Research Project: Genetic Characterization for Sugar Beet Improvement

Location: Sugarbeet and Bean Research

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

Grapevine leaf epiphytic fungal and bacterial communities are influenced more by spatial and temporal factors than powdery mildew fungicide spray programs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, H., Rodriguez-Ramos, J.C., Hale, L.E., Naegele, R.P. 2023. Grapevine leaf epiphytic fungal and bacterial communities are influenced more by spatial and temporal factors than powdery mildew fungicide spray programs. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-02-23-0012-R.

A new method for fractionation and characterization of polyphenols and tannins from grapevine leaf tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sommer, S., Salie, M., Garcia, E., Reyes, A., Ebersole, S.C., Naegele, R.P., Van Zyl, S. 2023. A new method for fractionation and characterization of polyphenols and tannins from grapevine leaf tissue. Plants. 12. Article 1706. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12081706.

An in-field heat treatment to reduce Cercospora beticola survival in plant residue and improve Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernandez, A.P., Bublitz, D.M., Wenzel, T.J., Ruth, S., Bloomingdale, C., Mettler, D., Bloomquist, M., Hanson, L.E., Wilbur, J.F. 2023. An in-field heat treatment to reduce Cercospora beticola survival in plant residue and improve Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeet. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. Article 1100595. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1100595.

Phytophthora capsici: recent progress on fundamental biology and disease manangement 100 years after its description - (Review Article)
Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Parada-Rojas, C.H., Hansen, Z., Vogel, G., Smart, C., Hausbeck, M.K., Carmo, R.M., Huitema, E., Naegele, R.P., Kousik, C.S., Tandy, P., Lamour, K. 2023. Phytophthora capsici: recent progress on fundamental biology and disease manangement 100 years after its description. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 61:185-208. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-phyto-021622-103801.

Cultivar and maternal plant environment influence cold stratification requirements and germination rates in Vitis species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alzohairy, S., Londo, J., Heinitz, C.C., Naegele, R.P. 2023. Cultivar and maternal plant environment influence cold stratification requirements and germination rates in Vitis species. HortScience. 58(5):515-524. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17002-22.

Diversity of Alternaria alternata, causal agent of Alternaria leaf spot of sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Jayawardana, M.A., Minier, D.H. 2023. Diversity of Alternaria alternata, causal agent of Alternaria leaf spot of sugar beet [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 60(2):24-25.

Do fungicides containing phosphites have a direct effect on Cercospora beticola Sacc., the causal agent of Cercospora leaf spot of sugarbeey? - (Abstract Only)
Dervaric, C., Hanson, L.E., Mcdonald, M., Trueman, C. 2023. Do fungicides containing phosphites have a direct effect on Cercospora beticola Sacc., the causal agent of Cercospora leaf spot of sugarbeet? [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 60(2):23.

Histopathology of Rhizoctonia AG 2-2 infection of sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Minier, D.H. 2023. Histopathology of Rhizoctonia AG 2-2 infection of sugar beet [abstract] Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 60(2):15-16.

First report of anthracnose on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) caused by Colletotrichum incanum in Michigan, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanson, L.E., Schlachter, E.M., Minier, D.H., Byrne, J., Wilbur, J.F. 2023. First report of anthracnose on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) caused by Colletotrichum incanum in Michigan, USA. New Disease Reports. 47(1). Article e12152. https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12152.

Celebrating 100 years of sugarbeet research: partnership between USDA and MSU planted in 1923 - (Trade Journal)
Hanson, L.E., Naegele, R.P. 2023. Celebrating 100 years of sugarbeet research: partnership between USDA and MSU planted in 1923. Newsbeet. 36(2):23.

Diseases of sugar beet - (Book / Chapter)
Harveson, R.M., Neher, O., Hanson, L.E. 2023. Diseases of sugar beet. In: Hollier, C.A., Padgett, G.B., Draper, M.A., editors. Diseases of Field Crops. St. Paul, MN: APS Press. p. 267-286.

A contiguous de novo genome assembly of sugar beet EL10 (Beta vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McGrath, J.M., Funk, A., Galewski, P., Ou, S., Townsend, B., Davenport, K., Daligault, H., Johnson, S., Lee, J., Hastie, A., Naegele, R.P., Dorn, K.M. 2022. A contiguous de novo genome assembly of sugar beet EL10 (Beta vulgaris L.). DNA Research. 30(1). Article edsac033. https://doi.org/10.1093/dnares/dsac033.

Fungicide resistance and host influence on population structure in Botrytis spp. from specialty crops in California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naegele, R.P., Abdelsamad, N.A., DeLong, J.A., Saito, S., Xiao, C., Miles, T. 2022. Fungicide resistance and host influence on population structure in Botrytis spp. from specialty crops in California. Phytopathology. 112(12):2549-2559. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-22-0070-R.

