Research Project: Genetic Improvement of Sugarcane for Temperate Climates

Location: Sugarcane Research

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

Registration of ‘HoCP 09-804’ sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Pan, Y.-B., Tew, T.L., White, W.H., Hale, A.L., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Grisham, M.P., Petrie, E.C., Gravois, K., Waguespack, H., Abbott, T.E. 2019. Registration of ‘HoCP 09-804’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:161–169. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.08.0052crc.

Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of Saccharum and Erianthus genera using microsatellite (SSR) markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Pan, Y.-B. Wang, Q., Wang, J., Chen, J., Gao, S. 2019. Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of Saccharum and Erianthus genera using microsatellite (SSR) markers. Scientific Reports. 9:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36630-7.

Development and use of simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers for sugarcane breeding and genetic studies - (Review Article)
Ahmad, A., Wang, J., Pan, Y., Sharif, R., Gao, S. 2018. Development and use of simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers for sugarcane breeding and genetic studies. Agronomy. 8(11):260. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy8110260.

Heterologous expression of a Glyoxalase I gene from sugarcane confers tolerance to several environmental stresses in bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Q., Gao, S., Pan, Y.-B.., Su, Y., Grisham, M.P., Guo, J., Xi, L., Que, Y. 2018. Heterologous expression of a Glyoxalase I gene from sugarcane confers tolerance to several environmental stresses in bacteria. PeerJ. 6:e5873. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5873.

Target enrichment sequencing of 307 germplasm accessions identified ancestry of ancient and modern hybrids and signatures of adaptation and selection in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), a “sweet” crop with “bitter” genomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Song, J., Todd, J.R., Peng, Z., Paudel, D., Luo, Z., Ma, X., You, Q., Hanson, E., Zhao, Z., Zhang, J., Ming, R., Wang, J. 2018. Target enrichment sequencing of 307 germplasm accessions identified ancestry of ancient and modern hybrids and signatures of adaptation and selection in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), a “sweet” crop with “bitter” genomes. Plant Biotechnology. 17(2):488-498. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12992.

Minimizing the influence of genotype by environment interaction on selection decisions in a sugarcane variety trial - (Abstract Only)
Kimbeng, C., Todd, J.R., Pontif, M., Sexton, D., Dufrene Jr, E.O. 2018. Minimizing the influence of genotype by environment interaction on selection decisions in a sugarcane variety trial [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:58.

Molecular cloning and expressional analysis of five sucrose transporter (SUT) genes in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, J., Huang, J., Phan, T., Pan, Y., Yang, L., Li, Y. 2018. Molecular cloning and expressional analysis of five sucrose transporter (SUT) genes in sugarcane. Sugar Tech. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-018-0623-1.

Registration of ‘HoCP 04-838’ sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L., Pan, Y.-B., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Hale, A.L., Dalley, C.D., Grisham, M.P., Gravois, K.A., Jackson, W.R., Miller, J.D. 2018. Registration of ‘HoCP 04-838’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 12:324–332. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.10.0069crc.

Advances in the basic breeding program - (Abstract Only)
Hale, A.L., White Jr, P.M., Todd, J.R., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Viator, R.P. 2018. Advances in the basic breeding program [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:57.

2017 Louisiana variety development program infield trials - (Experiment Station)

2017 Louisiana “Ho” nursery variety trials - (Experiment Station)

New sugarcane hybrids in Saccharum spontaneum cytoplasm developed through a combination of conventional and molecular breeding approaches - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y., Burner, D.M., Todd, J.R. 2018. New sugarcane hybrids in Saccharum spontaneum cytoplasm developed through a combination of conventional and molecular breeding approaches [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:56.

Family selection with vegetation indices derived from UAS acquired aerial imagery - (Abstract Only)
Todd, J.R., Johnson, R.M. 2018. Family selection with vegetation indices derived from UAS acquired aerial imagery [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:66.

