Skip to main content
ARS Home » Southeast Area » Mayaguez, Puerto Rico » Tropical Crops and Germplasm Research » People & Locations » Timothy Porch (Tim)
Timothy Gabriel Porch (Tim) (PhD)
Tropical Crops and Germplasm Research
Research Geneticist (Plants)

Phone: (787) 831-3435 ext. 254
Fax: (787) 831-3386

(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)

Projects
Developing High-throughput Phenotyping and Genomic Resources for Adaptation to Dryland Conditions in the USDA Tepary Bean Germplasm
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 441103
Evaluation of Cacao Performance Trials in Hawaii
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 439715
Seed Increase, Evaluation, and Phytosanitary Assessment of Tropically-Adapted Genetic Resources
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 444005
Conservation and Utilization of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit, Cacao, Coffee, and Bamboo Germplasm and Associated Descriptive Information
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 444028
Enhancing Genetic Resilience of Common Bean through Plant Breeding
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445118
Release and Dissemination of Promising Common Bean Cultivars to Improve Food Security in Honduras and Guatemala
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 446399
Reducing avocado losses to major challenges by improving resistance selection and disease management using next generation technologies
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 438831
Accelerating Soybean Variety Development through the User of Winter Nursery Facilities in Puerto Rico
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 443555
Coffee leaf rust: establishing groundwork to identify pathogen races, host resistance and Biological control in Puerto Rico.
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 441571
Student Career in Agricultural Research, Learning, and Extension Training (SCARLET)
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 441717
PLANT BREEDING PARTNERSHIP: Transforming Phaseolus breeding via genome-enabled interspecific trait discovery and introgression
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 438731
Increasing Common Bean Productivity in Tanzania
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 438820
Screening of the NPGS Tepary Bean Collection for Response to the Common Bean Weevil
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 437476
Identifying Fusarium Species that are Emerging Pathogens of Coffee Fruit Rot
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 441881
Evaluation of Improved Cacao (Theobroma cacao) and Coffee Materials for Agronomic Performance and Reaction to Diseases
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440591
Production of Cacao Mild Mosaic Virus-Free Plants from the Cacao Germplasm Collection by Somatic Embryogenesis and Virus Screening
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444189
Identifying Coffee Varieties Resistant to Coffee Fruit Rot and Understanding Disease Progression
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444361
Detection and Ecology of Fusarium Oxysporum f. sp. Cubense (= F. Odoratissimum), a Catastrophic Pathogen of Bananas
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 446680
Identifying New Sources of Resistance to Mango Anthracnose
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 445434
Quarantine, Germplasm Acquisition/Maintenance, Phytopathology Studies and Clone Evaluation of Theobroma Cacao
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 438012

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
GWAS of resistance to three bacterial diseases in the Andean common bean diversity panel Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soler-Garzon, A., Mulube, M., Kamfwa, K., Lungu, D., Hamabwe, S., Roy, J., Salegua, V., Porch, T.G., Mcclean, P., Miklas, P.N. 2024. GWAS of resistance to three bacterial diseases in the Andean common bean diversity panel. Frontiers in Plant Science. 15:1469381. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1469381.
Andean common bean bulk breeding lines selected in Tanzania, South Africa, Puerto Rico and Washington State exhibit broad genetic diversity and stress adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Release of ‘Kikatiti’ a high performing multiple disease resistant pinto cultivar for Tanzania identified from evaluation of the Durango Diversity Panel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Release of multiple virus and bruchid resistant Mesoamerican bean germplasm lines PR1303-129 and 1743-44 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Gonzalez, A., Mateo, B., Godoy De Lutz, G., Miranda, A., Rosas, J.C., Porch, T.G. 2023. Release of multiple virus and bruchid resistant Mesoamerican bean germplasm lines PR1303-129 and 1943-44. Journal of Plant Registrations. 18:149-156. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20344.
Effect of cutting management on the forage production and quality of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Witt, T.W., Northup, B.K., Porch, T.G., Barrera, S., Urrea, C.A. 2023. Effect of cutting management on the forage production and quality of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray). Euphytica. 13. Article 12875. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39550-3.
Release of tepary bean cultivar ‘USDA Fortuna’ with improved disease and insect resistance, seed size, and culinary quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Rosas, J.C., Cichy, K.A., Godoy Lutz, G., Rodriguez, I., Colbert, R.W., Demosthene, G., Hernandez, J.C., Beaver, J. 2023. Release of tepary bean cultivar ‘USDA Fortuna’ with improved disease and insect resistance, seed size, and culinary quality. Journal of Plant Registrations. 18(1):42-51. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20322.
Genetic variation in a tepary bean (Phaseolus Acutifolius A. Gray) diversity panel reveals loci associated with biotic stress resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bornowski, N., Hart, J., Vargas Palacios, A., Ogg, B., Brick, M., Beaver, J., Hamilton, J., Buell, R., Porch, T.G. 2023. Genetic variation in a tepary bean (Phaseolus Acutifolius A. Gray) diversity panel reveals loci associated with biotic stress resistance. The Plant Genome. 16(3). Article e20363. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20363.
Comportamiento agronómico de germoplasma de frijol común en condiciones de altas temperaturas en el Sur de Honduras - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rosas-Sotomayor, J.C., Rodriguez, I.Y., Beaver, J.S., Porch, T.G. 2023. Comportamiento agronómico de germoplasma de frijol común en condiciones de altas temperaturas en el Sur de Honduras. CEIBA: A Scientific and Technical Journal. 56(1):31-49.
Release of 'Rosalinda' pink bean cultivar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Estevez De Jensen, C., Gonzalez, A., Porch, T.G. 2023. Release of 'Rosalinda' pink bean cultivar. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 106(2):301-307.
Identification and characterization of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) non-nodulating mutants altered in rhizobial infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reyero-Saavedra, M., Fuentes, S.I., Leija-Salas, A., Jimenez-Nopala, G., Pelaez, P., Ramirez, M., Girard, L., Porch, T.G., Hernandez, G. 2023. Identification and characterization of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) non-nodulating mutants altered in rhizobial infection. Plants. 12(6): 1310. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12061310.
