Research Project: Increasing Sugar Beet Productivity and Sustainability through Genetic and Physiological Approaches

Location: Sugarbeet and Potato Research

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

Sugar beet - (Book / Chapter)
Bolton, M.D., Dorn, K.M., Chu, C.N. 2024. Sugar Beet. In: Oliver,R.P., editor. Agrios' Plant Pathology. 6th edition. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. p. 789-794.

Development of STARP marker platform for flexible SNP genotyping in sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tehssen, M., Zheng, Y., Wyatt, N.A., Bolton, M.D., Yang, S., Xu, S.S., Li, X., Chu, C.N. 2023. Development of STARP marker platform for flexible SNP genotyping in sugarbeet. Agronomy Journal. 13(5). Article 1359. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13051359.

First report of Pepper yellow dwarf strain of Beet curly top virus and spinach curly top Arizona virus in red table beet in Idaho, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramachandran, V., Wyatt, N.A., Rivera Santiago, E.E., Neher, O.T., Weiland, J.J., Bolton, M.D. 2023. First report of Pepper yellow dwarf virus, Spinach curly top Arizona virus, and Beet necrotic yellow vein virus in red table beet in Idaho, United States. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-22-2855-PDN.

Potential of publicly available Beta vulgaris germplasm for sustainable sugarbeet improvement indicated by combining analysis of genetic diversity and historic resistance evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tehseen, M., Poore Fonseka, R.C., Fugate, K.K., Bolton, M.D., Ramachandran, V., Wyatt, N.A., Li, X., Chu, C.N. 2023. Potential of publicly available Beta vulgaris germplasm for sustainable sugarbeet improvement indicated by combining analysis of genetic diversity and historic resistance evaluation. Crop Science. 63(4):2255-2273. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20978.

Evaluation of sugar beet breeding lines for resistance to Rhizoctonia crown and root rot, 2022 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lein, A.K., Chu, C.N., Chanda, A.K. 2023. Evaluation of sugar beet breeding lines for resistance to Rhizoctonia crown and root rot, 2022. Plant Disease Management Reports. 17. Article 055.

Evaluation of NPGS germplasm for resistance to sugar beet root maggot, 2022 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, C.N., Hellier, B.C., Dorn, K.M. 2023. Evaluation of NPGS germplasm for resistance to sugar beet root maggot, 2022. Arthropod Management Tests. 48(1). Article tsad002. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsad002.

Wounding rapidly alters transcription factor expression, hormonal signaling, and phenolic compound metabolism in harvested sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Finger, F.L., Lafta, A.M., Dogramaci, M., Khan, M.F. 2023. Wounding rapidly alters transcription factor expression, hormonal signaling, and phenolic compound metabolism in harvested sugarbeet roots. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1070247.

Development of DNA STARP marker platform for flexible SNP genotyping in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)

High throughput sequencing-aided molecular characterization of resistance-breaking variants of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus in the United States - (Abstract Only)

Sugar beet root storage properties are unaffected by Cercospora leaf spot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Khan, M.F., Eide, J.D., Hakk, P.C., Lafta, A.M. 2023. Sugar beet root storage properties are unaffected by Cercospora leaf spot. Plant Disease. 107(6):1649-1958. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2156-RE.

First report of tomato bushy stunt virus naturally infecting sugar beet in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramachandran, V., Wyatt, N.A., Rivera Santiago, E.E., Barth, H.P., Bloomquist, M., Weiland, J., Bolton, M.D. 2023. First report of tomato bushy stunt virus naturally infecting sugar beet in the United States. Plant Disease. 107(6):1957. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-22-2530-PDN.

Bacterial endophytes as indicators of susceptibility to Cercospora Leaf Spot (CLS) disease in Beta vulgaris L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broccanello, C., Bolton, M.D., Secor, G., Richards, C.M., Ravi, S., Concheri, G., Campagna, G., Squartini, A., Stevanato, P. 2022. Bacterial endophytes as indicators of susceptibility to Cercospora Leaf Spot (CLS) disease in Beta vulgaris L. Scientific Reports. 12. Article e10719. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14769-8.

