClung, A.M., Jia, M.H., Kimball, J.A., McCouch, S.R., Eizenga, G.C. 2011. A rice diversity panel evaluated for genetic and agro-morphological diversity between subpopulations and its geographic distribution. Crop Science. 51(5):2021-2035. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2010.11.0641
“Rice Diversity Panel”: A Genetic Resource for Exploring Phenotype-Genotype Associations in O. sativa. - (Abstract Only)
Ali, M., Goodall, D., Jia, M.H., Tung, C., Wright, M.H., Zaho, K., Bustamante, C.D., Mcclung, A.M., Mccouch, S.R., Eizenga, G.C. 2010. “Rice Diversity Panel”: A Genetic Resource for Exploring Phenotype-Genotype Associations in O. sativa.. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://www.intl-pag.org/19/abstracts/P05b_PAGXIX_255.html.
Linkage Block and Recombination Suppression at the Pi-ta locus at the Centromere Region of Rice Chromosome 12 - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Liu, G. 2011. Linkage Block and Recombination Suppression at the Pi-ta locus at the Centromere Region of Rice Chromosome 12. American Phytopathology Society. 101:S82.
Characterization of the Pi-b Rice Blast Resistance Gene in the National Small Grains - (Abstract Only)
Roychowdhury, M., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Cartwright, R.D. 2011. Characterization of the Pi-b Rice Blast Resistance Gene in the National Small Grains. American Phytopathology Society. 101:S156.
Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of genetic differentiation and diversity in the USDA rice mini-core collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, X., Yan, W., Agrama, H., Hu, B., Jia, L., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Moldenhauer, K., McClung, A.M., Wu, D. 2010. Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of genetic differentiation and diversity in the USDA rice mini-core collection. Genetica. 138(11):1221-1230.
Mapping Blast and Sheath Blight QTL in an Advanced Backcross Bengal/O. nivara (Wild2) Population - (Abstract Only)
Eizenga, G.C., Prasad, B., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H. 2010. Mapping Blast and Sheath Blight QTL in an Advanced Backcross Bengal/O. nivara (Wild2) Population. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts.
Identification of rice blast resistant gene Pi-z(t) in NSGC using DNA markers and pathogenicity assays - (Abstract Only)
Roy-Chowdhury, M., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Fjellstrom, R.G., Cartwright, R.D. 2010. Identification of rice blast resistant gene Pi-z(t) in NSGC using DNA markers and pathogenicity assays [abstract]. 5th International Rice Blast Conference, August 12-14, 2010, Little Rock, Arkansas. Poster Abstract IV-CP-51.
Evolutionary dynamics and structure of the rice blast resistance locus Pi-ta in wild, cultivated, and US weedy rice - (Abstract Only)
Lee, S., Jia, Y., Costanzo, S., Olsen, K.M., Caicedo, A., Gealy, D.R., Jia, M.H. 2010. Evolutionary dynamics and structure of the rice blast resistance locus Pi-ta in wild, cultivated, and US weedy rice [abstract]. 5th International Rice Blast Conference, August 12-14, 2010, Little Rock, Arkansas. Abstract II-CO-85.
Development of strategies to manage rice blast disease in the USA Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Lin, M.J., Dai, Y., Costanzo, S., Lee, S., Rubinelli, F.G., Green, E.A., Jia, M.H., Mcclung, A.M., Fjellstrom, R.G., Correll, J.C., Roy-Chowdhury, M., Cartwright, R., Lee, F.N., Moldenhauer, K.K., Liu, G., Zhou, X.G., Wang, X., Wu, D., Rioux, R.A., Tavantzis, S., Xing, J., Yan, L., Singh, P. 2010. Development of strategies to manage rice blast disease in the USA. Symposium Proceedings. IV-P-62.
Identification and QTL mapping of blast resistance in wild Oryza species - (Proceedings)
Eizenga, G.C., Prasad, B., Jackson, A.K., Jia, M.H. 2010. Identification and QTL mapping of blast resistance in wild Oryza species. p. 95 In: Proc. 5th Int. Rice Blast Conf. 12-14 Aug. 2010. Little Rock, Arkansas USA.
Geographic description of genetic diversity and genetic relationships in the USDA Rice World Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, W., Agrama, H., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., McClung, A.M. 2010. Geographic description of genetic diversity and genetic relationships in the USDA Rice World Collection. Crop Science. 50:2406-2417.
