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Efrem Bechere
Research Geneticist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Cotton genotype differences in seed coat fragments related to seed fragility and fiber-seed attachment force - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armijo, C.B., Bechere, E., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A. 2022. Cotton genotype differences in seed coat fragments related to seed fragility and fiber-seed attachment force. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(3):517-522. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14325.
Seed size, ginning rate, and net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Hardin, R.G., Zeng, L. 2021. Seed size, ginning rate, and net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Cotton Science. 25:91-100.
Mapping-by-sequencing the locus of EMS-induced mutation responsible for tufted-fuzzless seed phenotype in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naoumkina, M., Thyssen, G.N., Fang, D.D., Bechere, E., Li, P., Florane, C.B. 2021. Mapping-by-sequencing the locus of EMS-induced mutation responsible for tufted-fuzzless seed phenotype in cotton. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-021-01802-0.
A new Ligon-lintless mutant (liy) in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Naoumkina, M.A., Fang, D.D. 2020. A new Ligon-lintless mutant (liy) in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Cotton Science. 24:168-174.
Stability and transferability assessment of the cotton fiber strength QTL qFS-c7-1 on chromosome A07 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, D.D., Zeng, L., Thyssen, G.N., Delhom, C.D., Bechere, E., Jones, D.C., Li, P. 2021. Stability and transferability assessment of the cotton fiber strength QTL qFS-c7-1 on chromosome A07. The Crop Journal. 9(2):380-386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2020.06.016.
Potential of genetic improvement for neppiness traits in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E., Delhom, C.D. 2020. Potential of genetic improvement for neppiness traits in Upland cotton. Crop Science. 60:1876-1883. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20168.
Analysis of testing locations in regional high quality tests for cotton fiber quality traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Boykin, D.L., Zhang, J., Bechere, E., Dever, J.K., Campbell, B.T., Raper, T.B., Meeks, C., Smith, W., Myers, G.O., Bourland, F.M. 2019. Analysis of testing locations in regional high quality tests for cotton fiber quality traits. Journal of Cotton Science. 23:284-291.
Registration of six upland cotton germplasm lines with improved fiber quality through ethyl methane sulfonate treatments and selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L., Smith, W.C., Cantrell, R.G., Hequet, E.F., Ritchie, G.L., Pabuayon, I., Mishra, D., Hendon, B.R., Brown, N., Kelly, B.R. 2020. Registration of six upland cotton germplasm lines with improved fiber quality through ethyl methane sulfonate treatments and selection. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20005.
An EMS-induced mutation in a tetratricopeptide repeat-like superfamily protein gene (Ghir_A12G008870) on chromosome A12 is responsible for the liy short fiber phenotype in cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, D.D., Naoumkina, M.A., Thyssen, G.N., Bechere, E., Li, P., Florane, C.B. 2020. An EMS-induced mutation in a tetratricopeptide repeat-like superfamily protein gene (Ghir_A12G008870) on chromosome A12 is responsible for the liy short fiber phenotype in cotton. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 133(1):271-282. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-019-03456-4.
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) mutants with reduced levels of palmitic acid (C16:0) in seed lipids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, C.M., Hendon, B.R., Mishra, D., Rieff, J.M., Lowery, C.C., Lambert, K.C., Witt, T.W., Oswalt, S.J., Bechere, E., Smith, W.C., Cantrell, R.G., Kelly, B.R., Imel-Vise, R.K., Chapman, K.D., Dowd, M.K., Auld, D. 2019. Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) mutants with reduced levels of palmitic acid (C16:0) in seed lipids. Euphytica. 215(112). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-019-2423-4.
Genetic improvement of naked-tufted seed mutants in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hendon, B.R., Bechere, E., Witt, T.W., Kelly, B.R., Mishra, D., Auld, D. 2019. Genetic improvement of naked-tufted seed mutants in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Euphytica. 215:81. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-019-2400-y.
Registration of cotton germplasm USDA MD 16-1 and USDA MD 16-2 with enhanced lint yield and fiber quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Manning, R.O. 2018. Registration of cotton germplasm USDA MD 16-1 and USDA MD 16-2 with enhanced lint yield and fiber quality. Journal of Plant Registrations. 12(2):241-245. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.07.0043crg.