The unsung roles of microbial secondary metabolite effectors in the plant disease cacophony - (Review Article)
Rangel, L., Bolton, M.D. 2022. The unsung roles of microbial secondary metabolite effectors in the plant disease cacophony. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 68. Article e102233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2022.102233.

Dasypyrum villosum, an important genetic and trait resource for hexaploid wheat engineering - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, N., He, Z., Fang, J., Liu, X., Shen, X., Zhang, J., Lei, Y., Xia, Y., He, H., Liu, W., Chu, C.N., Wang, C., Qi, Z. 2022. Dasypyrum villosum, an important genetic and trait resource for hexaploid wheat engineering. Annals Of Botany. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcac054.

Mechanism of sugarbeet seed germination enhanced by hydrogen peroxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, C.N., Poore, R.C., Bolton, M.D., Fugate, K.K. 2022. Mechanism of sugarbeet seed germination enhanced by hydrogen peroxide. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article e888519. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.888519.

A new strategy for using historical imbalanced yield data to conduct genome-wide association studies and develop genomic prediction models for wheat breeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, C.N., Rudd, J.C., Chen, M., Wang, S., Ibrahim, A.M., Xue, Q., Devkota, R.N., Baker, J.A., Baker, S., Simoneaux, B., Opena, G., Dong, H. 2022. A new strategy for using historical imbalanced yield data to conduct genome-wide association studies and develop genomic prediction models for wheat breeding. Molecular Breeding. 42. Article e18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-022-01287-8.

Newly developed sugarbeet lines with altered postharvest respiration rates differ in transcription factor and glycolytic enzyme expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Khan, M.F., Chu, C.N., Finger, F.L. 2022. Newly developed sugarbeet lines with altered postharvest respiration rates differ in transcription factor and glycolytic enzyme expression. Crop Science. 62(3):1251-1263. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20729.

Characterization of the molecular mechanisms of resistance against DMI fungicides in Cercospora beticola populations from the Czech Republic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, R., Mazakova, J., Ali, A., Sur, V., Sen, M., Bolton, M.D., Manasova, M., Rysanek, P., Zouhar, M. 2021. Characterization of the molecular mechanisms of resistance against DMI fungicides in Cercospora beticola populations from the Czech Republic. The Journal of Fungi. 7(12). Article e1062. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7121062.

Frequent numerical and structural chromosome changes in early generations of synthetic hexaploid wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, S., Du, P., Lu, X., Fang, J., Wang, J., Chen, X., Chen, J., Wu, H., Yang, Y., Tsujimoto, H., Chu, C.N., Qi, Z. 2021. Frequent numerical and structural chromosome changes in early generations of synthetic hexaploid wheat. Genome. https://doi.org/10.1139/gen-2021-0074.

Seed-borne Cercospora beticola can initiate Cercospora leaf spot in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) fruit tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spanner, R., Neubauer, J., Heick, T.M., Grusak, M.A., Hamilton, O., Rivera-Varas, V., De Jonge, R., Pethybridge, S., Webb, K.M., Leubner-Metzger, G., Secor, G.A., Bolton, M.D. 2022. Seed-borne Cercospora beticola can initiate Cercospora leaf spot in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) fruit tissue. Phytopathology. 112:1016-1028. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-21-0113-R.

Genome-wide QTL mapping of yield and agronomic traits in two widely adapted winter wheat cultivars from multiple mega-environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhakal, S., Liu, X., Chu, C.N., Rudd, J.C., Ibrahim, A.M., Xue, Q., Devkota, R., Baker, J., Baker, S., Bryan, S., Gigi, O., Jessup, K.E., Wang, S., Johnson, C.D., Metz, R., Liu, S. 2021. Genome-wide QTL mapping of yield and agronomic traits in two widely adapted winter wheat cultivars from multiple mega-environments. PeerJ. 9. Article e12350. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.12350.

