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Tracie Matsumoto Brower (PhD)
Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research
Research Horticulturist

Phone: (808) 959-4358
Fax: (808) 959-3539

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Projects
Conservation, Management, and Genetic Improvement of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit, Nut, and Beverage Crop Germplasm for the Pacific Region
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 444088
Crop Health and Genetic Improvement of Sub-Tropical and Tropical Crops in the Pacific
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445179
Transfer and Evaluation of Coffee Germplasm for the United States
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445006
Germplasm Acquisition/Maintenance and Horticultural Evaluation of Theobroma cacao Clones
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 436462
Coordinated Approach to Coffee Leaf Rust
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 441359
Developing an Efficient Breeding Pipeline for Producing CLR-resistant Coffee Cultivars and Maintain Unique Quality
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 441814

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Avocado cultivar and tree-to-tree leaf compositional differences affect infestation severity of Pseudocysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosch, M.J., Liang, P., Sun, X.N., Hall, S., Love, K., Cox, D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Follett, P.A., Stockton, D.G. 2024. Avocado cultivar and tree-to-tree leaf compositional differences affect infestation severity of Pseudocysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae). Environmental Entomology. Article nvae066. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae066.
Non-destructive identification of varieties of Hawaii-grown avocados using near-infrared spectroscopy: Feasibility studies using bench-top and handheld spectrometers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Godbout, J.M., Ladizinsky, N.C., Harris, S., Postler, M.L., Sun, X.N., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Liang, P. 2024. Non-destructive identification of varieties of Hawaii-grown avocados using near-infrared spectroscopy: Feasibility studies using bench-top and handheld spectrometers. PLOS ONE. 19(6). Article e0303532. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303532.
Evaluation of Coffea arabica cultivars for resistance to Meloidogyne konaensis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Myers, R.Y., Mello, C.L., Nagai, C., Sipes, B.S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2023. Evaluation of Coffea arabica cultivars for resistance to Meloidogyne konaensis. Agriculture. 13(6). Article 1168. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13061168.
First report of the physiological race of Hemileia vastatrix (coffee leaf rust) in Hawai'i Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Sugiyama, L.S., Fukada, M., Nagai, C., Pereira, A., Silva, M., Varzea, V. 2023. First report of the physiological race of Hemileia vastatrix (coffee leaf rust) in Hawai'i. Plant Disease. 107(8):2528. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0460-PDN.
Epidemiology of cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity of viral populations associated with Ananas germplasm and improvement of virus diagnostic protocols Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Wang, X., Borth, W., Domingo, R., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Hu, J. 2022. Genetic diversity of viral populations associated with Ananas germplasm and improvement of virus diagnostic protocols. Pathogens. 11(12). Article 1470. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11121470.
Laboratory studies assessing the microbial biocontrol potential of diverse strains of Beauveria bassiana isolated from coffee berry borer, with emphasis on strains from Hawai'i Island and comparisons to commercial strain GHA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wraight, S.P., Howes, R.L., Castrillo, L.A., Griggs, M.H., Galaini-Wraight, S., Carruthers, R.I., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M. 2022. Laboratory studies assessing the microbial biocontrol potential of diverse strains of Beauveria bassiana isolated from coffee berry borer, with emphasis on strains from Hawai'i Island and comparisons to commercial strain GHA. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 194. Article 107819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107819.
Genome sequence of pineapple secovirus B, a second sadwavirus reported infecting Ananas comosus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Geering, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Wang, X., Borth, W., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Moyle, R., Sharman, M., Hu, J., Thomas, J. 2022. Genome sequence of pineapple secovirus B, a second sadwavirus reported infecting Ananas comosus. Archives of Virology. 167:2801-2804. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05590-9.
Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) from the recent invasion into Hawaii shares a genotypic relationship with Latin American populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez-Camejo, L.A., Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Sugiyama, L.S., Fukada, M., Brann, M., Moffitt, A., Liu, J., Aime, M.C. 2022. Coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) from the recent invasion into Hawaii shares a genotypic relationship with Latin American populations. The Journal of Fungi. 8(2). Article 189. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8020189.