Diagnostic guide for Alternaria leaf spot on sugar beet, red beet, and chard - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crizon Cortes, S., Hanson, L.E., Miles, L., Wilbur, J., Naegele, R.P. 2022. Diagnostic guide for Alternaria leaf spot on sugar beet, red beet, and chard. Plant Health Progress. 23(4):497-506. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-03-22-0025-DG.

Studies on a major Alternaria sp. causing Alternaria leaf spot of sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Jayawardana, M.A. 2022. Studies on a major Alternaria sp. causing Alternaria leaf spot of sugar beet [abstract]. Plant Health 2022. 112(11s):S3.46. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-112-11-S3.1.

Use of a foliar heat treatment to improve Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)
Hernandez, A.P., Bublitz, D., Wenzel, T., Bloomingdale, C., Ruth, S., Pincumbe, C., Hanson, L.E., Wilbur, J.F. 2022. Use of a foliar heat treatment to improve Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeet [abstract]. Abstracts of Presentations at Plant Health 2022. 112:S3.7. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-112-11-S3.1.

Evaluation of Cercospora leaf spot and postharvest rot pathogen impacts on sugar beet storage - (Abstract Only)
Hendershot, C., Bloomingdale, C., Corder, H., Goodwill, T.R., Ruth, S., Pincumbe, C., Beaudry, R., Hanson, L.E., Wilbur, J.F. 2022. Evaluation of Cercospora leaf spot and postharvest rot pathogen impacts on sugar beet storage [abstrace]. Abstracts of Presentations at Plant Health 2022 112:S3.151. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-112-11-S3.1.

First report of Stemphylium leaf spot of sugar beet caused by Stemphylium vesicarium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Metheny, J., Jayawardana, M.A., Wilbur, J.F., Hanson, L.E. 2022. First report of Stemphylium leaf spot of sugar beet caused by Stemphylium vesicarium. New Disease Reports. 45(2). Article e12084. https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12084.

Weather conditions conducive for the early-season production and dispersal of Cercospora beticola spores in the Great Lakes Region of North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bublitz, D.M., McGrath, J.M., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Weather conditions conducive for the early-season production and dispersal of Cercospora beticola spores in the Great Lakes Region of North America. Plant Disease. 105(10):3063-3071. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-20-2004-RE.

Evaluation of cultural practices to manage Cercospora leaf spot of sugar beet in Michigan, 2019-20 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernandez, A., Bloomingdale, C., Bublitz, D.M., Hanson, L.E., Wilbur, J.F. 2021. Evaluation of cultural practices to manage Cercospora leaf spot of sugar beet in Michigan, 2019-20. Plant Disease Management Reports. 15. Article V008. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDMR15.

Effect of low temperature on the aggressiveness of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 isolates on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) seedlings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Effect of low temperature on the aggressiveness of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 isolates on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) seedlings. Plant Disease. 105(10):3111-3117. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-20-1990-RE.

Michigan beet anthracnose not caused by Colletotrichum dematium - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Byrne, J., Schlachter, E.M., Wilbur, J.F. 2021. Michigan beet anthracnose not caused by Colletotrichum dematium [abstract]. American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists. 58:94-95.

Development of a sequential sampling plan using spatial attributes of Cercospora leaf spot epidemics of table beet in New York - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heck, D.W., Kikkert, J.R., Hanson, L.E., Pethybridge, S.J. 2021. Development of a sequential sampling plan using spatial attributes of Cercospora leaf spot epidemics of table beet in New York. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-20-1619-RE.

Histopathology of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 infection of sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Histopathology of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 infection of sugar beet. American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists. 58:99-100.

Azoxystrobin sensitivity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 populations affecting Michigan sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Wilbur, J.F., Bloomingdale, C., Pincumbe, C., Hendershot, C., Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Azoxystrobin sensitivity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 populations affecting Michigan sugar beet [abstract]. American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists. 58:104.

Characterization of pathogens and foliar disease interactions impacting sugar beet storage - (Abstract Only)
Hendershot, C.N., Bloomingdale, C., Goodwill, T.R., Hanson, L.E., Wilbur, J.F. 2021. Characterization of pathogens and foliar disease interactions impacting sugar beet storage [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 58:95.

Early-season production and dispersal of Cercospora beticola spores in the Great Lakes Region of North America - (Abstract Only)
Bublitz, D.M., Mcgrath, J.M., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Early-season production and dispersal of Cercospora beticola spores in the Great Lakes Region of North America [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 58:91.