Genetic structure associated with diversity and geographic distribution in the USDA rice world collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agrama, H.A., Yan, W., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., McClung, A.M. 2010 Genetic structure associated with diversity and geographic distribution in the USDA rice world collection. Natural Science. 2(4):247-291.
A “Rice Diversity Panel” evaluated for genetic and agro-morphological variation between subpopulations - (Proceedings)
Ali, M., Hancock, T.A., Jia, M.H., McCouch, S.R., Zhao, K., Tung, C., Wright, M., Reynolds, A., Bustamante, C.D., McClung, A.M., Eizenga, G.C. 2010. A “Rice Diversity Panel” evaluated for genetic and agro-morphological variation between subpopulations. In: Proceedings 33rdRice Technical Working Group Meetings, February 22-25, 2010, Biloxi, MS. CDROM
Characterization of the Recombinant Inbred Line Population Derived from the Cross of Nipponbare/9311 - (Proceedings)
Liu, G., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Venu, R., Wang, G., Meyers, B., McClung, A.M. 2010. Characterization of the Recombinant Inbred Line Population Derived from the Cross of Nipponbare/9311. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, Feb. 22-24, 2010, Biloxi, MS. CDROM
Linkage Drag: Implication for Plant Breeding - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Costanzo, S., Lee, S., Lin, M.J., Jia, M.H. 2010. Linkage Drag: Implication for Plant Breeding. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Rice Technical Working Group Meeting. CDROM.
A “Rice Diversity Panel” Evaluated For Variation In Agro-Morphological And Grain Quality Traits Among The Genetically Defined Subpopulations - (Abstract Only)
Ali, ML, Eizenga GC, Jia MH, McClung AM, McCouch SR. 2010. A “Rice Diversity Panel” Evaluated for variation in agro-morphological and grain quality traits among the genetically defined subpopulations. 2010. In: Proc. of the Plant & Animal Genomes XVIII Conf. 9-13 Jan. 2010. San Diego, California. Available at: http://www.intl-pag.org/18/abstracts/P05b_PAGXVIII_254.html
A population of ‘TeQing’-into-‘Lemont’ chromosome segment substitution lines supports QTL discovery, fine-mapping, and determination of breeding values - (Proceedings)
Pinson, S.R., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Fjellstrom, R.G., Sharma, A., Yang, Y., Tabien, R.E., Li, Z. 2009. A population of ‘TeQing’-into-‘Lemont’ chromosome segment substitution lines supports QTL discovery, fine-mapping, and determination of breeding values. 6th International Rice Genetics Symposium on Nov. 16-18, 2009, Manilla, Philippines. P9-1 Page 215.
A diverse collection of purified rice (O. sativa) accessions evaluated for genetic and agro-morphological diversity between sub-populations - (Proceedings)
Eizenga, G.C., Ali, M., Jia, M.H., Kimball, J.A., Bustamante, C.R., Mccouch, S.R., Mcclung, A.M. 2009. A diverse collection of purified rice (O. sativa) accessions evaluated for genetic and agro-morphological diversity between sub-populations. International Rice Genetics Symposium.
Characterization of Pi-ta Blast resistance gene in an international rice core collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Fjellstrom, R.G., Jia, Y., Yan, W., Jia, M.H., Scheffler, B.E., Wu, D., Shu, Q., McClung, A.M. 2010. Characterization of Pi-ta Blast resistance gene in an international rice core collection. Plant Breeding. 129(5):491-501.
Genetic structural analysis for germplasm accessions in the USDA Rice World Collection - (Abstract Only)
Agrama, H., Yan, W., Fjellstrom, R.G., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M. 2009. Genetic structural analysis for germplasm accessions in the USDA Rice World Collection [abstract}. Proceedings of 2009 International Annual Meetings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA, November 1-5, 2009, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CDROM.
Geographic diversity assessed by molecular markers in the USDA rice world collection - (Abstract Only)
Yan, W., Agrama, H.A., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Mcclung, A.M. 2009. Geographic diversity assessed by molecular markers in the USDA rice world collection. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. Paper 52131.
Identification of two major resistance genes against race IE-1k of Magnaporthe oryzae in the indica rice cultivar ZHE733 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Wasmishe, Y., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H. 2009. Identification of two major resistance genes against race IE-1k of Magnaporthe oryzae in the indica rice cultivar ZHE733. Molecular Breeding. 24:127-134.
Factors affecting the outcrossing rate between Clearfield rice and red rice (Oryza sativa) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shivrain, V.K., Burgos, N.R., Salesa, M.A., Mauromoustakos, A., Gealy, D.R., Smith, K.L., Black, H.L., Jia, M.H. 2009. Factors affecting the outcrossing rate between Clearfield rice and red rice (Oryza sativa). Weed Science. 57:394-403.
