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Robert L Jarret (Bob)
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit
Research Horticulturist

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Projects
Regeneration of Capsicum Germplasm in the USDA Genebank
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 441537

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Telomere-to-telomere Citrullus super-pangenome provides direction for watermelon breeding Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Zhao, M., Tan, J., Huang, M., Chu, X., Li, Y., Han, X., Fang, T., Tian, Y., Jarret, R.L., Lu, D., Chen, Y., Xue, L., Li, X., Qin, G., Li, B., Sun, Y., Wang Deng, X., Deng, Y., Zhang, X., He, H. 2024. Telomere-to-telomere Citrullus super-pangenome provides direction for watermelon breeding. Nature Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-024-01823-6.
Capsiate-rich fraction of Capsicum annuum induces muscular glucose uptake, ameliorates rosiglitazone-induced adipogenesis, and exhibits activation of NRs regulating multiple signaling pathways Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chae, H., Cantrell, C.L., Khan, I.A., Jarret, R.L., Khan, S.I. 2023. Capsiate-rich fraction of Capsicum annuum induces muscular glucose uptake, ameliorates rosiglitazone-induced adipogenesis, and exhibits activation of NRs regulating multiple signaling pathways. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06148?urlappend=%3Fref%3DPDF&jav=VoR&rel=cite-as.
Genomes of cultivated and wild Capsicum species provide insights into pepper domestication and population differentiation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, F., Zhao, J., Sun, H., Xiong, C., Sun, X., Wang, X., Wang, Z., Jarret, R.L., Wang, J., Tang, B., Xu, H., Hu, B., Suo, H., Yang, B., Ou, L., Li, X., Zhou, S., Yang, S., Liu, Z., Yuan, F., Pei, Z., Ma, Y., Dai, X., Wu, S., Fei, Z., Zou, X. 2023. Genomes of cultivated and wild Capsicum species provide insights into pepper domestication and population differentiation. Nature Communications. 14(5487):1-14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-41251-4.
The genome sequence of Citrullus naudinianus (Sond.) Hook. f. - (Proceedings)
Jarret, R.L., Dudchenko, O., Weisz, D., Khan, R., Aiden, E. 2022. The genome sequence of Citrullus naudinianus (Sond.) Hook. f.. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 44:4-6.
Global strategy for the conservation and use of eggplants - (Other)
Solberg, S.O., Van Zonneveld, M., Rakha, M.T., Taher, D.I., Prohens, J., Jarret, R.L., Van Dooijeweert, W., Giovannini, P. 2022. Global strategy for the conservation and use of eggplants. Workshop Proceedings. https://edepot.wur.nl/576163.
Bulk process for enrichment of capsinoids from capsicum fruit Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cantrell, C.L., Jarret, R.L. 2022. Bulk process for enrichment of capsinoids from capsicum fruit. Processes. 10(2):305. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10020305.
Discovery and characterisation of sweetpotato’s closest tetraploid relative Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Munoz-Rodriguez, P., Wells, T., Wood, J., Carruthers, T., Anglin, N.L., Jarret, R.L., Scotland, R. 2022. Discovery and characterisation of sweetpotato’s closest tetraploid relative. New Phytologist. 234:1185-1194. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17991.
Antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic activities of Citrullus colocynthis seed oil Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Mariod, A., Jarret, R.L. 2022. Antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic activities of Citrullus colocynthis seed oil. In: Mariod, A., editor. Multiple Biological Activities of Unconventional Seed Oils. London, UK: Academic Press. p. 139-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824135-6.00005-2.
Genetic resources and vulnerabilities of major cucurbit crops Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grumet, R., Mccreight, J.D., Mcgregor, C., Weng, Y., Mazourek, M., Reitsma, K., Jarret, R.L., Labate, J.A., Davis, A., Fei, Z. 2021. Genetic resources and vulnerabilities of major cucurbit crops. Genes. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12081222.