Genetic resources and breeding priorities in Phaseolus beans: Vulnerability, resilience, and future challenges Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Parker, T.A., Gallegos, J.A., Beaver, J., Brick, M., Brown, J.K., Cichy, K.A., Debouck, D., Delgado-Salinas, A., Dohle, S., Ernest, E., Estevez de Jensen, C., Gomez, F., Hellier, B.C., Karasev, A.V., Kelly, J.D., McClean, P., Miklas, P.N., Myers, J.R., Osorno, J., Pasche, J.S., Pastor-Corrales, M.A., Porch, T.G., Steadman, J.R., Urrea, C., Wallace, L.T., Diepenbrock, C.H., Gepts, P. 2022. Genetic resources and breeding priorities in Phaseolus beans: Vulnerability, resilience, and future challenges. Plant Breeding Reviews. Volume 46. Somerset, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p. 289-420. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119874157.ch6.
Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as a vital component of sustainable agriculture and food security – A review Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uebersax, M., Cichy, K.A., Gomez, F., Porch, T.G., Heitholt, J., Osorno, J., Kamfwa, K., Snapp, S., Bales, S. 2022. Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as a vital component of sustainable agriculture and food security – A review. Legume Science. Article e155. https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.155.
Genomic predictions in climbing beans and their genetic associations with bush bean populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keller, B., Ariza-Suarez, D., Portilla-Benavides, A., Buendia, H., Aparicio, J., Amongi, W., Mbiu, J., Nchimbi-Msolla, S., Miklas, P.N., Porch, T.G., Burridge, J., Mukankusi, C., Studer, B., Raatz, B. 2022. Genomic predictions in climbing beans and their genetic associations with bush bean populations. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 830896. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.830896.
The Phaseolus vulgaris Yellow Bean Collection: Genetic diversity and characterization for cooking time Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sadohara, R., Izquierdo, P., Alves, F.C., Porch, T.G., Beaver, J., Urrea, C., Cichy, K.A. 2022. The Phaseolus vulgaris Yellow Bean Collection: Genetic diversity and characterization for cooking time. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 69:1627-1648. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01323-0.
Registration of drought tolerant pinto SB-DT2 and small red SB-DT3 common bean germplasm from a shuttle breeding program between Nebraska and Puerto Rico Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Urrea, C.A., Smith, J.R., Porch, T.G. 2022. Registration of drought tolerant pinto SB-DT2 and small red SB-DT3 common bean germplasm from a shuttle breeding program between Nebraska and Puerto Rico. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:400-409. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20196.
Breeding for resistance and integrated management of web blight in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Martinez Figueroa, H., Godoy De Lutz, G., Estevez De Jensen, C., Porch, T.G., Rosas, J.C. 2021. Breeding for resistance and integrated management of web blight in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Crop Science. 62:20-35. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20658.
Release of tepary bean TARS-Tep 23 germplasm with broad abiotic stress tolerance and rust and common bacterial blight resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Barrera, S., Berny Mier Y Teran, J.C., Diaz-Ramirez, J., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Gepts, P., Urrea, C.A., Rosas, J.C. 2022. Release of tepary bean TARS-Tep 23 germplasm with broad abiotic stress tolerance and rust and common bacterial blight resistance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:109-119. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20180.
Performance of Mesoamerican bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) lines in an unfertilized oxisol Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J., Gonzalez, A., Lorenzo Vazquez, G., Macchiavelli, R., Porch, T.G., Estevez De Jensen, C. 2021. Performance of Mesoamerican bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) lines in an unfertilized oxisol. Agronomia Mesoamericana (Mesoamerican Journal of Agronomy-Agriculture and Livestock) (ISSN:2215-3608). 32(3). https://doi.org/10.15517/AM.V32I3.44498.
Loss of physical seed dormancy, a major domestication trait in common bean, is likely caused by a single loss-of-function mutation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soltani, A., Walter, K.A., Wiersma, A., Santiago, J.P., Quiqley, M., Chitwood, D., Sharkey, T.D., Porch, T.G., Miklas, P.N., McClean, P.E., Osorno, J.M., Lowry, D.B. 2021. Loss of physical seed dormancy, a major domestication trait in common bean, is likely caused by a single loss-of-function mutation. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 21, Article 58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02837-6.
Genome sequences of wild and landrace tepary bean provide insight into evolution and domestication under heat stress Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mafimoghaddam, S., Oladzad, A., Koh, C., Ramsay, L., Hart, J.P., Mamidi, S., Hoopes, G., Sreedasyam, A., Wiersma, A., Grimwood, J., Hamilton, J.P., Jenkins, J., Vaillancourt, B., Wood, J., Rokhsar, D., Schmutz, J., Kagale, S., Porch, T.G., Bett, K.E., Buell, R., Mcclean, P.E. 2021. Genome sequences of wild and landrace tepary bean provide insight into evolution and domestication under heat stress. Nature Genetics. 12:2638.
Genetic factors associated with nodulation and nitrogen derived from atmosphere in a middle american common bean panel under low soil fertility Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oladzad, A., Gonzalez, A., Macchiavelli, R., Estevez De Jensen, C., Beaver, J., Porch, T.G., Mcclean, P. 2020. Genetic factors associated with nodulation and nitrogen derived from atmosphere in a middle american common bean panel under low soil fertility. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.576078.
Release of TARS-LH1 a pinto bean germplasm with resistance to the leafhopper pest Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Brisco-Mccann, E.I., Demosthene, G., Colbert, R.W., Beaver, J.S., Kelly, J.D. 2020. Release of TARS-LH1 a pinto bean germplasm with resistance to the leafhopper pest. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20021.
Release of ‘Sakila 20’ and ‘SUA Kalima’ Superior Andean Common Bean Cultivars for Tanzanian Production Environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nchimbi, S., Miklas, P.N., Fourie, D., Kilango, M., Porch, T.G. 2020. Release of ‘Sakila 20’ and ‘SUA Kalima’ Superior Andean Common Bean Cultivars for Tanzanian Production Environments. Journal of Plant Registrations. 14:234-241.
Bean cultivars and germplasm released in Central America and the Caribbean - (Research Notes)
Rosas, J.C., Beaver, J., Porch, T.G. 2020. Bean cultivars and germplasm released in Central America and the Caribbean. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 63: 107-110.
Nitrogen fixation of dry beans bred for hillside and marginal land production in Honduras - (Research Notes)
Wilker, J., Humphries, S., Rosas, J.C., Porch, T.G., Gomez, M., Pauls, P. 2020. Nitrogen fixation of dry beans bred for hillside and marginal land production in Honduras. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 63: 59-60.
