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Kimberly S Lewers
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Hop ‘Monocacy’ – Northeastern adaptation - ()
Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S. 2023. Hop ‘Monocacy’ – Northeastern adaptation. In: Volk, G.M., Chen, K., Byrne, P., editors. Plant Genetic Resources: Success stories. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State University. Available: https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/pgrsuccessstories/chapter/hop-monocacy-northeastern-adaptation/.
How we came to have the ‘Monocacy’ hop - ()
Butler, B., Barse, T., Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S. 2023. How we came to have the ‘Monocacy’ hop. Hop News, Hop Growers of America. 813:1-17. https://doi.org/10.32747/2023.8127202.ars.
Comprehensive profiling of endogenous phytohormones and expression analysis of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid synthase gene family during fruit development and ripening in octoploid strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Upadhyay, R.K., Motyka, V., Pokorna, E., Dobrev, P.I., Lacek, J., Shao, J.Y., Lewers, K.S., Mattoo, A.K. 2023. Comprehensive profiling of endogenous phytohormones and expression analysis of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid synthase gene family during fruit development and ripening in octoploid strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 196:186-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.01.031.
Yield and nutrients of six cultivars of strawberries grown in five urban cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richardson, M.L., Arlotta, C.G., Lewers, K.S. 2021. Yield and nutrients of six cultivars of strawberries grown in five urban cropping systems. Scientia Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110775 .
Molecular reassessment of diaporthalean fungi associated with strawberry, including the leaf blight fungus, Paraphomopsis obscurans gen. et comb. nov. (Melanconiellaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Udayanga, D., Miriyagalla, S.D., Manamgoda, D.S., Lewers, K.S., Gardiennet, A., Castlebury, L.A. 2021. Molecular reassessment of diaporthalean fungi associated with strawberry, including the leaf blight fungus, Paraphomopsis obscurans gen. et comb. nov. (Melanconiellaceae). IMA Fungus. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43008-021-00069-9.
‘Cordial’ strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M. 2022. ‘Cordial’ strawberry. HortScience. 57(2):231–235. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15808-21.
Consumer preference and physiochemical analyses of fresh strawberries from ten cultivars grown - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Newell, M., Luo, Y., Park, E. 2020. Consumer preference and physiochemical analyses of fresh strawberries from ten cultivars grown in Maryland. International Journal of Fruit Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2020.1768617.
Low-tunnel strawberry production: Comparison of cultivars and films Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Fleisher, D.H., Daughtry, C.S., Vinyard, B.T. 2020. Low-tunnel strawberry production: Comparison of cultivars and films. International Journal of Fruit Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2020.1768616.
Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 50: strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2020. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 50: strawberry. HortScience. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI50register-20.
Effect of genotype and plastic film type on strawberry fruit quality and post-harvest shelf life - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dong, W., Lu, Y., Yang, T., Trouth, F.J., Lewers, K.S., Daughtry, C.S., Cheng, Z. 2019. Effect of genotype and plastic film type on strawberry fruit quality and post-harvest shelf life. International Journal of Fruit Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2019.1673873.
Evidence of epistatic suppression of repeat fruiting in cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Castro, P.R., Hancock, J.F., Weebadde, C.K., Die, J.V., Rowland, L.J. 2019. Evidence of epistatic suppression of repeat fruiting in cultivated strawberry. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-1984-7.
Cranberry vulnerability statement - ()
Hummer, K.E., Lewers, K.S., Bassil, N.V., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E., Iorizzo, M., Williams, K.A., Tzanetakis, I. 2018. Cranberry vulnerability statement. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). https://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/cgc_reports/cranberry_vulnerability_statement_2017.pdf.
Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 49: strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2018. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 49: strawberry. HortScience. 53(6):748-776.
Relationship of strawberry yield factors with microclimate under open and covered raised-bed production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Condori, B., Fleisher, D.H., Lewers, K.S. 2017. Relationship of strawberry yield factors with microclimate under open and covered raised-bed production. Transactions of the ASABE. 60(5):511-1525.
