Projects

CONSERVATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL ORNAMENTAL GERMPLASM Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412984

CONSERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT CROPS, SUGARCANE, AND TRIPSACUM GENETIC RESOURCES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413025

Publications

'Miami Sunrise', 'Miami Sunset', and Tangelo', three new cultivars of Tecoma guarume. - (Trade Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T. 2008. 'Miami Sunrise', 'Miami Sunset', and Tangelo', three new cultivars of Tecoma guarume. Ornamental Outlook.43:546¿548.

Phenotypic characterization of fifteen commercial and Rootstock Avocado varieties. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Winterstein, M.C. 2007. Phenotypic characterization of fifteen commercial and Rootstock Avocado varieties. Meeting Proceedings.

Three cultivars of Tecoma guarume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T. 2008. Three cultivars of Tecoma guarume. HortScience.

A compendium of ornamental germplasm cultivar releases from the National Germplasm Repository in Miami, Florida. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Meerow, A.W. 2008. A compendium of ornamental germplasm cultivar releases from the National Germplasm Repository in Miami, Florida.. Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture Proceedings.

Performance of five cooking banana accessions at the National Germplasm Repository under limestone soil conditions. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Gordon, G.G. 2007. Performance of five cooking banana accessions at the National Germplasm Repository under limestone soil conditions. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:1-3

Plant Exploration in tropical forests of Puerto Rico to collect ornamental germplasm. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Meerow, A.W., Goenaga, R.J., Irish, B.M. 2007. Plant Exploration in tropical forests of Puerto Rico to collect ornamental germplasm.. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 120:4-7.

Fruit and Nut Genebanks in the US National Plant Germplasm System - (Popular Publication)

Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Stover, E.W., Krueger, R., Forsline, P.L., Grauke, L.J., Zee, F.T., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2007. Fruit and Nut Genebanks in the US National Plant Germplasm System. Pomona.

Evaluation of flower color using a colorimeter and the Royal Horticultural Society charts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Meerow, A.W. 2007. Evaluation of flower color using a colorimeter and the Royal Horticultural Society charts. Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture Proceedings.

Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated-transformation of Asimina triloba L. seedling cuttings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala Silva, T., Beyl, C., Dortch, G. 2006. Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated-transformation of Asimina triloba L. seedling cuttings. International Journal of Biological Sciences.

Classification of hyperspectral data and neural networks to differentiate between typical leaves of wheat and those deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala Silva, T., Beyl, C., Heath, R.R. 2006. Classification of hyperspectral data and neural networks to differentiate between typical leaves of wheat and those deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. International Journal of Biological Sciences.

Integrating genomics into applied tropical fruit breeding programs - (Abstract)

Schnell II, R.J., Motamayor, J., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Cervantesmartinez, C., Olano, C.T., Ploetz, R.C., Ayala Silva, T. 2006. Integrating genomics into applied tropical fruit breeding programs. Meeting Abstract.

FRUIT AND NUT GENEBANKS IN THE US NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Stover, E.W., Krueger, R., Forsline, P.L., Grauke, L.J., Zee, F.T., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2006. Fruit and nut genebanks in the us national plant germplasm system. HortScience. 41(5):1188-1194.

BUILDING A BETTER COCONUT - (Trade Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Ayala-Silva, T. 2006. Building a Better Coconut. Ornamental Outlook. 15(2):22,24

EFFECT OF TWO GROWTH REGULATORS ON YIELD AND FIBER QUALITY AND QUANTITY IN FLAX (LINUM USITATISSIMUM L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala Silva, T., Akin, D.E., Foulk, J.A., Dodd, R.B. Effect of two growth regulators on yield and fiber quality and quantity in flax (linum usitatissimum l.). Plant Growth Regulation Society of America Quarterly.

DETERMINATION OF COLOR AND FRUIT TRAITS OF HALF-SIB FAMILIES OF MANGO (MANGIFERA INDICA L.) - (Trade Journal)

Ayala-Silva, T., Schnell II, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Winterstein, M.C., Cervantes-Martinez, C., Brown, J.S. 2005. Determination of color and fruit traits of half-sib families of mango (Mangifera indica L.). Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:253-257.

