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Osman A Gutierrez (PhD)
Subtropical Horticulture Research
Research Geneticist (Plants)

Phone: (786) 573-7097
Fax: (786) 573-7100

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Projects
Characterizing Host-Plant Resistance to Cacao Diseases and Abiotic Stresses and Breeding Disease-Resistant, Stress-Tolerant Cacao Germplasm
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445215
Characterize the Germplasm Collection of Subtropical Horticulture Fruit Crops and Ornamental Plants Using Genomics/Transcriptomics
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445691
Unlock the Power of SHRS Germplasm Collection to Revolutionize Soil Preservation and Enhance Microbiome Support
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 446321
Tissue Culture of Tropical Fruit Crops, Ornamental and Sugarcane Germplasm
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 446543
Discovery Sequencing for Improved PCR/qPCR Diagnostic Test Development to Identify the Presence of Badnaviruses in Cacao Germplasm Collections
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 443134
Quarantine, Germplasm Acquisition/Maintenance, Phytopathology Studies and Clone Evaluation of Theobroma Cacao-Miami
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 439099

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Three de novo assembled wild cacao genomes from Upper Amazon reveal new insights into an early divergence of chocolate trees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nousias, O., Zheng, J., Li, T., Meinhardt, L.W., Bailey, B.A., Gutierrez, O.A., Cohen, S.P., Zhang, D., Yin, Y. 2024. Three de novo assembled wild cacao genomes from Upper Amazon reveal new insights into an early divergence of chocolate trees. Scientific Data. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03215-1.
Complete genome characterization of cacao leafroll virus, a newly described cacao-infecting polerovirus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adegbola, R.O., Keith, C.V., Gutierrez, O.A., Goenaga, R.J., Brown, J.K. 2024. Complete genome characterization of cacao leafroll virus, a newly described cacao-infecting polerovirus. Archives of Virology. 169:83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-024-06013-7.
Standardizing biocuration of genetic variation data to promote FAIRification - (Abstract Only)
3D pollination biology using micro-computed tomography and geometric morphometrics in Theobroma cacao Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wolcott, K.A., Whitlock, B.A., Wuchty, S., Gutierrez, O.A., Stanley, E.L. 2023. 3D pollination biology using micro-computed tomography and geometric morphometrics in Theobroma cacao. Applications in Plant Sciences. 11(5): e11549. https://doi.org/10.1002/aps3.11549.
Comparative RNA-seq analysis of resistant and susceptible Theobroma cacao fruits in response to infection with frosty pod pathogen (Moniliophthora roreri) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Cohen, S.P., Koch Bach, R.A., Arciniegas Leal, A., Gutierrez, O.A., Bailey, B.A. 2023. Comparative RNA-seq analysis of resistant and susceptible Theobroma cacao fruits in response to infection with frosty pod pathogen (Moniliophthora roreri). PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-09-22-0101-R.
A previously undescribed polerovirus (solemoviridae) infecting theobroma cacao germplasm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adegbola, R.O., Keith, C.V., Gutierrez, O.A., Goenaga, R.J., Brown, J.K. 2022. A previously undescribed polerovirus (solemoviridae) infecting theobroma cacao germplasm. Plant Disease. 107(3). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-22-1449-PDN.
Effect of cacao black pod rot screening method on disease resistance determination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Irish, B.M., Ayala Silva, T., Wurzel, S.B., Gutierrez, O.A. 2022. Effect of cacao black pod rot screening method on disease resistance determination. Chemistry Proceedings. 10(1):71. https://doi.org/10.3390/IOCAG2022-12215.
Selecting SNP markers reflecting population origin for cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) germplasm identification Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gutierrez, O.A., Martinez, K.A., Zhang, D., Livingstone, D.S., Turnbull, C.J., Motamayor, J.C. 2021. Selecting SNP markers reflecting population origin for cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) germplasm identification. Beverage Plant Research. 1: Article 15. https://doi.org/10.48130/BPR-2021-0015.
Phytophthora palmivora causing disease on theobroma cacao in hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Quintanilla, W.E., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Gutierrez, O.A., Marelli, J. 2021. Phytophthora palmivora causing disease on theobroma cacao in hawaii. Phytopathology. 11(5). Article 396. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11050396.
SNP markers associated with resistance to Frosty Pod and Black Pod diseases in a F1 population of Theobroma cacao L. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gutierrez, O.A., Puig, A.S., Phillips-Mora, W., Bailey, B.A., Ali, S.S., Mockaitis, K., Schnell, R.J., Livingstone, D., Mustiga, G., Royaert, S., Motamayor, J.C. 2021. SNP markers associated with resistance to Frosty Pod and Black Pod diseases in a F1 population of Theobroma cacao L. . Tree Genetics and Genomes. 17, 28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-021-01507-w.