‘Flavorfest’ strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Castro, P., Enns, J.M., Handley, D.T., Jamieson, A.R., Newell, M.J., Samtani, J.B., Flanagan, R.D., Smith, B.J., Snyder, J.C., Strang, J.G., Wright, S.R., Weber, C.A., Hokanson, S.C., Galletta, G.J. 2017. ‘Flavorfest’ strawberry. HortScience. 52(11):1627-1632.
Low tunnels as a strawberry breeding tool and season-extending production system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Fleisher, D.H., Daughtry, C.S. 2017. Low tunnels as a strawberry breeding tool and season-extending production system. International Journal of Fruit Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2017.1305941.
Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for fruit quality traits and number of weeks of flowering in the cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castro, P., Lewers, K.S. 2016. Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for fruit quality traits and number of weeks of flowering in the cultivated strawberry. Molecular Breeding. 36(10):138-156.
Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 48: strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2016. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 48: strawberry. HortScience. 51(6):646-649.
Developing expressed sequence tag libraries and the discovery of simple sequence repeat markers for two species of raspberry (Rubus L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Lewers, K.S., Staton, M.E., Zhebentyaeva, T., Saski, C.A. 2015. Developing expressed sequence tag libraries and the discovery of simple sequence repeat markers for two species of raspberry (Rubus L.). Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 15:258-269.
Identification of QTL associated with flower and runner production in octoploid strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sooriyapathirana, S., Mookerjee, S., Weebadde, C.K., Finn, C.E., Lewers, K.S., Bushakra, J., Luby, J.J., Stewart, P., Neils, S., Hancock, J.F. 2015. Identification of QTL associated with flower and runner production in octoploid strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). Journal of Berry Research. 5:107-116. doi: 10.3233/JBR-150095.
Developing black raspberry genetic and genomic resources - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Bryant, D., Dossett, M., Vining, K., Vanburen, R., Gilmore, B.S., Filichkin, S., Weiland, G.E., Peterson, M.E., Bradish, C.M., Fernandez, G., Lewers, K.S., Graham, J., Lee, J., Mockler, T., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2015. Developing black raspberry genetic and genomic resources [abstract]. International Rubus and Ribes Symposium.
Genetic mapping of day-neutrality in cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castro, P., Lewers, K.S., Weebadde, C., Wang, D., Hancock, J., Stewart, P., Bushakra, J., Finn, C.E., Luby, J. 2015. Genetic mapping of day-neutrality in cultivated strawberry. Molecular Breeding. 35(2):79-94.
Black raspberry genetic and genomic resources development - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Bryant, D., Dossett, M., Gilmore, B.S., Filichkin, S., Weiland, G.E., Peterson, M.E., Bradish, C.M., Fernandez, G., Lewers, K.S., Graham, J., Lee, J., Mockler, T., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2014. Black raspberry genetic and genomic resources development [abstract]. Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists.
Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 47: Strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2014. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 47: Strawberry. HortScience. 49(4): 396-421.
Selection efficiency for raspberry postharvest shelf life affected by storage temperature and harvest season Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harshman, J.M., Lewers, K.S., Jurick II, W.M., Walsh, C.S. 2014. Selection efficiency for raspberry postharvest shelf life affected by storage temperature and harvest season. HortScience. 49:311-319.
Decay resistance to Botrytis cinerea and quality characteristics during storage of raspberry genotypes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harshman, J.M., Jurick II, W.M., Lewers, K.S., Wang, S.Y., Walsh, C.S. 2014. Decay resistance to Botrytis cinerea and quality characteristics during storage of raspberry genotypes. HortScience. 49:311-319.
Genetic map of the primocane-fruiting and thornless traits of tetraploid blackberry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castro-Lopez, P., Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Lewers, K.S. 2013. Genetic map of the primocane-fruiting and thornless traits of tetraploid blackberry. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. DOI:10.1007/s00122-013-2152-3.