QTL for resistance to angular leaf spot and rust in Tanzania vs South Africa for the Andean panel & Rojo/Cal 143 RIL population - (Research Notes)
Miklas, P.N., Chilagane, L., Fourie, D., Nchimbi, S., Soler-Garzon, A., Hart, J., Mcclean, P., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Song, Q., Porch, T.G. 2020. QTL for resistance to angular leaf spot and rust in Tanzania vs South Africa for the Andean panel & Rojo/Cal 143 RIL population. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 63: 83-84.
Phylogeny of Pseudocercospora griseola from Puerto Rico, Central America and Tanzania confirms the existence of an Afro-Andean clade Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Navarro-Monserrat, E.D., Rosas, J.C., Chilagane, L.A., Bayman-Gupta, P., Porch, T.G. 2020. Phylogeny of Pseudocercospora griseola from Puerto Rico, Central America and Tanzania confirms the existence of an Afro-Andean clade. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 157:533-547. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-020-02015-8.
Registration of PR1572-19 and PR1572-26 Pinto Bean Germplasm Lines with broad resistance to rust, BGYMV, BCMV, and BCMNV Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Gonzalez, A., Godoy De Luz, G., Rosas, J.C., Hurtado-Gonzales, O.P., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Porch, T.G. 2020. Registration of PR1572-19 and PR1572-26 Pinto Bean Germplasm Lines with broad resistance to rust, BGYMV, BCMV, and BCMNV. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20027.
Contributions in Puerto Rico to Phaseolus spp. research Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J., Estevez, C., Miklas, P.N., Porch, T.G. 2020. Contributions in Puerto Rico to Phaseolus spp. research. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 104(1):43-111. https://doi.org/10.46429/jaupr.v104i1.18287.
The role of genotype and production environment in determining the cooking time of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cichy, K.A., Wiesinger, J.A., Berry, M., Nchimbi-Msolla, S., Fourie, D., Porch, T.G., Ambechew, D., Miklas, P.N. 2019. The role of genotype and production environment in determining the cooking time of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Legume Science. 1(1):e13. https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.13.
Release of ‘Hermosa’ Black Bean Cultivar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
8eaver, J., Estevez De Jensen, C., Ruiz-Quiles, L., Vasquez, G., Gonzalez, A., Martinez, H., Porch, T.G. 2018. Release of ‘Hermosa’ Black Bean Cultivar. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 102:123-128.
CGE biplot analysis of yield stability for andean dry bean accessions grown under different abiotic stress regimes in Tanzania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mndolwa, Msolla, S.N., Porch, T.G., Miklas, P.N. 2019. CGE biplot analysis of yield stability for andean dry bean accessions grown under different abiotic stress regimes in Tanzania. African Crop Science Journal. 27:413-425.
Seedling root architecture and its relationship with seed yield across diverse environments in Phaseolus vulgaris Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strock, C., Burridge, J., Massas, A., Beaver, J., Camilo, S., Fourie, D., Jochua, C., Miguel, M., Miklas, P.N., Mndolwa, E., Nchimbi-Msolla, S., Porch, T.G., Rosas, J., Trapp, J., Beebe, S., Lynch, J. 2019. Seedling root architecture and its relationship with seed yield across diverse environments in Phaseolus vulgaris. Field Crops Research. 237:53-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2019.04.012.
Common bean genetics, breeding, and genomics for adaptation to changing to new agri-environmental conditions - (Book / Chapter)
De Ron, A.M., Kalavacharla, V., Alvarez-Garcia, S., Beaver, J.S., Bedmar-Villanueva, A., Carro-Huelga, H., Casquero, P.A., De La Rosa, L., Dworkin, M., Galvan, M.Z., Goncalves-Vidigal, M.C., Gutierrez, S., Lorenzana, A., Mayo-Prieto, S., Porch, T.G., Rodiño, A., Rodriguez-Gonzalez, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., Suarez-Villanueva, V. 2019. Common bean genetics, breeding, and genomics for adaptation to changing to new agri-environmental conditions. In: Kole, C., editor. Designing of climate-smart pulse crops. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland. p. 1-106.
Single and multi-trait GWAS identify genetic factors associated with production traits in common bean under abiotic stress environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oladzad, A., Porch, T.G., Rosas, J.C., Moghaddam, S., Beaver, J., Beebe, S.E., Burridge, J., Jochua, C.N., Magalhaes, A.M., Miklas, P.N., Ratz, B., White, J.W., Lynch, J., McClean, P.E. 2019. Single and multi-trait GWAS identify genetic factors associated with production traits in common bean under abiotic stress environments. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 9(6):1881-1892. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.119.400072.
Identification of resistance sources of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to angular leaf spot (Pseudocercospora griseola)” - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez, D., Beaver, J., Estevez De Jensen, C., Porch, T.G. 2019. Identification of resistance sources of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to angular leaf spot (Pseudocercospora griseola)”. Revista Facultad Nacional de Agronomia Medellin. 72(2):8785-8791.
Performance of mesoamerican beans in a low nitrogen soil - (Research Notes)
Beaver, J.S., Porch, T.G., Lorenzo Vazquez, G., Gonzalez, A., Estevez De Jensen, C. 2019. Performance of mesoamerican beans in a low nitrogen soil. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 62:91-92.
Genotyping the ex situ genetic resources of wild and cultivated tepary bean - (Research Notes)
Hart, J.P., Vargas, A.G., Beaver, J.S., Debouck, D.G., Porch, T.G. 2019. Genotyping the ex situ genetic resources of wild and cultivated tepary bean. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 62:109-110.
Screening for heat tolerance in Phaseolus spp. using multiple methods Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Traub, J., Porch, T.G., Naeem, M., Urrea, C., Austic, G., Kelly, J., Loescher, W. 2018. Screening for heat tolerance in Phaseolus spp. using multiple methods. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2018.04.0275.
Genome-wide association study for nutritional composition traits in cooked common bean seeds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Katuuramu, D.N., Hart, J.P., Porch, T.G., Grusak, M.A., Cichy, K.A. 2018. Genome-wide association study for nutritional composition traits in cooked common bean seeds. Molecular Breeding. 38:44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-018-0798-x.
Phytic acid transport in Phaseolus vulgaris: a new low phytic acid mutant in the PvMRP1 gene and study of the PvMRPs promoters in two different plant systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cominelli, E., Confalioneri, M., Carlessi, M., Cortinovis, G., Daminati, M.G., Porch, T.G., Losa, A., Sparvoli, F. 2018. Phytic acid transport in Phaseolus vulgaris: a new low phytic acid mutant in the PvMRP1 gene and study of the PvMRPs promoters in two different plant systems. Plant Science. 270:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2018.02.003.
