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Juan Zalapa
Research Geneticist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Blueberry and cranberry pangenomes as a resource for future genetic studies and breeding efforts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yocca, A., Platts, A., Alger, E., Teresi, S., Mengist, M., Ferrao, L., Benevenuto, J., Jacobs, M., Babinski, M., Bayer, P., Golicz, A., Humann, J., Main, D., Espley, R., Chagne, D., Albert, N., Montanari, S., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J.J., Zalapa, J.E., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, P., Iorizzo, M., Edger, P. 2023. Blueberry and cranberry pangenomes as a resource for future genetic studies and breeding efforts. Horticulture Research. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhad202.
VacCAP develops high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Clare, S.J., Driskill, M., Zheng, P., Chagne, D., Montanari, S., Thompson, S., Espley, R., Munoz, P., Benevenuto, J., Zhao, D., Sheehan, M., Mengist, M., Rowland, L.J., Ashrafi, H., Melmaiee, K., Babiker, E.M., Olmstead, J., Gilbert, J., Kniskern, J., Main, D., Zalapa, J.E., Polashock, J.J., Edger, P., Iorizzo, M. 2023. VacCAP develops high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry. HortScience.
Vaccinium research expands our understanding of complex flavonoid accumulation profiles and regulation in fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Albert, N.W., Lorizzo, M., Mengist, M.F., Montanari, S., Zalapa, J.E., Maule, A., Edger, P.P., Yocca, A., Platts, A., Pucker, B., Espley, R.V. 2023. Vaccinium research expands our understanding of complex flavonoid accumulation profiles and regulation in fruit. Journal of Plant Physiology. 1-15 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiad250.
Genetic analysis and QTL mapping of domestication-related traits in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Moreno, H., Basurto-Garduno, A.C., Torres-Meraz, M.A., Diaz-Valenzuela, E., Arellano-Arciniega, S., Zalapa, J.E., Sawers, R.J., Cibrian-Jaramillo, A., Diaz-Garcia, L. 2023. Genetic analysis and QTL mapping of domestication-related traits in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Frontiers in Genetics. 14: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1101401.
A survey of key methods, traits, parameters, and conditions for measuring texture in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Moreno, H., Phillips, M., Diaz-Garcia, L., Torres-Meraz, M.A., De La Torre, F., Berro, I., Loarca, J., Mura, J.D., Ikeda, S., Atucha, A., Giongo, L., Lorizzo, M., Zalapa, J.E. 2023. A survey of key methods, traits, parameters, and conditions for measuring texture in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.). Horticulturae. 9(4). Article 479. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9040479.
Vaccap update: a community-based project to develop advanced genetic and genomic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry - (Abstract Only)
Lorizzo, M., Lila, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Pottorff, M., Finn, C., Vorsa, N., Edger, P., Bassil, N.V., Luby, C.H., Munoz, P., Zalapa, J.E., Gallardo, K., Atucha, A., Main, D., Giongo, L. 2023. Vaccap update: a community-based project to develop advanced genetic and genomic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry. Plant Animal and Microbe Genomes Conference. Plant Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA, January 8-11,2022.
Fertile Intersectional F1 Hybrids of 4x Andean Blueberry (Vaccinium meridionale) and 4x American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E., De La Torre, F., Luteyn, J.L. 2023. Fertile Intersectional F1 Hybrids of 4x Andean Blueberry (Vaccinium meridionale) and 4x American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon). HortScience. 58(2):234-239. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16824-22.
Cranberry fall nitrogen fertilization promotes subsequent season vegetative growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rojas-Barrow, P., Boivar-Medina, J., Workmaster1, B., Zalapa, J.E., Atucha, A. 2022. Cranberry fall nitrogen fertilization promotes subsequent season vegetative growth. HortScience. 58:1(6-10). https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16848-22.
Cranberry Fall Nitrogen Fertilization Promotes Subsequent Season Vegetative Growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rojas-Barros, P., Bolivar-Medina, J., Workmaster, B.A., Zalapa, J.E., Atucha, A. 2022. Cranberry Fall Nitrogen Fertilization Promotes Subsequent Season Vegetative Growth. HortScience. 58(1)6-10. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16848-22.
Genomic-environmental associations in wild cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon ait.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neyhart, J.L., Kantar, M.B., Zalapa, J.E., Vorsa, N. 2022. Genomic-environmental associations in wild cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon ait.). G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkac203.
VacciniumCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced genetic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Iorizzo, M., Lila, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Luby, C.H., Vorsa, N., Edger, P., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, P., Zalapa, J.E., Gallardo, K.R., Atucha, A., Main, D., Giongo, L., Li, C., Polashock, J.J., Sims, C., Canales, E., Devetter, L., Coe, M., Chagne, D., Colonna, A., Espley, R. 2023. VacciniumCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced genetic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1362:71-80. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1362.11.
The New Cranberry Wisconsin Research Station: Renovation priorities of a ‘Stevens’ cranberry marsh based on visual mapping, genetic testing, and yield data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matusinec, D., Maule, A., Wiesman, E.C., Atucha, A., Mura, J.D., Zalapa, J.E. 2022. The New Cranberry Wisconsin Research Station: Renovation priorities of a ‘Stevens’ cranberry marsh based on visual mapping, genetic testing, and yield data. International Journal of Fruit Science. 22:1, 121-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2021.2014016.
There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edger, P.P., Iorizzo, M., Bassil, N.V., Benevenuto, J., Ferrao, L.F., Giongo, L., Hummer, K.E., Lawas, L.F., Leisner, C.P., Li, C., Munoz, P., Ashrafi, H., Atucha, A., Babiker, E.M., Canales, E., Chagne, D., DeVetter, L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Espley, R.V., Gallardo, K., Gunther, C.S., Hardigan, M.A., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Jacobs, M.L., Lila, M., Luby, C.H., Main, D., Mengist, M.F., Owens, G.L., Perkins-Veazie, P., Polashock, J.J., Pottorff, M., Rowland, L.J., Sims, C.A., Song, G., Spencer, J., Vorsa, N., Yocca, A.E., Zalapa, J.E. 2022. There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies. Horticulture Research. 9. Article uhac083. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac083.
Relationship of Cranberry Soil pH and Microbial Composition - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity is enhanced in wild x cultivated hybrids of sugarbeet despite multiple selection cycles for cultivated traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2021. Genetic diversity is enhanced in wild x cultivated hybrids of sugarbeet despite multiple selection cycles for cultivated traits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68:2549-2563. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01149-w.
Impact of high soil pH on cranberry fruit size - (Abstract Only)
Mura, J.D., Hahn, E.A., Rodriguez Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2021. Impact of high soil pH on cranberry fruit size. Wisconsin Cranberry School. 29:19-20.
Chromosome-level genome assembly of the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) and its wild relative Vaccinium microcarpum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Garcia-Ortega, L., González-Rodríguez, M., Delaye, L., Iorizzo, M., Zalapa, J.E. 2021. Chromosome-level genome assembly of the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) and its wild relative Vaccinium microcarpum. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. Article 633310. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.633310.
Genotyping-by-sequencing identifies historical breeding stages of the recently domesticated American cranberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E. 2020. Genotyping-by-sequencing identifies historical breeding stages of the recently domesticated American cranberry. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. Article 633310. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.607770.
The genetic diversity of crop wild relatives, Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton and V. oxycoccos L., across their ranges in the US, with special emphasis on National Forests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Williams, K.A., Rodríguez-Bonilla, F., Matusinec, D., Maule, A., Coe, K., Wiesman, E.C. 2020. The genetic diversity of crop wild relatives, Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton and V. oxycoccos L., across their ranges in the US, with special emphasis on National Forests. Plants. 9(11). Article 1446. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9111446.
Microbial diversity associated with the pollen stores of captive-bred bumble bee colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dharampal, P., Diaz-Garcia, L., Haase, M., Zalapa, J.E., Currie, C., Hittinger, C., Steffan, S.A. 2020. Microbial diversity associated with the pollen stores of captive-bred bumble bee colonies. Insects. 11(4):250. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11040250.
Genetic differentiation and diversity of sugarbeet germplasm resistant to sugarbeet root maggot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Genetic differentiation and diversity of sugarbeet germplasm resistant to sugarbeet root maggot. Plant Genetic Resources. 17(6):514-521. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262119000388.
Exploring the genetic diversity of wild cranberry populations in the Upper Midwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Rodriguez-Bonilla, F., Matusinec, D., Wiesman, E.C., Schoville, S., Atucha, A., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Exploring the genetic diversity of wild cranberry populations in the Upper Midwest. Crop Science. vol 59:2413-2428. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2019.06.0367.
