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Barbara C Hellier (ctr)
Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research
Horticulturist

Phone: (509) 335-3763
Fax: (509) 335-6654

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Vulnerability of U.S. new and industrial crop genetic resources Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Morris, J.B., Dierig, D., Heinitz, C.C., Hellier, B.C., Bradley, V., Marek, L. 2023. Vulnerability of U.S. new and industrial crop genetic resources. Industrial Crops and Products. 206. Article 117364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117364.
Evaluation of NPGS germplasm for resistance to sugar beet root maggot, 2022 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, C.N., Hellier, B.C., Dorn, K.M. 2023. Evaluation of NPGS germplasm for resistance to sugar beet root maggot, 2022. Arthropod Management Tests. 48(1). Article tsad002. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsad002.
Genetic resources and breeding priorities in Phaseolus beans: Vulnerability, resilience, and future challenges Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Parker, T.A., Gallegos, J.A., Beaver, J., Brick, M., Brown, J.K., Cichy, K.A., Debouck, D., Delgado-Salinas, A., Dohle, S., Ernest, E., Estevez de Jensen, C., Gomez, F., Hellier, B.C., Karasev, A.V., Kelly, J.D., McClean, P., Miklas, P.N., Myers, J.R., Osorno, J., Pasche, J.S., Pastor-Corrales, M.A., Porch, T.G., Steadman, J.R., Urrea, C., Wallace, L.T., Diepenbrock, C.H., Gepts, P. 2022. Genetic resources and breeding priorities in Phaseolus beans: Vulnerability, resilience, and future challenges. Plant Breeding Reviews. Volume 46. Somerset, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p. 289-420. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119874157.ch6.
Bolting and flowering response of Lactuca georgica, a wild lettuce relative, to low temperatures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beharav, A., Hellier, B.C. 2020. Bolting and flowering response of Lactuca georgica, a wild lettuce relative, to low temperatures. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 11:2139-2154. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2020.1112150.
Rhizomania and storage rot resistance in USDA-ARS plant introduction lines evaluated in Idaho, 2018 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strausbaugh, C.A., Hellier, B.C. 2019. Rhizomania and storage rot resistance in USDA-ARS plant introduction lines evaluated in Idaho, 2018. Plant Disease Management Reports. 13:CF115.
Phenotypic diversity and adaptability analysis of 228 accessions of introduced garlic genetic resources Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Z.Z., Li, X.X., Song, J.P., Wu, Y.H., Zhao, Q., Xu, T., Zhang, X.H., Hellier, B.C., Hu, J., Wang, H.P. 2019. Phenotypic diversity and adaptability analysis of 228 accessions of introduced garlic genetic resources. Journal of Plant Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.13430/j.cnki.jpgr.20190119001.
Beet curly top resistance in USDA-ARS Plant Introduction Lines, 2018 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strausbaugh, C.A., Hellier, B.C. 2019. Beet curly top resistance in USDA-ARS Plant Introduction Lines, 2018. Plant Disease Management Reports. 13:CF050.
Infection by Fusarium proliferatum in aerial garlic bulbils is strongly reduced compared to rates in seed cloves when both originate from infected bulbs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Lupien, S.L., Hellier, B.C. 2019. Infection by Fusarium proliferatum in aerial garlic bulbils is strongly reduced compared to rates in seed cloves when both originate from infected bulbs. Crop Protection. 116:43-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2018.10.006.
Genetic relationships and structured diversity of Lactuca georgica germplasm from Armenia and the Russian Federation among other members of Lactuca L., subsection Lactuca L., assessed by TRAP markers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beharav, A., Hellier, B.C., Richardson, K.L., Lebeda, A., Kisha, T.J. 2018. Genetic relationships and structured diversity of Lactuca georgica germplasm from Armenia and the Russian Federation among other members of Lactuca L., subsection Lactuca L., assessed by TRAP markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 65(7):1963-1978. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-018-0669-7.
Rhizomania and storage rot resistance in USDA-ARS plant introduction lines evaluated in Idaho, 2017 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strausbaugh, C.A., Hellier, B.C. 2018. Rhizomania and storage rot resistance in USDA-ARS plant introduction lines evaluated in Idaho, 2017. Plant Disease Management Reports. 12:CF155.
