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Frank N Martin
Crop Improvement and Protection Research
Research Plant Pathologist

Phone: (831) 755-2873
Fax: (831) 755-2814

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Projects
Disease Management and Improved Detection Systems for Control of Pathogens of Vegetables and Strawberries
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441968
Management of Soilborne Pathogens in Strawberry Production
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 447219
Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Weed and Disease Control in Strawberry Production
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 437680
Pathogenomics-based Development of Crop-specific Diagnostics Tools for Emerging and Expanding Fungal Diseases in the U.S.
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 439350
A Metagenomics Marker System for Identification of All Fusarium oxysporum Taxa in Field Soils
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 441431
Reducing Current and Future Fungicide use in California Crops by Providing Decision Support and Rotation Tools for Managing Fusarium falciforme
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 445474
Rapid-response Detection and Management of Emerging Outbreaks of Lettuce Fusarium wilt in Coastal California
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 446034
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Characterization of Plant Health
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442647
Site-specific Soil Pest Management in Strawberry & Vegetable Cropping Systems - Modeling Strawberry Yield
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442649
Characterization and Modeling of Strawberry Yield Data Using Remote Sensing Technology
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442889
Genomic Sequencing and Assembly of Graminicolous Downy Mildews
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444578
Optimization of Precision Strawberry Yield Data Collection and Analysis
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444787
Precision Agriculture for Management of Strawberry Production
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444855
Evaluating Genotypic Differences in the Obligate Fungal Plant Pathogen Poylmyxa betae and its Ability to Vector BNYVV
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 445813
Development of a Molecular Assay for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 444226
Development of a Molecular Assay for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 446216
Development of a Molecular Assay for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 442162

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
First report of Fusarium falciforme causing root and stem rot in cowpea (syn. black-eyed pea; Vigna unguiculata) in California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Open access and reproducibility in plant pathology research: Guidelines and best practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grunwald, N.J., Bock, C.H., Chang, J.H., Alves De Souza, A., Del Ponte, E.M., du Toit, L.J., Dorrance, A.E., Dung, J., Gent, D.H., Goss, E.M., Lowe-Power, T., Madden, L.V., Martin, F.N., McDowell, J., Naegele, R.P., Potnis, N., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Sundin, G.W., Thiessen, L., Vinatzer, B.A., Zeng, Q. 2024. Open access and reproducibility in plant pathology research: Guidelines and best practices. Phytopathology. 114(5):910-916. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-23-0483-IA.
Beet soil-borne virus is a helper virus for the novel Beta vulgaris satellite virus 1A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weiland, J.J., Wyatt, N.A., Camelo, V., Spanner, R., Hladky, L.L., Ramachandran, V., Secor, G., Martin, F.N., Wintermantel, W.M., Bolton, M.D. 2024. Beet soil-borne virus is a helper virus for the novel Beta vulgaris satellite virus 1A. Phytopathology. 114(5):1126-1136.
Multiplex quantitative PCR assay for detection of spinach and lettuce downy mildews using spore trapping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., Cavanaugh, K., Martin, F.N., Correll, J.C., Montazar, A., Putman, A.I., Klosterman, S.J. 2023. Multiplex quantitative PCR assay for detection of spinach and lettuce downy mildews using spore trapping. PhytoFrontiers. 4(1):72-80. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-04-23-0045-FI.
Knowledge gaps, research needs, and opportunities in plant disease diagnostic assay development and validation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geiser, D., Martin, F.N., Espindola, A.S., Brown, J.K., Bell, T., Yang, Y., Kang, S. 2023. Knowledge gaps, research needs, and opportunities in plant disease diagnostic assay development and validation. PhytoFrontiers. 3(1):51-63. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0057-FI.
Terminology and guidelines for diagnostic assay development and validation: Best practices for molecular tests Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Groth-Helms, D., Rivera, Y., Martin, F.N., Arif, M., Sharma, P., Castlebury, L.A. 2023. Terminology and guidelines for diagnostic assay development and validation: Best practices for molecular tests. PhytoFrontiers. 3(1):23-35. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0059-FI.
The genome of the oomycete Peronosclerospora sorghi, a cosmopolitan pathogen of maize and sorghum, is inflated with dispersed pseudogenes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fletcher, K., Martin, F.N., Isakeit, T., Cavanaugh, K., Magill, C., Michelmore, R. 2023. The genome of the oomycete Peronosclerospora sorghi, a cosmopolitan pathogen of maize and sorghum, is inflated with dispersed pseudogenes. G3. 13(3). Article jkac340. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkac340.
Clade-specific monitoring of airborne Pseudoperonospora spp. sporangia using mitochondrial DNA markers for disease management of cucurbit downy mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bello, J.C., Higgins, D.S., Sakalidis, M.L., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Martin, F.N., Hausbeck, M.K. 2022. Clade-specific monitoring of airborne Pseudoperonospora spp. sporangia using mitochondrial DNA markers for disease management of cucurbit downy mildew. Phytopathology. 112(10):2110-2125. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-21-0500-R.
Lineage structure of the Fusarium oxysporum Species Complex (FOSC) based on a dataset of 41 full-length genes from the core genomes of 545 isolates: its implications in taxonomy and diagnostics - (Abstract Only)
A new oomycete metabarcoding method using the rps10 gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Foster, Z.S., Albornoz, F.E., Fieland, V.J., Larsen, M.M., Jones, F.A., Tyler, B.M., Nguyen, H.D., Burgess, T., Riddell, C., Voglmayr, H., Martin, F.N., Grunwald, N.J. 2022. A new oomycete metabarcoding method using the rps10 gene. Phytobiomes Journal. 6(3):214-226. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-02-22-0009-R.
Peronosporaceae species causing downy mildew diseases of Poaceae, including nomenclature revisions and diagnostic resources Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crouch, J.A., Davis, W.J., Shishkoff, N., Castroagudin, V.L., Martin, F.N., Michelmore, R., Thines, M. 2022. Peronosporaceae species causing downy mildew diseases of Poaceae, including nomenclature revisions and diagnostic resources. Fungal Systematics and Evolution. 9(1):43-86. https://doi.org/10.3114/fuse.2022.09.05.
