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Hunter S Beard
Soybean Genomics & Improvement Laboratory
Molecular Biologist

Phone: (301) 504-5304
Fax: (301) 504-5728

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Bacterial self-toxicity induced by a plant immune system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, B., Beard, H.S., Yang, R., Garrett, W.M., Campbell, K. 2021. Bacterial self-toxicity induced by a plant immune system. Journal of Proteome Research. 20:3664-3677. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00232.
The Proteomics of Resistance to Halo Blight in Common Bean Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, B., Campbell, K., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Ferreira, M.E. 2020. The Proteomics of Resistance to Halo Blight in Common Bean. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 33(9):1161-1175. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-05-20-0112-R.
Benzothiadiazole conditions the bean proteome for immunity to bean rust Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, B., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Campbell, K. 2020. Benzothiadiazole conditions the bean proteome for immunity to bean rust. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-09-19-0250-R.
Blistering1 modulates Penicillium expansum virulence via vesicle-mediated protein secretion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jurick II, W.M., Peng, H., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Macarisin, O., Peter, K., Gaskins, V.L., Yang, T., Lu, Y., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Cooper, B. 2019. Blistering1 modulates Penicillium expansum virulence via vesicle-mediated protein secretion. Molecular and Cellular Proteomics. https://doi.org/10.1074/mcp.RA119.001831.
Quantitative proteomics reveals a role for SERINE/ARGININE-Rich 45 in regulating RNA metabolism and modulating transcriptional suppression via the ASAP complex in Arabidopsis thaliana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, S.L., Rooney, T.J., Hu, A.R., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Mangalath, L.M., Powers, J.J., Cooper, B., Zhang, X. 2019. Quantitative proteomics reveals a role for SERINE/ARGININE-Rich 45 in regulating RNA metabolism and modulating transcriptional suppression via the ASAP complex in Arabidopsis thaliana. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10:1116. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.01116.
Quantitative proteomic analyses of Staphylococcus aureus treated with punicalagin, a natural antibiotic from pomegranate that disrupts iron homeostasis and induces SOS Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, B., Isalm, N., Xu, Y., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Gu, G., Nou, X. 2018. Quantitative proteomic analyses of Staphylococcus aureus treated with punicalagin, a natural antibiotic from pomegranate that disrupts iron homeostasis and induces SOS. Proteomics. 18:1700461. https://doi.org/10.1002/pmic.201700461.
A proteomic network for symbiotic nitrogen fixation efficiency in Bradyrhizobium elkanii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, B., Campbell, K., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Elia, P.E. 2018. A proteomic network for symbiotic nitrogen fixation efficiency in Bradyrhizobium elkanii . Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 31(3):334-343. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-10-17-0243-R.
Putative rust fungal effector proteins in infected bean and soybean leaves Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, B., Campbell, K., Beard, H.S., Garrett, W.M., Islam, N. 2016. Putative rust fungal effector proteins in infected bean and soybean leaves.Phytopathology. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-11-15-0310-R.
Ectopic expression of Arabidopsis genes encoding salicylic acid- and jasmonic acid-related proteins confers partial resistance to soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) in transgenic soybean roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matthews, B.F., Beard, H.S., Brewer, E.P., Kabir, S., Macdonald, M.H., Youssef, R.M. 2014. Ectopic expression of Arabidopsis genes encoding salicylic acid- and jasmonic acid-related proteins confers partial resistance to soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) in transgenic soybean roots. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 14:96.
Manipulation of two alpha-endo-beta-1,4-glucanase genes, AtCel6 and GmCel7, reduces susceptibility to Heterodera glycines in soybean roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Woo, M., Beard, H.S., Macdonald, M.H., Brewer, E.P., Youssef, R., Kim, H., Matthews, B.F. 2014. Manipulation of two alpha-endo-beta-1,4-glucanase genes, AtCel6 and GmCel7, reduces susceptibility to Heterodera glycines in soybean roots. Molecular Plant Pathology. DOI:15.10.1111/mpp.12157.
Overexpression of four Arabidopsis thaliana NHLgenes in soybean (Glycine max) roots and their effect over resistance to the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maldonado, A., Macdonald, M.H., Brewer, E.P., Beard, H.S., Youssef, R.M., Matthews, B.F. 2014. Overexpression of four Arabidopsis thaliana NHLgenes in soybean (Glycine max) roots and their effect over resistance to the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 86:1-10.
