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Research Project: Pecan Breeding, Genomics, and Genetic Resource Management

Location: Crop Germplasm Research

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

Influences of rootstocks on scion growth in a replicated test orchard - (Abstract Only)
Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Hilton, A.E., Tondre, B.S., Chatwin, W.B., Pisani, C., Bock, C., Heerema, R., Randall, J. 2023. Influences of rootstocks on scion growth in a replicated test orchard. Pecan International Conference Proceedings. Denton,TX;30Jul-02Aug2023.

Validating the use of cryopreserved pollen in controlled crosses in pecan (Carya illinoinensis) - (Abstract Only)
Chatwin, W.B., Wang, X., Hilton, A.E., Tondre, B.S., Beebe, D.P., Shepherd, A., Volk, G. 2023. Validating the use of cryopreserved pollen in controlled crosses in pecan (Carya illinoinensis). Pecan International Conference Proceedings. Frenoble,France;12-16Jun2023.

New USDA Pecan Variety Releases - (Abstract Only)
Wang, X. 2023. New USDA Pecan Variety Releases. Western Pecan Growers. Las Cruces,NM;05-07Mar2023.

Reflecting on the history of three important cultivars in pecan breeding - (Trade Journal)
Chatwin, W.B. 2023. Reflecting on the history of three important cultivars in pecan breeding. Pecan South. 55(12):18-27.

Genomic selection of Carya illinoinensis on growth, phenology, and cotton root rot resistance traits based on genotyping-bysequencing (GBS) - (Abstract Only)
Chen, D., Wang, X., Grauke, L., Earl, R., Stein, L., Black, M., Bentley, N., Klein, P. 2023. Genomic selection of Carya illinoinensis on growth, phenology, and cotton root rot resistance traits based on genotyping-bysequencing (GBS). Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego,CA;13-18Jan2023.

Influence of geographical orchard location on the microbiome from the progeny of a pecan controlled cross Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cervants, K., Grauke, L.J., Wang, X., Conner, P., Bock, C.H., Pisani, C., Randall, J. 2023. Influence of geographical orchard location on the microbiome from the progeny of a pecan controlled cross. Plants. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12020360. eArticle12020360

Three genetics tools to improve pecan breeding at the USDA - (Trade Journal)
Chatwin, W.B. 2022. Three genetics tools to improve pecan breeding at the USDA. Pecan South. 55(8):6-16.

Comparative plastomes of Carya species provide new insights into the plastomes evolution and maternal phylogeny of the genus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xi, J., Lv, S., Zhang, W., Zhang, J., Wang, K., Guo, H., Hu, J., Yang, Y., Wang, J., Xia, G., Fan, G., Wang, X., Xiao, L. 2022. Comparative plastomes of the critically endangered Carya poilanei and other Carya species provide new insights into the maternal relationship and phylogeny of the genus. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 990064. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.

'Seneca' Pecan: A Compact Cultivar for the Northern Region Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Chatwin, W.B., Kubenka, K.A., Hilton, A.E., Thompson, T., Grauke, L. 2022. 'Seneca' pecan: A compact cultivar for the northern region. HortScience. 57(11):1490-1493. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16825-22.

'Zuni' pecan: A cultivar of large nuts for the central and western growing regions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Chatwin, W.B., Kubenka, K.A., Hilton, A.E., Thompson, T., Grauke, L. 2022. 'Zuni' pecan: A cultivar of large nuts for the central and western growing regions. HortScience. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16827-22.

Three new patented pecan cultivars from the USDA pecan breeding program - (Abstract Only)
Chatwin, W.B., Wang, X., Grauke, L., Thompson, T. 2022. Three new patented pecan cultivars from the USDA pecan breeding program. Meeting Abstract. San Marcos,TX;10-13Jul2022.

Consumer hedonic ratings and associated sensory characteristics and emotional responses to fourteen pecan varieties grown in Texas Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiaofen, D., Wang, X., Muniz, A., Kubenka, K.A. 2022. Consumer hedonic ratings and associated sensory characteristics and emotional responses to fourteen pecan varieties grown in Texas. Horticulturae. Article: e11141814. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11141814.

'Pueblo' pecan: a compact cultivar for the western and central growing regions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Chatwin, W.B., Thompson, T., Grauke, L. 2022. 'Pueblo' pecan: a compact cultivar for the western and central growing regions. HortScience. 57:7. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16601-22.

