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Lisa J Rowland
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
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. https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2023.1339310.
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.
Asymmetric reciprocal crossing behavior of an andean blueberry (V. Meridionale) × lingonberry (V. Vitis-idaea) Hybrid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Luteyn, J.L. 2022. Asymmetric reciprocal crossing behavior of an andean blueberry (V. Meridionale) × lingonberry (V. Vitis-idaea) Hybrid. Plants. 11(22):3152. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11223152.
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.
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.
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.
Relationships among blueberry species within the section cyanococcus of the vaccinium genus based on est-pcr markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Ballington, J.R. 2021. Relationships among blueberry species within the section cyanococcus of the vaccinium genus based on est-pcr markers. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2021-0221.
Fertile intersectional hybrids of 4x andean blueberry (Vaccinium meridionale) and 2x lingonberry (V. vitis-idaea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Polashock, J.J., Rowland, L.J. 2022. Fertile intersectional hybrids of 4x andean blueberry (Vaccinium meridionale) and 2x lingonberry (V. vitis-idaea). HortScience. 57:525-531. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16285-21.
High-density linkage map construction and QTL identification in a diploid blueberry mapping population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, X., Ogden, E.L., Boston, H., Sargent, D.J., Ward, J., Gilbert, J., Orizzo, M., Rowland, L.J. 2021. High-density linkage map construction and QTL identification in a diploid blueberry mapping population. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.692628.
Characterization and analysis of anthocyanin-related genes in wild-type blueberry and the pink-fruited mutant cultivar 'Pink Lemonade': New insights into anthocyanin biosynthesis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J.V., Jones, R.W., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J. 2020. Characterization and analysis of anthocyanin-related genes in wild-type blueberry and the pink-fruited mutant cultivar 'Pink Lemonade': New insights into anthocyanin biosynthesis. Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10091296.
The ecology of autogamy in wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton): Does the early clone get the bee? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Drummond, F.A., Rowland, L.J. 2020. The ecology of autogamy in wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton): Does the early clone get the bee?. Agronomy. 10(8):1153. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10081153.
Phenotypic evaluation of a hybrid diploid blueberry population for plant development and fruit quality traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Vinyard, B.T. 2020. Phenotypic evaluation of a hybrid diploid blueberry population for plant development and fruit quality traits. Agronomy. 10(8), 1067. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10081067.
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.
Transcriptome analysis identifies genes associated with the waxy coating on blueberry fruit in two northern-adapted rabbiteye hybrid breeding populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, X., Ogden, E.L., Die, J.V., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Polashock, J.J., Darwish, O., Alkharouf, N., Rowland, L.J. 2019. Transcriptome analysis identifies genes associated with the waxy coating on blueberry fruit in two northern-adapted rabbiteye hybrid breeding populations. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-2073-7.
Pollen-mediated gene flow in managed fields of lowbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Bell, D.J., Drummond, F.A. 2020. Pollen-mediated gene flow in managed fields of lowbush blueberry. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2019-0109.
Evidence of epistatic suppression of repeat fruiting in cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Castro, P.R., Hancock, J.F., Weebadde, C.K., Die, J.V., Rowland, L.J. 2019. Evidence of epistatic suppression of repeat fruiting in cultivated strawberry. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-1984-7.
Dataset of de novo assembly and functional annotation of the transcriptome of blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) - ()
Dataset of de novo assembly and functional annotation of the transcriptome of blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, X., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J. 2019. Dataset of de novo assembly and functional annotation of the transcriptome of blueberry (Vaccinium spp.). Data in Brief. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.104390.
Genetic diversity of lowbush blueberry throughout the United States in managed and non-managed populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beers, L., Rowland, L.J., Drummond, F.A. 2019. Genetic diversity of lowbush blueberry throughout the United States in managed and non-managed populations . Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture9060113.
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.
Genome-scale examination of NBS-encoding genes in blueberry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J., Roman, B., Qi, X., Rowland, L.J. 2018. Genome-scale examination of NBS-encoding genes in blueberry. Scientific Reports. 8:3429.
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.
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.
High levels of heterozygosity found for 15 SSR loci in Solanum chacoense Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haynes, K.G., Zaki, H.E., Christensen, C., Ogden, E.L., Rowland, L.J., Kramer, M.H., Zotarelli, L. 2017. High levels of heterozygosity found for 15 SSR loci in Solanum chacoense. American Journal of Potato Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12230-017-9602-4.
Proteome dynamics of cold-acclimating Rhododendron species contrasting in their freezing tolerance and thermonasty response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J.V., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2017. Proteome dynamics of cold-acclimating Rhododendron species contrasting in their freezing tolerance and thermonasty response. PLoS One. 12(5): e0177389.
