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Lili Qi
Sunflower and Plant Biology Research
Research Molecular Geneticist

Phone: (701) 239-1351
Fax: (701) 239-1346

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Projects
Sunflower Yield, Crop Quality, and Interactions with Biotic and Abiotic Stressors
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445350

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Genetic analysis of basal stalk rot resistance introgressed from wild Helianthus petiolaris into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) using an advanced backcross population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, M.I., Underwood, W., Misar, C.G., Li, Z., Seiler, G.J., Cai, X., Qi, L. 2023. Genetic analysis of basal stalk rot resistance introgressed from wild Helianthus petiolaris into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) using an advanced backcross population. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1278048.
Registration of HA-DM15 and HA-DM16 oilseed sunflower germplasms with resistance to sunflower downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Germplasm Registration)
Qi, L., Seiler, G.J. 2023. Registration of HA-DM15 and HA-DM16 oilseed sunflower germplasms with resistance to sunflower downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20325.
Registration of HA-R20 and HA-R21 confection sunflower germplasms resistant to rust and downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Germplasm Registration)
Guojia, M., Xuehui, L., Seiler, G.J., Qi, L. 2023. Registration of HA-R20 and HA-R21 confection sunflower germplasms resistant to rust and downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20324.
Whole genome sequencing enables the molecular dissection and candidate gene identification of the rust resistance gene R12 in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G., Talukder, M.I., Song, Q., Li, X., Qi, L. 2023. Whole genome sequencing enables the molecular dissection and candidate gene identification of the rust resistance gene R12 in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 136. Article 143. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-023-04389-9.
Mutation and sequencing-based cloning and functional studies of the rust resistance gene R11 in sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shamimuzzaman, M., Ma, G., Underwood, W., Qi, L. 2023. Mutation and sequencing-based cloning and functional studies of the rust resistance gene R11 in sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Plant Journal. 115(2):480-493. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.16238.
Registration of HA-DM12, HA-DM13 and HA-DM14 oilseed sunflower germplasms with resistance to sunflower downy mildew and rust Reprint Icon - (Germplasm Registration)
Qi, L., Ma, G., Seiler, G.J. 2023. Registration of HA-DM12, HA-DM13 and HA-DM14 oilseed sunflower germplasms with resistance to sunflower downy mildew and rust. Journal of Plant Registrations. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20297.
Introgression and targeting of the Pl37 and Pl38 genes for downy mildew resistance from wild Helianthus annuus and H. praecox into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Talukder, M.I., Ma, G., Seiler, G. 2023. Introgression and targeting of the Pl37 and Pl38 genes for downy mildew resistance from wild Helianthus annuus and H. praecox into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 136. Article 82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-023-04316-y.
Registration of HA-DM9, HA-DM10, and HA-DM11 oilseed sunflower germplasms with dual resistance to sunflower downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Germplasm Registration)
Qi, L., Ma, G., Seiler, G.J. 2023. Registration of HA-DM9, HA-DM10, and HA-DM11 oilseed sunflower germplasms with dual resistance to sunflower downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17(2):426-434. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20283.
Genetic insight into disease resistance gene clusters by using sequencing-based fine mapping in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G., Song, Q., Li, X., Qi, L. 2022. Genetic insight into disease resistance gene clusters by using sequencing-based fine mapping in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(17):9516. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23179516.
A quantitative genetic study of Sclerotinia head rot resistance introgressed from the wild perennial Helianthus maximiliani into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, M.I., Underwood, W., Misar, C., Seiler, G.J., Cai, X., Li, X., Qi, L. 2022. A quantitative genetic study of Sclerotinia head rot resistance introgressed from the wild perennial Helianthus maximiliani into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(14). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23147727.
Genomic insights into Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance introgressed from wild Helianthus praecox into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z., Underwood, W., Misar, C.G., Seiler, G.J., Li, X., Cai, X., Qi, L. 2022. Genomic insights into Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance introgressed from wild Helianthus praecox into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 840954. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.840954.
