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Linghe Zeng
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Genome-wide association studies of bundle and single fiber length traits reveal the genetic basis of within-sample variation in upland cotton fiber length - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H.J., Thyssen, G.N., Delhom, C.D., Fang, D.D., Naoumkina, M.A., Florane, C.B., Li, P., Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty, J.C., Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Jones, D.C. 2024. Genome-wide association studies of bundle and single fiber length traits reveal the genetic basis of within-sample variation in upland cotton fiber length. Frontiers in Plant Science. 15: 1472675. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1472675.
Enhance genetic variations for yield and fiber quality in cotton breeding - ()
Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and simple algorithm analysis for rapid and non-destructive assessment of cotton fiber maturity and crystallinity for plant mapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H.J., Liu, Y., Zeng, L. 2024. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and simple algorithm analysis for rapid and non-destructive assessment of cotton fiber maturity and crystallinity for plant mapping. Sensors. 24(9):2888. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24092888.
Identification of new genetic sources of resistance to bacterial blight race 18 in diploid Asiatic cotton and resistance transfer to tetraploid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdelraheem, A., Zhu, Y., Zeng, L., Stetina, S.R., Feng, C., Wheeler, T., Zhang, J. 2024. Identification of new genetic sources of resistance to bacterial blight race 18 in diploid Asiatic cotton and resistance transfer to tetraploid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Euphytica. 220:85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03342-1.
A genome-wide association study for resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum) race 4 in diploid cotton (Gossypium arboreum) and resistance transfer to tetraploid Gossypium hirsutum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdelraheem, A., Zhu, Y., Zeng, L., Stetina, S.R., Zhang, J. 2024. A genome-wide association study for resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum) race 4 in diploid cotton (Gossypium arboreum) and resistance transfer to tetraploid Gossypium hirsutum. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 299:30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00438-024-02130-9.
Analysis of a cotton introgression population derived through multiple generations of random mating in multiple-parents crosses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Hinze, L.L., Fang, D.D., Delhom, C.D., Zhang, J. 2023. Analysis of a cotton introgression population derived through multiple generations of random mating in multiple-parents crosses. Euphytica. 219. Article 101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-023-03213-1.
Interrelationships between cotton fiber quality traits and fluid handling and moisture management properties of nonwoven textiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hron, R.J., Hinchliffe, D.J., Thyssen, G.N., Condon, B.D., Zeng, L., Santiago Cintron, M., Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Sui, R. 2023. Interrelationships between cotton fiber quality traits and fluid handling and moisture management properties of nonwoven textiles. Textile Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175221132011.
Interrelationships between cotton fiber quality traits and tensile properties of hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hinchliffe, D.J., Thyssen, G.N., Condon, B.D., Zeng, L., Hron, R.J., Madison, C.A., Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Delhom, C.D., Sui, R. 2023. Interrelationships between cotton fiber quality traits and tensile properties of hydroentangled nonwoven fabrics. Journal of Industrial Textiles. https://doi.org/10.1177/15280837231171312.
Flame resistant cotton lines generated by synergistic epistasis in a MAGIC population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thyssen, G.N., Condon, B.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Zeng, L., Naoumkina, M., Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty,J.C., Sui, R., Madison, C., Li, P., Fang, D.D. Flame resistant cotton lines generated by synergistic epistasis in a MAGIC population. PLOS ONE. 18:e0278696.2023. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278696.
A comparative study between trait selections and marker-assisted selections to improve fiber strength in upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Fang, D.D., Li, P., Delhom, C.D. 2023. A comparative study between trait selections and marker-assisted selections to improve fiber strength in upland cotton. Crop Science. 63:1092-1101. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20881.
Editorial: Trends in cotton breeding: Meeting the challenges of the 21st century - ()
Zeng, L., Wilson, I., Bourland, F.M. 2022. Trends in cotton breeding: Meet challenges in 21st century. Frontiers in Plant Science. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1019956.
Genetic improvement of lint yield by selections of within-boll yield components based on commonality analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J., Delhom, C.D. 2022. Genetic improvement of lint yield by selections of within-boll yield components based on commonality analysis. Euphytica. 218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-022-03071-3.
Registration of seven recombinant inbred lines of Upland Cotton with improved fiber length or strength - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Hayes, R.W., Wubben, M., Fang, D.D., Thyssen, G.N., Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Jones, D.C. 2021. Registration of seven recombinant inbred lines of Upland cotton with improved fiber length or strength. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:94-99. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20193.