An Economical DNA Test for Genetic Identity Confirmation in Blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Selection of internal reference genes for normalization of reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis in the rumen epithelium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J.V., Baldwin, R.L., Rowland, L.J., Li, R.W., Oh, S., Li, C., Connor, E.E., Ranilla, M. 2017. Selection of internal reference genes for normalization of reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis in the rumen epithelium. PLoS One. 12(2):e0172674.
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.
Design and sampling plan optimization for RT-qPCR experiments in plants: a case study in blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J.V., Flores, F., Rowland, L.J. 2016. Design and sampling plan optimization for RT-qPCR experiments in plants: a case study in blueberry. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7:271.
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.
Global patterns of protein abundance during the development of cold hardiness in blueberry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J.V., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2016. Global patterns of protein abundance during the development of cold hardiness in blueberry. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 124:11-21.
LT25, LT50, and LT75 determinations for a diverse selection of vaccinium genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Vinyard, B.T. 2015. LT25, LT50, and LT75 determinations for a diverse selection of vaccinium genotypes. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 95(3):491-494.
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.
Utilizing V. constablaei and V. ashei in germplasm and cultivar development - (Proceedings)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J. 2015. Utilizing V. constablaei and V. ashei in germplasm and cultivar development. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. DOI: 10.7282/T35140W5.
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.
Elucidating cold acclimation pathway in blueberry by transcriptome profiling Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die-Ramon, J., Rowland, L.J. 2014. Elucidating cold acclimation pathway in blueberry by transcriptome profiling. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 106:87-98.
BBGD454: A database for transcriptome analysis of blueberry using 454 sequences Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Darwish, O., Rowland, L.J., Alkharouf, N.W. 2013. BBGD454: A database for transcriptome analysis of blueberry using 454 sequences. Bioinformation. 9(17):883-886.
Superior cross-species reference genes: a blueberry case study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Die, J.V., Rowland, L.J. 2013. Superior cross-species reference genes: a blueberry case study. PLoS One. 8:9 e73354.
Genomics of cold hardiness in woody plants - ()
Wisniewski, M.E., Nassuth, A., Teulieres, C., Marque, C., Rowland, L.J., Cao, P., Brown, A. 2014. Genomics of cold hardiness in woody plants. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 33:92-124.
Advent of genomics in blueberry - ()
Die, J.V., Rowland, L.J. 2013. Advent of genomics in blueberry. Molecular Breeding. 32:493-504.
Variation among highbush blueberry cultivars for frost tolerance of open flowers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Takeda, F., Glenn, D.M., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Vinyard, B.T. 2013. Variation among highbush blueberry cultivars for frost tolerance of open flowers. HortScience. 48(6):692-695.
Molecular markers associated with cold-hardiness in Camellia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joung, Y., Rowland, L.J., Kim, J., Roh, M.S. 2013. Molecular markers associated with cold-hardiness in Camellia. Acta Horticulturae. 1000:415-422.
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.
Fine-scale spatial genetic structure associated with Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton (Ericaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Drummond, F.A. 2012. Fine-scale spatial genetic structure associated with Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton (Ericaceae). International Journal of Modern Botany. 2(4):72-82.
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.
Overexpression of a blueberry-derived CBF enhances cold tolerance in a southern highbush blueberry cultivar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walworth, A.E., Rowland, L.J., Polashock, J.J., Hancock, J.F., Song, G. 2012. Overexpression of a blueberry-derived CBF enhances cold tolerance in a southern highbush blueberry cultivar. Molecular Breeding. 30:1313-1323.
Cold-hardiness, acclimation, and deacclimation among diverse blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Cold-hardiness, acclimation, and deacclimation among diverse blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) genotypes. HortScience. 137:31-37.
Evidence of functional gender polymorphisms in a population of the hermaphroditic lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, D.J., Drummond, F.A., Rowland, L.J. 2012. Evidence of functional gender polymorphisms in a population of the hermaphroditic lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium). Botany. 90:393-399.
Development and Use of Genomic Tools in Analyzing Spatial Genetic Structure of Lowbush Blueberry Populations - (Abstract Only)
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.
Does pollen "neighborhood" affect yield in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.)? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Drummond, F.A. 2012. Does pollen "neighborhood" affect yield in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.)? International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:65-74.
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.
Research on winter-hardiness: deacclimation resistance, reacclimation ability, photoprotection strategies, and a cold acclimation protocol design - ()
Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2011. Research on winter-hardiness: deacclimation resistance, reacclimation ability, photoprotection strategies, and a cold acclimation protocol design. HortScience. 46:1070-1078.
Evolutionary relationships in Vaccinium section Cyanococcus - (Abstract Only)
Durchholz, E., Williams, M., Polashock, J.J., Rowland, L.J., Powell, A. 2010. Evolutionary relationships in Vaccinium section Cyanococcus. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p56.
EST-PCR markers developed for Highbush Blueberry are also useful for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2010. EST-PCR markers developed for Highbush Blueberry are also useful for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in Rabbiteye Blueberry. Scientia Horticulturae. 125:779-784.