Complete genome sequences for three new discovered Cacao mild mosaic virus isolates from Theobroma cacao L. in Brazil and Puerto Rico and evidence for recombination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramos-Sobrinho, R., Keith, C., Puig, A.S., Ferro, M.M., Nagata, T., Gutierrez, O.A., Marelli, J., Brown, J.K. 2021. Complete genome sequences for three new discovered Cacao mild mosaic virus isolates from Theobroma cacao L. in Brazil and Puerto Rico and evidence for recombination. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-05063-5.
Genetic purity of cacao criollo from honduras is revealed by ssr molecular markers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez, M., Gori, M., Bini, L., Orodonez, E., Duran, E., Gutierrez, O.A., Masoni, A., Giordani, E., Biricolti, S., Palchetti, E. 2021. Genetic purity of cacao criollo from honduras is revealed by ssr molecular markers. Agronomy Journal. Volume 11, Issue 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11020225.
Virulence tests of Neofusicoccum parvum, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, and Phytophthora palmivora on Theobroma cacao Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A. S., Keith, L. M., Matsumoto, T. K., Gutierrez, O. A., & Marelli, J. P. (2021). Virulence tests of Neofusicoccum parvum, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, and Phytophthora palmivora on Theobroma cacao. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 159:851–862. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-021-02210-1.
Complete genome sequences of Cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) reveal three distinct isolates infecting Theobroma cacao L. in Puerto Rico and Brazil - (Abstract Only)
Diseases affecting Theobroma cacao in Puerto Rico’s emerging cacao industry - (Abstract Only)
Puig, A., Ramos-Sobrinho, R., Keith, C. V., Kitchen, N., Gutierrez, O., Goenaga, R., & Brown, J. K. "Diseases affecting Theobroma cacao in Puerto Rico’s emerging cacao industry." Meeting Abstract. Plant Health 2020 Online. August 10-14, 2020
First report of Cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) associated with symptomatic commercial cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) trees in Puerto Rico Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Ramos-Sobrinho, R., Keith, C., Kitchen, N., Gutierrez, O.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2020. First report of Cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) associated with symptomatic commercial cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) trees in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-20-0745-PDN.
A complex of badnavirus species infecting cacao reveals mixed infections, extensive genomic variability, and interspecific recombination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramos-Sobrinho, R., Chingandu, N., Gutierrez, O.A., Marelli, J., Brown, J.K. 2020. A complex of badnavirus species infecting cacao reveals mixed infections, extensive genomic variability, and interspecific recombination. Viruses. 12, 443-461. https://doi.org/10.3390/v12040443.
Establishment of cacao reference genotypes from different genetic groups using SNP markers - (Abstract Only)
Phytophthora canker affecting CCN51 clones on high productivity cacao farms in Ecuador - (Abstract Only)
Puig, A.S., Marelli, J., Suarez-Capello, C., Gutierrez, O.A. 2019. Phytophthora canker affecting CCN51 clones on high productivity cacao farms in Ecuador. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Plant Health, Cleveland, August 3-7, 2019.
Cadmium accumulation and allocation in different cocoa cultivars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Engbersen, N., Gramlich, A., Lopez, M., Schwarz, G., Gutierrez, O.A., Schulin, R. 2019. Cadmium accumulation and allocation in different cacao cultivars. Science of the Total Environment. 678, 660-670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.05.001.
First report of Neofusicoccum parvum causing pod rot on cacao in Hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Jean-Philippe, M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Gutierrez, O.A. 2019. First report of Neofusicoccum parvum causing pod rot on cacao in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 103(6). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-18-1719-PDN.
The previously unidentified, divergent badnavirus species, cacao red vein-banding virus, is associated with cacao swollen shoot disease in Nigeria Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chingandu, N., Dongo, L., Gutierrez, O.A., Brown, J.K. 2018. The previously unidentified, divergent badnavirus species, cacao red vein-banding virus, is associated with cacao swollen shoot disease in Nigeria. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-18-1561-RE.
Population genomic analyses of the chocolate tree, Theobroma cacao L., provide insights into its domestication process Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo, O.E., Yee, M., Domingez, V., Andrews, M., Sockell, A., Strandberg, E., Livingstone, D., Stack, C., Romero, A., Umaharan, P., Royaert, S., Tawari, N.R., Ng, P., Gutierrez, O.A., Phillips, W., Mockaitis, K., Bustamante, C.D., Motamayor, J.C. 2018. Population genomic analyses of the chocolate tree, Theobroma cacao L., provide insights into its domestication process. Communications Biology. 1:16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-018-0168-6.
Cacao genetic resources research at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)
Goenaga, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M., Zhang, D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Gutierrez, O.A. 2018. Cacao genetic resources research at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.
Genetic identity and diversity of Nigerian cacao genebank collections verified by Single Nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs): A guide to field genebank management and utilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olasupo, F., Adewale, D., Aikpokpodion, P., Muyiwa, A., Bhattacharjee, R., Gutierrez, O.A., Motamayor, J., Schnell, R., Ebai, S., Zhang, D. 2018. Genetic identity and diversity of Nigerian cacao genebank collections verified by Single Nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs): A guide to field genebank management and utilization. Tree Genetics and Genomes. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-018-1244-2.