Registration of two oilseed sunflower germplasms, HA-R18 and HA-R19, resistant to sunflower rust Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Ma, G., Seiler, G.J. 2022. Registration of two oilseed sunflower germplasms, HA-R18 and HA-R19, resistant to sunflower rust. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16(3):649-655. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20225.
Characterization and mapping of a downy mildew resistance gene, Pl36, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Cai, X. 2022. Characterization and mapping of a downy mildew resistance gene, Pl36, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Molecular Breeding. 42. Article 8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-022-01280-1.
QTL mapping of Sclerotinia head rot resistance introgressed from the wild perennial Helianthus maximiliani species into cultivated sunflower - (Abstract Only)
2021 Progress for enhancing rust resistance in confection sunflower production through next-generation technologies - (Abstract Only)
Registration of two oilseed sunflower germplasms, HA-DM7 and HA-DM8, resistant to sunflower downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G., Seiler, G.J., Qi, L. 2022. Registration of two oilseed sunflower germplasms, HA-DM7 and HA-DM8, resistant to sunflower downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20206.
Registration of HA-R14, HA-R15, HA-R16, and HA-R17 oilseed sunflower germplasms with broad resistance to rust and downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Ma, G., Seiler, G.J. 2021. Registration of HA-R14, HA-R15, HA-R16, and HA-R17 oilseed sunflower germplasms with broad resistance to rust and downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:137–146. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20187.
Discovery and mapping of two new rust resistance genes, R17 and R18, in sunflower using genotyping by sequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Talukder, Z., Ma, G., Li, X. 2021. Discovery and mapping of two new rust resistance genes, R17 and R18, in sunflower using genotyping by sequencing. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 134:2291-2301. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-021-03826-x.
Unraveling the Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance derived from wild Helianthus argophyllus using a high-density SNP linkage map Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z.I., Underwood, W., Misar, C.G., Seiler, G.J., Liu, Y., Li, X., Cai, X., Qi, L. 2021. Unraveling the Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance derived from wild Helianthus argophyllus using a high-density SNP linkage map. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.617920.
High-density mapping and candidate gene analysis of Pl18 and Pl20 in sunflower by whole-genome resequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G., Song, Q., Li, X., Qi, L. 2020. High-density mapping and candidate gene analysis of Pl18 and Pl20 in sunflower by whole-genome resequencing. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21(24):9571. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21249571.
Map and sequence-based chromosome walking towards cloning of the male fertility restoration gene Rf5 linked to R11 in sunflower Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G., Long, Y., Song, Q., Talukder, Z.I., Shamimuzzaman, M., Qi, L. 2021. Map and sequence-based chromosome walking towards cloning of the male fertility restoration gene Rf5 linked to R11 in sunflower. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80659-6.
Genetic dissection of Phomopsis stem canker resistance in cultivated sunflower using High density SNP linkage map Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z., Underwood, W., Ma, G., Seiler, G.J., Misar, C.G., Cai, X., Qi, L. 2020. Genetic dissection of Phomopsis stem canker resistance in cultivated sunflower using High density SNP linkage map. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21041497.
Marker-assisted gene pyramiding and reliability of using SNP markers located in recombination suppressed regions in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Ma, G. 2020. Marker-assisted gene pyramiding and reliability of using SNP markers located in recombination suppressed regions in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Genes. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes11010010.
Registration of two confection sunflower germplasms, HA-DM5 and HA-DM6, resistant to sunflower downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Ma, G.J., Seiler, G.J. 2020. Registration of two confection sunflower germplasms, HA-DM5 and HA-DM6, resistant to sunflower downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20014.
Molecular dissection of resistance gene cluster and candidate gene identification of Pl17 and Pl19 in sunflower by whole-genome resequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G.J., Song, Q., Underwood, W., Zhang, Z.W., Fiedler, J.D., Xuehui, L., Qi, L. 2019. Molecular dissection of resistance gene cluster and candidate gene identification of Pl17 and Pl19 in sunflower by whole-genome resequencing. Scientific Reports. 9:14974. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50394-8.