Adventitious shoot regeneration from leaf explants of southern highbush blueberry cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, C., Callow, P., Rowland, L.J., Hancock, J.F., Song, G. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration from leaf explants of southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 103:137-144.
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.
Yield variation among clones of lowbush blueberry as a function of kinship and self-compatibility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, D.J., Stommel, J.R., Rowland, L.J., Drummond, F. 2010. Yield variation among clones of lowbush blueberry as a function of kinship and self-compatibility. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135:259-270.
Est-PCR markers developed from highbush blueberry sequences are useful for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in rabbiteye blueberry - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2010. Est-PCR markers developed from highbush blueberry sequences are useful for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in rabbiteye blueberry. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p.56.
Transcriptome analysis of blueberry using 454 EST sequencing - (Abstract Only)
Alkharouf, N., Darwish, O., Rowland, L.J. 2010. Transcriptome analysis of blueberry using 454 EST sequencing. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p.46.
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.
Preliminary analysis of genetic diversity in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) across its native range - (Abstract Only)
Beers, L., Drummond, F.A., Rowland, L.J. 2010. Preliminary analysis of genetic diversity in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) across its native range. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p.55.
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.
Does pollen "neighborhood" affect yield in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.)? - (Abstract Only)
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Drummond, F.A. 2010. Does pollen "neighborhood" affect yield in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.)?. Meeting Abstract. 2010:p.38.
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.
Yield variation among clones of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) as a function of kinship, self-compatibility, and combining ability - (Abstract Only)
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Stommel, J.R., Zhang, D., Drummond, F.A. 2010. Yield variation among clones of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) as a function of kinship, self-compatibility, and combining ability. BARC Poster Day.
Functional identification of a blueberry CBF/DREB-like element associated with cold acclimation and freezing tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Polashock, J.J., Arora, R., Peng, Y., Dhananjay, N., Rowland, L.J. 2010. Functional identification of a blueberry CBF/DREB-like element associated with cold acclimation and freezing tolerance. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 135(1)40-48.
Construction of a blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) draft genomic sequence using multiple platforms - (Abstract Only)
Brown, A., Colman, S., Lommel, S., Rowland, L.J., Diener, S., Burke, M. 2010. Construction of a blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) draft genomic sequence using multiple platforms. Meeting Abstract.
Generating Genomic Tools for Blueberry Improvement - A Progress Update - (Abstract Only)
Recent Advances in the Biology and Genetics of Lowbush Blueberry - ()
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Smagula, J.M., Drummond, F.A. 2009. Recent Advances in the Biology and Genetics of Lowbush Blueberry. Experiment Station Bulletins. MAFES Technical Bulletin 203:1-28
The spatial genetic structure of lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium Ait., in four fields in Maine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Zhang, D., Drummond, F.A. 2009. The spatial genetic structure of lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium Ait., in four fields in Maine. Botany. 87:932-946
A Transgenic approach to understanding cold tolerance in blueberry cultivars - (Proceedings)
Polashock, J.J., Rowland, L.J. 2009. A Transgenic approach to understanding cold tolerance in blueberry cultivars. Proceedings of the 2009 Atlantic Coast Agricultural Convention. Page 95.
Cold hardiness of southern-adapted blueberry genotypes and the potential for their use in northern adapted blueberry breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Vinyard, B.T. 2009. Cold hardiness of southern-adapted blueberry genotypes and the potential for their use in northern adapted blueberry breeding. Plant Breeding. 128:393-396.
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.
Estimates of Spatial Genetic Structure within and among Clones of Wild Lowbush Blueberry in Maine using EST-PCR Molecular Markers - (Abstract Only)
Bell, D.J., Drummond, F.A., Rowland, L.J. 2008. Estimates of Spatial Genetic Structure within and among Clones of Wild Lowbush Blueberry in Maine using EST-PCR Molecular Markers. Meeting Abstract.
Suitability of EST-PCR markers developed in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in lowbush blueberry (V. angustifolium Ait.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, D.J., Rowland, L.J., Polashock, J.J., Drummond, F.A. 2008. Suitability of EST-PCR markers developed in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) for genetic fingerprinting and relationship studies in lowbush blueberry (V. angustifolium Ait.). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 133:701-707.
A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Saski, C.A., Cuthbertson, B.J., Henry, D.C., Staton, M.E., Main, D.S., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Tompkins, J.P. 2008. A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology.8:69-76.
A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Saski, C.A., Cuthbertson, B.J., Henry, D.C., Staton, M.E., Main, D.S., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Tomkins, J.P. 2008. A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers. Plant Science. 8:69-76.
Understanding Cold Tolerance in Blueberry Using EST Libraries, cDNA Microarrays, and Subtractive Hybridization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Dhanaraj, A.L., Naik, D., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B.F., Arora, R. 2008. Understanding Cold Tolerance in Blueberry Using EST Libraries, cDNA Microarrays, and Subtractive Hybridization. HortScience. 43:1975-1981.