Climate Change and Agriculture: Effects and Adaptation - ()
Walthall, C.L., Hatfield, J.L., Marshall, E., Lengnick, L., Backlund, P., Adkins, S.T., Ainsworth, E.A., Booker, F.L., Blumenthal, D.M., Bunce, J.A., Burkey, K.O., Dabney, S.M., Goodrich, D.C., Lewers, K.S., Nearing, M.A., Ort, D.R., Pettigrew, W.T., Polley, H.W., Rosskopf, E.N., Srygley, R.B., Ziska, L.H., Delgado, J.A., Funk, A.J., Glenn, D.M., Morgan, J.A., White, J.W., Timlin, D.J., Mcclung, A.M. 2013. Climate Change and Agriculture: Effects and Adaption. Washington, DC: USDA Technical Bulletin 1935. 186 p.
Genetic and developing genomic resources in black raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Dossett, M., Hummer, K.E., Mockler, T., Filichkin, S., Peterson, M.E., Lee, J., Fernandez, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Weber, C., Agunga, R., Rhodes, E., Scheerens, J.C., Lewers, K.S., Graham, J., Fernandez Fernandez, F., Yun, S.J., Finn, C.E. 2014. Genetic and developing genomic resources in black raspberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1048:19-24.
Compariative analysis of strawberry total phenolics via fast blue BB vs. folin-ciocalteu: assay interference by ascorbic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lester, G.E., Lewers, K.S., Medina, M.B., Saftner, R.A. 2012. Compariative analysis of strawberry total phenolics via fast blue BB vs. folin-ciocalteu: assay interference by ascorbic acid. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 27:102-107.
Genetic and developing genomic resources in black raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Dossett, M., Hummer, K.E., Mockler, T., Filichkin, S., Peterson, M.E., Lee, J., Fernandez, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Weber, C., Agunga, R., Rhodes, E., Scheerens, J.C., Yang, W., Lewers, K.S., Graham, J., Fernandez Fernandez, F., Yun, S., Finn, C.E. 2014. Genetic and developing genomic resources in black raspberry. Acta Horticulturae. Available: http://www.actahort.org/books/1048/1048_/.htm.
Developing the genomic infrastructure for breeding black raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Dossett, M., Gilmore, B.S., Mockler, T., Filichkin, S., Peterson, M.E., Lee, J., Fernandez, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Weber, C., Agunga, R., Rhoades, E., Scheerens, J.C., Yang, W., Lewers, K.S., Graham, J., Fernandez-Fernandez, F., Yun, S., Finn, C.E. 2012. Developing the genomic infrastructure for breeding black raspberry. [abstract]. 2015 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Abstract 10778.
Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay. Euphytica. 186:539-555.
Construction of black (Rubus occidentalis) and red (R. idaeus) raspberry linkage maps and their comparison to the genomes of strawberry, apple, and peach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J.M., Stephens, J., Atmadjaja, A.N., Lewers, K.S., Symonds, V.V., Udall, J.A., Chagne, D., Buck, E.J., Gardiner, S.E. 2012. Construction of black (Rubus occidentalis) and red (R. idaeus) raspberry linkage maps and their comparison to the genomes of strawberry, apple, and peach. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 125(2):311-327.
Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, List 46: Strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2012. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, List 46: Strawberry. HortScience. 47(5)536-562.
Genetic diversity in wild and cultivated black raspberry evaluated by simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S., Finn, C.E. 2012. Genetic diversity in wild and cultivated black raspberry evaluated by simple sequence repeat markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. DOI:10.1007/s10722-012-9809-8.
Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:126-138.
Genetic architecture of sexual dimorphism in a subdioecious plant with a proto-sex chromosome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spigler, R.B., Ashman, T., Lewers, K.S. 2010. Genetic architecture of sexual dimorphism in a subdioecious plant with a proto-sex chromosome. Evolution. 65(4):1114-1126.
