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Nahla Bassil
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Enabling a deeper dive into large scale analyses through collaboration between the Corvallis genebank and GDR/GDV/Breeding Insight - (Abstract Only)
Building on a 100 year legacy of small fruit breeding in the Pacific Northwest - (Abstract Only)
Hardigan, M.A., Peterson, M.E., Lukas, S., Jones, P., Davis, A., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V. 2024. Building on a 100 year legacy of small fruit breeding in the Pacific Northwest. HortScience.
Characterizing the growth, morphology, productivity, and fruit quality of twenty-five strawberry cultivars in an indoor vertical farm environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Willingness to pay for blueberries: Sensory attributes, fruit quality traits, and consumers’ characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Canales, E., Gallardo, R., Iorizzo, M., Munoz, P., Ferrao, L., Luby, C., Bassil, N.V., Pottorff, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Sandefur, P., Colonna, A., Sims, C. 2024. Willingness to pay for blueberries: Sensory attributes, fruit quality traits, and consumers’ characteristics. HortTechnology. Volume 59: Issue 8. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17947-24.
Crop wild relatives of temperate fruits at the Corvallis genebank: uses and prospects - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Hardigan, M.A., Scagel, C.F. 2024. Crop wild relatives of temperate fruits at the Corvallis genebank: uses and prospects. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences.
How to efficiently query germplasm observations - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Bushakra, J. 2024. How to efficiently query germplasm observations. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences.
Genomic characterization of cultivated and wild fragaria species to inform germplasm conservation and breeding practices - (Abstract Only)
Sandercock, A., Sapkota, M., Chen, S., Lin, M., Beil, C.T., Zhao, D., King, R., Sheehan, M.J., Hardigan, M.A., Bassil, N.V. 2024. Genomic characterization of cultivated and wild fragaria species to inform germplasm conservation and breeding practices. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Overview of single nucleotide polymorphism markers in blueberry and their uses - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Zhao, D., Munoz, P., Sheehan, M., Iorizzo, M. 2024. Overview of single nucleotide polymorphism markers in blueberry and their uses. International Vaccinium Symposium.
Developing climate scenarios for maintenance of clonal germplasm of blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, huckleberries, and their crop wild relatives - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Oliphant, J.M. 2024. Developing climate scenarios for maintenance of clonal germplasm of blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, huckleberries, and their crop wild relatives. International Vaccinium Symposium.
Confirming identity of blueberry cultivars with a microsatellite marker-based fingerprinting set - (Abstract Only)
Yalcin, O., King, R., Oliphant, J.M., Bassil, N.V. 2024. Confirming identity of blueberry cultivars with a microsatellite marker-based fingerprinting set. International Vaccinium Symposium.
Genome database for vaccinium: A community resource for genetics, genomics, and breeding research - (Abstract Only)
Humann, J., Cheng, C., Lee, T., Buble, K., Zheng, P., Jung, S., Yu, J., Gasic, K., Ru, S., Bassil, N.V., Iorizzo, M., Main, D. 2024. Genome database for vaccinium: A community resource for genetics, genomics, and breeding research. International Vaccinium Symposium.
An intersectional hybrid between Darrow’s blueberry (V. darrowii Camp) and lingonberry (V. vitis-idaea L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Bassil, N.V., Zalapa, J.E., De La Torre, F., Luteyn, J.L. 2024. An intersectional hybrid between Darrow’s blueberry (V. darrowii Camp) and lingonberry (V. vitis-idaea L.). Plants. 13(11):1572. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13111572.
Vulnerability of pear (Pyrus) genetic resources in the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waite, J.M., Gottschalk, C.C., Reinhold Aboosaie, L.A., Bassil, N.V., Volk, G.M., Postman, J., Elkins, R., Bell, R. 2024. Vulnerability of pear (Pyrus) genetic resources in the U.S. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-01990-9.
Assessing predictability of post-storage texture and appearance characteristics in blueberry at breeding population level - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengist, M.F., Pottorff, M., Mackey, T.A., Ferrao, F., Casorzo, G., Lila, M., Luby, C., Giongo, L., Perkins-Veazie, P., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, P., Iorizzo, M. 2024. Assessing predictability of post-storage texture and appearance characteristics in blueberry at breeding population level. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 214. Article 112964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.112964.
A public mid-density genotyping platform for cultivated blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, D., Sapkota, M., Glaubitz, J., Bassil, N.V., Mengist, M., Iorizzo, M., Heller-Uszynska, K., Mollinari, M., Beil, C., Sheehan, M. 2024. A public mid-density genotyping platform for cultivated blueberry. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 5(9):36-44. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.WQZS1824.
A blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) crop ontology to enable standardized phenotyping for blueberry breeding and research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hilsop, L.M., Luby, C.H., Loarca, J., Humann, J., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Zhao, D., Sheehan, M., Casa, A.M., Billings, G.T., Echeverria, D., Ashrafi, H., Babiker, E.M., Edger, P., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Hancock, J., Finn, C.E., Iorizzo, M., Mackey, T.A., Munoz, P.R., Olmstead, J., Rowland, L.J., Sandefur, P., Spencer, J., Stringer, S.J., Vorsa, N., Wagner, A., Hulse-Kemp, A.M. 2024. A blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) crop ontology to enable standardized phenotyping for blueberry breeding and research. Journal of the American Pomological Society. 59:1433-1442. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17676-23.
Updates on curation and standardization of phenotypic and genotypic data for horticultural databases - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Jung, S., Bassil, N.V., Cheng, C., Lee, T., Yu, J., Humann, J.L., Buble, K., Zheng, P., Main, D. 2024. Updates on curation and standardization of phenotypic and genotypic data for horticultural databases. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Standardizing biocuration of genetic variation data to promote FAIRification - (Abstract Only)
Development of a targeted genotyping platform for reproducible results within tetraploid and hexaploid blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clare, S.J., Driskill, M., Millar, T.R., Chagne, D., Montanari, S., Thomson, S., Espley, R.V., Munoz, P., Benevenuto, J., Zhao, D., Sheehan, M., Mengist, M.F., Rowland, L.J., Ashrafi, H., Melmaiee, K., Kulkarni, K.P., Babiker, E.M., Main, D., Olmstead, J.W., Gilbert, J.L., Havlak, P., Hung, H., Kniskern, J., Percival, D., Edger, P., Iorizzo, M., Bassil, N.V. 2024. Development of a targeted genotyping platform for reproducible results within tetraploid and hexaploid blueberry. Frontiers in Horticulture. 2. Article 1339310. https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2023.1339310.
A black raspberry fingerprinting set identifies seedlings in two families - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., King, R., Peterson, M.E., Dossett, M., Hardigan, M.A. 2024. A black raspberry fingerprinting set identifies seedlings in two families. Acta Horticulturae. 1388:115-120. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.16.
Developing a single sequence repeat (SSR) fingerprinting set to characterize the NCGR Ribes Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Alvarez, A., King, R., Green, J., Nyberg, A.M., Bassil, N.V. 2024. Developing a single sequence repeat (SSR) fingerprinting set to characterize the NCGR Ribes Collection. Acta Horticulturae. 1388:107-114. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.15.
Developing a new crop ontology for blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Hislop, L., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Zhang, D., Sheehan, M., Humann, J., Main, D., Iorizzo, M., Babiker, E.M. 2024. Developing a new crop ontology for blueberry. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
Blueberry and cranberry pangenomes as a resource for future genetic studies and breeding efforts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yocca, A., Platts, A., Alger, E., Teresi, S., Mengist, M., Benevenuto, J., Ferrao, L., Jacobs, M., Babinski, M., Magallanes-Lundback, M., Bayer, P., Golicz, A., Humann, J., Main, D., Espley, R., Chagne, D., Albert, N., Montanari, S., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J.J., Diaz-Garcia, L., Zalapa, J.E., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, P., Iorizzo, M., Edger, P. 2023. Blueberry and cranberry pangenomes as a resource for future genetic studies and breeding efforts. Horticulture Research. 10(11). Article uhad202. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhad202.
An affordable and convenient diagnostic marker to identify male and female hop plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clare, S.J., King, R., Tawril, A., Havill, J.S., Muehlbauer, G.J., Carey, S., Harkess, A., Bassil, N.V., Altendorf, K.R. 2023. An affordable and convenient diagnostic marker to identify male and female hop plants. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 14(1). Article jkad216. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkad216.
Development of KASP fingerprinting panel for clonal identification in red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clare, S.J., King, R., Hardigan, M.A., Dossett, M., Montanari, S., Chagne, D., Ochsenfeld, C., Britton, C., Rapp, R., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Development of KASP fingerprinting panel for clonal identification in red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.). Plant Breeding. 142(6):798-808. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.13141.
Development of a 70k multispecies array for grape, black walnut, chestnut, and hazelnut - (Abstract Only)
Anthocyanin profiles of two subtropical Vaccinium species and ‘O’Neal’ southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson, T., Durst, R., Leonard, S., Hummer, K., Luby, C., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Anthocyanin profiles of two subtropical Vaccinium species and ‘O’Neal’ southern highbush blueberry. Journal of the American Pomological Society. 77(3): 176-185.
Resources for genomics, genetics and breeding research in GDR, the Genome Database for Rubus - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Jung, S., Lee, T., Cheng, C., Zheng, P., Bubble, K., Yu, J., Humann, J., Hough, H., Main, D. 2023. Resources for genomics, genetics and breeding research in GDR, the Genome Database for Rubus. International Rubus Ribes Symposium.
DNA markers in hazelnut: A progress report - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Mehlenbacher, S. 2023. DNA markers in hazelnut: A progress report. Acta Horticulturae. 1379:61-72. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1379.10.
VacCAP develops high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Clare, S.J., Driskill, M., Zheng, P., Chagne, D., Montanari, S., Thompson, S., Espley, R., Munoz, P., Benevenuto, J., Zhao, D., Sheehan, M., Mengist, M., Rowland, L.J., Ashrafi, H., Melmaiee, K., Babiker, E.M., Olmstead, J., Gilbert, J., Kniskern, J., Main, D., Zalapa, J.E., Polashock, J.J., Edger, P., Iorizzo, M. 2023. VacCAP develops high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry. HortScience.
Preliminary evaluation of northern highbush blueberry for heat tolerance in Oregon and Washington - (Abstract Only)
Anderson, T., Hummer, K., Luby, C., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Preliminary evaluation of northern highbush blueberry for heat tolerance in Oregon and Washington. HortScience.
A breeder-friendly PACE assay to identify male and female hops - (Abstract Only)
Clare, S.J., King, R., Tawril, A., Olatoye, O.M., Bassil, N.V., Altendorf, K.R. 2023. A breeder-friendly PACE assay to identify male and female hops. HortScience.
Assessing genetic parameters and predictability for shelf life parameters in blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Mengist, M., Pottorf, M., Giongo, L., Mackey, T.A., Ferrao, F., Lila, M., Luby, C., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, P., Perkins-Veazie, P., Iorizzo, M. 2023. Assessing genetic parameters and predictability for shelf life parameters in blueberry. HortScience. Abstract for American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, 7/31/23-8/4/23; Orland, FL.
Blueberry Florida 4B – Southern production - ()
Bassil, N.V., Oliphant, J.M., Munoz, P. 2023. Blueberry Florida 4B – Southern production. 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/blueberry-florida-4b-southern-production/.
Hazelnut ‘Gasaway’ – EFB resistance - ()
Bassil, N.V., Mehlenbacher, S. 2023. Hazelnut ‘Gasaway’ – EFB resistance. 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/hazelnut-gasaway-efb-resistance/.
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/.
Blueberry 'Perpetua' and 'Echo' - Repeat flowering - ()
King, R., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Blueberry 'Perpetua' and 'Echo' - Repeat flowering. 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/blueberry-perpetua-and-echo-repeat-flowering/.
A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Montanari, S., Deng, C., Koot, E., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Morrison-Whittle, P., Worthington, M.L., Aryal, R., Ashrafi, H., Pradelles, J., Wellenreuther, M., Chagne, D. 2023. A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 13(10). Article jkad170. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkad170.
Developing a single sequence repeat (SSR) fingerprinting set to characterize the NCGR Ribes collection - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Alvarez, A., King, R., Green, J., Nyberg, A.M., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Developing a single sequence repeat (SSR) fingerprinting set to characterize the NCGR Ribes collection. Meeting Abstract.
A black raspberry fingerprinting set identifies seedlings in two populations - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., King, R., Peterson, M.E., Dossett, M., Hardigan, M.A. 2023. A black raspberry fingerprinting set identifies seedlings in two populations. Meeting Abstract.
Progress on the molecular characterization of the USDA National Pear Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., King, R., Nyberg, A.M., Zurn, J., Clare, S.J., Reinhold Aboosaie, L.A., Postman, J., Gilmore, B., Flores, G.N., Volk, G.M., Jenderek, M.M., Montanari, S., Chagne, D., Bus, V., Brewer, L., Dardick, C.D., Gottschalk, C.C., Durel, C., Denance, C. 2023. Progress on the molecular characterization of the USDA National Pear Collection. Acta Horticulturae. 1384:273-280. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1384.36.
Sorbus sensu lato: A complex genus with unfulfilled crop potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, R., Bassil, N.V., Rounsaville, T.J., Reinhold, L.A. 2023. Sorbus sensu lato: A complex genus with unfulfilled crop potential. Journal of the American Pomological Society. 77(2):110-127.
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.
