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Research Project: Pecan Breeding and Management of the National Collection of Carya Genetic Resources

Location: Crop Germplasm Research

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

Whole genome resource for Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strain GaT2 causing pecan bacterial leaf scorch in Georgia, United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hilton, A.E., Bock, C.H., Brenneman, T., Chatwin, W.B., Chen, J. 2025. Whole genome resource for Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strain GaT2 causing pecan bacterial leaf scorch in Georgia, United States. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-09-24-0103-A.

The effects of freezing and stratification on pecan (Carya illinoinensis) seed germination and seedling growth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Hilton, A.E., Chatwin, W.B., Cox, T.M., Tondre, B.S. 2025. The effects of freezing and stratification on pecan (Carya illinoinensis) seed germination and seedling growth. Technology in Horticulture. 5. Article e002. https://doi.org/10.48130/tihort-0024-0030.

The rootstock genotype shapes the diversity of pecan (Carya illinoensis) rhizosphere microbial community Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ren, W., Zhang, L., Tondre, B.S., Wang, X., Xu, T. 2024. The rootstock genotype shapes the diversity of pecan (Carya illinoensis) rhizosphere microbial community. Frontiers in Microbiology. 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1461685.

Quantitative trait loci for bearing habit in a 'Sparrow' x 'Schessler' Juglans nigra mapping population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jablonski, B., Meier, N.A., Chatwin, W.B., Coggeshall, M.V., Romero-Severson, J., Revord, R.S. 2024. Quantitative trait loci for bearing habit in a 'Sparrow' x 'Schessler' Juglans nigra mapping population. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 20. Article 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-024-01664-8.

Phenotypic diversity and population structure of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) collections reveals geographic patterns Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Stein, L., Black, M., Kubenka, K.A., Randall, J., Ding, C. 2024. Phenotypic diversity and population structure of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) collections reveals geographic patterns. Scientific Reports. 14. Article 18592. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-69521-1.

CertiBase: a genetic database for cultivars certification and genetic breeding of pecan in Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Poletto, T., Poletto, I., De Carvalloh Marques, C.E., De Sousa Silva, A.K., Kubenka, K.A., Chatwin, W.B., Gailing, O., Stefenon, V.M. 2024. CertiBase: a genetic database for cultivars certification and genetic breeding of pecan in Brazil. Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology. 24(3). Article e493924310.

Quantitative trait loci for bearing habit in a 'Sparrow’ x 'Schessler' Juglans nigra mapping population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Standard area diagrams for pecan leaf scab: Effect of rater experience and location, and leaf size on reliability and accuracy of visual estimates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hilton, A.E., Bock, C.H., Wang, X., Jo, Y., Conner, P., Randall, J., Chatwin, W.B. 2024. Standard area diagrams for pecan leaf scab: Effect of rater experience and location, and leaf size on reliability and accuracy of visual estimates. Plant Disease. 108:1820-1832. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-23-1947-RE.

Effect of twelve rootstocks on the scion 'Pawnee' in a 10-year-old orchard Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Hilton, A.E., Chatwin, W.B., Pisani, C., Bock, C.H., Heerema, R., Randall, J., Tondre, B.S. 2025. Effect of twelve rootstocks on the scion 'Pawnee' in a 10-year-old orchard. Acta horticulturae. 1420:55-62. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2025.1420.8.

Texture properties, crude fat, fatty acid profiles, total soluble solids, and total polyphenols for 21 pecan varieties and the effects of harvest year Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yusufali, Z., Liu, X., Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Du, X. 2023. Texture properties, crude fat, fatty acid profiles, total soluble solids, and total polyphenols for 21 pecan varieties and the effects of harvest year. ACS Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00216.

Changes in the diversity of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) rhizosphere microbial community with different nitrogen fertilization, a case study in Oklahoma pecan orchard Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ren, W., Zhang, L., Maness, N., Wang, X., Tang, M., Xu, T. 2023. Changes in the diversity of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) rhizosphere microbial community with different nitrogen fertilization, a case study in Oklahoma pecan orchard. Scientia Horticulturae. 321. Article 112365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112365.

Changes in the diversity of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) rhizosphere microbial community with different nitrogen fertilization, a case study in Oklahoma pecan orchard Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ren, W., Zhang, L., Maness, N., Wang, X., Tang, M., Xu, T. 2024. Changes in the diversity of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) rhizosphere microbial community with different nitrogen fertilization, a case study in Oklahoma pecan orchard. Scientia Horticulturae. 321. Article e112365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112365.

Impact of room temperature storage on the pecan kernel color, carotenoids, polyphenols, and physicochemical properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pham, T., Yusufali, Z., Wang, X., Kubenka, K.A., Du, X. 2023. Impact of room temperature storage on the pecan kernel color, carotenoids, polyphenols, and physicochemical properties. ACS Food Science and Technology. 3(6):1077-1089. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00087.