Genome-wide association and selective sweep studies reveal the complex genetic architecture of DMI fungicide resistance in Cercospora beticola - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spanner, R., Taliadoros, D., Richards, J., Rivera-Varas, V., Neubauer, J., Natwick, M.B., Hamilton, O., Vaghefi, N., Pethybridge, S., Secor, G.A., Friesen, T.L., Stukenbrock, E.H., Bolton, M.D. 2021. Genome-wide association and selective sweep studies reveal the complex genetic architecture of DMI fungicide resistance in Cercospora beticola. Genome Biology and Evolution. 13(9). https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evab209.

Fungal social influencers: Secondary metabolites as a platform for shaping the plant-associated community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rangel, L., Hamilton, O., De Jonge, R., Bolton, M.D. 2021. Fungal social influencers: Secondary metabolites as a platform for shaping the plant-associated community. The Plant Journal. 108(3):632-645. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15490.

Development of an efficient doubled haploid system in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)

CRISPR-based isothermal next-generation diagnostic method for virus detection in sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramachandran, V., Weiland, J.J., Bolton, M.D. 2021. CRISPR-based isothermal next-generation diagnostic method for virus detection in sugarbeet. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12. Article e679994. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.679994.

Methyl jasmonate effects on sugarbeet root responses to postharvest dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Finger, F.L., Eide, J.D., Dogramaci, M., Fugate, K.K. 2021. Methyl jasmonate effects on sugarbeet root responses to postharvest dehydration. PeerJ. 9. Article e11623. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11623.

Population genomics and haplotype analysis in spelt and bread wheat identifies a gene regulating glume color - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abrouk, M., Athiyannan, N., Muller, T., Pailles, Y., Christoph, S., Roulin, A.C., Chu, C.N., Liu, S., Adhikari, L., Wu, S., Raupp, J., Handa, H., Morita, T., Poland, J., Keller, B., Krattinger, S.G. 2021. Population genomics and haplotype analysis in spelt and bread wheat identifies a gene regulating glume color. Communications Biology. 4. Article e375. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-01908-6.

Genetic diversity is enhanced in wild x cultivated hybrids of sugarbeet despite multiple selection cycles for cultivated traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2021. Genetic diversity is enhanced in wild x cultivated hybrids of sugarbeet despite multiple selection cycles for cultivated traits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 68:2549-2563. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-021-01149-w.

RNA-seq analysis reveals different drought tolerance mechanisms in two broadly adapted wheat cultivars ‘TAM 111’ and ‘TAM 112’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, C.N., Wang, S., Paetzold, L., Wang, Z., Hui, K., Rudd, J.C., Xue, Q., Ibrahim, A.M., Metz, R., Johnson, C.D. 2021. RNA-seq analysis reveals different drought tolerance mechanisms in two broadly adapted wheat cultivars ‘TAM 111’ and ‘TAM 112’. Nature Scientific Reports. 11. Article e4301. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83372-0.

Predominant wheat-alien chromosome translocations in newly developed wheat of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, N., Lei, Y., Pei, D., Wu, H., Liu, X., Fang, J., Guo, J., Wang, C., Guo, J., Chu, C.N., Zhang, J., Wen, M., Yang, X., Bie, T., Liu, A., Zhou, B., Chen, P. 2021. Predominant wheat-alien chromosome translocations in newly developed wheat of China. Molecular Breeding. 41. Article e30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-021-01206-3.

Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage - (Proceedings)

Selenium-ethylene interplay in postharvest life of cut flowers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Costa, L.C., Luz, L.M., Nascimento, V.L., De Araujo, F.F., Santos, M.N., Franca, C.D., Da Silva, T.P., Fugate, K.K., Finger, F.L. 2020. Selenium-ethylene interplay in postharvest life of cut flowers. Frontiers in Plant Science. 11. Article e584698. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.584698.

Genetic dissection of end-use quality traits in two widely adapted wheat cultivars ‘TAM 111’ and ‘TAM 112’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhakal, S., Liu, X., Girard, A., Chu, C.N., Yang, Y., Wang, S., Xue, Q., Rudd, J.C., Ibrahim, A.M., Awika, J. 2021. Genetic dissection of end-use quality traits in two widely adapted wheat cultivars ‘TAM 111’ and ‘TAM 112’. Crop Science. 61:1944-1959. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20415.

