National Program Leader For:

• Cocoa, Coffee, and Alternative Crops Research
  
  Accession Number: 49113
  
  
• Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative
  
  Accession Number: 402626
  
  
• Small Fruit and Nursery Research
  
  Accession Number: 402824
  
  
• New Crop Production and Protection Practices to Increase Sugarcane Ratoon Longevity and Maximize Economic Sustainability
  
  Accession Number: 437753
  
  
• Healthy, Sustainable Pecan Nut Production
  
  Accession Number: 437836
  
  
• Sustainable Citrus Production
  
  Accession Number: 437845
  
  
• Resilient, Sustainable Production Strategies for Low-Input Environments
  
  Accession Number: 437846
  
  
• Water and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Production of Small Fruit and Nursery Crops
  
  Accession Number: 438039
  
  
• Management of Diseases, Pests, and Pollinators of Horticultural Crops
  
  Accession Number: 438108
  
  
• Improved Fruit, Grape and Wine Products through Precision Agriculture and Quality Component Evaluation
  
  Accession Number: 438281
  
  
• Novel Approaches for Managing Key Pests of Peach and Pecan
  
  Accession Number: 439287
  
  
• Improved Pest and Disease Control for Enhanced Woody Perennial Tree Crop and Grapevine Production
  
  Accession Number: 441857
  
  
• Understanding and Incorporating Disease Resistance into New Sugarcane Cultivars
  
  Accession Number: 441903
  
  
• Knowledge Based Tools for Exotic and Emerging Diseases of Small Fruit and Nursery Crops
  
  Accession Number: 442138
  
  
• Hemp Genomics, Gene Discovery, Trait Analyses, and Bioinformatics
  
  Accession Number: 442223
  
  
• Pecan Breeding and Management of the National Collection of Carya Genetic Resources
  
  Accession Number: 443446
  
  
• Strawberry Crop Improvement through Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
  
  Accession Number: 444039
  
  
• Genetic Improvement of Citrus for Superior Production, Marketability, and Tolerance to Huanglongbing
  
  Accession Number: 444117
  
  
• Genetic Improvement of Blackberry, Red and Black Raspberry, and Blueberry
  
  Accession Number: 444118
  
  
• Cranberry Genetics, Physiology, and Insect Management
  
  Accession Number: 444125
  
  
• Development of Improved Apple Rootstocks with Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
  
  Accession Number: 444221
  
  
• Conservation, Characterization, Evaluation, and Utilization of Hemp Genetic Resources and Associated Descriptive Information
  
  Accession Number: 444227
  
  
• Genetic Improvement of Small Fruits and Ornamental Plants to Enhance Traits Desirable to Consumers and Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
  
  Accession Number: 444836
  
  
• Developing Improved Sugarcane Cultivars using Conventional and Molecular Breeding
  
  Accession Number: 445016
  
  
• Genetic Improvement of Woody Ornamental Plants for Resilient and Sustainable Landscapes
  
  Accession Number: 445024
  
  
• Functional Genomics, Genetic Improvement, and Sustainable Production of Nursery Crops
  
  Accession Number: 445148
  
  
• Genetic Improvement of Grape Quality and Adaptation to Diseases and Abiotic Stress
  
  Accession Number: 445254
  
  
• Development of Superior Hops and Resilient Hop Production Systems
  
  Accession Number: 445259
  
  
• Genetic Improvement of Stone Fruit Crops/Cultivars for the Southeastern United States
  
  Accession Number: 445288
  
  
• Breeding Prunus and Vitis to Improve Disease Resistance, Fruit Quality, and Climate Change Adaptation
  
  Accession Number: 445292
  
  
• Development of Improved Sugarcane Varieties Adapted to Temperate Climates
  
  Accession Number: 445525
  
  
• Establish and Maintain Public Display Gardens for Woody and Herbaceous Landscape Plants
  
  Accession Number: 445552
  
  

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Two haplotype-resolved genomes of Hydrangea macrophylla reveal important flower traits for breeding improvement - (Proceedings)

Genetic diversity and population structure of Chionanthus virginicus L. throughout the eastern and southern range within the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A., Olsen, R.T., Waldo, B.D., Kirkbride, J.H. 2021. Genetic diversity and population structure of Chionanthus virginicus L. throughout the eastern and southern range within the United States. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05095-21.

Genomic resource development for hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.) – A transcriptome assembly and a high-density genetic linkage map - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, X., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Wadl, P.A., Smith, Z., Mockaitis, K., Staton, M.E., Rinehart, T.A., Alexander, L.W. 2021. Genomic resource development for hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.) – A transcriptome assembly and a high-density genetic linkage map. Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7020025.

Complete chloroplast genome comparisons for Pityopsis (Asteraceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hatmaker, E., Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A., Carroll, J.B., Lane, T.S., Trigiano, R.N., Staton, M.E., Schilling, E.E. 2020. Complete chloroplast genome comparisons for Pityopsis (Asteraceae). Frontiers in Plant Science. 55:0241391. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241391.

Immune gene expression in developing honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) simultaneously exposed to imidacloprid and Varroa (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) in laboratory conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tesovnik, T., Zorc, M., Gregorc, A., Rinehart, T.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Narat, M. 2019. Immune gene expression in developing honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) simultaneously exposed to imidacloprid and Varroa (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) in laboratory conditions. Journal of Apicultural Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2019.1634463.

Immune gene expression in developing honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) simultaneously exposed to imidacloprid and Varroa (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) in laboratory conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tescovnik, T., Zorc, M., Gregorc, A., Rinehart, T.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Narat, M. 2019. Immune gene expression in developing honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) simultaneously exposed to imidacloprid and Varroa (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) in laboratory conditions . Journal of Apicultural Research. 730-739. doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2019.1634463.

Low genetic diversity suggests the recent introduction of dogwood powdery mildew to North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wyman, C.R., Hadziabdic, D., Boggess, S., Rinehart, T.A., Windham, A.S., Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2019. Low genetic diversity suggests the recent introduction of dogwood powdery mildew to North America. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-19-0051-RE.

