Research Project: Genetic Improvement of Blackberry, Red and Black Raspberry, Blueberry, and Strawberry

Location: Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Development and implementation of an integrated phenotyping system to evaluate blueberry fruit texture characteristics at harvest and post-harvest - (Abstract Only)
Coe, K., Pottorff, M., Giongo, L., Bassil, N.V., Luby, C.H., Mackey, T.A., Munoz, P., Ferrao, F., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lorizzo, M. 2023. Development and implementation of an integrated phenotyping system to evaluate blueberry fruit texture characteristics at harvest and post-harvest. Plant Animal and Microbe Genomes Conference. Plant Animal Genome Conference, January 8-11, 2022 San Diego, CA.

A comparison of two firmness-testing machines for measuring blueberry firmness and size - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luby, C.H., Doane, S., Mackey, T.A., Yang, W. 2023. A comparison of two firmness-testing machines for measuring blueberry firmness and size. HortTechnology. 33(1):98-102. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05060-22.

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.

Marker Assisted Selection and Genomic Prediction in Blueberries through the Breeding Insight Initiative - (Abstract Only)

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.

Dissecting the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengist, M.F., Grace, M.H., Mackey, T.A., Munoz, B., Pucker, B., Bassil, N.V., Luby, C.H., Ferruzzi, M., Lila, M., Lorizzo, M. 2022. Dissecting the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 964656. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.964656.

Reduced-input pruning methods are a viable option for machine-harvested 'Mini Blues' highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strik, B.C., Davis, A.J., Jones, P.A., Finn, C.E. 2022. Reduced-input pruning methods are a viable option for machine-harvested 'Mini Blues' highbush blueberry. HortScience. 57(10):1313–1320. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16703-22.

An introduction to the breeding insights initiative in blueberry - (Abstract Only)

Complete genome sequence of a moroccan isolate of cereal chlorotic mottle virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Lockhart, B., Serrano, J., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Complete genome sequence of a moroccan isolate of cereal chlorotic mottle virus. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05527-2.

Complete sequence and genome characterization of a new potexvirus isolated from chaenostoma cordatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doski, S., Bolus, S.J., Grinstead, S.C., Juszczak, S., Groth-Helms, D., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Complete sequence and genome characterization of a new potexvirus isolated from chaenostoma cordatum. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05520-9.

Genomic characterization of a new torradovirus from common fleabane (Erigeron annuus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Grinstead, S.C., Bolus, S.J., Daughtrey, M., Hammond, J., Wintermantel, W.M., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Genomic characterization of a new torradovirus from common fleabane (Erigeron annuus). Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05497-5.

Genome characterization and complete sequence of a new badnavirus from pandanus amaryllifolius - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Grinstead, S.C., Rott, P., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Genome characterization and complete sequence of a new badnavirus from pandanus amaryllifolius. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05480-0.

Novel Fusarium wilt resistance genes uncovered in natural and cultivated strawberry populations are found on three non-homoeologous chromosomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pincot, D.D., Feldmann, M.J., Hardigan, M.A., Vachev, M.V., Henry, P.M., Gordon, T.R., Bjornson, M., Rodriguez, A., Cobo, N., Famula, R., Cole, G.S., Coaker, G.L., Knapp, S.J. 2022. Novel Fusarium wilt resistance genes uncovered in natural and cultivated strawberry populations are found on three non-homoeologous chromosomes. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 135:2121-2145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-022-04102-2.

Genomic characterization of a new potyvirus infecting thevetia ahouai - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Canada-Bautista, M., Reyes-Proano, E., Cornejo-Franco, F., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D. 2022. Genomic characterization of a new potyvirus infecting thevetia ahouai. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05520-9.

Preparing a laboratory for the use of high-throughput sequencing as routine diagnostic test: general and technical requirements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lebas, B., Adams, I., Ai Rwahnih, M., Baeyen, S., Bilodeau, G., Blouin, A., Boonham, N., Bruinsma, M., Candresse, T., Chandelier, A., De Jonghe, K., Fox, A., Gaafar, Y., Gentit, P., Haegemans, A., Ho, W., Hurtado-Gonzales, O.P., Jonkers, W., Kreuze, J., Kutjnak, D., Landa, B., Leite Vicente, C., Liefting, L., Liu, M., Maclot, F., Wight-Malapi, M., Maree, H., Martoni, F., Mehle, N., Minafra, A., Mollov, D.S., Moreira, A., Nakhla, M., Petter, F., Ponchart, J., Rae, R., Remenant, B., Rivera, Y., Rodoni, B., Roenhorst, A., Rollin, J., Saldarelli, P., Santala, J., Spadaro, D., Souza-Richards, R., Sultimanis, S., Van Der Vlugt, R., Tamisier, L., Trontin, C., Wetzel, T., Ziebell, H., Massart, S. 2022. Preparing a laboratory for the use of high-throughput sequencing as routine diagnostic test: general and technical requirements. European Plant Protection Organization Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.12863.