Berry genetic resources: Decades of global conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Bramel, P., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Berry genetic resources: Decades of global conservation. Acta Horticulturae. 1381:27-36. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1381.4.
DNA Markers in Hazelnut: A Progress Report - (Abstract Only)
Towards standards for biocuration and interoperability of genetic variation data - (Abstract Only)
Development and implementation of an integrated phenotyping system to evaluate blueberry fruit texture characteristics at harvest and post-harvest - (Abstract Only)
Coe, K., Pottorff, M., Giongo, L., Bassil, N.V., Luby, C.H., Mackey, T.A., Munoz, P., Ferrao, F., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lorizzo, M. 2023. Development and implementation of an integrated phenotyping system to evaluate blueberry fruit texture characteristics at harvest and post-harvest. Plant Animal and Microbe Genomes Conference. Plant Animal Genome Conference, January 8-11, 2022 San Diego, CA.
Two new Flex-Seq-EX-L high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry - ()
Bassil, N.V., Clare, S.J. 2023. Two new Flex-Seq-EX-L high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry. World Wide Web.
Vaccap update: a community-based project to develop advanced genetic and genomic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry - (Abstract Only)
Lorizzo, M., Lila, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Pottorff, M., Finn, C., Vorsa, N., Edger, P., Bassil, N.V., Luby, C.H., Munoz, P., Zalapa, J.E., Gallardo, K., Atucha, A., Main, D., Giongo, L. 2023. Vaccap update: a community-based project to develop advanced genetic and genomic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry. Plant Animal and Microbe Genomes Conference. Plant Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA, January 8-11,2022.
A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications - ()
Montanari, S., Deng, C., Koot, E., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Morrison-Whittle, P., Worthington, M., Aryal, R., Ashrafi, H., Pradelles, J., Wellenreuther, M., Chagne, D. 2022. A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.09.07.507051.
Autopolyploid inheritance and a heterozygous reciprocal translocation shape chromosome genetic behavior in tetraploid blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengist, M., Bostan, H., De Paola, D., Teresi, S., Platts, A., Cremona, G., Qi, X., Mackey, T.A., Bassil, N.V., Ashrafi, H., Giongo, L., Jibran, R., Chagne, D., Bianco, L., Lila, M., Rowland, L.J., Iovene, M., Edger, P.P., Iorizzo, M. 2022. Autopolyploid inheritance and a heterozygous reciprocal translocation shape chromosome genetic behavior in tetraploid blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). New Phytologist. 237(3):1024–1039. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18428.
Phenotypic characterization of a strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duchesne ex Rosier) diversity collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J., Amyotte, B. 2022. Phenotypic characterization of a strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duchesne ex Rosier) diversity collection. Plants, People, Planet. 5(2):209-224. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10316.
Confirming clonal identity: A case study in blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2023. Confirming clonal identity: A case study in blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. 1357:129-136. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1357.19.
VacciniumCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced genetic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Iorizzo, M., Lila, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Luby, C.H., Vorsa, N., Edger, P., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, P., Zalapa, J.E., Gallardo, R.K., Atucha, A., Main, D., Giongo, L., Li, C., Polashock, J.J., Sims, C., Canales, E., DeVetter, L., Coe, M., Chagne, D., Colonna, A., Espley, R. 2023. VacciniumCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced genetic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1362:71-80. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1362.11.
Dissecting the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengist, M.F., Grace, M.H., Mackey, T.A., Munoz, B., Pucker, B., Bassil, N.V., Luby, C.H., Ferruzzi, M., Lila, M., Lorizzo, M. 2022. Dissecting the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 964656. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.964656.
A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry (Rubus argutus, cv. "Hillquist") - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bruna, T., Aryal, R., Dudchenko, O., Sargent, D.J., Mead, D., Buti, M., Cavallini, A., Hytonen, T., Andres, J., Pham, M., Weisz, D., Mascagni, F., Usai, G., Natali, L., Bassil, N.V., Fernandez, G.E., Lomsadze, A., Armour, M., Olukolu, B., Poorten, T., Britton, C., Davik, J., Ashrafi, H., Aiden, E.L., Borodovsky, M., Worthington, M. 2022. A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry (Rubus argutus, cv. "Hillquist"). Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 13(2). Article jkac289. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkac289.
Exploring the diversity and genetic structure of the U.S. national cultivated strawberry collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2022. Exploring the diversity and genetic structure of the U.S. national cultivated strawberry collection. Horticulture Research. 9. Article uhac125. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac125.
Two fingerprinting sets for Humulus lupulus based on KASP and microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Driskill, M.J., Pardee, K., Hummer, K.E., Zurn, J., Amundsen, K., Wiles, A., Wiedow, C., Patzak, J., Henning, J.A., Bassil, N.V. 2022. Two fingerprinting sets for Humulus lupulus based on KASP and microsatellite markers. PLoS ONE. 17(4). Article e0257746. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257746.
There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edger, P.P., Iorizzo, M., Bassil, N.V., Benevenuto, J., Ferrao, L.F., Giongo, L., Hummer, K.E., Lawas, L.F., Leisner, C.P., Li, C., Munoz, P., Ashrafi, H., Atucha, A., Babiker, E.M., Canales, E., Chagne, D., DeVetter, L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Espley, R.V., Gallardo, K., Gunther, C.S., Hardigan, M.A., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Jacobs, M.L., Lila, M., Luby, C.H., Main, D., Mengist, M.F., Owens, G.L., Perkins-Veazie, P., Polashock, J.J., Pottorff, M., Rowland, L.J., Sims, C.A., Song, G., Spencer, J., Vorsa, N., Yocca, A.E., Zalapa, J.E. 2022. There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies. Horticulture Research. 9. Article uhac083. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac083.
Analysis of a multi-environment trial for black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) quality traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Willman, M.R., Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Dossett, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Bradish, C.M., Fernandez, G.E., Weber, C.A., Scheerens, J.C., Dunlap, L., Fresnedo-Ramirez, J. 2022. Analysis of a multi-environment trial for black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) quality traits. Genes. 13(3). Article 418. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13030418.
The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System...Preserves Genetic Diversity for All People for All Time - ()
Kinard, G.R., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Reinhold, L.A., Aradhya, M.K., Smith, J.L., Kluepfel, D.A., Galarneau, E.R., Gutierrez, B.L. 2022. The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System...Preserves Genetic Diversity for All People for All Time. Fruit Gardener. March and April 2022/page 12-15.
Conserving fruit and nut germplasm in the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System: foundation for our food supply - ()
Kinard, G.R., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Reinhold, L.A., Aradhya, M.K., Smith, J.L., Galarneau, E.R., Gutierrez, B.L. 2022. Conserving fruit and nut germplasm in the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System: foundation for our food supply. Pomona. Volume LV, No. 1, Winter 2022:31-33.
Conservation and characterization of the USDA national pear collection - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Reinhold Aboosaie, L.A., Zurn, J., Postman, J., Gilmore, B.S., Flores, G.N., Nyberg, A.M., King, R., Driskill, M., Olson, J.E., Volk, G.M., Jenderek, M.M., Montanari, S., Chagne, D., Bus, V., Brewer, L., Dardick, C.D., Gottschalk, C.C., Durel, C., Denance, C. 2022. Conservation and characterization of the USDA national pear collection. Acta Horticulturae.
VacCAP produces a targeted capture genotyping platform for blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Driskill, M., Edger, P., Chagne, D., Montanari, S., Thompson, S., Espley, R., Munoz, P., Benevenuto, J., Zhao, D., Sheehan, M., Fentie, M., Rowland, L.J., Ashrafi, H., Melmaiee, K., Babiker, E.M., Olmstead, J., Gilbert, J., Kniskern, J., Wells, M., Iorizzo, M. 2022. VacCAP produces a targeted capture genotyping platform for blueberry. Acta Horticulturae.
Nuclear DNA contents and ploidy levels of North American Vaccinium species and interspecific hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Redpath, L., Aryal, R., Lynch, N., Spencer, J.A., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Ballington, J.R., Green, J., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Ranney, T., Ashrafi, H. 2022. Nuclear DNA contents and ploidy levels of North American Vaccinium species and interspecific hybrids. Scientia Horticulturae. 297. Article 110955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.110955.
Wild edible small fruits in Turkey and their fruit characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yalcin, O., Bassil, N.V., Kafkas, N.E. 2022. Wild edible small fruits in Turkey and their fruit characteristics. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. 76(4):417-423. https://doi.org/10.2478/prolas-2022-0065.
Diversity in Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne ex Rosier: Phenotypic characterization of a strawberry diversity collection - (Abstract Only)
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J., Amyotte, B. 2021. Diversity in Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne ex Rosier: Phenotypic characterization of a strawberry diversity collection. Northwest Center for Small Fruit Research Proceedings.
Two fingerprinting sets for Humulus lupulus based on KASP and microsatellite markers - ()
Genotype, environment, year, and harvest effects on fruit quality traits of five blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Redpath, L., Gumpertz, M., Ballington, J., Bassil, N.V., Ashrafi, H. 2021. Genotype, environment, year, and harvest effects on fruit quality traits of five blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars. Agronomy. 11(9). Article 1788. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11091788.
Comparative study on texture: A key for blueberry quality breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Giongo, L., Ajelli, M., Pottorff, M., Coe, K., Perkins-Veazie, P., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Farneti, B., Iorizzo, M. 2023. Comparative study on texture: A key for blueberry quality breeding. Acta Horticulturae. 1357:107-114. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1357.16.
An SSR Fingerprinting Set to Characterize Ribes Plant Germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Green, J., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2021. An SSR Fingerprinting Set to Characterize Ribes Plant Germplasm. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Resolving identity of blueberry cultivars with a microsatellite fingerprinting set - (Abstract Only)
Yalcin, O., Green, J., Nyberg, A.M., Hummer, K.E., Hardigan, M.A., Luby, C., Bassil, N.V. 2021. Resolving identity of blueberry cultivars with a microsatellite fingerprinting set. Abstract for the American Society for Horticultural Science Meeting in August 5-9, 2021, virtual meeting.
Towards QTL analysis of phenological and fruit quality traits in a tetraploid highbush blueberry population - (Abstract Only)
Yalcin, O., Finn, C.E., Mackey, T.A., Pottorf, M., Iorizzo, M., Hardigan, M.A., Luby, C., Bassil, N.V. 2021. Towards QTL analysis of phenological and fruit quality traits in a tetraploid highbush blueberry population. Abstract for American Society of Horticultural Sciences in August 5-9, 2021, virtual meeting.
Two DNA-based fingerprinting sets for hops - (Abstract Only)
Driskill, M.J., Hummer, K.E., Zurn, J., Amundsen, K., Wiles, A., Wiedow, C., Jakse, J., Henning, J.A., Bassil, N.V. 2022. Two DNA-based fingerprinting sets for hops. Abstract for 65th Annual American Hop Convention; 1/18/21-1/22/21; Virtual.
Discovery of three loci increasing resistance to charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina in octoploid strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nelson, J.R., Verma, S., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Hancock, J., Cole, G., Knapp, S., Whitaker, V. 2021. Discovery of three loci increasing resistance to charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina in octoploid strawberry. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 11(3). Article jkab037. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkab037.
Two DNA-based fingerprinting sets for hops - (Abstract Only)
Driskill, M.J., Hummer, K.E., Zurn, J., Amundsen, K., Wiles, A., Wiedow, C., Jakse, J., Henning, J.A., Bassil, N.V. 2021. Two DNA-based fingerprinting sets for hops. Meeting Abstract for 65th Annual American Hop Convention, Virtual, January 18-22, 2021.
Unraveling the complex hybrid ancestry and domestication history of cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardigan, M.A., Lorant, A., Pincot, D., Feldmann, M., Famula, R., Acharya, C., Lee, S., Verma, S., Whitaker, V., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Cole, G., Bird, K., Edger, P., Knapp, S. 2021. Unraveling the complex hybrid ancestry and domestication history of cultivated strawberry. Molecular Biology and Evolution. 38(6):2285-2305. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msab024.
Development of a genetic framework to improve the efficiency of bioactive delivery from blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengist, M.F., Burtch, H., Debelo, H., Pottorff, M., Bostan, H., Nunn, C., Corbin, S., Kay, C.D., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Lila, M., Ferruzzi, M.G., Iorizzo, M. 2020. Development of a genetic framework to improve the efficiency of bioactive delivery from blueberry. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 17311. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-74280-w.
Locking the doors to rose black spot - ()
Zlesak, D., Zurn, J.D., Hokanson, S., Bassil, N.V., Bradeen, J. 2020. Locking the doors to rose black spot. American Rose. September/October:75-81.
RosBREED: Bridging the chasm between discovery and application to enable DNA-informed breeding in rosaceous crops - ()
Iezzoni, A.F., McFerson, J., Luby, J., Gasic, K., Whitaker, V., Bassil, N.V., Yue, C., Gallardo, K., McCracken, V., Coe, M., Hardner, C., Zurn, J.D., Hokanson, S., van de Weg, E., Jung, S., Main, D., Da Silva Linge, C., Vanderzande, S., Davis, T.M., Mahoney, L., Finn, C.E., Peace, C. 2020. RosBREED: Bridging the chasm between discovery and application to enable DNA-informed breeding in rosaceous crops. Horticulture Research. 7. Article 177. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-020-00398-7.