Development of genomic resources for the powdery mildew, Erysiphe pulchra - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P.A., Mack, B.M., Beltz, S.B., Moore, G.G., Baird, R.E., Rinehart, T.A., Molnar, T.J., Staton, M.E., Hadziabdic, D., Trigiano, R.N. 2019. Development of genomic resources for the powdery mildew, Erysiphe pulchra. Plant Disease. 103:804-807. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-18-0719-A.

Population structure and genetic diversity within the endangered species Pityopsis ruthii (Asteraceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hatmaker, A.E., Staton, M.E., Dattilo, A.J., Hadziabdic, D., Rinehart, T.A., Schilling, E.E., Trigiano, R.N., Wadl, P.A. 2018. Population structure and genetic diversity within the endangered species Pityopsis ruthii (Asteraceae). Conservation Genetics. 9:943. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00943.

Variation in nuclear DNA content and chromosome numbers in blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Rinehart, T.A., Stringer, S.J., Islam-Faridi, M.N., and C.T. Pounders. 2018. Variation in nuclear DNA content and chromosome numbers in blueberry. Sci. Hort. 233:108-113

An update on Hydrangea macrophylla genomics progress using next generation sequencing methods. - (Proceedings)

Current status and ongoing conservation efforts for the federally endangered species Pityopsis ruthii - (Abstract Only)

Edwards, T., Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R., Hatmaker, E.A., Boggess, S., Moore, P., Klingeman, W., Bernard, E., Dattilo, A., Ownley, B., Rinehart, T.A., Pistrang, M., Call, G., Windham, A., Hadziabdic, D. 2016. Current status and ongoing conservation efforts for the federally endangered species Pityopsis ruthii [abstract]. Phytopathology. 106:S4.34.

Tung (Vernicia fordii and Vernicia montana) - (Book / Chapter)

Shockey, J., Rinehart, T., Chen, Y., Yangdong, W., Zhiyong, Z., Lisong, H. 2016. Tung (Vernicia fordii and Vernicia montana). In: McKeon, T.A., Hayes, D.G., Hildebrand, D.F., Weselake, R.J., editors. Industrial Oil Crops. Kidlington, Oxford, UK: Academic Press and AOCS Press. p. 243-273.

Vernicia fordii ‘Spiers’, a new tung tree for commercial tung oil production in the gulf coast region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Shockey, J.M., Edwards Jr, N.C., Spiers, J.M., Klasson, K.T. 2015. Vernicia fordii ‘Spiers’, a new tung tree for commercial tung oil production in the gulf coast region. HortScience. 50: 1830-1832.

Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure for the native tree Viburnum rufidulum occurring in Kentucky and Tennessee - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phenotypic variation in fitness traits of a managed solitary bee, Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampson, B., Rinehart, T., Kirker, G., Stringer, S., Werle, C. Phenotypic variation in fitness traits of a managed solitary bee, Osmia ribifloris (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). J. Econ. Entomol. 1–10; DOI: 10.1093/jee/tov233. 2015.

A Road Map Towards High pH Adaptability: Phenomic and Genomic Approaches to Azalea Breeding (Rhododendron sp.) - (Popular Publication)

Transcriptomes that confer to plant defense against powdery mildew disease in Lagerstroemia indica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xinwang, X., Weibing, S., Rinehart, T. Transcriptomes that confer to plant defense against powdery mildew disease in Lagerstroemia indica. International Journal of Genomics 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/528395. 2015.

SSRs are useful to assess genetic diversity among Lagerstroemia species - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Pounders Jr, C.T., Wang, X., Pooler, M.R. 2015. SSRs are useful to assess genetic diversity among Lagerstroemia species. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. (ISHS) 1087:49-58.

Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for a little bluestem collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harris-Shultz, K.R., Harrison, M.L., Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A. 2015. Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for a little bluestem collection. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 140(1):78-87.

Next generation sequencing of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum 'Premier') and transcriptome comparisons to highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) genomic resources - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A. 2015. Next generation sequencing of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum 'Premier') and transcriptome comparisons to highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) genomic resources. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. p. 1.

Potential new rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry cultivars for the Southeastern U.S - (Abstract Only)

Stringer, S.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Sakhanokho, H.F., Pounders Jr, C.T., Rinehart, T.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2014. Potential new rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry cultivars for the Southeastern U.S. HortScience. 49(9).

First Report of Aerial Blight of Ruth’s Golden Aster (Pityopsis ruthii) caused by Rhizoctonia solani in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Trigiano, R.N., Rinehart, T.A., Dee, M.E., Wadl, P.A., Poplawski, L., Ownley, B.H. 2014. First Report of Aerial Blight of Ruth’s Golden Aster (Pityopsis ruthii) caused by Rhizoctonia solani in the United States. Plant Disease. 98(6):855.

Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of Spiers, a tung tree cultivar for tung oil production in the Gulf Coast Region - (Germplasm Registration)

Propagation and conservation of the federally endangered perennial species Pityopsis ruthii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P., Rinehart, T.A., Dattilo, A., Pistrang, M., Vito, L., Milstead, R., Trigiano, R. 2014. Propagation and conservation of the federally endangered perennial species Pityopsis ruthii. HortScience. 49:194-200.

'Ebony Embers', 'Ebony Fire', 'Ebony Flame','Ebony Glow' and 'Ebony and Ivory' Dark-Leaf Crapemyrtles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A. 2013. 'Ebony Embers', 'Ebony Fire', 'Ebony Flame','Ebony Glow' and 'Ebony and Ivory' Dark-Leaf Crapemyrtles. HortScience. 48(12)1568-1570.

Assessment of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii) germplasm collection and latest cultivar release at the USDA-ARS Southern Horticultural Research Unit in Poplarville, MS - (Abstract Only)

Sexual Reproduction and Breeding - (Book / Chapter)

Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R., Wadl, P., Smith, H. 2014. Sexual Reproduction and Breeding. Book Chapter. p. 65-84.

Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla to uncover genes related to reblooming and powdery mildew resistance - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2013. Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla to uncover genes related to reblooming and powdery mildew resistance. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 3:30-37.