Recent developments in the biosystematics and molecular biology of sugarcane - (Book / Chapter)
Muhammad, K., Ahmad, W., Ahmad, H., Ali, E., Iqbal, J., Pan, Y.-B. 2019. Recent developments in the biosystematics and molecular biology of sugarcane. In: Öztürk, M. et al. Crop Production Technologies for Sustainable Use and Conservation. Palm Bay, FL. Apple Academic Press Inc. p. 131-153.

Application of molecular markers in sugarcane germplasm innovation and breeding: new germplasm with cytoplasm from Saccharum spontaneum - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y-B. 2018. Application of molecular markers in sugarcane germplasm innovation and breeding: new germplasm with cytoplasm from Saccharum spontaneum. Sugar Tech. doi:10.1007/s12355-018-0588-0.

Analysis of genotype by environment interaction in Louisiana sugarcane research plots by GGE biplots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., Pan, Y.-B, Kimbeng, C., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Waguespack, H., Pontif, M. 2017. Analysis of genotype by environment interaction in Louisiana sugarcane research plots by GGE biplots. Sugar Tech. 20(4):407-419. https://doi:10.1007/s12355-017-056-z.

Molecular identification and genetic diversity analysis of Chinese sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) varieties using SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahmad, A., Wang, J., Pan, Y., Deng, Z., Chen, Z., Chen, R., Gao, S. 2017. Molecular identification and genetic diversity analysis of Chinese sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) varieties using SSR markers. Tropical Plant Biology. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12042-017-9195-6.

Ensuring and exploiting the genetic diversity of sugarcane - (Book / Chapter)

Effect of growing media and fertilization on sugarcane flowering under artificial photoperiod - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hale, A.L., White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L., Todd, J.R. 2017. Effect of growing media and fertilization on sugarcane flowering under artificial photoperiod. PLoS One. 12(8):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181639.

Distribution and frequency of Bru1, a major brown rust resistance gene, in the sugarcane world collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parco, A.S., Hale, A.L., Avellaneda, M.C., Hoy, J.W., Kimbeng, C.S., Pontiff, M.J., Mccord, P.H., Ayala Silva, T., Todd, J.R., Baisakh, N. 2017. Distribution and frequency of Bru1, a major brown rust resistance gene, in the sugarcane world collection. Plant Breeding. 136:637-651. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.12508.

Effect of sugarcane ripener glyphosate (Roundup PowerMAX® II) on growth and biomass characteristics of energy cane - (Abstract Only)
Pinnamaneni, S.R., Barreto, E., Barrios, K., Orgeron, A.J., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J., Oliveria, A., Jifon, J., Hale, A.L. 2017. Effect of sugarcane ripener glyphosate (Roundup PowerMAX® II) on growth and biomass characteristics of energy cane [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:28-29.

Genetic diversity in a collection of Saccharum spontaneum genotypes and their contribution to the Louisiana commercial breeding program as revealed using AFLP markers - (Abstract Only)
Pinnamaneni, S.R., Suman, A., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K.A. 2017. Genetic diversity in a collection of Saccharum spontaneum genotypes and their contribution to the Louisiana commercial breeding program as revealed using AFLP markers [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:55.

Length and nucleotide sequence polymorphism at the trnL and trnF non-coding regions of chloroplast genomes among Saccharum and Erianthus species - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y., Todd, J.R., Scheffler, B.E., Hale, A.L., Lomax, L.E., Simpson, S.A., Liu, F., Grisham, M.P. 2017. Length and nucleotide sequence polymorphism at the trnL and trnF non-coding regions of chloroplast genomes among Saccharum and Erianthus species [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:32.

GGE analysis of ratooning ability in Louisiana sugarcane breeding - (Abstract Only)
Todd, J.R., Kimbeng, C., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K., Dufrene Jr, E.O. 2017. GGE analysis of ratooning ability in Louisiana sugarcane breeding [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:29-30.

2016 Louisiana variety development program infield trials - (Experiment Station)
Dufrene Jr, E.O., Duet Jr, M.J., Adams, F.J., Lovell Jr, L., Todd, J.R., Pontiff, M.J., Hawkins, G.L. 2017. 2016 Louisiana variety development program infield trials. Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin. p. 80-89.