Targeted amplicon sequencing for genotyping isolates of Polymyxa betae - (Abstract Only)
Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Matson, M.E., Racano, D., Melton, F., Hang, M., Vougioukas, S., Arikapudi, R., Dorn, N., Putman, A., Earles, M., Magney, T., Goodhue, R., Henry, P.M., Greer, C., Daugovish, O., Miscaro, A., Stanghellini, M. 2022. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting (Plant Health 2022), August 6-10, 2022, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A specific TaqMan assay for detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae race 1 based on unique genomic sequences - (Abstract Only)
Post-fumigation survival of soilborne pathogens of strawberry and lettuce - (Abstract Only)
A step towards validation of high-throughput sequencing for the identification of plant pathogenic oomycetes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Espindola, A.S., Cardwell, K., Martin, F.N., Hoyt, P.R., Marek, S.M., Schneider, W., Garzon, C.D. 2022. A step towards validation of high-throughput sequencing for the identification of plant pathogenic oomycetes. Phytopathology. 112(9):1859-1866. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-21-0454-R.
A reference genome sequence resource for the sugar beet root rot pathogen Aphanomyces cochlioides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Botkin, J.R., Chanda, A.K., Martin, F.N., Hirsch, C.D. 2022. A reference genome sequence resource for the sugar beet root rot pathogen Aphanomyces cochlioides. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 35(8):706-710. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-21-0277-A.
Early detection of the spinach downy mildew pathogen in leaves by recombinase polymerase amplification Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., da Silva, M.B., Kandel, S.L., Choi, Y., Martin, F.N., Correll, J.C., Van Denyze, A., Brummer, C.E., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Early detection of the spinach downy mildew pathogen in leaves by recombinase polymerase amplification. Plant Disease. 106(7):1793-1802. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-21-2398-RE.
Whole genome sequencing and phylogenomic analysis show support for the splitting of genus Pythium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, H.D., Dodge, A., Dadej, K., Rintoul, T.L., Ponomareva, E., Martin, F.N., de Cock, A.W., Levesque, C.A., Redhead, S.A., Spies, C.F. 2022. Whole genome sequencing and phylogenomic analysis show support for the splitting of genus Pythium. Mycologia. 114(3):501-515. https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2022.2045116.
Review of Rhizoctonia diseases of row crops - (Trade Journal)
Koike, S., Martin, F.N. 2022. Review of Rhizoctonia diseases of row crops. Progressive Crop Consultant. 7(1):4-8.
Pythium Protocols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitochondrial loci enable specific quantitative real-time PCR detection of the pathogen causing contemporary impatiens downy mildew epidemics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leblanc, N.R., Martin, F.N., Castroagudin, V.L., Crouch, J. 2021. Mitochondrial loci enable specific quantitative real-time PCR detection of the pathogen causing contemporary impatiens downy mildew epidemics. Plant Disease. 106(1):144-150. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-21-0933-RE.
Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Matson, M.E., Racano, D., Putman, A., Melton, F., Hang, M., Magney, T., Earles, M., Goodhue, R., Vougioukas, S., Dorn, N., Henry, P.M., Greer, C., Daugovish, O., Biscaro, A., Stanghellini, M. 2021. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).
Effector screening of secreted in xylem (SIX) genes from Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici reveals several race 3 isolates containing AVR1 - (Abstract Only)
Carrillo, J.D., Martin, F.N., Vallad, G.E. 2021. Effector screening of secreted in xylem (SIX) genes from Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici reveals several race 3 isolates containing AVR1. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).
Development of molecular methods for genotyping isolates of Polymyxa betae - (Abstract Only)
Camelo-Garcia, V., Martin, F.N., Wintermantel, W.M. 2021. Development of molecular methods for genotyping isolates of Polymyxa betae. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).
Fusarium oxysporum protein-coding sequence markers for population and community analyses, identification, and improved diagnostics - (Abstract Only)
Li, N., Geiser, D.M., Del Mar Jimenez-Gasc, M., Park, B., Kang, S., Martin, F.N. 2021. Fusarium oxysporum protein-coding sequence markers for population and community analyses, identification, and improved diagnostics. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).
Molecular quantification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil - (Abstract Only)
Matson, M.E., Crouch, U.T., Martin, L.R., Jacquez, M.A., Zepeda, S., Dorn, J.R., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M., Martin, F.N. 2021. Molecular quantification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).
A multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for detection and quantification of clade 1 and clade 2 isolates of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and Pseudoperonospora humuli Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crandall, S.G., Ramon, M.L., Burkhardt, A.K., Bello, J.C., Adair, N., Gent, D.H., Hausbeck, M.K., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Martin, F.N. 2021. A multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for detection and quantification of clade 1 and clade 2 isolates of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and Pseudoperonospora humuli. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-20-2339-RE.
A monophyletic Fusarium that includes the Fusarium solani species complex is strongly supported by a 19-gene phylogenomic analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geiser, D.M., Al-Hatmi, A., Aoki, T., Arie, T., Balmas, V., Barnes, I., Bergstrom, G.C., Bhattacharyya, M.K., Bloomquist, C.L., Bowden, R.L., Brankovics, B., Brown, D.W., Burgess, L.W., Bushley, K., Busman, M., Cano-Lira, J.F., Carillo, J.D., Chang, H., Chen, C., Chen, W., Chilvers, M., Chulze, S., Coleman, J.J., Cuomo, C.A., De Beer, W., De Hoog, S., Del Castillo-Munera, J., Del Ponte, E.M., Dieguez-Uribeondo, J., Di Pietro, A., Edel-Hermann, V., Elmer, W.H., Epstein, L., Eskalen, A., Esposto, M., Everts, K.L., Fernandez-Pavia, S.P., Ferreira Da Silva, G., Foroud, N.A., Fourie, G., Frandsen, R., Freeman, S., Freitag, M., Frenkel, O., Fuller, K.K., Gagkaeva, T., Gardiner, D.M., Glenn, A.E., Gold, S.E., Gordon, T., Gryzenhout, M., Guarro, J., Gugino, B.K., Gutierrez, S., Kim, H., Kistler, H.C., Lofton, L., Laraba, I., Martin, F.N., Mccormick, S.P., O Donnell, K., Proctor, R., Rehner, S.A., Vaughan, M.M., Ward, T.J. 2021. A monophyletic Fusarium that includes the Fusarium solani species complex is strongly supported by a 19-gene phylogenomic analysis. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-20-0330-LE.
Remote sensing as part of an integrated program for management of soil borne diseases on strawberries and vegetable rotation system - (Other)
Melton, F., Martin, F.N. 2020. Remote sensing as part of an integrated program for management of soil borne diseases on strawberries and vegetable rotation system. American Phytopathological Society (APS) Drone Workshop, November 3, 2020 (virtual).
Overview of the biology and management of Fusarium on vegetable crops - (Other)
Martin, F.N. 2020. Overview of the biology and management of Fusarium on vegetable crops. University of California Cooperative Extension Pest Management Meeting, October 27, 2020 (virtual).