Toward integrated conservation of North America’s crop wild relatives Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khoury, C.K., Greene, S.L., Krishnan, S., Miller, A., Moreau, T., Williams, K.A., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Spurrier, C.S., Zalapa, J.E., Nabhan, G.P. 2020. Toward integrated conservation of North America’s crop wild relatives. Natural Areas Journal. 40(1):96-100. https://doi.org//10.3375/043.040.0111.
Comprehensive analysis of the internal structure and firmness in American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.) fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Phillips, M., Lopez-Hernandez, A., Grygleski, E., Atucha, A., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Comprehensive analysis of the internal structure and firmness in American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.) fruit. PLoS One. 14(9):e0222451. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222451.
Cross-transferability analysis of SSR markers developed from the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) to other Vaccinium species of agricultural importance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Rohde, J., Matusinec, D., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Cross-transferability analysis of SSR markers developed from the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) to other Vaccinium species of agricultural importance . Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66:1713-1725(2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00826-1.
Surrounding landscape and spatial arrangement of honey bee hives affect pollen foraging and yield in cranberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guzman, A., Gaines-Day, H., Lois, A., Steffan, S.A., Brunet, J., Zalapa, J.E., Guedot, C. 2019. Surrounding landscape and spatial arrangement of honey bee hives affect pollen foraging and yield in cranberry. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 286:106624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2019.106624.
Domestication, genetics, and genomics of the American cranberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Domestication, genetics, and genomics of the American cranberry. Plant Breeding Reviews. 43:279-310. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119616801.ch8.
Pacbio sequencing reveals identical organelle genomes between American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) and a wild relative - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Rohde, J., Smith, T., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Pacbio sequencing reveals identical organelle genomes between American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) and a wild relative. Genes. 10(4):291. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes10040291.
Woodland and floral richness boost bumble bee density in cranberry resource pulse landscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pfeiffer, V., Silbernagel, J., Guédot, C., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Woodland and floral richness boost bumble bee density in cranberry resource pulse landscapes. Landscape Ecology. 34(5):979. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-019-00810-1.
Relationship between alternate bearing and apical bud development in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolivar, J., Zalapa, J.E., Atucha, A., Paterson, S. 2018. Relationship between alternate bearing and apical bud development in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon). American Journal of Botany. 97(2):101-111. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjb-2018-0058.
Multivariate GBLUP Improves Accuracy of Genomic Selection for Yield and Fruit Weight in Biparental Populations of Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, B., Diaz-Garcia, L., Grygleski, E., Polashock, J.J., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Vorsa, N., Iorizzo, M., Zalapa, J.E. 2018. Multivariate GBLUP improves accuracy of genomic selection for yield and fruit weight in biparental populations of Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:1310. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01310.
Image-based phenotyping for identification of QTL determining fruit shape and size in American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, B., Grygleski, E., Zalapa, J.E. 2018. Image-based phenotyping for identification of QTL determining fruit shape and size in American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon L.). PeerJ. 6:e5461. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5461.
Massive phenotyping of multiple cranberry populations reveals novel QTLs for fruit anthocyanin content and other important chemical traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Schlautman, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Maule, A., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Grygleski, E., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E. 2018. Massive phenotyping of multiple cranberry populations reveals novel QTLs for fruit anthocyanin content and other important chemical traits. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 293:1379-1392. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-018-1464-z.
Genetic diversity and cultivar variants in the NCGR cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Zalapa, J.E., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Smith, T. 2018. Genetic diversity and cultivar variants in the NCGR cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) collection. Journal of Genetics. 97(5):1339–1351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-018-1036-3.
Microbes keep the bees buzzing - (Abstract Only)
Dharampal, P.S., Diaz-Garcia, L., Carlson, C., Currie, C., Zalapa, J.E., Hittinger, C.T., Steffan, S.A. 2018. Microbes keep the bees buzzing. 2018 Annual Meeting, North-Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Madison, Wisconsin. March 18-21, 2018.
Breeding trait priorities of the cranberry industry in the United States and Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gallardo, R., Zhang, Q., Polashock, J.J., Rodriguez-Soana, C., Vorsa, N., Atucha, A., Zalapa, J.E., Iorizzo, M. 2018. Breeding trait priorities of the cranberry industry in the United States and Canada. HortScience. 53(10):1467–1474. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13219-18.
Cranberry vulnerability statement - ()
Hummer, K.E., Lewers, K.S., Bassil, N.V., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E., Iorizzo, M., Williams, K.A., Tzanetakis, I. 2018. Cranberry vulnerability statement. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). https://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/cgc_reports/cranberry_vulnerability_statement_2017.pdf.