Genome wide identification of QTL associated with yield and yield components in two popular wheat cultivars TAM 111 and TAM 112 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Dhakal, S., Chu, C.N., Wang, S., Xue, Q., Rudd, J.C., Ibrahim, A.M., Jessup, K., Baker, J., Fuentealba, M.P. 2020. Genome wide identification of QTL associated with yield and yield components in two popular wheat cultivars TAM 111 and TAM 112. PLoS ONE. 15(12). Article e0237293. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237293.

Identification and characterization of Cercospora beticola necrosis-inducing effector CbNip1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ebert, M.K., Rangel, L., Wang, X., Friesen, T.L., De Jonge, R., Neubauer, J., Secor, G., Thomma, B., Bolton, M.D. 2021. Identification and characterization of Cercospora beticola necrosis-inducing effector CbNip1. Molecular Plant Pathology. 22:301-316. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.13026.

Effect of Cercospora leaf spot on sugarbeet root storage properties - (Abstract Only)

Balance between oxidative stress and the antioxidant system is associated with the level of cold tolerance in sweet potato roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Araujo, N.O., Santos, M.N., De Araujo, F.F., Veras, M.L., Tello, J.P., Arruda, R.D., Fugate, K.K., Finger, F.L. 2020. Balance between oxidative stress and the antioxidant system is associated with the level of cold tolerance in sweet potato roots. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 172. Article e111359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2020.111359.

RNAseq analysis of rhizomania-infected sugar beet provides the first genome sequence of beet necrotic yellow vein virus from the USA and identifies a novel Alphanecrovirus and putative satellite viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weiland, J.J., Sharma Poudel, R., Flobinus, A., Cook, D., Secor, G., Bolton, M.D. 2020. RNAseq analysis of rhizomania-infected sugar beet provides the first genome sequence of beet necrotic yellow vein virus from the USA and identifies a novel Alphanecrovirus and putative satellite viruses. Viruses. 12(6):626. https://doi.org/10.3390/v12060626.

Cercospora beticola: The intoxicating lifestyle of the leaf spot pathogen of sugar beet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rangel, L., Spanner, R.E., Ebert, M., Pethybridge, S.J., Stukenbrock, E.H., De Jonge, R., Secor, G.A., Bolton, M.D. 2020. Cercospora beticola: The intoxicating lifestyle of the leaf spot pathogen of sugar beet. Molecular Plant Pathology. 21:1020-1041. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12962.

Dehydration during storage affects carbohydrate metabolism and the accumulation of non-sucrose carbohydrates in postharvest sugarbeet roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafta, A.M., Khan, M., Fugate, K.K. 2020. Dehydration during storage affects carbohydrate metabolism and the accumulation of non-sucrose carbohydrates in postharvest sugarbeet roots. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 2:100047. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100047.

Rapid detection of Cercospora beticola in sugar beet and mutations associated with fungicide resistance using LAMP or probe-based qPCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shrestha, S., Neubauer, J., Spanner, R., Natwick, M.B., Rios, J., Metz, N., Secor, G., Bolton, M.D. 2020. Rapid detection of Cercospora beticola in sugar beet and mutations associated with fungicide resistance using LAMP or probe-based qPCR. Plant Disease. 104:6. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-19-2023-RE.

Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Lafta, A.M., Khan, M. 2020. Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. p.76.

Genetic differentiation and diversity of sugarbeet germplasm resistant to sugarbeet root maggot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Campbell, L.G., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., Zalapa, J.E. 2019. Genetic differentiation and diversity of sugarbeet germplasm resistant to sugarbeet root maggot. Plant Genetic Resources. 17(6):514-521. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262119000388.

Healing of Gladioulus grandiflora corms and Fusarium oxysporum infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, R.R., Ribeiro, W.S., Silva, S.M., Finger, F.L., Zanuncio, J.C., Correa, E.B., Bruno, R.L., Fugate, K.K., Da Costa, F.B., Araujo, R.H. 2019. Healing of Gladioulus grandiflora corms and Fusarium oxysporum infection. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 1559-2324. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2019.1652520.