Development of molecular genomic resources for Polymyxa betae - (Other)
Martin, F.N., Camelo Garcia, V., Wintermantel, W.M. 2021. Development of molecular genomic resources for Polymyxa betae. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists Annual Meeting, March 3, 2021 (virtual).
Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems - (Proceedings)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Putman, A., Matson, M.E., Racano, D., Melton, F., Goodhue, R., Henry, P.M., Vougioukas, S., Dorn, N., Greer, C., Daugovish, O., Biscaro, A., Stanghellini, M. 2020. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 3-5, 2020 (virtual). Available: https://www.mbao.org/static/docs/confs/2020-online/papers/6_martin_et_al_mbao_10_30_20.pdf.
Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum disease potential from soil DNA - (Proceedings)
Matson, M.E., Crouch, U., Kane, S.M., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Martin, F.N. 2020. Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum disease potential from soil DNA. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 3-5, 2020 (virtual).
Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing 2019 - (Research Notes)
Hanson, L.E., McGrath, J., Minier, D.H., Martin, F.N., Malini, J., Goodwill, T.R., Corder, H. 2020. Sugar beet activities of the USDA-ARS East Lansing 2019. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.
Validation of a preformulated, field deployable, recombinase polymerase amplification assay for Phytophthora species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCoy, A.G., Miles, T.D., Bilodeau, G., Woods, P., Blomquist, C., Martin, F.N., Chilvers, M.I. 2020. Validation of a preformulated, field deployable, recombinase polymerase amplification assay for Phytophthora species. Plants. 9(4):466. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9040466.
New techniques exploring relationships between pathogen pressure and disease progression in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Matson, M.E., Hang, M., Pastrana Leon, A.M., Crouch, U., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M., Melton, F., Martin, F.N. 2020. New techniques exploring relationships between pathogen pressure and disease progression in strawberry. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 10-14, 2020 (virtual).
Assembly, annotation, and comparison of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates from strawberry and other hosts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkhardt, A.K., Childs, K.L., Wang, J., Ramon, M.L., Martin, F.N. 2019. Assembly, annotation, and comparison of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates from strawberry and other hosts. BMC Genomics. 20:802. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6168-1.
Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry and vegetable cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Putman, A., Matson, M.E., Melton, F., Goodhue, R., Henry, P.M., Vougioukas, S., Dorn, N. 2019. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry and vegetable cropping systems. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 11-12, 2019, San Diego, California. Available: https://www.mbao.org/static/docs/confs/2019-sandiego/papers/24martin__frank_.pdf.
Site-specific management of soil pests in California strawberry production - (Abstract Only)
Fennimore, S., Putman, A., Martin, F.N., Matson, M.E., Daugovish, O., Biscaro, A., Goodhue, R., Melton, F., Stanghellini, M., Dorn, N. 2019. Site-specific management of soil pests in California strawberry production. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 11-12, 2019, San Diego, California. Available: https://www.mbao.org/static/docs/confs/2019-sandiego/papers/25_putman.pdf.
Improved detection methods for the spinach downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa - (Abstract Only)
Batista Da Silva, M., Choi, Y., Martin, F.N., Osorio Marin, J., Garcia-Llanos, A., Van Deynze, A., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Improved detection methods for the spinach downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparative genomics of downy mildews - (Abstract Only)
Fletcher, K., Martin, F.N., Rivera, Y., Gil, J., Wood, K., Dela Cueva, F., Kandel, S.L., Luster, D.G., Magill, C., Sharma, R., Klosterman, S.J., Abad, G., Michelmore, R. 2019. Comparative genomics of downy mildews. Oomycete Molecular Genetics Network Conference, July 10-12, 2019, Oban, Scotland.
Analysis of population structure and pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 (ISG IIIB and IV) isolates from the United States - (Research Notes)
Hanson, L.E., Martin, F.N., Minier, D. 2019. Analysis of population structure and pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 (ISG IIIB and IV) isolates from the United States [CD-ROM]. Annual Beet Sugar Development Foundation Research Report. Version 1.0. Denver, CO: Beet Sugar Development Foundation.
Genome sequencing and transcriptome analysis of the hop downy mildew pathogen Pseudoperonospora humuli reveal species-specific genes for molecular detection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rahman, A., Gongora-Castillo, E., Bowman, M., Childs, K., Gent, D.H., Martin, F.N., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. 2019. Genome sequencing and transcriptome analysis of the hop downy mildew pathogen Pseudoperonospora humuli reveal species-specific genes for molecular detection. Phytopathology. 109(8):1354-1366. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-18-0431-R.
Phylogenetic groups in Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 from sugar beet and related host range - (Abstract Only)
Hanson, L.E., Minier, D.H., Martin, F.N. 2019. Phylogenetic groups in Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 from sugar beet and related host range [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56:69.
Insights into evolving global populations of Phytophthora infestans via new complementary mtDNA haplotype markers and nuclear SSRs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Zhang, Y., Cooke, D.E.L., Coffey, M.D., Grunwald, N.J., Fry, W.E. 2019. Insights into evolving global populations of Phytophthora infestans via new complementary mtDNA haplotype markers and nuclear SSRs. PLoS One. 14(1):e0208606. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208606.
Comparative genomics of downy mildews reveals potential adaptations to biotrophy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fletcher, K., Klosterman, S.J., Derevnina, L., Martin, F.N., Bertier, L.D., Koike, S.T., Chin-Wo-Reyes, S., Mou, B., Michelmore, R. 2018. Comparative genomics of downy mildews reveals potential adaptations to biotrophy. BMC Genomics. 19:851. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-5214-8.
Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae from infected strawberry plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkhardt, A.K., Koike, S.T., Henry, P.M., Gordon, T.R., Martin, F.N. 2019. Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae from infected strawberry plants. Plant Disease. 103:1006-1013. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-18-1315-RE.
A phylogenomic view of the Fusarium oxysporum Species Complex provides a robust framework for addressing questions in systematics, ecology and plant pathology - (Abstract Only)
Geiser, D., Park, B., Kang, S., Lagoze, L., Wallace, E., Jimenez-Gasco, M., Demers, J., O'Donnell, K., Burkhardt, A.K., Martin, F.N., Fokkens, L., Rep, M. 2018. A phylogenomic view of the Fusarium oxysporum Species Complex provides a robust framework for addressing questions in systematics, ecology and plant pathology [abstract].
Development of molecular methods to detect Macrophomina phaseolina from strawberry plants and soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkhardt, A.K., Ramon, M.L., Smith, B., Koike, S.T., Martin, F.N. 2018. Development of molecular methods to detect Macrophomina phaseolina from strawberry plants and soil. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-18-0071-R.
