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Stephen J Stringer
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Combining high throughput phenotyping and multivariate analysis to assess fruit quality traits in southern highbush blueberry (V. corymbosum interspecific hybrids) germplasm collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babiker, E.M., Stringer, S.J., Sakhanokho, H.F., Munoz, P. 2023. Combining high throughput phenotyping and multivariate analysis to assess fruit quality traits in southern highbush blueberry (V. corymbosum interspecific hybrids) germplasm collection. HortScience. 58(7):750-755. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17185-23.
Insecticidal activity of Jatropha extracts against the azalea lace bug, Stephanitis pyrioides (Hemiptera: Tingidae) - (Abstract Only)
'USDA-Spiers' rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A.D., Babiker, E.M., Sampson, B.J., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2023. 'USDA-Spiers' rabbiteye blueberry. HortScience. 58(3):338–340. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17042-22.
Evaluating global Vaccinium germplasm for resistance against invasive Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B., Stringer, S., Hummer, K., Babiker, E., Werle, C., Adamczyk, J. and Shaw, D., 2023. Evaluating global Vaccinium germplasm for resistance against invasive Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, p.toad081. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad081
Insecticidal activity of jatropha extracts against the azalea lace bug, stephanitis pyrioides (Hemiptera: Tingidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Tabanca, N., Werle, C.T., Stringer, S.J., Wedge, D.E., Moraes, R., Dehgan, B. 2022. Insecticidal activity of jatropha extracts against the azalea lace bug, stephanitis pyrioides (Hemiptera: Tingidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(1):192–201. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac187.
Determination of nuclear DNA content, ploidy, and FISH location of ribosomal DNA in Hibiscus hamabo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Islam-Faridi, N., Babiker, E.M., Nelson, C., Stringer, S.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2020. Determination of nuclear DNA content, ploidy, and FISH location of ribosomal DNA in Hibiscus hamabo. Scientia Horticulturae. 264:109167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109167.
Genetic diversity and pedigree analysis of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) using SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, S., Stringer, S.J., Gunawan, G., Conner, P.J., Mcgregor, C. 2020. Genetic diversity and pedigree analysis of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) using SSR markers. HortScience. 14(3):143-151. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04856-20.
Genetic diversity and pedigree analysis of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) using SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, S., Stringer, S.J., Gunawan, G., Conner, P.J., McGregor, C. 2020. Genetic diversity and pedigree analysis of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) using SSR markers. HortScience. 14(3):143-151. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04856-20.
Characterization and pathogenicity of stem blight complex isolates associated with stem blight disease on Vaccinium species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babiker, E.M., Stringer, S.J., Sakhanokho, H.F., Smith, B.J., Polashock, J.J. 2019. Characterization and pathogenicity of stem blight complex isolates associated with stem blight disease on Vaccinium species. HortScience. 54:1199-1203. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14033-19.
Multi-year evaluation of stilbene levels among selected muscadine grape cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kambiranda, D., Basha, S.M., Stringer, S.J., Obuya, J.O., Snowden, J. 2019. Multi-year evaluation of stilbene levels among selected muscadine grape cultivars. Molecules. 24(5):981. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24050981.
‘Muffin Man’ an edible ornamental rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babiker, E.M., Stringer, S.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Sakhanokho, H.F., Draper, A. 2018. ‘Muffin Man’ an edible ornamental rabbiteye blueberry. HortScience. 53(10):1523-1524. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13372-18.
Reaction of different vaccinium species to the blueberry leaf rust pathogen Thekopsora minima - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babiker, E.M., Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2018. Reaction of different vaccinium species to the blueberry leaf rust pathogen Thekopsora minima. HortScience. 53(10):1447-1452. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13319-18.
Laboratory assessment of erythritol derivatives on the survival and reproductive rate of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Easson, M.W., Stringer, S.J., Werle, C.T., Magee, D., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2018. Laboratory assessment of erythritol derivatives on the survival and reproductive rate of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(1)/173-180. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy274.