Cross-compatibility in cranberry-blueberry hybridization and implications in endosperm balance number - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G. 2017. Cross-compatibility in cranberry-blueberry hybridization and implications in endosperm balance number. Euphytica. Mol Breeding (2018) 38: 9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-017-0765-y.
Comparative genetic mapping reveals synteny and collinearity between the American cranberry and diploid blueberry genomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, N., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J.J., Ogden, E.L., Brown, A., Lin, Y., Bassil, N.V., Buck, E.J., Wiedow, C., McCallum, S., Graham, J., Iorizzo, M., Rowland, L.J., Zalapa, J.E. 2017. Comparative genetic mapping reveals synteny and collinearity between the American cranberry and diploid blueberry genomes. Molecular Breeding. 38:9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-017-0765-y.
Arthropod fauna associated with wild and cultivated cranberries in Wisconsin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M.E., Draney, M.L., Chasen, E.M., Johnson, K.E., Zalapa, J.E. 2017. Arthropod fauna associated with wild and cultivated cranberries in Wisconsin. Great Lakes Entomologist. https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol50/iss2/11.
SOFIA: an R package for enhancing genetic visualization with Circos Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, B., Zalapa, J. 2017. SOFIA: An R package for enhancing genetic visualization with Circos. Journal of Heredity. 108(4):443-448. doi: 10.1093/jhered/esx023.
Intra- and interspecific hybridization in invasive Siberian elm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hirsch, H., Brunet, J., Zalapa, J.E., von Wehrden, H., Hartmann, M., Kleindienst, C., Schlautman, B., Kosman, E., Wesche, K., Renison, D., Hensen, I. 2017. Intra- and interspecific hybridization in invasive Siberian elm. Biological Invasions. 19(6):1889-1904. doi: 10.1007/s10530-017-1404-6.
Cranberry SSR multiplexing panels for DNA horticultural fingerprinting and genetic studies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Bolivar-Medina, J., Hodapp, S., Zalapa, J. 2017. Cranberry SSR multiplexing panels for DNA horticultural fingerprinting and genetic studies. Scientia Horticulturae. 219:280-286. doi. 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.03.005.
Flight synchrony among the major moth pests of cranberries in the Upper Midwest, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M.E., Sojka, J., Chasen, E.M., Deutsch, A.E., Zalapa, J.E., Guedot, C. 2017. Flight synchrony among the major moth pests of cranberries in the Upper Midwest, USA. Insects. 8(1):26. doi: 10.3390/insects8010026.
Mapping and identification of fruit rot resistance QTL in American cranberry using GBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daverdin, G., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Zalapa, J.E., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J.J. 2017. Mapping and identification of fruit rot resistance QTL in American cranberry using GBS. Molecular Breeding. doi: 10.1007/s11032-017-0639-3.
Construction of a high-density American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) composite map using genotyping-by-sequencing for multi-pedigree linkage mapping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L., Iorizzo, M., Polashock, J., Grygleski, E., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J. 2017. Construction of a high-density American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) composite map using genotyping-by-sequencing for multi-pedigree linkage mapping. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics. 7(4):1177-1189. doi: 10.1534/g3.116.037556.
Comparison of nonstructural carbohydrates across cranberry cultivars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DeVetter, L.W., Beaver, E., Colquhoun, J., Zalapa, J., Harbut, R. 2016. Comparison of nonstructural carbohydrates across cranberry cultivars. European Journal of Horticultural Science. 81(6):321-326. doi: 10.17660/eJHS.2016/81.6.5.
GiNA, an efficient and high-throughput software for horticultural phenotyping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, B., Zalapa, J. 2016. GiNA, an efficient and high-throughput software for horticultural phenotyping. PLoS One. 11(8). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160439.
Exploiting genotyping by sequencing to characterize the genomic structure of the American cranberry through high-density linkage mapping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L., Schlautman, B., Deutsch, J., Salazar, W., Hernandez-Ochoa, M., Grygleski, E., Steffan, S., Iorizzo, M., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J. 2016. Exploiting genotyping by sequencing to characterize the genomic structure of the American cranberry through high-density linkage mapping. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 17(1):451. doi: 10.1186/s12864-016-2802-3.
