Research Project: Management, Characterization, and Evaluation of Pacific Tropical and Subtropical Fruit and Nut Genetic Resources and Associated Information

Location: Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research

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

Complementing model species with model clades - (Review Article)

First detection and genome characterization of a new RNA virus, Hibiscus betacarmovirus, and a new DNA virus, Hibiscus soymovirus, naturally infecting Hibiscus spp. in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Kong, A., Borth, W., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Hu, J. 2022. First detection and genome characterization of a new RNA virus, Hibiscus betacarmovirus, and a new DNA virus, Hibiscus soymovirus, naturally infecting Hibiscus spp. in Hawaii. Viruses. 15(1). Article 90. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15010090.

Genetic diversity of viral populations associated with Ananas germplasm and improvement of virus diagnostic protocols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Wang, X., Borth, W., Domingo, R., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Hu, J. 2022. Genetic diversity of viral populations associated with Ananas germplasm and improvement of virus diagnostic protocols. Pathogens. 11(12). Article 1470. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11121470.

Survey of viruses infecting Basella alba in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Al Rwahnih, M., Borth, W., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Hu, J. 2022. Survey of viruses infecting Basella alba in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 107(4):1022-1026. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-22-0449-SR.

Aerial branch sampling to detect forest pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perroy, R.L., Meier, P., Collier, E., Hughes, M., Brill, E., Sullivan, T., Baur, T., Buchmann, N., Keith, L.M. 2022. Aerial branch sampling to detect forest pathogens. Drones. 6(10). Article 275. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6100275.

Ceratocystis lukuohia-infested ambrosia beetle frass as inoculum for Ceratocystis wilt of 'ohi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughes, M.A., Roy, K., Harrington, T.C., Brill, E., Keith, L.M. 2022. Ceratocystis lukuohia-infested ambrosia beetle frass as inoculum for Ceratocystis wilt of 'ohi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha). Plant Pathology. 72(2):232-245. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13653.

First detection and complete genome sequence of a new tobamovirus naturally infecting Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Kong, A., Borth, W., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Hu, J. 2023. First detection and complete genome sequence of a new tobamovirus naturally infecting Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in Hawaii. Archives of Virology. 168. Article 40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05634-0.

Laboratory studies assessing the microbial biocontrol potential of diverse strains of Beauveria bassiana isolated from coffee berry borer, with emphasis on strains from Hawai'i Island and comparisons to commercial strain GHA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wraight, S.P., Howes, R.L., Castrillo, L.A., Griggs, M.H., Galaini-Wraight, S., Carruthers, R.I., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M. 2022. Laboratory studies assessing the microbial biocontrol potential of diverse strains of Beauveria bassiana isolated from coffee berry borer, with emphasis on strains from Hawai'i Island and comparisons to commercial strain GHA. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 194. Article 107819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107819.

Evaluation of kiln-heating as a phytosanitary treatment for Ceratocystis-infested 'ohi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) wood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughes, M.A., Juzwik, J., Chen, Z., Luiz, B.C., Keith, L.M. 2022. Evaluation of kiln-heating as a phytosanitary treatment for Ceratocystis-infested 'ohi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) wood. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 72(3):207-215. https://doi.org/10.13073/FPJ-D-22-00024.

Genome sequence of pineapple secovirus B, a second sadwavirus reported infecting Ananas comosus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Geering, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Wang, X., Borth, W., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Moyle, R., Sharman, M., Hu, J., Thomas, J. 2022. Genome sequence of pineapple secovirus B, a second sadwavirus reported infecting Ananas comosus. Archives of Virology. 167:2801-2804. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05590-9.

Assessing susceptibility of Metrosideros excelsa (pohutukawa) to the vascular wilt pathogen, Ceratocystis lukuohia, causing rapid ‘Ohi‘a death - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luiz, B., McNeill, M., Bodley, E., Keith, L.M. 2022. Assessing susceptibility of Metrosideros excelsa (pohutukawa) to the vascular wilt pathogen, Ceratocystis lukuohia, causing rapid ‘Ohi‘a death. Australasian Plant Pathology. 51:327-331. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-022-00858-9.