2016 Louisiana “Ho” nursery variety trials - (Experiment Station)
Dufrene Jr, E.O., Duet Jr, M.J., Adams, F.J., Lovell Jr, L., Todd, J.R. 2017. 2016 Louisiana “Ho” nursery variety trials. Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin. p. 65-79.

Fiber composition of a diversity panel of the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum sp.) and related grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., Sandhu, H., Binder, J., Arundale, R., Gordon, V.S., Song, J., Glaz, B., Wang, J. 2017. Fiber composition of a diversity panel of the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum sp.) and related grasses. Bragantia. 77(1):48-61. http://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4499.2016525.

Phenotypic evaluation of a diversity panel selected from the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and related grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., Sandhu, H., Hale, A.L., Glaz, B., Wang, J. 2017. Phenotypic evaluation of a diversity panel selected from the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and related grasses. Maydica. 62(2):M19.

Isolation and characterization of centromeric repetitive DNA sequences in Saccharum spontaneum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, W., Zuo, S., Li, Z., Meng, Z., Han, J., Song, J., Pan, Y.-B., Wang, K. 2017. Isolation and characterization of centromeric repetitive DNA sequences in Saccharum spontaneum. Scientific Reports. 7:41659. doi:10.1038/srep41659(2017).

Use of artificially-induced freezing temperatures to identify freeze tolerance in above-ground buds of Saccharum and Erianthus accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Kimbeng, C., Veremis, J.C. 2017. Use of artificially-induced freezing temperatures to identify freeze tolerance in above-ground buds of Saccharum and Erianthus accessions. Euphytica. 213:46. doi:10.1007/s10681-016-1826-8.

Genotype-specific microsatellite (SSR) markers for the sugarcane germplasm in the Karst region of Guizhou, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, Y., Pan, Y., Lei, C., Grisham, M.P., Yang, C.L., Meng, Q.Y. 2016. Genotype-specific microsatellite (SSR) markers for the sugarcane germplasm in the Karst region of Guizhou, China. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 7:2209-2220. doi:10.4236/ajps.2016.715195.

Detection, breeding, and selection of durable resistance to brown rust in sugarcane - (Proceedings)
Hoy, J.W., Baisakh, N., Avellaneda, M.C., Kimbeng, C.A., Hale, A.L. 2016. Detection, breeding, and selection of durable resistance to brown rust in sugarcane. Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 26:1034-1039.

Dry mass yield and fiber composition of a diversity panel of the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum sp.) and related grasses - (Abstract Only)
Todd, J.R., Sandhu, H., Wang, J., Gordon, V.S., Glaz, B.S. 2016. Dry mass yield and fiber composition of a diversity panel of the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum sp.) and related grasses [abstract]. HortScience. 51(9):S70.

SSR-CE/FD assessment of Guizhou approved sugarcane cultivars and regional materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, Y.-H, Pan, Y.-B., Lei, C.-Y., Xie, H.-J., Lei, S.-F., Lu, J.-J. 2017. SSR-CE/FD assessment of Guizhou approved sugarcane cultivars and regional materials. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin. 33(8):5-12.

Genetic diversity analysis of nine chewing cane varieties (lines) and construction of their DNA fingerprints - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, E.-Q., Pan, Y.-B., Fu, Y.-H., Lei, S.-F., Li, X.-Y., Lu, J.-J., Zhang, Z.-X. 2016. Genetic diversity analysis of nine chewing cane varieties (lines) and construction of their DNA fingerprints. Journal of Southern Agriculture. 47(11):1815-1821.

Notice of release of sugarcane variety HoCP 09-804 - (Trade Journal)
Todd, J.R. 2016. Notice of release of sugarcane variety HoCP 09-804. Sugar Bulletin. 94(10):17-19.

Natural allelic variations in highly polyploidy Saccharum complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, J., Yang, X., Resende, M., Neves, L.G., Todd, J.R., Zhang, J., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2016. Natural allelic variations in highly polyploidy Saccharum complex. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7:804. DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00804.