A new SSR fingerprinting set and its comparison to existing SSR and SNP based genotyping platforms to manage pyrus germplasm resources Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Nyberg, A.M., Montanari, S., Postman, J., Neale, D., Bassil, N.V. 2020. A new SSR fingerprinting set and its comparison to existing SSR and SNP based genotyping platforms to manage pyrus germplasm resources. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 16. Article 72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-020-01467-7.
A rosaceae family-level approach to identify loci influencing soluble solids content in blackberry for DNA-informed breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Driskill, M.J., Jung, S., Main, D., Yin, M.H., Clark, M., Cheng, L., Ashrafi, H., Aryal, R., Clark, J., Worthington, M., Finn, C.E., Peace, C., Iezzoni, A., Bassil, N.V. 2020. A rosaceae family-level approach to identify loci influencing soluble solids content in blackberry for DNA-informed breeding. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 10(10):3729-3740. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.120.401449.
An updated host differential due to two novel races of Diplocarpon rosae wolf, the causal agent of rose black spot disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zlesak, D.C., Ballantyne, D., Holen, M., Clark, A., Hokanson, S.C., Smith, K., Zurn, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Bradeen, J.M. 2020. An updated host differential due to two novel races of Diplocarpon rosae wolf, the causal agent of rose black spot disease. HortScience. 55:1756–1758. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14902-20.
Crop wild relatives as a germplasm resource for cultivar improvement in mint (Mentha L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vining, K., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Lange, B.M., Khoury, C.K., Carver, D. 2020. Crop wild relatives as a germplasm resource for cultivar improvement in mint (Mentha L.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 11:265-279. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.01217.
Reconstruction of the largest pedigree network for pear cultivars and evaluation of the genetic diversity of the USDA-ARS national Pyrus collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Montanari, S., Postman, J., Bassil, N.V., Neale, D. 2020. Reconstruction of the largest pedigree network for pear cultivars and evaluation of the genetic diversity of the USDA-ARS national Pyrus collection. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 10:3285-3297. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.120.401327.
'Twilight' thornless semi-erect blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Yorgey, B.M., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P.A., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2020. 'Twilight' thornless semi-erect blackberry. HortScience. 55(7):1148-1152. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14992-20.
‘Galaxy’ thornless semierect blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Yorgey, B.M., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P.A., Buller, G., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2020. ‘Galaxy’ thornless semierect blackberry. HortScience. 55(6):967-971. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14985-20.
‘Eclipse’ thornless semi-erect blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B.C., Yorgey, B.M., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P.A., Buller, G., Serce, S., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2020. ‘Eclipse’ thornless semi-erect blackberry. HortScience. 55(5):749-754. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14891-20.
Molecular characterization of caneberries, strawberries, pear, mint and hops at the Corvallis genebank - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Hardigan, M.A., Knapp, S.J., Montanari, S., Postman, J.D., Worthington, M., Clark, J.R., Ashrafi, H., Aryal, R., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E., Driskill, M.J., Mulch, C., Vining, K.J., Rapp, R., Ochsenfeld, C., Zhang, X., Poorten, T., Pham, G. 2020. Molecular characterization of caneberries, strawberries, pear, mint and hops at the Corvallis genebank. Abstract for American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, August 9-13, 2020, Orlando, FL
Developing DNA-based tests to breed fire blight resistant pears - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Driskill, M.J., Bassil, N.V. 2020. Developing DNA-based tests to breed fire blight resistant pears. Abstract for Plant Health 2020, August 10-14, 2020, Denver, CO
Creating DNA-based tests for the pear chromosome 2 fire blight resistance region - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Driskill, M.J., Bassil, N.V. 2020. Creating DNA-based tests for the pear chromosome 2 fire blight resistance region. Abstract for American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, August 9-13, 2020, Orlando, FL
Diversity in metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberry enables ploidy and species differentiation and establishes a strategy for future genetic studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengist, M.F., Grace, M.H., Xiong, J., Kay, C.D., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Ferruzzi, M.G., Lila, M., Iorizzo, M. 2020. Diversity in metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberry enables ploidy and species differentiation and establishes a strategy for future genetic studies. Frontiers in Plant Science. 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.00370.
Dissecting genetic resistance to fire blight in three pear populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Norelli, J.L., Montanari, S., Bell, R.L., Bassil, N.V. 2020. Dissecting genetic resistance to fire blight in three pear populations. Journal of Phytopathology. 10(7):1305-1311. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-20-0051-R.
Genetic analysis of drupelet count in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Willman, M., Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Dossett, M., Fernandez, G., Weber, C., Scheerens, J., Dunlap, L., Fresnedo-Ramirez, J. 2020. Genetic analysis of drupelet count in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). Acta Horticulturae. 1277:65-72. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1277.9.
Development of new genomic resources and tools for molecular breeding in blackberry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Worthington, M.I., Aryal, R., Bassil, N.V., Mead, D., Fernandez, G.E., Clark, J.R., Fernandez-Fernandez, F., Finn, C.E., Hummer, K.E., Ashrafi, H. 2020. Development of new genomic resources and tools for molecular breeding in blackberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1277:39-46. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1277.6.
Mapping the black spot resistance locus Rdr3 in the shrub rose 'George Vancouver' allows for the development of improved diagnostic markers for DNA-informed breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D.C., Holen, M., Bradeen, J.M., Hokanson, S.C., Bassil, N.V. 2020. Mapping the black spot resistance locus Rdr3 in the shrub rose 'George Vancouver' allows for the development of improved diagnostic markers for DNA-informed breeding. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 133:2011-2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-020-03574-4.
A roadmap for research in octoploid strawberry - ()
Whitaker, V.M., Knapp, S.J., Hardigan, M.A., Edger, P.P., Slovin, J.P., Bassil, N.V., Hytonen, T., Mackenzie, K.K. 2020. A roadmap for research in octoploid strawberry. Horticulture Research. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-020-0252-1.
First report of Blackcurrant reversion virus in Ribes nigrum germplasm in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Ho, T., Li, R., Bassil, N.V., Tzanetakis, I., Martin, R.R., Postman, J.D. 2019. First report of Blackcurrant reversion virus in Ribes nigrum germplasm in the United States. Plant Disease. 103:1051. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-18-0526-PDN.
Microsatellite markers confirm identity of blueberry plants in the USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Bidani, A., Nyberg, A.M., Hummer, K.E., Rowland, L.J. 2020. Microsatellite markers confirm identity of blueberry plants in the USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository collection. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 67:393-409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00873-8.
Mentha L. and Pycnanthemum L. germplasm at the US National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis, Oregon - ()
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Vining, K. 2020. Mentha L. and Pycnanthemum L. germplasm at the US National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis, Oregon. In: Mathe A., editors. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of North America. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. Volume 6. p. 187-199. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44930-8_8.
Target capture sequencing unravels Rubus evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, K.A., Liston, A., Bassil, N.V., Alice, L.A., Bushakra, J., Sutherland, B.L., Mockler, T.C., Bryant, D.W., Hummer, K.E. 2019. Target capture sequencing unravels Rubus evolution. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10:1615. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.01615.
Genetic diversity survey of Mentha aquatica L. and Mentha suaveolens Ehrh., mint crop ancestors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vining, K., Pandelova, I., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Contreras, R., Neill, K., Chen, H., Parrish, A., Lange, B.M. 2019. Genetic diversity survey of Mentha aquatica L. and Mentha suaveolens Ehrh., mint crop ancestors. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66:825-845. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00750-4.
Pseudo-chromosome length genome assembly of a double haploid 'Bartlett' pear (Pyrus communis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linsmith, G., Rombauts, S., Monatanari, S., Deng, C., Celton, J., Guerif, P., Liu, C., Lohaus, R., Zurn, J.D., Cestaro, A., Bassil, N.V., Bakker, L.V., Schijlen, E., Gardiner, S.E., Lespinasse, Y., Durel, C., Velasco, R., Neale, D.B., Chagne, D., Van De Peer, Y., Troggio, M., Bianco, L. 2019. Pseudo-chromosome length genome assembly of a double haploid 'Bartlett' pear (Pyrus communis L.). Gigascience. 8(12):138. https://doi.org/10.1093/gigascience/giz138.
Standardized phenotyping in black raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bradish, C., Bushakra, J., Robbins, L., Karaaoac, E., Sabrina, T., Willard, J.L., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lee, J., Scheerens, J., Weber, C., Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Fernandez, G. 2020. Standardized phenotyping in black raspberry. Journal of American Pomological Society. 74(1):2-17.
The strawberry DNA testing handbook - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oh, Y., Zurn, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Whitaker, V.M., Lee, S. 2019. The strawberry DNA testing handbook. HortScience. 54(12):2267-2270. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14387-19.
Genetic and genomic resources for Rubus breeding: a roadmap for the future - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Foster, T.M., Bassil, N.V., Dossett, M., Worthington, M.L., Graham, J. 2019. Genetic and genomic resources for Rubus breeding: a roadmap for the future. Horticulture Research. 6:116. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-019-0199-2.
Identifying variation in red raspberry MLO genes thought to provide resistance to powdery mildew Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Meiers, R.C., Ward, J., Finn, C.E., Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V. 2020. Identifying variation in red raspberry MLO genes thought to provide resistance to powdery mildew. Acta Horticulturae. 1277:25-32. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1277.4.
Using SNP/INDEL diversity patterns to identify a core group of genotypes from FVC11, a superior hybrid family of Fragaria virginiana Miller and F. chiloensis (L.) Miller - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sooriyapathirana, S., Ranaweera, L., Perera, H., Weebadde, C., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Hancock, J.F. 2019. Using SNP/INDEL diversity patterns to identify a core group of genotypes from FVC11, a superior hybrid family of Fragaria virginiana Miller and F. chiloensis (L.) Miller. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66:1691–1698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00819-0.
Assessing cultivated strawberries and the Fragaria Supercore for resistance to soilborne pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Ivors, K.L., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J., Hummer, K.E., Hancock, J.F., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2020. Assessing cultivated strawberries and the Fragaria Supercore for resistance to soilborne pathogens. Journal of American Pomological Society. 74(1):18-23.
High-quality, gemone-wide SNP genotypic data for pedigreed germplasm of the diploid outbreeding species apple, peach, and sweet cherry through a common workflow - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanderzande, S., Howard, N., Cai, L., Da Silva Linge, C., Antanaviciute, L., Bink, M., Kruisselbrink, J., Bassil, N.V., Gasic, K., Iezzoni, A., Van De Weg, E., Peace, C. 2019. High-quality, gemone-wide SNP genotypic data for pedigreed germplasm of the diploid outbreeding species apple, peach, and sweet cherry through a common workflow. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210928.
Status of Rubus germplasm at the US National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis, Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Alice, L., Carter, K., Dossett, M., Lee, J.C., Liston, A., Meiers, R., Mulch, C., Nyberg, A.M., Peterson, M.E., Clark, M.C., Vining, K., Worthington, M., Yin, M., Sutherland, B., Zurn, J.D., Clark, J., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2020. Status of Rubus germplasm at the US National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis, Oregon. Acta Horticulturae. 1277:121-128. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1277.17.
Will the real 'Boysen' please stand up? - ()
Hummer, K.E., Carter, K.A., Zurn, J.D., Finn, C.E., Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Will the real 'Boysen' please stand up?. Bramble: The Newsletter of the North American Branble Growers Association, Inc.. 34(2):13-15.
Development of a highly efficient Axiom® 70K SNP array for Pyrus and evaluation for high-density mapping and germplasm characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Montanari, S., Bianco, L., Allen, B., Martinez-Garcia, P., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D., Chagne, D., Evans, K., Dhingra, A., Troggio, M., Neale, D. 2019. Development of a highly efficient Axiom® 70K SNP array for Pyrus and evaluation for high-density mapping and germplasm. BMC Genomics. 20:331. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-5712-3.
Genetic resistance to fire blight in three pear populations maps to chromosome 2 - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Norelli, J.L., Montanari, S., Bell, R.L., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Genetic resistance to fire blight in three pear populations maps to chromosome 2. Journal of Plant Health. 2019 Plant Health Conference.
Mapping disease resistance in the presence of random meiotic pairing: a case study in rose - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D.C., Holen, M., Bradeen, J.M., Hokanson, S.C., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Mapping disease resistance in the presence of random meiotic pairing: a case study in rose. Journal of Plant Health. 2019 Plant Health Conference.
Development of a reliable Corylus sp. reference database through the implementation of a DNA fingerprinting test - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freixas-Coutin, J.A., An, S., Postman, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Yates, B., Shukla, M., Saxena, P.K. 2019. Development of a reliable Corylus sp. reference database through the implementation of a DNA fingerprinting test. Planta. 249:1863–1874. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-019-03131-4.
