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Karen K Fugate
Sugarbeet Research
Research Molecular Biologist

Phone: (701) 239-1356
Fax: (701) 239-1349

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Projects
Improving Sugarbeet Productivity and Sustainability through Genetic, Genomic, Physiological, and Phytopathological Approaches
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 444181

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Genetic drift, historic migration, and limited gene flow contributing to the subpopulation divergence in wild sea beet (Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima (L.) Arcang) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tehssen, M., Wyatt, N.A., Bolton, M.D., Fugate, K.K., Preister, L.S., Ramachandran, V., Yang, S., Chu, C.N., Li, X. 2024. Genetic drift, historic migration, and limited gene flow contributing to the subpopulation divergence in wild sea beet (Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima (L.) Arcang). PLOS ONE. 19(9):e0308626. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308626.
Storage duration, harvest injury, and fungal pathogens promote ethanol accumulation in postharvest sugarbeet roots - (Abstract Only)
Sugarbeet root storage conditions and plant genetics affect sugar transporter gene expression with likely effects on postharvest sucrose losses - (Abstract Only)
Transcriptional and enzymatic changes in carbohydrate metabolism in wounded sugarbeet taproots - (Abstract Only)
Abiotic factors and sugarbeet storage pathogens promote ethanol accumulation in postharvest sugarbeet roots - (Abstract Only)
Genomic analysis of SWEET and TST sugar transporter gene families in sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) - (Abstract Only)
Relationship of long-term storage and raffinose metabolism in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)
Severe preharvest drought elevates respiration and storage rot in postharvest sugarbeet roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A., Eide, J.D., Khan, M., Finger, F. 2024. Severe preharvest drought elevates respiration and storage rot in postharvest sugarbeet roots. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 210. Article e12718. https://doi.org/10.1111/jac.12718.
Natural elicitors enhanced suberin polyphenolic accumulation in wounded surface of potato tuber tissues Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dogramaci, M., Sarkar, D., Finger, F., Shetty, K., Fugate, K.K. 2024. Natural elicitors enhanced suberin polyphenolic accumulation in wounded surface of potato tuber tissues. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1384602.
Methyl jasmonate and 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene differentially impact phytohormonal and stress protective pathway regulation involved in potato tuber dormancy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dogramaci, M., Sarkar, D., Datir, S., Finger, F., Shetty, K., Fugate, K.K., Anderson, J.V. 2024. Methyl jasmonate and 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene differentially impact phytohormonal and stress protective pathway regulation involved in potato tuber dormancy. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.112931.
Transcriptomic and metabolomic changes in postharvest sugarbeet roots reveal widespread metabolic changes in storage and identify genes potentially responsible for respiratory sucrose loss Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Lafta, A., Tehseen, M., Chu, C.N., Khan, M., Finger, F. 2024. Transcriptomic and metabolomic changes in postharvest sugarbeet roots reveal widespread metabolic changes in storage and identify genes potentially responsible for respiratory sucrose loss. Frontiers in Plant Science. 15. Article 1320705. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1320705.
Changes in composition and metabolism of sugarbeet root cell walls during storage - (Abstract Only)
Potential of publicly available Beta vulgaris germplasm for sustainable sugarbeet improvement indicated by combining analysis of genetic diversity and historic resistance evaluation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tehseen, M., Poore Fonseka, R.C., Fugate, K.K., Bolton, M.D., Ramachandran, V., Wyatt, N.A., Li, X., Chu, C.N. 2023. Potential of publicly available Beta vulgaris germplasm for sustainable sugarbeet improvement indicated by combining analysis of genetic diversity and historic resistance evaluation. Crop Science. 63(4):2255-2273. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20978.
Genotype and environment effects on sunflower nectar and their relationships to crop pollination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prasifka, J.R., Yoshimura Ferguson, M.E., Fugate, K.K. 2023. Genotype and environment effects on sunflower nectar and their relationships to crop pollination. Journal of Pollination Ecology. 33(4):54-63. https://doi.org/10.26786/1920-7603(2023)719.
Relationship of long-term storage and raffinose metabolism in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)
Wounding rapidly alters transcription factor expression, hormonal signaling, and phenolic compound metabolism in harvested sugarbeet roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Finger, F.L., Lafta, A.M., Dogramaci, M., Khan, M.F. 2023. Wounding rapidly alters transcription factor expression, hormonal signaling, and phenolic compound metabolism in harvested sugarbeet roots. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1070247.
Sugar beet root storage properties are unaffected by Cercospora leaf spot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Khan, M.F., Eide, J.D., Hakk, P.C., Lafta, A.M. 2023. Sugar beet root storage properties are unaffected by Cercospora leaf spot. Plant Disease. 107(6):1649-1958. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2156-RE.