Evaluation of blackberry cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Wang, S.Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2010. Evaluation of blackberry cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates. Crop Science. 50(6):2475-2491.
Autosomal origin of sex chromosome in a polyploid plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spigler, R., Lewers, K.S., Johnson, A., Ashman, T. 2010. Autosomal origin of sex chromosome in a polyploid plant. Journal of Heredity. 101:S107–S117.
Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 45: Strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2010. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 45: Strawberry. HortScience. 45(5):748-752.
Comparative genetic mapping in Fragaria virginiana reveals autosomal origin of sex chromosome - (Abstract Only)
Spigler, R., Lewers, K.S., Johnson, A., Ashman, T. 2009. Comparative genetic mapping in Fragaria virginiana reveals autosomal origin of sex chromosome. Meeting Abstract.
Report on 2008-2009 USDA-UMD strawberry research at Wye REC - (Abstract Only)
Takeda, F., Newell, M., Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M. 2009. Report on 2008-2009 USDA-UMD strawberry research at Wye REC. Wye Strawberry Twilight Meeting Booklet. Pg 10-11.
Two promising strawberry selections - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2009. Two promising strawberry selections. Meeting Proceedings.
Heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Black, B., Frisby, J., Lewers, K.S., Takeda, F., Finn, C.E. 2008. Heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus. HortScience. 43(7):2000-2004.
Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products - ()
Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S. 2009. Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products. In: Kevin M. Folta, Susan E. Gardiner. Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae. New York,NY:Springer-Verlag, LLC. Chapter 3 p.55-70.
Genetic mapping of sex determination in a wild strawberry, Fragaria virginiana reveals earliest form of sex chromosome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spigler, R., Lewers, K.S., Mann, D., Ashman, T. 2008. Genetic mapping of sex determination in a wild strawberry, Fragaria virginiana reveals earliest form of sex chromosome. Heredity. 101:507-517.
A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Saski, C.A., Cuthbertson, B.J., Henry, D.C., Staton, M.E., Main, D.S., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Tomkins, J.P. 2008. A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers. Plant Science. 8:69-76.
A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Saski, C.A., Cuthbertson, B.J., Henry, D.C., Staton, M.E., Main, D.S., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Tompkins, J.P. 2008. A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology.8:69-76.
Rosaceae genomics - A multiple model solution - ()
Shulaev, V., Korban, S.S., Sosinski, B., Abbott, A.G., Aqldwinckle, H.S., Folta, K.M., Iezzoni, A., Main, D., Arus, P., Dandekar, A., Lewers, K.S., Brown, S.K., Davis, T.M., Gardiner, S., Veilleux, R.E. 2008. Rosaceae genomics - A multiple model solution. Plant Physiology. 147:985-1003.
Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars, List 44: Strawberry - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2008. Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars, List 44: Strawberry. HortScience. 43:1321-1343.
Identification of SSR markers linked to rust resistance in Andean common bean PI 260418 - (Proceedings)
Pastor Corrales, M.A., Arraes, P.A., Lewers, K.S., Vianello Brondani, R., Cortopassi Buso, G., Ferreira, M.A., Santos Martins, W. 2008. Identification of SSR markers linked to rust resistance in Andean common bean PI 260418. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 51:46-47.
Molecular-marker characterization of strawberry differential genotypes for race determination of isolates of Phytophthora fragariae var.fragariae Hickman - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
USDA-ARS and EMBRAPA Scientists Build Bridges With Strawberries - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2007. Usda-ars and embrapa scientists build bridges with strawberries. LABEX, Sept. 06 - Feb. 07 issue, page 2.
Genetic mapping of sex determination in octoploid strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Spigler, R.B., Lewers, K.S., Main, D., Ashman, T.L. 2008. Genetic mapping of sex determination in octoploid strawberry. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.