Restorer-of-fertility mutations recovered in transposon-active lines of S male-sterile maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gabay-Laughnan, S., Settles, M., Hannah, C., Porch, T.G., Becraft, P., Mccarty, D., Koch, K.E., Zhao, L., Kamps, T., Chamusco, K., Chase, C. 2018. Restorer-of-fertility mutations recovered in transposon-active lines of S male-sterile maize. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 8:291-302. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.117.300304.
Registration of ‘Bella’ white-seeded common bean cultivar Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J., Estevez De Jensen, C., Lorenzo-Vazquez, G., Gonzalez, A., Martinez, H., Porch, T.G. 2018. Registration of ‘Bella’ white-seeded common bean cultivar. Journal of Plant Registrations. 12(2):190-193. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.05.0029crc.
Phenotypic diversity for seed mineral concentration in North American dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm of Middle American ancestry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McClean, P., Moghaddam, S.M., Lopez-Millan, A., Brick, M., Kelly, J., Miklas, P.N., Osorno, J., Porch, T.G., Urrea, C., Soltani, A., Grusak, M.A. 2017. Phenotypic diversity for seed mineral concentration in North American dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm of Middle American ancestry. Crop Science. 57:3129-3144. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.04.0244.
Genome-wide linkage and association mapping of halo blight resistance in common bean to race 6 of the globally important bacterial pathogen Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tock, A., Fourie, D., Walley, P.G., Holub, E.B., Soler, A., Cichy, K.A., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Song, Q., Porch, T.G., Hart, J.P., Vaconcellos, R., Vicente, J.G., Barker, G.C., Miklas, P.N. 2017. Genome-wide linkage and association mapping of halo blight resistance in common bean to race 6 of the globally important bacterial pathogen. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1170. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01170.
Advances in tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) genetics and breeding - (Abstract Only)
Nodulation ability of the common bean genotypes composing the BASE 120 trial after inoculation with Rhizobium - (Abstract Only)
Selection of common bean to broad environmental adaptation in Haiti - (Abstract Only)
Progress in the selection of common bean lines with adaptation to high temperatures in Honduras - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) response to charcoal rot - (Abstract Only)
Selection of bean lines that combine resistance to web blight and common bacterial blight - (Abstract Only)
A differential nursery for testing nodulation effectiveness of rhizobium strains in common beans - (Abstract Only)
Development, release and dissemination of "Sankara" black bean in Haiti - (Abstract Only)
Advances in the improvement of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) - (Abstract Only)
Identification of QTL in a tepary bean RIL population under abiotic stress - (Abstract Only)
Successful introgression of abiotic stress tolerance from wild tepary bean to common bean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souter, J.R., Gurusamy, V., Porch, T.G., Bett, K.E. 2017. Successful introgression of abiotic stress tolerance from wild tepary bean to common bean. Crop Science. 57:1-12.
Characterization of the common bean host and Pseudocercospora griseola the causative agent of angular leaf spot disease in Tanzania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chilagane, L.A., Nchimbi-Msolla, S., Kusolwa, P.M., Porch, T.G., Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Muhamba-Triphone, G. 2016. Characterization of the common bean host and Pseudocercospora griseola the causative agent of angular leaf spot disease in Tanzania . African Journal of Plant Science. doi: 10.5897/AJPS2016.1427.
Registration of AO-1012-29-3-3A red kidney bean germplasm line with bean weevil, BCMV and BCMNV resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kusolwa, P.M., Myers, J.R., Porch, T.G., Trukhina, Y.O., Gonzalez-Velez, A., Beaver, J.S. 2016. Registration of AO-1012-29-3-3A red kidney bean germplasm line with bean weevil, BCMV and BCMNV resistance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:149-153.
Nutritional composition and cooking characteristics of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius Gray) in comparison with common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Cichy, K.A., Wang, W., Brick, M., Beaver, J.S., Santana, D., Grusak, M.A. 2017. Nutritional composition and cooking characteristics of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius Gray) in comparison with common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-016-0413-0.
Isolates of Rhizoctonia solani can produce both web blight and root rot symptoms in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valentin-Torres, S., Vargas, M.M., Godoy-Luts, G., Porch, T.G., Beaver, J.S. 2016. Isolates of Rhizoctonia solani can produce both web blight and root rot symptoms in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Plant Disease. http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.1094/PDIS-11-15-1270-RE.
Registration of PR1146-138 yellow dry bean germplasm line - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Prophete, E., Demosthene, G., Porch, T.G. 2016. Registration of PR1146-138 yellow dry bean germplasm line. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:145-148.
Characterization and application of the Andean Diversity Panel for the improvement of common bean productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa - (Abstract Only)
Field Performance of Andean Diversity Panel lines in two locations in Tanzania - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of common bean lines for adaptation to high temperatures in Honduras - (Abstract Only)
Reaction of the BASE 120 lines to angular leaf spot in Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)
Durango diversity panel: abiotic and biotic stress characterization and potential for introducing new germplasm into East Africa - (Abstract Only)
Virulence of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) genotypes - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of the tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) diversity panel for response to the NL 3 strain of Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus (BCMNV) and for biological nitrogen fixation with Bradyrhizobium strains - (Abstract Only)
Common bean and cowpea improvement in Angola - (Abstract Only)
Angular leaf spot disease status and characterization of the causative pathgen (P. Griseola) in Tanzania - (Abstract Only)
Breeding black beans for Haiti with multiple virus resistance - (Abstract Only)
Breeding Beans with Bruchid and Multiple Virus Resistance - (Abstract Only)
Genome-wide association studies of morphological and agronomical traits in cultivated tepary beans (Phaseolus acutifolius) - (Abstract Only)
Phenotypic evaluation and genome wide association studies of two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) diversity panels in multiple locations highlight evaluation techniques, traits and lines useful for trait based selection - (Abstract Only)
Response of the Andean diversity panel to root rot in a root rot nursery in Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)
Response of different common bean lines to Phaeoisariopsis griseola in Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)
Root rots of common and tepary beans in Puerto Rico - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of a panel of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) and its application to theimprovement of this orphan crop - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of the reaction oof interspecific hybrids of common bean and tepary bean to Bradyrhizobium y Rhizobium - (Abstract Only)
Development of the yellow common bean germplasm PR1146-138 - (Abstract Only)
A Phaseolus vulgaris diversity panel for Andean bean improvement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cichy, K.A., Porch, T.G., Beaver, J.S., Cregan, P.B., Fourie, D., Glahn, R.P., Grusak, M.A., Kamfwa, K., Katuuramu, D., McClean, P., Mndolwa, E., Nchimbi-Msolla, S., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Miklas, P.N. 2015. A Phaseolus vulgaris diversity panel for Andean bean improvement. Crop Science. 55:2149-2160.