Complete genome sequence of two isolates of spiraea yellow leafspot virus (genus: badnavirus) from spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Serrano, J., Olszewski, N., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S., Lockhart, B. 2022. Complete genome sequence of two isolates of spiraea yellow leafspot virus (genus: badnavirus) from spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-05336-z.

Blueprint for phasing and assembling the genomes of heterozygous polyploids: application to the octoploid genome of strawberry - (Research Notes)
Hardigan, M.A., Feldman, M.J., Pincot, D.D., Famula, R.A., Vachev, M.V., Madera, M.A., Zerbe, P., Mars, K., Peluso, P., Rank, D., Ou, S., Saski, C.A., Acharya, C.B., Cole, G.S., Yocca, A.E., Platts, O., Edger, P.P., Knapp, S.J. 2021. Blueprint for phasing and assembling the genomes of heterozygous polyploids: application to the octoploid genome of strawberry. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.11.03.467115.

Genomic prediction of strawberry resistance to post-harvest fruit decay caused by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petrasch, S., Mesquida-Pesci, S.D., Pincot, D.D., Feldmann, M.J., Lopez, C.M., Famula, R., Hardigan, M.A., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J., Blanco-Ulate, B. 2021. Genomic prediction of strawberry resistance to post-harvest fruit decay caused by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 12(1). Article jkab378. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkab378.

Transmission and pathogenicity of papaya virus E: insights from an experimental papaya orchard - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo-Franco, J., Reyes-Proano, E., Mollov, D.S., Mowery, J.D., Quito-Avila, D. 2022. Transmission and pathogenicity of papaya virus E: insights from an experimental papaya orchard. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-21-1785-RE.

Lessons learned from 30 years of evaluating northern highbush blueberry genotypes – the importance of rotating plantings and using commercial production methods - (Abstract Only)
Jones, P., Luby, C., Strik, B., Mackey, T.A., Hardigan, M.A., Finn, C.E. 2021. Lessons learned from 30 years of evaluating northern highbush blueberry genotypes – the importance of rotating plantings and using commercial production methods. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting. Virtual online meeting, August 30-September 1, 2021.

Diversification, spread, and admixture of octoploid strawberry in the western hemisphere - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bird, K.A., Hardigan, M.A., Ragsdale, A.P., Knapp, S.J., VanBuren, R., Edger, P.P. 2021. Diversification, spread, and admixture of octoploid strawberry in the western hemisphere. American Journal of Botany. 108(11):2269-2281. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.1776.

Unraveling the complex hybrid ancestry and domestication history of cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardigan, M.A., Lorant, A., Pincot, D., Feldmann, M., Famula, R., Acharya, C., Lee, S., Verma, S., Whitaker, V., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Cole, G., Bird, K., Edger, P., Knapp, S. 2021. Unraveling the complex hybrid ancestry and domestication history of cultivated strawberry. Molecular Biology and Evolution. 38(6):2285-2305. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msab024.

Allelic variation of MYB10 is the major force controlling natural variation of skin and flesh color in strawberry (fragaria spp.) fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castillejo, C., Waurich, V., Wagner, H., Ramos, R., Oiza, N., Munoz, P., Trivino, J., Caruana, J., Liu, Z., Cobo, N., Hardigan, M.A., Knapp, S., Vallarino, J., Osorio, S., Martin-Pizarro, C. 2020. Allelic variation of MYB10 is the major force controlling natural variation of skin and flesh color in strawberry (fragaria spp.) fruit. The Plant Cell. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00474.

'Twilight' thornless semi-erect blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Yorgey, B.M., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P.A., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2020. 'Twilight' thornless semi-erect blackberry. HortScience. 55(7):1148-1152. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14992-20.

‘Galaxy’ thornless semierect blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Yorgey, B.M., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P.A., Buller, G., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2020. ‘Galaxy’ thornless semierect blackberry. HortScience. 55(6):967-971. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14985-20.