History and current research in the USDA-ARS cotton breeding program at Stoneville, MS - ()
Zeng, L., Stetina, S.R., Erpelding, J.E., Bechere, E., Turley, R.B., Scheffler, J.A. 2018. History and current research in the USDA-ARS cotton breeding program at Stoneville, MS. Journal of Cotton Science. 22:24-35.
Correlated selection response of fiber properties measured by high volume instrument and advanced fiber information system in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E. 2017. Correlated selection response of fiber properties measured by high volume instrument and advanced fiber information system in Upland cotton. Euphytica. 213:278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-017-2061-7.
Effect of seed size on ginning Efficiency in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Abstract Only)
Registration of five upland cotton mutant germplasm lines with superior fiber length, strength, and uniformity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L., Auld, D. 2017. Registration of five upland cotton mutant germplasm lines with superior fiber length, strength, and uniformity. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.05.0024crg.
Effect of Cotton Fiber Cohesion on Energy Use and Fiber Quality During Processing: 2nd Year - (Abstract Only)
Quantitative trait loci analysis for net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Fang, D.D., Kebede, H.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Islam, M.S., Li, P., Scheffler, J.A. 2017. Quantitative trait loci analysis for net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Euphytica. 213:160-171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-017-1951-z.
Genome-wide analysis of gene expression of EMS-induced short fiber mutant Ligon lintless-y (liy) in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naoumkina, M.A., Bechere, E., Fang, D.D., Thyssen, G.N., Florane, C.B. 2017. Genome-wide analysis of gene expression of EMS-induced short fiber mutant Ligon lintless-y (liy) in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Genomics. 109:320-329.
Seed Size, Ginning Rate, and Net Ginning Energy Requirement in Upland Cotton - (Abstract Only)
Comparative genetic analysis of lint yield and fiber quality among single, three-way, and double crosses in upland cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J., Bechere, E. 2017. Comparative genetic analysis of lint yield and fiber quality among single, three-way, and double crosses in upland cotton. Crop Science. 57:192-201. doi:10.2135/cropsci2016.06.0499.
Relationships of lint yield and fiber quality with ginning rate and net ginning energy in upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L., Hardin IV, R.G. 2016. Relationships of lint yield and fiber quality with ginning rate and net ginning energy in upland cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 20:31-39.
Combining ability of ginning rate and net ginning energy requirement in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L., Hardin IV, R.G. 2016. Combining ability of ginning rate and net ginning energy requirement in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Crop Science. 56:499-504.
Genotypic and environmental effects on cottonseed oil, nitrogen, and gossypol contents in eighteen years Regional High Quality tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Bechere, E., Dever, J.K., Zhang, J., Jones, A., Raper, T.B., Hague, S., Smith, W., Myers, G.O., Bourland, F. 2015. Genotypic and environmental effects on cottonseed oil, nitrogen, and gossypol contents in eighteen years Regional High Quality tests. Euphytica. 206:815-824.
Quantitative genetics and utilization of mutants - ()
Percy, R.G., Hendon, B., Bechere, E., Auld, D. 2015. Quantitative genetics and utilization of mutants. Book Chapter. doi:10.2134/agronomogr57.2013.0042.
Ginning efficiency - research progress - (Abstract Only)
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G., Fang, D.D., Islam, M.S. 2015. Ginning efficiency - research progress. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. January 2-5, 2015.
Genetics correlation and path coefficient analysis of cotton yield with some contributing quantitative and qualitative traits in Upland Cotton (Gosspypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L. 2014. Genetics correlation and path coefficient analysis of cotton yield with some contributing quantitative and qualitative traits in Upland Cotton (Gosspypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Crop Improvement. 28(6):852-870.
Ginning efficiency in upland cotton - a value-added trait in cotton improvement - (Abstract Only)
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G., Fang, D.D., Islam, M.S. 2014. Ginning efficiency in upland cotton - a value-added trait in cotton improvement. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. November 2 - 5, 2014.
Commonality analysis and selection of parents for with-in boll yield components in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E., Boykin, D.L. 2014. Commonality analysis and selection of parents for with-in boll yield components in Upland cotton. Euphytica. 199:339-348.