Morphological variation of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) fruits and seeds from plantations in Tabasco, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez-Guillermo, M., Lagunes-Espinoza, L., Ortiz-Garcia, C., Gutierrez, O.A., De La Rosa-Santamaria, R. 2018. Morphological variation of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) fruits and seeds from plantations in Tabasco, Mexico. Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana. 41(2):117-125.
Genetic differentiation, races and interracial admixture in avocado (Persea americana Mill.), and Persea spp. evaluated using SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boza, E., Tondo, C.L., Ledesma, N., Campbell, R., Bost, J., Schnell, R., Gutierrez, O.A. 2018. Genetic differentiation, races and interracial admixture in Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) analyzed using SSR markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 65, no. 4(2018):1195-1215.
Differential response of Phytophthora megakarya and Phytophthora palmivora to temperature stress - (Abstract Only)
Puig, A.S., Ali, S., Strem, M.D., Sicher Jr, R.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Bailey, B.A. 2017. Differential response of Phytophthora megakarya and Phytophthora palmivora to temperature stress. Meeting Abstract. San Diego, CA. January 13-17, 2018.
The differential influence of temperature on Phytophthora megakarya and Phytophthora palmivora pod lesion expansion, mycelia growth, gene expression, and metabolite profiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Ali, S., Strem, M.D., Sicher Jr, R.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Bailey, B.A. 2018. The differential influence of temperature on Phytophthora megakarya and Phytophthora palmivora pod lesion expansion, mycelia growth, gene expression, and metabolite profiles. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 102:95-112.
The proposed new species, cacao red vein virus, and three previously recognized badnavirus species are associated with cacao swollen shoot disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chingandu, N., Kouakou, K., Aka, R., Ameyaw, G., Gutierrez, O.A., Brown, J.K. 2017. The proposed new species, cacao red vein virus, and three previously recognized badnavirus species are associated with cacao swollen shoot disease. Virology Journal. 14:199. doi:10.1186/s12985-017-0866-6.
Unexpected Genome Variability at Multiple Loci Suggests Cacao Swollen Shoot Virus Comprises Multiple, Divergent Molecular Variants. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Citation: Chingandu N, Kouakou K, Aka R,Gutierrez OA, Brown JK (2017) P Unexpected Genome Variability at Multiple Loci Suggests Cacao Swollen Shoot Virus Comprises Multiple,Divergent Molecular Variants. J Emerg Virol Dis 3(1): doi http://dx.doi.org/10.16966/2473-1846.128
Molecular characterization of previously elusive badnaviruses associated with symptomatic cacao in the New World. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chingandu, N., Zia-Ur-Rehman, M., Reevnivansan, T., Surujdeo-Maharaj, S., Umaharan, P., Gutierrez, O.A., Brown, J. 2017. "Molecular cahracterization of previously elusive badnaviruses associated with symptomatic cacao in the New World". Archives of Virology.
Breeding for disease resistance in cacao - (Book / Chapter)
Gutierrez, O.A., Campbell, A., Phillips, W. 2016. Breeding for disease resistance in cacao. In Cacao Diseaes B.A. Bailey, L.W. Meinhardt (eds.). Book Chapter. Pgs. 567-609.
California avocados in Florida? Finding the perfect avocado for production in East-Central Florida - (Proceedings)
Pisani, C., Ritenour, M.A., Stover, E., Plotto, A., Gutierrez, O.A., Kuhn, D. 2014. California avocados in central Florida? Finding the perfect avocado for production in east-central Florida. In: Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 127:131-134.
Molecular confirmation of Gossypium hirsutum chromosome substitution lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Stelly, D.M., Makamov, A.K., Ayubov, M., Raska, D., Gutierrez, O.A., Manchali, S., Jenkins, J.N., Deng, D.D., Abdurakhmonov, I.Y. 2016. Molecular confirmation of Gossypium hirsutum chromosome substitution lines. Genetica. 144(3):289-306.
Assessing microsatellite linkage disequilibrium in wild, cultivated, and mapping populations of Theobroma cacao L and its impact on association mapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stack, J., Royaert, S., Gutierrez, O.A., Nagai, C., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor, J.C. 2015. Assessing microsatellite linkage disequilibrium in wild, cultivated, and mapping populations of Theobroma cacao L and its impact on association mapping. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 11:19.
Registration of BARBREN-713 Germplasm line of Upland cotton resistant to reniform and root-knot nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, A.A., Robinson, A.F., Quintana, J., Duke, S.E., Starr, J.L., Stelly, D.M., Zheng, Z., Prom, S., Saladino, V., Gutierrez, O.A., Stetina, S.R., Nichols, R.L. 2015. Registration of BARBREN-713 germplasm line of Upland cotton resistant to reniform and root-knot nematodes. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9:89-93.