History, changes, impacts, and perspectives of the National Cotton Variety Test (NCVT): Sixty years of the program - ()
Zeng, L. 2021. History, changes, impacts, and perspectives of the National Cotton Variety Test (NCVT): Sixty years of the program. Journal of Cotton Science. 25:205-202.
Seed size, ginning rate, and net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Hardin, R.G., Zeng, L. 2021. Seed size, ginning rate, and net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Cotton Science. 25:91-100.
Transgenic traits could change genetic variations in field crops - ()
Zeng, L. 2021. Transgenic traits could change genetic variations in field crops. CSA News. 66:13. https://doi.org/10.1002/csan.20494.
Comparative study of transgenic and nontransgenic cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J., Bourland, F.M., Campbell, B.T., Dever, J.K., Hague, S.S., Myers, G.O., Raper, T.B., Smith, C.W., Zhang, J. 2021. Comparative study of transgenic and nontransgenic cotton. Crop Science. 61:2467-2477. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20522.
Stability and transferability assessment of the cotton fiber strength QTL qFS-c7-1 on chromosome A07 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, D.D., Zeng, L., Thyssen, G.N., Delhom, C.D., Bechere, E., Jones, D.C., Li, P. 2021. Stability and transferability assessment of the cotton fiber strength QTL qFS-c7-1 on chromosome A07. The Crop Journal. 9(2):380-386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2020.06.016.
Application of the cottonscope for determining fiber maturity and fineness of an upland cotton MAGIC population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H.J., Delhom, C.D., Fang, D.D., Zeng, L., Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Jones, D.C. 2020. Application of the cottonscope for determining fiber maturity and fineness of an upland cotton MAGIC population. Crop Science. 60(5):2266–2279. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20197.
Effects of inter-species chromosome substitution on cottonseed mineral and protein nutrition profiles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, H., Fang, D.D., Zeng, L., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty, J.C. 2020. Effects of inter-species chromosome substitution on cottonseed mineral and protein nutrition profiles. Agronomy Journal. 112:3963-3974. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20264.
Potential of genetic improvement for neppiness traits in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E., Delhom, C.D. 2020. Potential of genetic improvement for neppiness traits in Upland cotton. Crop Science. 60:1876-1883. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20168.
Mapping and validation of a fiber length QTL on chromosome D11 using two independent F2 populations of upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naoumkina, M.A., Zeng, L., Fang, D.D., Wang, M., Thyssen, G.N., Florane, C.B., Li, P., Delhom, C.D. 2020. Mapping and validation of a fiber length QTL on chromosome D11 using two independent F2 populations of upland cotton. Molecular Breeding. 40:31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-020-01111-1.
Mapping and validation of a fiber length QTL on chromosome D11 using two independent F2 populations of upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naoumkina, M.A., Zeng, L., Fang, D.D., Wang, M., Thyssen, G.N., Florane, C.B., Li, P., Delhom, C.D. 2020. Mapping and validation of a fiber length QTL on chromosome D11 using two independent F2 populations of upland cotton. Molecular Breeding. 40:31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-020-01111-1.
Analysis of testing locations in regional high quality tests for cotton fiber quality traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Boykin, D.L., Zhang, J., Bechere, E., Dever, J.K., Campbell, B.T., Raper, T.B., Meeks, C., Smith, W., Myers, G.O., Bourland, F.M. 2019. Analysis of testing locations in regional high quality tests for cotton fiber quality traits. Journal of Cotton Science. 23:284-291.
Testing locations in regional high quality tests for cotton seed quality traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bridges, W., Bourland, F. 2019. Testing locations in regional high quality tests for cotton seed quality traits. Journal of Cotton Science. 23:48-58.
Whole genome sequencing of a MAGIC population identified genomic loci and candidate genes for major fiber quality traits in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thyssen, G.N., Jenkins, J.N., McCarty, J.C., Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Delhom, C.D., Islam, M.S., Li, P., Jones, D.C., Condon, B.D., Fang, D.D. 2018. Whole genome sequencing of a MAGIC population identified genomic loci and candidate genes for major fiber quality traits in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 132:989-999. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-018-3254-8.