Beet curly top resistance in USDA-ARS plant introduction lines, 2017 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strausbaugh, C.A., Hellier, B.C. 2018. Beet curly top resistance in USDA-ARS plant introduction lines, 2017. Plant Disease Management Reports. 12:CF001.
Procedures and best management practices for genetically engineered traits in USDA/ARS germplasm and breeding lines - (Abstract Only)
Greene, S.L., Blalock, J., Gardner, C.A., Hellier, B.C., Mcgrath, J.M., Nelson, R.L., Percy, R.G., Scorza, R., Scott, R.A., Yeater, K.M., Bretting, P.K. 2015. Procedures and best management practices for genetically engineered traits in USDA/ARS germplasm and breeding lines. Meeting Abstract. Crop Science Society of America, Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 15-18, 2015.
Genome-wide association of 10 horticultural traits with expressed sequence tag-derived SNP markers in a collection of lettuce lines Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kwon, S.J., Simko, I., Hellier, B.C., Mou, B., Hu, J. 2013. Genome-wide association of 10 horticultural traits with expressed sequence tag-derived SNP markers in a collection of lettuce lines. The Crop Journal. 1(1):25-33. DOI: 10.1016/j.cj.2013.07.014.
White rot of garlic and onion (Causal agent, Sclerotium cepivorum): A status report from the Pacific Northwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lupien, S.L., Hellier, B.C., Dugan, F.M., Skoglund, L., Ward, K. 2013. White rot of garlic and onion (Causal agent, Sclerotium cepivorum): A status report from the Pacific Northwest. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2013-0619-01-RV.
Phenotype analysis of Russian dandelion root tissues from the national plant germplasm system collection - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity of riperian populations of glycyrrhiza lepidota along the salmon and snake rivers - (Abstract Only)
Biogeograhical determinants of population structure in Beta nana - (Abstract Only)
Collection and seed production of Allium acuminatum - (Abstract Only)
Hellier, B.C., Johnson, R.C. 2011. Collection and seed production of Allium acuminatum. Meeting Abstract. Crop Science Society of America meeting, 10/15-10/19/2011 San Antonio TX.
Collecting in Central Asia and the Caucasus: US National Plant Germplasm System Plant Explorations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hellier, B.C. 2011. Collecting in Central Asia and the Caucasus: US National Plant Germplasm System Plant Explorations. HortScience. Vol 46(11) p. 1438-1439.
Native plant conservation partnership with BLM and development of seed zones for restoration - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, R.C., Hellier, B.C., Cashman, M.J. 2011. Native plant conservation partnership with BLM and development of seed zones for restoration. Meeting Abstract. http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2011am/webprogram/Paper67747.html.
New additions to the National Plant Germplasm System's Beta collection: Southern Morocco collection - (Proceedings)
Hellier, B.C. 2011. New additions to the National Plant Germplasm System's Beta collection: Southern Morocco collection. Proceedings. 36th Meeting of the America Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, Albuquerque NM 3/2-5/2011. http://assbt-proceedings.org/ASSBT2011Proceedings/SecBandEposters.htm
Resistance to Penicillium allii in accessions from a National Plant Germplasm System Allium collection. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Hellier, B.C., Lupien, S.L. 2011. Resistance to Penicillium allii in accessions from a National Plant Germplasm System Allium collection. Crop Protection Journal. 30: 483-488.
New additions to the National Plant Germplasm System’s Beta collection: Southern Morocco expedition - (Abstract Only)
Hellier, B.C., Panella, L.W., El Bahloul, Y., Qariouh, N. 2011. New additions to the National Plant Germplasm System’s Beta collection: Southern Morocco expedition. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists. 36th General Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. March 2-5, 2011.
High-throughput SNP genotyping of a subset of lettuce landraces for genetic diversity assessment - (Abstract Only)
Hu, J., Kwon, S.J., Hellier, B.C. 2010. High-throughput SNP genotyping of a subset of lettuce landraces for genetic diversity assessment. 3rd International Conference of Plant Molecular Breeding, September 5-9, 2010, Beijing, China P 104.
Collecting in Central Asia: National Plant Germplasm System Plant Explorations - (Abstract Only)
Hellier, B.C. 2010. Collecting in Central Asia: National Plant Germplasm System Plant Explorations. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Conference Abstract.
Medicinal properties of legumes - (Book / Chapter)
Morris, J.B., Hellier, B.C., Connett, J.F. 2011. Medicinal properties of legumes. In: Singh, R., editor. Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement Medicinal Plants. Vol.6. Urbana,IL:CRC Press. p.297-396.