Molecular tools for studying plant genetic diversity - (Book / Chapter)

Genetic and fitness costs of raising wild pollinators in captivity: interaction among species, subspecies and populations of orchard bees - (Abstract Only)

Genetic and Fitness Costs of Raising Wild Pollinators in Captivity: Interaction among Species, Subspecies and Populations of orchard Bees Osmia ribifloris and Osmia lignaria (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vernicia fordii 'Anna Bella', a new ornamental tung tree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Edwards Jr, N.C., Spiers, J. 2013. Vernicia fordii 'Anna Bella', a new ornamental tung tree. HortScience. 48:123-125.

Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla to uncover genes related to reblooming and powdery mildew resistance - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2012. Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla to uncover genes related to reblooming and powdery mildew resistance. International Hydrangea Conference. vol3, pg 9.

An express route to perfection: Ornamental plant breeders have the tools at their disposal to expedite breeding for specific traits - (Trade Journal)

Contreras, R., Rinehart, T.A. 2012. An express route to perfection: Ornamental plant breeders have the tools at their disposal to expedite breeding for specific traits. Digger. 8:47-50. 2012.

Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwodd (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs - (Abstract Only)

Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Trigiano, R.N. 2012. Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwodd (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs. International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone. vol2, pg 66.

Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2012. Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla. International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone. vol 2, pg 67.

Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs - (Proceedings)

Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Trigiano, R. 2013. Transcriptome sequencing of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) for development of EST-SSRs. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 990:265-270.

Simple sequence repeat markers from Cercis canadensis show wide cross-species transfer and use in genetic studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R.N., Werner, D.J., Pooler, M.R., Rinehart, T.A. 2012. Simple sequence repeat markers from Cercis canadensis show wide cross-species transfer and use in genetic studies. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 137:189-201.

Genetic diversity of flowering dogwood in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hadziabdic, D., Wang, X., Wadl, P., Rinehart, T.A., Ownley, B., Trigiano, R. 2012. Genetic diversity of flowering dogwood in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 8(4):855-871. DOI 10.1007/s11295-012-0471-1.

Screening and characterization of eleven novel microsatellite markers from Viburnum dilatatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dean, D., Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R., Wang, X., Klingeman, W., Ownley, B.H., Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Screening and characterization of eleven novel microsatellite markers from Viburnum dilatatum. HortScience. 46(11):1456-1459.

Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla a non-model woody plant and specialty crop - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Transcriptome sequencing of Hydrangea macrophylla a non-model woody plant and specialty crop. Botanical Society of America Abstracts. vol 1 pg 92.

Seasonal prevalence of species of binculeate Rhizoctonia fungi in growing medium, leaf litter, and stems of container-grown azalea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Copes, W.E., Rodriquez-Carres, M., Toda, T., Rinehart, T.A., Cubeta, M.A. 2011. Seasonal prevalence of species of binculeate Rhizoctonia fungi in growing medium, leaf litter, and stems of container-grown azalea. Plant Disease. 95:705-711.

Quantitative trait loci associated with red foliage in Cornus florida L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P.A., Saxton, A.N., Wang, X., Pantalone, V.R., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2011. Quantitative trait loci associated with red foliage in Cornus florida L. Molecular Breeding. 27:409-416.

Genomic resources for valuable woody ornamental landscape plants such as hydrangea macrophylla - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Genomic resources for valuable woody ornamental landscape plants such as hydrangea macrophylla. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. W396.

Usefulness of fire ant genetics in insecticide efficacy trials - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Oliver, J. 2011. Usefulness of fire ant genetics in insecticide efficacy trials. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 56:104-108.

Advances in molecular breeding of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida L.) - (Abstract Only)

Wadhl, P.A., Xingwang, X., Saxton, A.M., Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Pantalone, V.R., Trigiano, R.N. 2011. Advances in molecular breeding of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida L.). Plant and Animal Genome Conference. W397.

Evaluation of genetic diversity and pedigree within crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) cultivars using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Wadl, P.A., Cabrera, R.I., Pounders Jr, C.T., Scheffler, B.E., Pooler, M.R., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2011. Evaluation of genetic diversity and pedigree within crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) cultivars using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 136(2):116-128.

Evaluation of Powdery Mildew Resistance in Hydrangea macrophylla - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Windham, M.T., Reed, S.M., Mmbaga, M., Windham, A.S., Li, Y., Rinehart, T.A. 2011. Evaluation of Powdery Mildew Resistance in Hydrangea macrophylla. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 29(2):60-64.

Resistance to rust in Hydrangea arborescens - (Proceedings)

Li, Y., Windham, M., Trigiano, R., Windham, A., Reed, S.M., Spiers, J.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2010. Resistance to rust in Hydrangea arborescens. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings. 55:427-429.

Development of simple sequence repeat markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arias, R.S., Techen, N., Rinehart, T.A., Olsen, R.T., Kirkbride, J.H., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Development of simple sequence repeat markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa. HortScience. 46(1):23-29.

Breeding Lyonia and Leucothoe, native evergreen shrubs - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Barker, C., Davis, M., Spiers, J.M. 2010. Breeding Lyonia and Leucothoe, native evergreen shrubs. Experiment Station Bulletins. vol 37, pg 5.

Analysis of genetic diversity of flowering dogwood natural stands using microsatellites the effects of dogwood anthracnose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hadziabdic, D., Fitzpatrick, B., Wang, X., Wadl, P., Rinehart, T.A., Ownley, B., Windham, M., Trigiano, R. Analysis of genetic diversity of flowering dogwood natural stands using microsatellites the effects of dogwood anthracnose. Genetica. 138(9):1047-1057. 2010.

Transfer of flowering and Kousa dogwood simple sequence repeats (SSRs) to selected Cornus (Cornaceae) species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P., Wang, X., Moulton, J.K., Hokanson, S.C., Skinner, J.A., Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Pantalone, V., Trigiano, R. 2010. Transfer of flowering and Kousa dogwood simple sequence repeats (SSRs) to selected Cornus (Cornaceae) species. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135:279-288. 2010.

Characterization of twelve microsatellite markers for the native redbud tree (Cercis canadensis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R., Wadl, P., Hadziabdic, D., Pooler, M.R., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Characterization of twelve microsatellite markers for the native redbud tree (Cercis canadensis). Molecular Ecology Resources. 10(4):751-754.