Chemically induced mutation to improve fiber traits in upland cotton - (Proceedings)
Bechere, E. 2014. Chemically induced mutation to improve fiber traits in upland cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 6-10, 2014, New Orleans, Louisana.
Registration of tufted-naked seed in upland cotton germplasm 9023n4t - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L. 2013. Registration of tufted-naked seed in upland cotton germplasm 9023n4t. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8(1):63-67.
Registration of a tufted-naked seed upland cotton germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L. 2014. Registration of a tufted-naked seed upland cotton germplasm. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8(1):63-67.
Genetics of ginning efficiency and its genotypic and phenotypic correlations with agronomic and fiber traits in upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Zeng, L. 2014. Genetics of ginning efficiency and its genotypic and phenotypic correlations with agronomic and fiber traits in upland cotton. Crop Science. 54:507-513.
Genetic effect and genetic values of fiber properties in F2 and F3 hybrids between germplasm lines and high yield cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J., Bechere, E. 2013. Genetic effect and genetic values of fiber properties in F2 and F3 hybrids between germplasm lines and high yield cultivars. Euphytica. 459-469.
Registration of mutant population of MD 15 M4 Gossypium hirsutum L. with enhanced fiber quality - ()
Bechere, E., Meredith Jr, W.R., Boykin Jr, J.C. 2013. Registration of mutant population of MD 15 M4 Gossypium hirsutum L. with enhanced fiber quality. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7(2)216-219.
Genotype differences in seed coat fragments related to seed fragility and fiber-seed attachment force - (Abstract Only)
Cotton genotype differences in fiber-seed attachment force - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Bechere, E., Meredith, W.R. 2012. Cotton genotype differences in fiber-seed attachment force. Journal of Cotton Science. 16:170-178.
A new fuzzless seed locus in an upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) mutant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Turley, R.B., Auld, D.L., Zeng, L. 2012. A new fuzzless seed locus in an upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) mutant. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 3(6):799-804.
Combining ability for neps seed coat fragments and motes in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E. 2012. Combining ability for neps seed coat fragments and motes in Upland cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 16:17-26.
Differences among cotton genotypes for fiber-seed attachment force - (Proceedings)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Bechere, E., Meredith, W. 2011. Differences among cotton genotypes for fiber-seed attachment force. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting. 1111269:15.
Cultivar differences in fiber-seed attachment force: Measurement techniques - (Proceedings)
Boykin Jr, J.C., Bechere, E., Meredith, W. 2011. Cultivar Differences in Fiber-seed Attachment Force: Measurement Techniques. In Proc. Beltwide Cotton Conf, Atlanta, GA. 4-7 Jan. 2011. CD ROM pp 594-601.
Evaluation of cotton genotypes for ginning energy and ginning rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2011. Evaluation of cotton genotypes for ginning energy and ginning rate. Journal of Cotton Science. 15:11-21.
Registration of TTU-0782 upland cotton germplasm line with superior fiber quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L., Krifa, M., Smith, C.W., Cantrell, R.G. 2011. Registration of TTU-0782 upland cotton germplasm line with superior fiber quality. Journal of Plant Registrations. 5(2):207-2010.
Relationship of ginning energy use ginning rate and fiber quality in upland cotton - (Abstract Only)
Ginning Efficiency between Diverse Genetic Groups of Upland Cotton - (Abstract Only)
Varietal Variability for Cotton Ginning Efficiency - (Abstract Only)
Registration of Four Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Genetic Stock Mutants with Tolerance to Imazamox - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L., Dotary, P., Kebede, H.A. 2010. Registration of Four Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Genetic Stock Mutants with Tolerance to Imazamox. Journal of Plant Registrations. 4:155-158
Imazamox Tolerance in Mutation Derived Lines of Upland Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L., Dotrax, P.A., Gilbert, L.V., Kebede, H.A. 2009. Imazamox Tolerance in Mutation Derived Lines of Upland Cotton. Crop Science.
Development of "Naked-Tufted" Seed Coat Mutants for Potential Use in Cotton Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Auld, D.L., Hequet, E. 2009. Development of "Naked-Tufted" Seed Coat Mutants for Potential Use in Cotton Production. Euphytica. 167:333-339