(2786) Proposal to change the conserved type of Ipomoea, nom. cons. (Convolvulaceae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eserman, L., Sosef, M.S., Barbosa, J.C., Chatrou, L.W., Clay, K., Delgado, G., Desquilbet, T.E., Ferreira, P.P., Hernández, A.L., Huerta-Ramos, G., Jarret, R.L., Grande Allende, J.R., Kojima, R.K., Landrein, S., Lourenco, J.A., De Man, I., Miller, R.E., More, S., M0reira, A.L., Mwanga-Mwanga, I., Nhanala, S., Pastore, M., Petrongari, F.S., Pisuttimarn, P., Pornpongrungrueng, P., Rifkin, J., Santos, F.D., Shimpale, V.B., Stinchcombe, J.R., Traiperm, P., Vasconcelos, L.V., Wang, M.L., Villordon, A., Yang, J., Yencho, C., Utteridge, T.M., Simao-Bianchini, R., Simoes, A.R. 2020. (2786) Proposal to change the conserved type of Ipomoea, nom. cons. (Convolvulaceae). Taxon. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12400.
Evaluation of loofah lines for resistance to Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus, downy mildew, and key horticultural traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhillon, N., Abu Taher Masud, M., Pruangwitayakun, S., Natheung, M., Lertlam, S., Jarret, R.L. 2020. Evaluation of loofah lines for resistance to Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus, downy mildew, and key horticultural traits. Agriculture. 10(7):298. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10070298.
Phenotypic diversity for root traits andiIdentification of superior germplasm for root breeding in watermelon Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Katuuramu, D.N., Wechter, W.P., Washington, M., Horry, M.I., Cutulle, M.A., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A. 2020. Phenotypic diversity for root traits andiIdentification of superior germplasm for root breeding in watermelon. HortScience. 55(8):12-72-1279. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15093-20.
Phenotypic variation in leaf morphology of the USDA, ARS sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jarret, R.L., Wadl, P.A. 2020. Phenotypic variation in leaf morphology of the USDA, ARS sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection. HortScience. 55(4):465-475. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14703-19.
Leaf profile: Resistance against whiteflies in watermelon - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity and population structure of the USDA sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of genetic diversity for the USDA sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection - (Abstract Only)
Modeled distributions and conservation status of the wild relatives of chile peppers (Capsicum L). Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khoury, C.K., Carver Jr, D.P., Barboza, G., Jarret, R.L., Van Zonneveld, M., et. al. 2019. Modeled distributions and conservation status of the wild relatives of chile peppers (Capsicum L). Diversity and Distributions. 26(2):209-225. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13008.
Distributions, conservation status, and abiotic stress tolerance potential of wild cucurbits (Cucurbita L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khoury, C.K., Kates, H.R., Carver Jr, D.P., Achicanoy, H.A., van Zonneweld, M., Thomas, E., Heinitz, C.C., Jarret, R.L., Labate, J.A., Reitsma, K., Nabhan, G.P., Greene, S.L. 2019. Distributions, conservation status, and abiotic stress tolerance potential of wild cucurbits (Cucurbita L.). Plants, People, Planet. 2(3):269-283. https://doi.org//10.1002/ppp3.10085.
Resequencing of 414 cultivated and wild watermelon accessions identifies selection for fruit quality traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, S., Zhao, S., Sun, H., Wang, X., Wu, S., Lin, T., Ren, Y., Deng, Y., Zhang, J., Lu, X., Zhang, H., Shang, J., Gong, G., Wen, C., He, N., Li, M., Liu, J., Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Tian, S., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A., Huang, S., Fei, Z., Liu, W., Xu, Y. 2019. Resequencing of 414 cultivated and wild watermelon accessions identifies selection for fruit quality traits. Nature Genetics. 51:1616–1623. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-019-0518-4.
The horizontal gene transfer of Agrobacterium T-DNAs into the series Batatas (Genus Ipomoea) genome is not confined to hexaploid sweetpotato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quispe-Huamanquispe, D., Gheysen, G., Yang, J., Jarret, R.L., Rossel, G., Kreruze, J. 2019. The horizontal gene transfer of Agrobacterium T-DNAs into the series Batatas (Genus Ipomoea) genome is not confined to hexaploid sweetpotato. Scientific Reports. 9:12584. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48691-3.