GERMPLASM COLLECTION MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION FOR TRAIT UTILIZATION GENETIC RESOURCES OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID CROPS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Brenner, D.M., Ayala Silva, T., Hellier, B.C., Hummer, K.E., Jenderek, M.M., Fredrick Marek, L., Morris, J.B., Nelson, R.L., Reitsma, K.R., Robertson, L.D., Stieve, S.M., Stover, E.W., Widrlechner, M.P. 2005. Germplasm collection management and evaluation for trait utilization genetic resources of omega-3 fatty acid crops. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.

POLYGALA MYRTIFOLIA 'CHAPMAN FIELD', AN OUTSTANDING NEW SUBTROPICAL FLOWERING SHRUB - (Trade Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Ayala-Silva, T. 2005. Polygala myrtifolia 'Chapman Field', an outstanding new subtropical flowering shrub. Ornamental Outlook.

TILLAGE EFFECTS ON COTTON AND FLAX - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Foulk, J.A., Bauer, P.J., Akin, D.E., Busscher, W.J., Camp Jr, C.R., Ayala Silva, T., Dodd, R. 2005. Tillage effects on cotton and flax. Annual Southern Conservation Tillage Conference for Sustainable Agriculture, The Science of Conservation Tillage -- Continuing the Discoveries. Clemson University, Pee Dee Research and Education Center, Florence, SC, June 27-29, 2005. p.131-139.

EFFECT OF TILLAGE ON DOUBLE-CROPPPED FLAX/COTTON PRODUCTION AND FIBER PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Foulk, J.A., Bauer, P.J., Akin, D.E., Busscher, W.J., Camp Jr, C.R., Ayala Silva, T. 2007. Effect of tillage on double-croppped flax/cotton production and fiber properties. Online. Crop Management doi:10.1094/CM-2007-0803-01-RS.

POLYGALA MYRTIFOLIA 'CHAPMAN FIELD', AN EVER-BLOOMING SUBTROPICAL FLOWERING SHRUB - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T. 2005. Polygala myrtifolia 'chapman field', an ever-blooming subtropical flowering shrub. Hortscience. 40(3):864-865

CURRENT STATUS OF THE SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORIES OF THE NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell II, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Goenaga, R.J., Zee, F.T. 2004. Current Status of the Subtropical and Tropical Germplasm Repositories of the National Plant Germplasm System. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:182-187.

BREEDING AND SELECTION OF JACKFRUIT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Campbell, R., El-Sawa, S., Wasielewsk, J.I., Ledesma, N., Ayala-Silva, T. 2004. Breeding and selection of jackfruit for south Florida. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:193-194.

SUGARCANE YELLOW LEAF VIRUS IN THE WORLD COLLECTION OF SUGARCANE AND RELATED GRASSES AT MIAMI, FLORIDA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Comstock, J.C., Miller, J.D., Schnell II, R.J., Ayala Silva, T. 2005. Sugarcane yellow leaf virus in the world collection of sugarcane and related grasses at Miami, Florida. Proceedings International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists 25:691-693.

CHANGES IN SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE OF WHEAT LEAVES IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC MACRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala Silva, T., Beyl, C.A. 2004. Changes in Spectral Reflectance of Wheat Leaves in Response to Specific Macronutrient Deficiency. Advances in Space Research.

EVALUATION OF NEW CITRUS ROOTSTOCKS FOR 'BEARSS' LIME PRODUCTION IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Castle, W.S., Schnell II, R.J., Crane, J.H., Grosser, J.W., Gmitter, F.G., Ayala Silva, T., Bowman, K.D. 2004. Evaluation of new citrus rootstocks for 'Bearss' lime production in southern Florida. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:174-181.

EFFECT OF GROWTH REGULATORS ON YIELD AND FIBER QUALITY AND QUANTITY IN FLAX (LINUM USITATISSIMUM L.) - (Abstract)

Ayala Silva, T., Akin, D.E., Foulk, J.A., Dodd, R. 2004. Effect of growth regulators on yield and fiber quality and quantity in flax. 31st Annual Meeting Plant Growth Regulation Society of America. August 1-4, 2004. Charleston Riverview Hotel, Charleston, SC. p 26-27. ABSTRACT ONLY.

EFFECT OF GROWTH REGULATORS ON YIELD AND FIBER QUALITY AND QUANTITY IN FLAX - (Abstract)

Ayala Silva, T., Akin, D.E., Foulk, J.A., Dodd, R. 2004. Effect of growth regulators on yield and fiber quality and quantity in flax. Plant Growth Regulator Society of America Meeting. PGRSA Quarterly, 32(2)48. ABSTRACT ONLY.