Genetic characterization of fire blight resistance in three pear populations - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Norelli, J.L., Montanari, S., Bell, R.L., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Genetic characterization of fire blight resistance in three pear populations. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Linkage mapping in segmental allopolyploids: a case study in rose - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D.C., Holen, M., Bradeen, J.M., Hokanson, S.C., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Linkage mapping in segmental allopolyploids: a case study in rose. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Identification of two new races of Diplocarpon rosae Wolf, the causal agent of rose black spot disease - (Abstract Only)
Zlesak, D.C., Ballantyne, D., Holen, M., Clark, A., Smith, K., Zurn, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Bradeen, J.M., Hokanson, S.C. 2019. Identification of two new races of Diplocarpon rosae Wolf, the causal agent of rose black spot disease. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Leveraging synteny across Rosaceae to identify loci controlling fruit sweetness in blackberry - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Driskill, M., Jung, S., Main, D., Yin, M.H., Clark, M.C., Cheng, L., Clark, J.R., Worthington, M., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Leveraging synteny across Rosaceae to identify loci controlling fruit sweetness in blackberry. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
DNA tests available through the Rosbreed projects: A common strategy to enable DNA-informed breeding in Rosaceae - (Abstract Only)
Vanderzande, S., Cai, L., Chagne, D., Da Silva Linge, C., Fleming, M., Gasic, K., Lee, S., Oh, Y., Salinas, N., Saski, C., Whitaker, V., Zurn, J.D., Iezzoni, A., Peace, C., Bassil, N.V. 2019. DNA tests available through the Rosbreed projects: A common strategy to enable DNA-informed breeding in Rosaceae. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
A global analysis of soluble solids content in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Fikere, M., Verma, S., Amaya, I., Munoz Del Rio, P., Sanchez-Sevilla, J.F., Cockerton, H., Harrison, R.J., Mahoney, L.L., Davis, T.M., Hancock, J.F., Finn, C.E., Mathey, M.M., Neal, J., Ko, H., Whitaker, V.M., Hardner, C., Bassil, N.V. 2019. A global analysis of soluble solids content in strawberry. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting.
Two large-effect QTLs, Ma and Ma3, determine genetic potential for acidity in apple fruit: Breeding insights from a multi-family study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Verma, S., Evans, K., Guan, Y., Luby, J., Rosyara, U., Howard, N., Bassil, N.V., Bink, M., Van De Weg, E., Peace, C. 2019. Two large-effect QTLs, Ma and Ma3, determine genetic potential for acidity in apple fruit: Breeding insights from a multi-family study. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 15. Article 18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-019-1324-y.
Two large-effect QTLs, Ma and Ma3, determine genetic potential for acidity in apple fruit: Breeding insights from a multi-family study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Verma, S., Evans, K., Guan, Y., Luby, J., Rosyara, U., Howard, N., Bassil, N.V., Bink, M., Van De Weg, E., Peace, C. 2019. Two large-effect QTLs, Ma and Ma3, determine genetic potential for acidity in apple fruit: Breeding insights from a multi-family study. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 15:18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-019-1324-y.
DNA tests for strawberries: new tools for the breeder's toolbox - (Abstract Only)
Oh, Y., Zurn, J.D., Noh, Y., Verma, S., Salinas, N.R., Lu, Y., Amaya, I., Denoyes, B., Hancock, J.F., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Lee, S., Whitaker, V.M. 2019. DNA tests for strawberries: new tools for the breeder's toolbox. North American Strawberry Growers Association Proceedings. North American Strawberry Growers Association Proceedings.
David Grandison Fairchild: Plant hunter extraordinaire and father of foreign plant introduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V. 2019. David Grandison Fairchild: Plant hunter extraordinaire and father of foreign plant introduction. Journal of American Pomological Society. 73:139-144.
Validation of SNP markers for fruit quality and disease resistance loci in apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) using the OpenArray® platform - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chagne, D., Vanderzande, S., Kirk, C., Profitt, N., Weskett, R., Gardiner, S., Peace, C., Volz, R., Bassil, N.V. 2019. Validation of SNP markers for fruit quality and disease resistance loci in apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) using the OpenArray® platform. Horticulture Research. 6. Article 30. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-018-0114-2.
A synteny-based approach to identify candidate genes controlling blackberry fruit sweetness - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Jung, S., Main, D., Yin, M.H., Clark, M.C., Cheng, L., Clark, J.R., Worthington, M., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2019. A synteny-based approach to identify candidate genes controlling blackberry fruit sweetness. International Rubus Ribes Symposium. International Ruus Ribes Symposium.
‘Hall’s Beauty’ thornless trailing blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Yorgey, B., Peterson, M.E., Jones, P., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2019. ‘Hall’s Beauty’ thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience. 54(2):371-376. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13678-18.
‘Echo’ ornamental reflowering blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finn, C.E., Strik, B., Mackey, T.A., Jones, P., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.R. 2019. ‘Echo’ ornamental reflowering blueberry. HortScience. 54(2):368–370. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13646-18.
Mapping a novel black spot resistance locus in the climbing rose Brite Eyes™ (‘RADbrite’) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D., Holen, M., Bradeen, J., Hokanson, S., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Mapping a novel black spot resistance locus in the climbing rose Brite Eyes™ (‘RADbrite’). Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:1730. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01730.
Mapping fire blight resistance in three pear populations - (Abstract Only)
The importance of being 'Boysen': Examining genotypic variation with simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, K., Zurn, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Hummer, K.E. 2019. The importance of being 'Boysen': Examining genotypic variation with simple sequence repeat markers. Journal of American Pomological Society. 73:47-52.
Domestication of temperate and coastal hybrids with distinct ancestral gene selection in octoploid strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardigan, M., Poortan, T., Acharya, C., Cole, G., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Edger, P., Knapp, S.J. 2018. Domestication of temperate and coastal hybrids with distinct ancestral gene selection in octoploid strawberry. The Plant Genome. 11(3):180049. https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2018.07.0049.
Validating blackberry (Rubus L.) seedling pedigrees and developing an improved multiplexed microsatellite fingerprinting set - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zurn, J.D., Carter, K., Yin, M.H., Worthington, M., Clark, J.R., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Validating blackberry (Rubus L.) seedling pedigrees and developing an improved multiplexed microsatellite fingerprinting set. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 143(5):381-390. https://doi:10.21273/JASHS04474-18.
Development and validation of marker assays for high-throughput detection of Phytophthora crown rot resistance, FaRPc2, in the cultivated octoploid strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noh, Y., Mangandi, J., Verma, S., Zurn, J.D., Lu, Y., Fan, Z., Bassil, N.V., Peres, N., Whitaker, V.M., Lee, S. 2018. Development and validation of marker assays for high-throughput detection of Phytophthora crown rot resistance, FaRPc2, in the cultivated octoploid strawberry. Molecular Breeding. 38:104.
A near complete, chromosome-scale assembly of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanburen, R., Man Wai, C., Colle, M., Wang, J., Sullivan, S., Bushakra, J., Liachko, I., Vining, K., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E., Jibran, R., Chagne, D., Childs, K., Edger, P., Mockler, T., Bassil, N.V. 2018. A near complete, chromosome-scale assembly of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) genome. Gigascience. 7(8):giy094. https://doi.org/10.1093/gigascience/giy094.
Chloroplast sequence data differentiate Maleae, and specifically Pyrus, species in the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Volk, G.M., Henk, A.D., Richards, C.M., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2018. Chloroplast sequence data differentiate Maleae, and specifically Pyrus, species in the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66(1):5-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-018-0691-9.
Genetic diversity and cultivar variants in the NCGR cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Zalapa, J.E., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Smith, T. 2018. Genetic diversity and cultivar variants in the NCGR cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) collection. Journal of Genetics. 97(5):1339–1351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-018-1036-3.
Genome-assisted breeding in the octoploid strawberry - ()
Verma, S., Osorio, L., Lee, S., Bassil, N.V., Whitaker, V. 2018. Genome-assisted breeding in the octoploid strawberry. In: Hytönen T., Graham J., Harrison R., editors. The Genomes of Rosaceous Berries and their Wild Relatives. Berlin, Germany: Springer, Cham. p. 161-184. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76020-9_12.
Characterization of aphid resistance loci in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Dossett, M., Carter, K., Vining, K., Lee, J.C., Bryant, D., Vanburen, R., Lee, J., Mockler, T., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Characterization of aphid resistance loci in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.). Molecular Breeding. 38:83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-018-0839-5.
Searching for resistance to soilborne pathogens in cultivated strawberries and the Fragaria supercore - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Ivors, K.L., Whitaker, V.M., Knapp, S.J., Hummer, K.E., Hancock, J.F., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Searching for resistance to soilborne pathogens in cultivated strawberries and the Fragaria supercore. Abstract for the American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting; 2018 June25-27; Portland, OR.
Performance of an elite, hybrid family of a northern × southern highbush cross (‘Draper’ × ‘Jewel’) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hancock, J.F., Olmstead, J.W., Itle, R.A., Callow, P.W., Neils-Kraft, S.P., Wheeler, E.J., Mangandi, J., Sooriyapathirana, S.S., Rowland, L.J., Mackey, T.A., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2018. Performance of an elite, hybrid family of a northern × southern highbush cross (‘Draper’ × ‘Jewel’). Euphytica. 214:95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-018-2173-8.
Verifying Parentage and Confirming Identity in Blackberry with a Fingerprinting Set - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Carter, K., Yin, M.H., Worthington, M., Clark, J.R., Finn, C.E., Hummer, K.E. 2018. Verifying Parentage and Confirming Identity in Blackberry with a Fingerprinting Set. Abstract for the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science; 2018 July 31-August 3; Washington, DC.
Identification of two new races of Diplocarpon rosae Wolf, the causal agent of rose black spot disease - (Abstract Only)
Characterizing and identifying black spot resistance genes in polyploid roses - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D.C., Holen, M., Bradeen, J., Hokanson, S.C., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Characterizing and identifying black spot resistance genes in polyploid roses. Abstract for the American Society for Horticultural Science Conference; 2018 July 31-August 3; Washington, DC.
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.
Repository contributions to Rubus research - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Alice, L., Carter, K., Dossett, M., Liston, A., Meiers, R., Mulch, C., Peterson, M.E., Vining, K., Zurn, J.D., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2018. Repository contributions to Rubus research. North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association Meeting. North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association Meeting.
Chromosome-scale scaffolding of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) genome based on chromatin interaction data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jibran, R., Dzierzon, H., Bassil, N.V., Bushakra, J., Edger, P.P., Sullivan, S., Finn, C.E., Dossett, M., Vining, K.J., Vanburen, R., Mockler, T.C., Liachko, I., Davies, K.M., Foster, T.M., Chagne, D. 2017. Chromosome-scale scaffolding of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) genome based on chromatin interaction data. Horticulture Research. 5:8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-017-0013-y.
Comparative genetic mapping reveals synteny and collinearity between the American cranberry and diploid blueberry genomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, N., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J.J., Ogden, E.L., Brown, A., Lin, Y., Bassil, N.V., Buck, E.J., Wiedow, C., McCallum, S., Graham, J., Iorizzo, M., Rowland, L.J., Zalapa, J.E. 2017. Comparative genetic mapping reveals synteny and collinearity between the American cranberry and diploid blueberry genomes. Molecular Breeding. 38:9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-017-0765-y.
Dissecting black spot resistance in polyploid hybrid roses - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D.C., Bradeen, J., Hokanson, S.C., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Dissecting black spot resistance in polyploid hybrid roses. Abstract for International Congress of Plant Pathology: Plant Health in a Global Economy; 2018 July 29-August 3; Boston, MA
Assessing genetic diversity of wild southeastern North American Vaccinium species using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Bidani, A., Hummer, K.E., Rowland, L.J., Olmstead, J., Richards, C.M., Lyrene, P. 2017. Assessing genetic diversity of wild southeastern North American Vaccinium species using microsatellite markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 65(3):939-950. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-017-0585-2.
Mapping a new black spot resistance locus in rose [abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Zlesak, D.C., Bradeen, J., Hokanson, S.C., Bassil, N.V. 2018. Mapping a new black spot resistance locus in rose [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. January 13-17, 2018, San Diego, California.
Perpetual flowering in strawberry species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cai, W., Zurn, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2017. Perpetual flowering in strawberry species. HortScience. 52(11):1496-1500. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12025-17.
An improved 10-SSR pyrus fingerprinting DNA test to confirm parentage [abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Zurn, J.D., Nyberg, A.M., Bell, R.L., Postman, J.D., Bassil, N.V. 2017. An improved 10-SSR pyrus fingerprinting DNA test to confirm parentage [abstract]. HortScience. September 19-22, 2017, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
Clarifying sub-genomic positions of QTLs for flowering habit and fruit quality in U.S. strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) breeding populations using pedigree-based QTL analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Verma, S., Zurn, J.D., Salinas, N., Mathey, M., Denoyes, B., Hancock, J., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Whitaker, V.M. 2017. Clarifying sub-genomic positions of QTLs for flowering habit and fruit quality in U.S. strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) breeding populations using pedigree-based QTL analysis. Horticulture Research. 4:17062. https://doi.org/10.1038/hortres.2017.62.
Genotyping-by-sequencing in three octoploid cultivated strawberry families - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vining, K.J., Salinas, N., Tennessen, J.A., Zurn, J.D., Van De Weg, E., Sargent, D.J., Handcock, J., Bassil, N.V. 2017. Genotyping-by-sequencing in three octoploid cultivated strawberry families. PeerJ. 5:e3731 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3731.
Increased phylogenetic resolution using target enrichment in Rubus - (Abstract Only)
Carter, K., Alice, L., Bryant, D., Bushakra, J., Liston, A., Mockler, T., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2017. Increased phylogenetic resolution using target enrichment in Rubus. HortScience. Available: https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/26717.