Registration of PR0806-80 and PR0806-81 white bean germplasm lines with resistance to BGYMV, BCMV, BCMNV and rust - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Rosas, J.C., Porch Clay, T.G., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Godoy-Lutz, G., Prophete, E.H. 2015. Registration of PR0806-80 and PR0806-81 white bean germplasm lines with resistance to BGYMV, BCMV, BCMNV and rust. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9(2):208-211.
Using tepary bean as a donor of abiotic stress tolerance gene in common bean - (Abstract Only)
Advances in the Breeding and Genetics of Heat Tolerance to Alleviate the Effects of Climate Change, with a Focus on Common Bean - (Abstract Only)
Genomic Insight into the Breeding of Edible Podded Beans in a Snap bean Association Panel (SnAP) - (Abstract Only)
QTL mapping for drought tolerance using a RIL population - (Research Notes)
Linares, A.M., Urrea, C.A., Porch Clay, T.G., Mamidi, S., Mcclean, P.E., Osorno, J.M. 2014. QTL mapping for drought tolerance using a RIL population. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. p. 37-38.
Association mapping analysis of the response to Macrophomina phaseolina in the Andean Diversity Panel - (Abstract Only)
Ureide accumulation and abiotic stress resistance in a population of common bean, tepary bean and interspecific hybrids - (Abstract Only)
Progress in breeding Andean common bean for resistance to common bacerial blight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Viteri, D.M., Teran, H., Asencio-S.-Manzanera, M., Asencio, C., Porch Clay, T.G., Miklas, P.N., Singh, S. 2014. Progress in breeding Andean common bean for resistance to common bacerial blight. Crop Science. 54:2084-2092.
Identification of QTL associated with resistance to leafhopper species Empoasca fabae and Empoasca kraemeri in common bean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brisco, E.I., Porch Clay, T.G., Cregan, P.B., Kelly, J.D. 2014. Identification of QTL associated with resistance to leafhopper species Empoasca fabae and Empoasca kraemeri in common bean. Crop Science. doi:10.2135/cropsci2014.02.0159.
Diversity for cooking time in Andean dry bean - (Other)
Cichy, K.A., Wiesinger, J.A., Porch Clay, T.G., Miklas, P.N. 2014. Diversity for cooking time in Andean dry bean. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. p. 25-26.
Release of ‘XRAV-40-4’ black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
beaver, J.S., Prophete, E.H., Rosas, J.C., Godoy-Lutz, G., Steadman, T.G., Porch Clay, T.G. 2014. Release of ‘XRAV-40-4’ black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivar. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 98:83-87.
Diversity for cooking time in Andean dry beans - (Proceedings)
Cichy, K.A., Wiesinger, J.A., Porch Clay, T.G., Miklas, P.N. 2014. Diversity for cooking time in Andean dry beans. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 57: 25-26.
Resistance of common bean breeding lines to Phaeoisariopsis griseola isolates from Honduras - (Research Notes)
Rodriguez, I.J., Vargas, A., Rosas, J.C., Beaver, J.S., Porch Clay, T.G. 2014. Resistance of common bean breeding lines to Phaeoisariopsis griseola isolates from Honduras. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. p. 215-216.
Response of Andean and Mesoamerican common bean genotypes to inoculation with rhizobium strains. - (Research Notes)
Racancoj, A.J., Vargas, A., Rosas, J.C., Estevez De Jensen, C., Beaver, J.S., Porch Clay, T.G. 2014. Response of Andean and Mesoamerican common bean genotypes to inoculation with rhizobium strains. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. p. 245-246.
Development of tools for Macrophomina phaseolina evaluation and for genetic improvement of resistance in common bean - (Research Notes)
Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S., Colom, S., Estevez De Jensen, C. 2014. Development of tools for Macrophomina phaseolina evaluation and for genetic improvement of resistance in common bean. Bean Improvement Cooperative Proceedings. p. 189-190.
Evaluation of the tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) CIAT germplasm collection for response to common bacterial blight and bean common mosaic necrosis virus - (Research Notes)
Vargas, A., Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J. 2014. Evaluation of the tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) CIAT germplasm collection for response to common bacterial blight and bean common mosaic necrosis virus. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. p. 181-182.
Identification of soil-borne pathogens in a common bean root rot nursery in Isabela, Puerto Rico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Valentin, S., Beaver, J. 2014. Identification of soil-borne pathogens in a common bean root rot nursery in Isabela, Puerto Rico. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 98:1-14.
Evaluation of virulence of different isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) using two inoculation methods. - (Research Notes)
Estevez De Jensen, C., Vargas, A., Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S. 2014. Evaluation of virulence of different isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) using two inoculation methods. Bean Improvement Cooperative Proceedings. p. 215-216.
Inheritance of high levels of resistance to common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas Axonopodis pv. Phaseoli in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Research Notes)
Guachambala Cando, M., Beaver, J.S., Zapata, M., Porch Clay, T.G. 2014. Inheritance of high levels of resistance to common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas Axonopodis pv. Phaseoli in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. p. 179-180.
Genetics and mapping of the C1 gene for circumlineated pattern in common bean using AFLP and SNP-based bulk segregated analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Aranda, L., Bassett, M., Lara, L., Cregan, P.B. 2014. Genetics and mapping of the C1 gene for circumlineated pattern in common bean using AFLP and SNP-based bulk segregated analysis. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 139(2):213-218.
Registration of PR0633-10 and PR0737-1 red mottled dry bean germplasm lines with resistance to BGYMV, BCMV, BCMNV, and common bacterial blight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prophete, E., Demosthene, G., Godoy, L., Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S. 2014. Registration of PR0633-10 and PR0737-1 red mottled dry bean germplasm lines with resistance to BGYMV, BCMV, BCMNV, and common bacterial blight. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8:49-52.
Registration of a small-red dry bean germplasm, TARS-LFR1, with multiple disease resistance and superior performance in low nitrogen soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S., Abawi, G.A., Jensen, C.E., Smith, J.R. 2014. Registration of a small-red dry bean germplasm, TARS-LFR1, with multiple disease resistance and superior performance in low nitrogen soils. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8:177-182.