Field testing for seedling response to Rhizoctonia damping-off - (Abstract Only)
Corder, H.J., Mcgrath, J.M., Goodwill, T.R., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Field testing for seedling response to Rhizoctonia damping-off [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 58:96-97.

Breeding for durable Cercospora resistance embedded in a broader leaf disease package - (Abstract Only)
Anfinrud, M., Sels, J., Vegas, J., Tschoep, H., De Bruyne, E., Hanson, L.E. 2021. Breeding for durable Cercospora resistance embedded in a broader leaf disease package [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 58:77.

A complicated disease: Rhizoctonia root and crown rot - (Trade Journal)
Hanson, L.E., Minier, D.H., Bublitz, D.M., Willbur, J.F. 2020. A complicated disease: Rhizoctonia root and crown rot. Newsbeet. 34:21-23. Available: https://www.michigansugar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Newsbeet_FallWinter2020_web.pdf.

Azoxystrobin sensitivity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 populations affecting Michigan sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Wilbur, J., Bloomingdale, C., Pincumbe, C., Hendershot, C., Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2020. Azoxystrobin sensitivity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 populations affecting Michigan sugar beet [abstract]. Plant Health 2020. 110(S12)S2.53. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-110-12-S2.1.

Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing 2019 - (Research Notes)
Hanson, L.E., McGrath, J., Minier, D.H., Martin, F.N., Malini, J., Goodwill, T.R., Corder, H. 2020. Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing 2019. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.

Higher aggregation of Cercospora leaf spot is a common spatial pattern in table beet fields in New York - (Abstract Only)
Heck, D.W., Kikkert, J.R., Hanson, L.E., Pethybridge, S.J. 2020. Higher aggregation of Cercospora leaf spot is a common spatial pattern in table beet fields in New York [abstract]. Northeastern Division of the American Phytopathological Society. 110(7S):S31. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-110-7-S1.27.

Optimizing Cercospora leaf spot control in table beet using action thresholds and disease forecasting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pethybridge, S.J., Sharma, S., Hansen, Z., Kikkert, J.R., Olmstead, D.L., Hanson, L.E. 2020. Optimizing Cercospora leaf spot control in table beet using action thresholds and disease forecasting. Plant Disease. 104:1831-1840. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0246-RE.

Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing conducted in cooperation with Saginaw Research & Extension Center during 2019 - (Research Technical Update)

Genetic diversity among cultivated beets (Beta vulgaris) assessed via population-based whole genome sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galewski, P.J., McGrath, J.M. 2020. Genetic diversity among cultivated beets (Beta vulgaris) assessed via population-based whole genome sequences. BMC Genomics. 21:189. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-6451-1.

Temporal population monitoring of fungicide sensitivity in Cercospora beticola from sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) in the Upper Great Lakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rosenzweig, N., Hanson, L.E., Jiang, Q., Mambetova, S., Guza, C., Stewart, J., Somohano, P. 2020. Temporal population monitoring of fungicide sensitivity in Cercospora beticola from sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) in the Upper Great Lakes. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2019.1705914.

Fungicide sensitivity monitoring of Alternaria spp. causing leaf spot of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) in the Upper Great Lakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rosenzweig, N., Hanson, L.E., Mambetova, S., Jiang, Q., Guza, C., Stewart, J., Somohano, P. 2019. Fungicide sensitivity monitoring of Alternaria spp. causing leaf spot of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) in the Upper Great Lakes. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-18-2282-RE.

Macromolecular fungal ice nuclei in Fusarium: effects of physical and chemical processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kunert, A.T., Pohlker, M.L., Krevert, C.S., Wieder, C., Speth, K.R., Hanson, L.E., Morris, C., Schmale, D.G., Poschl, U., Frohlich-Nowoisky, J. 2019. Macromolecular fungal ice nuclei in Fusarium: effects of physical and chemical processing. Biogeosciences. 16:4647–4659. https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-16-4647-2019.

Improving the fungicide-based management of Cercospora leaf spot in table beet in New York - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pethybridge, S.J., Sharma, S., Hanson, Z., Vaghefi, N., Hanson, L.E., Kikkert, J.R. 2019. Improving the fungicide-based management of Cercospora leaf spot in table beet in New York. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2019.1690048.

Azoxystrobin sensitivity testing in Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 populations affecting Michigan sugar beet - (Abstract Only)
Wilbur, J.F., Bloomingdale, C., Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2019. Azoxystrobin sensitivity testing in Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 populations affecting Michigan sugar beet [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. 109(10S):S78. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-109-10-S2.1.

