Research Project: Management of Temperate-Adapted Fruit, Nut, and Specialty Crop Genetic Resources and Associated Information

Location: National Clonal Germplasm Repository

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blueberry Florida 4B – Southern production - (Book / Chapter)
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 - (Book / Chapter)
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 - (Book / Chapter)
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 - (Book / Chapter)
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.

Heat effect on highbush blueberry breeding lines in Oregon and Washington - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

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)

Two new Flex-Seq-EX-L high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry - (Other)
Bassil, N.V., Clare, S.J. 2023. Two new Flex-Seq-EX-L high throughput genotyping platforms for blueberry and cranberry. World Wide Web.

A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications - (Pre-print Publication)
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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting Ahead of X-disease - (Other)
Thompson, A., Adams, C., Reinhold, L.A., Pscheidt, J.W. 2022. Getting Ahead of X-disease. Oregon State University Extension Publications. EM9362.

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 - (Pre-print Publication)

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.

Deliberation on culturally insensitive plant names: What are plant scientists doing? - (Popular Publication)
Hummer, K.E. 2021. Deliberation on culturally insensitive plant names: What are plant scientists doing? Chronica Horticulturae. 61(3):10-11.

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.

Chromosome-scale genome for a red-fruited, perpetual flowering and runnerless woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alger, E.I., Platts, A.E., Deb, S.K., Luo, X., Ou, S., Hummer, K.E., Xiong, Z., Knapp, S.J., Liu, Z., Mckain, M.R., Edger, P.P. 2021. Chromosome-scale genome for a red-fruited, perpetual flowering and runnerless woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca). Frontiers in Genetics. 12. Article 671371. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.671371.

Anthocyanins in wild relatives of strawberry (Fragaria L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Hoai, T.T., Durst, R. 2021. Anthocyanins in wild relatives of strawberry (Fragaria L.). Acta Horticulturae. 1309:1063-1068. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1309.150.

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.

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.

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.

Berberis hypoxantha C.Y. Wu ex S.Y. Bao (Berberidaceae), a new record for Vietnamese flora - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Hoai, T.T., Tu, T.V., Vinh, N.Q., Phuong, N.D., Harber, J. 2021. Berberis hypoxantha C.Y. Wu ex S.Y. Bao (Berberidaceae), a new record for Vietnamese flora. Acta Horticulturae. 1312:99-104. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1312.15.

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.

The Lewelling Nurseries: More than just apples to Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E. 2021. The Lewelling Nurseries: More than just apples to Oregon. Journal of American Pomological Society. 75:87-93.

Locking the doors to rose black spot - (Trade Journal)
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 - (Review Article)
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 - (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.

Vietnamese Rubus: Crop wild relatives of the raspberries and blackberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Oliphant, J.M., Hoai, T., Kien, N.V., Yen, D.B. 2020. Vietnamese Rubus: Crop wild relatives of the raspberries and blackberries. Acta Horticulturae. 1297:29-36. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1297.5.

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

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

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.

Development of new genomic resources and tools for molecular breeding in blackberry - (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.

Recent acquisitions of Rubus L. at the USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, Oregon: profiles of four species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Bushakra, J. 2020. Recent acquisitions of Rubus L. at the USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, Oregon: profiles of four species. Acta Horticulturae. 1277:33-38. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1277.5.

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.

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.

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 - (Book / Chapter)
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.

Guardians of the germplasm: hazelnuts, berries, pears, hops, and mint - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E., Postman, J. 2020. Guardians of the germplasm: hazelnuts, berries, pears, hops, and mint. Journal of American Pomological Society. 74(2):104-110.

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 - (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? - (Trade Journal)
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thematic Issue: Kiwifruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hummer, K.E. 2018. Thematic Issue: Kiwifruit. Acta Horticulturae. 83(4):1-266.

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.

Molecular characterization of divergent Closterovirus isolates infecting Ribes species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koloniuk, I., Thekke-Veetil, T., Reynard, J., Plesko, I., Pribylova, J., Brodard, J., Kellenberger, I., Sarkisova, T., Spak, J., Lamovsek, J., Massart, S., Ho, T., Postman, J.D., Tzanetakis, I. 2018. Molecular characterization of divergent Closterovirus isolates infecting Ribes species. Viruses. 10(7):369. https://doi.org/10.3390/v10070369.

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.

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.

Best Pears for the Western Pacific Northwest - (Popular Publication)
Postman, J.D., Norton, B., King, J., Moulton, G., Benowitz, S., Davis, B., Johnson, K. 2018. Best Pears for the Western Pacific Northwest. Pome News. 44:28-30.

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

Characterization and detection of a novel idaeovirus infecting blackcurrant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thekke-Veetil, T., Ho, T., Postman, J.D., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2017. Characterization and detection of a novel idaeovirus infecting blackcurrant. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 149,751-757.

Sequence and analysis of the black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) genome - (Book / Chapter)
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