Cold Tolerance of Blueberry Genotypes throughout the Dormant Period from Acclimation to Deacclimation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Arora, R. 2008. Cold Tolerance of Blueberry Genotypes throughout the Dormant Period from Acclimation to Deacclimation. HortScience. 43:1970-1974.
USE OF EST-PCR MARKERS TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: DOES GENETIC RELATIONSHIP MATTER IN CROSSES BETWEEN LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY CLONES? - (Abstract Only)
Bell, D.J., Drummond, F.A., Rowland, L.J. 2007. Use of est-pcr markers to answer the question: does genetic relationship matter in crosses between lowbush blueberry clones?. Meeting Abstract.
Identification of cold-responsive genes in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) using a hybridization approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naik, D., Dhanaraj, A.L., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2007. Identification of cold-responsive genes in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) using a hybridization approach. Plant Science. 173: 213-222
Understanding Cold Tolerance in Blueberry Using EST Libraries and cDNA Microarrays and Subtractive Hybridization - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Dhanaraj, A.L., Naik, D., Alkharouf, N., Matthews, B.F., Arora, R. 2007. Understanding Cold Tolerance in Blueberry Using EST Libraries and cDNA Microarrays and Subtractive Hybridization. HortScience, v. 42, p. 822
Cold Tolerance of Blueberry Genotypes throughout the Dormant Period from Acclimation to Deacclimation - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K. 2007. Cold Tolerance of Blueberry Genotypes throughout the Dormant Period from Acclimation to Deacclimation. HortScience, v. 42, p. 823
Cold Hardiness of Vaccinium ashei, V. constablaei and Hybrid Flower Buds and the Potential for Producing Northern-Adapted Rabbiteye Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Vinyard, B.T. 2007. Cold Hardiness of Vaccinium ashei, V. constablaei and Hybrid Flower Buds and the Potential for Producing Northern-Adapted Rabbiteye Cultivars. HortScience. 42:1131-1134.
Development of a genetic linkage map for tetraploid highbush blueberry using SSR and EST-PCR markers - (Abstract Only)
Brevis, P., Hancock, J., Rowland, L.J. 2007. Development of a genetic linkage map for tetraploid highbush blueberry using SSR and EST-PCR markers. HortScience, v. 42, p. 963
BBGD: AN ONLINE DATABASE FOR BLUEBERRY GENOMIC DATA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alkharouf, N.W., Dhanaraj, A.L., Naik, D., Overall, C., Matthews, B.F., Rowland, L.J. 2007. Bbgd: an online database for blueberry genomic data.. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 7:05.
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY UNDER FIELD AND COLD ROOM CONDITIONS USING CDNA MICROARRAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Alfharouf, N.W., Beard, H.S., Chouikha, I.B., Matthews, B.F., Wei, H., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2006. Gene expression profiles during cold acclimation in blueberry under field and cold room conditions using cdna microarrays. Planta. DOI10.1007/s00425-006-0382-1. 225:735-751.
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.
GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY USING CDNA MICROARRAYS. - (Proceedings)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Alkharouf, N., Beard, H.S., Chouikha, I.B., Matthews, B.F., Wei, H., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J. 2006. Gene expression profiles during cold acclimation in blueberry using cdna microarrays.. Proceedings from "Functional Genomics of Model Organisms to Crop Plants for Global Health". April 3-5, 2006, Washington, D.C. p.39.
PROGRESS IN SELECTION FOR COLD-HARDINESS, ADAPTION, AND QUALITY IN VACCINIUM ASHEI AND VACCINIUM ASHEI/V. CONSTABLAEI DERIVATIVES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR NORTHERN-ADAPTED RABBITEYE CULTIVARS - (Abstract Only)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J. 2006. Progress in selection for cold-hardiness, adaption, and quality in vaccinium ashei and vaccinium ashei/v. constablaei derivatives and the potential for northern-adapted rabbiteye cultivars. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 41:936
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.
EVALUATON OF MID-WINTER COLD HARDINESS AMONG 25 RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM ASHEI READE) CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Ogden, E.L., Rowland, L.J., Vinyard, B.T. 2006. Evaluaton of mid-winter cold hardiness among 25 rabbiteye blueberry (vaccinium ashei reade) cultivars. HortScience. 41:579-581.
IDENTIFICATION OF COLD-RESPONSIVE GENES IN BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM L.) USING A SUBTRACTIVE HYBRIDIZATION APPROACH - (Abstract Only)
Dhananjay, N., Dhanaraj, A., Rowland, L.J. 2005. Identification of cold-responsive genes in blueberry (vaccinium corymbosum l.) using a subtractive hybridization approach. Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. Page 36.
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.