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for fast, sensitive and on-site detection of Phytophthora cactorum without DNA extraction Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Munawar, M., Toljamo, A., Martin, F.N., Kokko, H. 2019. Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for fast, sensitive and on-site detection of Phytophthora cactorum without DNA extraction. European Journal of Horticultural Science. 84:14-19. https://doi.org/10.17660/eJHS.2019/84.1.2.
Mitochondrial Genomics: A systematic method for development of loci for diagnostics, taxonomy, phylogenetics and metagenomic studies - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N. 2018. Mitochondrial Genomics: A systematic method for development of loci for diagnostics, taxonomy, phylogenetics and metagenomic studies. International Congress of Plant Pathology, 6th International Oomycetes Workshop: Phytophthora, Pythium, Downy Mildews and Related Genera, July 28, 2018, Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparative genomics of downy mildews - (Abstract Only)
Michelmore, R., Fletcher, K., Martin, F.N., Gil, J., Zhang, L., Wood, K., Kenefick, A., Dela Cueva, F., Luster, D.G., Rivera, Y., Magill, C., Sharma, R., Klosterman, S.J., Zhang, Y., Abad, G., Reyes-Chin-Wo, S. 2018. Comparative genomics of downy mildews. International Congress of Plant Pathology, 6th International Oomycetes Workshop: Phytophthora, Pythium, Downy Mildews and Related Genera, July 28, 2018, Boston, Massachusetts.
Advances in diagnostics of downy mildews: Lessons learned from other oomycetes and future challenges Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Crandall, S.G., Rahman, A., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Martin, F.N., Bilodeau, G.J., Miles, T.D. 2018. Advances in diagnostics of downy mildews: Lessons learned from other oomycetes and future challenges. Plant Disease. 102(2):265-275. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-17-1455-FE.
Temporal occurrence and niche preferences of Phytophthora spp. causing brown rot of citrus in the Central Valley of California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hao, W., Miles, T.D., Martin, F.N., Browne, G.T., Forster, H., Adaskaveg, J.E. 2018. Temporal occurrence and niche preferences of Phytophthora spp. causing brown rot of citrus in the Central Valley of California. Phytopathology. 108(3):384-391. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-09-17-0315-R.
Molecular approaches for biosurveillance of the cucurbit downy mildew pathogen, Pseudoperonospora cubensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rahman, A., Miles, T.D., Martin, F.N., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. 2017. Molecular approaches for biosurveillance of the cucurbit downy mildew pathogen, Pseudoperonospora cubensis. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 39:282-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2017.1357661.
Breeding and genetics of lettuce for resistance against race 2 Verticillium wilt - (Abstract Only)
Sandoya, G.V., Truco, M.J., Subbarao, K.V., Martin, F.N., Michelmore, R.M., Hayes, R.J., Simko, I. 2017. Breeding and genetics of lettuce for resistance against race 2 Verticillium wilt. National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Meeting, August 7-10, 2017, Davis, California.
Development and application of qPCR and RPA genus and species-specific detection of Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora sansomeana root rot pathogens of soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rojas, A., Miles, T.D., Coffey, M.D., Martin, F.N., Chilvers, M. 2017. Development and application of qPCR and RPA genus and species-specific detection of Phytophthora sojae and Phytophthora sansomeana root rot pathogens of soybean. Plant Disease. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-09-16-1225-RE.
Identification and validation of microsatellite markers for SSR genotyping of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2 - (Abstract Only)
Minier, D.H., Hanson, L.E., Ramon, M.L., Martin, F.N. 2017. Identification and validation of microsatellite markers for SSR genotyping of Rhizoctonia solani AG2-2. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 54(1&2):24.
Systematic development of Phytophthora species-specific mitochondrial diagnostic markers for economically important members of the genus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, T.D., Martin, F.N., Robideau, G., Bilodeau, G., Coffey, M.D. 2017. Systematic development of Phytophthora species-specific mitochondrial diagnostic markers for economically important members of the genus. Plant Disease. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-09-16-1224-RE.
Pathogenicity, vegetative compatibility, and genetic diversity of verticillium dahliae isolates from sugar beet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strausbaugh, C.A., Eujayl, I.A., Martin, F.N. 2016. Pathogenicity, vegetative compatibility, and genetic diversity of verticillium dahliae isolates from sugar beet. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 38(4):492-505.
Mitochondrial genomes and comparative genomics of Aphanomyces astaci and Aphanomyces invadans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Makkonen, J., Vesterbacka, A., Martin, F.N., Jussila, J., Dieguez-Uribeondo, J., Kortet, R., Kokko, H. 2016. Mitochondrial genomes and comparative genomics of Aphanomyces astaci and Aphanomyces invadans. Scientific Reports. 6:36089. doi: 10.1038/srep36089.
Detection and quantification of Bremia lactucae by spore trapping and quantitative PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kunjeti, S.G., Anchieta, A.G., Martin, F.N., Choi, Y.-J., Thines, M., Michelmore, R.W., Koike, S.T., Tsuchida, C., Mahaffee, W.F., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2016. Detection and quantification of Bremia lactucae by spore trapping and quantitative PCR. Phytopathology. 106:1426-1437.
Status of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry in California and preliminary characterization of the pathogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koike, S., Arias De Ares, R.S., Hogan, C.S., Martin, F.N., Gordon, T. 2016. Status of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry in California and preliminary characterization of the pathogen. International Journal of Fruit Science. doi: 10.1080/15538362.2016.1195313.
Genetic analysis of Phytophthora nicotianae populations from different hosts using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biasi, A., Martin, F.N., Cacciola, S.O., Magnano Di San Lio, G., Grunwald, N.J., Schena, L. 2016. Genetic analysis of Phytophthora nicotianae populations from different hosts using microsatellite markers. Phytopathology. 106(9):1006-1014. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-11-15-0299-R.
Genome sequence and architecture of the tobacco downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora tabacina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Derevnina, L., Chin-Wo-Reyes, S., Martin, F.N., Wood, K., Froenicke, L., Spring, O., Michelmore, R. 2015. Genome sequence and architecture of the tobacco downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora tabacina. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. doi: 10.1094/MPMI-05-15-0112-R.
Evapotranspiration-based irrigation scheduling of lettuce and broccoli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, L., Cahn, M., Martin, F.N., Melton, F., Benzen, S.D., Farrara, B., Post, K. 2016. Evapotranspiration-based irrigation scheduling of lettuce and broccoli. HortScience. 51:935-940.