Leaf spot detections in Michigan sugar beet fields, 2019 - (Other)
Bublitz, D.M., Wilbur, J.F., Hanson, L.E. 2019. Leaf spot detections in Michigan sugar beet fields, 2019. Michigan State University Extension. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/leaf-spot-detections-in-michigan-sugarbeet-fields.

Investigations on host specificity within the Alternaria alternata species complex - (Abstract Only)
Jayawardana, M., Hanson, L.E. 2019. Investigations on host specificity within the Alternaria alternata species complex [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. 109(10S):S145. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-109-10-S2.1.

Utilization of microsatellites for Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 population genetics - (Abstract Only)
Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2019. Utilization of microsatellites for Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 population genetics [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. 109(10S):S170. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-109-10-S2.1.

Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing conducted in cooperation with Saginaw Research and Extension Center during 2018 (with Projects 905 and 906) - (Research Notes)
McGrath, J.M., Hanson, L.E., Goodwill, T.R., Corder, H. 2019. Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing conducted in cooperation with Saginaw Research and Extension Center during 2018 (with Projects 905 and 906) [CD-ROM}. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.

Studies on diversity of Alternaria alternata species complex associated with Alternaria leaf spot in sugar beets - (Research Notes)
Jayawardana, M., Hanson, L.E. 2019. Studies on diversity of Alternaria alternata species complex associated with Alternaria leaf spot in sugar beets [CD-ROM]. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.

Storage rot of sugar beet and influence of Cercospora leaf spot on storage rot severity in sugar beet - (Research Notes)
Hanson, L.E., McGrath, J.M., Goodwill, T.R. 2019. Storage rot of sugar beet and influence of Cercospora leaf spot on storage rot severity in sugar beet [CD-ROM]. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.

Analysis of population structure and pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 (ISG IIIB and IV) isolates from the United States - (Research Notes)
Hanson, L.E., Martin, F.N., Minier, D. 2019. Analysis of population structure and pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 (ISG IIIB and IV) isolates from the United States [CD-ROM]. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.

Beet anthracnose from sugar beet in Michigan - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Willbur, J.F., Byrne, J. 2019. Beet anthracnose from sugar beet in Michigan [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56:83.

Phylogenetic groups in Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 from sugar beet and related host range - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Minier, D.H., Martin, F.N. 2019. Phylogenetic groups in Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 from sugar beet and related host range [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56:69.

Optimizing techniques for evaluating Cercospora leaf spot in a Michigan field nursery - (Abstract Only)
Goodwill, T.R., Corder, H.J., Hanson, L.E. 2019. Optimizing techniques for evaluating Cercospora leaf spot in a Michigan field nursery [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56:81-82.

Soybean sudden death syndrome causal agent Fusarium brasiliense present in Michigan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Sang, H., Jacobs, J.L., Oudman, K.A., Hanson, L.E., Chilvers, M. 2019. Soybean sudden death syndrome causal agent Fusarium brasiliense present in Michigan. Plant Disease. 103:1234-1243. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-18-1332-RE.

Challenges and prospects for building resilient disease management strategies and tactics for the New York table beet industry - (Review Article)
Pethybridge, S.J., Kikkert, J.R., Hanson, L.E., Nelson, S.C. 2018. Challenges and prospects for building resilient disease management strategies and tactics for the New York table beet industry. Agronomy. 8:112. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy8070112.

Testing the efficacy of bicarbonates as fungicides against Cercospora beticola - (Abstract Only)
Bublitz, D.M., Hanson, L.E. 2017. Testing the efficacy of bicarbonates as fungicides against Cercospora beticola. Phytopathology. 107:S5.168.

Comparison of three PCR-based assays for SNP genotyping in sugar beet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broccanello, C., Chiodi, C., Funk, A., McGrath, J.M., Panella, L.W., Stevanato, P. 2018. Comparison of three PCR-based assays for SNP genotyping in sugar beet. Plant Methods. 14:28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-018-0295-6.

Alternaria leaf spot in Michigan and fungicide sensitivity issues - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Rosenzweig, N., Jiang, Q.W., Samohano, P. 2017. Alternaria leaf spot in Michigan and fungicide sensitivity issues. Phytopathology. 107:S5.64.

Fungicide sensitivity of Alternaria spp. causing Alternaria leaf spot on sugarbeet in Michigan - (Abstract Only)
Rosenzweig, N., Hanson, L.E., Pratt, D., Samohano, P. 2017. Fungicide sensitivity of Alternaria spp. causing Alternaria leaf spot on sugarbeet in Michigan. Phytopathology. 107:S5.176.

Virulence of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 isolates on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) in response to low temperature - (Abstract Only)
Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E. 2017. Virulence of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 isolates on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) in response to low temperature. Phytopathology. 107:S5.174.