Variability of United States isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina based on simple sequence repeats and cross genus transferability to related Botryosphaeraceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R., Mcneil, D., Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R.N., Allen, T., Shier, T., Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Abbas, H.K., Moulton, J.K. 2010. Variability of United States isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina based on simple sequence repeats and cross genus transferability to related Botryosphaeraceae. Mycopathologia. 170(3):169-80.

Development of microsatellite markers from crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Dean, D., Wadl, P., Hadziabdic, D., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R. 2010. Development of microsatellite markers from Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia L.). HortScience. 45(5):842-844.

Inter- and Intra- Specific Hybrid Breeding in Crape Mrytle (Lagerstroemia) - (Proceedings)

Wang, X., Pounders Jr, C.T., Cabrera, R.I., Rinehart, T.A., Mccormick, J. 2010. Inter- and Intra- Specific Hybrid Breeding in Crape Mrytle (Lagerstroemia). Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 55:58-62.

Lack of Nut Production in a Potentially Sterile, Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii) - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Edwards Jr, N.C., Witcher, A.L. 2010. Lack of Nut Production in a Potentially Sterile, Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii). HortScience. pg.13.

DNA Fingerprinting Eastern Redbud Cultivars (Cercis canadensis) Using SSR Markers - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Trigiano, R., Pooler, M.R. 2011. DNA Fingerprinting Eastern Redbud Cultivars (Cercis canadensis) Using SSR Markers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 55:40-45.

Functional genomics analysis of horseweed (Conyza canadensis) with special reference to the evolution of non-target-site glyphosate resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yuan, J.S., Abercrombie, L., Cao, Y., Halfhill, M.D., Zhou, X., Peng, Y., Hu, J., Rao, M.R., Heck, G.R., Larosa, T.J., Sammons, R.D., Wang, X., Ranjan, P., Johnson, D.H., Wadl, P.A., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N., Stewart, Jr, C.N. 2010. Functional genomics analysis of horseweed (Conyza canadensis) with special reference to the evolution of non-target-site glyphosate resistance. Weed Science. 58:109-117.

Genetic Likage Map for Hydrangea macrophylla Using SSR and AFLP Markers - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Reed, S.M. 2009. Genetic Likage Map for Hydrangea macrophylla Using SSR and AFLP Markers. Meeting [Abstract]. pg. 75.

Development of SSR markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa - (Other)

Arias, R.S., Techen, N., Rinehart, T.A., Olsen, R.T., Kirkbride, J.H., Scheffler, B.E. 2009. Development of SSR markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting, July 24-28, 2008, St. Louis, MO. meeting Prodeedings. 44(4):1007.

Honeybee-Mediated Controlled Pollinations in Cornus florida and C. kousa Intra- and Inter-Specific Crosses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P.A., Skinner, J.A., Dunlap, J.R., Reed, S.M., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2009. Honeybee-Mediated Controlled Pollinations in Cornus florida and C. kousa Intra- and Inter-Specific Crosses. HortScience. 44:1527-1533.

Dormancy and Germination In Vitro Response of Hydrangea Macrophylla and Hydrangea paniculata Seed to Light, Stratification, and Gibberellic Acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greer, S.P., Reed, S.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2010. Dormancy and Germination In Vitro Response of Hydrangea Macrophylla and Hydrangea paniculata Seed to Light, Stratification, and Gibberellic Acid. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28(1):41-47.2010.

Production and verification of Hydrangea macrophylla x H. angustipetala hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kardos, J.H., Rodacker, C.D., Dirr, M.A., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Production and verification of Hydrangea macrophylla x H. angustipetala hybrids. HortScience. 44(6):1534-1537.

Assesment of resistance components of bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) to Erysiphe polygoni in vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Y., Windham, M., Trigiano, M., Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Spiers, J.M. 2010. Assesment of resistance components of bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) to Erysiphe polygoni in vitro. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 31:348-355.

Genetic Diversity Within and Between Nursery Populations of Paria Fragariae Species Complex and Implications for Insecticide Resistance - (Abstract Only)

Sampson, B.J., Kirker, G.T., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Genetic Diversity Within and Between Nursery Populations of Paria Fragariae Species Complex and Implications for Insecticide Resistance. HortScience. 44(4):1009.

Ploidy Variation and Genetic Diversity in Dichroa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Reed, S.M. 2010. Ploidy Variation and Genetic Diversity in Dichroa. HortScience. 45:208-213.

Microsatellites from Conyza canadensis (horseweed) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X.W., Good, L.L., Wadl, P.A., Johnson, D.H., Panthee, D., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Stewart, N.R., Yuan, J., Stewart, N.C., Trigiano, R.N. 2009. Microsatellites from Conyza canadensis (horseweed). Molecular Ecology Resources. 9(5):1375-1379.

Seasonal presence of Rhizoctonia species in container-grown azalea - (Proceedings)

Copes, W.E., Cubeta, M.A., Toda, T., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Seasonal presence of Rhizoctonia species in container-grown azalea. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 54:66-68.

Biology and Genetics of the Strawberry Rootworm, Paria fragariae Wilcox - (Abstract Only)

Sampson, B.J., Kirker, G.T., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Biology and Genetics of the Strawberry Rootworm, Paria fragariae Wilcox. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. March 8-11, 2009.

Evaluating Sterility of A Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii) - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Edwards Jr, N.C. 2009. Evaluating Sterility of A Late-flowering Ornamental Tung Oil Tree (Aleurites fordii). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science vol 44(4) pg. 1153.

Doubling Chromosomes in Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivars Using Four Different Anti-mitotic Agents - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Doubling Chromosomes in Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivars Using Four Different Anti-mitotic Agents. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings 54:365-368.

In Vitro Germination and Dormancy Responses of Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea paniculata Seeds to Ethyl Methane Sulfonate and Cold Treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greer, S.P., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. In Vitro Germination and Dormancy Responses of Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea paniculata Seeds to Ethyl Methane Sulfonate and Cold Treatment. HortScience. 44(3):764-769.

Plant Tissue Culture Development and Biotechnology, Chapter 10: Molecular Tools for Studying Plant Genetic Diversity - (Book / Chapter)

Rinehart, T.A., Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Rowland, N., Devries, R. 2010. Plant Tissue Culture Development and Biotechnology, Chapter 10: Molecular Tools for Studying Plant Genetic Diversity. Book Chapter. pgs 139-152.