Diversification of the downy mildew resistance gene pool by introgression of a new gene, Pl35, from wild Helianthus argophyllus into oilseed and confection sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Ma, G.J., Li, X., Seiler, G.J. 2019. Diversification of the downy mildew resistance gene pool by introgression of a new gene, Pl35, from wild Helianthus argophyllus into oilseed and confection sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 132(9):2553–2565. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-019-03370-9.
Linkage mapping and genome-wide association studies of the Rf gene cluster in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and their distribution in world sunflower collections Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z.I, Ma, G., Hulke, B.S., Jan, C.-C., Qi, L. 2019. Linkage mapping and genome-wide association studies of the Rf gene cluster in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and their distribution in world sunflower collections. Frontiers in Genetics. 10:216. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.00216.
Introgression and monitoring of wild Helianthus praecox alien segments associated with sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance in sunflower using genotyping-by sequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z.I., Long, Y., Seiler, G.J., Underwood, W., Qi, L. 2019. Introgression and monitoring of wild Helianthus praecox alien segments associated with Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance in sunflower using genotyping-by sequencing. PLoS One. 14(3):e0213065. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213065.
Registration of oilseed sunflower germplasms HA-BSR6, HA-BSR7, and HA-BSR8 highly resistant to sclerotinia basal stalk rot and downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z.I., Long, Y.M., Seiler, G.J., Underwood, W., Qi, L.L. 2019. Registration of oilseed sunflower germplasms HA-BSR6, HA-BSR7, and HA-BSR8 highly resistant to sclerotinia basal stalk rot and downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2018.10.0071crg.
Molecular mapping of the downy mildew and rust resistance genes in a sunflower germplasm line TX16R Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Zhang, L., Ma, G.J., Seiler, G.J., Jan, C.C., Qi, L.L. 2019. Molecular mapping of the downy mildew and rust resistance genes in a sunflower germplasm line TX16R. Molecular Breeding. 39:19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-018-0921-z.
Cloning and characterization of the homoeologous genes for the Rec8-like meiotic cohesin in polyploid wheat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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.
Registration of three confection sunflower germplasms, HA-DM2, HA-DM3, and HA-DM4, resistant to downy mildew and rust Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G.J., Seiler, G.J., Markell, S.G., Qi, L.L. 2019. Registration of three confection sunflower germplasms, HA-DM2, HA-DM3, and HA-DM4, resistant to downy mildew and rust. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:103-108. https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/jpr/pdfs/13/1/103.
Registration of oilseed sunflower germplasms HA-BSR2, HA-BSR3, HA-BSR4, and HA-BSR5 with resistance to sclerotinia basal stalk rot and downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Talukder, Z.I., Long, Y.M., Seiler, G.J. 2018. Registration of oilseed sunflower germplasms HA-BSR2, HA-BSR3, HA-BSR4, and HA-BSR5 with resistance to sclerotinia basal stalk rot and downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.11.0083crg.
High-throughput genotyping-by-sequencing facilitates molecular tagging of a novel rust resistance gene, R15, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G.J., Song, Q.J., Markell, S.G., Qi, L.L. 2018. High-throughput genotyping-by-sequencing facilitates molecular tagging of a novel rust resistance gene, R15, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-018-3087-5.
STARP: A user-friendly and broadly applicable technique for SNP genotyping in wheat and other crops - (Abstract Only)
Long, Y., Qi, L., Cai, X., Faris, J.D., Xu, S.S. 2018. STARP: A user-friendly and broadly applicable technique for SNP genotyping in wheat and other crops. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Available: https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2018/abstract/fff6e3855de940b33de03bc4efb58e64
Registration of oilseed sunflower germplasms RHA 461, RHA 462, RHA 463, HA 465, HA 466, HA 467, and RHA 468 with diversity in Sclerotinia resistance, yield, and other traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hulke, B.S., Ma, G., Qi, L.L., Gulya, T.J. 2018. Registration of oilseed sunflower germplasms RHA 461, RHA 462, RHA 463, HA 465, HA 466, HA 467, and RHA 468 with diversity in Sclerotinia resistance, yield, and other traits. Journal of Plant Registrations. 12:142-147. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.04.0023crg.