Mechanism of sugarbeet seed germination enhanced by hydrogen peroxide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, C.N., Poore, R.C., Bolton, M.D., Fugate, K.K. 2022. Mechanism of sugarbeet seed germination enhanced by hydrogen peroxide. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article e888519. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.888519.
Newly developed sugarbeet lines with altered postharvest respiration rates differ in transcription factor and glycolytic enzyme expression Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Khan, M.F., Chu, C.N., Finger, F.L. 2022. Newly developed sugarbeet lines with altered postharvest respiration rates differ in transcription factor and glycolytic enzyme expression. Crop Science. 62(3):1251-1263. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20729.
Methyl jasmonate effects on sugarbeet root responses to postharvest dehydration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finger, F.L., Eide, J.D., Dogramaci, M., Fugate, K.K. 2021. Methyl jasmonate effects on sugarbeet root responses to postharvest dehydration. PeerJ. 9. Article e11623. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11623.
Genetic diversity is enhanced in wild x cultivated hybrids of sugarbeet despite multiple selection cycles for cultivated traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2021. Genetic diversity is enhanced in wild x cultivated hybrids of sugarbeet despite multiple selection cycles for cultivated traits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68:2549-2563. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01149-w.
Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage - (Proceedings)
Selenium-ethylene interplay in postharvest life of cut flowers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Costa, L.C., Luz, L.M., Nascimento, V.L., De Araujo, F.F., Santos, M.N., Franca, C.D., Da Silva, T.P., Fugate, K.K., Finger, F.L. 2020. Selenium-ethylene interplay in postharvest life of cut flowers. Frontiers in Plant Science. 11. Article e584698. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.584698.
Effect of Cercospora leaf spot on sugarbeet root storage properties - (Abstract Only)
Balance between oxidative stress and the antioxidant system is associated with the level of cold tolerance in sweet potato roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Araujo, N.O., Santos, M.N., De Araujo, F.F., Veras, M.L., Tello, J.P., Arruda, R.D., Fugate, K.K., Finger, F.L. 2020. Balance between oxidative stress and the antioxidant system is associated with the level of cold tolerance in sweet potato roots. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 172. Article e111359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2020.111359.
Dehydration during storage affects carbohydrate metabolism and the accumulation of non-sucrose carbohydrates in postharvest sugarbeet roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafta, A.M., Khan, M., Fugate, K.K. 2020. Dehydration during storage affects carbohydrate metabolism and the accumulation of non-sucrose carbohydrates in postharvest sugarbeet roots. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 2:100047. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100047.
Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Lafta, A.M., Khan, M. 2020. Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. p.76.
Inhibitors of tri- and tetra- polyamine oxidation, but not oxidation, impair the initial stages of wound-induced suberization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lulai, E.C., Young, L.L., Fugate, K.K., Neubauer, J., Campbell, L.G. 2019. Inhibitors of tri- and tetra- polyamine oxidation, but not oxidation, impair the initial stages of wound-induced suberization. Journal of Plant Physiology. 246-247:153092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2019.153092.
Genetic differentiation and diversity of sugarbeet germplasm resistant to sugarbeet root maggot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Genetic differentiation and diversity of sugarbeet germplasm resistant to sugarbeet root maggot. Plant Genetic Resources. 17(6):514-521. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262119000388.
Healing of Gladioulus grandiflora corms and Fusarium oxysporum infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, R.R., Ribeiro, W.S., Silva, S.M., Finger, F.L., Zanuncio, J.C., Correa, E.B., Bruno, R.L., Fugate, K.K., Da Costa, F.B., Araujo, R.H. 2019. Healing of Gladioulus grandiflora corms and Fusarium oxysporum infection. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 1559-2324. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2019.1652520.
Colocalization of sucrose synthase expression and sucrose storage in the sugarbeet taproot indicates a potential role for sucrose catabolism in sucrose accumulation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Martins, D.N., Grusak, M.A., Deckard, E.L., Finger, F.L. 2019. Colocalization of sucrose synthase expression and sucrose storage in the sugarbeet taproot indicates a potential role for sucrose catabolism in sucrose accumulation. Journal of Plant Physiology. 240:153016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2019.153016.
Effect of drought stress on plant growth, photosynthesis, and proline metabolism in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)
How do sugarbeets accumulate sucrose? - (Abstract Only)
Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Lafta, A., Mohamed, K. 2019. Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 49:98-100.
Effect of methyl jasmonate and Headline on root and sucrose yield - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Metzger, M., Eide, J.D., Larson, E., Lafta, A., Khan, M. 2019. Effect of methyl jasmonate and Headline on root and sucrose yield. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 49: 93-97.
Impact of drought stress on sugarbeet storage properties - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Khan, M.F. 2019. Impact of drought stress on sugarbeet storage properties. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 49: 101-103.