Genome of ‘Charleston Gray’, the principal American watermelon cultivar, and genetic characterization of 1,365 accessions in the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System watermelon collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, S., Wang, X., Reddy, U., Sun, H., Bao, K., Patel, T., Oritz, C., Abburi, L., Nimmakayala, P., Branham, S., Wechter, W.P., Massey, L.M., Ling, K., Kousik, C.S., Hammar, S.A., Tadmor, Y., Portnoy, V., Gur, A., Katzir, N., Guner, N., Davis, A., Hernandez, A.G., Wright, C.L., McGregor, C., Jarret, R.L., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Wehner, T.C., Grumet, R., Levi, A., Fei, Z. 2019. Genome of ‘Charleston Gray’, the principal American watermelon cultivar, and genetic characterization of 1,365 accessions in the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System watermelon collection. Plant Biotechnology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13136.
Citrullus ecirrhosus: wild source of resistance against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) for cultivated watermelon Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simmons, A.M., Jarret, R.L., Cantrell, C.L., Levi, A. 2019. Citrullus ecirrhosus: Wild source of resistance against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) for cultivated watermelon. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz069.
Phenotypic analysis of leaf colours from the USDA, ARS sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, D., Harrison, H.F., Jarret, R.L., Wadl, P.A. 2019. Phenotypic analysis of leaf colours from the USDA, ARS sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection. Plant Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262119000042.
Sweetpotato Genetic Resources – Today and Tomorrow - (Book / Chapter)
Jarret, R.L., N. Anglin, D. Ellis, A. Villordon, P. Wadll and M. Jackson. 2019. Sweetpotato Genetic Resources: Today and Tomorrow. Burleigh Dodds, Cambridge, UK. ID 9781786764348. p. 1-52.
Capsicum - an abbreviated compendium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Barboza, G., Batista, F., Chou, Y., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Ochoa-Alejo, N., Veres, A., Berke, T., Carrizo, C., Csillery, G., Huang, Y., Kiss, E., Kovacs, Z., Kondrak, M., Arce-Rodriguez, M., Scaldaferro, M.A., Szoke, A., Tripodi, P. 2019. Capsicum - an abbreviated compendium. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 144(1):3-22. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04446-18.
Genetic diversity and population structure of the USDA sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection using GBSpoly Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wadl, P.A., Olukolu, B.A., Branham, S., Jarret, R.L., Yencho, G., Jackson, D. 2018. Genetic diversity and population structure of the USDA sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection using GBSpoly. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:1166. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01166.
Genome-wide diversity for worldwide watermelon collections: Analysis of population structure, haplotype networks, selective sweeps and LD decay to characterize domestication signals - (Abstract Only)
Reddy, U., Patel, T., Wehner, T., Nimmahayala, P., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W.P., Branham, S., Ling, K., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A., Ortiz, C., Abbiro, V., Bao, K., Wang, X., Rivera-Burgos, L., Fei, Z. 2018. Genome-wide diversity for worldwide watermelon collections: Analysis of population structure, haplotype networks, selective sweeps and LD decay to characterize domestication signals. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. http://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018_Cucurbits_Abstracts_Book.pdf (Abstracts Book, Page #87).
Enhancing watermelon with resistance against whiteflies - (Abstract Only)
Simmons, A.M., Jarret, R.L., Cantrell, C.L., Levi, A. 2018. Enhancing watermelon with resistance against whiteflies. 3rd International Whitefly Symposium, September 16-19, 2018, Perth, Australia p.14.
Parallel evolution of storage roots in Morning Glories (Convolvulaceae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eserman, L., Jarret, R.L., Leebens-Mack, J.H. 2018. Parallel evolution of storage roots in Morning Glories (Convolvulaceae). Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 18:95. 10.1186/s12870-018-1307-4.
Genetic diversity and population structure of a sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection - (Abstract Only)
Wadl, P.A., Olukolu, B.A., Branham, S.A., Jarret, R.L., Yencho, G.C., Jackson, D.M. 2018. Genetic diversity and population structure of a sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) germplasm collection. HortScience. 53(9S):S45. https://doi.org/351287.
Transgenesis in nature: T-DNA from Agrobacterium is present in sweetpotato and its wild relatives - (Abstract Only)
Color analysis of storage roots from the USDA, ARS sweetpotato germplasm collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jarret, R.L., Wadl, P.A. 2018. Color analysis of storage roots from the USDA, ARS sweetpotato germplasm collection. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 65(4):1217-1236. https://doi:10.1007/s10722-018-0609-6.
