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Vincent Klink
Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory
Molecular Biologist

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Projects
Developing Biotechnologies to Improve Pest and Pathogen Resistance, Yield, and Quality in Sugarbeet
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445329
Application of Bioinformatics Resources toward Transcriptomic Discovery of Sugar Beet and Functional Analysis
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442895

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The annotation of genomic dataset sequences of the sugar beet root maggot Tetanops myopaeformis, TmSBRM_v1.0 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, S., Alkharouf, N., Chu, C.N., Klink, V.P. 2024. The annotation of genomic dataset sequences of the sugar beet root maggot Tetanops myopaeformis, TmSBRM_v1.0. Data in Brief. Article e110710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110710.
Glycine max polygalacturonase inhibiting protein (PGIP) functions in the root to suppress Heterodera glycines parasitism Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, S., Troell, H.A., Billingsley, R.L., Lawrence, K.S., Mckirgan, D.S., Alkharouf, N.W., Klink, V.P. 2024. Glycine max polygalacturonase inhibiting protein (PGIP) functions in the root to suppress Heterodera glycines parasitism. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. Article e108755. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108755.
An assembly of genomic sequences of the sugar beet root maggot Tetanops myopaeformis, TpSBRM_v1.0 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alkharouf, N., Chu, C.N., Klink, V.P. 2024. An assembly of genomic sequences of the sugar beet root maggot Tetanops myopaeformis, TpSBRM_v1.0. Data in Brief. Article e110298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110298.
Data analysis of polygalacturonase inhibiting proteins (PGIPs) from agriculturally important proteomes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, S., Troell, H.A., Billingsley, R.L., Lawerence, K.S., Mckirgan, D., Alkharouf, N.W., Klink, V.P. 2023. Data analysis of polygalacturonase inhibiting proteins (PGIPs) from agriculturally important proteomes. Data in Brief. Article: 109831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109831.
The central circadian regulator CCA1 functions in Glycine max during defense to a root pathogen, regulating the expression of genes acting in effector triggered immunity (ETI) and cell wall metabolites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niraula, P.M., Mcneece, B.T., Sharma, K., Alkharouf, N.W., Lawrence, K.S., Klink, V.P. 2022. The central circadian regulator CCA1 functions in Glycine max during defense to a root pathogen, regulating the expression of genes acting in effector triggered immunity (ETI) and cell wall metabolites. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 185:198-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.05.028.
The heterologous expression of conserved Glycine max (soybean) mitogen activated protein kinase 3 (MAPK3) paralogs suppresses Meloidogyne incognita parasitism in Gossypium hirsutum (upland cotton) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Alkharouf, N.W., Lawrence, K.S., Lawaju, B., Sharma, K., Niraula, P., Mcneece, B.T. 2022. The heterologous expression of conserved Glycine max (soybean) mitogen activated protein kinase 3 (MAPK3) paralogs suppresses Meloidogyne incognita parasitism in Gossypium hirsutum (upland cotton). Transgenic Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11248-022-00312-y.
Glycine max homologs of doesn't make infections 1, 2, and 3 function to impair heterodera glycines parasitism while also regulating mitogen activated protein kinase expression Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khatri, R., Pant, S.R., Sharma, K., Niraula, P.M., Lawaju, B.R., Lawrence, K.S., Alkharouf, N.W., Klink, V.P. 2022. Glycine max homologs of doesn't make infections 1, 2, and 3 function to impair heterodera glycines parasitism while also regulating mitogen activated protein kinase expression. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13:842597. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.842597.
The conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex functionality in relation to plant defense Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Lawaju, B.R., Sharma, K., Niraula, P.M., Alkharouf, N.W., Lawrence, K.S. 2022. The conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex functionality in relation to plant defense. Journal of Plant Interactions. 17:344-360. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2041743.
Conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex genes functioning in defense are expressed in root cells undergoing a defense response to a pathogenic infection and exhibit regulation my MAPKs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Darwish, O., Alkharouf, N.W., Lawaju, B.R., Khatri, R., Lawrence, K.S. 2021. Conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex genes functioning in defense are expressed in root cells undergoing a defense response to a pathogenic infection and exhibit regulation my MAPKs. PLoS ONE. 16/e0256472. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256472.
The impact of pRAP vectors on plant genetic transformation and pathogenesis studies including an analysis of BRI1-ASSOCIATED RECEPTOR KINASE 1 (BAK1)-mediated resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Darwish, O., Alkharouf, N.W., Lawrence, K.S. 2021. The impact of pRAP vectors on plant genetic transformation and pathogenesis studies including an analysis of BRI1-ASSOCIATED RECEPTOR KINASE 1 (BAK1)-mediated resistance. Journal of Plant Interactions. 16(1):270-283. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2021.1940328.
Microarray detection calls as a means to compare transcripts within syncytial cells isolated from incompatible and compatible soybean (Glycine max) roots infected by the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Overall, C.C., Alkharouf, N.W., Macdonald, M.H., Matthews, B.F. 2010. Microarray detection calls as a means to compare transcripts within syncytial cells isolated from incompatible and compatible soybean (Glycine max) roots infected by the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2010(2010):Article ID 491217 30 pages.
Population-specific gene expression in the pathogenic nematode Hederodera glycines exists prior to infection and during the onset of a resistant or susceptible reaction in the roots of Glycine max. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Hosseini, P., Macdonald, M.H., Alkharouf, N.W., Matthews, B.F. 2009. Population-specific gene expression in the pathogenic nematode Hederodera glycines exists prior to infection and during the onset of a resistant or susceptible reaction in the roots of Glycine max. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 10:111. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/10/111.
MiniMax, a new diminutive Glycine max genotype with a rapid life cycle, embryonic potential and transformation capabilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Macdonald, M.H., Martins, V., Park, S., Kim, K., Baek, S., Matthews, B.F. 2007. MiniMax, a new diminutive Glycine max genotype with a rapid life cycle, embryonic potential and transformation capabilities. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 92:183-195.
Glycine max (soybean) roots and syncytia isolated by laser capture microdissection (LCM) exhibit differential gene expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Matthews, B.F. 2007. Glycine max (soybean) roots and syncytia isolated by laser capture microdissection (LCM) exhibit differential gene expression. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 3(2):105-107.
A time-course comparative microarray analysis of an incompatible and compatible response by Glycine max (soybean) to Heterodera glycines (soybean cyst nematode) infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Overall, C., Macdonald, M.H., Matthews, B.F. 2007. A time-course comparative microarray analysis of an incompatible and compatible response by Glycine max (soybean) to Heterodera glycines (soybean cyst nematode) infection. Planta. 226:1423-1447.
Laser capture microdissection (LCM) and comparative microarray expression analysis of syncytial cells isolated from incompatible and compatible soybean roots infected by soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Overall, C.C., Aklharouf, N.W., Macdonald, M.H., Matthews, B.F. 2007. Laser capture microdissection (LCM) and comparative microarray expression analysis of syncytial cells isolated from incompatible and compatible soybean roots infected by soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Planta. 226:1389-1409.
IDENTIFICATION OF SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE, HETERODERA GLYCINES, DNA SEQUENCES WITH HIGH SIMILARITY TO THOSE OF CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS WITH MUTANT LETHAL PHENOTYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alkharouf, N., Klink, V.P., Matthews, B.F. 2007. Identification of soybean cyst nematode, heterodera glycines, dna sequences with high similarity to those of caenorhabditis elegans with mutant lethal phenotypes. Experimental Parasitology. 115:247-258.
Developing a systems biology approach to study disease progression caused by Heterodera glycines in Glycine max - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klink, V.P., Matthews, B.F. 2007. Developing a systems biology approach to study disease progression caused by Heterodera glycines in Glycine max. Gene Regulation and Systems Biology. 2:1-17.