‘Eclipse’ thornless semi-erect blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B.C., Yorgey, B.M., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P.A., Buller, G., Serce, S., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2020. ‘Eclipse’ thornless semi-erect blackberry. HortScience. 55(5):749-754. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14891-20.

First evidence of viruses infecting berries in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Lara, A., Martin, R.R., Rwahnih, M.A., Vargas, O.L., Rebollar-Alviter, A. 2019. First evidence of viruses infecting berries in Mexico. Journal of Plant Pathology. 102:183–189. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-019-00381-9.

Fruit development in blackberry types and cultivars – Impact of days and temperature from bloom to stages of ripening - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vance, A., Jones, P., Finn, C.E., Strik, B. 2019. Fruit development in blackberry types and cultivars – Impact of days and temperature from bloom to stages of ripening. Journal of American Pomological Society. 73(4):227-239.

Red blotch disease update - (Abstract Only)
Martin, R.R., Hilton, R., KC, A., Lee, J.C., Lee, J., Levin, A., Osborne, J., Qian, M., Skinkis, P., Tomasino, E., Walton, V. 2019. Red blotch disease update. Meeting abstract for Oregon State University Grape Day on April 3, 2019 in Corvallis, OR.

Seasonal sampling procedure for increased accuracy of grapevine red blotch virus detection - (Abstract Only)
Achala, K.C., Greene, M.M., Martin, R.R. 2019. Seasonal sampling procedure for increased accuracy of grapevine red blotch virus detection. Abstract for Oregon Grape Day on April 3, 2019 in Corvallis, OR.

High throughput sequencing for plant virus detection and discovery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villamor, D.E., Ho, T., Al Rwahnih, M., Martin, R.R., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2019. High throughput sequencing for plant virus detection and discovery. Phytopathology. 109(5):716-725. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-07-18-0257-RVW.

How the Clean Plant Network safeguards the strawberry industry - (Abstract Only)
Tzanetakis, I.E., Almeyda, C., Golino, D., Martin, R.R. 2019. How the Clean Plant Network safeguards the strawberry industry. Abstract for North American Strawberry Symposium on February 3-6, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

‘WSU 2166’ red raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, P.P., Hoashi-Erhardt, W., Finn, C.E., Martin, R.R., Dossett, M. 2019. ‘WSU 2166’ red raspberry. HortScience. 54(3):564-567. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13652-18.

High risk Rubus viruses by region in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Martin, R.R., Guzman, M., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2019. High risk Rubus viruses by region in the United States. Abstract for XII Rubus-Ribes Symposium on June 25-28, 2019 in Zurich, Switzerland

The status and future of the strawberry industry in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samtani, J.B., Rom, C.R., Friedrich, H., Fennimore, S.A., Finn, C.E., Petran, A., Wallace, R.W., Pritts, M.P., Fernandez, G., Chase, C.A., Kubota, C., Bergefurd, B. 2019. The status and future of the strawberry industry in the United States. HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04135-18.

‘Hall’s Beauty’ thornless trailing blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Yorgey, B., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2019. ‘Hall’s Beauty’ thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience. 54(2):371-376. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13678-18.

‘Echo’ ornamental reflowering blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Mackey, T.A., Jones, P., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2019. ‘Echo’ ornamental reflowering blueberry. HortScience. 54(2):368–370. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13646-18.

Improving plant propagation methods for fruit disease control - (Book / Chapter)
Tzanetakis, I.E., Martin, R.R. 2019. Improving plant propagation methods for fruit disease control. In: Xu, X., Fountain, M., editors. Integrated Management of Diseases and Insect Pests of Tree Fruit. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. p. 275-288. http://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2019.0046.13.

High risk blueberry viruses by region in the North America; implications for certification, nurseries, and fruit production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, R.R., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2018. High risk blueberry viruses by region in the North America; implications for certification, nurseries, and fruit production. Viruses. 10(7):342-350. https://doi.org/10.3390/v10070342.

A new, prevalent virus infects blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Villamor, D.E., Keller, K.E., Martin, R.R., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2018. A new, prevalent virus infects blueberry. Abstract for the North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workshop; 2018 Aug 12-15; Orono, MN.