Somatic embryogenesis from corolla tubes of interspecific amphiploids between cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and its wild species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, X., Qi, L., Hulke, B., Seiler, G., Jan, C. 2017. Somatic embryogenesis from corolla tubes of interspecific amphiploids between cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and its wild species. Helia. 40(66):1-19.
Genotyping-by-sequencing targeting of a novel downy mildew resistance gene Pl20 from wild Helianthus argophyllus for sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G.J., Markell, S.G., Song, Q.J., Qi, L.L. 2017. Genotyping-by-sequencing targeting of a novel downy mildew resistance gene Pl20 from wild Helianthus argophyllus for sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 130(7):1519-1529.
Registration of an oilseed sunflower germplasm line HA-BSR1 highly tolerant to Sclerotinia basal stalk rot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z.I., Hu, J., Seiler, G.J., Qi, L.L. 2017. Registration of an oilseed sunflower germplasm line HA-BSR1 highly tolerant to Sclerotinia basal stalk rot. Journal of Plant Registrations. 11:315-319.
Development and dissection of diagnostic SNP markers for the downy mildew resistance genes PlArg and Pl8 and maker-assisted gene pyramiding in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
L.Qi, L., Talukder, Z.I., Hulke, B.S., Foley, M.E. 2017. Development and dissection of diagnostic SNP markers for the downy mildew resistance genes PlArg and Pl8 and maker-assisted gene pyramiding in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 292(3):551-563.
Genotyping-by-sequencing uncovers the introgression alien segments associated with Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance from wild species—I. Helianthus argophyllus and H. petiolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Long, Y., Talukder, Z., Block, C., Gulya, T.J. 2016. Genotyping-by-sequencing uncovers the introgression alien segments associated with Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance from wild species—I. Helianthus argophyllus and H. petiolaris. Frontiers in Genetics. doi:10.3389/gene.2016.00219.
An innovative SNP genotyping method adapting to multiple platforms and throughputs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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.
Utilization of sunflower crop wild relatives for cultivated sunflower improvement Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Seiler, G.J., Qi, L.L., Marek, L.F. 2017. Utilization of sunflower crop wild relatives for cultivated sunflower improvement. Crop Science. 57:1-19. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2016.10.0856.
Discovery and introgression of the wild sunflower-derived novel downy mildew resistance gene Pl19 in confection sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Z.W., Ma, G.J., Zhao, J., Markell, S.G., Qi, L.L. 2017. Discovery and introgression of the wild sunflower-derived novel downy mildew resistance gene Pl19 in confection sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 130:29-39.
SNP discovery and QTL mapping of Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance in sunflower using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zahirul, T.I., Seiler, G.J., Song, Q., Ma, G., Qi, L. 2016. SNP discovery and QTL mapping of Sclerotinia basal stalk rot resistance in sunflower using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS). The Plant Genome. 9(3). doi:10.3835/plantgenome 2016.03.0035.
Registration of an oilseed sunflower germplasm HA-DM1 resistant to sunflower downy mildew - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Seiler, G.J. 2016. Registration of an oilseed sunflower germplasm HA-DM1 resistant to sunflower downy mildew. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:195-199.
Genetics and mapping of a novel downy mildew resistance gene, Pl18, introgressed from wild Helianthus argophyllus into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Foley, M.E., Cai, X.W., Gulya, T.J. 2016. Genetics and mapping of a novel downy mildew resistance gene, Pl18, introgressed from wild Helianthus argophyllus into cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 129:741-752. doi:10.1007/s00122-015-2662-2.
Map saturation and SNP marker development for the rust resistance genes (R4, R5, R13a, and R13b) in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Long, Y.M., Ma, G.J., Markell, S.G. 2015. Map saturation and SNP marker development for the rust resistance genes (R4, R5, R13a, and R13b) in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Molecular Breeding. 35:196.