Registration of RMPAP-C4, a random-mated primitive race accession cotton germplasm population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCarty Jr., J.C., Jenkins, J.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Hayes, R.W. 2014. Registration of RMPAP-C4, a random-mated primitive race accession cotton germplasm population. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8:313-317.
Phenotypic Characterization of the Miami World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses for Selecting a Representative Core - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Todd, J.R., Wang, J., Glaz, B.S., Sood, S.G., Ayala Silva, T., Nayak, S.N., Glynn, N.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Kuhn, D.N., Tahir, M., Comstock, J.C. 2014. Phenotypic Characterization of the Miami World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses for Selecting a Representative Core. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 61:1581-1596.
Genetic characterization of the cacao cultivar CCN 51: its impact and significance on global cacao improvement and production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boza, E.J., Motamayor, J.C., Amores, F.M., Sergio, C., Tondo, C.L., Livingstone Iii, D.S., Schnell, R.J., Gutierrez, O.A. 2014. Genetic characterization of the cacao cultivar CCN 51: its impact and significance on global cacao improvement and production. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 139(2):219-229.
QTL mapping for resistance to frosty pod and black pod diseases in an f1 population of Theobroma cacao L - (Abstract Only)
Identification of candidate genes involved in witches’ broom disease resistance in a segregating mapping population of Theobroma cacao L. in Brazil - (Abstract Only)
Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Nichols, R.L., Bell, A.A., Creech, R.C., Chee, P.W., Davis, R.F., Erpelding, J.E., Fang, D.D., Gutierrez, O.A., Hake, K.D., Jenkins, J.N., Jones, J., Lawrence, K.L., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Overstreet, C., Roberts, P.A., Robinson, A.F., Sikkens, R.B., Starr, J.L., Stelly, D.M., Stetina, S.R., Stipanovic, R.D., Thaxton, P., Ulloa, M., Wallace, T., Wang, C., Weaver, D.B., Wubben, M., Zhang, J. 2014. Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. CDROM.
Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Nichols, R.L., Bell, A.A., Creech, R.G., Chee, P., Davis, R.F., Erpelding, J.E., Fang, D.D., Gutierrez, O.A., Hake, K.D., Jenkins, J.N., Jones, J.E., Lawrence, K.S., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Overstreet, C., Roberts, P.A., Robinson, A.F., Sikkens, R.B., Starr, J.L., Stelly, D.M., Stetina, S.R., Stipanovic, R.D., Smith-Thaxton, P., Ulloa, M., Wallace, T.P., Wang, C., Weaver, D.B., Wubben, M., Zhang, J. 2014. Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton [abstract]. Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 6-8, 2014, New Orleans, LA. p. 662.
Core Selection from the Miami World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses using Phenotypic Markers - (Abstract Only)
Todd, J.R., Ayala Silva, T., Glaz, B.S., Wang, J., Sood, S.G., Nayak, S.N., Glynn, N.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Kuhn, D.N., Comstock, J.C. 2013. Core Selection from the Miami World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses using Phenotypic Markers. Sugar Journal. p. 3.
Hypoaneuploid chromosome substitution F1 hybrids of Gossypium hirsutum L. x G. mustellinum Miers ex Watt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Raska, D.A., Stelly, D.M., Manchali, S., Gutierrez, O.A. 2013. Hypoaneuploid chromosome substitution F1 hybrids of Gossypium hirsutum L. x G. mustelinum Miers ex Watt. Journal of Cotton Science. 17:102-114.
Toward The Identification Of Candidate Genes Involved In Black Pod Disease Resistance In Theobroma cacao L. - (Abstract Only)
Livingstone Iii, D.S., Gutierrez, O.A., Royaert, S., Epaina, P., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor, J. 2013. Toward The Identification Of Candidate Genes Involved In Black Pod Disease Resistance In Theobroma cacao L.. Meeting Abstract. Plant and Animal Genome Meeting XXI, January 12-16, 2013 San Diego, CA.
Towards The Identification Of Candidate Genes Involved In Witches' Broom Disease Resistance In Theobroma cacao L. - (Abstract Only)
Royaert, S., Moore, M.J., Santos Araujo, I., Viana Da Silva, D., Martins De Jesus, S., Livingstone Iii, D.S., Marelli, J., Kuhn, D.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Correa, R.X., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor Arias, J. 2013. Towards The Identification Of Candidate Genes Involved In Witches' Broom Disease Resistance In Theobroma cacao L.. Meeting Abstract. Plant and Animal Genome Meeting XXI, January 12-16, 2013 San Diego, CA.
Toward the identification of candidate genes involved In black pod disease resistance in Theobroma cacao L. - (Abstract Only)
Livingstone Iii, D., Gutierrez, O.A., Royaert, S., Epaina, P., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor, J. 2013. Toward the identification of candidate genes involved In black pod disease resistance in Theobroma cacao L.. Meeting Abstract. Int'l Plant & Animal Genome XXI Conference, San Diego, CA, January 12-16, 2013.