Erythritol and two of its derivatives reduce survival and reproductive rate of a serious blueberry pest, Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Abstract Only)
Sampson, B.J., Easson, M.W., Werle, C.T., Stringer, S.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2018. Erythritol and two of its derivatives reduce survival and reproductive rate of a serious blueberry pest, Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. 112(1),pp.173-180.
Susceptibility of bunch grape and muscadine cultivars to berry splitting and spotted-wing Drosophila oviposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rezazadeh, A., Sampson, B.J., Stafne, E., Shaw, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Hummer, K.E. 2018. Susceptibility of bunch grape and muscadine cultivars to berry splitting and spotted-wing Drosophila oviposition. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 69(3):258-269.
Variation in nuclear DNA content and chromosome numbers in blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Rinehart, T.A., Stringer, S.J., Islam-Faridi, M.N., and C.T. Pounders. 2018. Variation in nuclear DNA content and chromosome numbers in blueberry. Sci. Hort. 233:108-113
Characterization of titratable acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activities of wines made from eight Mississippi-grown muscadine varieties during fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Chang, S., Stringer, S.J., Zhang, Y. 2017. Characterization of titratable acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activities of wines made from eight Mississippi-grown muscadine varieties during fermentation. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 86:302-311. doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2017.07.038.
A screening method for evaluating resistance to the spotted wing drosophilla (drosophilla suzukii) - (Proceedings)
Erythritol and Lufenuron detrimentally alter age structure of Wild Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) populations in blueberry and blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Smith, B.J., Stringer, S.J., Werle, C.T., Magee, D., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2017. Erythritol and Lufenuron detrimentally alter age structure of Wild Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) populations in blueberry and blackberry. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(2):530-534.
Novel formulation of gibberellic acid and coconut oil fatty acids to enhance rabbiteye blueberry maturation, berry size, and yield - (Proceedings)
Sampson, B.J., Shaw, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Sakhanokho, H.F., Werle, C.T. 2017. Novel formulation of gibberellic acid and coconut oil fatty acids to enhance rabbiteye blueberry maturation, berry size, and yield . Acta Horticulturae. 1180, 31-38. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.5 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.5..
'Sweetie Pie' thornless blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Sampson, B.J., Shaw, D.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2017. 'Sweetie Pie' thornless blackberry. Journal of American Pomological Society. 71:214-219.
A practical method for culturing and novel biology of the spotted wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Mallette, T., Addesso, K., Liburd, O., Iglesias, L., Stringer, S.J., Werle, C.T., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2016. A practical method for culturing and novel biology of the spotted wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Florida Entomologist. 99(4):774-780.
NOVEL ASPECTS OF SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA BIOLOGY AND IMPROVED METHODS OF REARING - (Abstract Only)
Investigations of parthenocarpy in rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Stringer, S.J. 2018. Investigations of parthenocarpy in rabbiteye blueberry. HortScience. 72:2-11.
Environmental ethanol as an ecological constraint on dietary breadth of Spotted-Wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Mat. (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Proceedings)
B.J. Sampson, E.T. Stafne, D.A. Marshall-Shaw, S.J. Stringer, T. Mallette, C.T. Werle and D. Larson. 2016. Environmental ethanol as a reproductive constraint on spotted wing drosophila and implications for control in Rubus and other fruits. Acta Horticulturae 1133: 411-418.
Phenotypic variation in fitness traits of a managed solitary bee, Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B., Rinehart, T., Kirker, G., Stringer, S., Werle, C. Phenotypic variation in fitness traits of a managed solitary bee, Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 1–10; DOI: 10.1093/jee/tov233. 2015.
Environmental ethanol as an ecological constraint on the dietary breadth of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Mat. (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and its implication for integrated pest management - (Abstract Only)
Sampson, B.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Stringer, S.J. 2015. Environmental ethanol as an ecological constraint on the dietary breadth of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Mat. (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and its implication for integrated pest management. International Rubus Ribes Symposium. pg.26.
'Bluesfest' Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2015. 'Bluesfest' Rabbiteye Blueberry. HortScience. 50:934-935.
Sweetie Pie Thornless Blackberry - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2015. Sweetie Pie Thornless Blackberry. International Rubus Ribes Symposium. page 47.