DNA Fingerprinting to Improve Breeding of New Hydrangea macrohylla Cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A. 2008. DNA Fingerprinting to Improve Breeding of New Hydrangea macrohylla Cultivars. Ornamental Workshop on Diseases and Insects. vol 1 pg 3.

Microsatellites from the charcoal rot fungus (Macrophomina phaseolina) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R.E., Wadl, P.A., Wang, X.W., Hadziabdic, D., Rinehart, T.A., Abbas, H.K., Shier, T., Trigiano, R.N. 2009. Microsatellites from the charcoal rot fungus (Macrophomina phaseolina). Molecular Ecology Resources. 9(3):946-948.

Bright-field and fluorescence microscopic study of development of Erysiphe polygoni in susceptible and resistant bigleaf Hydrangea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Y., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Reed, S.M., Spiers, J.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. Bright-field and fluorescence microscopic study of development of Erysiphe polygoni in susceptible and resistant bigleaf Hydrangea. Plant Disease. 93:130-134.

A New Electrophoresis Technique to Seperate Microsatellite Alleles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Wadhl, P.A., Spiers, J.M., Johnson, D., Trigiano, R.N. 2009. A New Electrophoresis Technique to Seperate Microsatellite Alleles Vol.8 (11), pp.2432-2436. African Journal of Biotechnology.

SSR Marker Analysis of Genetic Relationships within Hydrangea paniculata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reed, S.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2009. SSR Marker Analysis of Genetic Relationships within Hydrangea paniculata. HortScience. 44(1):27-31.

Hydrangea macrophylla Sun Tolerance for the Deep South - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Owings, A., Bi, G. 2008. Hydrangea macrophylla Sun Tolerance for the Deep South. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 53:198-200.

Relationships between hydrangea indochinensis, H. macrophylla, H. scandens, and Dichroa febrifuga based on SSR markers - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2008. Relationships between hydrangea indochinensis, H. macrophylla, H. scandens, and Dichroa febrifuga based on SSR markers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 53:195-197.

Effects of Shading on Cercospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea - (Trade Journal)

Li, Y., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M., Reed, S.M. 2009. Effects of Shading on Cercospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea. Trade Journal Publication. Winter. 1:31.

Molecular Identification Key for Cultivars and Lines of Cornus florida and C. kousa Based on Microsatellite Loci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phillip A. Wadl, Xinwang Wang, Andrew N. Trigiano, John A. Skinner, Mark T. Windham, Robert N. Trigiano, Timothy A. Rinehart, Sandra M. Reed, and Vincent R. Pantalone (2008) Molecular Identification Keys for Cultivars and Lines of Cornus florida and C. kousa Based on Simple Sequence Repeat Loci. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 2008 133: 783-793.

A Linkage Map for Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.) Based on Microsatellite Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Wadl, P.A., Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Windham, M.T., Spiers, J.M., Johnson, D.H., Trigiano, R.N. 2008. A linkage map for flowering dogwood (cornus florida l.) based on microsatellite markers. Euphytica. 165:165-175.

Effects of Shading on Cercospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea - (Proceedings)

Li, Y., M.T. Windham, R.N. Trigiano, S.M. Reed, J.M. Spiers, and T.A. Rinehart. 2008. Effects of shading on Cercospora leaf spot in bigleaf hydrangea. Proc. Southern Nursery. Assoc. Res. Conf. 53:379-380.

Effects of Shading on Cerospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea - (Proceedings)

Li, Y., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Reed, S.M., Spiers, J.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2008. Effects of Shading on Cerospora Leaf Spot in Bigleaf Hydrangea. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, vol. 53 pp. 379-380 .

Rhizoctonia Species Associated With Bark Media and Plant Strata of Container-Grown Azalea - (Abstract Only)

Copes, W.E., Cubeta, M.A., Toda, T., Rinehart, T.A. 2008. Rhizoctonia Species Associated With Bark Media and Plant Strata of Container-Grown Azalea. International Rhizoctonia Symposium 20-22 August 2008, Berlin (D) p40.

Effects of Host Resistance and Shading Density on the Disease Severity of Hydrangea Leaf Spot - (Abstract Only)

Li, Y., Windham, M.T., Windham, A.S., Reed, S.M., Mmbaga, M.T., Spiers, J.M., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N. 2008. Effects of Host Resistance and Shading Density on the Disease Severity of Hydrangea Leaf Spot. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.

Increasing Phenotypic Diversity in Hydrangea macrophylla Using Targeted and Random Mutation - (Abstract Only)

Greer, S.P., Reed, S.M., Adkins, J., Rinehart, T.A. 2008. Increasing Phenotypic Diversity in Hydrangea macrophylla Using Targeted and Random Mutation. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

Applications of Microsatellites in Two Big Bracted Dogwood Species, Flowering and Kousa Dogwood - (Abstract Only)

Xinwang, W., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Gann, A.M., Reed, S.M., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Wadl, P.A. 2008. Applications of Microsatellites in Two Big Bracted Dogwood Species, Flowering and Kousa Dogwood. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

Genetic Diversity Estimates for Dichroa Species - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2008. Genetic Diversity Estimates for Dichroa Species. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

Genetic Diversity of Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.) in the Southeastern United States Using Microsatellites - (Abstract Only)

Wang, X., Fitzpatrick, B.M., Rinehart, T.A., Ownley, B.H., Trigiano, R.N. 2008. Genetic Diversity of Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.) in the Southeastern United States Using Microsatellites. Society for the Study of Evolution.

Using SSR markers to estimate diversity among Hydrangea germplasm and improve breeding of new cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2008. Using SSR Markers to Estimate Diversity Among Hydrangea Germplasm and Improve Breeding of New Cultivars. International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone pg 72.

Estimating Diversity Among Lagerstroemia Species and Hybrids Using SSR Markers - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Pounders Jr, C.T. 2010. Estimating Diversity Among Lagerstroemia Species and Hybrids Using SSR Markers. Acta Horticulturae. 885:285-290.2010.

Using SSR markers to correctly identify hydrangea germplasm assess parentage and verify hybrids - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2010. Using SSR markers to correctly identify hydrangea germplasm assess parentage and verify hybrids. Acta Horticulturae. 885:291-296.