Registration of two double rust resistant germplasms, HA-R12 and HA-R13 for confection sunflower - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, G.J., Seiler, G.J., Markell, S.G., Gulya, T.J., Qi, L.L. 2016. Registration of two double rust resistant germplasms, HA-R12 and HA-R13 for confection sunflower. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:69-74.
A unified SNP map of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) derived from current genomic resources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hulke, B.S., Grassa, C.J., Bowers, J.E., Burke, J.M., Qi, L., Talukder, Z.I., Rieseberg, L.H. 2015. A unified SNP map of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) derived from current genomic resources. Crop Science. 55:1696-1702. doi:10.2135/cropsci2014.11.0752.
Chromosome engineering, mapping, and transferring of resistance to Fusarium head blight disease from Elymus tsukushiensis into wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cainong, J.C., Bockus, W.W., Feng, Y., Chen, P., Qi, L., Sehgal, S.K., Danilova, T.V., Koo, D., Friebe, B., Gill, B.S. 2015. Chromosome engineering, mapping, and transferring of resistance to Fusarium head blight disease from Elymus tsukushiensis into wheat. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 128(6):1019-1027. DOI:10.10.1007/S00122-015-2485-1.
Relocation of a rust resistance gene R2 and its marker-assisted gene pyramiding in confection sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Ma, G.J., Long, Y.M., Hulke, B.S., Gong, L., Markell, S.G. 2015. Relocation of a rust resistance gene R2 and its marker-assisted gene pyramiding in confection sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 128(3):477-488. DOI:10.1007/s00122-014-2446-0.
Pl17 is a novel gene independent of known downy mildew resistance genes in the cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Long, Y.M., Jan, C.C., Ma, G., Gulya, T.J. 2015. Pl17 is a novel gene independent of known downy mildew resistance genes in the cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 128(4):757-767. DOI:10.1007/s00122-015-2470-8.
A high-density SNP map of sunflower derived from RAD-sequencing facilitating fine-mapping of the rust resistance gene R12 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z., Gong, L., Hulke, B.S., Pegadaraju, V., Song, Q., Schultz, Q., Qi, L. 2014. A high-density SNP map of sunflower derived from RAD-sequencing facilitating fine-mapping of the rust resistance gene R12. PLoS One. 9(7): e98628. Available http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0098628.
Registration of two confection sunflower germplasm Lines, HA-R10 and HA-R11, Resistant to sunflower rust - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Gong, L., Markell, S.G., Seiler, G.J., Gulya Jr, T.J., Hulke, B.S. 2014. Registration of two confection sunflower germplasm Lines, HA-R10 and HA-R11, Resistant to sunflower rust. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8:329-333. DOI: 10.3198/jpr2014.02.0010crg.
Molecular mapping of three nuclear male sterility mutant genes in cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gong, L., Li, C., Capatana, A., Feng, J., Qi, L., Seiler, G.J., Jan, C.C. 2014. Molecular mapping of three nuclear male sterility mutant genes in cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Molecular Breeding. 34:159-166.
Candidate gene association mapping of Sclerotinia stalk rot resistance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) uncovers the importance of COI1 homologs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Talukder, Z.I., Hulke, B.S., Qi, L., Scheffler, B.E., Pegadaraju, V., McPhee, K., Gulya, T.J. 2014. Candidate gene association mapping of Sclerotinia stalk rot resistance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) uncovers the importance of COI1 homologs. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 127:193-209.
De Novo sequencing of sunflower genome for SNP discovery using RAD (Restriction site Associated DNA) approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pegadaraju, V., Nipper, R., Hulke, B., Qi, L., Schultz, Q. 2013. De novo sequencing of sunflower genome for SNP discovery using RAD (Restriction site Associated DNA) approach. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 14:556.
Sequence organization and evolutionary dynamics of Brachypodium-specific centromere retrotransposons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Wu, J.J., Friebe, B., Qian, C., Gu, Y.Q., Fu, D.L., Gill, B.S. 2013. Sequence organization and evolutionary dynamics of Brachypodium-specific centromere retrotransposons. Chromosome Research. 21(5):507-521.