IDENTIFICATION OF COLD ACCLIMATION RESPONSIVE RHODENDRON GENES FOR LIPID METABOLISM, MEMBRANE TRANSPORT, AND LIGNIN BIOSYNTHESIS: IMPORTANCE OF MODERATELY ABUNDANT ESTS IN GENOMIC STUDIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, H., Dhanaraj, A., Arora, R., Rowland, L.J., Fu, Y., Sun, L. 2006. Identification of cold acclimation responsive rhodendron genes for lipid metabolism, membrane transport, and lignin biosynthesis: importance of moderately abundant ests in genomic studies. Plant Cell and Environment. 29:558-570.
MONITORING GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY UNDER FIELD AND COLD ROOM CONDITIONS USING CDNA MICROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A., Alkharouf, N., Beard, H.S., Ben Chouikha, I., Matthews, B.F., Rowland, L.J. 2005. Monitoring gene expression profiles during cold acclimation in blueberry under field and cold room conditions using cdna microarrays. In Vitro Biology. 41:38-A.
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.
COLD HARDINESS, DEACCLIMATION KINETICS, AND BUD DEVELOPMENT AMONG 12 DIVERSE BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM SPP.) GENOTYPES UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Vinyard, B. 2005. Cold hardiness, deacclimation kinetics, and bud development among 12 diverse blueberry (vaccinium spp.) genotypes under field conditions. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science. 130:508-514.
ISOLATION OF A CDNA CLONE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF EXPRESSION OF THE HIGHLY ABUNDANT, COLD ACCLIMATION-ASSOCIATED 14 DA DEHYDRIN OF BLUEBERRY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Slovin, J.P., Rowland, L.J. 2005. Isolation of a cdna clone and characterization of expression of the highly abundant, cold acclimation-associated 14 da dehydrin of blueberry.. Plant Science. 168:949-957
CLONING AND EXPRESSIOIN OF A DEHYDRIN-LIKE PROTEIN FROM PISTACHIA VERA L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yakubov, B., Barazani, O., Shachack, A., Rowland, L.J., Shoseyov, O., Golan-Goldhirsh, A. 2005. Cloning and expression of a dehydrin-like protein from pistachia vera L. Trees-Structure and Function 19:224-230.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS FROM COLD ACCLIMATED AND NON-ACCLIMATED LEAVES OF RHODODENDRON CATAWBIENSE MICHX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, H., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Fu, Y., Krebs, S., Arora, R. 2005. Comparative analysis of expressed sequence tags from cold acclimated and non-acclimated leaves of rhododendron catawbiense michx. Planta. 221:406-416.
PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON MICROARRAY ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION DURING COLD ACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY. - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A., Alkharouf, N.W., Beard, H.S., Ben Chouikha, I., Matthews, B.F., Rowland, L.J. 2004. Preliminary studies on microarray analysis of gene expression during cold acclimation in blueberry.. Meeting Abstract. p. 35
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ESTS FROM COLD ACCLIMATED AND NON-ACCLIMATED LEAVES OF RHODODENDRON. - (Abstract Only)
Wei, J., Dhanaraj, A., Rowland, L.J., Fu, Y., Krebs, S.L., Arora, R. 2004. Comparative analysis of ests from cold acclimated and non-acclimated leaves of rhododendron.. Meeting Abstract.
EST ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF COLD STRESS IN BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM) - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Slovin, J.P., Rowland, L.J. 2004. Est analysis for the study of cold stress in blueberry (vaccinium). Plant Biology.
EST ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF COLD HARDINESS IN BLUEBERRY. - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Slovin, J.P., Rowland, L.J. 2004. Est analysis for the study of cold hardiness in blueberry.. BARC Poster Day.
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.
DEHARDENING KINETICS, BUD DEVELOPMENT, AND DEHYDRIN METABOLISM IN BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM SPP.) CULTIVARS DURING DEACCLIMATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arora, R., Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Dhanaraj, A.J., Marian, C.O., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Vinyard, B.T. 2004. Dehardening kinetics, bud development, and dehydrin metabolism in blueberry (vaccinium spp.) cultivars during deacclimation. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.129:667-674
COLD-HARDINESS OF VACCINIUM ASHEI AND V. CONSTABLAEI GERMPLASM AND THE POTENTIAL FOR NORTHERN-ADAPTED RABBITEYE CULTIVARS - (Proceedings)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J. 2004. Cold-hardiness of vaccinium ashei and v. constablaei germplasm and the potential for northern-adapted rabbiteye cultivars. Acta Horticulturae. Paper No. 38.
GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG MEDITERRANEAN PISTACIA SPECIES EVALUATED BY RAPD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golan-Goldhirsh, A., Wang, Z.S., Khandka, D.K., Rowland, L.J., Kostiukovsky, V. 2004. Genetic relationships among mediterranean pistacia species evaluated by rapd. Euphytica International Journal on Plant Breeding.
ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH COLD ACLIMATION IN BLUBERRY FLORAL BUDS USING EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Slovin, J.P., Rowland, L.J. 2003. Analysis of gene expression associated with cold aclimation in bluberry floral buds using expressed sequence tags. Plant Science. 166:863-872.
EST ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF COLD STRESS IN BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM SPP.) - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Slovin, J.P., Rowland, L.J. 2004. Est analysis for the study of cold stress in blueberry (vaccinium spp.). Keystone Symposia. Paper No. 4.
EST ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF COLD HARDINESS IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Dhaharaj, A., Rowland, L.J., Slovin, J.P. 2003. Est analysis for the study of cold hardiness in blueberry. Meeting Abstract. P. 23.
INDUCTION AND RELEASE OF BUD DORMANCY IN WOODY PERENNIALS, A SCIENCE COMES OF AGE - ()
Arora, R., Rowland, L.J., Tanino, K. 2003. Induction and release of bud dormancy in woody perennials, a science comes of age. Hortscience. 38:911-921.
IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH COLD TOLERANCE IN BLUEBERRY - (Proceedings)
Rowland, L.J., Mehra, S., Dhanaraj, A., Ogden, E.L., Arora, R. 2003. Identification of molecular markers associated with cold tolerance in blueberry. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 625:59-69.
UTILITY OF BLUEBERRY-DERIVED EST-PCR PRIMERS IN RELATED ERICACEAE SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Dhanaraj, A., Polashock, J.J., Arora, R. 2003. Utility of blueberry-derived est-pcr primers in related ericaceae species. Hortscience. 38:1428-1432.
DEVELOPMENT OF EST-PCR MARKERS FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND MAPPING IN BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM, SECTION CYANOCOCCUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowland, L.J., Smriti, M., Dhanaraj, A., Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Ogden, E.L., Slovin, J.P. 2003. Development of est-pcr markers for dna fingerprinting and mapping in blueberry (vaccinium, section cyanococcus). Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science. 128 (5):682-690.
EST ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF COLD HARDINESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF EST-PCR MARKERS IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Smriti, M., Ogden, E.L., Rowland, L.J. 2003. Est analysis for the study of cold hardiness and development of est-pcr markers in blueberry. BARC Poster Day.
ANALYSIS OF BLUEBERRY ESTS FROM CDNA LIBRARIES OF COLD ACCLIMATED AND NON-ACCLIMATED FLOWER BUDS - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Slovin, J.P. 2003. Analysis of blueberry ests from cdna libraries of cold acclimated and non-acclimated flower buds. American Society Of Horticulture Science Meeting. 38:681.
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.
BUD HARDINESS AND DEACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS WITH VARYING SPECIES ANCESTRY : FLOWERING TIME MAY NOT BE A GOOD INDICATOR OF DEACCLIMATION. - (Proceedings)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Arora, R. 2002. Bud hardiness and deacclimation in blueberry cultivars with varying species ancestry : flowering time may not be a good indicator of deacclimation.. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 626:39-44.
EST ANALYSIS FOR THE STUDY OF COLD HARDINESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF EST-PCR MARKERS IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Dhanaraj, A., Mehra, S., Rowland, L.J. 2003. Est analysis for the study of cold hardiness and development of est-pcr markers in blueberry. Meeting Abstract.
USE OF MOLECULAR GENETIC AND GENOMIC APPROACHES FOR THE STUDY OF COLD HARDINESS IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
THE SEARCH FOR MOLECULAR MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH COLD TOLERANCE IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Ogden, E.L., Mehra, S. 2002. The search for molecular markers associated with cold tolerance in blueberry. Meeting Abstract.
MOLECUALR GENETIC AND GENOMIC ANALYSIS OF GENES ASSOCIATED WITH COLD HARDINESS IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Mehra, S., Panta, G., Parmentier-Line, C. 2002. Molecualr genetic and genomic analysis of genes associated with cold hardiness in blueberry. Meeting Abstract.
MOLECULAR GENETIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE COLD-RESPONSIVE DEHYDRINS OF BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Mehra, S., Panta, G., Parmentier-Line, C. 2002. Molecular genetic and physiological analysis of the cold-responsive dehydrins of blueberry. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting.
IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH COLD TOLERANCE IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J., Mehra, S., Ogden, E.L. 2002. Identification of molecular markers associated with cold tolerance in blueberry. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting.
INHERITANCE OF COLD HARDINESS AND DEHYDRIN GENES IN DIPLOID MAPPING POPULATIONS OF BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J., Arora, R., Ogden, E.L., Lim, C. 2002. Inheritance of cold hardiness and dehydrin genes in diploid mapping populations of blueberry. Journal of Crop Production. 10:37-52.
BUD HARDINESS AND DEACCLIMATION IN BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS WITH VARYING SPECIES ANCESTRY: FLOWERING TIME MAY NOT BE A GOOD INDICATOR OF DEACCLIMATION - (Abstract Only)
Ehlenfeldt, M.K., Rowland, L.J., Rajeev, A. 2002. Bud hardiness and deacclimation in blueberry cultivars with varying species ancestry: flowering time may not be a good indicator of deacclimation. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting.