Identifying haplotypes for flowering and QTLs for fruit quality in the RosBREED Michigan and Oregon strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) breeding sets using pedigree-based analysis [abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Verma, S., Zurn, J.D., Salinas, N., Matheymegan, Van De Weg, E., Denoyes, B., Hancock, J., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Whitaker, V.M. 2017. Identifying haplotypes for flowering and QTLs for fruit quality in the RosBREED Michigan and Oregon strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) breeding sets using pedigree-based analysis [abstract]. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. September 19-22, 2017, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
Validation of molecular markers associated with perpetual flowering in octoploid Fragaria germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salinas, N.R., Zurn, J.D., Mathey, M., Mookerjee, S., Denoyes, B., Perrotte, J., Pottier, A., Finn, C.E., Hancock, J.F., Stewart, P., Bassil, N.V. 2017. Validation of molecular markers associated with perpetual flowering in octoploid Fragaria germplasm. Molecular Breeding. 37:70. doi: 10.1007/s11032-017-0672-2.
Genotype by environment interactions and combining ability for strawberry families grown in diverse environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathey, M.M., Mookerjee, S., Mahoney, L.L., Gündüz, K., Rosyara, U., Hancock, J.F., Stewart, P.J., Whitaker, V.M., Bassil, N.V., Davis, T.M., Finn, C.E. 2017. Genotype by environment interactions and combining ability for strawberry families grown in diverse environments. Euphytica. 213(5):112. doi: 10.1007/s10681-017-1892-6.
Rose parental characterization and population development for the identification of novel rose black spot resistance genes [abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Zlesak, D.C., Bradeen, J., Kummeth, S., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J.D., Hokanson, S.C. 2017. Rose parental characterization and population development for the identification of novel rose black spot resistance genes [abstract]. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting. July 2-7, 2017, Angers, France.
An Economical DNA Test for Genetic Identity Confirmation in Blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Microsatellite Markers Assess Genetic Diversity of Wild Southeastern American Vaccinium - (Abstract Only)
Toward understanding genotype x environment interactions on flowering and fruiting in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Bradish, C., Weber, C., Scheerens, J.C., Robbins, L., Dossett, M., Peterson, M.E., Fernandez, G., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2017. Toward understanding genotype x environment interactions on flowering and fruiting in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.). Acta Horticulturae. 1117:25-30.
Microsatellite markers for genetic analyses in southeastern Vaccinium species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bidani, A., Hummer, K.E., Olmstead, J., Lyrene, P., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V. 2017. Microsatellite markers for genetic analyses in southeastern Vaccinium species. Acta Horticulturae International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture. 1180:373-378. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.51.
Development of an efficient DNA test for genetic identity confirmation in blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bidani, A., Hummer, K.E., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V. 2017. Development of an efficient DNA test for genetic identity confirmation in blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1180:363-368. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.49.
Classification of Korean native pear based on a standard set of microsatellite loci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oh, Y., Kim, S., Shin, H., Oh, S., Won, J., Oh, S., Han, Y., Kim, D., Kim, Y., Bassil, N.V. 2017. Classification of Korean native pear based on a standard set of microsatellite loci. Acta Horticulturae. 1172:237-240.
Comparative diversity analysis of southeastern Rubus germplasm through molecular and pedigree techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bradish, C.M., Overbaugh, E., Ballington, J., Fernandez, G.E., Bassil, N.V. 2016. Comparative diversity analysis of southeastern Rubus germplasm through molecular and pedigree techniques. Acta Horticulturae. 1127:157-162. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1127.25.
Genotyping and phenotyping heat tolerance in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bradish, C.M., Fernandez, G.E., Dossett, M., Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2016. Genotyping and phenotyping heat tolerance in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.). Acta Horticulturae. 1127:321-324. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1127.50.
A multiplexed microsatellite fingerprinting set for hazelnut cultivar identification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Akin, M., Nyberg, A.M., Postman, J.D., Mehlenbacher, S., Bassil, N.V. 2016. A multiplexed microsatellite fingerprinting set for hazelnut cultivar identification. European Journal of Horticultural Science. 81(6):327-338.
Sequence and analysis of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) genome - ()
Vanburen, R., Bryant, D., Bushakra, J., Vining, K.J., Filichkin, S., Edger, P.P., Rowley, E.R., Priest, H.D., Michael, T.P., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Mockler, T.C. 2018. Sequence and analysis of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) genome. In: Hytönen T., Graham J., Harrison R., editors. The Genomes of Rosaceous Berries and their Wild Relatives. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Basel, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. p. 185-197. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-76020-9
Development and evaluation of the Axiom® IStraw35 384HT array for the allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry Fragaria ×ananassa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Verma, S., Bassil, N.V., van de Weg, E., Harrison, R., Monfort, A., Amaya, I., Denoyes, B., Mahoney, L., Davis, T., Fan, Z., Knapp, S., Whitaker, V. 2017. Development and evaluation of the Axiom® IStraw35 384HT array for the allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry Fragaria ×ananassa. Acta Horticulturae. 1156:75-82. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1156.10.
DNA tests for strawberry: ¿-decalactone "fruity" aroma - qFaFAD1 - ()
Zurn, J.D., Piaskowski, J., Amaya, I., Peace, C., Bassil, N.V. 2016. DNA tests for strawberry: ¿-decalactone "fruity" aroma - qFaFAD1. Extension Publications. https://www.rosbreed.org/breeding/strawberry, 1:1-2.
DNA tests for strawberry: mesifurane "sherry" aroma - FaOMT-SI/NO - ()
Zurn, J.D., Piaskowski, J.L., Amaya, I., Peace, C., Bassil, N.V. 2016. DNA tests for strawberry: mesifurane "sherry" aroma - FaOMT-SI/NO. Extension Publications. https://www.rosbreed.org/breeding/strawberry; 1:1-2.
DNA tests for strawberry: perpetual flowering - Bx215 - ()
Zurn, J.D., Salinas, N.R., Piaskowski, J.L., Denoyes, B., Peace, C., Bassil, N.V. 2016. DNA tests for strawberry: perpetual flowering - Bx215. Extension Publications. https://www.rosbreed.org/breeding/strawberry; 1:1-2.
Genomics tools available for unravelling mechanisms underlying agronomical traits in strawberry with more to come - ()
Denoyes, B., Amaya, I., Liston, A., Tennessen, J., Ashman, T., Whitaker, V., Hytönen, T., Van De Weg, E., Osorio, S., Folta, K., Slovin, J.P., Harrison, R., Monfort, A., Bassil, N.V. 2016. Genomics tools available for unravelling mechanisms underlying agronomical traits in strawberry with more to come. Acta Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1156.3.
Genomics tools available for unravelling mechanisms underlying agronomical traits in strawberry with more to come - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denoyes, B., Amaya, I., Liston, A., Tennessen, J., Ashman, T., Whitaker, V., Hytönen, T., van de Weg, E., Osorio, S., Folta, K., Slovin, J.P., Harrison, R., Monfort, A., Bassil, N.V. 2017. Genomics tools available for unravelling mechanisms underlying agronomical traits in strawberry with more to come. Acta Horticulturae. 1156:13-24. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1156.3.
Molecular characterization of aphid resistance in black raspberry germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Armes, K.A., Vining, K.J., Dossett, M., Lee, J.C., Bradish, C., Fernandez, G., Lee, J., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2016. Molecular characterization of aphid resistance in black raspberry germplasm. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), Atlanta, GA, August 2016.
Small genomes in tetraploid Rubus L. (Rosaceae) from New Zealand and southern South America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Alice, L. 2017. Small genomes in tetraploid Rubus L. (Rosaceae) from New Zealand and southern South America. Journal of American Pomological Society. 7(1):2-7.
Lessons learned from DNA-based tool development and use in a genebank - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Finn, C.E. 2017. Lessons learned from DNA-based tool development and use in a genebank. Acta Horticulturae. 1156:25-36. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1156.4.
The genome of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanburen, R., Bryant, D., Bushakra, J., Vining, K.J., Edger, P.P., Rowley, E.R., Priest, H.D., Michael, T.P., Lyons, E., Filichkin, S., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Mockler, T.C. 2016. The genome of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). Plant Journal. 87(6):535-547. doi: 10.1111/tpj.13215.
Where are we now as we merge genomics into plant breeding and what are our limitations? Experiences from RosBREED - (Proceedings)
Iezzoni, A., Peace, C., Bassil, N.V., Coe, M., Fazio, G., Gallardo, K., Gasic, K., Luby, J., Mcferson, J., Van De Weg, E.W., Weebadde, C. 2016. Where are we now as we merge genomics into plant breeding and what are our limitations? Experiences from RosBREED. Acta Horticulturae. 1117:1-6. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1117.1.
Evaluations of sustained vigor and winter hardiness of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) grown in the Southeastern U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bradish, C.M., Fernandez, G., Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Dossett, M. 2016. Evaluations of sustained vigor and winter hardiness of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) grown in the Southeastern U.S. Acta Horticulturae. 1133:129-134.
Black raspberry fruit composition over two years from seedling populations grown at four U.S. geographic locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., Fernandez, G., Bradish, C.M., Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Weber, C.A., Scheerens, J.C. 2016. Black raspberry fruit composition over two years from seedling populations grown at four U.S. geographic locations. Acta Horticulturae. 1133:335-338.
The genome of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanburen, R., Bryant, D.W., Bushakra, J., Vining, K.J., Edger, P.P., Rowley, E.R., Priest, H.D., Michael, T.P., Lyons, E., Filichkin, S.A., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Mockler, T.C. 2016. The genome of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). Plant Journal. 87(6):535-547. doi: 10.1111/tpj.13215.
Public availability of a genotyped, segregating population may foster marker assisted breeding (MAB) and quantitative trait loci (QTL) discovery: An example using strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hancock, J.F., Sooriyapathirana, S., Bassil, N.V., Stegmeir, T., Cai, L., Finn, C.E., Van De Weg, E., Weebadde, C. 2016. Public availability of a genotyped, segregating population may foster marker assisted breeding (MAB) and quantitative trait loci (QTL) discovery: An example using strawberry. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7(619):1-4. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00619.
Flowering tendencies in strawberry species in the USDA collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Oliphant, J.M., Bassil, N.V. 2016. Flowering tendencies in strawberry species in the USDA collection. International Journal of Fruit Science. doi: 10.1080/15538362.2016.1195309.
A high density linkage map of the ancestral diploid strawberry F. iinumae using SNP markers from the ISTRAW90 array and GBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahoney, L., Sargent, D., Wood, D., Ward, J., Bassil, N.V., Handcock, J., Folta, K., Davis, T. 2016. A high density linkage map of the ancestral diploid strawberry F. iinumae using SNP markers from the ISTRAW90 array and GBS. The Plant Genome. 9(2). doi: 10.3835/plantgenome2015.08.0071.
RosBREED: From genomics to DNA-informed breeding in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
FaRXf1: a locus conferring resistance to angular leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas fragariae in octoploid strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roach, J., Verma, S., Peres, N., Jamieson, A., Van De Weg, E., Bink, M.C., Bassil, N.V., Lee, S., Whitaker, V. 2016. FaRXf1: a locus conferring resistance to angular leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas fragariae in octoploid strawberry. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 129(6):1191-1201. doi: 10.1007/s00122-016-2695-1.
RosBREED2: Progress and future plans to enable DNA-informed breeding in the Rosaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Iezzoni, A., Peace, C., Main, D., Bassil, N.V., Coe, M., Finn, C.E., Gasic, K., Luby, J., Hokanson, S.C., Mcferson, J., Norelli, J.L., Olmstead, M., Whitaker, V., Yue, C. 2017. RosBREED2: Progress and future plans to enable DNA-informed breeding in the Rosaceae. Acta Horticulturae. 1172:115-118. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1172.20.
Construction of a SNP and SSR linkage map in autotetraploid blueberry using genotyping by sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mccallum, S., Graham, J., Jorgensen, L., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V., Hancock, J.F., Wheeler, E., Vining, K., Poland, J., Olmstead, J.W., Buck, E., Wiedow, C., Jackson, E., Brown, A., Hackett, C.A. 2016. Construction of a SNP and SSR linkage map in autotetraploid blueberry using genotyping by sequencing. Molecular Breeding. 36:41.
Simple sequence repeat markers that identify Claviceps species and strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilmore, B.S., Alderman, S.C., Knaus, B.J., Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.C., Dombrowski, J.E., Dung, J. 2016. Simple sequence repeat markers that identify Claviceps species and strains. Fungal Biology and Biotechnology. 3:1.
Comparison of accessions from the UK and US national pear germplasm collections with a standardized set of microsatellite markers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, K., Fernandez-Fernandez, F., Bassil, N.V., Nyberg, A.M., Postman, J.D. 2015. Comparison of accessions from the UK and US national pear germplasm collections with a standardized set of microsatellite markers. Acta Horticulturae. 1094:41-46.
Rubus ploidy assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Alice, L. 2016. Rubus ploidy assessment. Acta Horticulturae. 1133:81-88. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.13.
Development of a multiplexed fingerprinting set in blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Nyberg, A.M., Finn, C.E., Clark, J.R., Peace, C., Iezzoni, A. 2016. Development of a multiplexed fingerprinting set in blackberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1133:89-96. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.14.
Comparative RNA-seq for the investigation of tolerance to Verticillium wilt in black raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Weiland, G.E., Finn, C.E., Vining, K., Filichkin, S., Dossett, M., Bryant, D., Mockler, T. 2016. Comparative RNA-seq for the investigation of tolerance to Verticillium wilt in black raspberry. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 1133:103-114. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.16.
Molecular evaluation of aphid-resistant black raspberry germplasm for improved durability in black and red raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Dossett, M., Lee, J.C., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2015. Molecular evaluation of aphid-resistant black raspberry germplasm for improved durability in black and red raspberry [abstract]. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 2015 American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference.