Storage retention of stilbene, ellagic acid, favonol, and phenolic content of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.D., Sampson, B.J. 2014. Storage retention of stilbene, ellagic acid, favonol, and phenolic content of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) cultivars. Journal of Food Chemistry and Nutrition. 2:2, p. 81-92, aug. 2014. ISSN 2307-4124.
Improving yield and berry quality for zygomorphic blooms of blueberry: the role of the plant growth regulators, gibberellic acid and coconut oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Sakhanokho, H.F., Werle, C.T., Spiers, J.M. 2014. Improving yield and berry quality for zygomorphic blooms of blueberry: the role of the plant growth regulators, gibberellic acid and coconut oil. Scientia Horticulturae. 173:1-14.
Potential new rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry cultivars for the Southeastern U.S - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Sakhanokho, H.F., Pounders Jr, C.T., Rinehart, T.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2014. Potential new rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry cultivars for the Southeastern U.S. HortScience. 49(9).
Pollen viability and storage temperature for Southern highbush and Rabbiteye blueberry breeding - (Proceedings)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Stringer, S.J., Blythe, E.K., Pounders Jr, C.T. 2013. Pollen viability and storage temperature for Southern highbush and Rabbiteye blueberry breeding. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 58:228-231.
"Pearl" southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J., Marshall, D.A., Smith, B.J. 2013. "Pearl" southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 48:130-131.
Biology and efficacy of Aprostocetus (Eulophidae: hymenoptera) as a parasitoid of the blueberry gall midge complex: Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Felt) (Diptera: cecidomyiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Roubos, C.R., Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Liburd, O.E. 2013. Biology and efficacy of Aprostocetus (Eulophidae: hymenoptera) as a parasitoid of the blueberry gall midge complex: Dasineura oxycoccana Johnson and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Felt) (Diptera: cecidomyiidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106:73-79.
Blueberry floral attributes that enhance the pollinations efficiency of an oligolectic bee, osmia ribifloris cockerell (megachilidae:apoidea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A. 2013. Blueberry floral attributes that enhance the pollinations efficiency of an oligolectic bee, osmia ribifloris cockerell (megachilidae:apoidea). HortScience. 48(2):136-142.
Spotted wing drosophila: a new invasive pest of Mississippi berries - ()
Sampson, B.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Stafne, E., Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A. 2012. Spotted wing drosophila: a new invasive pest of Mississippi berries. Trade Journal Publication. 3:5-11.
A pruning method for enhancing yield of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia, Michx.) cultivars in commercial and home vineyards - (Abstract Only)
Stilbene, ellagic acid, flavonol, and phenolic content of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.D. 2012. Stilbene, ellagic acid, flavonol, and phenolic content of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) cultivars. Pharmaceutical Crops. 3:69-77.
'Gupton' southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J. 2012. 'Gupton' southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 47(2):293-295.
Performance of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) culitvars in southern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall, D.A., Edwards Jr, N.C., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.D. 2011. Performance of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) culitvars in southern Mississippi. International Journal of Fruit Science. 11:4.
Performance of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) cultivars in southern Mississippi - (Abstract Only)
Marshall, D.A., Edwards Jr, N.C., Spiers, J., Stringer, S.J. 2011. Performance of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) cultivars in southern Mississippi. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 11:4, 386-392.
Eudora muscadine grape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Gray, D. 2011. Eudora muscadine grape. HortScience. 46(1)143-144.
'Pearl' Southern Highbush Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J.M. 2012. 'Pearl' Southern Highbush Blueberry. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:1-3,246-248.
Pearl southern highbush blueberry - (Proceedings)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A. 2012. Pearl southern highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 810:87-92.
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Capacity and Active Compounds of Extracts from Different Sections of Various Muscadine Cultivars - (Abstract Only)
Chen, W., Kim, T., Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Matta, F., Silva, J. 2010. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Capacity and Active Compounds of Extracts from Different Sections of Various Muscadine Cultivars. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Proceedings. Weiwei Chen1, Taejo Kim1, Donna Marshall2, Stephen Stringer2, Frank Matta1, Juan Silva1, 2010. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. 55(1):38.