Signatures of selection in recently domesticated macadamia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, J., Zhang, W., Zhang, X., Ma, X., Zhang, S., Chen, S., Wang, Y., Jia, H., Liao, Z., Lin, J., Zhu, M., Xu, X., Cai, M., Zeng, H., Wan, J., Yang, W., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Hardner, C., Nock, C.J., Ming, R. 2022. Signatures of selection in recently domesticated macadamia. Nature Communications. 13. Article 242. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27937-7.

A framework for establishing a rapid ‘Ohi‘a death resistance program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luiz, B., Giardina, C.P., Keith, L.M., Jacobs, D.F., Sniezko, R.A., Hughes, M.A., Friday, J.B., Cannon, P., Hauff, R., Francisco, K., Chau, M.M., Dudley, N., Yeh, A., Asner, G., Martin, R.E., et al. 2022. A framework for establishing a rapid ‘Ohi‘a death resistance program. New Forests. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-021-09896-5.

Vacuum steam treatment of Metrosideros polymorpha logs for eradication of Ceratocystis huliohia and C. lukuohia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Juzwik, J., Hughes, M.A., Chen, Z., Yang, A., Keith, L.M., White, M.S. 2022. Vacuum steam treatment of Metrosideros polymorpha logs for eradication of Ceratocystis huliohia and C. lukuohia. Plant Disease. 106(4):1114-1121. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-07-21-1424-re.

Rambutan genome revealed gene networks for spine formation and aril development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, W., Lin, J., Li, J., Zhen, S., Zhang, X., Chen, S., Ma, X., Dong, F., Jia, H., Xu, X., Yang, Z., Ma, P., Deng, F., Deng, B., Huang, Y., Li, Z., Lv, X., Ma, Y., Liao, Z., Lin, Z., Lin, J., Zhang, S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Xia, R., Zhang, J., Ming, R. 2021. Rambutan genome revealed gene networks for spine formation and aril development. The Plant Journal. 108(4):1037-1052. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15491.

First report of coffee leaf rust caused by Hemileia vastatrix on coffee (Coffea arabica) in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keith, L.M., Sugiyama, L.S., Brill, E., Adams, B.L., Fukada, M., Hoffman, K.M., Ocenar, J., Kawabata, A., Kong, A.T., McKemy, J.M., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Melzer, M.J. 2022. First report of coffee leaf rust caused by Hemileia vastatrix on coffee (Coffea arabica) in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 106(2):761. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-21-1072-PDN.

Spatial patterns of 'ohi'a mortality associated with rapid 'ohi'a death and ungulate presence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perroy, R., Sullivan, T., Benitez, D., Hughes, F., Keith, L.M., Brill, E., Kissinger, K.R., Duda, D. 2021. Spatial patterns of 'ohi'a mortality associated with rapid 'ohi'a death and ungulate presence. Forests. 12(8). Article 1035. https://doi.org/10.3390/f12081035.

Screening of Metrosideros polymorpha ('ohi'a) varieties for resistance to Ceratocystis lukuohia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luiz, B., Stacy, E.A., Keith, L.M. 2020. Screening of Metrosideros polymorpha ('ohi'a) varieties for resistance to Ceratocystis lukuohia. Forest Pathology. 51(1). Article e12656. https://doi.org/10.1111/efp.12656.

Influence of culture media and temperature on growth and sporulation of Ceratocystis lukuohia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luiz, B., Keith, L.M. 2021. Influence of culture media and temperature on growth and sporulation of Ceratocystis lukuohia. Pacific Science. 74(4):389-394. https://doi.org/10.2984/74.4.6.

Decontamination of ceratocystis pathogens responsible for rapid 'ohi'a death - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roy, K., Bjontegard, N., Jaenecke, K., Mikros, D., Dunkle, E., Yanger, C., Sugiyama, L.S., Keith, L.M., Peck, R.W. 2020. Decontamination of ceratocystis pathogens responsible for rapid 'ohi'a death. Plant Health Progress. 21(4):301-305. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-06-20-0051-RS.