Genetic Resources of Watermelon Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Levi, A., Jarret, R.L., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W.P., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2017. Genetic Resources of Watermelon. In: Grumet R., Garcia-Mas J., and Katzir N., editors. Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae. Springer International Publishing AG 2016. p. 87-110. https://doi:10.1007/7397_2016_34.
Genetic diversity in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis and its relationship with Citrullus species as determined by high-frequency oligonucleotides-targeting active gene markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Massey, L.M., Coffey, J., Wechter, W.P., Jarret, R.L., Tadmor, Y., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2017. Genetic diversity in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis and its relationship with Citrullus species as determined by high-frequency oligonucleotides-targeting active gene markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 142(1):47–56. doi:10.21273/JASHS03834-16.
Notes on Citrullus spp.: Pollen morphology, C values, and interspecific hybridization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Bauchan, G.R., Oswald, W.W., Arumuganathan, K., Shields, J.P. 2017. Notes on Citrullus spp.: Pollen morphology, C values, and interspecific hybridization. Crop Science. 57:856-864. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2016.08.0717.
Oil and fatty acids in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and some related and unrelated Solanum Spp. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Levy, I., Potter, T.L., Cermak, S.C. 2016. Oil and fatty acids in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and some related and unrelated Solanum Spp. American Journal of Applied Sciences. 11(2):76-81.
Notes on Citrullius spp. and Acanthosicyos naudinianus - (Abstract Only)
Distributions, ex situ conservation priorities, and genetic resources potential of crop wild relatives of sweeetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. I. series Batatas) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khoury, C.K., Heider, B., Castaneda-Alvarez, N.P., Achicanoy, H.A., Sosa, C.C., Miller, R.E., Scotland, R.W., Wood, J.R., Rossel, G., Eserman, L.A., Jarret, R.L., Yencho, G.C., Bernau, V., Juarez, H., Sotelo, S., De Haan, S., Struik, P.C. 2015. Distributions, ex situ conservation priorities, and genetic resources potential of crop wild relatives of sweeetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. I. series Batatas). Frontiers in Plant Science. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2015.00251.
The genome of cultivated sweet potato contains Agrobacterium T-DNAs with expressed genes: An example of a naturally transgenic food crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kyndt, T., Quispe, D., Zhai, H., Jarret, R.L., Ghislain, M., Liu, Q., Gheysen, G., Kreuze, J. 2015. The genome of cultivated sweet potato contains Agrobacterium T-DNAs with expressed genes: An example of a naturally transgenic food crop. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 112(18):5844-5849.
Observations on anatomical aspects of the fruit, leaf and stem tissues of four Citrullus spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L. 2014. Observations on anatomical aspects of the fruit, leaf and stem tissues of four Citrullus spp. African Journal of Plant Science. 8(11):521-527.
Using genomic data for enhancing disease and pest resistance in watermelon cultivars - (Proceedings)
Levi, A., Massey, L.M., Donahoo, R.S., Jarret, R.L., Wechter, W.P., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Reddy, U.K., Nimmakayala, P., Fei, Z. 2014. Using genomic data for enhancing disease and pest resistance in watermelon cultivars. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 161-163.
Gene sequences present in Citrullus sp. having been lost during domestication of watermelon - (Abstract Only)
Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Massey, L.M., Donahoo, R.S., Jarret, R.L., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U.K., Fei, Z. 2014. Gene sequences present in Citrullus sp. having been lost during domestication of watermelon. Molecular Breeding. P450.
509-45-1: A C. annuum Pepper germplasm containing high concentrations of capsinoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Bolton, J., Perkins, L. 2014. 509-45-1: A C. annuum Pepper germplasm containing high concentrations of capsinoids. Horticultural Science. 49(1):107-108.
Phylogenetics and diversification of morning glories (tribe Ipomoeeae, Convolvulaceae) based on whole plastome sequences Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eserman, L.A., Tiley, G.P., Jarret, R.L., Leebens-Mack, J.H., Miller, R.E. 2013. Phylogenetics and diversification of morning glories (tribe Ipomoeeae, Convolvulaceae) based on whole plastome sequences. American Journal of Botany. 101(1):92-103.