BLUEBERRY - ()
Rowland, L.J., Hammerschlag, F.A. 2004. Blueberry. Book Chapter. pp 222-246
MOLECULAR GENETIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE COLD-RESPONSIVE DEHDRINS OF BLUEBERRY - ()
Rowland, L.J., Panta, G.R., Mehra, S., Parmentier-Line, C. 2001. Molecular genetic and physiological analysis of the cold-responsive dehdrins of blueberry. Journal of Crop Production. 10:53-76
CHANGES IN DEHYDRIN EXPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH COLD, ABA AND PEG TREATMENTSIN BLUEBERRY CELL CULTURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parmentier-Line, C.M., Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J. 2002. Changes in dehydrin expression associated with cold, aba and peg treatmentsin blueberry cell cultures. Plant Science.
CLONING AND SEQUENCING DEHYDRATION ALLELES FROM COLD-SENSITIVE AND COLD-TOLERANT PARENT PLANTS OF BLUEBERRY MAPPING POPULATION - (Abstract Only)
Mehra, S., Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J. 2001. Cloning and sequencing dehydration alleles from cold-sensitive and cold-tolerant parent plants of blueberry mapping population. Meeting Abstract.
A COMPARISON OF BBDHNL (BLUEBERRY DEHYDRIN 1) ALLELES FROM COLD SENSITIVE AND COLD TOLERANT PARENT PLANTS OF A BLUEBERRY MAPPING POPULATION - (Abstract Only)
Mehra, S., Panta, G., Rowland, L.J. 2001. A comparison of bbdhnl (blueberry dehydrin 1) alleles from cold sensitive and cold tolerant parent plants of a blueberry mapping population. Meeting Abstract.
EFFECT OF COLD AND DROUGHT STRESS ON BLUEBERRY DEHYDRIN ACCUMULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panta, G.R., Rieger, M.W., Rowland, L.J. 2001. Effect of cold and drought stress on blueberry dehydrin accumulation. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology.
EFFECT OF COLD STRESS ON BLUEBERRY DEHYDRIN ACCUMULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J. 2001. Effect of cold stress on blueberry dehydrin accumulation. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science.
AFLP MARKERS FOR SEX DETERMINATION IN AN ILEX SPECIES - (Proceedings)
Golan-Goldhirsh, A., Jones, R.W., Rowland, L.J. 2000. Aflp markers for sex determination in an ilex species. Proceedings from the International Symposium MMH Montpellier.
COLD-RESPONSIVE GENES IN BLUEBERRY: THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO DORMANCY AND COLD HARDNESS - (Abstract Only)
Rowland, L.J. 2000. Cold-responsive genes in blueberry: their relationship to dormancy and cold hardness. Meeting Abstract.
AFLP MARKERS FOR SEX DETERMINATION IN ILEX SPECIES - (Abstract Only)
Golan-Goldhirsh, A., Rowland, L.J. 2000. Aflp markers for sex determination in ilex species. Meeting Abstract.
CLONING, SEQUENCING, AND CHARACTERIZING BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM SECTION CYANOCOCCUS) DEHYDRINS - (Abstract Only)
Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J. 2000. Cloning, sequencing, and characterizing blueberry (vaccinium section cyanococcus) dehydrins. Hortscience.
EFFECTIVENESS OF RAPD MARKERS AT DISTINGUISHING SOMACLONAL VARIANTS OF STRAWBERRY DERIVED FROM MERISTEM TIP CULTURE - (Abstract Only)
Hokanson, S.C., Grant, K.G., Ogden, E.L., Rowland, L.J. 2000. Effectiveness of rapd markers at distinguishing somaclonal variants of strawberry derived from meristem tip culture. Hortscience Proceedings.
A COMPARISON OF GENETIC RELATIONSHIP MEASURES IN STRAWBERRY (FRAGARIA X ANANASSA DUCH.) BASED ON AFLPS, RAPDS, AND PEDIGREE DATA - (Proceedings)
GENETIC ANALYSIS OF FREEZING TOLERANCE IN BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM SECTION CYANOCOCCUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CLONING BLUEBERRY DEHYDRINS AND THEIR EXPRESSION UNDER STRESS CONDITIONS - (Abstract Only)
Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J. 1999. Cloning blueberry dehydrins and their expression under stress conditions. Meeting Abstract.
CLONING BLUEBERRY DEHYDRINS AND THEIR EXPRESSION UNDER DROUGHT AND COLD STRESS - (Abstract Only)
Panta, G.R., Rowland, L.J., Rieger, M.W. 1999. Cloning blueberry dehydrins and their expression under drought and cold stress. Plant Physiology.