Development of an assay for rapid detection of the lettuce downy mildew pathogen, Bremia lactucae - (Abstract Only)
Kunjeti, S., Choi, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Thines, M., Michelmore, R., Koike, S.T., Tsuchida, C., Martin, F.N., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2015. Development of an assay for rapid detection of the lettuce downy mildew pathogen, Bremia lactucae. Phytopathology. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abP42.htm.
Identification and validation of polymorphic microsatellite loci for the analysis of Phytophthora nicotianae populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biasi, A., Martin, F.N., Schena, L. 2015. Identification and validation of polymorphic microsatellite loci for the analysis of Phytophthora nicotianae populations. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 110:61-67.
The Downy Mildews: so many genomes, so little time - (Abstract Only)
Derevnina, L., Chin-Wo-Reyes, S., Martin, F.N., Wood, K., Froenicke, L., Wong, J., Gil, J., Klosterman, S.J., Spring, O., Sharma, R., Vashney, R., Magill, C., Michelmore, R. 2015. The Downy Mildews: So many genomes, so little time. Plant and Animal Genome XXIII (PAG) Conference. W436.
An ephemeral sexual population of Phytophthora infestans in the northeastern United States and Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Danies, G., Myers, K., Mideros, M.F., Restrepo, S., Martin, F.N., Cooke, D.E., Smart, C.D., Ristaino, J.B., Seaman, A.J., Gugino, B.K., Grunwald, N.J., Fry, W.E. 2014. An ephemeral sexual population of Phytophthora infestans in the northeastern United States and Canada. PLoS One. 9(12):e116354. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116354.
Development of rapid isothermal amplification assays for Phytophthora species from plant tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, T.D., Martin, F.N., Coffey, M. 2015. Development of rapid isothermal amplification assays for Phytophthora species from plant tissue. Phytopathology. 105:265-278.
One stop shop: Backbones trees for important phytopathogenic genera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hyde, K.D., Nilsson, R.H., Alias, S.A., Ariyawansa, H.A., Blair, J.E., Cai, L., De Cock, A.W., Dissanayake, A.J., Glockling, S.L., Goonasekara, I.D., Gorczak, M., Hahn, M., Jayawardena, R.S., Van Kan, J.A., Laurence, M.H., Levesque, C.A., Li, X., Liu, J., Maharachchikumbura, S.S., Manamgoda, D.S., Martin, F.N., Mckenzie, E.H., Mctaggart, A.R., Mortimer, P.E., Nair, P.V., Pawlowska, J., Rintoul, T.L., Shivas, R.G., Spies, C.F., Summerell, B.A., Taylor, P.W., Terhem, R.B., Udayanga, D., Vaghefi, N., Walther, G., Wilk, M., Wrzosek, M., Xu, J., Yan, J., Zhou, N. 2014. One stop shop: Backbones trees for important phytopathogenic genera. Fungal Diversity. doi: 10.1007/s13225-014-0298-1.
Coupling spore traps and quantitative PCR assays for detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (Peronospora schachtii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Mcroberts, N., Koike, S.T., Subbarao, K.V., Voglmayr, H., Choi, Y., Thines, M., Martin, F.N. 2014. Coupling spore traps and quantitative PCR assays for detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (Peronospora schachtii). Phytopathology. 104:1349-1359.
Evaluation of a mobile steam applicator for soil disinfestation in California strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, T.C., Martin, F.N., Broome, J., Dorn, N., Fennimore, S.A. 2014. Evaluation of a mobile steam applicator for soil disinfestation in California strawberry. HortScience. 49:1542-1549.
Mitochondrial genomes of Bremia lactucae and development of haplotype markers for population and genetic studies - (Abstract Only)
Rapid isothermal detection of Phytophthora species on plant samples using recombinase polymerase amplification - (Abstract Only)
Validation of a TaqMan diagnostic assay for the systematic development of Phytophthora genus and species specific markers - (Abstract Only)
Evidence for host preference of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (P. schachtii) using spore traps and quantitative PCR assays - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Mcroberts, N., Koike, S.T., Subbarao, K.V., Voglmayr, H., Choi, Y., Thines, M., Martin, F.N. 2014. Detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (P. schachtii) using spore traps and quantitative PCR assays [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2014_meeting_abstracts/aps2014abO50.htm.
A combined mitochondrial and nuclear multilocus phylogeny of the genus Phytophthora - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Blair, J.E., Coffey, M.D. 2014. A combined mitochondrial and nuclear multilocus phylogeny of the genus Phytophthora. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 66:19-32.
Development of a multiplex assay for genus and species-specific detection of Phytophthora based on differences in mitochondrial gene order - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, G., Martin, F.N., Coffey, M.D., Blomquist, C. 2014. Development of a multiplex assay for genus and species-specific detection of Phytophthora based on differences in mitochondrial gene order. Phytopathology. 104:733-748.
Phytophthora Database 2.0: update and future direction Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, B., Martin, F.N., Geiser, D., Kim, H., Mansfield, M., Nikolaeva, E., Park, S., Coffey, M., Russo, J., Kim, S., Balci, Y., Abad, G., Burgess, T., Grunwald, N.J., Cheong, K., Choi, J., Lee, Y., Kang, S. 2013. Phytophthora Database 2.0: update and future direction. Phytopathology. 103:1204-1208.
The rise and fall of the Phytophthora infestans lineage that triggered the Irish potato famine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoshida, K., Schuenemann, V.J., Cano, L.M., Pais, M., Mishra, B., Sharma, R., Lanz, C., Martin, F.N., Kamoun, S., Krause, J., Thines, M., Weigel, D., Burbano, H.A. 2013. The rise and fall of the Phytophthora infestans lineage that triggered the Irish potato famine. eLife 2013. DOI: 10.7554/eLife.00731.001.
TIF film, substrates and nonfumigant soil disinfestation maintain fruit yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fennimore, S.A., Serohijos, R., Samtani, J.B., Ajwa, H.A., Subbarao, K.V., Martin, F.N., Daugovish, O., Legard, D., Browne, G.T., Muramoto, J., Shennan, C., Klonsky, K. 2013. TIF film, substrates and nonfumigant soil disinfestation maintain fruit yields. California Agriculture. 67(3):139-145.
Real-time PCR and spore trap-based detection of the downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., McRoberts, N., Koike, S.T., Subbarao, K.V., Voglmayr, H., Thines, M., Martin, F.N. 2013. Real-time PCR and spore trap-based detection of the downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica. 43 (supplement):297.
Analyses of the population structure in a global collection of Phytophthora nicotianae isolates inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mammella, M., Martin, F.N., Cacciola, S.O., Coffey, M.D., Faedda, R., Schena, L. 2013. Analyses of the population structure in a global collection of Phytophthora nicotianae isolates inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences. Phytopathology. 103(6):610-622.