Empirical, metagenomic, and computational techniques illuminate the mechanisms by which fungicides compromise bee health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steffan, S.A., Dharampal, P.S., Diaz-Garcia, L., Currie, C.R., Zalapa, J.E., Hittinger, C.T. 2017. Empirical, metagenomic, and computational techniques illuminate the mechanisms by which fungicides compromise bee health. Journal of Visualized Experiments. https://www.jove.com/video/54631.
Fragman: an R package for fragment analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L., Schlautman, B., Salazar, W., Zalapa, J. 2016. Fragman: an R package for fragment analysis. BioMed Central (BMC) Genetics. 17(1):62. doi: 10.1186/s12863-016-0365-6.
Conservation of genetic diversity in slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) in Wisconsin despite the devastating impact of Dutch elm disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Zalapa, J., Guries, R. 2016. Conservation of genetic diversity in slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) in Wisconsin despite the devastating impact of Dutch elm disease. Conservation Genetics. 17(5):1001-1010. doi: 10.1007/s10592-016-0838-1.
Discriminating power of microsatellites in cranberry organelles for taxonomic studies in Vaccinium and Ericaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Fajardo, D., Steffan, S., Zalapa, J. 2016. Discriminating power of microsatellites in cranberry organelles for taxonomic studies in Vaccinium and Ericaceae. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 64(3):451-466. doi: 10.1007/s10722-016-0371-6.
Are we on the right track: Can our understanding of abscission in model systems promote or derail making improvements in less studied crops Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patterson, S.E., Bolivar-Medina, J.L., Falbel, T.G., Hedtcke, J.L., Nevarez-McBride, D., Maule, A.F., Zalapa, J.E. 2016. Are we on the right track: Can our understanding of abscission in model systems promote or derail making improvements in less studied crops? Frontiers in Plant Science. 6(1268). doi: 10.3389/fpls.2015.01268.
Microbes are trophic analogs of animals Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steffan, S.A., Chikaraishi, Y., Currie, C.R., Horn, H., Gaines Day, H.R., Pauli, J.N., Zalapa, J.E., Ohkouchi, N. 2015. Microbes are trophic analogs of animals. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 112(49):15119-15124. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1508782112.
Development of a high-density cranberry SSR linkage map for comparative genetic analysis and trait detection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L.A., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Iorrizo, M., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Bougie, T., Bougie, T., Wiesman, E., Steffan, S., Polashock, J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J. 2015. Development of a high-density cranberry SSR linkage map for comparative genetic analysis and trait detection. Molecular Breeding. 35(8):177. doi: 10.1007/s11032-015-0367-5.
Beneficial or not? Decoding carnivore roles in plant protection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steffan, S.A., Chikaraishi, Y., Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Zalapa, J.E., Jones, V.P., Ohkouchi, N. 2015. Beneficial or not? Decoding carnivore roles in plant protection. Biological Control. 91:34-41. doi: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2015.07.002.
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) genotypes differ between coastal sites and inland road corridors in the Northeastern US Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ecker, G., Zalapa, J., Auer, C. 2015. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) genotypes differ between coastal sites and inland road corridors in the Northeastern US. PLoS One. 10(6). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130414.
Evaluating the relationship between diploid and tetraploid Vaccinium oxycoccos (Ericaceae) in eastern Canada Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, T.W., Walinga, C., Wang, S., Kron, P., Suda, J., Zalapa, J. 2015. Evaluating the relationship between diploid and tetraploid Vaccinium oxycoccos (Ericaceae) in eastern Canada. Botany. 93(10):623-636. doi: 10.1139/cjb-2014-0223.
Yield estimation in commercial cranberry systems using physiological, environmental, and genetic variables Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DeVetter, L., Colquhoun, J., Zalapa, J., Harbut, R. 2015. Yield estimation in commercial cranberry systems using physiological, environmental, and genetic variables. Scientia Horticulturae. 190(1):83-93.
Toxicity of chelated iron (Fe-DTPA) in American cranberry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Siebach, S., Zalapa, J., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Harbut, R., Workmaster, B., Wasko DeVetter, L., Steffan, S., Guedot, C., Atucha, A. 2015. Toxicity of chelated iron (Fe-DTPA) in American cranberry. Journal of Horticulture. 2:129. DOI:10.4172/2376-0354.1000128.
Development and validation of 697 novel polymorphic genomic and EST-SSR Markers in the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Fajardo, D., Bougie, T., Wiesman, E., Polashock, J., Vorsa, N., Steffan, S., Zalapa, J. 2015. Development and validation of 697 novel polymorphic genomic and EST-SSR Markers in the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.). Molecules. 20(2):2001-2013.