Development of a multiplexed fingerprinting set in blackberry - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Clark, J.R., Peace, C., Iezzoni, A. 2015. Development of a multiplexed fingerprinting set in blackberry. In: Proceedings of the International Rubus and Ribes Symposium, June 18-24, 2015, Asheville, North Carolina.
Black raspberry genomic and genetic resource development to enable cultivar improvement - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Bryan, D., Mockler, T., Dossett, M., Gilmore, B.S., Peterson, M.E., Bradish, C., Fernandex, G., Lee, J., Finn, C.E. 2015. Black raspberry genomic and genetic resource development to enable cultivar improvement[abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXIII Conference.
A genetic linkage map of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) and the mapping of Ag4 conferring resistance to the aphid Amphorophora agathonica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Bryant, D.W., Dossett, M., Vining, K.J., Vanburen, R., Gilmore, B.S., Lee, J., Mockler, T.C., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2015. A genetic linkage map of black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) and the mapping of Ag4 conferring resistance to the aphid Amphorophora agathonica. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 128:1631-1646.
Ploidy of USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) world pear germplasm collection determined by flow cytometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Postman, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Bell, R.L. 2015. Ploidy of USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) world pear germplasm collection determined by flow cytometry. Acta Horticulturae. 1094:75-81.
Improved microsatellite markers for quince (Cydonia oblonga) genetic analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Nyberg, A.M., Kim, Y., Postman, J.D. 2015. Improved microsatellite markers for quince (Cydonia oblonga) genetic analysis. Acta Horticulturae. 1094:57-65.
Phenotypic variability in a panel of strawberry cultivars from North America and the European Union - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hancock, J., Callow, P.W., Mathey, M.M., Mackey, T.A., Gunduz, K., Mookerjee, S., Cai, L., Salinas, N., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Finn, C.E. 2015. Phenotypic variability in a panel of strawberry cultivars from North America and the European Union. Journal of American Pomological Society. 69(2):85-101.
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.
Development and transferability of black and red raspberry microsatellite markers from short-read sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dossett, M., Bushakra, J., Gilmore, B.S., Koch, C., Kemplar, C., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2015. Development and transferability of black and red raspberry microsatellite markers from short-read sequences. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 140(3):243–252.
An ultra-dense SNP linkage map for the octoploid, cultivated strawberry and its application in genetic research - (Abstract Only)
Development and preliminary evaluation of a 90K Axiom® SNP array for the allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry Fragaria ×ananassa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Davis, T., Zhang, H., Ficklin, S., Mittman, M., Webster, T.A., Mahoney, L.L., Wood, D.J., Alperin, E.S., Rosyara, U., Koehorst-Van Putten, H., Monfort, A., Amaya, I., Denoyes, B., Sargent, D.J., Bianco, L., Van Dijk, T., Pirani, A., Iezzoni, A., Main, D., Peace, C., Yang, Y., Whitaker, V., Verma, S., Bellon, L., Brew, F., Herrera, R., Van De Weg, E.W. 2015. Development and preliminary evaluation of a 90K Axiom® SNP array for the allo-octoploid cultivated strawberry Fragaria ×ananassa. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 16:155.
Toward understanding genotype x environment interactions in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Bradish, C., Weber, C.A., Dossett, M., Fernandez, G., Weiland, G.E., Peterson, M.E., Scheerens, J.C., Robbins, L., Serce, S., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V. 2016. Toward understanding genotype x environment interactions in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.). Acta Horticulturae. 1117:25-30. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1117.5.
Vaccinium species ploidy assessment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Rodriguez, A., Olmstead, J.W. 2016. Vaccinium species ploidy assessment. Acta Horticulturae. 1101:199-204. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1101.30.
Genetic diversity of medlar (Mespilus germanica) germplasm using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schaefer, K., Nyberg, A.M., Postman, J.D., Bassil, N.V. 2015. Genetic diversity of medlar (Mespilus germanica) germplasm using microsatellite markers. Acta Horticulturae. 1094:47-56.
Construction of a genetic linkage map of an interspecific diploid blueberry population and identification of QTL for chilling requirement and cold hardiness Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Bassil, N.V., Buck, E.J., Mccallum, S. 2014. Construction of a genetic linkage map of an interspecific diploid blueberry population and identification of QTL for chilling requirement and cold hardiness. Molecular Breeding. 34:2033-2048.
Sambucus genetic resources at the U.S.D.A. National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Hummer, K.E. 2015. Sambucus genetic resources at the USDA. National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, Oregon. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 1061:135-14.
Building the genomic infrastructure in black raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Bryant, D., Bushakra, J., Dossett, M., Vining, K., Filichkin, S., Weiland, G.E., Lee, J., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Mockler, T. 2014. Building the genomic infrastructure in black raspberry [abstract]. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference.
Toward understanding genotype x environment interactions in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Bradish, C.M., Weber, C.A., Scheerens, J., Dossett, M., Peterson, M.E., Fernandez, G., Lee, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2014. Toward understanding genotype x environment interactions in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) [abstract]. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference.
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.
Patterns of simple sequence repeats in cultivated blueberries (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus spp.) and their use in revealing genetic diversity and population structure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bian, Y., Ballington, J., Raja, A., Brouwer, C., Reid, R., Burke, M., Wang, X., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V., Brown, A. 2014. Patterns of simple sequence repeats in cultivated blueberries (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus spp.) and their use in revealing genetic diversity and population structure. Molecular Breeding. 34(2):675-689.
Vaccinium species ploidy assessment - (Abstract Only)
Short-read DNA sequencing yields microsatellite markers for Rheum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilmore, B.S., Bassil, N.V., Barney, D.L., Knaus, B.J., Hummer, K.E. 2014. Short-read DNA sequencing yields microsatellite markers for Rheum. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 139:22-29.
Large-scale standardized phenotyping of strawberry in RosBREED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathey, M.M., Mookerjee, S., Gunduz, K., Hancock, J.F., Iezzoni, A.F., Mahoney, L.L., Davis, T.M., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Stewart, P.J., Whitaker, V.M., Sargent, D.J., Denoyes, B., Amaya, I., Van De Weg, E., Finn, C.E. 2013. Large-scale standardized phenotyping of strawberry in RosBREED. Journal of American Pomological Society. 67:205-216.
A black berry that is not a blackberry - ()
Lee, J., Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2013. A black berry that is not a blackberry. World Wide Web. http://media.wix.com/ugd//a2fd64_6d835bb1e21215499ab68907de73d017.pdf.
OHxF paternity problem perplexes pear producers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Postman, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Kim, D. 2013. OHxF paternity problem perplexes pear producers. Journal of American Pomological Society. 67(3):157-167.
Fingerprints for fruit and nut crops - ()
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2013. Fingerprints for fruit and nut crops. Chronica Horticulturae. 53(2):3-6.
Sambucus genetic resources at the U.S. National Clonal Germplasm Repository [Abstract] - (Abstract Only)
Bushakra, J., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Hummer, K.E. 2013. Sambucus genetic resources at the U.S. National Clonal Germplasm Repository [Abstract]. Symposium Proceedings. 1061:135-145.
Developing a genotyping by sequencing protocol for linkage map construction in black raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Using general and specific combining ability to further advance strawberry (Fragaria sp.) breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathey, M.M., Mookerjee, S., Mahoney, L., Finn, C.E., Hancock, J.F., Serce, S., Davis, T., Stewart, P., Whitaker, V., Jamieson, A.R., Bassil, N.V., Amaya, I., Denoyes, B., Hummer, K.E., Sargent, D., van de Wegand, E., Iezzoni, A.F. 2014. Using general and specific combining ability to further advance strawberry (Fragaria sp.) breeding. Acta Horticulturae. 1049:193-200.
Saturated linkage map construction in Rubus idaeus using genotyping by sequencing and genome-independent imputation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ward, J.A., Bhangoo, J., Fernandez-Fernandez, F., Moore, P., Swanson, J.D., Viola, R., Velasco, R., Bassil, N.V., Weber, C.A., Sargent, D.J. 2013. Saturated linkage map construction in Rubus idaeus using genotyping by sequencing and genome-independent imputation. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 14:2 DOI:10.1186/1471-2164-14-2.
‘Kilauea’ and ‘Red Button’, Ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum, cultivars from Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zee, F.T., Strauss, A.J., Arakawa, C.N., Follett, P.A., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2013. ‘Kilauea’ and ‘Red Button’, Ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum, cultivars from Hawaii. HortScience.
A genome-enabled, high-throughput, and multiplexed fingerprinting platform for strawberry (Fragaria L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chambers, A., Carle, S., Njuguna, W., Chamala, S., Bassil, N.V., Whitaker, V.M., Barbazuk, W., Folta, K.M. 2013. A genome-enabled, high-throughput, and multiplexed fingerprinting platform for strawberry (Fragaria L.). Molecular Breeding. DOI:10.1007/s11032-012-9819-3.
Routine DNA testing - ()
Genetic diversity assessment of wild Southeastern American Vaccinium using microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Bidani, A., Hummer, K.E., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V. 2013. Genetic diversity assessment of wild Southeastern American Vaccinium using microsatellite markers. International Plant and Animal Genome IX Conference. p. 13.
The first genetic map of the American cranberry: exploration of synteny conservation and quantitative trait loci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Georgi, L., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Honig, J., Das, S.P., Rajah, V.D., Bhattacharya, D., Bassil, N.V., Rowland, L.J., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N. 2013. The first genetic map of the American cranberry: exploration of synteny conservation and quantitative trait loci. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 126:673-692.
Marker validation for Rpf1 red stele resistance in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Mathey, M.M., Jamieson, A.R., Van De Weg, E., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E., Hancock, J.F. 2012. Marker validation for Rpf1 red stele resistance in strawberry. Meeting Abstract. 6th Rosaceous Genomics Conference.
Genetic diversity of wild European and Mediterranean pear species - (Abstract Only)
Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Henk, A.D., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2012. Genetic diversity of wild European and Mediterranean pear species (abstract). 6th Rosaceous Genomics Conference (RGC6). September 30 - October 4, 2012, Trento, Italy. p. 130-131.
Development and evaluation of a genome-wide 6K SNP array for diploid sweet cherry and tetraploid sour cherry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Microsatellite marker development in peony using next generation sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilmore, B.S., Bassil, N.V., Nyberg, A.M., Knaus, B., Smith, D., Barney, D.L., Hummer, K.E. 2013. Microsatellite marker development in peony using next generation sequencing. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 138(1):64-74.
Insights into phylogeny, sex function and age of Fragaria based on whole chloroplast genome sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njuguna, W., Liston, A., Cronn, R., Ashman, T., Bassil, N.V. 2012. Insights into phylogeny, sex function and age of Fragaria based on whole chloroplast genome sequencing. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2011.03.031.
Discrimination of American cranberry cultivars and assessment of clonal heterogeneity using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fajardo, D., Morales, J., Zhu, H., Steffan, S.A., Harbut, R., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Polashock, J.J., Vorsa, N., Zalapa, J.E. 2012. Discrimination of American cranberry cultivars and assessment of clonal heterogeneity using microsatellite markers. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 31(2):264-271.
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.
Nuclear and chloroplast microsatellite markers to assess genetic diversity and evolution in hazelnut species, hybrids and cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Boccacci, P., Botta, R., Postman, J.D., Mehlenbacher, S. 2012. Nuclear and chloroplast microsatellite markers to assess genetic diversity and evolution in hazelnut species, hybrids and cultivars. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 60:543-568. DOI:10.1007/s10722-012-9857-z.
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.
Generation and analysis of blueberry transcriptome sequences from leaves, developing fruit, and flower buds from cold acclimation through deacclimation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Alkharouf, N., Darwish, O., Ogden, E.L., Polashock, J.J., Bassil, N.V., Main, D. 2012. Generation and analysis of blueberry transcriptome sequences from leaves, developing fruit, and flower buds from cold acclimation through deacclimation. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 12:46.
Blueberry genetic and genomic resources - (Abstract Only)
Developing genetic and genomic resources in black raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Genome-wide SNP detection, validation, and development of an 8K SNP array for apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chagne, D., Corwhurst, R., Troggio, M., Davey, M.W., Gilmore, B.S., Lawley, C., Vanderzande, S., Hellens, R.P., Kumar, S., Cestaro, A., Velasco, R., Main, D., Rees, J., Iezzoni, A., Mockler, T., Wilhelm, L., Van De Weg, E., Gardiner, S., Bassil, N.V., Peace, C. 2012. Genome-wide SNP detection, validation, and development of an 8K SNP array for apple. PLoS One. 7(2): e31745. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0031745.
SSR fingerprinting of black raspberry cultivars shows discrepancies in identification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2012. SSR fingerprinting of black raspberry cultivars shows discrepancies in identification. Acta Horticulturae. 946:49-53.
A universal fingerprinting set for red raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Nyberg, A.M., Hummer, K.E., Graham, J., Dossett, M., Finn, C.E. 2012. A universal fingerprinting set for red raspberry. Acta Horticulturae. 946:83-87.
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.
DNA extraction protocols from dormant buds of twelve woody plant genera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilmore, B.S., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2011. DNA extraction protocols from dormant buds of twelve woody plant genera. Journal of American Pomological Society. 65(4):201-207.
Population structure and conservation of wild Pyrus communis - (Abstract Only)
Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Cruz, V.V., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2011. Population structure and conservation of wild Pyrus communis [meeting abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, September 25-28, 2011, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Available: http://ashs.confex com/ashs/2011/ webprogram/Paper7477.html.