Membrane-based oligonucleotide array developed from multiple markers for the detection of many Phytophthora species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, W., Robleh-Djama, Z., Coffey, M.D., Martin, F.N., Bilodeau, G.J., Radmer, L.E., Denton, G., Lévesque, C.A. 2013. Membrane-based oligonucleotide array developed from multiple markers for the detection of many Phytophthora species. Phytopathology. 103(1):43-54.
Molecular Identification of Phytophthora - (Book / Chapter)
Martin, F.N. 2013. Molecular identification of Phytophthora. In: Lamour, K., editor. Phytophthora: A Global Perspective. Boston, MA: CABI. p. 19-27.
Methods to facilitate the adoption of alternatives to methyl bromide soil fumigation by California strawberry growers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fennimore, S.A., Serohijos, R., Samtani, J., Ajwa, H.A., Subbarao, K., Martin, F.N., Daugovish, O., Legard, D., Browne, G.T., Muramoto, J., Shennan, C., Klonsky, K. 2013. Methods to facilitate the adoption of alternatives to methyl bromide soil fumigation by California strawberry growers. California Agriculture. 67:139-146.
Molecular detection and quantification of Pythium species: Evolving taxonomy, new tools and challenges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schroeder, K., Martin, F.N., De Cock, A., Levesque, C.A., Spies, C., Okubara, P.A., Paulitz, T.C. 2013. Molecular detection and quantification of Pythium species: Evolving taxonomy, new tools and challenges. Plant Disease. 97(1):4-20.
Identification and detection of Phytophthora: Reviewing our progress, identifying our needs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Abad, Z., Balci, Y., Ivors, K. 2012. Identification and detection of Phytophthora: Reviewing our progress, identifying our needs. Plant Disease. 96(8):1080-1103.
Species tree estimation for the late blight pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, and close relatives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blair, J.E., Coffey, M.D., Martin, F.N. 2012. Species tree estimation for the late blight pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, and close relatives. PLoS One. 7(5):e37003.
Development of an assay for rapid detection and quantification of Verticillium dahliae in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, G.J., Koike, S., Uribe, P., Martin, F.N. 2012. Development of an assay for rapid detection and quantification of Verticillium dahliae in soil. Phytopathology. 102:331-343.
Mitochondrial haplotype analysis for differentiation of isolates of Phytophthora cinnamomi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Coffey, M. 2012. Mitochondrial haplotype analysis for differentiation of isolates of Phytophthora cinnamomi. Journal of Phytopathology. 102:229-239.
CULTIVAR SELECTION FOR PEST MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION - (Book / Chapter)
Bull, C.T., Martin, F.N. 2012. Cultivar Selection for Pest Management in Organic Strawberry Production. In: Koike, S. T., Bull, C. T., Bolda, M., Daugovish, O., editors. Organic Strawberry Production Manual. University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. p. 15-24.
Genetic characterization of Phytophthora nicotianae by the analysis of polymorphic regions of the mitochondrial DNA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mammella, M., Cacciola, S., Martin, F.N., Schena, L. 2011. Genetic characterization of Phytophthora nicotianae by the analysis of polymorphic regions of the mitochondrial DNA. Fungal Biology. 115:432-442.
Phytophthora-ID.org: a sequence-based Phytophthora identification tool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grunwald, N.J., Martin, F.N., Larsen, M.M., Sullivan, C.M., Press, C.M., Coffey, M.D., Hansen Everett, M., Parke, J.L. 2011. Phytophthora-ID.org: a sequence-based Phytophthora identification tool. Plant Disease. 95(3):337-342.
Mitochondrial haplotype analysis as a tool for differentiating populations of Verticillium dahliae. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N. 2010. Mitochondrial haplotype analysis as a tool for differentiating populations of Verticillium dahliae. Phytopathology. 100(11):1231-1239.
Genome sequence of the necrotrophic plant pathogen Pythium ultimum reveals original pathogenicity mechanisms and effector repertoire. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lévesque, C., Brouwer, H., Cano, L., Hamilton, J.P., Holt, C., Huitema, E., Raffaele, S., Robideau, G.P., Win, J., Zerillo, M.M., Beakes, G.W., Boore, J.L., Busam, D., Dumas, B., Ferriera, S., Fuerstenberg, S.I., Gachon, C.M., Gaulin, E., Govers, F., Grenville-Brigg, L., Horner, N., Hostetler, J., Jiang, R., Johnson, J., Krajaejun, T., Lin, H., Meijer, H., Moore, B., Morris, P., Phuntmart, V., Puiu, D., Shetty, J., Stajich, J., Tripathy, S., Wawra, S., West, P., Whitty, B.R., Coutinho, P., Martin, F.N., Thines, M., Thomas, P.D., Tyler, B.M., Vries, R., Kamoun, S., Yandell, M., Tisserat, N., Buell, C. 2010. Genome sequence of the necrotrophic plant pathogen Pythium ultimum reveals original pathogenicity mechanisms and effector repertoire.Genome Biology. 11:R73.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Sequence-Based Identification of Plant Pathogenic Fungi and Oomycetes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kang, S., Mansfield, M., Park, B., Geiser, D., Coffey, M., Grunwald, N.J. 2010. The promise and pitfalls of sequence-based identification of plant pathogenic fungi and oomycetes. Phytopathology. 100: 732-737.
First report of Phytophthora root rot, caused by Phytophthora cryptogea, on spinach in California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koike, S., Martin, F.N. 2010. First report of Phytophthora root rot, caused by Phytophthora cryptogea, on spinach in California. Plant Disease. 94(1):131.
Standardizing the Nomenclature for Clonal Lineages of the Sudden Oak Death Pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grunwald, N.J., Goss, E.M., Ivors, K., Garbelotto, M., Martin, F.N., Prospero, S., Hansen, E., Bonants, P., Hamelin, R., Chastagner, G., Werres, S., Rizzo, D.M., Abad, G., Beales, P., Bilodeau, G.J., Blomquist, C., Brasier, C., Briere, S., Chandelier, A., Davidson, J.M., Denman, S., Elliott, M., Fichtner, E.J., Frankel, S.J., Goheen, E.M., De Gruyter, H., Heungens, K., James, D., Kanaskie, A., Mcwilliams, M., Moralejo, E., Osterbauer, N.K., Palm, M.E., Parke, J.L., Shamoun, S.F., Shishkoff, N., Tooley, P.W., Vettraino, A., Webber, J., Widmer, T.L. 2009. Standardizing the nomenclature for clonal lineages of the sudden oak death pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum. Phytopathology. 99:792-795.
