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Tracey S Somera
Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research
Research Molecular Biologist

Phone: (509) 664-2280 ext. 207
Fax: (509) 664-2287

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Projects
Uncovering Rootstock Disease Resistance Mechanisms in Deciduous Tree Fruit Crops and Development of Genetics-Informed Breeding Tools for Resistant Germplasm
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441819
Assessing Barriers to and Benefits of AMF Colonization in Apple
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 443382
Evaluating the Multifaceted Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Apple
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444622
Assessing Barriers to and Benefits of AMF Colonization in Apple
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 441696

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Evaluating the stability of nursery-established arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal associations in apple rootstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Effect of rootstock genotype and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) species on early colonization of apple Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, C., Huskey, D.A., Mazzola, M., Somera, T.S. 2024. Effect of rootstock genotype and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) species on early colonization of apple. Plants. 13(10). Article 1388. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13101388.
A Metabolic modelling-based framework for predicting trophic dependencies in native rhizobiomes of crop plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ginatt, A., Berihu, M., Castel, E., Medina, S., Carmi, G., Faigenboim-Doron, A., Sharon, I., Tal, O., Droby, S., Somera, T.S., Mazzola, M., Eizenberg, H., Freilich, S. 2024. A Metabolic modelling-based framework for predicting trophic dependencies in native rhizobiomes of crop plants. eLife. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.94558.2.
A multidisciplinary, cross-species approach to understanding woody plant declines: similarities between Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) and Apple Replant Disease (ARD) [abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Guaschino, M., Somera, T.S., Spadaro, D. 2024. A multidisciplinary, cross-species approach to understanding woody plant declines: similarities between Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) and Apple Replant Disease (ARD) [abstract]. Fungal Genetics Conference. Paper No. 569A.
Directing the apple rhizobiome toward resiliency post-fumigation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somera, T.S., Mazzola, M., Cook, C. 2023. Directing the apple rhizobiome toward resiliency post-fumigation. Agriculture. 13(11). Article 2104. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13112104.
Engineering disease-suppressive soil microbiomes using network-based analysis of metagenomics data [abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Somera, T.S., Berihu, M., Malik, A., Medina, S., Piombo, E., Tal, O., Cohen, M., Ginatt, A., Ofek-Lalzar, M., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Mazzola, M., Freilich, S. 2023. Engineering disease-suppressive soil microbiomes using network-based analysis of metagenomics data [abstract]. APS Annual Meeting. Paper No. 524.
A framework for the targeted recruitment of crop-beneficial soil taxa based on network analysis of metagenomics data Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berihu, M., Somera, T.S., Malik, A., Medina, S., Piombo, E., Tal, O., Cohen, M., Ginat, A., Ofek-Lalzar, M., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Mazzola, M., Freilich, S. 2023. A framework for the targeted recruitment of crop-beneficial soil taxa based on network analysis of metagenomics data. Microbiome. 11. Article 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-022-01438-1.
Toward a holistic view of orchard ecosystem dynamics: A comprehensive review of the multiple factors governing development or suppression of apple replant disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somera, T.S., Mazzola, M. 2022. Toward a holistic view of orchard ecosystem dynamics: A comprehensive review of the multiple factors governing development or suppression of apple replant disease. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. Article 949404. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.949404.
Comparative analysis of the apple root transcriptome as affected by rootstock genotype and Brassicaceae seed meal soil amendment: Implications for plant health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Somera, T.S., Hargarten, H.L., Honaas, L.A., Mazzola, M. 2021. Comparative analysis of the apple root transcriptome as affected by rootstock genotype and Brassicaceae seed meal soil amendment: Implications for plant health. Microorganisms. 9(4). Article 763. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9040763.
Comprehensive analysis of the apple rhizobiome as influenced by different Brassica seed meals in the same soil/plant system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somera, T.S., Freilich, S., Mazzola, M. 2021. Comprehensive analysis of the apple rhizobiome as influenced by different Brassica seed meals in the same soil/plant system. Applied Soil Ecology. 157. Article 103766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103766.
Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease - (Abstract Only)
Somera, T.S., Freilich, S., Mazzola, M. 2019. Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease. Symposium Proceedings. p. 44.
Manipulation of the orchard soil microbiome: Implications for soil-borne disease suppression and apple production - (Proceedings)
Mazzola, M., Somera, T.S., Van Horn, C.R., Leisso, R., Freilich, S. 2019. Manipulation of the orchard soil microbiome: Implications for soil-borne disease suppression and apple production. Symposium Proceedings. p. 16.
Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease - (Proceedings)
Somera, T.S., Freilich, S., Mazzola, M. 2019. Exploring the functional capacity of seed meal-structured microbiomes in the control of apple replant disease. Soil Ecology Society Conference. p. 285.