Temperature-mediated development thresholds of Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in cranberries Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deutsch, A.E., Rodriguez-Saona, C.R., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2015. Temperature-mediated development thresholds of Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in cranberries. Environmental Entomology. 44(2):400-405.
Clonal diversity and genetic differentiation revealed by SSR markers in wild Vaccinium macrocarpon and Vaccinium oxycoccos Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Bougie, T.C., Bougie, T.A., Schlautman, B.J., Wiesman, E., Guzman, A., Fajardo, D.A., Steffan, S., Smith, T. 2014. Clonal diversity and genetic differentiation revealed by SSR markers in wild Vaccinium macrocarpon and Vaccinium oxycoccos. Annals of Applied Biology. 166(2):196-207.
Degree-day benchmarks for Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development in cranberries Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deutsch, A.E., Rodriguez-Saona, C.R, Kyryczenko-Roth, V., Sojka, J., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2014. Degree-day benchmarks for Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development in cranberries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(6):2130-2136.
A phenology model for Sparganothis fruitworm in Cranberries - (Abstract Only)
Steffan, S.A., Deutsch, A., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Zalapa, J.E., Kyryczenko-Roth, V. 2014. A phenology model for Sparganothis fruitworm in Cranberries. American Cranberry Growers Association.
Strong evidence of mating disruption despite heavy fruitworm pressure - ()
Steffan, S.A., Chasen, E.M., Zalapa, J.E. 2014. Strong evidence of mating disruption despite heavy fruitworm pressure. Cranberry Crop Management Newsletter. XXVII(6):4-8.
The American cranberry crowned jewel of the bog at the 2014 U.S.A. Science & Engineering Festival - ()
Zalapa, J.E., Wiesman, E.C., Schlautman, B., Covarrubias, E. 2014. The American cranberry crowned jewel of the bog at the 2014 U.S.A. Science & Engineering Festival. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. XXV(7):18.
When and how long to flood for insect control - ()
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M., Zalapa, J.E. 2014. When and how long to flood for insect control. Cranberry Crop Management Newsletter. XXVII(3):1-5.
The American cranberry: first insights into the whole genome of a species adapted to bog habitat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Polashock, J.J., Zelzion, U., Fajardo, D.A., Zalapa, J.E., Georgi, L., Bhattacharya, D., Vorsa, N. 2014. The American cranberry: first insights into the whole genome of a species adapted to bog habitat. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 14:165.
Beneficial or not? Carnivore trophic position under the lens of amino acid isotopic analysis - (Abstract Only)
Steffan, S.A., Chikaraishi, Y., Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Zalapa, J.E., Jones, V., Ohkouchi, N. 2014. Beneficial or not? Carnivore trophic position under the lens of amino acid isotopic analysis [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 1420.
The use of sequence-based SSR mining for the development of a vast collection of microsatellites in Aquilegia formosa Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Pfeiffer, V., Zalapa, J., Brunet, J. 2014. The use of sequence-based SSR mining for the development of a vast collection of microsatellites in Aquilegia formosa. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 5(15):2402-2412.
Trophic spectra under the lens of amino acid isotopic analysis - (Abstract Only)
Steffan, S.A., Chikaraishi, Y., Horton, D.R., Miliczky, E., Zalapa, J.E., Jones, V., Ohkouchi, N. 2014. Trophic spectra under the lens of amino acid isotopic analysis [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch.
Generation and characterization of a sugarbeet transcriptome and transcript-based SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Fajardo, D., Schlautman, B., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D., Campbell, L.G., Wiesman, E.C., Zalapa, J.E. 2014. Generation and characterization of a sugarbeet transcriptome and transcript-based SSR markers. The Plant Genome. 7(2) doi: 10.3835/plantgenome2013.11.0038.
Pheromone-based mating disruption in Wisconsin cranberries - (Abstract Only)
Deutsch, A., Mafra-Neto, A., Sojka, J., Dittl, T., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2014. Pheromone-based mating disruption in Wisconsin cranberries [abstract]. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association.
The American cranberry mitochondrial genome reveals the presence of selenocysteine (tRNA-Sec and SECIS) insertion machinery in land plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fajardo, D., Schlautman, B., Steffan, S.A., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E. 2014. The American cranberry mitochondrial genome reveals the presence of selenocysteine (tRNA-Sec and SECIS) insertion machinery in land plants. Gene. 536(2):336-343.