Prince Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M. 2010. Prince Rabbiteye Blueberry. HortScience. 45(1):144-145.
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Capacity and Active Compounds of Extracts from Different Sections of Various Muscadine Cultivars - (Abstract Only)
Chen, W., Taejo, K., Silva, J., Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J. 2010. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Capacity and Active Compounds of Extracts from Different Sections of Various Muscadine Cultivars. HortScience. 45:497.
Establishment and Maintenance of Blueberries - ()
Braswell, J., Stringer, S.J., Sampson, B.J., Ingrahm, D. 2009. Establishment and Maintenance of Blueberries. Extension Publications pgs 1-20.
Biology and Management Potential for Three Orchard Bee Species (Hymenoptera: megachilidae): Osmia Ribifloris Cockerell, O. Lignaria (say) and O. Chalybea Smith with Emphasis on the Former - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Cane, J.H., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Kirker, G.T. 2009. Biology and Management Potential for Three Orchard Bee Species (Hymenoptera: megachilidae): Osmia Ribifloris Cockerell, O. Lignaria (say) and O. Chalybea Smith with Emphasis on the Former. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 810:549-556.
Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Prince, a New Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivar - ()
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Draper, A. 2008. Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Prince, a New Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivar. Germplasm Release. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.
Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast Region of the U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A., Marshall, D.A. 2009. Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Acta Horticulturae. 810:87-92.
Native Bees Effectively Pollinate New World Cucurbita (C. pepo and C. maxima): An Internet Collaboration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D., Marshall, D.A. 2009. Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 87-91.
Performance of Muscadine Grape Cultivars in South Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2008. Performance of Muscadine Grape Cultivars in South Mississippi. HortTechnology 18:726-745.
Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Predicted by Fruit Firmness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2008. Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Predicted by Fruit Firmness. HortScience 43(2):567-570.
LABORATORY METHOD TO ESTIMATE INCIDENCE OF FRUIT SPLITTING IN CULTIVATED BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Curry, K.J. 2007. Laboratory method to estimate incidence of fruit splitting in cultivated blueberry. HortScience 42(7):1551-1553.2007.
Nutraceutical Compound Concentrations of Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Grape Cultivars and Breeding Lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Marshall, D.A. Nutraceutical Compound Concentrations of Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Grape Cultivars and Breeding Lines. Acta Horticulturae 841:553-556. 2009.
Predicting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator - (Abstract Only)
Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2007. Predicting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator. HortScience 42(2):1020.
Prediciting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator - (Abstract Only)
Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2007. Prediciting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator. HortScience 42(4) p. 1020.
Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Eudora Muscadine Grape - ()
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Gray, D. 2007. Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Eudora Muscadine Grape. Germplasm Release.
Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Predicted by Fruit Firmness - (Abstract Only)
Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2007. Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Effected by Fruit Firmness. HortScience. 42(3):443.
RECENT USDA-ARS BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR RELEASES - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D. 2006. Recent USDA-ARS blueberry cultivar releases. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences 2006. pp.190-191.
Propagating and Managing orcahrd Mason Bees, Osmia spp. (Hymenoptera: Megachildae) for Pollinating Cultivated Blueberry - (Proceedings)
Sampson, B., Cane, J.H., Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Propagating and Managing orcahrd Mason Bees, Osmia spp. (Hymenoptera: Megachildae) for Pollinating Cultivated Blueberry. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings pgs. 162-168.
Recent and pending blueberry cultivar releases - (Proceedings)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D., Sampson, B.J., Marshall, D.A. 2006. Recent and pending blueberry cultivar releases. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. 190-191.
Performance of Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Cultivars in Mississippi - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Sampson, B. 2006. Performance of Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Cultivars in Mississippi. HortScience p. 1069.
Biology of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Cultivated Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Rinehart, T.A., Liburd, O.E., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Biology of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Cultivated Blueberries. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(1):113-120.