Development and integration of an SSR-based molecular identity database into sugarcane breeding program - (Other)
Pan, Y.-B. 2016. Development and integration of an SSR-based molecular identity database into sugarcane breeding program [Editorial]. Agronomy. 6(2):28. DOI:10.3390/agronomy6020028.

2015 Louisiana “Ho” nursery variety trials - (Experiment Station)
Dufrene Jr, E.O., Duet Jr, M.J., Adams, F.J., White, W.H., Todd, J.R. 2016. 2015 Louisiana “Ho” nursery variety trials. Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin. p. 66-81.

Balancing selection contributed to domestication of autopolyploid sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arro, J., Park, J.-W., Wai, C. M., Van Buren, R., Pan, Y.-B., Nagai, C., Da Silva, J., Ming, R. 2016. Balancing selection contributed to domestication of autopolyploid sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). Euphytica. 209:477-493. DOI: 10.1007/s10681-016-1672-8

Estimating broad sense heritability and investigating the mechanism of genetic transmission of cold tolerance using mannitol as a measure of post-freeze juice degradation in sugarcane and energycane (Saccharum spp.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Eggleston, G., Hodnett, G., Stelly, D., Boykin, D.L., Miller, D. 2016. Estimating broad sense heritability and investigating the mechanism of genetic transmission of cold tolerance using mannitol as a measure of post-freeze juice degradation in sugarcane and energycane (Saccharum spp.). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(8):1657-1663. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.5b03803.

Sugarcane true seed importation: A new genetic resource? - (Trade Journal)
Hoy, J., Hale, A.L., Kimbeng, C. 2015. Sugarcane true seed importation: A new genetic resource. Sugar Journal. 78(5):24-28.

Rational regional distribution of sugarcane cultivars in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, J., Pan, Y.-B., Xu, L., Grisham, M.P., Zhang, H., Que, Y. 2015. Rational regional distribution of sugarcane cultivars in China. Scientific Reports. 5:15701. DOI: 10.1038/srep15721.

Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling sucrose content based on an enriched genetic linkage map of sugarcane (saccharum spp. hybrids) cultivar ‘LCP 85-384’ - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y-B., Liu, P., Chandra, A., Que, Y., Chen, P., Grisham, M.P. 2016. Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling sucrose content based on an enriched genetic linkage map of sugarcane (saccharum spp. hybrids) cultivar ‘LCP 85-384’ [abstract]. International Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 9-13, 2016, San Diego, CA.

Biplot evaluation of test environments and identification of mega-environments for sugarcane cultivars in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, J., Pan, Y.-B., Youxiong, Q., Zhang, H., Grisham, M.P., Liping, X. 2015. Biplot evaluation of test environments and identification of mega-environments for sugarcane cultivars in China. Scientific Reports. 5:15505. doi:10.1038/srep15505.

Impact of biotechnology on sugarcane agriculture and industry - (Proceedings)
Pan, Y.-B. 2015. Impact of biotechnology on sugarcane agriculture and industry. Proceedings for International Conference on: World economics for sugar industry towards food and energy in a changed economic environment. November 7-10, 2015, Aswan, Egypt.

The use of low-dose electron-beam irradiation and storage conditions for sprout control and their effects on xanthophyllis, antioxidant capacity, and phenolics in the potato cultivar Atlantic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blessington, T., Scheuring, D., Nzaramba, M.N., Hale, A.L., Reddivari, L., Vestal, T.A., Maxim, J., Miller, Jr., J.C. 2015. The use of low-dose electron-beam irradiation and storage conditions for sprout control and their effects on xanthophyllis, antioxidant capacity, and phenolics in the potato cultivar Atlantic. American Journal of Potato Research. 92(5):609-618.

Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling sucrose content based on an enriched genetic linkage map of sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) cultivar ‘LCP 85-384’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, P., Chandra, A., Que, Y., Chen, P.-H., Grisham, M.P., White, W.H., Dalley, C.D., Tew, T.L., Pan, Y.-B. 2016. Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling sucrose content based on an enriched genetic linkage map of sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) cultivar ‘LCP 85-384’. Euphytica. 207:527-549. doi:10.1007/s10681-015-1538-5.