Seed oil and fatty acid composition in Capsicum spp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Levy, I.J., Potter, T.L., Cermak, S.C. 2013. Seed oil and fatty acid composition in Capsicum spp. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 30(2):102-108.
Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in a genebank collection of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and C. argyrosperma C. Huber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Levy, I.J., Potter, T.L., Cermak, S.C., Merrick, L.C. 2013. Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in a genebank collection of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and C. argyrosperma C. Huber. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 11:149-157.
Roots as a source of food. - (Book / Chapter)
Austin, D., Jarret, R.L. 2013. Roots as a source of food. In: Eshel, A. and Beeckman, T., editors. Plant Roots: The Hidden Half. 4th Edition. CRC Press. Chapter 30.
Oil and fatty acid content in seed of Citrullus lanatus Schrad. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Levy, I. 2012. Oil and fatty acid content in seed of Citrullus lanatus Schrad. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(20):5199-5204.
Detection and classification of SPLCV isolates in the U.S. sweetpotato germplasm collection via a real-time PCR assay and phylogenetic analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barkley, N.L., Pinnow, D.L., Wang, M.L., Ling, K., Jarret, R.L. 2011. Detection and classification of SPLCV isolates in the U.S. sweetpotato germplasm collection via a real-time PCR assay and phylogenetic analysis. Plant Disease. 95(11):1385-1391.
Seed oil and Fatty acid content in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and related species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Wang, M.L., Levy, I.J. 2011. Seed oil and Fatty acid content in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and related species. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(8):4019-4024.
Screening Capsicum chinense fruits for heavy metals bioaccumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Antonious, G.F., Snyder, J.C., Burke, T., Jarret, R.L. 2010. Screening Capsicum chinense fruits for heavy metals bioaccumulation. Journal of Environmental Health. 45:562-571.
Antioxidants in Capsicum chinense: Variation among countries of origin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Antonious, G.F., Berke, T., Jarret, R.L. 2009. Antioxidants in Capsicum chinense: Variation among countries of origin. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. DOI: 10.1080/03601230903000727 44(B):621-626
Mutation Scanning and Genotyping in Plants by High Resolution DNA Melting - (Book / Chapter)
Mckinney, J.T., Nay, L.M., Dekoeyer, D., Reed, G.H., Wall, M., Palais, R., Jarret, R.L., Wittner, C. 2010. Mutation Scanning and Genotyping in Plants by High Resolution DNA Melting. Handbook of Plant Mutation Screening. pp 149-163.
Determination of capsinoids by HPLC-DAD in Capsicum species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, S., Jarret, R.L., Russo, V.M., Majetich, G., Shimkus, J.M., Bushway, R., Perkins, L.B. 2009. Determination of capsinoids by HPLC-DAD in Capsicum species. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:3452-3457.
DNA Barcoding in a Crop Genebank: Resolving the Capsicum annuum Species Complex. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L. 2008. DNA Barcoding in a Crop Genebank: Resolving the Capsicum annuum Species Complex.. The Open Biology Journal. 1:35-42.
Pungency in Capsicum Chinense: Variation Among Countries of Origin. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Antonious, G., Berke, T., Jarret, R.L. Pungency in Capsicum Chinense: Variation Among Countries of Origin. 2009 Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 44(B)(2): 179-184.
Variability for free sugars and organic acids in Capsicum Chinense - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Berke, T., Baldwin, E.A., Antonious, G. 2009. Variability for free sugars and organic acids in Capsicum Chinense. Chemistry and Biodiversity. 6:138-145.
Variation for Fruit Morphological Characteristics within a Germplasm Collection of Capsicum Chinense Jacq. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Berke, T. 2008. Variation for Fruit Morphological Characteristics within a Germplasm Collection of Capsicum Chinense Jacq.. HortScience. 43:1694-1697.
The occurrence and control of pepper mild mottle virus(PMMoV)in the USDA/ARS Capsicum germplasm collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Barkley, N.L., Pinnow, D.L. 2008. The occurrence and control of pepper mild mottle virus(PMMoV)in the USDA/ARS Capsicum germplasm collection. Seed Technology Journal. 30:26-36.