Green mosaic: A new vitivirus associated with symptoms - (Abstract Only)
Thekke-Veetil, T., Polashock, J.J., Martin, R.R., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2018. Green mosaic: A new vitivirus associated with symptoms. Abstract for the North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workshop; 2018 Aug 12-15; Orono, MN

Blueberry certification: Towards efficient movement of plants across borders - (Abstract Only)
Tzanetakis, I.E., Martin, R.R. 2018. Blueberry certification: Towards efficient movement of plants across borders. Abstract for the North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workshop; 2018 Aug 12-15; Orono, MN.

Strawberry necrotic shock virus (SNSV). A new virus disease in Benguet, Philippines - (Abstract Only)
Pinon, A., Martin, R.R. 2018. Strawberry necrotic shock virus (SNSV). A new virus disease in Benguet, Philippines. Abstract for the Philippine Phytopathological Society; 2018 May 8-11; Iloilo City, Philippines.

Register of new fruit and nut cultivars List 49 - Blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Sebasta, B.M., Clark, J.R. 2018. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars List 49 - Blackberry. HortScience. 53(6):752-754. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI536register-18.

Register of new fruit and nut cultivars List 49 - Raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, P.P., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E. 2018. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars List 49 - Raspberry. HortScience. 53(6):770-771. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI536register-18.

Generating a unique germplasm base for the breeding of day-neutral strawberry cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hancock, J.F., Edger, P.P., Callow, P.W., Herlache, T., Finn, C.E. 2018. Generating a unique germplasm base for the breeding of day-neutral strawberry cultivars. HortScience. 53(7):1069–1071. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12840-18.

Taxonomy of the family Arenaviridae and the order Bunyavirales: Update 2018 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maes,P.,Alkhovsky, S.V.,Bào,Y.,Beer, M.,irkhead, M., Briese,T., Buchmeier, M.J.,Calisher, C.H.,Charrel, R.N.,Ryong Choi,I.,Clegg, C.S., Carlos De La Torre, J., Delwart, E., Derisi, J.L., Di Bello, P.L., Di Serio, F., Digiaro, M., Dolja, V.V., Drosten, C., Druciarek, T.Z., Du, J., Ebihara, H., Elbeaino, T.,Gergerich, R.C., Gillis, A.N., Gonzalez, J.J., Haenni, A., Hepojoki, J., Hetzel, U., Ho, T., Hong, N., Jain, R.K., Jansen Van Vuren, P., Jin, Q., Gilda Jonson, M., Junglen, S., Keller, K.E., Kemp, A.,Kipar, A., Kondov, N.O., Koonin, E.V.,Kormelink, R., Korzyukov, Y., Krupovic, M., Lambert, A.J., Laney, A.G., Lebreton, M., Lukashevich, I.S., Marklewitz, M., Markotter, W., Martelli, G.P., Martin, R.R., Mielke-Ehret, N., Mühlbach, H., Navarro, B., Fei Fan Ng, T.,Teixeira Nunes, M., Palacios, G., Paweska, J.T., Peters, C.J., Plyusnin, A., Radoshitzky, S.R., Romanowski, V., Salmenperä, P., Salvato, M.S., Sanfaçon, H., Sasaya, T.,Schmaljohn, C., Schneider,B.S., Shirako, Y., Siddell, S., Sironen,T.A., Stenglein, M.D., Storm, N., Sudini, H., Tesh, R.B., Tzanetakis, I.E., Uppala, M., Vapalahti, O., Vasilakis, N., Walker, P.J., Wáng, G., Wáng, L., Wáng, Y., Wèi, T., Wiley, M.R., Wolf, Y.I.,Wolfe,N.D.,Wú, Z.,Xú, W.,Yang, L.,Yang,Z.,Yeh, S.,Zhang, Y., Zhèng, Y., Zhou, X., Zhu, C., Zirkel, F., Kuhn, J.H. 2018. Taxonomy of the family Arenaviridae and the order Bunyavirales: Update 2018. Archives of Virology.163:2295. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-018-3843-5

‘Norman’ southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, J.R., Salgado, A., Draper, A., Finn, C.E., Sandefur, P., Boches, P. 2018. ‘Norman’ southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 53(5):737–740. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13003-18.

Clean grapevines – The first and most important step in virus control - (Popular Publication)
Martin, R.R. 2018. Clean grapevines – The first and most important step in virus control. Oregon Wine Research Institute. Vine to Wine March 2018.

Clean grapevines – Toward a harmonized grapevine certification program for the Pacific Northwest - (Abstract Only)
Martin, R.R. 2018. Clean grapevines – Toward a harmonized grapevine certification program for the Pacific Northwest. Abstract for Oregon Grape Day; 2018, April 3; Corvallis, OR.