Genetic control of flame retardancy in white lint cotton (gossypium hirsutum) - (Abstract Only)
History and current research in the USDA-ARS cotton breeding program at Stoneville, MS - ()
Zeng, L., Stetina, S.R., Erpelding, J.E., Bechere, E., Turley, R.B., Scheffler, J.A. 2018. History and current research in the USDA-ARS cotton breeding program at Stoneville, MS. Journal of Cotton Science. 22:24-35.
Correlated selection response of fiber properties measured by high volume instrument and advanced fiber information system in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E. 2017. Correlated selection response of fiber properties measured by high volume instrument and advanced fiber information system in Upland cotton. Euphytica. 213:278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-017-2061-7.
Registration of five upland cotton mutant germplasm lines with superior fiber length, strength, and uniformity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L., Auld, D. 2017. Registration of five upland cotton mutant germplasm lines with superior fiber length, strength, and uniformity. Journal of Plant Registrations. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.05.0024crg.
A MAGIC population-based genome-wide association study reveals functional association of GhRBB1_A07 gene with superior fiber quality in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Enhancing upland cotton germplasm for yield and fiber quality by introgression from wild relatives - (Abstract Only)
A MAGIC population-based genome-wide association study reveals functional association of GhRBB1_A07 gene with superior fiber quality in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, M.S., Thyssen, G.N., Jenkins, J.N., Zeng, L., Delhom, C.D., McCarty, J.C., Deng, D.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Jones, D.C., Fang, D.D. 2016. A MAGIC population-based genome-wide association study reveals functional association of GhRBB1_A07 gene with superior fiber quality in cotton. BMC Genomics. 17:903. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-016-3249-2.
Infrared imaging of cotton fiber bundles using a focal plane array detector and a single reflectance accessory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santiago Cintron, M., Montalvo, J.G., Von Hoven, T.M., Rodgers, J.E., Hinchliffe, D.J., Madison, C.A., Thyssen, G.N., Zeng, L. 2016. Infrared imaging of cotton fiber bundles using a focal plane array detector and a single reflectance accessory. FIBERS. 4(27):1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib4040027.
Comparative genetic analysis of lint yield and fiber quality among single, three-way, and double crosses in upland cotton Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J., Bechere, E. 2017. Comparative genetic analysis of lint yield and fiber quality among single, three-way, and double crosses in upland cotton. Crop Science. 57:192-201. doi:10.2135/cropsci2016.06.0499.
The immature fiber mutant phenotype of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is linked to a 22-bp frame-shift deletion in a mitochondria targeted pentatricopeptide repeat gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thyssen, G.N., Fang, D.D., Zeng, L., Song, X., Delhom, C.D., Condon, T.L., Li, P., Kim, H.J. 2016. The immature fiber mutant phenotype of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) is linked to a 22-bp frame-shift deletion in a mitochondria targeted pentatricopeptide repeat gene. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 6:1627-1633.
Mapping by sequencing in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) line MD52ne identified candidate genes for fiber strength and its related quality attributes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, M.S., Zeng, L., Thyssen, G.N., Delhom, C.D., Kim, H.J., Li, P., Fang, D.D. 2016. Mapping by sequencing in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) line MD52ne identified candidate genes for fiber strength and its related quality attributes. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 129:1071-1086.
Relationships of lint yield and fiber quality with ginning rate and net ginning energy in upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L., Hardin IV, R.G. 2016. Relationships of lint yield and fiber quality with ginning rate and net ginning energy in upland cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 20:31-39.
Registration of cotton germplasm line md 10-5 Reprint Icon - ()
Zeng, L., Manning, R.O. 2016. Registration of cotton germplasm line md 10-5. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:47-50. doi: 10.3198/jpr2015.08.0047crg.
Regional high quality tests: yearly mean changes and G x E effects - (Abstract Only)
Combining ability of ginning rate and net ginning energy requirement in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L., Hardin IV, R.G. 2016. Combining ability of ginning rate and net ginning energy requirement in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Crop Science. 56:499-504.
Genotypic and environmental effects on cottonseed oil, nitrogen, and gossypol contents in eighteen years Regional High Quality tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Bechere, E., Dever, J.K., Zhang, J., Jones, A., Raper, T.B., Hague, S., Smith, W., Myers, G.O., Bourland, F. 2015. Genotypic and environmental effects on cottonseed oil, nitrogen, and gossypol contents in eighteen years Regional High Quality tests. Euphytica. 206:815-824.