Using SSR markers to estimate diversity among hydrangea germplasm and improve breeding of new cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Estimating diversity among Lagerstroemia species and hybrids using SSR markers - (Abstract Only)

Estimating Diversity Among Lagerstroemia Species and Hybrids Using SSR Markers - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Pounders Jr, C.T. 2008. Estimating Diversity Among Lagerstroemia Species and Hybrids Using SSR Markers. International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone pg 52.

In Vitro Germination and Tissue Culture Parameters for Mutagenesis, Ploidy Manipulation, and Possible Transformation of Hydrangea macrophylla - (Abstract Only)

Greer, S.P., Reed, S.M., Adkins, J., Rinehart, T.A. 2008. In Vitro Germination and Tissue Culture Parameters for Mutagenesis, Ploidy Manipulation, and Possible Transformation of Hydrangea macrophylla. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting.

Micropropagation and Tissue Culture of Hydrangea macrophylla for Mutagenesis, Ploidy Manipulation, and Possible Transformation - (Abstract Only)

Greer, S.P., Reed, S.M., Adkins, J., Rinehart, T.A. 2008. Micropropagation and Tissue Culture of Hydrangea macrophylla for Mutagenesis, Ploidy Manipulation, and Possible Transformation. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

Breeding Horticultural Plants - (Book / Chapter)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2008. Breeding Horticultural Plants. In: Beyl, C.A., Trigiano, R.N. editors. Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises. Boca Raton, LA: CRC Press LLC., Taylor and Francis Group. p. 391-400.

Microsatellites from Kousa dogwood (Cornus Kousa) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wadl, P., Wang, X., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R. 2007. Microsatellites from Kousa dogwood (Cornus Kousa). Molecular Ecology Notes, online (doi:10.1111/j.1471-8286.2007.02062.x)

Development and Characterization of Simple Sequence Repeats for Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M. 2007. Development and Characterization of Simple Sequence Repeats for Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.). Tree Genetics & Genomics Vol 4, no.3 pp.461-468.

Production and Characterization of Intergeneric Hybrids between Dichroa febrifuga and Hydrangea macrophylla - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reed, S.M., Jones, K., Rinehart, T.A. 2008. Production and characterization of intergeneric hybrids between Dichroa febrifuga and Hydrangea macrophylla. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 133:84-91.

Molecular Tools for Plant Protection, True-to-Name Verification and Parentage Analysis - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A. 2007. Molecular Tools for Plant Protection, True-to-Name Verification and Parentage Analysis. Southern Plant Conference.

Genetic analysis of fungicide resistant Sclerotinia homoeocarpa isolates from Tennessee and Northern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Devries, R.E., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Windham, A.S., Sorochan, J.C., Rinehart, T.A., Vargas, J.M. 2008. Genetic analysis of fungicide resistant Sclerotinia homoeocarpa isolates from Tennessee and Northern Mississippi. Plant Disease. 92:83-90.2008.

Preliminary Genetic Map of Hydrangea macrophylla Using SSR Markers and a Pseudo-Testcross Strategy - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2007. Preliminary Genetic Map of Hydrangea macrophylla Using SSR Markers and a Pseudo-Testcross Strategy. International Hydrangea Conference.

DNA Fingerprint Database for Crapemyrtle Cultivar Identification, Hybrid Verification, and Parentage Analysis - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Mclaurin, W. 2007. Dna fingerprint database for crapemyrtle cultivar identification, hybrid verification, and parentage analysis. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference.

Genetic Diversity of Flowering Dogwood (Cornusflorida L.) in Tennessee - (Proceedings)

Hadziabdic, D., Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Fitzpatrick, B., Ownley, B., Windham, M., Rinehart, T.A., Xiang, Q. 2008. Genetic Diversity of Flowering Dogwood (Cornusflorida L.) in Tennessee. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference.

Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Hydrangeas - (Proceedings)

Li, Y., Windham, M., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, A.S., Reed, S.M., Mmbaga, M.T., Spiers, J.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2007. Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Hydrangeas. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference vol. 52, pp 304-305.

Breeding Intra and Inter Specific Cornus Species - (Proceedings)

Wadl, P., Skinner, J.A., Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Pantalone, V.R., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N. 2007. Breeding Intra and Inter Specific Cornus Species. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference.

Microsatellites and Their Appliation in Flowering Dogwood - (Abstract Only)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R., Windham, M., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M. 2008. Microsatellites and Their Appliation in Flowering Dogwood. Meeting Abstract.

Molecular Tools for Studying Plant Pathogens - (Book / Chapter)

Rinehart, T.A., Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N. 2008. Molecular Tools for Studying Plant Pathogens. Book Chapter. 269-278.

Breeding Intra and Inter Specific Cornus Species - (Abstract Only)

Wadl, P., Skinner, J., Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M., Pantalone, V., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, M. 2007. Breeding Intra and Inter Specific Cornus Species. Hortscience. pp. 919-1022.

Development of Microsatellite (SSR) Markers from Kousa Dogwood - (Abstract Only)

Wadl, P., Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R., Windham, M. 2007. Development of Microsatellite (SSR) Markers from Kousa Dogwood. HortScience. pp.919-1022.

Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Hydrangea - (Abstract Only)

Li, Y., Windham, M., Trigiano, R., Windham, A., Reed, S.M., Mmbaga, M., Spiers, J.M., Rinehart, T.A. 2007. Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Hydrangea. Hortscience. pp.919-1022.

An Analysis of Combining Ability for Height, Leaf Out, Bloom Date and Flower Color for Crapemyrtle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Rinehart, T.A., Edwards Jr, N.C., Knight, P. 2007. An Analysis of Combining Ability for Height, Leaf Out, Bloom Date and Flower Color for Crapemyrtle. HortScience 42(6):4 pgs.

Evalution of Inter-Specific Hybrids between Lagerstroemia indica and L. speciosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Rinehart, T.A., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2007. Evalution of Inter-Specific Hybrids between Lagerstroemia indica and L. speciosa. HortScience 42(6):1317-1322.