Mapping two major resistance genes in an indica cultivar Zhe733 to the race IE-1K of Magnaporthe oryzae - (Proceedings)
Lee, S., Wamishe, Y., Jia, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H. 2009. Mapping two major resistance genes in an indica cultivar Zhe733 to the race IE-1K of Magnaporthe oryzae. In: Proceedings of Plant and Animal Genome XVII Conference, January 10-14-2009, San Diego, CA. W506.
Worldwide distribution and origin of rice blast resistance gene Pi-ta - (Proceedings)
Xueyan, W., Fjellstrom, R.G., Jia, Y., Yan, W., Jia, M.H., Scheffler, B.E., Dianxing, W., Qingyao, S., McClung, A.M. 2009. Worldwide distribution and origin of rice blast resistance gene Pi-ta. In: Proceedings of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference XVII, January 10-14-2009, San Diego, CA. P116.
A diverse collection of purified rice accessions for genomic studies - (Proceedings)
Ali Md. Liakat, Eizenga, G.C., Jia, M.H., Kimball, J.A., Iorga, R., McCouch, S.R., McClung, A.M. 2009. A diverse collection of purified rice accessions for genomic studies. In: Proceedings of Plant and Animal Genome Conference XVII, January 10-14, 2009, San Diego, CA. P. 226.
Genetic assessment of a mini-core subset developed from the USDA rice genebank - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agrama, H.A., Yan, W., Lee, F.N., Fjellstrom, R.G., Chen, M., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M. 2009. Genetic assessment of a mini-core subset developed from the USDA rice genebank. Crop Science. 49:1336-1346.
Registration of TIL:455, TIL:514, and TIL:642, three rice germplasm lines containing introgressed sheath blight resistance alleles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinson, S.R., Oard, J.H., Groth, D., Miller, R., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Fjellstrom, R.G., Mackill, D., Li, Z. 2008. Registration of TIL:455, TIL:514, and TIL:642, three rice germplasm lines containing introgressed sheath blight resistance alleles. Journal of Plant Registrations. 2(3):251-254.
Genetic diversity and relationships assessed by SSRs in the USDA Rice Germplasm Collection - (Abstract Only)
Agrama, H., Yan, W., Fjellstrom, R.G., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M. 2008. Genetic diversity and relationships assessed by SSRs in the USDA Rice Germplasm Collection. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. p. 552-5.
Mapping of a genetic component required for Pi-ta-mediated signal recognition - (Proceedings)
Costanzo, S., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y. 2008. Mapping of a genetic component required for Pi-ta-mediated signal recognition. In: Proceedings of the 32nd Rice Technical Working Group Meetings, February 18-21, 2008, San Diego, CA. 2008. CDROM.
Using a set of TeQing-into-Lemont chromosome segment substitution lines for fine mapping QTL: Case studies on sheath blight resistance, spreading culm, and mesocotyl elongation - (Proceedings)
Pinson, S.R., Wang, Y., Liu, G., Jia, M.H., Jia, Y., Sharma, A., Fjellstrom, R.G., Tabien, R.E. 2008. Using a set of TeQing-into-Lemont chromosome segment substitution lines for fine mapping QTL: Case studies on sheath blight resistance, spreading culm, and mesocotyl elongation. In: Proceedings of the 32nd Rice Technical Working Group Meetings, February 18-21, 2008, San Diego, CA. 2008. CDROM.
Identification of Sheath Blight Resistance QTLs in Rice Using Recombinant Inbred Line Population of Lemont X Jasmine 85 - (Proceedings)
Liu, G., Jia, Y., Correa, F., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M., Groth, D., Correll, J.C., Rutger, J.N. 2008. Identification of sheath blight resistance QTLs in rice using recombinant inbred line population of Lemont X Jasmine 85. In: Proceedings of the 32nd Rice Technical Working Group Meetings, February 18-21, 2008, San Diego, CA. 2008. CDROM.
Molecular Characterization of the Recombinant Inbred Line Population of the Cross of Lemont with Jasmine 85 - (Proceedings)
Liu, G., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., McClung, A.M., Correll, J.C. 2008. Molecular characterization of the recombinant inbred line population of the cross of Lemont with Jasmine 85. In: Proceedings of the 32nd Rice Technical Working Group Meetings, February 18-21, 2008, San Diego, CA. 2008. CDROM.