Toward a zero-waste model: Potential for microorganism growth on agricultural waste products in Hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heureux, A.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M. 2022. Toward a zero-waste model: Potential for microorganism growth on agricultural waste products in Hawaii. Algal Research. 62. Article 102640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2022.102640.
The chromosome-level rambutan genome reveals a significant role of segmental duplication in the expansion of resistance genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, J., Meinhardt, L.W., Goenaga, R.J., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Zhang, D., Yin, Y. 2022. The chromosome-level rambutan genome reveals a significant role of segmental duplication in the expansion of resistance genes. Horticulture Research. 9:uhac014. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac014.
Signatures of selection in recently domesticated macadamia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, J., Zhang, W., Zhang, X., Ma, X., Zhang, S., Chen, S., Wang, Y., Jia, H., Liao, Z., Lin, J., Zhu, M., Xu, X., Cai, M., Zeng, H., Wan, J., Yang, W., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Hardner, C., Nock, C.J., Ming, R. 2022. Signatures of selection in recently domesticated macadamia. Nature Communications. 13. Article 242. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27937-7.
Targeted transcriptomics reveals signatures of large-scale independent origins and concerted regulation of effector genes in Radopholus similis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Viera, P., Myers, R.Y., Pellegrin, C., Wram, C., Hesse, C.N., Maier, T.R., Georgios, K.D., Zasada, I.A., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Danchin, E.G., Baum, T.J., Eves-Van Den Akker, S., Nemchinov, L.G. 2021. Targeted transcriptomics reveals signatures of large-scale independent origins and concerted regulation of effector genes in Radopholus similis. PLoS Pathogens. 17:11. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1010036.
Rambutan genome revealed gene networks for spine formation and aril development Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, W., Lin, J., Li, J., Zhen, S., Zhang, X., Chen, S., Ma, X., Dong, F., Jia, H., Xu, X., Yang, Z., Ma, P., Deng, F., Deng, B., Huang, Y., Li, Z., Lv, X., Ma, Y., Liao, Z., Lin, Z., Lin, J., Zhang, S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Xia, R., Zhang, J., Ming, R. 2021. Rambutan genome revealed gene networks for spine formation and aril development. The Plant Journal. 108(4):1037-1052. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15491.
A novel ampelovirus associated with mealybug wilt of pineapple (Ananas comosus) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Wang, X., Borth, W., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M., Hu, J.S. 2021. A novel ampelovirus associated with mealybug wilt of pineapple (Ananas comosus). Virus Genes. 57:464-468. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11262-021-01852-x.
Vulnerability of coffee (Coffea) genetic resources in the United States Reprint Icon - (Literature Review)
Krishnan, S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Nagai, C., Falconer, J., Shriner, S., Long, J., Medrano, J., Vega, F.E. 2021. Vulnerability of coffee (Coffea) genetic resources in the United States. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01217-1.
Phytophthora palmivora causing disease on theobroma cacao in hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Quintanilla, W.E., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Gutierrez, O.A., Marelli, J. 2021. Phytophthora palmivora causing disease on theobroma cacao in hawaii. Phytopathology. 11(5). Article 396. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11050396.
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana strain GHA spray applications against coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei on Hawaii Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Virulence tests of Neofusicoccum parvum, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, and Phytophthora palmivora on Theobroma cacao Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A. S., Keith, L. M., Matsumoto, T. K., Gutierrez, O. A., & Marelli, J. P. (2021). Virulence tests of Neofusicoccum parvum, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, and Phytophthora palmivora on Theobroma cacao. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 159:851–862. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-021-02210-1.
Genetic diversity among naturally-occurring strains of Beauveria bassiana associated with the introduced coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei, (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Hawai'i Island Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castrillo, L.A., Wraight, S.P., Galaini-Wraight, S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Howes, R.L., Keith, L.M. 2020. Genetic diversity among naturally-occurring strains of Beauveria bassiana associated with the introduced coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei, (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Hawai'i Island. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2020.107456.