Bidirectional sucrose transporters are upregulated during sugar beet root storage - (Abstract Only)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Khan, M.F., Finger, F.L. 2018. Bidirectional sucrose transporters are upregulated during sugar beet root storage [abstract]. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, February 25-28, 2019, Anaheim, CA.
Drought stress increases sugarbeet root respiration rate and susceptibility to storage rots - (Abstract Only)
Lafta, A.M., Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Khan, M.F. 2019. Drought stress increases sugarbeet root respiration rate and susceptibility to storage rots [abstract]. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, February 25-28, 2019, Anaheim, CA.
Sugarbeet germplasm lines selected from crosses between wild Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima from France, Belgium, and Denmark and cultivated sugarbeet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2018. Sugarbeet germplasm lines selected from crosses between wild Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima from France, Belgium, and Denmark and cultivated sugarbeet. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 55 (3-4):3-20.
Methyl jasmonate alleviates drought stress in young sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Li, G., Lulai, E.C., Young, L.L., Deckard, E.L., Khan, M.F., Finger, F.L. 2018. Methyl jasmonate alleviates drought stress in young sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) plants. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/jac.12286.
Using nectar-related traits to enhance crop-pollinator interactions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prasifka, J.R., Mallinger, R.E., Portlas, Z.M., Hulke, B.S., Fugate, K.K., Paradis, T., Hampton, M.E., Carter, C.J. 2018. Using nectar-related traits to enhance crop-pollinator interactions. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00812.
Evidence for contemporary plant mitoviruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nibert, M.L., Vong, M., Fugate, K.K., Debat, H.J. 2018. Evidence for contemporary plant mitoviruses. Virology. 518:14-24.
Effect of methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid, Headline and Stadium on root yield, sucrose yield, and storage properties - (Proceedings)
Sugarbeet germplasm lines selected from crosses between cultivated sugarbeet and wild Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima from the United Kingdom - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2017. Sugarbeet germplasm lines selected from crosses between cultivated sugarbeet and wild Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima from the United Kingdom. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 54(1-2):20-34.
Glycolysis is dynamic and relates closely to respiration rate in stored sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Megguer, C.A., Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M., Ferrareze, J.P., Deckard, E.L., Campbell, L.G., Lulai, E.C., Finger, F.L. 2017. Glycolysis is dynamic and relates closely to respiration rate in stored sugarbeet roots. Frontiers in Plant Science. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00861.
Short- and long-term changes in sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) gene expression after postharvest jasmonic acid treatment - (Other)
De Oliveira, L.S., Fugate, K.K., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D., Deckard, E.L., Finger, F.L. 2017. Short- and long-term changes in sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) gene expression after postharvest jasmonic acid treatment. Data in Brief. 11:165-168.
Effect of methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid, Headline and Stadium on sucrose yield and storage properties - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Eide, J.D., Lafta, A.M., Khan, M.F. 2017. Effect of methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid, Headline and Stadium on sucrose yield and storage properties. 2016 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 47:88-92.
Jasmonic acid causes short- and long-term alterations to the transcriptome and the expression of defense genes in sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., DeOliveira, L.S., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D., Deckard, E.L., Finger, F.L. 2017. Jasmonic acid causes short- and long-term alterations to the transcriptome and the expression of defense genes in sugarbeet roots. Journal Plant Gene. 9:50-63.
Biological differences that distinguish the two major stages of wound healing in potato tubers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lulai, E.C., Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K., McCue, K.F. 2016. Biological differences that distinguish the two major stages of wound healing in potato tubers. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 11(12):e31256531. doi:10.1080/15592324.2016.1256531.
Effect of methyl jasmonate on seedling tolerance to drought and cold temperature stress - (Abstract Only)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Li, G., Khan, M.F. 2017. Effect of methyl jasmonate on seedling tolerance to drought and cold temperature stress [abstract.] Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 54(1-2):103.
Effect of methyl jasmonate on sugarbeet yield and storage properties - (Abstract Only)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Eide, J.D., Metzger, M., Lafta, A.M., Khan, M.F. 2017. Effect of methyl jasmonate on sugarbeet yield and storage properties [abstract.] Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 54(1-2):115.
Root yield and quality of sugarbeet hybrids with pollinators selected for sodium, potassium, or amino-nitrogen concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2018. Root yield and quality of sugarbeet hybrids with pollinators selected for sodium, potassium, or amino-nitrogen concentration. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. (1-2): 3-18.
Cold temperature delays wound healing in postharvest sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Ribeiro, W.S., Lulai, E.C., Deckard, E.L., Finger, F.L. 2016. Cold temperature delays wound healing in postharvest sugarbeet roots. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7:499. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00499.
Relationships between applied nitrogen fertilizer and postharvest storage properties of sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2016. Relationships between applied nitrogen fertilizer and postharvest storage properties of sugarbeet roots. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 53(1-2):2-13.