Use of wild relatives and closely-related species to adapt common bean to climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S., Debouck, D.G., Jackson, S., Kelly, J.D., Dempewolf, H. 2013. Use of wild relatives and closely-related species to adapt common bean to climate change. Agronomy. 3:433-461.
Registration of tepary germplasm with multiple-stress tolerance, TARS-Tep 22 and TARS-Tep 32 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S., Brick, M.A. 2013. Registration of tepary germplasm with multiple-stress tolerance, TARS-Tep 22 and TARS-Tep 32. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7:358-364.
Heat Tolerance - (Book / Chapter)
Porch Clay, T.G., Hall,, A.E. 2013. Heat Tolerance. In: Genomics and Breeding for Climate-Resilient Crops. Vol. 2:167-202.
ROOT TRAITS AND NODULATION OF RECOMBINANT INBRED BEAN LINES FROM A ‘JAMAPA × CALIMA’ POPULATION INOCULATED WITH TWO STRAINS OF RHIZOBIUM - (Research Notes)
Guachambala, M., Gonzalez, A., Estevez De Jensen, C., Beaver, J.S., Porch Clay, T.G. 2013. Root traits and nodulation of recombinant inbred bean lines from a Jamapa x Calima population inoculated with two strains of rhizobium. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 56:75-76.
Multi-environment selection of small sieve snap beans reduces production constraints in East Africa and subtropical regions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wasonga, C.J., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Porch Clay, T.G., Griffiths, P.D. 2012. Multi-environment selection of small sieve snap beans reduces production constraints in East Africa and subtropical regions. HortScience. 47:1000-1006.
Influence of leaf color in a dry bean mapping population on Empoasca sp. populations and host plant resistance. - (Research Notes)
Brisco, E.I., Porch Clay, T.G., Kelly, J.D. 2012. Influence of leaf color in a dry bean mapping population on Empoasca sp. populations and host plant resistance. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 55:83-84.
Development of improved tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) Germplasm - (Research Notes)
Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J. 2012. Development of improved tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray) Germplasm. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 55:123-124.
A mapping population for the evaluation of drought tolerance in dry beans - (Research Notes)
Linares, A.M., Osorno, J.M., Porch Clay, T.G., Urrea, C. 2012. A mapping population for severe drought tolerance in dry beans. Bean Improvement Cooperative Meeting Abstracts. 55:107-108.
STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ADAPTATION OF COMMON BEAN TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - (Research Notes)
Porch Clay, T.G., Griffiths, P.D. 2012. Strategies to improve adaptation of common bean to high ambient temperature. Bean Improvement Cooperative Meeting Abstracts. 55:9-10.
Influence of leaf color in a dry bean mapping population on Empoasca sp. populations and host plant resistance - (Research Notes)
Brisco, E.I., Porch Clay, T.G., Kelly, J.D. 2012. Influence of leaf color in a dry bean mapping population on Empoasca sp. populations and host plant resistance. Bean Improvement Cooperative Meeting Abstracts. 55:83-84.
Development of improved tepary germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S. 2012. Development of improved tepary germplasm. Bean Improvement Cooperative Meeting Abstracts. 55:123-124.
Registration of PR0401-259 and PR0650-31 Dry Bean Germplasm Lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J., Zapata, M., Alameda, M., Porch Clay, T.G., Rosas, J.C. 2012. Registration of PR0401-259 and PR0650-31 Dry Bean Germplasm Lines. Crop Science. 6:81-84.
Release of ‘Beniquez’ White Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Cultivar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Godoy Lutz, G., Steadman, J.R., Porch Clay, T.G. 2011. Release of ‘Beniquez’ White Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Cultivar. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 95:237-240.
Crop improvement in the era of climate change: an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcclean, P.E., Burridge, J., Beebe, S., Rao, I.M., Porch Clay, T.G. 2011. Crop improvement in the era of climate change: an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Functional Plant Biology. 38:927-933.
Registration of TARS-MST1 and SB-DT1 multiple-stress tolerant black bean germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Urrea, C., Beaver, J., Valentin, S., Peña, P.A., Smith, J.R. 2011. Registration of TARS-MST1 and SB-DT1 multiple-stress tolerant black bean germplasm. Journal of Plant Registrations. 6(1):75-80.
COMPARISON OF CHOICE VERSUS NO-CHOICE TESTS OF A DRY BEAN IBL POPULATION FOR RESISTANCE TO POTATO LEAFHOPPER - (Research Notes)
Brisco, E.I., Porch Clay, T.G., Kelly, J.D. 2011. Comparison of choice versus no-choice tests of a dry bean RIL population for resistance to potato leafhopper. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 54:88-89.
FIELD AND GREENHOUSE EVALUATION OF BEAN GERMPLASM FOR ROOT ROT AND OTHER DISEASES IN NEW YORK, 2010 - (Research Notes)
Abawai, G.S., Porch Clay, T.G., Kelly, J.D. 2011. Field and greenhouse evaluation of bean germplasm for root rot and other deseases in New York, 2010. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 54:142-143.
Speed of nodulation of UMR 1899 and UMR 1597 in common bean breeding lines - (Research Notes)
Estevez De Jensen, C., Faria, O., Porch Clay, T.G., Beaver, J.S. 2011. Speed of nodulation of UMR 1899 and UMR 1597 in common bean breeding lines. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 54:168-169.
Genotypic differences in water use efficiency of common bean under drought stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez-Builes, V.H., Porch Clay, T.G., Harmsen, E.W. 2011. Evaluation of the efficiency of water use in common bean under drought and non-stress conditions in the greenhouse and field. Agronomy Journal. 103:1206-1215.
Dominant gene for common bean resistance to common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zapata, M., Beaver, J.S., Porch Clay, T.G. 2011. Dominant gene for common bean resistance to common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli. Euphytica. 179:373-382.
Targeting gene combinations for broad spectrum rust resistance in heat tolerant snap beans developed for tropical environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pastor Corrales, M.A., Wasonga, C.J., Porch Clay, T.G., Griffiths, P.D. 2010. Targeting gene combinations for broad spectrum rust resistance in heat tolerant snap beans developed for tropical environments. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135(6):521-532.
Crop Water Stress Index and Yield Components for Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes in Greenhouse and Field Environments - (Proceedings)
Ramirez-Builes, V.H., Harmsen, E.W., Porch Clay, T.G. 2008. Crop Water Stress Index and Yield Components for Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes in Greenhouse and Field Environments. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 44(2):279.