Lettuce germplasm collection in the National Plant Germplasm System - (Abstract Only)
Hu, J., Hellier, B.C. 2010. Lettuce germplasm collection in the National Plant Germplasm System. An oral presentation at the California Leafy Greens Research Program Annual Meeting March 16, 2010 Coalinga, CA. Meeting Abstract.
Allium acuminatum Seed Production: First Look at Cultural Parameters - (Other)
Hellier, B.C., Johnson, R.C. 2010. Allium acuminatum Seed Production: First Look at Cultural Parameters. Great Basin Native Plant Selection and Increase Project. FY 2009 Progress Report.
Sugar beet germplasm collection in the National Plant Germplasm System. - (Abstract Only)
Hu, J., Hellier, B.C. 2009. Sugar beet germplasm collection in the National Plant Germplasm System. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists.
Managing diseases in seed garlic: What are the options? - (Trade Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Hellier, B.C. 2009. Managing diseases in seed garlic: What are the options?. Garlic Press. newsletter note.
Evaluation of the National Plant Germplasm System's Garlic Collection for Seven Viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pappu, H., Hellier, B.C., Dugan, F.M. 2008. Evaluation of the National Plant Germplasm System's Garlic Collection for Seven Viruses. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2008-0919-01-RS.
Beta Genetic Resources: North American Activities - (Book / Chapter)
Hellier, B. and Panella, L. 2009. Beta Genetic Resources: North American Activities. In: Frese L. Maggioni L, Lipman E, editors, Beta Network. Third Joint Meeting, 8-11 March 2006, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy. 109-111.
Survey of Beta nana in Greece - (Book / Chapter)
Frese, L, Hannan, R, Hellier, B, Samaras, S, Panella, L. 2009. Survey of Beta nana in Greece. Pages 45-52 In: Frese L, Maggioni L, Lipman E, editors. 2009 Beta Network. Third Joint Meetings, 8-11 March 2006, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy.
Maintaining Medicinal Plant Germplasm - (Proceedings)
Hellier, B.C. 2007. Maintaining Medicinal Plant Germplasm. First International Conference on Botanical Authenticaton: State of the Science, August 23-25, 2007, Bastyr University, Seattle, WA. Meeting proceedings.
Collection, conservation, and seed zones for Tapertip onion (Allium acuminatum Hook). - (Proceedings)
Insect Pollination in the Regeneration of Germplasm at the Western Regional Plant Introduction Station - (Proceedings)
Clement, S.L., Hellier, B.C., Elberson, L.R., Bradley, V.L., Johnson, R.C. 2007. Insect Pollination in the Regeneration of Germplasm at the Western Regional Plant Introduction Station. Proceedings 9th International Pollination Symposium on Plant-Pollinator Relationships, Diversity in Action. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. p. 62-63.
Pathogenic fungi in garlic seed cloves from the United States and China, and efficacy of fungicides against pathogens in garlic germplasm in Washington State. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Hellier, B.C., Lupien, S.L. 2007. Pathogenic fungi in garlic seed cloves from the United States and China, and efficacy of fungicides against pathogens in garlic germplasm in Washington State.. Journal of Phytopathology. 155: 437-45.
Screening the National Plant Germplasm System's Garlic Collection for Viruses - (Abstract Only)
Pappu, H., Hellier, B.C., Dugan, F.M. 2006. Screening the National Plant Germplasm System's Garlic Collection for Viruses. Proceedings 2006 National Allium Research Conference, December 7-8, 2006, College Stationk TX, p 35-36.
Flies (Diptera: Muscidae, Calliphoridae) are efficient pollinators of Allium ampeloprasum L. (Alliaceae) in field cages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clement, S.L., Hellier, B.C., Elberson, L.R., Staska, R.T., Evans, M.A. 2007. Flies (Diptera: Muscidae, Calliphoridae) are efficient pollinators of Allium ampeloprasum L. (Alliaceae) in field cages. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(1):131-135.
COLLECTING TAPER TIP ONION (ALLIUM ACUMINATUM HOOK.) IN THE GREAT BASIN USING TRADITIONAL AND GIS METHODS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adair, R., Johnson, R.C., Hellier, B.C., Kaiser, W. 2006. Collecting taper tip onion (allium acuminatum hook.) in the great basin using traditional and gis methods. Native Plant Journal. 7:141-148.