Texture and taste flavor characteristics of pecan kernel and the effect of variety - (Abstract Only)
Yusufali, Z., Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Du, X. 2022. Texture and taste flavor characteristics of pecan kernel and the effect of variety. American Chemical Society Abstracts. San Diego,CA;20-24Mar2022.

Genetic diversity revealed by microsatellites in genus Carya Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Chatwin, W.B., Hilton, A.E., Kubenka, K.A. 2022. Genetic diversity revealed by microsatellites in genus Carya. Forests. 13. Article 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13020188.

GWAS of a diverse open-pollinated population in pecan (Carya illinoinensis) for rootstock selection - (Abstract Only)
Wang, X., Chatwin, W.B., Hilton, A.E., Kubenka, K.A., Stein, L., Klein, P., Randall, J., Grauke, L. 2022. GWAS of a diverse open-pollinated population in pecan (Carya illinoinensis) for rootstock selection. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego,CA;8-12Jan2022.

Insights into the impact of geography and genetics on the microbiome of Carya illinoinensis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Randall, J., Cervantes, K., Ray, D.K., Sanchez, A., Mason, K., Fisk, J.N., Soneji, J.R., Sanchez, L., Grauke, L.J., Wang, X. 2021. Insights into the impact of geography and genetics on the microbiome of Carya illinoinensis. Acta Horticulturae. 1318:235-240. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1318.34.

Development of SNP and SSR markers in pecan cultivars - (Abstract Only)
Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Grauke, L.J. 2021. Development of SNP and SSR markers in pecan cultivars. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. Denver,CO;05-09Aug2021.

In vitro viability and germination of Carya illinoinensis under different storage conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Wu, Y., Lombardini, L. 2020. In vitro viability and germination of Carya illinoinensis under different storage conditions. Scientia Horticulturae. 275:109662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109662.

Relative salt tolerance of eight pecan rootstocks - (Abstract Only)
Hooks, T., Niu, G., Wang, X., Ganjegunte, G. 2020. Relative salt tolerance of eight pecan rootstocks. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando,FL;09-13Aug2020.

Chloroplast genome sequences of Carya illinoinensis from two distinct geographic populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Rhein, H., Jenkins, J., Schmutz, J., Grimwood, J., Grauke, L.J., Randall, J. 2020. Chloroplast genome sequences of Carya illinoinensis from two distinct geographic populations. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 16:48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-020-01436-0.

A study of the evaluation of the pecan drought resistance of grafted 'Pawnee' trees from different seedling rootstocks Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, F., Wei, Y., Wang, X., Li, Y., Peng, F. 2019. A study of the evaluation of the pecan drought resistance of grafted 'Pawnee' trees from different seedling rootstocks. HortScience. 54(12):2139-2145. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14341-19.

Influence of geographical location and host genotype on pecan seedling microbiome composition - (Abstract Only)
Cervantes, K., Grauke, L.J., Wang, X., Conner, P.C., Bock, C.H., Randall, J.J. 2019. Influence of geographical location and host genotype on pecan seedling microbiome composition. American Society of Plant Biologists. San Jose,CA;03Aug2019.

Unmasking the mysteries of catkin floral Initiation in Carya illinoinensis through RNA-Seq analysis - (Abstract Only)

Differential protein analysis of pecan hardwood cuttings Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, F., Wang, X., Liu, Z., Li, Y., Peng, F. 2019. Differential protein analysis of pecan hardwood cuttings. HortScience. 54(9):1551-1557. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13776-18.

The genomes of pecan and Chinese hickory provide insights into Carya evolution and nut nutrition Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Xiao, L., Zhang, Z., Zhang, R., Wang, Z., Huang, C., Huang, R., Luan, Y., Fan, T., Wang, J., Shen, C., Zhang, S., Wang, X., Randall, J., Zheng, B., Wu, J., Zhang, Q., Xia, G., Xu, C., Chen, M., Zhang, L., Jiang, W., Gao, L., Chen, Z., Leslie, C.A., Grauke, L.J., Huang, J. 2019. The genomes of pecan and Chinese hickory provide insights into Carya evolution and nut nutrition. Gigascience. 8(5):giz036. https://doi.org/10.1093/gigascience/giz036.