The genetic identity of Theobroma cacao L. CCN-51 - (Abstract Only)
Boza, E.J., Amores, F.M., Gutierrez, O.A., Tondo, C.L., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor, J. 2013. The genetic identity of Theobroma cacao L. CCN-51. Meeting Abstract. Int'l Plant & Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA, January 12-16, 2013.
Toward The identification Of candidate genes involved in black pod disease resistance in Theobroma cacao L. - (Abstract Only)
Royaert, S., Moore, J.M., Santos Araujo, I., Viana Da Silva, D., Martins De Jesus, S., Livingstone Iii, D., Marelli, J., Kuhn, D.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Correa, R., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor, J. 2013. Toward The identification Of candidate genes involved in black pod disease resistance in Theobroma cacao L.. Meeting Abstract. Plant & Animal Genome XXI Conference, San Diego, CA January 12-16, 2013.
Registration of RMBUP-C4, a random mated population with Gossypium hirsutum L. alleles, introgresssed into Upland cotton germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Hayes, R.W., Jones, D.C. 2013. Registration of RMBUP-C4, a random mated population with Gossypium hirsutum L. alleles, introgresssed into Upland cotton germplasm. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7:224-228.
An example of association mapping in Cacao. - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Schnell, R.J., Motamayor, J., Kuhn, D.N., Tondo, C.L., Boza, E.J., Livingstone, D., Royaert, S., Nagai, C., Phillips, W., Amores, F., Lopes, U., Takrama, J., Padi, F., Aikpokpodion, P., Pokou, D., Efombagn, I., Sounigo, O., Epaina, P. 2012. An example of association mapping in Cacao.. Meeting Abstract. Seven INGENIC Workshop, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 21-22, 2013.
Integrating genomics into future approaches for cocoa selection and propagation in Côte d’Ivoire - (Abstract Only)
Pokou, D., Tahi, M., Gutierrez, O.A., Motamayor, J., Schnell, R.J., Brown, P. 2012. Integrating genomics into future approaches for cocoa selection and propagation in Côte d’Ivoire. Meeting Abstract. Seven INGENIC Workshop, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 21-22, 2012.
Registration of three germplasm lines of cotton derived from Gossypium barbadense L. accession GB713 with resistance to the reniform nematode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCarty Jr., J.C., Jenkins, J.N., Wubben, M., Gutierrez, O.A., Hayes, R.W., Callahan, F.E., Deng, D.D. 2013. Registration of three germplasm lines of cotton derived from Gossypium barbadense L. accession GB713 with resistance to the reniform nematode. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7:220-223.
Exploring Broad Genetic Resources Available to Sugarcane - (Abstract Only)
Wang, J.P., Ayala-Silva, T., Nayak, S.N., Todd, J.R., Villa, A., Glynn, N.C., Yang, X., Glaz, B.S., Comstock, J.C., Kuhn, D.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Gilbert, R. 2012. Exploring Broad Genetic Resources Available to Sugarcane. Symposium on New Paradigms in Sugarcane Research, October 15-17, 2012, Coimbatore, India. p.172. Ed. by R. Viswanathan et al.
Phenotypic evaluation of the World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses - (Abstract Only)
Todd, J.R., Glynn, N.C., Ayala Silva, T., Glaz, B.S., Wang, J., Sood, S.G., Nayak, S.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Kuhn, D.N., Comstock, J.C. 2013. Phenotypic evaluation of the World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P. 7.
Exploring the T. cacao genome sequence for marker/trait associations useful in cacao breeding - (Abstract Only)
Schnell, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Motamayor, J. 2012. Exploring the T. cacao genome sequence for marker/trait associations useful in cacao breeding. Meeting Abstract. 17th Int'l Cocoa Research Conference, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 15-20, 2012.
Identification of cocoa trees combining high yield potential and resistance to diseases in segregating progenies In Ecuador - (Abstract Only)
Amores, F., Ravelo, S., Suarez, C., Motamayor, J., Schnell, R.J., Gutierrez, O.A. 2012. Identification of cocoa trees combining high yield potential and resistance to diseases in segregating progenies In Ecuador. Meeting Abstract. 17th International Cocoa Research Conference, Yaounde, Cameroon, October 15-20, 2012.
QTL mapping for Cold Tolerance and Flower Type in a Reciprocal F1 Florida Avocado Mapping population - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Schnell, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Tondo, C.L., Borrone, J.W. 2012. QTL mapping for Cold Tolerance and Flower Type in a Reciprocal F1 Florida Avocado Mapping population. Meeting Abstract. Supplement to HortScience Volume 47(9) September 2012.
Race, Interracial Admixture and Genetic Differentiation of Avocado (Persea americana Mill) - (Abstract Only)
Boza, E.J., Tondo, C.L., Kuhn, D.N., Meerow, A.W., Moore, M.J., Campbell, R., Ledesma, N., Gutierrez, O.A., Schnell, R.J. 2012. Race, Interracial Admixture and Genetic Differentiation of Avocado (Persea americana Mill). Meeting Abstract. Supplement of HortScience Volume 47(9) September 2012.