Multi-species mating disruption in Wisconsin cranberries - (Abstract Only)
Deutsch, A., Sojka, J., Dittl, T., Mafra-Neto, A., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2013. Multi-species mating disruption in Wisconsin cranberries [abstract]. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. Paper No. 0711.
Stage-specific development of Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Abstract Only)
Deutsch, A., Kyryczenko-Roth, V., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2013. Stage-specific development of Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. p. 1.
Multi-species mating disruption in cranberries - (Abstract Only)
Deutsch, A., Sojka, J., Dittl, T., Mafra-Neto, A., Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A. 2013. Multi-species mating disruption in cranberries [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. p. 2.
Sparganothis fruitworm biology and phenology - (Abstract Only)
Steffan, S.A., Deutsch, A., Kyryczenko-Roth, V., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Zalapa, J.E. 2013. Sparganothis fruitworm biology and phenology [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. p. 2.
Hybridization and introgression between the exotic Siberian elm, Ulmus pumila, and the native Field elm, U. minor, in Italy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Zalapa, J.E., Pecori, F., Santini, A. 2013. Hybridization and introgression between the exotic Siberian elm, Ulmus pumila, and the native Field elm, U. minor, in Italy. Biological Invasions. Available: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10530-013-0486-z.
Systematic and functional implications of structural rearrangements in whole chloroplast genomes of Ericaceae - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Kron, K., Gillespie, E., Fajardo, D. 2013. Systematic and functional implications of structural rearrangements in whole chloroplast genomes of Ericaceae [abstract]. Association of Southeastern Biologists. Paper No. 117.
Spotted Wing Drosophila, Sparganothis phenology and a new look at the BugFloods - (Proceedings)
Steffan, S.A., Lee, J.C., Deutsch, A., Singleton, M., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Zalapa, J.E. 2013. Spotted Wing Drosophila, Sparganothis phenology and a new look at the BugFloods. Wisconsin Cranberry School. 21:1-6.
Cranberries and Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) in Wisconsin - ()
Steffan, S.A., Lee, J.C., Lavine, L., Walsh, D., Metzger, C., Zalapa, J.E., Guedot, C., Pellitteri, P. 2012. Cranberries and Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) in Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. XXIII(11):13.
Complete plastid genome sequence of Vaccinium macrocarpon: structure, gene content and rearrangements revealed by next generation sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fajardo, D., Senalik, D.A., Ames, M., Zhu, H., Steffan, S.A., Harbut, R., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Gillespie, E., Kron, K., Zalapa, J.E. 2013. Complete plastid genome sequence of Vaccinium macrocarpon: structure, gene content and rearrangements revealed by next generation sequencing. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 9(2):489-498.
Removal of arthropods in the spring “trash floods” - ()
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M., Sojka, J., Zalapa, J.E. 2012. Removal of arthropods in the spring “trash floods”. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. XXV(7):3-4.
The warm winter and spring of 2012: Why degree-days were critical in measuring insect and plant development - ()
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M., Deutsch, A., Bosak, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2012. The warm winter and spring of 2012: Why degree-days were critical in measuring insect and plant development. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. XXV(7):1-2.
Flooding as “spring cleaning” for insect pests - (Proceedings)
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M., Sojka, J., Zalapa, J.E., Dittl, T. 2012. Flooding as “spring cleaning” for insect pests. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. p. 32-34.
The record-breaking 2012 spring: Why degree-days were critical in assessing insect and plant development - (Proceedings)
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M., Deutsch, A., Bosak, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2012. The record-breaking 2012 spring: Why degree-days were critical in assessing insect and plant development. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. p. 29-31.
Discrimination of American cranberry cultivars and assessment of clonal heterogeneity using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fajardo, D., Morales, J., Zhu, H., Steffan, S.A., Harbut, R., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E. 2012. Discrimination of American cranberry cultivars and assessment of clonal heterogeneity using microsatellite markers. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 31(2):264-271.
Bottle biology: Making cranberry cutting tubbe necklaces - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Gustin, E.S., Steffan, S.A., Harbut, R., Bryan, T., Fajardo, D., Williams, P., Trumble, H. 2012. Bottle biology: Making cranberry cutting tubbe necklaces [abstract]. Botany 2012 - The Next Generation. Paper No. 1059.
Rapid reconstruction and annotation of vaccinium macrocarpon organellar genomes - (Abstract Only)
Steffan, S.A., Senalik, D.A., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Fajardo, D., Harbut, R., Zalapa, J.E. 2012. Rapid reconstruction and annotation of vaccinium macrocarpon organellar genomes [abstract]. Botany 2012 - The Next Generation. Paper. No. 1043.