TARS-HT1 and TARS-HT2 heat-tolerant dry bean germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch Clay, T.G., Smith, J.R., Beaver, J.S., Griffiths, P.D., Canaday, C. 2010. Registration of TARS-HT1 and TARS-HT2 heat tolerant dry bean germplasm lines. HortScience. 45:1278-1280.
Guidelines for Common Bean QTL Nomenclature - (Research Notes)
Miklas, P.N., Porch Clay, T.G. 2010. Guidelines for Common Bean QTL Nomenclature. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative 53:202-204.
Phenotypic evaluation of a dry bean RIL population for resistance to potato leafhopper. - (Research Notes)
Brisco, E.I., Porch Clay, T.G., Kelly, J.D. 2010. Phenotypic evaluation of a dry bean mapping population for resistance to potato leafhopper. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative. 53:84-85.
PHENOTYPIC EVALUATION OF A SUBSET OF THE PHASEOLUS VULGARIS CORE COLLECTIONS,THE P. ACUTIFOLIUS GERMPLASM COLLECTION, AND CULTIVARS FOR DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN NEBRASKA AND PUERTO RICO - (Research Notes)
Urrea, C., Porch Clay, T.G. 2010. Phenotypic evaluation of a subset of the Phaseolus vulgaris core collection, the P. acutifolius germplasm collection and cultivars for drought tolerance in Nebraska and Puerto Rico. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative. 53:164-165.
Evaluation of Snap Bean Genotypes Combining Rust Resistance and Heat Tolerance Traits in East Africa - (Research Notes)
Wasonga, C.J., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Porch Clay, T.G., Griffiths, P. 2010. Evaluation of Snap Bean Genotypes Combining Rust Resistance and Heat Tolerance Traits in East Africa. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative 53:62-63.
Transformation of common bean: The state of the art - (Abstract Only)
Registration of 'Badillo' Light Red Kidney Bean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Porch Clay, T.G., Zapata, M. 2010. Registration of 'Badillo' Light Red Kidney Bean. Journal of Plant Registrations. 4:1-4.
Testing the model for a dominant resistance gene expresed on leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris F2 (0313-58 X Rosada Nativa) to the common bacterial blight pathogen, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli - (Research Notes)
Zapata, M., Beaver, J., Porch, T.G. 2009. Testing the model for a dominant resistance gene expresed on leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris F2 (0313-58 X Rosada Nativa) to the common bacterial blight pathogen, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Phaseoli. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 52:72-73.
Evaluation of common bean for drought tolerance in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Ramirez, V.H., Santana, D., Harmsen, E.W. 2009. Evaluation of drought tolerance in common bean germplasm in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 195:328-334.
Phenotypic evaluation of a subset of the Phaseolus vulgaris core collections and the P. acutifolius germplasm collection, and advanced common bean lines for drought tolerance in Nebraska - (Research Notes)
Urrea, C.A., Porch, T.G. 2009. Phenotypic evaluation of a subset of the Phaseolus vulgaris core collections and the P. acutifolius germplasm collection, and advanced common bean lines for drought tolerance in Nebraska. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 52:104-105.
Combining Rust Resistance and Heat Tolerance in Snap Beans - (Proceedings)
Griffiths, P.D., Pastor Corrales, M.A., Porch, T.G. 2008. Combining Rust Resistance and Heat Tolerance in Snap Beans. HortScience. 43(4):1151.
Generation of a mutant population for TILLING common bean genotype BAT 93. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Blair, M., Lariguet, P., Galeano, C., Pankhurst, C., Broughton, W.J. 2009. Generation of a mutant population for TILLING common bean genotype BAT 93. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 134:348-355.
REGISTRATION OF 'VERANO' WHITE BEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaver, J.S., Porch, T.G., Zapata, M. 2008. Registration of 'verano' white bean. Journal of Plant Registrations. 2:187-189.
Estimation of actual evapotranspiration using measured and calculated values of bulk surface resistance - (Proceedings)
Harmsen, E., Ramirez-Builles, V.H., Porch, T.G. 2008. Estimation of actual evapotranspiration using measured and calculated values of bulk surface resistance. Proceedings of the ASCE World Environmental and Water Resources Congress Conference. 316:115. May 13-16, 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Development of linear models for estimation of leaflet area in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez, V.H., Porch, T.G., Harmsen, E.W. 2008. Development of linear models for estimation of leaflet area in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). J. Agric. Univ. P.R. 92(3-4):171-182.
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION AND WATER USE EFFICIENCY FOR COMMON BEAN GENOTYPES UNDER NON-STRESS AND DROUGHT STRESS CONDITIONS. - (Research Notes)
Ramirez, V.H., Porch, T.G., Harmsen, E.W. 2008. Evapotranspiration and water use efficiency for common bean genotypes under non-stress and drought stress conditions. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 51:82-83.
MUTAGENESIS OF BAT 93 FOR TILLING IN COMMON BEAN - (Research Notes)
Porch, T.G., Blair, M., Lariguet, P., Broughton, W. 2008. Mutagenesis of bat 93 for tilling in common bean. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 51:18-19.
Standard nomenclature for common bean chromosomes and linkage groups - (Research Notes)
Pedrosa-Harand, A., Porch, T.G., Gepts, P. 2008. Standard nomenclature for common bean chromosomes and linkage groups. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 51:106-107.
EMS mutagenesis of BAT 93 for TILLING - (Proceedings)
Porch, T.G., Lariguet, P., Blair, M., Broughton, W. 2007. EMS mutagenesis of BAT 93 for TILLING. Proceedings of Phaseomics V:16. May 23-26, 2007, Varenna, Italy.
Induced mutants in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), and their potential use in nutrition quality breeding and gene discovery. - (Review Article)
Blair, M.W., Porch, T.G., Cichy, K.A., Galeano, C.H., Lariguet, P., Pankurst, C., Broughton, W. 2007. Induced mutants in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), and their potential use in nutrition quality breeding and gene discovery. Israel Journal of Plants Sciences 55:191-200.
Foliage, pod and internal seed infection of selected common bean lines when inoculated with two strains of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli - (Research Notes)
Zapata, M., Beaver, J., Porch, T.G. 2007. Foliage, pod and internal seed infection of selected common bean lines when inoculated with two strains of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report 50:117-118.