Florida Breeding Program Bearing Fruit: The South Florida Avocado Breeding Program at USDA-Agricultural Research Service Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (USDA-ARS SHRS) - (Trade Journal)
Kuhn, D.N., Tondo, C.L., Freeman, B.L., Winterstein, M.C., Livingstone, D., Ayala Silva, T., Gutierrez, O.A., Schnell, R.J. 2012. Florida Breeding Program Bearing Fruit: The South Florida Avocado Breeding Program at USDA-Agricultural Research Service Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (USDA-ARS SHRS). From the Grove. 2(1):22-25.
Molecular confirmation of Gossypium hirsutum chromosome substitution lines and interspecific F1 hypoaneuploids - (Abstract Only)
Saha, S., Stelly, D.M., Raska, D., Hulse, A., Gutierrez, O.A., Makamov, A., Gotmare, V., Wang, F., Manchali, S., Jenkins, J.N., Abdurakhmonov, I.Y. 2012. Molecular confirmation of Gossypium hirsutum chromosome substitution lines and interspecific F1 hypoaneuploids [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 756-757.
Construction of genomic library of Theobroma cacao using genotyping by sequencing (GBS) - (Abstract Only)
Takrama, J., Kuhn, D.N., Gutierrez, O.A., Schnell, R.J., Fulton, T., Elshire, R.J., Buckler Iv, E.S., Mitchell, S.E. 2012. Construction of genomic library of Theobroma cacao using genotyping by sequencing (GBS). Meeting Abstract. Available: https://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper2082.html.
Association mapping in cacao - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Nagai, C., Heinig, R., Boza, E.J., Tondo, C.L., Motamayor, J.C., Schnell, R.J. 2012. Association mapping in cacao. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. XX Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference,January 14-18, 2012, San Diego, CA.
Molecular Characterization and Genetic Structure in Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers - (Abstract Only)
Boza, E.J., Tondo, C.L., Kuhn, D.N., Meerow, A.W., Moore, J.M., Campbell, R.J., Ledesma, N., Gutierrez, O.A., Schnell, R.J. 2012. Molecular Characterization and Genetic Structure in Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference, January 14-18, 2012, San Diego, CA.
Development of Reniform Nematode Resistance in Upland Cotton - (Review Article)
Robinson, A.F., Augudelo, P., Avila, C.A., Bell, A.A., Callahan, F.E., Cook, C.G., Dighe, N.D., Gutierrez, O.A., Hayes, R.W., Jenkins, J.N., Johnson, J.T., Kantety, R., Lawrence, G.W., Lawrence, K.S., Mangineni, L., Mccarty, J.C., Menz, M.A., Meredith, W.A., Nichols, R.L., Robbins, R.T., Sacks, E., Scheffler, B., Sciumbato, G.L., Smith, C.W., Starr, J.L., Stelly, D.M., Stetina, S.R., Stewart, J.M., Thaxton, P.M., Wallace, T.P., Weaver, D.B., Wubben, M.J., Young, L.D. 2008. Development of reniform nematode resistance in Upland cotton. In: Proceedings of the World Cotton Research Conference-4, September 10-14, 2007, Lubbock, Texas. 2008 CDROM.
GENETIC EFFECTS OF THIRTEEN GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE L. CHROMOSOME SUBSTITUTION LINES IN TOPCROSSES WITH UPLAND COTTON CULTIVARS: II. FIBER QUALITY TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Wu, J., Saha, S., Gutierrez, O.A., Hayes, R.W., Stelly, D.M. 2007. Genetic effects of thirteen Gossypium barbadense L. chromosome substitution lines in topcrosses with upland cotton cultivars: II. Fiber quality traits. Crop Science. 47:561-572.
ASSOCIATION OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE GENES WITH SSR MARKERS ON TWO CHROMOSOMES IN COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ynturi, P., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Saha, S. 2006. Association of root-knot nematode resistance genes with simple sequence repeat markers on two chromosomes in cotton. Crop Science. 46:2670-2674.
BULKED-POLLEN METHODOLOGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RANDOM MATING POPULATIONS IN COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gutierrez, O.A., Bowman, D.T., Cole, C.B., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Wu, J., Watson, C.E. 2006. Development of random-mated populations using bulked pollen methodology: Cotton as a model. Journal of Cotton Science. 10:175-179.
PEDIGREES OF UPLAND AND PIMA COTTON CULTIVARS RELEASED BETWEEN 1970 AND 2005 - (Experiment Station)
Bowman, D.T., Gutierrez, O.A., Percy, R.G., Calhoun, D.S., May, O.L. 2006. Pedigrees of Upland and Pima cotton cultivars released between 1970 and 2005. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Technical Bulletin 1155. 57 pp.