Genetic mapping of rust resistance genes in confection sunflower line HA-R6 and oilseed line RHA 397 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gong, L., Gulya, T.J., Markell, S.G., Hulke, B.S., Qi, L.L. 2013. Genetic mapping of rust resistance genes in confection sunflower line HA-R6 and oilseed line RHA 397. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126(8):2039-2049.
Registration of a male fertility restorer oilseed sunflower germplasm HA-R9 resistant to sunflower rust - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Seiler, G.J. 2013. Registration of a male fertility restorer oilseed sunflower germplasm, HA-R9, resistant to sunflower rust. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7(3):353-357.
Centromere synteny among Brachypodium, wheat, and rice - (Book / Chapter)
Qi, L., Friebe, B., Gill, B.B. 2013. Centromere synteny among Brachypodium, wheat, and rice. In: Jiang, J., and Birchler J. (eds.) Plant Centromere Biology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. Chapter 5, pp 57-66.
Molecular tagging of a novel rust resistance gene R12 in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gong, L., Hulke, B.S., Gulya Jr, T.J., Markell, S.G., Qi, L.L. 2013. Molecular tagging of a novel rust resistance gene R12 in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126(1):93-99.
Genetics and mapping of the R11 gene conferring resistance to recently emerged rust races, tightly linked to male fertility restoration, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Seiler, G.J., Vick, B.A., Gulya, T.J. 2012. Genetics and mapping of the R11 gene conferring resistance to recently emerged rust races, tightly linked to male fertility restoration, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 125:921-932.
Molecular mapping of R11, a novel rust resistance gene in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) - (Proceedings)
Chromosome location, DNA markers and rust resistance of the sunflower gene R5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Gulya Jr, T.J., Hulke, B.S., Vick, B.A. 2012. Chromosome location, DNA markers and rust resistance of the sunflower gene R5. Molecular Breeding. 30:745-756.
Leymus EST linkage maps identify 4NsL-5NsL reciprocal translocation, wheat-leymus chromosome introgressions, and functionally important gene loci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Kishii, M., Tsujimoto, H., Qi, L., Chen, P., Lazo, G.R., Jensen, K.B., Wang, R. 2011. Leymus EST linkage maps identify 4NsL-5NsL reciprocal translocation, wheat-Leymus chromosome introgressions, and functionally important gene loci. Theor Appl Genet. 124:189-206.
Development of a set of compensating Triticum aestivum-Dasypyrum villosum Robertsonian translocation lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, C., Qi, L., Liu, W., Zhao, W., Wilson, J., Friebe, B., Gill, B.S. 2011. Development of a set of compensating Triticum aestivum-Dasypyrum villosum Robertsonian translocation lines. Genome. 54:836-844.
Registration of a hard red winter wheat genetic stock homozygous for ph1b for facilitating alien introgression for crop improvement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Friebe, B., Qi, L., Liu, C., Liu, W., Gill, B.S. 2012. Registration of a hard red winter wheat genetic stock homozygous for ph1b for facilitating alien introgression for crop improvement. Journal of Plant Registrations. 6(1):121-123.
A compensating wheat-Thinopyrum intermedium Robertsonian translocation conferring resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus and Triticum mosaic virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, W., Seifers, D.L., Qi, L., Friebe, B., Gill, B.S. 2011. A compensating wheat-Thinopyrum intermedium Robertsonian translocation conferring resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus and Triticum mosaic virus. Crop Science. 51:2382-2390.
Molecular mapping of the rust resistance gene R4 to a large NBS-LRR cluster on linkage group 13 of sunflower - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Hulke, B.S., Vick, B.A., Gulya, T.J. 2011. Molecular mapping of the rust resistance gene R4 to a large NBS-LRR cluster on linkage group 13 of sunflower. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 123(2):351-358.