A new rice gene-mapping population containing indica chromosomal segments introgressed into a tropical japonica background - (Abstract Only)
Pinson, S.R., Liu, G., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Sharma, A. 2007. A new rice gene-mapping populatin containing indica chromosomal segments introgressed into a tropical japonica background. [abstract] American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. p.277-6.
RL-SAGE and microarray analysis of the rice defense transcriptome after Rhizoctonia solani infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Venu, R.C., Jia, Y., Gowda, M., Jia, M.H., Jantasuriyarat, C., Stahlbert, E., Li, H., Rhineheart, A., Reddy, P., Singh, P., Rutger, J.N., Kudrna, D., Wing, R., Nelson, J.C., Wang, G. 2007. Rl-sage and microarray analysis of the rice defense transcriptome after Rhizoctonia solani infection. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 278:421-431.
Molecular dynamics of interactions of rice with rice blast and sheath blight pathogens - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Gubrij, K.I., Wang, G. 2007. Molecular dynamics of interactions of rice with rice blast and sheath blight pathogens. [abstract] American Phytopathological Society, July 28 - August 1, 2007, San Diego, CA. 97:S52.
New Breeding Parents Containing Novel QTL for Rice Sheath Blight Resistance Identified by Combining Phenotypic and Molecular Characterizations - (Proceedings)
Pinson, S.R., Oard, J.H., Groth, D., Miller, R., Liu, G., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G. 2007. New Breeding Parents Containing Novel QTL for Rice Sheath Blight Resistance Identified by Combining Phenotypic and Molecular Characterizations. [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XV, January 13-17, 2007, San Diego, CA. Available: http://intl-pag.org/15/abstracts.
Molecular characterization of a population of backcross introgression lines derived from crossing the US japonia rice cultivar Lemont as the recurrent parent withthe Chinese indica cultivar TeQing - (Proceedings)
Liu, G., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Fjellstrom, R.G., Sharma, A., Li, Z., Pinson, S.R. 2007. Molecular characterization of a population of backcross introgression lines derived from crossing the US japonia rice cultivar Lemont as the recurrent parent withthe Chinese indica cultivar TeQing. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF RICE RECOMBINANT INBRED LINE POPULATION DERIVED FROM A JAPONICA-INDICA CROSS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, G., Bernhardt, J., Jia, M.H., Wamishe, Y., Jia, Y. 2007. Molecular characterization of rice recombinant inbred line population derived from a japonica-indica cross. Euphytica. 159:73-82.
INCORPORATING FOREIGN SHEATH BLIGHT RESISTANCE GENES INTO US RICE GEMPLASM ()
Pinson, S.R., Fjellstrom, R.G., Shank, A.R., Oard, J., Groth, D., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H. 2006. Incorporating foreign sheath blight resistance genes into us rice gemplasm. Texas Rice, Highlighting Research 2006. pp.VI-VII.
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF RICE MUTANTS ALTERED IN THE RICE BLAST RESISTANT GENE PI-TA-MEDIATED DISEASE RESISTANCE PATHWAY - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Fjellstrom, R.G., Jia, Melissa H., Yan, W., Rutger, J.N., McClung, A.M. 2006. Development and characterization of rice mutants altered in the rice blast resistant gene pi-ta-mediated disease resistance pathway [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Phytopathology. 96:S54.
RL-SAGE ANALYSIS OF THE RICE DEFENSE TRANSCRIPTOME DURING RICE AND RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI INTERACTION - (Abstract Only)
Venu, R.C., Jia, Y., Gowda, M., Jia, M.H., Bellizzi, M., Singh, P., Rutger, J.N., Wang, G. 2006. Rl-sage analysis of the rice defense transcriptome during rice and Rhizoctonia solani interaction [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 96.
CHARACTERIZATION OF SHEATH BLIGHT PATHOGEN RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI AND ITS MOLECULAR INTERACTION WITH ORYZA SATIVA ()
Jia, Y., Singh, P., Wamishe, Y., Jia, M.H., Gowda, M., Channaryappa, V.R., Zhou, E., Flowers, C., Lin, M.J., Wang, G.L., Rutger, J.N. 2006. Characterization of sheath blight pathogen Rhizoctonia solani and its molecular interaction with Oryza sativa. Bulletin for Biochemistry and Biotecnology of SAAS. Available: http//orgs.tntech.edu/saas/.