COMPLEMENTARY DNA CLONING, SEQUENCING, AND EXPRESSION OF DEHYDRINS FROM BLUEBERRY FLORAL BUDS - (Abstract Only)
Panta, G.R., Parmentier, C.M., Rowland, L.J. 1999. Complementary dna cloning, sequencing, and expression of dehydrins from blueberry floral buds. American Society of Plant Physiologists Meeting.
USE OF BLUEBERRY TO STUDY GENETIC CONTROL OF CHILLING REQUIREMENT AND COLD HARDINESS IN WOODY PERENNIALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DROUGHT AND COLD STRESS INDUCE DEHYDRINS IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
EFFECT OF DROUGHT AND COLD STRESS ON BLUEBERRY DEHYDRIN EXPRESSION - (Abstract Only)
AGROBACTERIUM-MEDIATED TRANSFORMATION OF BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM SPP.): FACTORS INFLUENCING GENE TRANSFER EFFICIENCY DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF TRANSFORMATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WATER STATE AND RELEASE FROM DORMANCY IN BLUEBERRY FLOWER BUDS - (Abstract Only)
WATER STATE AND RELEASE FROM DORMANCY IN BLUEBERRY FLOWER BUDS - (Abstract Only)
FACTORS INFLUENCING GENE TRANSFER EFFICIENCY DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES - (Abstract Only)
GENETIC CONTROL OF CHILLING REQUIREMENT IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
WATER STATUS OF BLUEBERRY FLOWER BUDS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO DORMANCY AND COLD HARDINESS - (Abstract Only)
EFFECT OF DROUGHT AND COLD STRESS ON BLUEBERRY DEDYDRIN EXPRESSION - (Proceedings)
FACTORS INFLUENCING GENE TRANSFER EFFICIENCY DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES - (Proceedings)
EFFECT OF DROUGHT AND COLD STRESS ON BLUEBERRY DEHYDRIN EXPRESSION - (Proceedings)
GENETIC CONTROL OF CHILLING REQUIREMENTS IN BLUEBERRY - (Proceedings)
WATER STATUS OF BLUEBERRY FLOWER BUDS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO DORMANCY AND COLD HARDINESS - (Proceedings)
WATER STATUS AND RELEASE FROM DORMANCY IN BLUEBERRY FLOWER BUDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
COMPLEMENTARY DNA CLONING, SEQUENCING, AND EXPRESSION OF A UNIQUE DEHYDRIN FROM BLUEBERRY FLORAL BUDS: ITS PUTATIVE ROLE IN DETERMINATION OF FREEZING TOLERANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DNA FINGERPRINTING OF STRAWBERRY (FRAGRIA X ANANASSA) CULTIVARS USING RANDOMLY AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA (RAPD) MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RESPONSE OF DEHYDRINS TO DROUGHT, LOW TEMPERATURE, AND ABA TREATMENT IN WHOLE PLANTS AND CELL SUSPENSION CULTURES OF BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
RESPONSE OF DEHYDRINS TO DROUGHT, LOW TEMPERATURE, AND ABA TREATMENT IN WHOLE PLANTS AND CELL SUSPENSION CULTURES OF BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
PROTEINS RELATED TO ENDODORMANCY IN WOODY PERENNIALS - ()
CHILL-RESPONSIVE DEHYDRINS IN BLUEBERRY: ARE THEY ASSOCIATED WITH COLD HARDINESS OR DORMANCY TRANSITIONS? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GENETIC CONTROL OF COLD HARDINESS IN BLUEBERRY - (Proceedings)
GENETIC CONTROL OF COLD HARDINESS IN BLUEBERRY - (Proceedings)
INHERITANCE OF LOW TEMPERATURE INDUCED COLD ACCLIMATION RESPONSE IN BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)
EFFECTS OF GELATIN ON THE AMPLIFICATION REACTION FOR GENERATING RANDOMLY AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ESTIMATION OF 2N MEGAGAMETOPHYTE HETEROZYGOSITY IN A DIPLOID BLUEBERRY, V. DARROWI CAMP, CLONE USING RAPDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LOW TEMPERATURE-INDUCED EXPRESSION OF DEHYDRINS IN DECIDUOUS FRUIT CROPS AND THEIR RELATION TO COLD ACCLIMATION AND/OR DORMANCY - (Proceedings)
IDENTIFICATION OF BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS AND EVALUATION OF THEIR GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS USING RANDOMLY AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA (RAPD) AND SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) PRIMERS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IDENTIFICATION OF BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS AND EVALUATION OF THEIR GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS USING RANDOMLY AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA (RAPD) AND SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) PRIMERS - (Abstract Only)
ISOLATION AND EXPRESSION OF DEHYDRIN GENES IN BLUEBERRY: THEIR PUTATIVE ROLE IN DETERMINATION OF FREEZING TOLERANCE - (Abstract Only)
BUD DORMANCY IN PERRENIAL FRUIT TREES: PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR DORMANCY INDUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND RELEASE - ()