Identification and complete genomic sequence of a novel sadwavirus discovered in pineapple (Ananas comosus) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larrea-Sarmiento, A., Olmedo-Velarde, A., Green, J.C., Al Rwahnih, M., Wang, X., Li, Y., Wu, W., Zhang, J., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Melzer, M.J., Hu, J.S. 2020. Identification and complete genomic sequence of a novel sadwavirus discovered in pineapple (Ananas comosus). Archives of Virology. 165:1245-1248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-020-04592-9.
Further genomic characterization of pineapple mealybug wilt-associated viruses using high-throughput sequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Green, J.C., Al Rwahnih, M., Olmedo, V.A., Melzer, M.J., Hamin, I., Borth, W.B., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Wall, M.M., Hu, J.S. 2020. Further genomic characterization of pineapple mealybug wilt-associated viruses using high-throughput sequencing. Tropical Plant Pathology. 45:64-72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40858-019-00330-y.
The bracteatus pineapple genome and domestication of clonally propagated crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Using spatially-explicit, time-dependent analysis to understand how social factors influence biological invasion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niemiec, R., Asner, G., Gaertner, J., Brodrick, P., Vaughn, N., Heckler, J., Hughes, F., Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2019. Using spatially-explicit, time-dependent analysis to understand how social factors influence biological invasion. Conservation Biology. 34(2):505-514. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13409.
Transcriptome analysis of a Radopholus similis population isolated in Hawai'i Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Vieira, P., Myers, R.Y., Mello, C.L., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Kamo, K.K. 2019. Transcriptome analysis of a Radopholus similis population isolated in Hawai'i. Journal of Nematology. 51:43. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2019-065.
First report of zucchini tigre mosaic virus infecting bitter melon (momordica charantia) in Hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Boluk, G., Quinto, E., Hamin, I., Borth, W., Melzer, M., Green, J., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Sun, G., Hu, J. 2019. First report of zucchini tigre mosaic virus infecting bitter melon (momordica charantia) in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 103(5). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-18-1391-PDN.
First report of Neofusicoccum parvum causing pod rot on cacao in Hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puig, A.S., Jean-Philippe, M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Gutierrez, O.A. 2019. First report of Neofusicoccum parvum causing pod rot on cacao in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 103(6). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-18-1719-PDN.
First report of Apple of Peru (Nicandra physalodes) infected with pepper mottle virus in Hawai'i Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Hamin, I., Borth, W.B., Melzer, M.J., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Sun, G.F., Hu, J.S. 2018. First report of Apple of Peru (Nicandra physalodes) infected with pepper mottle virus in Hawai'i. Plant Disease. 103(1):169. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-18-1061-PDN.
First report of bean yellow mosaic virus infecting nasturtium (tropical majus) in Hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Ocenar, J.R., Hamim, I., Borth, W.B., Fukada, M.T., Melzer, M.J., Suzuki, J.Y., Wall, M.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Sun, G., Ko, M., Hu, J.S. 2018. First report of bean yellow mosaic virus infecting nasturtium (tropical majus) in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 103(1):168. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-18-1082-PDN.
Collection, isolation, in vitro culture, and laboratory transmission of Hirsutella eleutheratorum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae) from coffee berry borer on Hawaii Island Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wraight, S.P., Wraight-Galaini, S., Castrillo, L.A., Griggs, M., Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2018. Collection, isolation, in vitro culture, and laboratory transmission of Hirsutella eleutheratorum (Hypocreales: Ophiocordycipitaceae) from coffee berry borer on Hawaii Island. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 157:53-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2018.08.002.
Guava SSR analysis: Diversity assessment in US and similarity to accessions associated with reducing citrus huanglongbing in Vietnam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stover, E., Aradhya, M., Gozlecki, S., Crane, J., Matsumoto Brower, T., Mayo- Riley, C., Zee, F., Gottwald, T., Hall, D. 2018. Guava SSR analysis: diversity assessment in US and similarity to accessions associated with reducing citrus huanglongbing in Vietnam. Journal of American Pomological Society. 72:242-250.