A novel Robertsonian translocation event leads to transfer of a stem rust resistance gene (Sr52) effective against race Ug99 from Dasypyrum villosum into bread wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.L., Pumphrey, M.O., Friebe, B., Zhang, P., Qian, C., Bowden, R.L., Rouse, M.N., Jin, Y., Gill, B.S. 2011. A novel Robertsonian translocation event leads to transfer of a stem rust resistance gene (Sr52) effective against race Ug99 from Dasypyrum villosum into bread wheat. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 123:159-167.
Breeding and quantitative genetics advances in sunflower Sclerotinia research - (Other)
Talukder, Z., Hulke, B.S., Qi, L., Gulya, T.J. 2011. Breeding and quantitative genetics advances in sunflower Sclerotinia research. Presentation at the National Sunflower Association Research Forum, January 12-13, 2011, Fargo, ND. Available: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/research/research-forum-presentations/2011/
Progress in sunflower Sclerotinia research: Pyramiding head rot resistance into elite lines and association mapping of stalk rot resistance using candidate genes - (Proceedings)
Talukder, Z., Hulke, B.S., Qi, L., Gulya, T.J. 2011. Progress in sunflower Sclerotinia research: Pyramiding head rot resistance into elite lines and association mapping of stalk rot resistance using candidate genes. Sunflower Research Forum, National Sunflower Association, January 19-21, 2011, Fargo, ND. Available: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/research/searchable-database-of-forum-papers/
Genetic compensation abilities of Aegilops speltoides chromosomes for homoeologous B-genome chromosomes of polyploid wheat in disomic S(B) chromosome substitution lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Friebe, B., Qi, L.L., Liu, C., Gill, B.S. 2011. Genetic compensation abilities of Aegilops speltoides chromosomes for homoeologous B-genome chromosomes of polyploid wheat in disomic S(B) chromosome substitution lines. Cytogenetics and Genome Research. 134:144-150.
Deployment of novel sources of Sclerotinia stalk rot resistance in sunflower - (Other)
Qi, L., Gulya, T.J., Block, C.C., Vick, B.A. 2011. Deployment of novel sources of Sclerotinia stalk rot resistance in sunflower. Presentation at the National Sunflower Association Research Forum, January 12-13, 2011, Fargo, ND. Available: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/research/research-forum-presentations/2011/
Progress on introduction of rust resistance genes into confection sunflower - (Other)
Gong, L., Markell, S., Vick, B.A., Hulke, B.S., Gulya, T.J., Qi, L. 2011. Progress on introduction of rust resistance genes into confection sunflower. Presentation at the National Sunflower Association Research Forum, January 12-13, 2011, Fargo, ND. Available: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/research/research-forum-presentations/2011/
Present and future plans of the sunflower “Doubled Haploid” project - (Other)
Jan, C.C., Qi, L., Hulke, B.S., Fu, X. 2011. Present and future plans of the sunflower "Doubled Haploid" project. Sunflower Research Forum, January 12-13, 2011, Fargo, ND. Available: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/research/research-forum-presentations/2011/
Breeding and quantitative genetics advances in sunflower Sclerotinia research - (Abstract Only)
Hulke, B.S., Talukder, Z., Qi, L., Gulya, T.J. 2011. Breeding and quantitative genetics advances in sunflower Sclerotinia research. ARS Sclerotinia Initiative Annual Meeting, January 19-21, 2011, Bloomington, MN. p. 23.
Chromosome engineering and transfer of alien sources for Fusarium head blight resistance in hard red winter wheat - (Abstract Only)
Friebe, B., Cainong, J.C., Qi, L.L., Chen, P.D., Bockus, W.W., Gill, B.S. 2010. Chromosome engineering and transfer of alien sources for Fusarium head blight resistance in hard red winter wheat [abstract]. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, December 7-9, 2010, Milwaukee, WI. p. 17.
Identification of resistance to new virulent races of rust in sunflowers and validation of DNA markers in the gene pool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L.-L., Gulya, T.J., Seiler, G.J., Hulke, B.S., Vick, B.A. 2011. Identification of resistance to new virulent races of rust in sunflowers and validation of DNA markers in the gene pool. Phytopathology. 101:241-249.