Early-season flooding for insect pest control - (Proceedings)
Steffan, S.A., Singleton, M., Sojka, J., Zalapa, J.E., Harbut, R. 2012. Early-season flooding for insect pest control. Wisconsin Cranberry School 2012 Proceedings. 20:24-28.
In silico analysis of 454 data yields the complete American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) plastid genome - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A., Simon, P.W., Senalik, D.A., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Fajardo, D., Harbut, R., Zhu, H., Mccown, B., Zeldin, E. 2012. In silico analysis of 454 data yields the complete American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) plastid genome [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Paper No. P0047.
Progress towards the complete American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) plastid genome - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A., Simon, P.W., Senalik, D.A., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Diego, F., Harbut, R., Zhu, H. 2011. Progress towards the complete American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) plastid genome [abstract]. Plant Sciences Symposium.
Using next generation sequencing approaches for the isolation of simple sequence repeats (SSF) in the plant sciences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Cuevas, H.E., Steffan, S.A., Simon, P.W., Senalik, D.A., Zhu, H., Mccown, B., Zeldin, E., Harbut, R. 2012. Using next generation sequencing approaches for the isolation of simple sequence repeats (SSR) in the plant sciences. American Journal of Botany. 99(2):193-208.
Mining and validation of pyrosequenced simple sequence repeats (SSRs) from American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Simon, P.W., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Senalik, D.A., Zhu, H., Mccown, B.H., Zeldin, E., Speers, J., Hyman, J. 2012. Mining and validation of pyrosequenced simple sequence repeats (SSRs) from American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 124(1):87-96.
A consensus linkage map for molecular markers and quantitative trait loci associated with economically important traits in melon (Cucumis melo L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz, A., Fergany, M., Formisano, G., Ziarsolo, P., Blanca, J., Staub, J.E., Cuevas, H.E., Zalapa, J.E. 2011. A consensus linkage map for molecular markers and quantitative trait loci associated with economically important traits in melon (Cucumis melo L.). BMC Microbiology. www.biomedcwntral.com/1471-2229/11/111.
Syntenic relationships between cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and melon (C. melo L.) chromosomes as revealed by comparative genetic mapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, D., Weng, Y., Cuevas, H., Yang, L., Li, Y., Garcia-Mas, J., Zalapa, J.E., Staub, J.E., Luan, F., Reddy, U., He, X., Gong, Z. 2011. Syntenic relationships between cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and melon (C. melo L.) chromosomes as revealed by comparative genetic mapping. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 12:396-409.
Development of educational tools to connect public audiences with cranberry researchers and growers - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A., Harbut, R., Fredette, N. 2011. Development of educational tools to connect public audiences with cranberry researchers and growers [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. Paper No. 8.
Measuring genetic diversity and purity of cranberry clonal cultivars using microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Moreno, J., Zhu, H., Mccown, B., Zeldin, E., Harbut, R. 2011. Measuring genetic diversity and purity of cranberry clonal cultivars using microsatellite markers [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. Paper No. 5.
Re-visiting spring flooding as an IPM approach in Wisconsin cranberries - (Abstract Only)
Steffan, S.A., Zalapa, J.E., Singleton, M., Harbut, R. 2011. Re-visiting spring flooding as an IPM approach in Wisconsin cranberries [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. p. 18.
Post-glacial evolution of Panicum virgatum: centers of diversity and gene pools revealed by SSR markers and cpDNA sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Zalapa, J.E., Jakubowski, A.R., Price, D.L., Acharya, A., Wei, Y., Brummer, E.C., Kaeppler, S.M., Casler, M.D. 2011. Post-glacial evolution of Panicum virgatum: centers of diversity and gene pools revealed by SSR markers and cpDNA sequences. Genetica. 139:933-948.
Natural hybrids and gene flow between upland and lowland switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Zalapa, J.E., Jakubowski, A.R., Price, D.L., Acharya, A., Wei, Y., Brummer, E.C., Kaeppler, S.M., Casler, M.D. 2011. Natural hybrids and gene flow between upland and lowland switchgrass. Crop Science. 51:2626-2641.
USDA 846-1 fractal melon and derived recombinant inbred lines - ()
Staub, J.E., Mccreight, J.D., Zalapa, J.E. 2011. USDA 846-1 fractal melon and derived recombinant inbred lines. HortScience. 46:1423-1425.