Effect of methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid, Headline and Stadium on sucrose yield and storage properties - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Eide, J.D., Ribeiro, W.S., DeOliveira, L.S. 2016. Effect of methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid, Headline and Stadium on sucrose yield and storage properties. 2015 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 46:73-76.
Effect of defoliation prior to a frost on postharvest respiration rate, extractable sucrose, and invert sugar concentration of sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K., Smith, L.J. 2015. Effect of defoliation prior to a frost on postharvest respiration rate, extractable sucrose, and invert sugar concentration of sugarbeet. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 52(3-4):2-29.
Relationships among impurity components, sucrose, and sugarbeet processing quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2015. Relationships among impurity components, sucrose, and sugarbeet processing quality. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 52(1-2):2-21.
Postharvet losses associated with Rhizoctonia crown and root rot of sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Windels, C.E., Fugate, K.K., Brantner, J.R. 2014. Postharvest losses associated with severity of Rhizoctonia crown and root rot of sugarbeet at harvest. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 51(1-2):31:51.
Generation and characterization of a sugarbeet transcriptome and transcript-based SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Fajardo, D., Schlautman, B., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D., Campbell, L.G., Wiesman, E.C., Zalapa, J.E. 2014. Generation and characterization of a sugarbeet transcriptome and transcript-based SSR markers. The Plant Genome. 7(2) doi: 10.3835/plantgenome2013.11.0038.
Divergent selection for amino-nitrogen concentration in sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2013. Divergent selection for amino-nitrogen concentration in sugarbeet roots. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 50:1-13.
Postharvest salicylic acid treatment reduces storage rots in water-stressed but no unstressed sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D., Deckard, E.L., Campbell, L.G., Finger, F.L. 2013. Postharvest salicylic acid treatment reduces storage rots in water-stressed but not unstressed sugarbeet roots. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 85:162-166.
Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose concentration of Rhizoctonia-infected sugarbeet roots - (Proceedings)
Campbell, L.G., Windels, C., Fugate, K.K., Brantner, J. 2013. Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose concentration of Rhizoctonia-infected sugarbeet roots. 2012 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 43:114-120.
Jasmonic acid does not increase oxidative defense mechanisms or common defense-related enzymes in postharvest sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferrareze, J.P., Fugate, K.K., Bolton, M.D., Deckard, E.L., Campbell, L.G., Finger, F. 2013. Jasmonic acid does not increase oxidative defense mechanisms or common defense-related enzymes in postharvest sugarbeet roots. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 77:11-18.
Use of jasmonic acid and salicylic acid to inhibit growth of sugarbeet storage rot pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Fugate, K.K., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D. 2013. Use of jasmonic acid and salicylic acid to inhibit growth of sugarbeet storage rot pathogens [abstract.] Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 50:51.
Registration of F1025, F1026, and F1027 sugarbeet germplasm with low concentrations of sodium, potassium, or amino-nitrogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2013. Registration of F1025, F1026, and F1027 sugarbeet germplasm with low concentrations of sodium, potassium, or amino-nitrogen. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7:250-256.
Analysis of sucrose from sugar beet - (Book / Chapter)
McGrath, J.M., Fugate, K.K. 2012. Analysis of sucrose from sugar beet. In: Preedy, V. R., editor. Dietary Sugars: Chemistry, Analysis, Function and Effects. Food and Nutritional Components in Focus No. 3. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing. p. 526-545.
Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose concentration of Rhizoctonia-infected sugar beet roots - (Abstract Only)
Windels, C.E., Brantner, J.R., Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K. 2012. Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose concentration of Rhizoctonia-infected sugar beet roots [abstract.] American Phytopathology Society Abstracts. 320-P. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2012_Meeting_Abstracts/aps12abP320.htm
Effect of pyraclostrobin on postharvest storage and quality of sugarbeet harvested before and after a frost - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K., Smith, L.J. 2012. Effect of pyraclostrobin on postharvest storage and quality of sugarbeet harvested before and after a frost. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 49:1-25.
Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose content of Rhizoctonia-infected sugarbeet roots - (Proceedings)
Campbell, L.G., Windels, C., Fugate, K.K., Brantner, J. 2012. Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose content of Rhizoctonia-infected sugarbeet roots. 2011 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 42:140-145.
Control of storage rot by induction of plant defense mechanisms using jasmonic acid and salicylic acid - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D. 2012. Control of storage rot by induction of plant defense mechanisms using jasmonic acid and salicylic acid. 2011 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 42:146-148.
Postharvest jasmonic acid treatment of sugarbeet roots reduces rot due to Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium claviforme, and Phoma betae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D., Deckard, E.L., Campbell, L.G. 2012. Postharvest jasmonic acid treatment of sugarbeet roots reduces rot due to Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium claviforme, and Phoma betae. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 65:1-4.
Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose content of Rhizoctonia-infected sugarbeet roots - (Proceedings)
Campbell, L.G., Windels, C.E., Fugate, K.K., Brantner, J. 2011. Postharvest respiration rate and sucrose content of Rhizoctonia-infected sugarbeet roots. 2010 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 41:167-172. Available: http://www.sbreb.org/research/prod/prod10/CampbellPostHarvestRhizRoots2010.pdf.
Fusarium yellows affects postharvest respiration rate, sucrose concentration, and invert sugar in sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Fugate, K.K., Niehaus, W.S. 2011. Fusarium yellows affects postharvest respiration rate, sucrose concentration, and invert sugar in sugarbeet. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 48:17-39.
Metabolic Profile of Wound-Induced Changes in Primary Carbon Metabolism in Sugarbeet Root - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafta, A.M., Fugate, K.K. 2011. Metabolic profile of wound-induced changes in primary carbon metabolism in sugarbeet root. Phytochemistry. 72:476-489.
Metabolic changes associated with elevated respiration rate in stored sugarbeet roots after injury - (Abstract Only)
Lafta, A.M., Fugate, K.K. 2011. Metabolic changes associated with elevated respiration rate in stored sugarbeet roots after injury [abstract.] Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 48:74.
Jasmonic acid and salicylic acid inhibit growth of three sugarbeet storage rot pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Fugate, K.K., Ferrareze, J.P., Bolton, M.D. 2011. Jasmonic acid and salicylic acid inhibit growth of three sugarbeet storage rot pathogens [abstract.] Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 48:69.
Ethylene Production and Ethylene Effects on Respiration Rate of Postharvest Sugarbeet Roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Suttle, J.C., Campbell, L.G. 2010. Ethylene Production and Ethylene Effects on Respiration Rate of Postharvest Sugarbeet Roots. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 56:71-76
Dehydration Accelerates Respiration in Postharvest Sugarbeet Roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafta, A.M., Fugate, K.K. 2009. Dehydration Accelerates Respiration in Postharvest Sugarbeet Roots. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 54:32-37.
Alterations in Respiration Rate and Glycolytic Intermediates in Wounded Sugarbeet Roots - (Abstract Only)
Lafta, A.M., Fugate, K.K. 2009. Alterations in Respiration Rate and Glycolytic Intermediates in Wounded Sugarbeet Roots [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists and Phycological Society of America. Paper No. P51009, p 346.
Dehydration accelerates root respiration and impacts sugarbeet raffinose metabolism - (Abstract Only)
Lafta, A.M., Fugate, K.K. 2009. Dehydration Accelerates Root Respiration and Impacts Sugarbeet Raffinose Metabolism [abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 46(1&2):80.
What controls respiration rate in stored sugarbeet roots - (Abstract Only)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M. 2009. What Controls Respiration Rate in Stored Sugarbeet Roots [abstract]. Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 46(1&2):69.
Aphanomyces effects on carbohydrate impurities and sucrose extractability in postharvest sugar beet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klotz, K.L., Campbell, L.G. 2009. Effects of Aphanomyces Root Rot on Carbohydrate Impurities and Sucrose Extractability in Postharvest Sugar Beet. Plant Disease. 93(1):94-99.
Impact of storage temperature duration, and harvest date on sugarbeet raffinoise metabolism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haagenson, D.M., Klotz, K.L., Campbell, L.G. 2008. Impact of storage temperature, storage duration, and harvest date on sugarbeet raffinose metabolism. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 49:221-228. doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2008.02.007
Respiration in postharvest sugarbeet roots is not limited by respiratory capacity or adenylates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klotz, K.L., Finger, F.L., Anderson, M.D. 2008. Respiration in Postharvest Sugarbeet Roots is not Limited by Respiratory Capacity or Adenylates. Journal of Plant Physiology. 165(14):1500-1510. doi:10.1016/j.jplph.2007.12.001.
Postharvest Storage Losses Associated with Rhizomania in Sugar Beet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Klotz, K.L., Smith, L.J. 2008. Postharvest storage losses associated with rhizomania in sugar beet. Plant Disease. 92:575-580.
In situ hybridization of riboprobes for two sucrose synthase transcripts in sugarbeet root tissue - (Abstract Only)
Martins, D.N., Klotz, K.L., Finger, F.L. 2007. In situ hybridization of riboprobes for two sucrose synthase transcripts in sugarbeet root tissue [abstract.] Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology. 19(Supplement).
Ethylene production and its effect on storage respiration rate in wounded and unwounded sugarbeet roots - (Proceedings)
Klotz, K.L., Suttle, J.C. 2007. Ethylene production and its effect on storage respiration rate in wounded and unwounded sugarbeet roots. In: Proceeding of the 34th Biennial Meeting of the American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists, Agriculture, February 28-March 3, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah. p.138-142.