Genetic mapping with octoploid strawberry - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T., Hancock, J., Main, D. 2008. Genetic mapping with octoploid strawberry. North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings. 83-86.
Antioxidant Activities and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation in Wild Strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, S.Y., Lewers, K.S., Bowman, L., Ding, M. 2007. Antioxidant Activities and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation in Wild Strawberries. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(5):647-658.
Evaluation of Elite Native Strawberry Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Turechek, W., Hokanson, S.C., Maas, J.L., Hancock, J.F., Serce, S., Smith, B.J. 2007. Evaluation of Elite Native Strawberry Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Species. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 132 (6):842-849.2007.
Antioxidant capacity and flavonoid contents in wild strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, S.Y., Lewers, K.S. 2007. Antioxidant capacity and flavonoid contents in wild strawberries. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(5):629-637.
A Heat Unit Model for Predicting Blackberry Flowering Time - (Abstract Only)
Black, B.L., Frisby, J.W., Lewers, K.S., Takeda, F. 2007. A heat unit model for predicting blackberry flowering time. HortScience. Poster 337.
Genetic Mapping with Octoploid Strawberry - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T.L., Hancock, J.F., Main, D.S. 2007. Genetic mapping with octoploid strawberry. In: North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings. North American Strawberry Symposium, February 8-12, 2007, Ventura, CA. p. 83-86.
Using a Linkage Mapping Approach to Identify QTL for Day-Neutrality in the Octoploid Strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weebadde, C.K., Wang, D., Finn, C.E., Lewers, K.S., Luby, J.J., Bushakra, J., Sjulin, T.M., Hancock, J.F. 2008. Using a linkage mapping approach to identify QTL for day-neutrality in the octoploid strawberry. Plant Breeding. 127:94-101.
TRAITS AND GENES AFFECTING REPEAT FRUITING - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2016. TRAITS AND GENES AFFECTING REPEAT FRUITING. HortScience. 41(4):910-911.
Strawberry Breeding in the USA - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Strawberry Breeding in the USA. Meeting Abstract. talk
Strawberry Breeding in the USA - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Strawberry Breeding in the USA. Meeting Abstract. p. 137-145
Sex determination of strawberry genotypes: preparation for genetic mapping of sex. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T., Main, D. 2007. Sex determination of strawberry genotypes: preparation for genetic mapping of sex.. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts, page 22.
STRAWBERRIES INHIBIT CANCER CELL PROLIFERATION - (Abstract Only)
Wang, S.Y., Lewers, K.S., Bowman, L., Ding, M. 2006. Strawberries inhibit cancer cell proliferation. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 41(4):1082
TRAITS AND GENES AFFECTING REPEAT FRUITING - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Traits and genes affecting repeat fruiting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 41(4):910-911
ASSESSMENT OF SSR MARKER TRANSFER FROM THE CULTIVATED STRAWBERRY TO DIPLOID STRAWBERRY SPECIES: FREQUENCY OF AMPLIFICATION, LINKAGE GROUP ASSIGNMENT, AND USE IN DIVERSITY ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, T.M., Lewers, K.S., Yang, R., Styan, S.M., Dimeglio, L.M. 2006. Assessment of ssr marker transfer from the cultivated strawberry to diploid strawberry species: frequency of amplification, linkage group assignment, and use in diversity analysis. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131(4):506-512.
REGISTER OF FRUIT AND NUT VARIETIES, BROOKS AND OLMO, LISST 43: STRAWBERRY - ()
Lewers, K.S., Maas, J. 2006. Register of fruit and nut varieties, brooks and olmo, lisst 43: strawberry. HortScience. 41(5):1102-1133
STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS-WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Strawberry cultivars-what the future holds. Mid Atlantic Fruit Vegetable Conference Proceedings. P. 117-119.
STRAWBERRY BREEDING-WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2005. Strawberry breeding-what the future holds. New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference Proceedings. P. 10-12.