COMBINING ABILITY OF 13 GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE L. CHROMOSOMES SUBSTITUTED INTO G. HIRSUTUM L. WHEN TOPCROSSED WITH FIVE DIVERSE CULTIVARS: YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, J.N., Wu, J., McCarty Jr., J.C., Saha, S., Gutierrez, O.A., Hayes, R.W., Stelly, D.M. 2006. Genetic effects of thirteen Gossypium hirsutum L. chromosome substitution lines in topcrosses with upland cotton cultivars: I. Yield and yield components. Crop Science. 46:1169-1178.
AN INTRASPECIFIC SSR LINKAGE MAP OF COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Wu, J., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty, Jr., J.C., Raska, D.A., Stelly, D.M. 2006. An intraspecific SSR linkage map of cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 826.
EFFECT OF CHROMOSOME SPECIFIC INTROGRESSION IN UPLAND COTTON ON FIBER AND AGRONOMIC TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Jenkins, J.N., Wu, J., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Percy, R.G., Cantrell, R.G., Stelly, D.M. 2006. Effects of chromosome-specific introgression in upland cotton on fiber and agronomic traits. Genetics. 172:1927-1938.
SSR-FACILITATED GOSSYPUM HIRSUTUM L. MARKER LOCALIZATION AND LINKAGE GROUP IDENTIFICATION USING INTERSPECIFIC HYPOANEUPLOID HYBRIDS - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Saha, S., Jenkins, J.N., MCcarty Jr., J.C., Raska, D.A., Stelly, D.M. 2006. SSR-facilitated Gossypum hirsutum L. marker localization and linkage group identification using interspecific hypoaneuploid hybrids [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. CD-ROM.
AN SSR LINKAGE MAP OF UPLAND COTTON, GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L. - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Wu, J., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr, J.C., Raska, D.A., Stelly, D.M. 2005. An SSR linkage map of upland cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L. [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Abstract No. 48-6.
REGISTRATION OF 17 UPLAND (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM) COTTON GERMLASM LINES DISOMIC FOR DIFFERENT G. BARBADENSE CHROMOSOME OR ARM SUBSTITUTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stelly, D.M., Saha, S., Raska, D.A., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A. 2005. Registration of 17 upland (Gossypium hirsutum) cotton germplasm lines disomic for different G. barbadense chromosome or arm substitutions. Crop Science. 45:2663-2665.
REPORT OF THE COTTON CROP GERMPLASM COMMITTEE - (Abstract Only)
Wallace, T.P., Gutierrez, O.A., Percy, R.G., Thaxton, P., Ulloa, M. 2005. Report of the cotton crop germplasm committee. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference abstract, pg 1060.
RESISTANCE TO RENIFORM NEMATODE IN EXOTIC COTTON LINES - (Abstract Only)
Lafoe, J.M., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Robinson, A.F. 2005. Resistance to reniform nematode in exotic cotton lines [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p.1068.
DEVELOPMENT OF BREEDING POPULATIONS IN COTTON THROUGH RANDOM MATING - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Bowman, D.T., Watson, C.E. 2005. Development of breeding populations in cotton through random mating [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1000.
DETECTION OF RENIFORM NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN PRIMITIVE GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM AND G. BARBADENSE DURING A SURVEY OF THE U.S. NATIONAL COTTON COLLECTION AND INITIATION OF RESEARCH TO INCORPORATE RESISTANCE INTO AGRONOMIC COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Robinson, A.F., Bridges, A.C., Percival, A.E., Gutierrez, O.A., LaFoe, J.M., McCarty, Jr., J.C., Jenkins, J.N. 2005. Detection of reniform nematode resistance in primitive Gossypium hirsutum and G. barbadense during a survey of the U.S. National Cotton Collection and initiation of research to incorporate resistance into agronomic cotton [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2005 CDROM.
ASSOCIATION OF AGRONOMIC AND FIBER TRAITS WITH SPECIFIC 3-79 (GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE) CHROMOSOMES IN A TM-1 (G. HIRSUTUM) BACKGROUND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Wu, J., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Stelly, D.M., Percy, R.G., Raska, D.A. 2004. Effect of chromosome substitutions from Gossypium hirsutum L. 3-79 into G. hirsutum L. TM-1 on agronomic and fiber traits. Journal of Crop Science. 8:162-169.
CHROMOSOME SUBSTITUTION LINES: IMPORTANT GENOMIC RESOURCES IN COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Saha, S., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty, Jr., J.C., Wu, J., Gutierrez, O.A., Cantrell, R.G., Percy, R.G., Stelly, D.M. 2004. Chromosome substitution lines: important genomic resources in cotton. Biotechnology Symposium Proceedings, Alabama A&M University. CD-ROM.