BRINGING QUANTITATIVE TRAITS UNDER BREEDER CONTROL BY COMBINING QTL MAPPING WITH CANDIDATE GENE APPROACHES: A CASE STUDY OF RICE SHEATH BLIGHT RESISTANCE - (Proceedings)
Pinson, S.R., Jia, Y., Fjellstrom, R.G., Jia, M.H., Hulbert, S., Liu, K., Nelson, J.C. 2006. Bringing quantitative traits under breeder control by combining QTL mapping with candidate gene approaches: A case study of rice sheath blight resistance. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings, February 29-March 1, 2006, Houston, Texas. 2006 CDROM.
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF BLAST RESISTANCE GENE PI-TA MEDIATED DEFENSE RESPONSE - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Lin, M.J., Jia, M.H., Gubrij, K.I. 2006. Molecular mechanisms of blast resistance gene pi-ta mediated defense response [abstract]. In: Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings, February 29 - March 1, 2006, Houston, Texas. 2006. CDROM.
IDENTIFICATION OF NOVEL BLAST RESISTANCE GENES IN RICE CULTIVAR ZHE733 - (Abstract Only)
Wamishe, Y., Jia, Y., Jia, M.H., Liu, G. 2006. Identification of novel blast resistance genes in rice cultivar zhe733 [abstract]. In: Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings, February 28, 2006 - March 1, 2006, Houston, Texas. 2006. CDROM.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF RICE RECOMBINANT INBRED LINE POPULATION DERIVED FROM A JAPONICA-INDICA CROSS - (Abstract Only)
Liu, G., Bernhardt, J., Jia, M.H., Wamishe, Y., Jia, Y. 2006. Molecular characterization of rice recombinant inbred line population derived from a japonica-indica cross. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings, Houston, Texas, February 29-March 2, 2006. 2006. CDROM.
DEVELOPMENT OF MOLECULAR STRATEGIES TO CONTROL RICE SHEATH BLIGHT DISEASE - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Singh, P., Jia, M.H., Wang, G., Wamishe, Y., Zhu, L., Zhou, E. 2006. Development of molecular strategies to control rice sheath blight disease [abstract]. In: Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings, February 28 - March 1, 2006, Houston, Texas. 2006. CDROM.
TRANSLATIONAL GENOMICS: A CASE STUDY OF RICE PI-TA RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Zhou, E., Winston, E., Singh, P., Wang, Z., Correll, J., Lee, F., Jia, M.H. 2005. Translational genomics: a case study of rice Pi-ta resistance gene. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Plant Molecular Breeding, October 27-30, 2005. p. 3.
TWO MAJOR RESISTANCE GENES CONFER RESISTANCE TO RACE SHIFT ISOLATES OVERCOMING BLAST RESISTANCE GENC PI-TA ()
Jia, Y., Wamishe, Y., Jia, M.H., Lin, M.J., Eizenga, G.C., Gibbons, J.W., Moldenhauer, K..K.., Correll, J.C. 2005. Two major resistance genes confer resistance to race shift isolates overcoming blast resistance genc Pi-ta. In: Norman, R.J., Meullenet, J.-F., Moldenhauer, K.S.K., editors. B.R.Wells Rice Research Studies 2004, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series 529. p. 91-95 Available: http//www.uark.edu/depts/agripub/Publications/researchseries/.
MOLECULAR COEVOLUTION OF RICE RESISTANCE GENE PI-TA AND THE CORRESPONDING MAGNAPORTHE GRISEA AVIRULANCE GENE AVR-PITA - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Winston, E.M., Singh, P., Zhou, E., Wamishe, Y., Jia, M.H., Correll, J., Rutger, J.N. 2005. Molecular coevolution of rice resistance gene pi-ta and the corresponding Magnaporthe grisea avirulance gene avr-pita [abstract]. In: Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. p. 74.
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DURABLE RICE BLAST RESISTANCE - (Abstract Only)
Jia, Y., Winston, E.M., Singh, P., Zhou, E., Wamishe, Y., Jia, M.H., Correll, J. 2004. Molecular mechanisms of durable rice blast resistance [abstract]. In: Proceedings, 2nd International Rice Functional Genomics Conference, Tucson, Arizona. Abstract p. 72.
GENOTYPING AND PHENOTYPING THE USDA RICE CORE COLLECTION - (Abstract Only)
Yan, W., Bockelman, H.E., Tai, T., Jia, M.H., Rutger, J.N. 2004. Genotyping and phenotyping the USDA rice core collection [abstract]. Proceedings, 2nd International Rice Functional Genomics Conference, Tucson, Arizona. Paper No. 173.
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