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FOR FRAGARIA FROM 'STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL' ESTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Gunn, M., Folta, K., Lewers, K.S. 2006. Microsatellite markers for fragaria from 'strawberry festival' ests. Molecular Ecology Notes. 6:473-476.
MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR BLACKBERRY - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Molecular markers for blackberry. Proceedings of the North American Bramble Growers Association Annual Meeting. p. 145-147.
MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR BLACKBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Molecular markers for blackberry. Meeting Abstract.
EASTERN STRAWBERRY BREEDERS: PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2006. Eastern strawberry breeders: personal recollections. HortScience. P. 14-15.
In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Koch-Dean, M.K., Ray, S.A., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. 2006. In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 84:255-261.
Transferability of Rubus Microsatellite Markers for use in Black Raspberry - (Abstract Only)
THE TROUBLE WITH GENETIC MAPPING OF RASPBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S., Weber, C.A. 2005. The trouble with genetic mapping of raspberry. Hortscience. ***meeting abstract
SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FOR GENETIC MAPPING OF RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.A., Graham, J., Lewers, K.S. 2005. Simple sequence reppeat (ssr) markers for genetic mapping of raspberry and blackberry. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(5):722-728.
FRUIT NITROGEN CONTENT OF SIXTEEN STRAWBERRY GENOTYPES GROWN IN AN ADVANCED MATTED ROW PRODUCTION SYSTEM. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Black, B.L., Hokanson, S., Lewers, K.S. 2005. Fruit nitrogen content of sixteen strawberry genotypes grown in an advanced matted row production system.. Hortscience. 40(5):1190-1193
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
SSR MARKERS FOR BRAMBLES - ()
Lewers, K.S. 2005. Ssr markers for brambles. Bramble: The Newsletter of the North American Branble Growers Association, Inc. P.10-11.
IN VITRO RESPONSE OF STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS AND SOMACLONES TO COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM. - (Abstract Only)
Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Dean, M.K., Ray, S.A., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. 2004. In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum.. Hortscience. 39:754.
DEVELOPING SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FROM GENBANK SEQUENCES FOR STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, AND RASPBERRY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Bassil, N.V., Styan, S.M., Hokanson, S.C. 2005. Developing simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers from genbank sequences for strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(1):102-115.
'OVATION' STRAWBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. 'ovation' strawberry. Hortscience. 37:1785-1788
SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT MARKERS FOR RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S., Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.R., Graham, J. 2004. Simple sequence repeat markers for raspberry and blackberry.. Meeting Abstract.
SSR TRANSFERENCE AMONG ROSOIDEAE GENERA. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S., Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.A., Graham, J. 2004. Ssr transference among rosoideae genera.. Meeting Abstract.
SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FOR RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S., Stafne, E., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.A., Graham, J. 2004. Simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers for raspberry and blackberry.. American Society for Horticultural Science. 39 (4):785.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Wisconsin Berry Growers Association.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Northland Berry News.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.J., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers News.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. North American Strawberry Growers Newsletter.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. American Fruit Grower.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Ohio Fruit Growers Society.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BRAMBLE FRUITS. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2004. Health benefits of bramble fruits.. Meeting Proceedings.
BRAMBLE BREEDING AND GENETIC ASSAY TOOLS. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2004. Bramble breeding and genetic assay tools.. Meeting Proceedings.
EVALUATION OF NATIVE STRAWBERRY GERMPLASM FOR RESISTENCE TO ANTHRACNOSE - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Hokanson, S.C., Lewers, K.S., Hancock, J.F., Maas, J.L., Serce, S. 2003. Evaluation of native strawberry germplasm for resistence to anthracnose. Phytopathology. 93:S79-S80
EASTERN STRAWBERRY BREEDERS - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2003. Eastern strawberry breeders. Meeting Abstract.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BERRIES. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2004. Health benefits of berries.. Meeting Proceedings.