Natural Capsaicin in Capsicum chinense: Concentration vs. Origin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoon-Hyeao, H., Antonious, G.F., Berke, T., Jarret, R.L. 2007. Natural Capsaicin in Capsicum chinense: Concentration vs. Origin. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science. 102:36-42.
Morphological Variation for Fruit Characteristics in the USDA/ARS Capsicum Baccatum L. Germplasm Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L. 2007. Morphological Variation for Fruit Characteristics in the USDA/ARS Capsicum Baccatum L. Germplasm Collection. HortScience 42: 1303-1305.
The evolution of chili peppers (Capsicum-Solanaceae): a cytogenetic perspective - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moscone, E., Scaldaferro, M.A., Grabiele, M., Cecchini, N.M., Garcia, Y.S., Jarret, R.L., Davina, J.R., Ducasse, D.A., Barboza, G.E., Ehrendorfer, F. 2007. The evolution of chili peppers (Capsicum-Solanaceae): a cytogenetic perspective. Acta Horticulturae. 745:137-170.
Diversity of fruit quality characteristics in Capsicum frutescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Baldwin, E.A., Perkins, B., Guthrie, K., Bushway, R. 2007. Diversity of fruit quality characteristics in Capsicum frutescens. HortScience. 42(1):16-19.
A DISCOURSE ON GENEBANK CURATION, CURATORIAL LOAD AND MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L. 2006. A DISCOURSE ON GENEBANK CURATION, CURATORIAL LOAD AND MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. Georgia Journal of Science. 64:115-130.
SCREENING CAPSICUM ACCESSIONS FOR CAPSAICINOIDS CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Antonious, G.F., Jarret, R.L. 2006. Screening capsicum accessions for capsaicinoids content. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 41:717-729
Antioxidants in Hot Pepper: Variation Among Accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Antonious, G., Kochhar, T.S., Jarret, R.L., Snyder, J.C. 2006. Antioxidants in Hot Pepper: Variation Among Accessions. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B. 41:1237-1243.
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FROM MUSA BALBISIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buhariwalla, H.K., Jarret, R.L., Jayashree, B., Crouch, J.H., Ortiz, R. 2005. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers from musa balbisiana. Molecular Ecology. 5:327-330
GENETIC DISCOVERY IN XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA THROUGH SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED RANDOMLY AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Jarret, R.L., Van Sluys, M., De Oliveira, M. 2005. Genetic discovery in Xylella fastidiosa through sequence analysis of selected randomly amplified polymorphic DNAs. Current Microbiology. 50(2):78-83.
Lycopene and total carotenoid content as descriptors for Citrullus lanatus: Limitations and preliminary trials - (Trade Journal)
Davis, A.R., King, S., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A., Tadmor, Y. 2007. Lycopene and total carotenoid content as descriptors for Citrullus lanatus: Limitations and preliminary trials. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 27:34-40 (2004).
REVISITING THE WAXY LOCUS AND THE CAPSICUM ANNUM L. COMPLEX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Dang, P.M. 2004. Revisiting the waxy locus and the capsicum annum l. complex. 2004 Georgia Journal of Science 62:117-133.
INHERITANCE OF EGUSI SEED TYPE IN WATERMELON (CITRULLUS LANATUS VAR. LANATUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gusmini, G., Wehner, T., Jarret, R.L. 2004. Inheritance of egusi seed type in watermelon (citrullus lanatus var. lanatus). Journal of Heredity 95:268-270.
CHARACTERIZATION OF A XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA FIELD STRAIN ON THE GENOMICS BASIS - (Abstract Only)
Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Jarret, R.L., Van Sluys, M.A., De Oliveira, M.C. 2003. Characterization of a Xylella fastidiosa field strain on the genomics basis [Abstract]. Phytopathology. 93:S16.
USING EIA TO SCREEN "CAPSICUM" SPP. GERMPLASM FOR CAPSAICINOID CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L., Perkins, B., Fan, T. Prince, A., Guthrie, K., Skoczenski, B. 2003. Using EIA to screen "capsicum" spp. germplasm for capsaicinoid content. Journal of food science, J. food comp. & analysis 16:189-194
USING EIA TO QUANTIFY CAPSAICINOIDS IN CHILES (CAPSICUM SPP.) - (Abstract Only)
Jarret, R.L. Using eia to quantify capsaicinoids in chiles (capsicum spp.). Georgia academy of sciences meeting, 2002. Georgia journal of science 60:122 (2002).