The pebbles that started the tea and ohelo berry projects in Hawaii - (Abstract Only)
Zee, F.T., Keith, L.M., Hummer, K.E., Reed, B.M., Bassil, N.V., Strauss, A.J., Arakawa, C.N., Foote, T.G., Nakamoto, S., Hamasaki, R., Yamasaki, M., Kawabata, A., Ikawa, A.K., Silva, J., Love, K., Durst, B., Chang, Y. 2011. The pebbles that started the tea and ohelo berry projects in Hawaii [abstract]. HortScience. 46(9):S88.
Mining and validation of pyrosequenced simple sequence repeats (SSRs) from American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Simon, P.W., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Senalik, D.A., Zhu, H., Mccown, B.H., Zeldin, E., Speers, J., Hyman, J. 2012. Mining and validation of pyrosequenced simple sequence repeats (SSRs) from American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 124(1):87-96.
What secrets lurk in peony DNA? - ()
Gilmore, B.S., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2012. What secrets lurk in peony DNA?. Paeonia Nordica. www.peony.ca/e_html/articles/PeonyDNA.htm.
High resolution melting detects sequence polymorphism in rubus occidentalis L. monomorphic microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2012. High resolution melting detects sequence polymorphism in rubus occidentalis L. monomorphic microsatellite markers. Acta Horticulturae. 926:91-95.
Measuring genetic diversity and purity of cranberry clonal cultivars using microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Steffan, S.A., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Moreno, J., Zhu, H., Mccown, B., Zeldin, E., Harbut, R. 2011. Measuring genetic diversity and purity of cranberry clonal cultivars using microsatellite markers [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. Paper No. 5.
A universal fingerprinting set for red raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Chromosome numbers and flow cytometry of strawberry wild relatives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Postman, J.D., Bassil, N.V., Nathewet, P., Yanagi, T. 2012. Chromosome Numbers and Flow Cytometry of Strawberry Wild Relatives. Acta Horticulturae. 948:169-174.
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) genetic relationships determined using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Sugar, D., Mota, J., Williams, R. 2011. Quince (Cydonia oblonga) genetic relationships determined using microsatellite markers. Acta Horticulturae. 909:75-83.
Genetic diversity of diploid Japanese strawberry species based on microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njuguna, W., Hummer, K.E., Richards, C.M., Davis, T.M., Bassil, N.V. 2011. Genetic diversity of diploid Japanese strawberry species based on microsatellite markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. http://www.springerlink.com/content/c404m461448gp6r3. 58:1187-1198.
The genome of woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shulaev, V., Sargent, D., Crowhurst, R.N., Mockler, T., Veilleux, R., Folkerts , O., Delcher, A., Jaiswal, P., Lister , A., Mane, S., Burns, P., Mockaitis , K., Davis, T., Slovin, J.P., Bassil, N.V., Hellens, R., Evans, C., Jensen, R., Allen, A., Michael, T., Setubal , J.C., Celton, J., Rees, D., Williams, K., Holt, S., Dickerman, A., Ruiz-Rojas, J., Chatterjee, M., Liu, B., Silva, H., Meisel, L., Adavo, A., Filichkin, S., Velasco, R., Troggio, M., Viola, R., Borodovsky, M., Ashman, T., Aharoni, A., Bennetzen, J., Dharmawardhana, P., Elser , J., Raja, R., Priest , H., Bryant, Jr., D., Fox , S., Givan , S., Naithani, S., Christoffels, A., Salama, D., Carter, J., Girona, E., Zdepski, A., Wang, W., Kerstetter, R., Salzberg, S., Schwab, W., Korban, S., Davik, J., Monfort, A., Denoyes-Rothan, B., Arus, P., Mittler , R., Flinn, B., Folta, K. 2010. The genome of woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca). Nature Genetics. 43:109-116.
Standardized Phenotyping: A coordinated effort for Malus, Pyrus, Prunus and Fragaria - (Abstract Only)
Volk, G.M., Peace, C., Gasic, K., Bassil, N.V., Main, D. 2010. Standardized Phenotyping: A coordinated effort for Malus, Pyrus, Prunus and Fragaria. Meeting Abstract. 5th International Rosaceae Genomics Conference, November 14-17, 2010. South Africa. pp. O53.
Microsatellite markers: valuable in Vaccinium L. - (Proceedings)
Bassil, N.V. 2012. Microsatellite markers: valuable in Vaccinium L.. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:288-293. DOI:10.1080/15538362.2011.619438.
Developing tools for long-term breeding of blueberry germplasm for UK production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mccallum, S., Woodhead, M., Jorgensen, L., Gordon, S., Brennan, R., Graham, J., Hackett, C., Rowland, L.J., Hancock, J., Olmstead, J., Bassil, N.V. 2012. Developing tools for long-term breeding of blueberry germplasm for UK production. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:294-303.
Progress in blueberry research in New Zealand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buck, E., C., W., Hurst, R., Mcghie, T., Scalzo, J., Allan, A., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V. 2012. Progress in blueberry research in New Zealand. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:304-315.
Generating genomic tools for blueberry improvement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Bell, D.J., Alkharouf, N., Bassil, N.V., Drummond, F., Beers, L., Buck, E., Finn, C.E., Graham, J., Mccallum, S., Hancock, J., Olmstead, J., Main, D. 2012. Generating genomic tools for blueberry improvement. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:276-287.
Fragaria - ()
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V., Njuguna, W. 2011. Fragaria. In: Kole, C. editor. Wild Crop Relatives: Genomics and Breeding Resources, Temperate Fruits. Berlin Germany: Springer. 6:17-44.
Chilling requirement, cold hardiness and fruiting characteristics of a "Draper" X "Jewel" population planted at multiple sites - (Abstract Only)
Hancock, J., Finn, C.E., Wheeler, E., Graham, J., Mccallum, S., Olmstead, J., Bassil, N.V., Rowland, L.J. 2010. Chilling requirement, cold hardiness and fruiting characteristics of a "Draper" X "Jewel" population planted at multiple sites. Meeting Abstract. 2010: p.55.
Standardized phenotyping: advantages to horticulture, introduction to the workshop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Volk, G.M. 2010. Standardized Phenotyping: Advantages to Horticulture, Introduction to the Workshop. HortScience. 45(9):1306.
Microsatellite Markers for Raspberries and Blackberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flores, N.R., Reed, B.M., Graham, J., Fernandez-Fernandez, F., Bassil, N.V. 2010. Microsatellite Markers for Raspberries and Blackberries. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135(3):271-278.
Developing tools for long-term breeding of blueberry germplasm for UK production - (Abstract Only)
Mccallum, S., Jorgensen, L., Graham, J., Hackett, C., Hancock, R., Mackenzie, B., Hallett, P., Brennan, R., Gordon, S., Woodhead, M., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V., Buck, E., Hancock, J. 2010. Developing tools for long-term breeding of blueberry germplasm for UK production. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p.37.
Microsatellite markers for raspberry and blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flores, N., Reed, B.M., Graham, J., Bassil, N.V. Microsatellite Markers for Raspberries, Blackberries, and their Hybrids. 2010. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135(3):271-278.
Generating genomic tools for blueberry improvement -- an update of our progress - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Alkharouf, N., Bassil, N.V., Beers, L., Bell, D.J., Buck, E., Drummond, F.A., Finn, C.E., Graham, J., Hancock, J., Mccallum, S., Olmstead, J. 2010. Generating genomic tools for blueberry improvement -- an update of our progress. HortScience. 2010:45(8)S197.
Generating genomic tools for blueberry improvement - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Alkharouf, N., Bassil, N.V., Beers, L., Bell, D.J., Buck, E., Drummond, F.A., Finn, C.E., Graham, J., Handock, J., Mccallum, S., Olmstead, J. 2010. Generating genomic tools for blueberry improvement [abstract]. Meeting Abstract. p. 36.
Progress in blueberry research in New Zealand - (Abstract Only)
Buck, E., Scalzo, J., Hurst, R., Mcghie, T., Allan, A., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V., Hancock, J. 2010. Progress in blueberry research in New Zealand. Meeting Abstract. 2010:37.
Microsatellite Markers: Valuable in Vaccinium L. - (Abstract Only)
DNA Barcoding: Unsuccessful for Species Identification in Fragaria L. - (Abstract Only)
Detection of Sequence Polymorphism in Rubus Occidentalis L. Monomorphic Microsatellite Markers by High Resolution Melting - (Abstract Only)
A Coordinated Approach to Peach SNP Discovery in RosBREED - (Abstract Only)
QTL Mapping of Powdery Mildew Susceptibility in Hop (Humulus lupulus L) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henning, J.A., Townsend, M.S., Gent, D.H., Bassil, N.V., Matthews, P., Buck, E., Beaston, R. 2011. QTL Mapping of Powdery Mildew Susceptibility in Hop (Humulus lupulus L). Euphytica. 180:411-420.
Paternity testing and delivering trait-predictive genotypic data - ()
Bassil, N.V., Gilmore, B.S., Peace, C., Nyberg, A.M., Rosato, C. 2011. Paternity testing and delivering trait-predictive genotypic data. Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae. 2(1)5-6.
Proceedings of the second international symposium on molecular markers in horticulture Acta Horticulturae - ()
Bassil, N.V., Martin, R.C. 2010. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Molecular Markers in Horticulture Acta Horticulturae. Acta Horticulturae. 49(4):53-54.
Transferability of Rubus Microsatellite Markers to Black Raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Finn, C.E. 2010. Transferability of Rubus Microsatellite Markers to Black Raspberry. Acta Horticulturae. 859:103-109.
RosBREED: Enabling Marker-Assisted Breeding In Rosaceae - ()
Iezonni, A., Peace, C., Main, D., Bassil, N.V., Luby, J., Yue, C., Van De Weg, E., Weebadde, C., Fazio, G., Bink, M., Brown, S., Byrne, D., Clark, J., Crisosto, C., Davis, T., Evans, K., Finn, C.E., Gallardo, K., Gasic, K., Gradziel, T., Hancock, J., Jussaume, R., Mccracken, V., Oraguzie, N., Reighard, G., Stone, A., Taylor, M., Wang, D., Xu, K. 2010. RosBREED: Enabling Marker-Assisted Breeding In Rosaceae. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
Genetic Stability of Cryopreserved Shoot Tips of Rubus Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reed, B.M., Castillo, N., Wada, S., Bassil, N.V. 2010. Genetic Stability of Cryopreserved Shoot Tips of Rubus Germplasm. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. 46:246-256.
Microsatellite-Based Fingerprinting of Western Blackberries from Plants, IQF Berries and Puree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Muminova, M., Njuguna, W. 2010. Microsatellite-Based Fingerprinting of Western Blackberries from Plants, IQF Berries and Puree. Acta Horticulturae. 859:73-80.
Whole Chloroplast Genome Sequencing in Fragaria Using Deep Sequencing: A Comparison of Three Methods - (Abstract Only)
Generating Genomic Tools for Blueberry Improvement - A Progress Update - (Abstract Only)
Microsatellite Markers Distinguish Hawaiian Ohelo from Other Vaccinium L. Section Myrtillus Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Bunch Jr, T.R., Nyberg, A.M., Zee, F.T., Hummer, K.E. 2010. Microsatellite Markers Distinguish Hawaiian Ohelo from Other Vaccinium L. Section Myrtillus Species. Acta Horticulturae. 859:81-88.
RosBREED: Enabling Marker-Assisted Breeding in Rosaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Iezzoni, A., Weebadde, C., Luby, J., Yue, C., Weg, E., Fazio, G., Bassil, N.V., Main, D., Peace, C., Mcferson, J. 2010. RosBREED: Enabling Marker-Assisted Breeding in Rosaceae. Acta Horticulturae. 859:389-394.
Multiplexed Fragaria Chloroplast Genome Sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Njuguna, W., Liston, A., Cronn, R., Bassil, N.V. 2010. Multiplexed Fragaria Chloroplast Genome Sequencing. Acta Horticulturae. 859:315-320.
Identification of European and Asian Pears Using EST-SSRs From Pyrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2009. Identification of European and Asian Pears Using EST-SSRs From Pyrus. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 57:357-370..
DNA Barcoding in Fragaria L. (Strawberry) Species - (Abstract Only)
Njuguna, W., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2009. DNA Barcoding in Fragaria L. (Strawberry) Species [Abstract]. HortScience. 44(4):1090.
Transitory polymorphisms are observed in cryopreserved Rubus shoot tips using AFLP markers - (Abstract Only)
Reed, B.M., Castillo, N.R., Wada, S., Bassil, N.V. 2009. Transitory polymorphisms are observed in cryopreserved Rubus shoot tips using AFLP markers. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. 45:84.
SSR Fingerprinting Panel Verifies Identities of Clones in Backup Hazelnut Collection of USDA Genebank - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Sezer, A., Botu, M. 2009. SSR Fingerprinting Panel Verifies Identities of Clones in Backup Hazelnut Collection of USDA Genebank. Acta Horticulturae. 845:95-102.
Minimal Microsatellite Marker Panel for Fingerprinting Blueberry Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hinrichsen, P., M. Herminia, C., Ravest, G., Rojas, G., Mendez, M., Bassil, N.V., Munoz, C. 2009. Minimal Microsatellite Marker Panel for Fingerprinting Blueberry Cultivars. Acta Horticulturae. Acta Horticulturae. 810:173-180.