IMPLEMENTATION OF GARLIC CRYOPRESERVATION TECHNIQUES IN THE NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ellis, D.D., D. Skogerboe, C. Andre, B. Hellier and G.M. Volk. 2006. Implementation of garlic cryopreservation techniques in the National Plant Germplasm System. CryoLetters 27:99-106.
WILD ALLIUM SSP. AS NATURAL HOSTS OF IRIS YELLOW SPOT VIRUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pappu, H.R., Hellier, B.C., Dugan, F.M. 2006. Wild allium ssp. as natural hosts of iris yellow spot virus. Plant Disease. 90:378.
BEE ASSOCIATES OF FLOWERING ASTRAGALUS AND ONOBRYCHIS GENEBANK ACCESSIONS AT A SNAKE RIVER SITE IN EASTERN WASHINGTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clement, S.L., Griswold, T.L., Rust, R.W., Hellier, B.C., Stout, D.M. 2006. Bee associates of flowering Astragalus and Onobrychis genebank accessions at a Snake River site in Eastern Washington. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 79(3):254-260.
GERMPLASM COLLECTION MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION FOR TRAIT UTILIZATION GENETIC RESOURCES OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID CROPS - (Proceedings)
Brenner, D.M., Ayala Silva, T., Hellier, B.C., Hummer, K.E., Jenderek, M.M., Fredrick Marek, L., Morris, J.B., Nelson, R.L., Reitsma, K.R., Robertson, L.D., Stieve, S.M., Stover, E.W., Widrlechner, M.P. 2005. Germplasm collection management and evaluation for trait utilization genetic resources of omega-3 fatty acid crops. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.
CRYOPRESERVATION OF 12 ALLIUM SATIVUM (GARLIC) ACCESSIONS: A COMPARISON OF PLANT VITRIFICATION SOLUTIONS (PVS2) AND PVS3 - (Abstract Only)
Ellis, D.D., D.M. Skogerboe, C.G. Andre, B.C. Hellier, and G.M. Volk, 2005. Cryopreservation of 12 allium sativum (garlic) accessions: a comparison of plant vitrification solutions (pvs2) and pvs3. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. June 5-7, 2005, Baltimore, Maryland. p. 11-12. Meeting Abstract.
EFFICACY OF FUNGICIDES AGAINST INFECTIONS OF GARLIC IN WASHINGTON STATE - (Abstract Only)
Dugan, F.M., Hellier, B.C., Lupien, S.L. 2005. Efficacy of fungicides against infections of garlic in Washington state [abstract]. Joint Meeting of the Western Soil Fungus Conference and the American Phytopathological Society - Pacific Division, Schedule and Abstracts, June 28 - July 1, 2005, Portland Oregon.
SUMMARY OF FERTILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE USDA GARLIC COLLECTION WHEN GROWN IN PULLMAN, WA - (Abstract Only)
Hellier, B.C., Pavelka, M. 2005. Summary of fertility characteristics of the usda garlic collection when grown in Pullman, WA [abstract]. Hortscience. 40(4):1039
FIRST REPORT OF ONION YELLOW DWARF VIRUS, LEEK YELLOW STRIPE VIRUS AND GARLIC COMMON LATENT VIRUS IN GARLIC IN WASHINGTON STATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanu, R.P., Hellier, B.C., Dugan, F.M. 2005. First report of onion yellow dwarf virus, leek yellow stripe virus and garlic common latent virus in garlic in washington state. Plant Disease. V. 89. P. 205.
FIRST REPORT OF ONION RUST PUCCINIA ALLI ON ALLIUM PSKEMENSE AND A. ALTAICUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LUPIEN, S.L., HELLIER, B.C., DUGAN, F.M. FIRST REPORT OF ONION RUST PUCCINIA ALLI ON ALLIUM PSKEMENSE AND A. ALTAICUM. PLANT DISEASE. 2004. v.88 p. 83.
FIRST REPORT OF FUSARIUM PROLIFERATUM CAUSING ROT OF GARLIC BULBS IN NORTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DUGAN, F.M., HELLIER, B.C., LUPIEN, S.L. FIRST REPORT OF FUSARIUM PROLIFERATUM CAUSING ROT OF GARLIC BULBS IN NORTH AMERICA. PLANT PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 52 p. 426.