WOUNDING, ANOXIA AND COLD INDUCE SUGARBEET SUCROSE SYNTHASE TRANSCRIPTIONAL CHANGES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO PROTEIN EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klotz, K.L., Haagenson, D.M. 2008. Wounding, anoxia and cold induce sugarbeet sucrose synthase transcriptional changes that are unrelated to protein expression and activity. Journal of Plant Physiology. 165:423-434.
Effect of scapling on root respiration rate - (Other)
Klotz, K.L., Bredehoeft, M. 2007. Effect of scapling on root respiration rate. Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative 2006 Research Report. p 54-57.
Impact of Rhizomania on Storage Respiration Rate and Sugar Loss - (Proceedings)
Campbell, L.G., Klotz, K.L. 2007. Impact of Rhizomania on Storage Respiration Rate and Sugar Loss. 2006 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports, Cooperative Extension Service, North Dakota State University. 37:107-109.
Microplate assay for rapid determination of sucrose, glucose, fructose and raffinose - (Abstract Only)
Klotz, K.L., Martins, D.N. 2007. Microplate assay for rapid determination of sucrose, glucose, fructose, and raffinose [abstract]. In: Proceedings from the 34th Biennial Meeting of the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, Operations, February 29-March 3, 2007. Salt Lake City, Utah. p. 125.
Ethylene production and its effect on storage respiration rate in wounded and unwounded sugarbeet roots - (Abstract Only)
Klotz, K.L., Suttle, J.C. 2007. Ethylene production and its effect on storage respiration rate in wounded and unwounded sugarbeet roots [abstract.] Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 44(3-4):139.
Characterizing sugarbeet varieties for postharvest storage losses is complicated by environmental effects and genotype x environment interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Klotz, K.L. 2007. Characterizing sugarbeet varieties for postharvest storage losses is complicated by environmental effects and genotype x environment interactions. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 87:121-127.
POSTHARVEST STORAGE LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH APHANOMYCES ROOT ROT IN SUGARBEET. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.G., Klotz, K.L. 2006. Postharvest Storage Losses Associated with Aphanomyces Root Rot in Sugarbeet. Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 43(4):113-128.
SUGARBEET SUCROSE SYNTHASE GENES DIFFER IN STRUCTURE AND ORGAN-SPECIFIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL EXPRESSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haagenson, D.M., Klotz, K.L., McGrath, J.M. 2006. Sugarbeet sucrose synthase genes differ in organ-specific and developmental expression. Journal of Plant Physiology. 163:102-106.
IMPACT OF SUGARBEET ROOT MASS AND SURFACE AREA ON POSTHARVEST RESPIRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haagenson, D.M., Klotz, K.L., Campbell, L.G., Khan, M.F. 2006. Relationships between Root Size and Postharvest Respiration Rate. Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 43(4):129-144.
WOUNDING INCREASES GLYCOLYTIC BUT NOT SOLUBLE SUCROLYTIC ACTIVITIES IN STORED SUGARBEET ROOT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klotz, K.L., Finger, F.L., Anderson, M.D. 2006. Wounding increases glycolytic but not soluble sucrolytic activities in stored sugarbeet root. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 41:48-55.
SUGARBEET SUCROSE SYNTHASE GENE EXPRESSION IS ORGAN-SPECIFIC, DEVELOPMENTALLY REGULATED, AND AFFECTED BY ABIOTIC STRESSES. - (Abstract Only)
Klotz, K.L., Haagenson, D.M. 2005. Sugarbeet sucrose synthase gene expression is organ-specific, developmentally regulated, and affected by abiotic stresses [abstract]. Annual Meeting Abstracts [CD ROM]. Madison, WI ASA-CSSA-SSSA.
BIOTECHNOLOGY FORUM: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. - (Proceedings)
Klotz, K.L., Martens, R. 2005. Biotechnology forum: a look into the future of biotechnology. Proceedings American Society Sugar Beet Technologists, March 2-5, 2005, Palm Springs, CA. p. 221-222.
SUCROSE SYNTHASE GENE EXPRESSION IS TISSUE-SPECIFIC, DEVELOPMENTALLY EGULATED, AND INFLUENCED BY ABIOTIC STRESSES - (Proceedings)
Klotz, K.L., Haagenson, D.M., Mcgrath, J.M. 2005. Sucrose synthase gene expression is tissue-specific, developmentally regulated, and influenced by abiotic stresses [Abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 42(1&):62-63.
RAFFINOSE SYNTHASE IS INFLUENCED BY POSTHARVEST STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND DURATION. - (Proceedings)
Haagenson, D.M., Klotz, K.L. 2005. Raffinose synthase is influenced by postharvest storage temperature and duration [Abstract]. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 42(1&2):62.