Colocalization of sucrose synthase expression and sucrose storage in the sugarbeet taproot indicates a potential role for sucrose catabolism in sucrose accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Martins, D.N., Grusak, M.A., Deckard, E.L., Finger, F.L. 2019. Colocalization of sucrose synthase expression and sucrose storage in the sugarbeet taproot indicates a potential role for sucrose catabolism in sucrose accumulation. Journal of Plant Physiology. 240:153016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2019.153016.

Effect of drought stress on plant growth, photosynthesis, and proline metabolism in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)

How do sugarbeets accumulate sucrose? - (Abstract Only)

Prevalence and distribution of beet necrotic yellow vein virus strains in North Dakota and Minnesota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weiland, J.J., Bornemann, K., Neubauer, J., Khan, M., Bolton, M.D. 2019. Prevalence and distribution of beet necrotic yellow vein virus strains in North Dakota and Minnesota. Plant Disease. 103:2083-2089. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-19-0360-RE.

Genetic diversity and structure in regional Cercospora beticola populations from Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris suggest two clusters of separate origin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knight, N.L., Vaghefi, N., Kikkert, J.R., Bolton, M.D., Secor, G.A., Rivera, V.V., Hanson, L.E., Nelson, S.C., Pethybridge, S.J. 2019. Genetic diversity and structure in regional Cercospora beticola populations from Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris suggest two clusters of separate origin. Phytopathology. 109:1280-1292. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-07-18-0264-R.

Mass spectrometry-based metabolomic discrimination of Cercospora leaf spot resistant and susceptible sugar beet germplasms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heidari, B., Miras Moreno, M., Lucini, L., Bolton, M.D., McGrath, J.M., Broccanello, C., Alberti, I., Sella, L., Concheri, G., Stevanato, P. 2019. Mass spectrometry-based metabolomic discrimination of Cercospora leaf spot resistant and susceptible sugar beet germplasms. Euphytica. 215:25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-019-2351-3.

Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Eide, J.D., Lafta, A., Mohamed, K. 2019. Impact of Cercospora leaf spot disease severity on sugarbeet root storage. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 49:98-100.

Effect of methyl jasmonate and Headline on root and sucrose yield - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Metzger, M., Eide, J.D., Larson, E., Lafta, A., Khan, M. 2019. Effect of methyl jasmonate and Headline on root and sucrose yield. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 49: 93-97.

Impact of drought stress on sugarbeet storage properties - (Proceedings)
Fugate, K.K., Lafta, A.M., Eide, J.D., Khan, M.F. 2019. Impact of drought stress on sugarbeet storage properties. Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports. 49: 101-103.

Biofortification of field-grown cassava by engineering expression of an iron transporter and ferritin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Narayanan, N., Beyene, G., Chauhan, R., Gaitan-Solis, E., Gehan, J., Butts, P., Siritunga, D., Okwuonu, I., Woll, A., Jimenez-Aguilar, D.M., Boy, E., Grusak, M.A., Anderson, P., Taylor, N.J. 2019. Biofortification of field-grown cassava by engineering expression of an iron transporter and ferritin. Nature Biotechnology. 37:144-151. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-018-0002-1.

Use of a ‘Super-child’ approach to assess the Vitamin A equivalence of Moringa oleifera leaves, develop a compartmental model for Vitamin A kinetics, and estimate Vitamin A total body stores in young Mexican children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez-Teros, V., Ford, J., Green, M., Tang, G., Grusak, M.A., Quihui-Cota, L., Muzhingi, T., Paz-Cassini, M., Astiazaran-Garcia, H. 2017. Use of a ‘Super-child’ approach to assess the Vitamin A equivalence of Moringa oleifera leaves, develop a compartmental model for Vitamin A kinetics, and estimate Vitamin A total body stores in young Mexican children. Journal of Nutrition. 147:2356-2363. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.117.256974.