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF 17 GERMPLASM LINES OF UPLAND (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM) COTTON, EACH WITH A DIFFERENT PAIR OF G. BARBADENSE CHROMOSOMES OR ARMS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE RESPECTIVE G. HIRSUTUM CHROMOSOMES OR ARMS - (Germplasm Release)
Stelly, D.M., Raska, W., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty, J.C., Gutierrez, O.A. Notice of release of 17 germplasm lines of upland (Gossypium hirsutum) cotton, each with a different pair of G. barbadense chromosomes or arms substituted for the respective G. hirsutum chromosomes or arms. Official Release of USDA, ARS and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, 5/04/04.
CHROMOSOME-SPECIFIC RESOURCES FOR GERMPLASM INTROGRESSION AND GENOMICS IN GOSSYPIUM - (Abstract Only)
Stelly, D.M., Saha, S., Raskal, D.A., Wu, J., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Percy, R.G., Gardunial, B., Dighel, N. 2004. Chromosome-specific resources for germplasm introgression and genomics in Gossypium [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genomes XII Conference Proceedings. Paper no. W187.
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF FOURTEEN GERMPLASM LINES OF COTTON WHICH HAVE ONE PAIR OF CHROMOSOMES OR ARMS FROM G. BARBADENSE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE RESPECTIVE G. HIRSUTUM CHROMOSOME OR ARM - (Abstract Only)
Stelly, D.M., Saha, S., Raska, D.A., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr, J.C., Gutierrez, O.A. 2004. Notice of release of 17 germplasm lines of upland (Gossypium hirsutum), each with a different pair of G. barbadense chromosomes or arms substituted for the respective G. hirsutum chromosomes or arms. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1205-1207.
GENETIC DISTANCE AMONG COTTON CULTIVARS USED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RANDOM MATING POPULATIONS BASED ON SSR MARKERS AND COEFFICIENT OF PARENTAGE - (Abstract Only)
Gutierrez, O.A., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr, J.C., Bowman, D.T., Watson, C.E. 2004. Genetic distance among cotton cultivars used in the development of random mating populations based on SSR markers and coefficient of parentage [abstract]. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1061.
SOURCES OF FIBER STRENGTH IN THE U.S. COTTON CROP FROM 1980-2000 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bowman, D.T., Gutierrez, O.A. 2003. Sources of fiber strength in the U.S. cotton crop from 1980-2000. Journal of Cotton Science. 7:164-169.
CHROMOSOMAL EFFECT ON FIBER AND AGRONOMIC TRAITS UTILIZING GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE CHROMOSOME-SPECIFIC F2 HYBRID POPULATION OF G. HIRSUTUM - (Proceedings)
Saha, S., Raska, D.A., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr, J.C., Gutierrez, O.A., Percy, R.G., Cantrell, R.G., Wu, J., Zhu, J., Stelly, D.M. 2004. Effect of chromosome on important quantitative traits of agronomic and fiber traits using Gossypium barbadense chromosome-specific recombinant lines of Gossypium hirsutum. World Cotton Research Conference Proceedings. p. 170-174.
GENETIC SOURCES OF FIBER STRENGTH FROM 1980-2000 - (Abstract Only)
BOWMAN, D.T., GUTIERREZ, O.A. GENETIC SOURCES OF FIBER STRENGTH FROM 1980-2000. CD-ROM. Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2003. p. 2554.
POTENTIAL USE OF BULKED-POLLEN METHODOLOGY IN COTTON - (Abstract Only)
GUTIERREZ, O.A., JENKINS, J.N., MCCARTY JR, J.C., BOWMAN, D.T., WATSON, C.E. POTENTIAL USE OF BULKED-POLLEN METHODOLOGY IN COTTON. CD-ROM. Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2003. p. 784.
CHROMOSOME SUBSTITUTION LINES IN COTTON IMPROVEMENT - (Abstract Only)
Saha, S., Stelly, D.M., Gutierrez, O.A., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty Jr., J.C., Cantrell, R.G., Percy, R.G., Raska, D.A. 2002. Chromosome substitution lines in cotton improvement. Cotton Science. 14(S): 78.
GENETIC DISTANCE OF COTTON BASED ON SSR MARKERS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH F2-HYBRID PERFORMANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GUTIERREZ, O.A., BASU, S., SAHA, S., JENKINS, J.N., SHOEMAKER, D.B., CHEATHAM, C.L., MCCARTY JR, J.C. GENETIC DISTANCE AMONG SELECTED GENOTYPES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH F2 PERFORMANCE. CROP SCIENCE. 2002. V.42.P.1841-1847.
STARCH PARTICLE VOLUME IN SINGLE- AND DOUBLE-MUTANT MAIZE ENDOSPERM GENOTYPES INVOLVING THE SOFT STARCH (H) GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GUTIERREZ, O.A., CAMPBELL, M.R., GLOVER, D.V. STARCH PARTICLE VOLUME IN SINGLE- AND DOUBLE-MUTANT MAIZE ENDOSPERM GENOTYPES INVOLVING THE SOFT STARCH (H) GENE. CROP SCIENCE. 2002. V.42.P.355-359.