POSTHARVEST DEGRADATION OF SUGAR BEET - (Book / Chapter)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G. 2009. Postharvest Deterioration of Sugar Beet. In: Harveson, R.M., Hanson, L.E., Hein, G.L., editors. Compendium of Beet Diseases and Pests. 2nd edition. St. Paul, MN: The American Phytopathological Society. p. 92-94.
INFLUENCE OF HARVEST DATE AND STORAGE TEMPERATURE ON SUGARBEET ROOT RAFFINOSE ACCUMULATION - (Abstract Only)
Haagenson, D.M., Klotz, K.L. 2004. Raffinose synthase is influenced by postharvest storage temperature and duration [abstract.] Abstracts from ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting 31 Oct-4 Nov, 2004, Seattle, WA. [CD-ROM.]
STORAGE - (Book / Chapter)
Campbell, L.G., Klotz, K.L. 2006. Storage. In: Draycott, A.P. Sugar Beet. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd. p. 387-408.
SUCROSE CATABOLISM IN DEVELOPING ROOTS OF THREE BETA VULGARIS GENOTYPES WITH DIFFERENT YIELD AND SUCROSE ACCUMULATING CAPACITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klotz, K.L., Campbell, L.G. 2004. Sucrose catabolism in developing roots of three beta vulgaris genotypes with different yield and sucrose accumulating capacities. Journal of Sugarbeet Research. 41(3):73-88
IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE, LENGTH OF STORAGE AND POSTHARVEST DISEASE ON SUCROSE CATABOLISM IN SUGARBEET. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klotz, K.L., Finger, F.L. 2004. Impact of temperature, length of storage and postharvest disease on sucrose catabolism in sugarbeet. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 34:1-9.
RESPIRATION RATE OF POSTHARVEST SUGARBEET ROOT IS UNRELATED TO RESPIRATORY CAPACITY OR ADENYLATES. - (Abstract Only)
Klotz, K.L., Finger, F.L. 2004. Respiration rate of postharvest sugarbeet root is unrelated to respiratory capacity or adenylates. [abstract] 5TH International Postharvest Symposium. Abstract No. S9-43, 92.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - (Book / Chapter)
Klotz, K.L. 2005. Anatomy and physiology. In: Biancardi, E., Campbell, L.G., Skaracis, G.N., and De Biaggi, M. Genetics and Breeding of Sugar Beet. Enfield, New Hampshire, Science Publishers, Inc. p. 9-18.
INDUCTION OF RESPIRATION BY WOUNDING IS TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT IN SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOT. - (Abstract Only)
KLOTZ, K.L., FINGER, F.F., ANDERSON, M.D. INDUCTION OF RESPIRATION BY WOUNDING IS TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT IN SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOT. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS ANNUAL MEETING. 2003. p. 81. Abstract No. 283.
IMPACT OF SUGARBEET ROOT DISEASES ON POSTHARVEST STORAGE - (Proceedings)
CAMPBELL, L.G., KLOTZ, K.L. IMPACT OF SUGARBEET ROOT DISEASES ON POSTHARVEST STORAGE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1ST JOINT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BEET RESEARCH AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SUGAR BEET TECHNOLOGISTS CONGRESS. 2003. P.409-414.
CONTRIBUTION OF CYTOCHROME C AND ALTERNATIVE AXIDASE PATHWAYS TO RESPIRATORY SUCROSE LOSS IN POSTHARVEST SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOTS. - (Proceedings)
KLOTZ, K.L., ANDERSON, M., FINGER, F. CONTRIBUTION OF CYTOCHROME C AND ALTERNATIVE AXIDASE PATHWAYS TO RESPIRATORY SUCROSE LOSS IN POSTHARVEST SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOTS. Proceedings of the 1st Joint International Institute for Beet Research and the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists Congress. 2003. p. 915-919.
COMPARISON OF SUCROSE CATABOLISM IN ROOTS OF THREE BETA VULGARIS L. GENOTYPES WITH DIFFERENT YIELD AND SUCROSE ACCUMULATING CAPACITIES. - (Proceedings)
KLOTZ, K.L., CAMPBELL, L.G. COMPARISON OF SUCROSE CATABOLISM IN ROOTS OF THREE BETA VULGARIS L. GENOTYPES WITH DIFFERENT YIELD AND SUCROSE ACCUMULATING CAPACITIES. Proceedings of the 1st Joint International Institute for Beet Research and the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists Congress. 2003. p. 505-509.
COMPARISON OF SCUROSE CATABOLISM IN ROOTS OF THREE BETA VULGAR L GENOTYPES WITH DIFFERENT YIELD AND SUCROSE ACCUMULATING CAPACITIES - (Abstract Only)
KLOTZ, K.L., CAMPBELL, L.G. COMPARISON OF SCUROSE CATABOLISM IN ROOTS OF THREE BETA VULGAR L GENOTYPES WITH DIFFERENT YIELD AND SUCROSE ACCUMULATING CAPACITIES. Abstract of Joint Meeting of International Institute for Beet Research and the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SUGARBEET TECHNOLOGISTS. 2003. Abstract p. 61.