A decline in transcript abundance for Heterodera glycines homolog Caenorhabditis elegans uncoordinated genes accompanies its sedentary parasitic phase. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martins, V., Klink, V.P., Alkharouf, N., Macdonald, M.H., Matthews, B.F. 2006. A decline in transcript abundance for Heterodera glycines homolog Caenorhabditis elegans uncoordinated genes accompanies its sedentary parasitic phase.. BioMed Central Developmental Biology. 7(35):1-11.
BROADENING RESISTANCE OF SOYBEAN TO THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE USING BIOTECHNOLOGY - (Proceedings)
Matthews, B.F., Klink, V.P., Alkharouf, N. 2006. Broadening resistance of soybean to the soybean cyst nematode using biotechnology. Meeting Proceedings. 3rd Congreso de Soja del Mercousur, June 24, 2006 - July 4, 2006, Rosairo, Argentina. p. 6-9.
ISOLATION OF A PATHOGENESIS RELATED GENE (PR GENE) USING LASER CAPTURE MICRODISSECTION OF GLYCINE MAX (SOYBEAN) SYNCYTIA - (Abstract Only)
Klink, V.P., Macdonald, M.H., Matthews, B.F. 2006. Isolation of a pathogenesis related gene (pr gene) using laser capture microdissection of glycine max (soybean) syncytia [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 24.
ISOLATION OF GENES USING LASER CAPTURE MICRODISSECTION OF GLYCINE MAX (SOYBEAN) SYNCYTIA FORMED BY THE PLANT PATHOGEN HETERODERA GLYCINES, (SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE). - (Abstract Only)
Klink, V.P., Macdonald, M.H., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B.F. 2005. Isolation of genes using laser capture microdissection of glycine max (soybean) syncytia formed by the plant pathogen heterodera glycines, (soybean cyst nematode) [abstract]. Cambridge Healthtech Institute Laser Capture Microdissection: Cutting Edge Applications. Paper No. 219.
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE (HETERODERA GLYCINES) HOMOLOG OF CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS UNC-97 GENE. - (Abstract Only)
Martins, V., Klink, V.P., Alkharouf, N., Macdonald, M.H., Matthews, B.F. 2005. Isolation and characterization of the soybean cyst nematode (heterodera glycines) homolog of caenorhabditis elegans unc-97 gene [abstract]. Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. p. 13. .
IDENTIFICATION OF SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE LETHAL GENES USING COMPUTATIONAL METHODS - (Abstract Only)
Alkharouf, N., Klink, V.P., Matthews, B.F. 2005. Identification of soybean cyst nematode lethal genes using computational methods [abstract]. Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. Paper No. 24.
ISOLATION OF AN AQUAPORIN (GMPIP2,2) USING LASER CAPTURE MICRODISSECTION OF GLYCINE MAX (SOYBEAN) SYNCYTIA FORMED BY THE PLANT PATHOGEN HETERODERA GLYCINES, (SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE). - (Abstract Only)
Klink, V.P., Macdonald, M.H., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B.F. 2005. Isolation of an aquaporin (gmpip2,2) using laser capture microdissection of glycine max (soybean) syncytia formed by the plant pathogen heterodera glycines, (soybean cyst nematode) [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 17.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF A SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE HOMOLOGY OF UNC-87. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matthews, B.F., Pilitt, K.L., Klink, V.P. 2004. Molecular characterization of a soybean cyst nematode homology of unc-87. Journal of Nematology 36: 457-465.
LASER CAPTURE MICROSCOPY ISOLATION OF SYNCYTIAL CELLS FROM HETERODERA GLYCINES FEEDING SITES AND EST ANALYSIS - (Abstract Only)
Klink, V.P., Macdonald, M.H., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B.F. 2004. Laser capture microscopy isolation of syncytial cells from heterodera glycines feeding sites and est analysis. Meeting Proceedings. Cambridge Healthtech Institute. P.6.