Segregation analysis of microsatellite (SSR) markers in sugarcane polyploids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, X., Zhou, H., Pan, Y.-B., Chen, C.Y., Zhu, J., Chen, P., Cai, Q., Chen, R. 2015. Segregation analysis of microsatellite (SSR) markers in sugarcane polyploids. Genetics and Molecular Research. 14(4):18384-18395. DOI: 10.4238/2015.December.23.26.

Biomass yield comparisons of giant miscanthus, giant reed, and miscane grown under irrigated and rainfed conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burner, D.M., Hale, A.L., Carver, P., Pote, D.H., Fritschi, F.B. 2015. Biomass yield comparisons of giant miscanthus, giant reed, and miscane grown under irrigated and rainfed conditions. Industrial Crops and Products. 76:1025-1032.

Genetic diversity analysis of sugarcane germplasm based on fluorescence-labeled simple sequence repeat markers and a capillary electrophoresis-based genotyping platform - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
You, Q., Pan, Y.-B., Xu, L.-P., Gao, S.-W., Wang, Q.-N., Su, Y.-C., Yang, Y.-Q., Wu, Q.-B., Zhou, D.-G., Que, Y.-X. 2016. Genetic diversity analysis of sugarcane germplasm based on fluorescence-labeled simple sequence repeat markers and a capillary electrophoresis-based genotyping platform. Sugar Tech. 18:380-390. DOI: 10.1007/s12355-015-0395-9.

A report on the 2014 outfield variety tests - (Trade Journal)

Quantification of red stripe variability in Louisiana sugarcane using precision agriculture methods - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, R.M., Grisham, M.P. 2015. Quantification of red stripe variability in Louisiana sugarcane using precision agriculture methods. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 35:45.

Fluorescence- and capillary electrophoresis (CE)-based SSR DNA fingerprinting and a molecular identity database for the Louisiana sugarcane industry - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y., Scheffler, B.E., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Waguespack, H., Grisham, M.P. 2015. Fluorescence- and capillary electrophoresis (CE)-based SSR DNA fingerprinting and a molecular identity database for the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 35:51.

2014 Louisiana "Ho" nursery and infield variety trials - (Experiment Station)

Integrating Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) into the USDA-ARS sugarcane breeding program in Houma, LA - (Abstract Only)

Yield stability in genotypes derived through basic breeding - (Abstract Only)

Historical use of cultivars as parents in Florida and Louisiana sugarcane breeding programs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., Glaz, B.S., Burner, D.M., Kimbeng, C. 2015. Historical use of cultivars as parents in Florida and Louisiana sugarcane breeding programs. International Scholarly Research Network (ISRN). Article ID 257417. 2015:1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/257417.

The latest progress in sugarcane molecular genetics research at the USDA-ARS, Sugarcane Research Laboratory - (Abstract Only)

Segregation analysis of microsatellite (SSR) markers in sugarcane polyploids - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y.-B., Lu, X., Zhou, H., Chen, C.Y., Zhu, J., Chen, P., Cai, Q., Chen, R. 2015. Segregation analysis of microsatellite (SSR) markers in sugarcane polyploids [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXIII Conference. Paper No. 13970. Available: https://pag.confex.com/pag/xxiii/webprogram/Paper13970.html

Allelic divergence and cultivar-specific SSR alleles revealed by capillary electrophoresis using fluorescence-labeled SSR markers in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chandra, A., Grisham, M.P., Pan, Y.-B. 2014. Allelic divergence and cultivar-specific SSR alleles revealed by capillary electrophoresis using fluorescence-labeled SSR markers in sugarcane. Genome. 57:363–372. doi:10.1139/gen-2014-0072.

Independently segregating simple sequence repeats (SSR) alleles in polyploid sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pan, Y.-B., Liu, P., Que, Y. 2014. Independently segregating simple sequence repeats (SSR) alleles in polyploid sugarcane. Sugar Tech. 17(3):235-242. DOI: 10.1007/s12355-014-0330-5.