Prevalence of naturally-occurring strains of Beauveria bassiana in populations of coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei on Hawaii Island, with observations on coffee plant-H. hampei-B. bassiana interactions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wraight, S.P., Galaini-Wraight, S., Howes, R.L., Castrillo, L.A., Carruthers, R.I., Smith, R.H., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M. 2018. Prevalence of naturally-occurring strains of Beauveria bassiana in populations of coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei on Hawaii Island, with observations on coffee plant-H. hampei-B. bassiana interactions. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2018.07.008.
Cacao genetic resources research at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)
Goenaga, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M., Zhang, D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Gutierrez, O.A. 2018. Cacao genetic resources research at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.
Field sampling strategies for coffee berry borer (coleoptra: curculionidae: scolytinae) infesting berries in coffee farms in Hawaii Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aristizabal, L.F., Shriner, S., Hollingsworth, R., Mascarin, G.M., Chavez, B., Matsumoto, T., Arthurs, S.P. (2018) "Field sampling strategies for coffee berry borer (Coleoptra: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) infesting berries in coffee farms in Hawaii," International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. Cambridge University Press,38(4),pp.418-426. doi: 10.1017/S174275841800022X.
Floral developmental timing in the ornamental progenitor species Anthurium amnicola Dressler - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suzuki, J.Y., Horrell, J.R., Imamura, J.L., Amore, T.D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2017. Floral developmental timing in the ornamental progenitor species Anthurium amnicola Dressler. Aroideana. 40:40-48.
Isolation of anthurium nuclei for molecular applications Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Suzuki, J.Y., Amore, T.D., Horrell, J.R., Imamura, J.S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2017. Isolation of anthurium nuclei for molecular applications. Acta Horticulturae. 52(9S):S372. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.52.9S.S1.
Organ-specific transcriptome profiling of metabolic and pigment biosynthesis pathways in the floral ornamental progenitor species Anthurium amnicola Dressler - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suzuki, J.Y., Amore, T.D., Calla Zalles, B., Palmer, N.A., Scully, E.D., Sattler, S.E., Sarath, G., Lichty, J.S., Myers, R.Y., Keith, L.M., Matsumoto, T.K., Geib, S.M. 2017. Organ-specific transcriptome profiling of metabolic and pigment biosynthesis pathways in the floral ornamental progenitor species Anthurium amnicola Dressler. Scientific Reports. 7:1596.
Rebuilding Hawaii’s Anthurium germplasm collection for cultivar and species preservation, breeding, and biotechnological research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Amore, T.D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Toves, P.J., Lichty, J.S. 2017. Rebuilding Hawaii’s Anthurium germplasm collection for cultivar and species preservation, breeding, and biotechnological research. Acta Horticulturae. 1185:117-122.
Development of chloroplast single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as a tool towards interspecies typing of Anthurium germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suzuki, J.Y., Geib, S.M., Carlsen, M.M., Henriquez, C.L., Amore, T.D., Sim, S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Myers, R.Y. 2017. Development of chloroplast single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as a tool towards interspecies typing of Anthurium germplasm. Acta Horticulturae. 1167:257-270.
Coffee harvest management by manipulation of coffee flowering with plant growth regulators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matsumoto, T.K., Lopez, J. 2016. Coffee harvest management by manipulation of coffee flowering with plant growth regulators. Acta Horticulturae. 1130:219-224.
Droplet-vitrification and morphohistological studies of cryopreserved shoot tips of cultivated and wild pineapple genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souza, F.V., Ergun, K., Vieria De Jesus, L., De Souza, E.H., Amorim, V., Skogerboe, D.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Alves, A.A., Ledo, C., Jenderek, M.M. 2015. Droplet-vitrification and morphohistological studies of cryopreserved shoot tips of cultivated and wild pineapple genotypes. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. doi:10.1007/s11240-015-0899-8.
Developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers for the identification of pineapple (Ananas comosus) germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, L., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Tan, H., Meinhardt, L.W., Mischke, B.S., Wang, B., Zhang, D. 2015. Developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers for the identification of pineapple (Ananas comosus) germplasm. Horticulture Research. 2:15056.
Disease management strategy for macadamia quick decline - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keith, L.M., Sugiyama, L.S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Nagao, M.A. 2016. Disease management strategy for macadamia quick decline. Acta Horticulturae. 1109:237-242.
Utilization of papaya waste and oil production by Chlorella protothecoides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heller, W.P., Kissinger, K.R., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M. 2015. Utilization of papaya waste and oil production by Chlorella protothecoides. Algal Research. 12:156-160.
Protection and coexistence of conventional papaya productions with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Hollingsworth, R.G., Keith, L.M., Tripathi, S. 2016. Protection and coexistence of conventional papaya productions with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya. Acta Horticulturae. 1111:49-54.
Screening for powdery mildew resistance in ohelo berry germplasm in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Suzuki, J.Y., Follett, P.A., Zee, F.T. 2015. Screening for powdery mildew resistance in ohelo berry germplasm in Hawaii. Pacific Agriculture and Natural Resources. 1:1-9.
Occurrence and distribution of Heterorhabditid populations in the Hawaiian Islands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Myers, R.Y., Sipes, B.S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Mello, C.L., Mello, J.S. 2015. Occurrence and distribution of Heterorhabditid populations in the Hawaiian Islands. Nematropica. 45:198-207.
Fungal pretreatment of albizia chips for enhanced biogas production by solid-state anaerobic digestion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ge, X., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Li, Y. 2015. Fungal pretreatment of albizia chips for enhanced biogas production by solid-state anaerobic digestion. Energy and Fuels. 29:200-204.
Developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers from transcriptome sequences for the identification of longan (Dimocarpus longan) germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, B., Tan, H., Fang, W., Meinhardt, L.W., Mischke, B.S., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Zhang, D. 2015. Developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers from transcriptome sequences for the identification of longan (Dimocarpus longan) germplasm. Horticulture Research. DOI:10.1038/hortres.2014.65.
The chloroplast psbK-psbI intergenic region, a potential genetic marker for broad sectional relationships in Anthurium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suzuki, J.Y., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Myers, R.Y. 2014. The chloroplast psbK-psbI intergenic region, a potential genetic marker for broad sectional relationships in Anthurium. HortScience. 49(10):1244-1252.
Biogas energy production from tropical biomass wastes by anaerobic digestion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ge, X., T. Matsumoto Brower, L. Keith, Y. Li. 2014. Biogas energy production from tropical biomass wastes by anaerobic digestion. Bioresource Technology. 169:38-44.
Identification of members of the Dimocarpus longan Flowering Locus T gene family with divergent functions in flowering - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heller, W.P., Z. Ying, T.L. Davenport, L.M. Keith, T.K. Matsumoto. 2014. Identification of members of the Dimocarpus longan Flowering Locus T gene family with divergent functions in flowering. Tropical Plant Biology. 7(1):19-29.
Droplet vitrification technique for cryopreservation of different pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merrill) accessions - (Abstract Only)
Souza, F.V., Kaya, E., Oliveira, V., Skogerboe, D.M., Vieira, L., Alves, A.A., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Jenderek, M.M. 2013. Droplet vitrification technique for cryopreservation of different pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merrill) accessions. Meeting Abstract. 2nd International Symposium on Plant Cryopreservation, Fort Collins, CO, Aug 11-14, 2013. pp. 66.
Detection of plant-parasitic nematode DNA in the gut of predatory and omnivorous nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cabos, R.Y.M., K.H. Wang, B.S. Sipes, W.P. Heller, T.K. Matsumoto. 2013. Detection of plant-parasitic nematode DNA in the gut of predatory and omnivorous nematodes. Nematropica. 43:44-48.
Screening promoters for Anthurium transformation using transient expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Cabos, R.Y.M., Suzuki, J.Y., Gonsalves, D., Thilmony, R.L. 2013. Screening promoters for Anthurium transformation using transient expression. Plant Cell Reports. 32:443-451.