Identifying and selecting for genetic diversity in Papua New Guinea sweetpotato Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. germplasm collected as botanical seed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fajardo, D.S., Labonte, D.R., Jarret, R.L. 2002. Identifying and selecting for genetic diversity in Papua New Guinea sweetpotato Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. germplasm collected as botanical seed. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 49:463-470.
MICROSATELLITE BASED PATERNITY ANALYSIS IN POLYPLOID SWEETPOTATO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buterler, M., Labonte, D., Jarret, R.L. Macchiavelli, R. Microsatellite based paternity analysis in polyploid sweetpotato. Industrial crops in products, 2002. J. ASHS 127:392-396.
16S RDNA ANALYSIS OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Jarret, R.L., Qin, X., Hartung, J.S., Chang, C.J., Hopkins, D. 2000. 16s rdna analysis of xylella fastidiosa. Systematic and Applied Microbiology.
GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN RHODODENDRON L. SECTION PENTANTHERA G. DON BASED ON SEQUENCES OF THE INTERNAL TRANSCRIBED SPACER (ITS) REGION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scheiber, S.M., Jarret, R.L. Robacker, C.D., Newman, M. Genetic relationships with rhondodendron l. section pentanthera G. Don based on sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (its) region. Euphytica, 2000. Scientific hort. (2000), 85: 123-135
USING 16S RDNA SEQUENCES AS SIGNATURE CHARACTERS TO IDENTIFY XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Bank, D., Jarret, R.L., Chang, C.J., Smith, B.J. Using 16s rdna Sequences as signature characters to identify xylella fastidiosa. Current microbiology 2000. Current microbiology 40:29-33 (2000)
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY; TITLE OF CHAPTER: TRANSGENIC PEANUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAE). - (Book / Chapter)
Li Z., Jarret, R.L., Cheng, M., Xing, A., Demski, J.W. Biotechnology in agriculture and forestry; Title of Chapter: Transgenic peanut (arachis hypogae). Biotechnology in agriculture and forestry, 2000. pp 208-224 Vol. 46. Transgenic crops sprinter-verlag berlin (2000)
USING 16S RDNA SEQUENCES AS SIGNATURE CHARACTERS TO IDENTIFY XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Banks, D., Jarret, R.L., Chung, C.J., Smith, B.J. 2000. Using 16s + DNA sequences as signature characters to identify Xylella fastidiosa. Current Microbiology. 40:29-33
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SPECIES OF CITRULLUS AND THE PLACEMENT OF C. REHMII DE WINTER AS DETERMINED BY INTERNAL TRANSCRIBED SPACER (ITS) SEQUENCE HETEROGENEITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jarret, R.L. Newman, M. Phylogenetic relationships among species of citrullus and the placement of C. Rehmii de Winter as determined by internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence heterogeneity. Genetic resources and crop evolution, 2000, vol 47, pg 215-222.
USING 16S RDNA SEQUENCES TO IDENTIFY XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract Only)
SPECIFIC DETECTION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA PIERCE'S DISEASE STRAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banks, D., Albibi, R., Chen, J., Lamikanra, O., Jarret, R.L., Smith, B.J. 1999. Specific detection of Xylella fastidiosa Pierce's Disease strains. Current Microbiology. 39:85-88
SEQUENCE CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROSATELLITES IN DIPLOID AND POLYPLOID IPOMOEA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buteler, M.I. Jarret, R.L. Labonte, D.R. Sequence characterization of microsatellites in diploid and polyploid ipomoea. Journal of theoretical and applied genetics; 1999. Theor. application genet; 99:123-132 (1999).
RAPD FINGERPRINTING AND POPULATION ANALYSIS OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA PIERCE'S DISEASE STRAINS ISOLATED FROM A VINEYARD IN NORTH FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SEGREGATION OF MICROSATELLITE LOCI IN HAPLOID AND DIPLOID GAMETES OF MUSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simple Sequence Repeats in Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] - (Popular Publication)
Jarret, R.L., Merrich, L.C., Holms, T., Evans, J., Aradhya, M.K. 1997. Simple Sequence Repeats in Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nakai]. Genome, 40:433-441.