Photosynthetic and canopy characteristics of different varieties at the early elongation stage and their relationships with the cane yield in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, J., Pan, Y.-B., Xu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, H., Chen, R., Que, Y. 2014. Photosynthetic and canopy characteristics of different varieties at the early elongation stage and their relationships with the cane yield in sugarcane. The Scientific World Journal. 2014:1-9. Article ID 707095. DOI: 10.1155/2014/707095.

Cultivar evaluation and essential test locations identification for sugarcane breeding in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, J., Pan, Y.-B., Xu, L., Zhang, H., Yuan, Z., Deng, Z., Chen, R., Que, Y. 2014. Cultivar evaluation and essential test locations identification for sugarcane breeding in China. The Scientific World Journal. 2014:1-10. Article ID 302753. DOI: 10.1155/2014/302753.

Impacts of the basic breeding program - (Abstract Only)

Ho 07-613 – A potential new sugarcane variety for Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Verdun, D.L., Duet Jr, M.J., Hale, A.L., Landry, C.J., Grisham, M.P., Warnke, K.Z., Pan, Y.-B. 2014. Ho 07-613 – A potential new sugarcane variety for Louisiana [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 34:61.

Managing damaging freeze events in Louisiana sugarcane - (Abstract Only)

"Ho" varieties for the Texas sugarcane industry - (Abstract Only)

Impacts of the basic breeding program - (Abstract Only)

Frequency and distribution of the brown rust resistance gene Bru1 and implications for the Louisiana sugarcane breeding programme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parco, A.S., Avellaneda, M.C., Hale, A.L., Hoy, J.W., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J., Gravois, K.A., Baisakh, N. 2014. Frequency and distribution of the brown rust resistance gene Bru1 and implications for the Louisiana sugarcane breeding programme. Plant Breeding. 133:654-659. doi:10.1111/pbr.12186.

Segregation analysis of microsatellite (SSR) markers in sugarcane polyploids - (Abstract Only)
Pan, Y.-B., Zhou, H., Chen, C.Y., Lu, X., Cai, Q., Zhu, J., Chen, P.H., Chen, R.K. 2014. Segregation analysis of microsatellite (SSR) markers in sugarcane polyploids. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 34:64-65.

Impacts of the USDA basic breeding program - (Trade Journal)
Hale, A.L. 2014. Impacts of the USDA basic breeding program. Sugar Bulletin. 92(6):13-16.

Genetic analysis of diversity within a Chinese local sugarcane germplasm based on start codon targeted polymorphism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Que, Y., Pan, Y.-B., Lu, Y., Yang, C., Yang, Y., Huang, N., Xu, L. 2014. Genetic analysis of diversity within a Chinese local sugarcane germplasm based on start codon targeted polymorphism. BioMed Research International. 2014:1-10. Article ID 468375. DOI: 10.1155/2014/468375.

Allelic divergence in sugarcane cultivars revealed through capillary electrophoregrams of fluorescence-labeled microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Chandra, A., Grisham, M.P., Pan, Y-B. 2014. Allelic divergence in sugarcane cultivars revealed through capillary electrophoregrams of fluorescence-labeled microsatellite markers [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXII Program. Available online: https://pag.confex.com/pag/xxii/webprogram/Paper11195.html.

Whole genome amplification of single pollen grains from a sugarcane cultivar and analysis of the genetic relatedness based on SCoT markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Chen, R., Xu, L., Wang, H., Chen, L., Lin, B., Shi, G., Zhang, Z., Gao, S., Guo, J., Pan, Y.-B. 2011. Whole genome amplification of single pollen grains from a sugarcane cultivar and analysis of the genetic relatedness based on SCoT markers. Chinese Journal of Tropical Crops. 32(11):2069-2075.

Analysis of SSR information in EST resources of sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, X., Que, Y., Xu, L., Guo, J., Chen, R., Pan, Y.-B. 2010. Analysis of SSR information in EST resources of sugarcane. Chinese Journal of Tropical Crops. 31(9):1497-1501.