Research Project: Developing Abiotic and Biotic Stress-Resilient Edible Legume Production Systems through Directed GxExM Research

Location: Grain Legume Genetics Physiology Research

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

Bacterial communities associated with food-grade winter pea cultivars grown in Pacific Northwest soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yurgel, S., Mcgee, R.J. 2025. Bacterial communities associated with food-grade winter pea cultivars grown in Pacific Northwest soils. Microbial Biotechnology. 2025:1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-025-07316-7.

The effects of chemical fungicides and salicylic acid on the apple microbiome and fungal disease incidence under changing environmental conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McLaughlin, M., Yurgel, S., Abbasi, P.A., Ali, S. 2024. The effects of chemical fungicides and salicylic acid on the apple microbiome and fungal disease incidence under changing environmental conditions. Frontiers in Microbiology. 15. Article 1342407. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1342407.

Why do we need alternative methods for fungal disease management in plants? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclaughlin, M.S., Maria, R., Pervaiz, A.A., Carisse, O., Yurgel, S., Ali, S. 2023. Why do we need alternative methods for fungal disease management in plants?. Plants. 12(22):3822. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12223822.

Role of bacteria-derived flavins in plant growth promotion and phytochemical accumulation in leafy vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ajeethan, N., Yurgel, S., Abbey, L. 2023. Role of bacteria-derived flavins in plant growth promotion and phytochemical accumulation in leafy vegetables. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(17). Article 13311. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241713311.

Exploring microbial dysbiosis in orchards affected by little cherry disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yurgel, S., Sallato C., B., Cheeke, T. 2023. Exploring microbial dysbiosis in orchards affected by little cherry disease. Phytobiomes Journal. 7(3):375-384. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-10-22-0072-R.

Changes to soil microbiome resulting from synergetic effects of fungistatic compounds pyrimethanil and fluopyram in lowbush blueberry agriculture, with nine fungicide products tested - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lloyd, A.W., Percival, D., Langille, M.G., Yurgel, S. 2023. Changes to soil microbiome resulting from synergetic effects of fungistatic compounds pyrimethanil and fluopyram in lowbush blueberry agriculture, with nine fungicide products tested. Microorganisms. 11(2). Article 410. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11020410.

Impacts of abiotic factors on the fungal communities of ‘Honeycrisp’ apples in Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McLaughlin, M.S., Yurgel, S., Abbasi, P.A., Prithiviraj, B., Ali, S. 2022. Impacts of abiotic factors on the fungal communities of ‘Honeycrisp’ apples in Canada. Microbial Biotechnology. 16(8):1639–1656. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.14207.

Expression of a heat shock protein 70 from the brown alga Ectocarpus sp. imparts salinity stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rathor, P., Borza, T., Bahmani, R., Stone, S., Tonon, T., Yurgel, S., Potin, P., Prithiviraj, B. 2023. Expression of a heat shock protein 70 from the brown alga Ectocarpus sp. imparts salinity stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Applied Phycology. 35:803-819. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-022-02897-7.

Pea enation mosaic virus - Pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV) - (Other)
Porter, L. D. 2022. Pea enation mosaic virus. In Chickpea Disease Diagnostic Series, Bulletin PP2072-12, Eds. Audrey Kalil, Uta McKelvy and Lyndon D. Porter, North Dakota State University Extension. Fargo, ND.

Fusarium wilt - Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri - (Other)
Porter, L. D. 2022. Fusarium wilt. In Chickpea Disease Diagnostic Series, Bulletin PP2072-5, Eds. Audrey Kalil, Uta McKelvy and Lyndon D. Porter, North Dakota State University Extension, Fargo, ND.

Fusarium root rot - Fusarium species - (Other)
Porter, L. D. 2022. Fusarium root rot. In Chickpea Disease Diagnostic Series, Bulletin PP2072-4, Eds. Audrey Kalil, Uta McKelvy and Lyndon D. Porter, North Dakota State University Extension, Fargo, ND.

Analysis and identification of QTL for resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in pea (Pisum sativum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashtari Mahini, R., Kumar, A., Elias, E.M., Fiedler, J.D., Porter, L.D., McPhee, K.E. 2020. Analysis and identification of QTL for resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in pea (Pisum sativum L.). Frontiers in Genetics. 11. Article 587968. https://doi.org/10/3389/fgene.2020.567968.

Resistance in pea (Pisum sativum) genetic resources to the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rahman, M.M., Porter, L.D., Ma, Y., Coyne, C.J., Zheng, P., Chaves-Cordoba, B., Naidu, R.A. 2023. Resistance in pea (Pisum sativum) genetic resources to the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 171(6):435-448. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13296.

Microbial consortium associated with crustacean shells composting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yurgel, S., Nadeem, M., Cheema, M. 2022. Microbial consortium associated with crustacean shells composting. Microorganisms. 10(5). Article 1033. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10051033.

Resistance in lentil (Lens culinaris) genetic resources to the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Das, S., Porter, L.D., Ma, Y., Coyne, C.J., Chaves-Cordoba, B., Naidu, R.A. 2022. Resistance in lentil (Lens culinaris) genetic resources to the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 170(8):755-769. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13202.

Identification of root rot resistance QTLs in pea using Fusarium solani f. sp. pisi-responsive differentially expressed genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williamson-Benavides, B.A., Sharpe, R., Nelson, G., Bodah, E.T., Porter, L.D., Dhingra, A. 2021. Identification of root rot resistance QTLs in pea using Fusarium solani f. sp. pisi-responsive differentially expressed genes. Frontiers in Genetics. 12. Article 629267. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.629267.

Identification, laboratory, greenhouse and field handling of Aphanomyces euteiches on pea (Pisum sativum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zitnick-Anderson, K., Porter, L.D., Hanson, L.E., Pasche, J.S. 2021. Identification, laboratory, greenhouse and field handling of Aphanomyces euteiches on pea (Pisum sativum). Plant Health Progress. 22(3):392-403. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-01-21-0011-FI.

Identification of Fusaruim solani f. sp. pisi (Fsp) responsive genes in Pisum sativum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williamson-Benavides, B.A., Sharpe, R., Nelson, G., Bodah, E.T., Porter, L.D., Dhingra, A. 2020. Identification of Fusaruim solani f. sp. pisi (Fsp) responsive genes in Pisum sativum. Frontiers in Genetics. 11. Article 950. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.00950.

Albinism. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Frost Damage. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Fusarium. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Hollow Heart. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Viral Diseases of Minor Importance. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Nutritional Disorders. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Pea Enation Mosaic Virus. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Pea Streak Virus. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Red Clover Vein Mosaic Virus. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Sclerotinia White Mold. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Theilaviopsis Root Rot. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Water Congestion. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Alfalfa Mosaic Virus. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)

Bean Lear Roll Virus. In: Compendium of Pea Diseases and Pests - (Book / Chapter)