Combining ability, heritability, and genotypic correlations for lint yield and fiber quality of Upland cotton in delayed planting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Pettigrew, W.T. 2015. Combining ability, heritability, and genotypic correlations for lint yield and fiber quality of Upland cotton in delayed planting. Field Crops Research. 171:176-183.
Genetics correlation and path coefficient analysis of cotton yield with some contributing quantitative and qualitative traits in Upland Cotton (Gosspypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Zeng, L. 2014. Genetics correlation and path coefficient analysis of cotton yield with some contributing quantitative and qualitative traits in Upland Cotton (Gosspypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Crop Improvement. 28(6):852-870.
Analysis of testing locations for lint yield using National Cotton Variety Trials data - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L. 2014. Analysis of testing locations for lint yield using National Cotton Variety Trials data. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 155.
Interactions among irrigation and nitrogen fertility regimes on Mid-South cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pettigrew, W.T., Zeng, L. 2014. Interactions among irrigation and nitrogen fertility regimes on Mid-South cotton production. Agronomy Journal. 106:1614-1622.
Commonality analysis and selection of parents for with-in boll yield components in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E., Boykin, D.L. 2014. Commonality analysis and selection of parents for with-in boll yield components in Upland cotton. Euphytica. 199:339-348.
Identification of cotton fiber quality quantitative trait loci using intraspecific crosses derived from two near-isogenic lines differing in fiber bundle strength. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, M.S., Zeng, L., Delhom, C.D., Song, X., Kim, H.J., Li, P., Fang, D.D. 2014. Identification of cotton fiber quality quantitative trait loci using intraspecific crosses derived from two near-isogenic lines differing in fiber bundle strength. Molecular Breeding. 34:373-384.
Broadening the genetic base of upland cotton in U.S. cultivars: genetics variation for lint yield and fiber quality in germplasm resources - ()
Zeng, L. 2014. Broadening the genetic base of upland cotton in U.S. cultivars: genetics variation for lint yield and fiber quality in germplasm resources. Book Chapter. 231-246, ISBN 978-953-51-1622-6.
Genotype by environment interaction effects on lint yield of cotton cultivars across major regions in the U.S. Cotton Belt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Dever, J.K., Zhang, J., Glass, K.M., Jones, A.S., Myers, G.O., Meredith Jr, W.R., Bourland, F.M. 2014. Genotype by environment interaction effects on lint yield of cotton cultivars across major regions in the U.S. Cotton Belt. Journal of Cotton Science. 18:75-84.
Response of obsolete and modern cotton genotypes to varying plant densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pettigrew, W.T., Meredith, W.R., Zeng, L. 2013. Response of obsolete and modern cotton genotypes to varying plant densities. Journal of Cotton Science. 17:253-262.
A pilot-scale nonwoven roll goods manufacturing process reduces microbial burden to pharmacopeia acceptance levels for nonsterile hygiene applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hinchliffe, D.J., De Lucca, A., Condon, B.D., O'Regan, J., Clemmons, J., Zeng, L., Byler, R.K., Reynolds, M.L., Allen Jr, H.C., Santiago Cintron, M., Madison, C.A. 2014. A pilot-scale nonwoven roll goods manufacturing process reduces microbial burden to pharmacopeia acceptance levels for nonsterile hygiene applications. Textile Research Journal. 84(5):546-558.
Assessment of the level of microbial contamination in cotton and synthetic fibers destined for the use in nonwoven applications - (Abstract Only)
Genetics of ginning efficiency and its genotypic and phenotypic correlations with agronomic and fiber traits in upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Zeng, L. 2014. Genetics of ginning efficiency and its genotypic and phenotypic correlations with agronomic and fiber traits in upland cotton. Crop Science. 54:507-513.
Assessment of the level of microbial combination in cotton and synthetic fibers destined for the use in nonwoven applications - (Abstract Only)
Genetic effect and genetic values of fiber properties in F2 and F3 hybrids between germplasm lines and high yield cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J., Bechere, E. 2013. Genetic effect and genetic values of fiber properties in F2 and F3 hybrids between germplasm lines and high yield cultivars. Euphytica. 459-469.