The compact Brachypodium genome conserves centromeric regions of a common ancestor with wheat and rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Friebe, B., Wu, J., Gu, Y., Qian, C., Gill, B.S. 2010. The compact Brachypodium genome conserves centromeric regions of a common ancestor with wheat and rice. Functional and Integrative Genomics. 10:477-492.
Development and Characterization of Two New Triticum aestivum-Daspyrum villosum Robertsonian Translocation Lines T1DS.1V#3L and T1DL.1V#3S and Their Effect on Grain Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Qi, L., Gao, X., Zhang, G., Dong, J., Chen, Q., Friebe, B., Gill, B.S. 2010. Development and characterization of two new Triticum aestivum-Daspyrum villosum Robertsonian translocation lines T1DS.1V#3L and T1DL.1V#3S and their effect on grain quality. Euphytica. 175:343-350.
New Sunflower Rust Projects in the USDA Sunflower Research Unit - (Other)
Qi, L., Gulya, T.J., Hulke, B.S., Vick, B.A. 2010. New Sunflower Rust Projects in the USDA Sunflower Research Unit. 32nd Sunflower Research Workshop, January 13-14, 2010, Fargo, ND. Available: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/research/research-workshop/documents/Qi_Rust_10.pdf
Evaluation of Rust Resistance to New Virulent Races in USDA-Released Sunflower Breeding Lines and DNA Marker Validation in the Rust Resistance Gene Pool - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of Rust Resistance to New Virulent Races in USDA-Released Sunflower Breeding Lines and DNA Marker Validation in the Rust Resistance Gene Pool - (Abstract Only)
Breeding and Quantitative Genetics Advances in Sunflower Sclerotinia Research - (Abstract Only)
Hulke, B.S., Talukder, Z., Qi, L., Gulya Jr, T.J. 2010. Breeding and Quantitative Genetics Advances in Sunflower Sclerotinia Research [abstract]. 8th Annual Sclerotinia Initiative Meeting, January 20-22, 2010, Bloomington, MN. p. 21.
Chromosome Engineering of T7A.7Lr#1S for the Isolation of New Recombinants and Field Evaluation of T7A.7Lr#1S Chromosome Introgression Hard Winter Wheat Lines for Resistance to FHB and DON - (Abstract Only)
Friebe, B., Qi, L.L., Cainong, J., Pumphrey, M.O., Bockus, W.W., Gill, B.S. 2009. Chromosome Engineering of T7A.7Lr#1S for the Isolation of New Recombinants and Field Evaluation of T7A.7Lr#1S Chromosome Introgression Hard Winter Wheat Lines for Resistance to FHB and DON [abstract]. Fusarium Head Blight Forum, December 7-9, 2009, Orlando, Florida. p. 117.
Genome-Wide Sequence Comparison of Centromeric Regions and BAC-Landing on Chromosomes Provide New Insights into Centromere Evolution Among Wheat, Brachypodium, and Rice - (Abstract Only)
Qi, L., Friebe, B., Gu, Y.Q., Qian, C., Gill, B.S. 2010. Genome-Wide Sequence Comparison of Centromeric Regions and BAC-Landing on Chromosomes Provide New Insights into Centromere Evolution Among Wheat, Brachypodium, and Rice. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, CA. P236. Available: http://www.intl-pag.org/18/abstracts/P05a_PAGXVIII_236.html
A Molecular-Cytogenetic Method for Locating Genes to Pericentromeric Regions Facilitates a Genome-Wide Comparison of Syntency Between the Centrometric Regions of Wheat and Rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, L., Friebe, B., Zhang, P., Gill, B.S. 2009. A Molecular-Cytogenetic Method for Locating Genes to Pericentromeric Regions Facilitates a Genomewide Comparison of Syntency Between the Centrometric Regions of Wheat and Rice. Genetics. 183:1235-1247.
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