CONTRIBUTION OF CYTOCHROME C AND ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE PATHWAYS TO RESPIRATORY SUCROSE LOSS IN POSTHARVEST SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOTS - (Abstract Only)
KLOTZ, K.L., ANDERSON, M.D. CONTRIBUTION OF CYTOCHROME C AND ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE PATHWAYS TO RESPIRATORY SUCROSE LOSS IN POSTHARVEST SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOTS. ABSTRACTS OF JOINT MEETING OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BEET RESEARCH AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SUGARBEET TECHNOLOGISTS. 2003. ABSTRACT p. 60.
IMPACT OF ROOT DISEASES ON POST-HARVEST STORAGE. - (Abstract Only)
CAMPBELL, L.G., KLOTZ, K.L. IMPACT OF ROOT DISEASES ON POST-HARVEST STORAGE.. Abstracts of Joint Meeting of International Insitute for Beet Research and the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists. 2003. Abstract p. 59.
IMPACT OF ROOT DISEASES ON STORAGE - (Proceedings)
CAMPBELL, L.G., KLOTZ, K.L. IMPACT OF ROOT DISEASES ON STORAGE. 2002 SUGARBEET RESEARCH AND EXTENSION REPORTS, cooperative extension service, North Dakota State University. 2003. v. 33 p. 254-257.
CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOFORMS IN SUGARBEET ROOT. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
KLOTZ, K.L., FINGER, F.L., SHELVER, W.L. CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOFORMS IN SUGARBEET ROOT. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY. 2003. V. 41 P. 107-115.
SUGARBEET ROOT SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOFORMS DIFFER IN DEVELOPMENTAL EXPRESSION, SUBUNIT COMPOSITION AND RESPONSE TO PH. - (Abstract Only)
IMPACT OF ROOT DISEASES ON STORAGE: EXTRACTABLE SUGAR AND RESPIRATION - (Experiment Station)
IMPACT OF ROOT DISEASES ON STORAGE: CARBOHYDRATE IMPURITY FORMATION - (Proceedings)
CONTRIBUTION OF INVERTASE AND SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOFORMS TO SUCROSE CATABOLISM IN DEVELOPING SUGARBEET ROOTS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ACTIVITY AND STABILITY OF A SOLUBLE ACID INVERTASE FROM SUGARBEET ROOTS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECT OF APHANOMYCES ON STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS - (Abstract Only)
SUGARBEET ROOT SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOFORMS ARE TETRAMERS COMPOSED OF VARYING RATIOS OF TWO PUTATIVE SUBUNITS. - (Abstract Only)
BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THREE SUGARBEET ROOT SUCROLYTIC ENZYMES AND THEIRIMPLICATIONS FOR POSTHARVEST SUCROSE LOSS. - (Proceedings)
SUCROSE CATABOLISM DURING SUGARBEET ROOT DEVELOPMENT: CHANGES IN SUCROLYTICISOENZYME ACTIVITIES AND CARBOHYDRATE ACCUMULATION DURING GROWTH. - (Proceedings)
SUCROSE METABOLISM IN POSTHARVEST SUGARBEET ROOTS: ACTIVITIES AND PROPERTIES OF THE MAJOR SUCROLYTIC ENZYMES. - (Proceedings)
BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THREE SUGARBEET ROOT SUCROLYTIC ENZYMES AND THEIRIMPLICATIONS FOR POSTHARVEST SUCROSE LOSS. - (Abstract Only)
SUCROSE CATABOLISM DURING SUGARBEET ROOT DEVELOPMENT: CHANGES IN SUCROLYTICISOENZYME ACTIVITIES AND CARBOHYDRATE ACCULUMATION DURING GROWTH. - (Abstract Only)
SUCROLYTIC ISOENZYME ACTIVITIES CHANGE WITH SUGARBEET (BETA VULGARIS L.) ROOT DEVELOPMENT. - (Abstract Only)
PROPERTIES OF A SOLUBLE ACID INVERTASE FROM BETA VULGARIS L. ROOTS. - (Abstract Only)
SUCROSE METABOLIZING ENZYMES AND SUCROSE LOSSES IN SUGARBEET - (Proceedings)
SUCROSE METABOLISM - BOON AND BANE OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY - (Trade Journal)
CONTRIBUTION OF INVERTASE AND SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOENZYMES TO SUCROSE LOSSES IN SUGARBEET - (Proceedings)
CONTRIBUTION OF INVERTASE AND SUCROSE SYNTHASE ISOENZYMES TO SUCROSE LOSSES IN SUGARBEET - (Abstract Only)