Cost benefit analysis of the introduction of heat tolerant bean varieties in Atlántida, Honduras. - (Research Notes)
Porch, T.G., Bernsten, R., Rosas, J.C., Jahn, M. 2007. Cost benefit analysis of the introduction of heat tolerant bean varieties in Atlántida, Honduras.. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 50:199-200.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF HEAT TOLERANT BEAN VARIETIES FOR FARMERS IN ATLANTIDA, HONDURAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Bernsten, R., Rosas, J.C., Jahn, M. 2007. Climate change and the potential economic benefits of heat tolerant bean varieties for farmers in Atlantida, Honduras. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 91:133-148.
Genomics of Phaseolus Beans, a Major Source of Dietary Protein and Micronutrients in the Tropics - (Book / Chapter)
Gepts, P., Aragao, F.L., De Barros, E., Blair, M.W., Brondani, R., Broughton, W., Galasso, I., Hernandez, G., Kami, J., Lariguet, P., Mcclean, P., Melotto, M., Miklas, P.N., Pauls, P., Pedrosa-Harand, A., Porch, T.G., Sanchez, F., Sparvoli, F., Yu, K. 2008. Genomics of Phaseolus Beans, a Major Source of Dietary Protein and Micronutrients in the Tropics. In: Moore, P.H. and Ming, R. Genomics of Tropical Crop Plants. New York. Springer Press. Vol(1). p. 113-143.
TILLING BEANS FOR CHANGES IN NODULE AND SEED DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
Lariguet, P., Pankhurst, C.E., Porch, T.G., Boukli, N.M., Silue, S., Baudoin, J.P., Blair, M.W., Triplette, E.W., Noel, K.D., Broughton, W.J. 2006. Tilling beans for changes in nodule and seed development [abstract]. Proceedings of European Nitrogen Fixation Conference.
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION AND CROP COEFFICIENTS FOR TWO GENOTYPES OF COMMON BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) WITH VARIABLE SURFACE RESISTANCE UNDER WATER-LIMITED AND NON-LIMITED CONDITIONS - (Abstract Only)
Ramirez, V.H., Harmsen, E.W., Porch, T.G. 2006. Evapotranspiration and crop coefficients for two genotypes of common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) with variable surface resistance under water-limited and non-limited conditions.
APPLICATION OF STRESS INDICES FOR HEAT TOLERANCE SCREENING OF COMMON BEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T. 2006. Application of stress indices for heat tolerance screening of common bean. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 192:390-394.
LOW-COST CONVERSION OF THE POLAROID MD-4 LAND CAMERA TO A DIGITAL GEL DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Erpelding, J.E. 2006. Low-cost conversion of the Polaroid MD-4 land camera to a digital gel documentation system. Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods. 67:1-5.
INITIAL AFLP TAGGING OF THE GENE (CI) FOR CIRCUMLINEATED PATTERN - (Research Notes)
Luwbia, A., Porch, T.G., Bassett, M.J. 2006. Initial AFLP tagging of the gene (CI) for circumlineated pattern. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 49:55-56.
EFFECTS OF DROUGHT ON STOMATAL RESISTANCE, SURFACE RESISTANCE AND LEAF TEMPERATURE IN FOUR GENOTYPES OF COMMON BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) UNDER GREENHOUSE CONDITIONS - (Abstract Only)
THE MAIZE VIVIPAROUS15 LOCUS ENCODES THE MOLYBDOPTERIN SYNTHASE SMALL SUBUNIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suzuki, M., Settles, M.A., Tseung, C., Li, Q., Latshaw, S., Wu, S., Porch, T., Schmelz, E.A., James, M.G., McCarty, D.R. 2006. The Maize viviparous 15 locus encodes the molybdopterin synthase small subunit. The Plant Journal 44(2):264-274.
THE MAIZE VIVIPAROUS10/VIVIPAROUS13 LOCUS ENCODES THE CNX1 GENE REQUIRED FOR MOLYBDENUM COFACTOR BIOSYNTHESIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Tseung, C., Schmelz, E.A., Settles, M. 2006. The maize Viviparous 10/Viviparous 13 locus encodes the Cnx1 gene required for molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis. The Plant Journal. 45(2):250-263.
INITIAL AFLP TAGGING OF THE GENE (CL) FOR CIRCUMLINEATED PATTERN - (Abstract Only)
Aranda, L., Porch, T.G., Bassett, M.J. 2005. Initial AFLP tagging of the gene (CL) for circumlineated pattern [abstract]. Bean Improvement Cooperative Meeting Abstracts.
STEADY-STATE TRANSPOSON MUTAGENESIS IN INBRED MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCarty, D.R., Settles, M.A., Suzuki, M., Tan, .C., Latshaw, S., Porch, T.G., Robin, K., Gaier, J., Avigne, W., Lai, J., Messing, J., Koch, K.E., Hannah, C. 2005. Steady-state transposon, mutagenesis in inbred maize. The Plant Journal 44:52-61.
THE MAIZE VIVIPAROUS13 LOCUS ENCODES THE CNX1 GENE REQUIRED FOR MOLYBDENUM COFACTOR BIOSYNTHESIS - (Abstract Only)
Porch, T.G., Tseung, C., Schmelz, E.A., Settles, M. 2005. The maize viviparous13 locus encodes the cnx1 gene required for molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis [abstract]. Plant Cell Signaling Conference.
General combining ability effects for reproductive heat tolerance in snap bean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porch, T.G., Dickson, M.H., Long, M.C., Viands, D.R., Jahn, M. 2004. GCA effects of reproductive heat tolerance in snap bean. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. v. 88(3-4):161-164.
TILLING BEANS FOR CHANGES IN NODULE AND SEED DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TOLERANCE TO ALUMINUM - (Abstract Only)
Lariguet, P., Pankhurst, C.E., Porch, T.G., Silue S., Boukli, N.M., Ishitani, M., Rao, I.M., Beebe, S., Triplett, E.W. Baudoin, J.P., Blair, M.W., Broughton, W.J. 2004. Tilling beans for changes in nodule and seed development as well as tolerance to aluminum [abstract]. International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics.
BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF MAIZE VP13 MUTANTS - (Abstract Only)
Tseung, C., Porch, T.G., McCarty, D.R., Settles, M. 2004. Biochemical and molecular characterization of maize vp13 mutants [abstract]. Maize Genetics Conference Abstracts.
FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS OF ENDOSPERM DEVELOPMENT IN MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
Settles, M., Hannah, C.L., Kock, K.E., Baier, J., Latshaw, S., Avigne, W., Tan Bao, C., Suzuki, M., Porch. T.G., Becraft, P., Larkins, B., Messing, J., McCarty, D.R., 2004. Functional Genomics of endosperm development in maize (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
ARS News Articles