Molecular markers associated with the immature fiber (im) gene affecting the degree of fiber cell wall thickening in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H.J., Moon, H.S., Delhom, C.D., Zeng, L., Fang, D.D. 2013. Molecular markers associated with the immature fiber (im) gene affecting the degree of fiber cell wall thickening in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126:23-31.
Germplasm for genetic improvement of lint yield in Upland cotton genetic analysis of lint yield with yield components - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Wu, J. 2012. Germplasm for genetic improvement of lint yield in Upland cotton genetic analysis of lint yield with yield components. Euphytica. 187:247-261.
A new fuzzless seed locus in an upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) mutant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bechere, E., Turley, R.B., Auld, D.L., Zeng, L. 2012. A new fuzzless seed locus in an upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) mutant. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 3(6):799-804.
Combining ability for neps seed coat fragments and motes in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Bechere, E. 2012. Combining ability for neps seed coat fragments and motes in Upland cotton. Journal of Cotton Science. 16:17-26.
Relationships between SSR-based genetic distance and cotton F2 hybrid performance for lint yield and fiber properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2011. Relationships between SSR-based genetic distance and cotton F2 hybrid performance and heterosis. Crop Science. 51:2362-2370.
Prediction of F2 hybrid performance for lint yield and fiber quality by SSR-based genetic distance - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L. 2011. Prediction of F2 hybrid performance for lint yield and fiber quality by SSR-based genetic distance. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 43.
Germplasm potential for continuing improvement of fiber quality in upland cotton: combining ability for lint yield and fiber quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2010. Germplasm potential for continuing improvement of fiber quality in upland cotton: combining ability for lint yield and fiber quality. Crop Science. 51:60-68.
F2 hybrids of exotic germplasm and elite germplasm: combing ability for lint yield and fiber quality - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2010. F2 hybrids of exotic germplasm and elite germplasm: combing ability for lint yield and fiber quality. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. 64:14.
Neppiness in an Introgressed Population of Cotton: Genotypic Variation and Genotypic Correlation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2010. Neppiness in an Introgressed Population of Cotton: Genotypic Variation and Genotypic Correlation. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:17-25.
Registration of four exotic germplasm lines derived from an introgressed population of cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R., Campbell, B.T. 2010. Registration of four exotic germplasm lines derived from an introgressed population of cotton. Journal of Plant Registrations. 4:240-243.
Associations Among Lint Yield, Yield Components, and Fiber Properties in an Introgressed Population of Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2009. Associations Among Lint Yield, Yield Components, and Fiber Properties in an Introgressed Population of Cotton. Crop Science. 49:1647-1654
Identification of Association Between SSR Markers and Fiber Related Traits in Exotic Germplasm Derived from Multiple Crosses among Gossypium Tetraploid Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R., Gutierrez, O.A., Boykin, D.L. 2009. Identification of Association Between SSR Markers and Fiber Related Traits in Exotic Germplasm Derived from Multiple Crosses among Gossypium Tetraploid Species. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 119:93-103
Registration of Five Exotic Germplasm Lines of Cotton Derived From Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Tetraploid Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2009. Registration of Five Exotic Germplasm Lines of Cotton Derived From Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Tetraploid Species. Journal of Plant Registrations. 3:77-80
Association Between Yield, Yield Components, and Fiber Properties Exotic Germplasm Derived from Multiple Crosses Between Gossypium hirsutum and G. barbadense - (Abstract Only)
Identification of Association Between SSR Markers and Fiber Traits in an Exotic Germplasm Population Derived from Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Species - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2008. Identification of Association Between SSR Markers and Fiber Traits in an Exotic Germplasm Population Derived from Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Species. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, San Antiono, TX, January 24, 2008.
Association of SSR Markers with Cotton Yield Components and Fiber Traits Analyzed in a Polycross Population Derived from Tetraploid Species - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of an Exotic Germplasm Population Derived From Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Tetraploid Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R., Boykin, D.L., Taliercio, E. 2007. Evaluation of an Exotic Germplasm Population Derived From Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Tetraploid Species. Journal of Cotton Science. 11:118-127.