Genetic Diversity Estimates and DNA Fingerprint Database for Crapemyrtle Cultivars - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A. 2007. Genetic Diversity Estimates and DNA Fingerprint Database for Crapemyrtle Cultivars. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

Analysis of Ploidy Level and its Effects on Guard Cell Length, Pollen Diameter and Fertility in Hydrangea Macrophylla - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, K.D., Reed, S.M. and Rinehart, T.A. 2007. Analysis of ploidy level and its effects on guard cell length, pollen diameter and fertility in Hydrangea macrophylla. HortScience. 42:483-488.

A Novel Microsatellite Array in Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) with Device HAD-GT12 - (Abstract Only)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M. 2007. A novel microsatellite array in flowering dogwood (cornus florida) with device had-gt12. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

SSR Marker Analysis of Genetic Relationships within Hydrangea Macrophylla - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reed, S.M. and Rinehart, T.A. 2007. SSR marker analysis of genetic relationships within Hydrangea macrophylla. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:341-351.

A Simple and Effective Procedure for Discovering Microsatellites from Small Insert Libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Devries, R., Scheffler, B.E., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M. 2006. A simple and effective procedure for discovering microsatellites from small insert libraries. Molecular Ecology Notes. Vol 7. pp 558-561

AFLP Markers Identify Cornus florida Cultivars and Line - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, N., Trigiano, R., Windham, M., Lamour, K., Habera, L., Rinehart, T.A., Xingwang, W. 2007. Aflp markers identify florida cultivars. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science. Jan 2007, vol. 132, no.1, pp 90-96.

Genetic diversity estimates for the genus Hydrangea and development of a molecular key based on SSR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Reed, S.M. 2006. Genetic diversity estimates for the genus Hydrangea and development of a molecular key based on SSR. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131:787-797.

HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA AND SERRATA - SHOULD WE LUMP 'EM OR SPLIT 'EM? - (Proceedings)

Reed, S.M. and Rinehart, T.A. 2006. Hydrangea macrophylla and serrata - Should we lump 'em or split 'em? Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 51:573-576.

Rapid, High-Throughput Detection of Azalea Lace Bug, Stephanitis Pyrioides (Scott) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) Predation by Lacewing Larvae, Chrysoperla - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Boyd Jr, D.W. 2006. Rapid, High-Throughput Detection of Azalea Lace Bug, Stephanitis pyrioides (Scott) (Hemiptera: tingidae) Predation by Lacewing Larvae, Chrysoperla. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(6):2136-2141.

MOLECULAR AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CARDAMINE SPECIES - (Proceedings)

Fain, G.B., Atland, J.E., Rinehart, T.A. 2005. Molecular and morphological characterization of cardamine species. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, pp 454-456.

WIDE CROSSES IN THE HYDRANGEACEAE: DICHROA FEBRIFUGA X HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA - (Proceedings)

Jones, K.D., Reed, S.M. and Rinehart, T.A. 2006. Wide crosses in the Hydrangeaceae: Dichroa febrifuga x Hydrangea macrophylla. Proceedings of the Sourthern Nursery Association Research Conference. 51:577-579.

Production and Verification of Hybrids for Hydrangea Macrophylla x H. angustipetala and H. macrophylla x Dichroa febrifuga - (Proceedings)

Kardos, J.H., Robacker, C.D., Dirr, M.A., Rinehart, T.A. 2006. Production and Verification of Hybrids for Hydrangea Macrophylla x H. angustipetala and H. macrophylla x Dichroa febrifuga. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, vol 51, pp 570-572.

Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Selected Cornus Species Using SSR Markers - (Proceedings)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R., Windham, M., Devries, R., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2007. Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Selected Cornus Species Using SSR Markers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference vol.51, pp. 616-617.

Analysis of Genetic Diversity Between Fungicide Resistant Sclerotinia homoeocarpa Isolates Using AFLP and Vegetative Compatibility - (Proceedings)

Devries, R.E., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Sorochan, J., Windham, A.S., Rinehart, T.A. 2007. Analysis of Genetic Diversity Between Fungicide Resistant Sclerotinia homoeocarpa Isolates Using AFLP and Vegetative Compatibility. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference.

The Utility of DNA Fingerprinting for Plant Patent Protection: An example for Lagerstroemia - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Trigiano, R.N., Mclaurin, W., Knight, P. 2007. The Utility of DNA Fingerprinting for Plant Patent Protection: An example for Lagerstroemia. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings Vol 51, pp 607-609.

Using DNA fingerprinting to identify mislabled plants in the trade: An example from Hydrangea - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2007. Using DNA fingerprinting to identify mislabled plants in the trade: An example from Hydrangea. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings Vol, 51 pp 580-583.

GENETIC DIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SCLEROTINIA HOMOEOCARPA ISOLATES DELINEATED BY VEGETATIVE COMPATIBILITY AND AFLP ANALYSIS - (Abstract Only)

Devries, R.E., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Windham, A., Rinehart, T.A. 2006. Genetic diversity of tennessee sclerotinia homoeocarpa isolates delineated by vegetative compatibility and aflp analysis. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts vol 41, pg 1077 New Orleans, July 27-30.

USING SSR MARKERS TO VERIFY CRAPEMYRTLE HYBRIDS - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Pounders Jr, C.T., Scheffler, B.E. Using ssr markers to verify crapemyrtle hybrids. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting vol. 41, 1008.

Genetic characterization of binucleate Rhizoctonia species causing web blight on azelea in Mississippi and Alabama - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Copes, W.E., Toda, T., Cubeta, M.A. 2006. Genetic characterization of binucleate Rhizoctonia species causing web blight on azelea in Mississippi and Alabama. Plant Disease. 91:616-623..

ANALYSIS OF GENETIC DIVERSITY IN SELECTED CORNUS SPECIES USING SSR MARKERS - (Abstract Only)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2006. Analysis of genetic diversity in selected cornus species using ssr markers. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.

EXAMPLES OF GENOME EVOLUTION IN POLYPLIODS WHERE BIGGER IS BETTER - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A. 2006. Examples of genome evolution in polypliods where bigger is better. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting, Vol. 131, 787-797.