Blueberry - ()
Rowland, L.J., Hancock, J.F., Bassil, N.V. 2011. Blueberry. In: Folta, K.M., Kole, C., editors. Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding in Fruit and Vegetable Crops - Berries. Enfield, NH: Science Publishers. p. 1-40.
Blueberry Microsatellite Markers Identify Cranberry Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Oda, A.K., Hummer, K.E. 2009. Blueberry Microsatellite Markers Identify Cranberry Cultivars. Acta Horticulturae. 810:181-186.
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.
Nomenclature and Genetic Relationships of Apples and Pears from Terceira Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Postman, J.D., Fazio, G., Baldo, A.M., Armas, I., Williams, R. 2008. Nomenclature and Genetic Relationships of Apples and Pears from Terceira Island. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution (2009). 56:339-352.
Highly Informative Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers for Fingerprinting Hazelnut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SSR Fingerprinting Panel Verifies Identities of Clones in Backup Hazelnut Collection of USDA Genebank - (Abstract Only)
Impact of Wide Hybridization in Southern Highbush Blueberry Breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brevis, P.A., Bassil, N.V., Ballington, J., Hancock, J. 2008. Impact of Wide Hybridization in Southern Highbush Blueberry Breeding. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 133(3):427-437.
Unexpected Polyploidy in Wild Asian Strawberries - (Abstract Only)
Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2008. Unexpected Polyploidy in Wild Asian Strawberries [abstract]. HortScience. 43(4):1187.
Blueberry Microsatellite Markers Identify Cranberries - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E. 2009. Blueberry Microsatellite Markers Identify Cranberries. [Abstract] International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting. Acta Horticulturae. 810:181-187.
Genetic Fingerprints for Individually Quick Frozen 'Marion' Whole Berries and Puree - (Abstract Only)
Genetic Diversity of Japanese Strawberry Species Based on Microsatellite Markers - (Abstract Only)
Njuguna, W., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Richards, C.M., Davis, T. 2009. Genetic Diversity of Japanese Strawberry Species Based on Microsatellite Markers. Acta Horticulturae. 842:581-584.
Genic SSRs for European and North American Hop (Humulua lupulus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Gilmore, B.S., Oliphant, J.M., Hummer, K.E., Henning, J.A. 2007. Genic SSRs for European and North American Hop (Humulua lupulus L.). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. Available: www.springerlink.com/content/d000k04454n55v2p/fulltext.pdf
Genetic Relationships within Heritage Apple and Pear Cultivars in the Azores - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Postman, J.D., Fazio, G., Armas, I., Williams, R. 2007. Genetic Relationships within Heritage Apple and Pear Cultivars in the Azores. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
Cross Species Amplification of Microsatellite Markers in Fragaria - (Proceedings)
Njuguna, W., Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Slovin, J.P. 2008. Cross Species Amplification of Microsatellite Markers in Fragaria. North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings 2007. p. 122-123.
Molecular Fingerprints Identify Historic Pear Trees in Two U.S. National Parks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Dolan, S., Lawliss, L., Oda, A. 2008. Molecular Fingerprints Identify Historic Pear Trees in Two U.S. National Parks. Acta Horticulturae. 800:417-422.
Fingerprinting and Genetic Stability of Rubus Using Molecular Markers - (Abstract Only)
Castillo, N.F., Reed, B.M., Bassil, N.V. 2007. Fingerprinting and Genetic Stability of Rubus Using Molecular Markers. HortScience. 42(4):914.
Genetic Diversity of Fragaria iinumae and F. nipponica Based on Microsatellite Markers - (Abstract Only)
Njuguna, W., Bassil, N.V., Davis, T. 2007. Genetic Diversity of Fragaria iinumae and F. nipponica Based on Microsatellite Markers. HortScience. 42(4):915.
Microsatellite Markers Identify Raspberries and Blackberries - (Abstract Only)
Castillo, N., Bassil, N.V., Reed, B.M. 2007. Microsatellite Markers Identify Raspberries and Blackberries. Plant and Animal Genome. p. 134.
Molecular Fingerprints Identify Historic Pear Trees in US National Parks - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Dolan, S., Lawliss, L. Molecular Fingerprints Identify Historic Pear Trees in US National Parks. Pear International Symposium. p. 41.
GENETIC DIVERSITY IN THE HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY EVALUATED WITH MICROSATELLITE MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boches, P., Bassil, N.V., Rowland, L.J. 2006. Genetic diversity in the highbush blueberry evaluated with microsatellite markers. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 131(5):674-686.
MICROSATELLITES ARE USED TO EXAMINE APPLE AND PEAR IDENTITIES AND GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Hummer, K.E., Postman, J.D. 2006. Microsatellites are used to examine apple and pear identities and genetic relationships [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):993.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF WILD PYRUS COMMUNIS L. - (Abstract Only)
Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Henk, A.D., Reilley, A., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2006. Genetic diversity of wild pyrus communis l. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. July 26-29, 2006, New Orleans, Louisiana. 41: 1035. Meeting Abstract.
EST-SSR MARKERS FROM FRAGARIA VESCA L. CV. YELLOW WONDER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Njuguna, W., Slovin, J.P. 2006. Est-ssr markers from fragaria vesca l. cv. yellow wonder. Molecular Ecology Notes. 6: 906-809
AN ENHANCED MICROSATELLITE MAP OF DIPLOID FRAGARIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sargent, D.J., Clarke, J., Simpson, D.W., Arus, P., Monfort, A., Vilanova, S., Denoyes-Rothan, B., Folta, K.M., Bassil, N.V., Battey, N.H. 2006. An enhanced microsatellite map of diploid fragaria. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 112:1349-1359.
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS EVALUATE GENETIC DIVERSITY IN BLUEBERRY AND GENERATE UNIQUE FINGERPRINTS - (Abstract Only)
Boches, P., Rowland, L.J., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2006. Genetic diversity and uniqueness in vaccinium corymbosum and hybrid genotypes [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. 133.
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.
DIVERSITY OF WILD PYRUS COMMUNIS BASED ON MICROSATELLITE ANALYSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Volk, G.M., Richards, C.M., Henk, A.D., Reilley, A., Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2006. Diversity of wild pyrus communis based on microsatellite analyses. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Vol. 131:408-417.
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS IN BLUEBERRY AND THEIR TRANSFERABILITY TO CRANBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Boches, P., Hummer, K.E. 2005. Microsatellite markers in blueberry and their transferability to cranberry [abstract]. North American Cranberry Research and Extension Workers Annual Meeting. p. 30.
A GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR HAZELNUT (CORYLUS AVELLANA L.) BASED ON RAPD AND SSR MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mehlenbacher, S., Brown, R., Nouhra, E., Gokirmak, T., Bassil, N.V., Kubisiak, T. 2006. A genetic linkage map for hazelnut (corylus avellana l.) based on rapd and ssr markers. Genome. 49:122-133.
EXPRESSION OF THE NRT1 GENE IN CORNUS AND RHODODENDRON - (Abstract Only)
Sandrock, D., Azarenko, A., Martin, R.C., Bassil, N.V. 2005. Expression of the NRT1 gene in Cornus and Rhododendron. Abstract. HortScience. 40(4):271. p.1020.
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS DEVELOPED FROM 'BLUECROP' REVEAL POLYMORPHISMS IN THE GENUS VACCINIUM AND ARE SUITABLE FOR CULTIVAR FINGERPRINTING - (Abstract Only)
Boches, P., Rowland, L.J., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2005. Microsatellite markers developed from 'bluecrop' reveal polymorphisms in the genus vaccinium and are suitable for cultivar fingerprinting [abstract]. Hortscience. 40(4):1122.
Transferability of Rubus Microsatellite Markers for use in Black Raspberry - (Abstract Only)
CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF MICROSATELLITE LOCI IN EUROPEAN HAZELNUT (CORYLUS AVELLANA L.) AND THEIR TRANSFERABILITY TO OTHER CORYLUS SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boccacci, P., Akkak, A., Bassil, N.V., Mehlenbacher, S.A., Botta, R. 2005. Characterization and evaluation of microsatellite loci in european hazelnut (corylus avellana l.) and their transferability to other corylus species. Molecular Ecology Notes. 5(2005):934-937.
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FOR VACCINIUM FROM EST AND GENOMIC LIBRARIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boches, P., Rowland, L.J., Bassil, N.V. 2005. Microsatellite markers for vaccinium from est and genomic libraries. Molecular Ecology Notes. 5:657-660.
ADDITIONAL MICROSATELLITE MARKERS OF THE EUROPEAN HAZELNUT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Botta, R., Mehlenbacher, S.A. 2005. Additional microsatellite markers of the european hazelnut. Acta Horticulturae. 686:105-110.
IDENTIFICATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG EUROPEAN HAZELNUT (CORYLUS AVELLANA) CULTIVARS WITH SSR MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gokirmak, T., Mehlenbacher, S., Bassil, N.V. 2005. Identification of genetic diversity among european hazelnut (corylus avellana) cultivars with ssr markers. Acta Horticulturae. 686:141-147.
A LINKAGE MAP FOR HAZELNUT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mehlenbacher, S., Brown, R.N., Nouhra, E.R., Bassil, N.V. 2005. A linkage map for hazelnut. Acta Horticulturae. 686:135-140.
EST-SSR'S UTILITY IN MANAGING THE PEAR COLLECTION AT THE NATIONAL CLONAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORY - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Postman, J.D. 2005. Est-ssr's utility in managing the pear collection at the national clonal germplasm repository [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts. p. 111.
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS IN HAZELNUT: ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND CROSS-SPECIES AMPLIFICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Botta, R., Mehlenbacher, S. 2005. Microsatellite markers in hazelnut: isolation, characterization and cross-species amplification. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(4):543-549.
GENBANK-DERIVED MICROSATELLITE MARKERS IN HOPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Gilmore, B.S., Oliphant, J.M., Henning, J.A., Hummer, K.E. 2005. Genbank-derived microsatellite markers in hops. Acta Horticulturae. 668:47-52.
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.
INVESTIGATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG EUROPEAN HAZELNUT (CORYLUS AVELLANA L.) CULTIVARS USING SSR MARKERS - (Abstract Only)
Gokirmak, T., Mehlenbacher, S.A., Bassil, N.V. 2004. Investigation of genetic diversity among european hazelnut (corylus avellana l.) cultivars using ssr markers [abstract]. International Congress on Hazelnut Proceedings, June 14-18, 2004, Tarragona, Spain. pg. 22.
A LINKAGE MAP FOR HAZELNUT - (Abstract Only)
Mehlenbacher, S.A., Brown, R.N., Nouhra, E.R., Bassil, N.V. 2004. A linkage map for hazelnut [abstract]. International Congress on Hazelnut Proceedings, June 14-18, 2004, Tarragona, Spain. pg. 45.
DINUCLEOTIDE MICROSATELLITES OF THE EUROPEAN HAZELNUT - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Botta, R., Mehlenbacher, S.A. 2004. Dinucleotide microsatellites of the european hazelnut [abstract]. International Congress on Hazelnut Proceedings, June 14-18, 2004, Tarragona, Spain. pg. 20.
CROSS-SPECIES AMPLIFICATION OF SSR LOCI IN VACCINIUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boches, P., Rowland, L.J., Hummer, K.E., Bassil, N.V. 2006. Cross-species amplification of ssr loci in vaccinium. Acta Horticulturae. 715:119-128.
PYRUS MICROSATELLITE MARKERS DEVELOPED FROM GENBANK SEQUENCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bassil, N.V., Neou, C., Postman, J.D. 2005. Pyrus microsatellite markers developed from genbank sequences. Acta Horticulturae. 671:289-292.
DEVELOPMENT OF PYRUS MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FROM GENBANK SEQUENCES - (Abstract Only)
Bassil, N.V., Neou, C., Postman, J.D. 2005. Development of pyrus microsatellite markers from genbank sequences [abstract]. Pear International Symposium. pg. 42.
RAPD MARKERS LINKED TO EASTERN FILBERT BLIGHT RESISTANCE IN CORYLUS AVELLANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MEHLENBACHER, S.A., BROWN, R.N., DAVIS, J.W., CHEN, H., BASSIL, N.V., SMITH, D.C. 2003. RAPD MARKERS LINKED TO EASTERN FILBERT BLIGHT RESISTANCE IN CORYLUS AVELLANA. 108:651-656
MICROSATELLITE MARKERS OF THE EUROPEAN HAZELNUT - (Abstract Only)
BASSIL, N.V., BOTTA, R., MEHLENBACHER, S.A. MICROSATELLITE MARKERS OF THE EUROPEAN HAZELNUT. HORTSCIENCE. 2003. v. 38(5):Abstract p.740-741.
CHARACTERIZATION OF IRANIAN GRAPEVINE CULTIVARS USING MICROSATELLITE MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FATAHI, R., EBADI, A., MEHLENBACHER, S.A., BASSIL, N.V. CHARACTERIZATION OF IRANIAN GRAPEVINE CULTIVARS USING MICROSATELLITE MARKERS. VITIS. 2003. v. 42 No.4. p.185-192
CHARACTERIZATION OF EST-DERIVED MICROSATELLITE MARKERS IN BLUEBERRY. - (Abstract Only)
BOCHES, P., ROWLAND, L.J., BASSIL, N.V. CHARACTERIZATION OF EST-DERIVED MICROSATELLITE MARKERS IN BLUEBERRY. HORTSCIENCE. 2003. v.38(5): Abstract p. 737-738.