COMPARISON OF CROP ROTATION FOR VERTICILLIUM WILT MANAGEMENT IN CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njoroge, S., Kabir, Z., Martin, F.N., Koike, S.T., Subbaro, K.V. 2009. COMPARISON OF CROP ROTATION FOR VERTICILLIUM WILT MANAGEMENT IN CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION. Plant Disease 93:519-527.
Evaluation of molecular markers for Phytophthora ramorum detection and identification; testing for specificity using a standardized library of isolates. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Coffey, M., Berger, P., Hamelin, R.C., Tooley, P.W., Garbelotto, M., Hughes, K., Kubisiak, T. 2009. Evaluation of molecular markers for Phytophthora ramorum detection and identification; testing for specificity using a standardized library of isolates. Phytopathology 98:390-403.
Recovery Plan for Phytophthora kernoviae Causing Bleeding Trunk Cankers, Leaf Blight and Stem Dieback in Trees and Shrubs - (Government Publication)
Benson, M., Ivors, K., Koch, F., Fichtner, E., Garbelotto, M., Rizzo, D., Tjosvold, S., Hansen, E., Parke, J., Hong, C., Chastagner, G., Jeffers, S., Woodward-Williams, J., Kim, S., Britton, K., Denitto, G., Frankel, S., Micales, J., Grunwald, N.J., Martin, F.N., Shishkoff, N., Smith, K.L., Tooley, P.W., Widmer, T.L., Bulluck, R., Burnett, G., Ferguson, L., Fowler, G., Garrett, L., Jones, J., Magarey, R., Randall-Schadel, B., Cardwell, K., Draper, M., Chand-Goyal, T. 2009. Recovery Plan for Phytophthora kernoviae Causing Bleeding Trunk Cankers, Leaf Blight and Stem Dieback in Trees and Shrubs. Government Publication/Report. Available at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/00000000/opmp/P.%20kernoviae%2081100.pdf
Mitochondrial Genomics in the Peronosporales; Implications for Phylogenetics and Development of Molecular Markers - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N. 2009. Mitochondrial Genomics in the Peronosporales; Implications for Phylogenetics and Development of Molecular Markers. Phytopathology.
Pythium Genetics - (Book / Chapter)
Martin, F.N. (2009) Pythium Genetics. In: Oomycete Genetics and Genomics: Diversity, Plant and Animal Interactions, and Toolbox, Kurt Lamour and Sophien Kamoun eds. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ. 574 pp.
Phytophthora Database: A forensic database supporting the identification and monitoring of Phytophthora - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, J., Park, B., Veeraraghavan, N., Jung, K., Lee, Y., Blair, J.E., Geiser, D., Isard, S., Mansfield, M.A., Nikolaeva, E., Park, S., Kim, S.H., Greene, M., Ivors, K.L., Balci, Y., Peiman, M., Erwin, D.C., Coffey, M.D., Rossman, A.Y., Farr, D.F., Cline, E., Grunwald, N.J., Luster, D.G., Schrandt, J.K., Martin, F.N., Ribeiro, O.K., Makalowska, I., Kang, S. 2008. Phytophthora Database: A forensic database supporting the identification and monitoring of Phytophthora. Plant Disease. 92:966-972.
METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY NURSERIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fennimore, S.A., Duniway, J.M., Browne, G.T., Martin, F.N., Ajwa, H.A., Westerdahl, B.B., Goodhue, R.E., Haar, M., Winterbottom, C.Q. 2008. Methyl bromide alternatives for california strawberry nurseries. California Agriculture. April-June 2008:62-67
Management of Soilborne Diseases in Strawberry using Vegetable Rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subbarao, K.V., Kabir, S., Martin, F.N., Koike, S.T. 2007. Management of Soilborne Diseases in Strawberry using Vegetable Rotation. Plant Disease. 91:964-972. DOI:10.1094/PDIS-91-8-0964
Mitochondrial genome sequences and comparative genomics of Phytophthora ramorum and P. sojae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Bensasson, D., Tyler, B.M., Boore, J.L. 2007. Mitochondrial genome sequences and comparative genomics of Phytophthora ramorum and P. sojae. Current Genetics 51:285-296. DOI 10.1007/s00294-007-0121-6
MOLECULAR DETECTION OF PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM BY REAL-TIME PCR USING TAQMAN, SYBR GREEN AND MOLECULAR BEACONS WITH THREE GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, G.J., Levesque, C.A., De Cook, A., Duchaine, C., Kristjansson, G., Uribe, P., Martin, F.N., Hamelin, R.C. 2007. Molecular detection of phytophthora ramorum by real-time pcr using taqman, sybr green and molecular beacons with three genes. Phytopathology 97:632-642. DOI:10.1094/PHYTO-97-5-0632
Genetic and Morphological Diversity of Temperate and Tropical Isolates of Phytophthora capsici - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bowers, J.H., Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W., Luz, E. 2007. Genetic and Morphological Diversity of Temperate and Tropical Isolates of Phytophthora capsici. Phytopathology 97:492-503. DOI:10.1094/PHYTO-97-4-0492
DOSE RESPONSE OF WEED SEEDS AND SOIL-BORNE FUNGI PATHOGENS TO 1,3-D AND CHLOROPICRIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klose, S., Ajwa, H.A., Fennimore, S.A., Martin, F.N., Browne, G., Subbarao, K.V. 2006. Dose response of weed seeds and soil-borne fungi pathogens to 1,3-d and chloropicrin. Crop Protection. 26(2007):535-542 DOI:10.1016/j.cropro.2006.05.004
Plant Pathogen Culture Collections: It Takes a Village to Preserve These Resources Vital to the Advancement of Agricultural Security and Plant Pathology - (Review Article)
Kang, S., Blair, J.E., Geiser, D.M., Khang, C., Park, S., Gahegan, M., O Donnell, K., Luster, D.G., Kim, S.H., Ivors, K.L., Lee, Y., Lee, Y., Grunwald, N.J., Martin, F.N., Coffey, M.D., Veeraraghavan, N., Makalowska, I. 2006. Plant pathogen culture collections: It takes a village to preserve these resources vital to the advancement of agricultural security and plant pathology. Phytopathology. 96:920-925.
REAL-TIME FLUORESCENT PCR DETECTION OF THE SUDDEN OAK DEATH PATHOGEN, PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM, USING MITOCHONDRIAL GENE REGIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tooley, P.W., Martin, F.N., Carras, M.M., Frederick, R.D. 2006. Real-time fluorescent pcr detection of the sudden oak death pathogen, phytophthora ramorum, using mitochondrial gene regions. Phytopathology. 95:336-345.