ON FARM TRIAL PROCEDURES. - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2004. On farm trial procedures.. .
FRUIT NITROGEN CONTENT OF ELEVEN STRAWBERRY GENOTYPES GROWN IN ADVANCED MATTED ROW CULTURE - (Abstract Only)
Black, B.L., Hokanson, S., Lewers, K.S. 2003. Fruit nitrogen content of eleven strawberry genotypes grown in advanced matted row culture. Hortscience. 38(5):687.
HIGH VARIABLITY AND DISOMIC SEGREATION OF MICROSATELLITES IN THE OCTOPLOID FRAGARIA VIRGINIANA (ROSACEAE). 7/24/07: entered PSI Approval 9/20/2003, Journal Publication Date, Volume, and Page. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashley, M.V., Styan, S.M., Craft, K.J., Jones, K.L., Fessler, J.L., Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T.L. 2003. High variablity and disomic segreation of microsatellites in the octoploid fragaria virginiana (rosaceae). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 107:1201-1207.
IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF RESITANCE TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE OF STRAWBERRY - (Proceedings)
Hartung, J.S., Gouin, C., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J., Hokanson, S. 2003. Identification of sources of resitance to bacterial angular leafspot disease of strawberry. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 626:155-159.
USDA-ARS BRAMBLE RESEARCH AT BELTSVILLE - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2003. Usda-ars bramble research at beltsville. Proceedings of the North American Bramble Growers Association Annual Meeting.
INHERITANCE OF RESISTANCE IN STRAWBERRY TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE CAUSED BY XANTHOMONAS FRAGARIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Hokanson, S.C., Paul, C., Hartung, J.S. 2003. INHERITANCE OF RESISTANCE IN STRAWBERRY TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE CAUSED BY XANTHOMONAS FRAGARIAE. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 128(2): 209-212.
USDA-ARS BRAMBLE RESEARCH AT BELTSVILLE - (Abstract Only)
Lewers, K.S. 2003. Usda-ars bramble research at beltsville. Meeting Abstract.
GENETIC LINKAGE IN SOYBEAN: CLASSICAL GENETIC LINKAGE GROUPS 6 AND 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MAHAMA, A.A., LEWERS, K.S., PALMER, R.G. GENETIC LINKAGE IN SOYBEAN: CLASSICAL GENETIC LINKAGE GROUPS 6 AND 8. CROP SCIENCE. 2002. V. 42. P. 1459-1464.
RESISTANCE TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE, CAUSED BY XANTHOMONAS FRAGARIAE, IN STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Maas, J.L., Hartung, J.S., Gouin, C.C., Lewers, K.S., Hokanson, S.C. 2002. Resistance to bacterial angular leafspot disease, caused by xanthomonas fragariae, in strawberry. Phytopathology.
FUNCTIONAL ANNOTATION OF THE GENOMIC REGION SURROUNDING THE RHG4 LOCUS IN SOYBEAN PI 437.654 - (Abstract Only)
MAP BASED CLONING OF A SOYBEAN CYSTNEMATODE RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only)
COMPARISON OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE SOYBEAN GENOMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF RESISTENCE TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE OF STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Hartung, J.S., Gouin, C.C., Lewers, K.S., Hokenson, S., Maas, J.L. Identification of sources of resistence to bacterial angular leafspot disease of strawberry. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting.
STRATEGY FOR ISOLATION OF A SOYBEAN GENE - (Abstract Only)
A PHYSICAL MAP OF A GENE-DENSE REGION IN SOYBEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MAP-BASED CLONING OF A SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only)
USDA STRAWBERRY VARIETY TRIALS AT BELTSVILLE - (Proceedings)
Lewers, K.S. 2002. Usda strawberry variety trials at beltsville. New Jersey Annual Vegetable Meeting Proceedings.
COMPARISON OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE GENOMES NEAR A SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only)