Modification of the expression of two NPR1 suppressors SNC1 and SNI1, in coybean (Glycine max) confers partial resistance to the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maldonado, A., Macdonald, M.H., Youssef, R.M., Brewer, E.P., Beard, H.S., Matthews, B.F. 2014. Modification of the expression of two NPR1 suppressors SNC1 and SNI1, in coybean (Glycine max) confers partial resistance to the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Functional Plant Biology. 41(7):714-726.
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY UNDER FIELD AND COLD ROOM CONDITIONS USING CDNA MICROARRAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Alfharouf, N.W., Beard, H.S., Chouikha, I.B., Matthews, B.F., Wei, H., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2006. Gene expression profiles during cold acclimation in blueberry under field and cold room conditions using cdna microarrays. Planta. DOI10.1007/s00425-006-0382-1. 225:735-751.
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY USING CDNA MICROARRAYS. - (Proceedings)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Alkharouf, N., Beard, H.S., Chouikha, I.B., Matthews, B.F., Wei, H., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2006. Gene expression profiles during cold acclimation in blueberry using cdna microarrays.. Proceedings from "Functional Genomics of Model Organisms to Crop Plants for Global Health". April 3-5, 2006, Washington, D.C. p.39.
EXPRESSION OF SOYBEAN GENES DURING INVASION OF SUSCEPTIBLE ROOTS BY THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alkharouf, N., Ben Chouikha, I., Beard, H.S., Macdonald, M.H., Meyer, S.L., Knap, H.T. 2006. Expression of soybean genes during invasion of susceptible roots by the soybean cyst nematode.. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 224:838-852.
MONITORING GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY UNDER FIELD AND COLD ROOM CONDITIONS USING CDNA MICROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A., Alkharouf, N., Beard, H.S., Ben Chouikha, I., Matthews, B.F., Rowland, L.J. 2005. Monitoring gene expression profiles during cold acclimation in blueberry under field and cold room conditions using cdna microarrays. In Vitro Biology. 41:38-A.
PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON MICROARRAY ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY. - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A., Alkharouf, N.W., Beard, H.S., Ben Chouikha, I., Matthews, B.F., Rowland, L.J. 2004. Preliminary studies on microarray analysis of gene expression during cold acclimation in blueberry.. Meeting Abstract. p. 35
RESISTANCE MECHANISMS IN SOYBEAN: GENE EXPRESSION PROFILE AT AN EARLY STAGE OF SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE INVASION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, R., Alkharouf, N., Beard, H.S., Knap, H., Meyer, S.L., Chouikha, I., Greffenstette, J., Matthews, B.F. 2004. Resistance mechanisms in soybean: gene expression profile at an early stage of soybean cyst nematode invasion. J. Nematol. 36: 241-248.
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN DEFENSE SIGNALING PATHWAYS IN SOYBEAN PLANTS. - (Abstract Only)
Khan, R., Macdonald, M.H., Alkharouf, N., Ben Chouikha, I., Beard, H.S. 2003. Interactions between defense signaling pathways in soybean plants [abstract].. Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. p.31.
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING TO STUDY 12 CYTOKINE PRODUCTION AFTER EIMERIA INFECTION - (Abstract Only)
ASCARIS SUUM: CDNA MICROARRAY ANALYSIS OF 4TH STAGE LARVAE (L4) DURING SELF-CURE FROM THE INTESTINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morimoto, M., Zarlenga, D.S., Beard, H.S., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B.F., Urban Jr, J.F. 2003. Ascaris suum: cdna microarray analysis of 4th stage larvae (l4) during self-cure from the intestine. Experimental Parasitology. 104:113-121 (2003)
MICROARRAY ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION IN SOYBEAN ROOTS - (Abstract Only)
GENOMIC EXPRESSION PROFILING IN SOYBEAN PLANTS RESISTANT OR SUSCEPTIBE TO SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (SCN). - (Abstract Only)
MICROARRAY ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION IN SOYBEAN RESISTANT OR SUSCEPTIBLE TO SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE - (Abstract Only)
GENOMIC EXPRESSION PROFILING IN SOYBEAN PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
MICROARRAY ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION IN SOYBEAN PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
A PHYSICAL MAP OF A GENE-DENSE REGION IN SOYBEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING IN SOYBEAN PLANTS RESISTANT OR SUSCEPTIBLE TO SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (SCN) USING MICROARRAY ANALYSIS. - (Abstract Only)
EXPRESSION OF GENENS INVOLVED IN THE RESISTANCE OF SOYBEAN TO SCN - (Abstract Only)
GENOMIC EXPRESSION PROFILING IN SOYBEAN PLANTS RESISTANT OR SUSCEPTIBLE TO SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (SCN) - (Abstract Only)