THE OPTIMIZATION OF MICROSATELLITE DISCOVERY IN FLOWERING DOGWOOD (CORNUS FLORIDA L.) - (Abstract Only)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Devries, R., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2006. The optimization of microsatellite discovery in flowering dogwood (cornus florida l.). Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference.

GENETIC DIVERSITY IN FLOWERING DOGWOOD (CORNUS FLORIDA L.) USING MICROSATELLITE (SSR) MARKERS - (Abstract Only)

Wang, X., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Devries, R., Rinehart, T.A., Spiers, J.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2006. Genetic diversity in flowering dogwood (cornus florida l.) using microsatellite (ssr) markers. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference.

CULTIVAR IDENTIFICATION AND INTERSPECIFIC HYBRID VERIFICATION IN LAGERSTROEMIA USING SSR MARKERS - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Pounders Jr, C.T., Scheffler, B.E. 2006. Cultivar identification and interspecific hybrid verification in lagerstroemia using ssr markers. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference.

ECOLOGY OF ENDOPARASITOIDS (HYMENOPTERA) ATTACKING CRANBERRY AND BLUEBERRY TIPWORMS DASINEURA OXYCOCCANA JOHNSON AND PRODIPLOSIS VACCINII (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampson, B.J., Rinehart, T.A., Liburd, O.E., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Ecology of endoparasitoids (hymenoptera) attacking cranberry and blueberry tipworms dasineura oxycoccana johnson and prodiplosis vaccinii (diptera: cecidomyiidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Vol 99, No.1, pp 113-120.

Biology of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Cultivated Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampson, B.J., Rinehart, T.A., Liburd, O.E., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Biology of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Cultivated Blueberries. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(1):113-120.

Genetic and Physical Characterization of Binucleate Rhizoctonia Species Causing Web Blight on Azalea - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Copes, W.E., Cubeta, M.A. 2005. Genetic and Physical Characterization of Binucleate Rhizoctonia Species Causing Web Blight on Azalea. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. pp 260-264.

GENETIC, PATHOGENIC, AND PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF RHIZOCTONIA SPP. ISOLATED FROM CONTAINER-GROWN AZALEA IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Copes, W.E., Cubeta, M.A. 2005. Genetic, pathogenic, and phenotypic characterization of rhizoctonia spp. isolated from container-grown azalea in the southern united states. Phytopathology.

Estimating Genetic Diversity within the Hydrangea Genus Using Molecular Markers - (Proceedings)

Rinehart, T.A., Scheffler, B.E., Reed, S.M. 2005. Estimating Genetic Diversity within the Hydrangea Genus Using Molecular Markers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. pp. 656-659.

USDA Ornamental Research in Poplarville, Mississippi - (Trade Journal)

Rinehart, T.A. 2005. USDA Ornamental Research in Poplarville, Mississippi. Trade Journal Publication. p. 7.

NEW MOLECULAR MARKERS IN HYDRANGEA AND THEIR USEFULNESS IN EVALUATING DIVERSITY, VERIFYING HYBRIDS, AND UNCOVERING GENES. - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T. and S. Reed (2005) New Molecular Markers in Hydrangea and their usefulness in Evaluating Diversity, Verifying Hybrids, and Uncovering Genes. ASHS Southern Region Annual Meeting, Little Rock. HortScience. vol:40(3)

HYDRANGEA MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FOR CULTIVAR IDENTIFICATION AND HYBRID VERIFICATION - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2005. Hydrangea microsatellite markers for cultivar identification and hybrid verification. American Society of Horticulture Science (ASHS) Program and Abstracts. Las Vegas.

HYDRANGEA SSR MARKERS FOR CULTIVAR IDENTIFICATION AND HYBRID VERIFICATION - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T. and S. Reed (2005) Hydrangea microsatellite markers for cultivar identification and hybrid verification. International Plant and Animal Genome XIII, San Diego, CA. Abstract Guide, pp.11

GENETIC DIVERSITY AND MOLECULAR DETECTION OF RHIZOCTONIA IN NURSERY ENVIRONMENTS - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Copes, W.E. 2004. Genetic diversity and molecular detection of rhizoctonia in nursery environments. Meeting Abstract.

USDA CRAPEMYRTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN POPLARVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - (Abstract Only)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Rinehart, T.A. 2004. Usda crapemyrtle breeding program in poplarville, mississippi. Meeting Abstract.

POLLINATOR GARDENING: THE BEES - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Sampson, B.J. 2004. Pollinator gardening: the bees. Meeting Abstract.

USING MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGY TO BREED HYDRANGEAS - (Trade Journal)

Rinehart, T.A. 2005. Using molecular technology to breed hydrangeas. Trade Journal Publication.

AFLP ANALYSIS USING GENEMAPPER SOFTWARE AND AN EXCEL MACRO THAT ALIGNS AND CONVERTS OUTPUT TO BINARY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A. 2004. Aflp analysis using genemapper software and an excel macro that aligns and converts output to binary. Biotechniques. vol.37(2)pp. 186-188

EXTINCTION OF LINE-14 ACTIVITY COINCIDENT WITH A MAJOR MAMMALIAN RADIATION IN RODENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grahn, R.A., Rinehart, T.A., Cantrell, M.A., Wichman, H.A. 2005. Extinction of line-14 activity coincident with a major mammalian radiation in rodents. Cytogenetics and Genome Research Vol 110, No. 1-4, pp 407-415.

SINE EXTINCTION PRECEEDED LINE EXTINCTION IN SIGMODONTINE RODENTS: IMPLICATIONS RETROTRANSPOSITIONAL DYNAMICS AND MECHANISMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, T.A., Grahn, R.A., Wichman, H.A. 2005. Sine extinction preceeded line extinction in sigmodontine rodents: implications retrotranspositional dynamics and mechanisms. Cytogenetics and Genome Research vol. 110, No. 1-4, pp 416-425.

WHAT CAN MOLECULAR GENETICS DO FOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT RESEARCH? - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A. 2003. What can molecular genetics do for ornamental plant research?. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Horticulutral Field Day, MSU, Vol 31, pp15. Meeting Abstract.

GENETIC DIVERSITY IN HYDRANGEA - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Reed, S.M. 2003. Genetic diversity in hydrangea. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Horticulutral Field Day, MSU, Vol 31, pp 13. Meeting Abstract.