First report of Pepper mottle virus infecting tomato in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Melzer, M.J., J.S. Sugano, D. Cabanas, K.K. Dey, B. Kandouh, D. Mauro, I. Rushanaedy, S. Srivastava, S. Watanabe, W.B. Borth, S. Tripathi, T. Matsumoto, L. Keith, D. Gonsalves, J.S. Hu. 2012. First report of Pepper mottle virus infecting tomato in Hawaii. Plant Dis. 96(6):917.
Assaying for pollen drift from transgenic Rainbow to nontransgenic Kapoho papaya under commercial and experimental field conditions in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonsalves, D., Gonsalves, C., Carr, J., Tripathi, S., Matsumoto, T., Suzuki, J., Ferreira, S., Pitz, K. 2012. Assaying for pollen drift from transgenic Rainbow to nontransgenic Kapoho papaya under commercial and experimental field conditions in Hawaii. Tropical Plant Biol. 5(2):153-160. DOI:10.1007/s12042-011-9090-5.
Changes in antioxidant and fruit quality in hot water-treated ‘Hom Thong’ banana fruit during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ummarat, N., T.K. Matsumoto, M.M. Wall, K. Seraypheap. 2011. Changes in antioxidant and fruit quality in hot water-treated ‘Hom Thong’ banana fruit during storage. Sci Hort. 130:801-807.
Field survey and fungicide screening of fungal pathogens of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) fruit rot in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keith, L.M., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Nishijima, K.A., Wall, M.M., Nagao, M. 2011. Field survey and fungicide screening of fungal pathogens of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) fruit rot in Hawaii. HortScience. 46:730 - 735.
Preliminary study of genetic variation in Hawaiian isolates of Beauveria bassiana [Hypocreales, Cordycipitaceae] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hollingsworth, R.G., Lysy, A., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2011. Preliminary study of genetic variation in Hawaiian isolates of Beauveria bassiana [Hypocreales, Cordycipitaceae]. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 106 (2011) 422-425.
Foliar fertilization as an alternative to hand thinning fruit in chlorate treated Dimocarpus longan Lour. trees in Hawaii. - (Abstract Only)
Matsumoto, T.K., M.A. Nagao, Francis T.P. Zee, K. A. Nishijima, L. Keith and M. Wall. 2010. Foliar fertilization as an alternative to hand thinning fruit in chlorate treated Dimocarpus longan Lour. trees in Hawaii. HortScience 45(8):S135.
Determining sex and screening for the adventitious presence of transgenic material in Carica papaya L. seed germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Zee, F.T., Suzuki, J.Y., Tripathi, S., Carr, J.B., Mackey, B.E. 2010. Determining sex and screening for the adventitious presence of transgenic material in Carica papaya L. seed germplasm. HortScience. 45:161-164.
The tropical fruit and nut collections and research activities at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Tropical Plant Genetic Resource and Disease Research unit - (Proceedings)
Zee, F.T., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2010. The tropical fruit and nut collections and research activities at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Tropical Plant Genetic Resources Management Unit. Journal of American Pomological Society.64(1):2-4.
A tale of two orchids: comparative reproductive development in Vanilla and Phalaenopsis - (Abstract Only)
O’Neill, S., W.-T. Yang, D. Gonsalves, and T. Matsumoto. A tale of two orchids: comparativereproductive development in Vanilla and Phalaenopsis. Plant Biology 2009. Honolulu, HI. P56035 pg. 369.
Protection and conservation of Caricaceae germplasm with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya - (Abstract Only)
Matsumoto, T.K., F.T.P. Zee, J.Y. Suzuki, S. Tripathi, B. Mackey, R. Hollingsworth, M. Shintaku and L. Keith. 2009. Protection and conservation of Caricaceae germplasm with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya. Plant Biology 2009. Honolulu, HI. P09021 pg. 166.