EVALUATION OF FUNGICIDES FOR CONTROLLING BOTTOM ROT OF ICEBERG LETTUCE, 2001 AND 2002 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koike, S.T., Martin, F.N. 2005. Evaluation of fungicides for controlling bottom rot of iceberg lettuce, 2001 and 2002. Fungicide and Nematocide Reports 60:V150.
ALTERNATIVES TO METHYL BROMIDE FOR STRAWBERRY RUNNER PLANT PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kabir, Z., Fennimore, S., Duniway, J., Martin, F.N., Browne, G.T., Winterbottom, C., Ajwa, H.A., Westerdahl, B.B., Goodhue, R.E., Haar, M.J. 2005. Alternatives to methyl bromide for strawberry runner plant production. Hortscience. 40(6):1709-1715.
THE USE OF MITOCHONDRIAL DNA FOR CLARIFYING PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AND ISOLATE IDENTIFICATION WITH THE GENUS PHYTOPHTHORA - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W. 2005. The use of mitochondrial dna for clarifying phylogenetic relationships and isolate identification with the genus phytophthora. Meeting Abstract. No page numbers.
MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME ORGANIZATION IN PHYTOPHTHORA; WHAT P. INFESTANS, P. RAMORUM AND P. SOJAE TELL US. - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N. 2005. Mitochondrial genome organization in Phytophthora; what P. infestans, P. ramorum and P. sojae tell us [Abstract]. Proceedings of Phytophthora Molecular Genetics Network Workshop. Abstract p.9.
ALTERNATIVE FUMIGATION STRATEGIES IN CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION AND THE USE OF REMOTE SENSING FOR EVALUATING THEIR EFFECT ON CROP PRODUCTION. - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N. Alternative fumigation strategies in california strawberry production and the use of remote sensing for evaluating their effect on crop production. Phytopathology. 2004. v. 94. p. S133.
THE USE OF MITOCHONDRIAL DNA FOR CLARIFYING PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AND ISOLATE IDENTIFICATION WITH THE GENUS PHYTOPHTHORA. - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W. The use of mitochondrial dna for clarifying phylogenetic relationships and isolate identification with the genus phytophthora. Phytopathology. 2004. v. 94 p. S66.
IDENTIFICATION OF PHYTOPHTHORA ISOLATES TO SPECIES LEVEL USING RFLP ANALYSIS OF A PCR AMPLIFIED REGION OF MITOCHONDRIAL DNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W. 2004. Identification of phytophthora isolates to species level using rflp analysis of a pcr amplified region of mitochondrial dna. Phytopathology. v. 94. p. 983-991.
REAL-TIME FLUORESCENT PCR DETECTION OF THE SUDDEN OAK DEATH PATHOGEN PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM - (Abstract Only)
Mycologia 55:37
MOLECULAR DETECTION OF PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM AND A PHYTOPHTHORA ILICIS-LIKE SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH SUDDEN OAK DEATH IN CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W., Blomquist, C. 2004. Molecular detection of phytophthora ramorum and a phytophthora ilicis-like species associated with sudden oak death in california. Phytopathology. v. 94. p. 621-631.
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF PHYTOPHTHORA RAMORUM AND A PHYTOPHTHORA ILICIS-LIKE SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH SUDDEN OAK DEATH IN CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W. 2003. Phylogenetic relationships of phytophthora ramorum and a phytophthora ilicis-like species associated with sudden oak death in california. Mycological Research. v. 107. p. 1379-1391.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF TEMPERATE AND TROPICAL ISOLATES OF PHYTOPHTHORA CAPSICI - (Abstract Only)
Bowers, J.H., Bailey, B.A., Martin, F.N. 2003. Genetic diversity of temperate and tropical isolates of phytophthora capsici [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.
USING REMOTE SENSING FOR EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF ALTERNATIVE FUMIGATION STRATEGIES IN CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION. - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N. 2003. Using remote sensing for evaluating the efficacy of alternative fumigation strategies in california strawberry production.. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.
DEVELOPMENT OF A MOLECULAR MARKER SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF PHYTOPHTHORA SPP. AND DIAGNOSIS OF SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH SUDDEN OAK DEATH IN CALIFORNIA. - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Tooley, P.W., Frederick, R.D. 2003. Development of a molecular marker system for detection of phytophthora spp. and diagnosis of species associated with sudden oak death in california.. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Phytopathology v. 93. p. S58.
DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF SOILBORNE PATHOGENS CURRENTLY CONTROLLED WITH METHYL BROMIDE. - (Book / Chapter)
Martin, F.N. 2003. Development of alternative strategies for management of soilborne pathogens currently controlled with methyl bromide. Annual Review of Phytopathology.
STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION WITH ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANTS APPLIED THROUGH DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. - (Proceedings)
AJWA, H.A., TROUT, T.J., FENNIMORE, S., WINTERBOTTOM, C., MARTIN, F.N., DUNIWAY, J., BROWNE, G.T., WESTERDAHL, B., GOODHUE, R., GUERRERO, L. 2002. STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION WITH ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANTS APPLIED THROUGH DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS.. PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNAT. 2002 Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, November 6-8, 2002, pp 14-1.
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PHYTOPHTHORA SPECIES INFERRED FROM SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF THE MITOCHONDRIALLY-ENCODED CYTOCHROME OXIDASE I AND II GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MARTIN, F.N., TOOLEY, P.W. PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PHYTOPHTHORA SPECIES INFERRED FROM SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF THE MITOCHONDRIALLY-ENCODED CYTOCHROME OXIDASE I AND II GENES. MYCOLOGIA. 95:269-284. 2003.
BIOLOGICAL APPROACHES FOR CONTROL OF SOME ROOT PATHOGENS OF STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Bull, C.T. 2002. Biological approaches for control of some root pathogens of strawberry. Phytopathology.
ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANTS FOR CONTROL OF SOIL PESTS: STRAWBERRY AS A MODEL SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
BIOLOGICAL APPROACHES FOR CONTROL OF ROOT PATHOGENS OF STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Bull, C.T. 2001. Biological approaches for control of root pathogens of strawberry. National American Phytopathology Meetings.
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS IN THE GENUS PYTHIUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N. 2000. Phylogenetic relationships in the genus pythium. Mycologia.
RHIZOCTONIA SPP. RECOVERED FROM STRAWBERRY ROOTS IN CENTRAL COASTAL CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N. 2000. Rhizoctonia spp. recovered from strawberry roots in central coastal california. Phytopathology.
SUPPRESSION OF FUSARIUM WILT OF WATERMELON BY NONPATHOGENIC FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM AND OTHER MICROORGANISMS RECOVERED FROM A DISEASE-SUPPRESSIVE SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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