Genome-wide transcriptional analysis of salinity stressed japonica and indica rice genotypes during panicle initiation stage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walia, H., Wilson, C., Zeng, L., Ismail, A.M., Condamine, P., Close, T. 2006. Genome-wide transcriptional analysis of salinity stressed japonica and indica rice genotypes during panicle initiation stage. Plant Molecular Biology. Vol 63:609-623
Yield and Fiber Quality of an Exotic Germplasm Population Derrived from Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Tetraploid Species Assessed by Cluster Analysis - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R., Boykin, D.L. 2007. Yield and Fiber Quality of an Exotic Germplasm Population Derrived from Multiple Crosses Among Gossypium Tetraploid Species Assessed by Cluster Analysis. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Abstract of Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 9-12, 2007. New Orleans, LA.
Evaluation of an Exotic Germplasm Population Derived from Multiple Crosses Among Tetraploid Species in Grossypium - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L., Meredith Jr, W.R. 2006. Evaluation of an Exotic Germplasm Population Derived from Multiple Crosses Among Tetraploid Species in Grossypium. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Abstract of ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Nov 12-16, 2006. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparative Transcriptional Profiling of Two Contrasting Rice Genotypes under Salinity Stress during the Vegetative Growth Stage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walia, H., Wilson, C., Condamine, P., Liu, X., Ismail, A.M., Zeng, L., Wanamaker, S.I., Mandal, J., Xu, J., Cui, X., Close, T.J. 2005. Comparative Transcriptional Profiling of Two Contrasting Rice Genotypes under Salinity Stress during the Vegetative Growth Stage. Plant Physiology. Vol 139:822-835
ELEVATED CO2 INFLUENCES SALT TOLERANCE OF RICE - (Proceedings)
Wilson, C., Liu, X., Zeng, L. 2005. Elevated CO2 influences salt tolerance of rice. In: Proceedings of the International Salinity Forum, Managing Saline Soils and Water: Science, Technology, and Soil Issues. April 25-27, 2005. Riverside, CA pp:481-484.
PRODUCTIVITY AND MINERAL NUTRITIONOF LIMONIUM SPECIES IRRIGATED WITH SALINE WASTEWATERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grieve, C.M., Poss, J.A., Grattan, S.R., Shouse, P.J., Lieth, J.H., Zeng, L. 2005. Productivity and mineral nutritionof limonium species irrigated with saline wastewaters. Hortscience. 40(3):654-658.
RESPONSE AND CORRELATED RESPONSE OF YIELD PARAMETERS TO SELECTION FOR SALT TOLERANCE IN RICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L. 2004. Response and correlated response to salt tolerance selection in rice by yield parameters. Cereal Research Communications. 32(4):477-484.
CARBON ISOTOPE DISCRIMINATION ANALYSIS AND SALT TOLERANCE OF RICE GENOTYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Poss, J.A., Zeng, L., Grieve, C.M. 2004. Carbon isotope discrimination analysis and salt tolerance of rice genotypes. Cereal Research Communications. 32(3):339-346.
EXPLORATION OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) SEEDLINGS UNDER SALINITY STRESS USING MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L. 2005. Exploration of relationship between physiological parameters and growth performance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings under salinity stress using multivariate analysis. Plant and Soil Journal. 268:51-59.
GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF SALT TOLERANCE IN RICE - (Abstract Only)
Zeng, L., Wilson, C., Grieve, C.M. 2004. Genetic improvement of salt tolerance in rice. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, CD-ROM, Seattle, WA.
GENETIC DIVERSITY ANALYZED BY MICROSATELLITE MARKERS AMONG RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) GENOTYPES WITH DIFFERENT ADAPTATIONS TO SALINE SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, L., Kwon, T.-R., Liu, X., Wilson, C., Grieve, C.M., Gregorio, G.B. 2004. Genetic diversity analyzed by microsatellite markers among rice genotypes with different adaptations to saline soils. Plant Science. 166:1275-1285.
A VOLUMETRIC LYSIMETER SYSTEM (VLS): AN ALTERNATIVE TO WEIGHING LYSIMETERS FOR PLANT-WATER RELATIONS STUDIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
POSS, J.A., RUSSELL, W.B., SHOUSE, P.J., AUSTIN, R.S., GRATTAN, S.R., GRIEVE, C.M., LIETH, J.H., ZENG, L. 2004. A VOLUMETRIC LYSIMETER SYSTEM (VLS): AN ALTERNATIVE TO WEIGHING LYSIMETERS FOR PLANT-WATER RELATIONS STUDIES. COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE. 43:55-68.