ECOLOGY OF ENDOPARASITOIDS (HYMENOPTERA) ATTACKING CRANBERRY AND BLUEBERRY TIPWORMS DASINEURA OXYCOCCANA JOHNSON AND PRODIPLOSIS VACCINII (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Rinehart, T.A., Liburd, O.E., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Ecology of endoparasitoids (hymenoptera) attacking cranberry and blueberry tipworms dasineura oxycoccana johnson and prodiplosis vaccinii (diptera: cecidomyiidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Vol 99, No.1, pp 113-120.
'DeSoto' a New Semi-Dwarf Rabbiteye (V. asheii, Reade) Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2006. 'DeSoto' a New Semi-Dwarf Rabbiteye (V. asheii, Reade) Blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 715:97-100. International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture.
Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of ‘Gupton’, a new southern highbush blueberry cultivar - ()
Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A. 2005. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of gupton a new southern highbush blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release.
NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE FOR PROPAGATION OF DIXIEBLUE A NEW SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - ()
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2005. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of dixieblue a new southern highbush blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release.
NATRACEUTICAL PROFILE OF SELECTED MUSCADINE (VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA MICHX.) CULTIVARS AND BREEDING LINES - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Marshall, D.A. 2005. Natraceutical profile of selected muscadine (vitis rotundifolia michx.) cultivars and breeding lines. Hortscience 40:1068.
NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE FOR PROPOGATION OF NATIVE BLUE, A NEW EVERGREEN ORNAMENTAL BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - ()
Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A. 2004. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propogation of native blue, a new evergreen ornamental blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.
NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE FOR PROPAGATION OF DE SOTO, A NEW RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - ()
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2004. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of De Soto, a new rabbiteye blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CHILLING OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2004. Natural and artifical chilling of southern highbush blueberry [abstract]. HortScience. 39(4):825.
'NATIVE BLUE', A NEW SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL (VACCINIUM DARROWI) BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D. 2004. 'native blue', a new southern ornamental (vaccinium darrowi) blueberry cultivar. HortScience p. 804.
NECTAR ROBBERY BY BEES [XYLOCOPA VIRGINICA (L.) AND APIS MELLIFERA L.] CONTRIBUTES TO THE POLLINATION OF RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Danka, R.G., Stringer, S.J. 2004. Nectar robbery by bees [xylocopa virginica (l.) and apis mellifera l.] contributes to the pollination of rabbiteye blueberry. Journal of Economic Entomology. v.97 p. 735-740.
RESPONSE OF MUSCADINE GRAPE (VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA MICHX) TO THE GROWTH REGULATORS CPPU AND GIBBERELIIC ACID - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J. 2003. Response of muscadine grape (vitis rotundifolia michx) to the growth regulators cppu and gibbereliic acid. Hortscience. 38(5)698.
THE EFFECTS OF CHILL HOUR ACCUMULATION ON HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE EFFICACY IN RABBITEYE (VACCINIUM ASHEI READE) AND SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2004. The effects of chill hour accumulation on hydrogen cyanamide efficacy in rabbiteye (vaccinium ashei reade) and southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Small Fruit Reviews. vol.3(3/4) pp.339-347.
THE EFFECTS OF CHILL HOUR ACCUMULATION ON HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE EFFICACY IN RABBITEYE AND SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS - (Proceedings)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2004. The effects of chill hour accumulation on hydrogen cyanamide efficacy in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings p339-347.
SEASONAL EFFECTS OF A LATE APPLICATION OF HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE ON 'CLIMAX' RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2003. Seasonal effects of a late application of hydrogen cyanamide on 'climax' rabbiteye blueberry. Small Fruit Reviews. v.2(4)pp.73-82.
RESPONSE OF MUSCADINE GRAPE (VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA MICHX) TO THE GROWTH REGULATORS CPPU ANDGIBBERILLIC ACID - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J. 2003. Response of muscadine grape (vitis rotundifolia michx) to the growth regulators cppu andgibberillic acid. Hortscience. vol.38(5) pp.698-699
Screen House Evaluations of a Blue Orchard Bee Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: apidae) as a Supplemental Pollinator for Southeastern Blueberries - (Proceedings)
Sampson, B.J., Stringer, S.J., Cane, J.H., Spiers, J.M. 2004. Screen House Evaluations of a Blue Orchard Bee Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: apidae) as a Supplemental Pollinator for Southeastern Blueberries. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. 3(15):381-392.