Examining the utility of visible near-infrared and optical remote sensing for the early detection of rapid 'ohi'a death - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perroy, R., Hughes, M., Keith, L.M., Collier, E., Sullivan, T., Low, G. 2020. Examining the utility of visible near-infrared and optical remote sensing for the early detection of rapid 'ohi'a death. Remote Sensing. 12(11):1846. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12111846.

First Report of Phytophthora heveae causing quick decline of macadamia in Hawai'i - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sugiyama, L.S., Heller, W., Brill, E., Keith, L.M. 2020. First Report of Phytophthora heveae causing quick decline of macadamia in Hawai'i. Plant Disease. 104(6):1875. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-19-2451-PDN.

Pathogenicity, symptom development and colonization of Metrosideros polymorpha by Ceratocystis lukuohia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughes, M.A., Juzwik, J., Harrington, T.C., Keith, L.M. 2020. Pathogenicity, symptom development and colonization of Metrosideros polymorpha by Ceratocystis lukuohia. Plant Disease. 104(6):2233-2241. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-19-1905-RE.

Further genomic characterization of pineapple mealybug wilt-associated viruses using high-throughput sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Green, J.C., Al Rwahnih, M., Olmedo, V.A., Melzer, M.J., Hamin, I., Borth, W.B., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Wall, M.M., Hu, J.S. 2020. Further genomic characterization of pineapple mealybug wilt-associated viruses using high-throughput sequencing. Tropical Plant Pathology. 45:64-72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40858-019-00330-y.

Screening underutilized banana for carotenoid content and potential health benefits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kargar, M., Woods, F.M., Kessler, J., Vinson, E., Wall, M.M., Fonsah, E.G., Shetty, K., Jeganathan, R.B., Larsen, N. 2019. Screening underutilized banana for carotenoid content and potential health benefits. Journal of American Pomological Society. 73(4):198-205.

The bracteatus pineapple genome and domestication of clonally propagated crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

First report of ceratocystis lukuohia on Metrosideros polymorpha on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brill, E., Hughes, M.A., Heller, W.P., Keith, L.M. 2019. First report of ceratocystis lukuohia on Metrosideros polymorpha on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i. Plant Disease. 49(5). https://doi.org/10.1111/efp.12546.

First report of ceratocystis huliohia causing mortality of metrosideros polymorpha trees on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heller, W.P., Hughes, M.A., Luiz, B.C., Brill, E., Friday, J.B., Williams, A.M., Keith, L.M. 2019. First report of ceratocystis huliohia causing mortality of metrosideros polymorpha trees on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i, USA. Forest Pathology. 49(5). https://doi.org/10.1111/efp.12546.

The evolving threat of rapid 'ohi'a death (rod) to Hawai'i's native ecosystems and rare plant species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fortini, L., Kaiser, L., Keith, L.M., Price, J., Hughes, F., Jacobi, J. 2019. The evolving threat of rapid 'ohi'a death (rod) to Hawai'i's native ecosystems and rare plant species. Forest Ecology and Management. 448:376-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2019.06.025.

Global macadamia science: Overview of the special section from the 2017 International Macadamia Research Symposium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardner, C.M., Wall, M.M., Cho, A. 2019. Global macadamia science: Overview of the special section from the 2017 International Macadamia Research Symposium. HortScience. 54(4):592-595. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13543-18.

Presence and viability of Ceratocystis lukuohia in ambrosia beetle frass from rapid 'ohi'a death-affected Metrosideros polymorpha trees on Hawai'i island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kylle, R., Ewing, C., Hughes, M., Keith, L.M., Bennett, G. 2019. Presence and viability of Ceratocystis lukuohia in ambrosia beetle frass from rapid 'ohi'a death-affected Metrosideros polymorpha trees on Hawai'i island. Forest Pathology. 49(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/efp.12476.