Research update USDA-PBARC and CTAHR - (Proceedings)
Optimization of lychee and longan flowering and fruiting in Hawaii. - (Proceedings)
Management of flowering and fruiting of 'Kaimana' lychee in Hawaii. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Management of flowering and fruiting of 'Kaimana' lychee in Hawaii. - (Proceedings)
Matsumoto, T.K., F. Zee, M. Nagao, M. Nishina, V. Easton-Smith. 2007. Management of flowering and fruiting of ‘Kaimana’ lychee in Hawaii. 17th International Tropical Fruit Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM). Hilo, HI pp. 67-78.
Off-Season Flower Induction of Longan (Dimocarpus longan) with Potassium Chlorate, Sodium Chlorite and Sodium Hypochlorite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
T.K. Matsumoto, M.A. Nagao and B. Mackey. 2007. Off-season flower induction of longan with potassium chlorate, sodium chlorite and sodium hypochlorite. HortTechnology 17(3): 296-300.
The externally derived portion of the hyperosmotic shock-activated cytosolic calcium pulse mediates adaptation to ionic stress in suspension-cultured tobacco cells. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cessna, S.G., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Lamb, G.N., Rice, S.J., Hochstedler, W.W. 2007. The externally derived portion of the hyperosmotic shock-activated cytosolic calcium pulse mediates adaptation to ionic stress in suspension-cultured tobacco cells. Journal of Plant Physiology. 164:815 - 823.
From Germplasm Collection to Kaimana Lychee Production Management - (Proceedings)
Zee, F.T., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Nagao, M., Nishina, M. 2007. From Germplasm Collection to Kaimana Lychee Production Management. Keith,L. 2007. Tropical Fruit Diseases. 16th Annual International Tropical Fruit Conference. [CD-ROM]. Hilo, HI. Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers. www.hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org
EXPLORING THE MECHANISM OF POTASSIUM CHLORATE INDUCED FLOWERING IN DIMOCARPUS LONGAN - (Proceedings)
Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Tsumura, T., Zee, F.T. 2007. Exploring the mechanism of potassium chlorate induced flowering in dimocarpus longan. Acta Horticulturae 738 pg. 451 - 457.
GIBBERELLIC ACID AND BENZYLADENINE PROMOTE EARLY FLOWERING AND VEGETATIVE GROWTH OF MILTONIOPSIS ORCHID HYBRIDS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2006. Gibberellic acid and benzyladenine promote early flowering and vegetative growth of miltoniopsis orchid hybrids.. HortScience, 41:131-135.
GENES UNIQUELY EXPRESSED IN VEGETATIVE AND POTASSIUM CHLORATE INDUCED FLORAL BUDS OF DIMOCARPUS LONGAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2006. Genes uniquely expressed in vegetative and potassium chlorate induced floral buds of dimocarpus longan. Plant Science, 170:500-516.
ARABIDOPSIS VILLIN1 GENERATES ACTIN FILAMENT CABLES THAT ARE RESISTANT TO DEPOLYMERIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, S., R.C. Robinson, L.Y. Gao, T. Matsumoto, A. Brunet, L. Blanchoin and C.J. Staiger. 2005. Arabidopsis VILLIN1 generates actin filament cables that are resistant to depolymerization. Plant Cell 17: 486-501.
POTASSIUM CHLORATE INDUCED FLOWERING IN DIMOCARPUS LONGAN - (Abstract Only)
Matsumoto, T., Tsumura, T., Zee, F. 2004. Potassium chorate induced flowering in Dimocarpus longan. American Society of Plant Biologist-Plant Biology 2004. Abstract P340. P.100
OVEREXPRESSION OF A CELL WALL GLYCOPROTEIN IN FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM INCREASES VIRULENCE AND RESISTANCE TO A PLANT PR-5 PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Narasimhan, M., Lee, H., Damsz, B., Singh, N., Ibeas, J., Matsumoto, T.K., Woloshuk, C., Bressan, R. 2003. Overexpression of a cell wall glycoprotein in fusarium oxysporum increases virulence and resistance to a plant pr-5 protein. Plant Journal 36 pg.390-400
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