Seasonal Effects of a Late Application of Hydrogen Cyanamide on 'Climax' Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2003. Seasonal Effects of a Late Application of Hydrogen Cyanamide on 'Climax' Rabbiteye Blueberry. Small Fruit Reviews. 2(4):73-82.
BLUE ORCHARD BEES (OSMIA RIBIFLORIS) AS BLUEBERRY POLLINATORS FOR THE AMERICAN SOUTH - (Abstract Only)
Sampson, B.J., Cane, J.H., Stringer, S.J. 2002. Blue orchard bees (osmia ribifloris) as blueberry pollinators for the american south. Meeting Abstract.
Screenhouse Evaluations of a Mason Bee Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) as a Pollinator for Blueberries in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Cane, J.H., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2004. Screenhouse Evaluations of a Mason Bee Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) as a Pollinator for Blueberries in the Southeastern United States. Small Fruits Variety Journal. 3(15):381-392.
THE EFFECTS OF CHILL HOUR ACCUMULATION ON HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE EFFICACY IN RABBITEYE (VACCINIUM ASHEI READE)AND SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2002. The effects of chill hour accumulation on hydrogen cyanamide efficacy in rabbiteye (vaccinium ashei reade)and southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Meeting Abstract. Vol. 3(3/4)pp.339-347.
EFFECTS OF HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE APPLICATION RATES AND TIMING ON FRUIT AND FOLIAGE OF CLIMAX RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Braswell, J. 2002. Effects of hydrogen cyanamide application rates and timing on fruit and foliage of climax rabbiteye blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 574:241-251.
ESTABLISHMENT AND PRODUCTION OF MUSCADINE GRAPES - ()
Braswell, J., Stringer, S.J., Sampson, B.J., Ingram, D. 2002. Establishment and production of muscadine grapes. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Technical Bulletin. pub.2290 pp. 1-16
Effects of Hydrogen Cyanamide Application Rates and Timing on Fruit and Foliage of 'Climax' Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Proceedings)
Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Braswell, J., Marshall, D.A. 2002. Effects of Hydrogen Cyanamide Application Rates and Timing on Fruit and Foliage of 'Climax' Rabbiteye Blueberry. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 574:245-251.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR THE BLUEBERRY GALL MIDGE, DASINEURA OXYCOCCANA (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
vol.31, no.2 pgs. 339-347
GROWTH AND SPREAD OF BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS IN A 14 YEAR OLD COLLECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noffsinger, S.L., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2002. Growth and spread of blueberry cultivars in a 14 year old collection. Acta Horticulturae. 574:165-169
'BILOXI' SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A.D., Gupton, C.L. 2002. 'Biloxi' southern highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 574:153-155.
Establishment and Production of Muscadine Grapes - (Proceedings)
Braswell, J., Stringer, S.J., Ingram, D., Sampson, B. 2001. Establishment and Production of Muscadine Grapes. Extension Publications.
'Biloxi' Southern Highbush Blueberry - (Proceedings)
Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Gupton, C. 2002. 'Biloxi' Southern Highbush Blueberry. 7 th Acta Horticulturae International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture, Dec. 4-9, 2002. Chillan, Chile. pp.153-155.
Growth and Spread of Blueberry Cultivars in a 15 Year-Old Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noffsinger, S., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2002. Growth and Spread of Blueberry Cultivars in a 15 Year-Old Collection. 7th Acta Horticulturae. December 4-9, 2000. Chile. p. 165-173.
GROWTH AND SPREAD OF BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS IN A 15 YEAR-OLD COLLECTION - (Abstract Only)
Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Noffsinger, S.L. 2000. Growth and spread of blueberry cultivars in a 15 year-old collection. Meeting Abstract.
'BILOXI' SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Gupton, C.L., Draper, A. 2000. 'biloxi' southern highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulturae 7th International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture. pg. 87