Projects

IDENTIFICATION, ELUCIDATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE AND NEMATODE RESISTANCES IN VEGETABLE CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412065

IDENTIFYING DNA MARKERS LINKED TO THE FUSARIUM WILT (RACE 1) RESISTANCE GENE IN WATERMELON Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 412587

Publications

Notice of Release of PA-559, a Root-knot Nematode Resistant, Red-fruited, Habanero-type Pepper - (Germplasm Release)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2008. Notice of Release of PA-559, a Root-knot Nematode Resistant, Red-fruited, Habanero-type Pepper. Germplasm Release. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20350, September 19, 2008.

Resistant Pepper Genotypes and Soil Treatments for Managing Root Disease and Root-knot Nematode in Pepper - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Dickson, D.W., Hassell, R., Rosskopf, E.N., Mendes, M. 2008. Resistant Pepper Genotypes and Soil Treatments for Managing Root Disease and Root-knot Nematode in Pepper. 19th International Pepper Conference Proceedings. P. 27. September 7-10, 2008, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

`TigerPaw-NR¿, a New Root-knot Nematode Resistant Habanero-type Pepper - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2008. `TigerPaw-NR¿, a New Root-knot Nematode Resistant Habanero-type Pepper. Pp. 33-34. International Pepper Conference Proceedings. September 7-10, 2008, Atlantic City, NJ.

Grafting ¿ a tool for managing root-knot nematodes in watermelon? - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Ariss, J., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2008. Grafting ¿ a tool for managing root-knot nematodes in watermelon?. Phytopathology. 98:S156.

Reaction of Wild Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in South Carolina - (Abstract)

Ariss, J., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.L. 2008. Reaction of Wild Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in South Carolina. Phytopathology. 98:S14.

Is Grafting Useful for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes in Watermelon? - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Ariss, J., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2008. Is Grafting Useful for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes in Watermelon?. HortScience. 43(3):623.

Response of Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in Field Tests - (Abstract)

Ariss, J., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.L. 2008. Response of Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in Field Tests. HortScience. 43(3):622.

Evaluation of regional and standard sweetpotato entries for reaction to southern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita - (Research Notes)

Thies, J.A., Ariss, J., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Evaluation of regional and standard sweetpotato entries for reaction to southern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report. Pp 63-64. Asheville, NC. November 19-20, 2008.

Effects of the Mi-1, N and Tabasco Genes on Infection and Reproduction of Meloidogyne Mayaguensis on Tomato and Pepper Genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brito, J.A., Stanley, R., Kaur, R., Cetintas, R., Di Vito, M., Thies, J.A., Dickson, D.W. 2007. Effects of the Mi-1, N and Tabasco Genes on Infection and Reproduction of Meloidogyne Mayaguensis on Tomato and Pepper Genotypes. Journal of Nematology. 39:327-332.

Host resistance and soil treatments for managing Pythium root rot and southern root-knot nematode in pepper - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Dickson, D.W., Hassell, R., Rosskopf, E., Mendes, M. 2007. Host resistance and soil treatments for managing Pythium root rot and southern root-knot nematode in pepper. Proceedings of the Texas Pepper Conference, November 7-9, 2007. Weslaco, TX. 11:9-10.

Response of U.S. bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions to Phytophthora capsici - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A. 2007. Response of U.S. bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions to Phytophthora capsici. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference, Islamorada, FL, 2007. p.27.

TigerPaw-NR, a New, High Yielding, Root-knot Nematode Resistant, Highly Pungent, Habanero-type Pepper - (Abstract)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2007. TigerPaw-NR, a New, High Yielding, Root-knot Nematode Resistant, Highly Pungent, Habanero-type Pepper. Proceedings of the Texas Pepper Conference, November 7-9, 2007. Weslaco, TX. 11:9.

Reactions of Regional Cooperative Southernpea (cowpea) Breeding Lines to Southern Root-knot Nematode Race 3, 2005 - (Research Notes)

Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L. 2007. Reactions of Regional Cooperative Southernpea (cowpea) Breeding Lines to Southern Root-knot Nematode Race 3, 2005. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 1:V019. DOI: 10.1094/PDMR01. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Response of Sweetpotato Genotypes to Southern Root-Knot Nematode - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Harrison Jr, H.F., Labonte, D. 2008. Response of Sweetpotato Genotypes to Southern Root-Knot Nematode. HortScience. 43:622.

Resistance of Watermelon Germplasm to Root-Knot Nematodes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2006. Resistance of Watermelon Germplasm to Root-Knot Nematodes. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference Proceedings. pp. 20-1, 20-2.

Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Ling, K., Lopez, R., Jackson, D.M., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Thies, J.A. 2006. Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings, Duck Key, FL. pp 130.

Resistance of Citrullus lanatus var. citroides germplasm to root-knot nematodes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2006. Resistance of Citrullus lanatus var. Citroides Germplasm to Root-knot Nematodes. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. pp 380-386.

USDA-ARS RESEARCH ON PRACTICES COMPATIBLE WITH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FOR MANAGEMENT OF PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES ON VEGETABLE CROPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meyer, S.L., Burelle, N.K., Davis, R.F., Thies, J.A., Zasada, I.A. 2007. USDA-ARS research on practices compatible with organic agriculture for management of plant-parasitic nematodes on vegetable crops. Journal of Vegetable Science. 12:47-81.

CHARACTERIZATION OF WATERMELON (CITRULLUS LANATUS VAR. CITROIDES) GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2007. Characterization of watermelon (citrullus lanatus var. citroides) germplasm for resistance to root-knot nematodes. Journal of Nematology. 42:1530-1533.

EVALUATION OF COWPEA GENOTYPES FOR USE AS A COVER CROP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrison Jr, H.F., Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L., Smith, J.P. 2006. Evaluation of Cowpea Genotypes for Use as a Cover Crop. HortScience. 41:1145-1148.

ASSESSMENT OF COWPEA GENOTYPES FOR USE AS A WEED-SUPPRESSING COVER CROP - (Abstract)

Harrison Jr, H.F., Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L., Smith, J.P. 2006. Assessment of cowpea genotypes for use as a weed-suppressing cover crop. HortScience. 41:991.

NOTICE OF RELEASE OF USVL-220, A NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINE - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Hassell, R., Keinath, P.A. 2006. Notice of release of usvl-220, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

RESPONSE OF COWPEA CULTIVARS TO RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI IN FIELD TESTS AT FOUR PLANTING DATES - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Berland, P.A., Fery, R.L. 2006. Response of cowpea cultivars to rhizoctonia solani in field tests at four planting dates. HortScience. 41:516.

`CHARLESTON BLACKEYE¿, A ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, BLACKEYE-TYPE SOUTHERNPEA FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FRESH-SHELL PEAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2006. `Charleston Blackeye¿, a Root-knot Nematode Resistant, Blackeye-type Southernpea for the Production of Fresh-shell Peas. HortScience. 41(3):837-838.

NOTICE OF RELEASE OF `TIGERPAW-NR¿, A ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, HABANERO-TYPE PEPPER - (Germplasm Release)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2006. Notice of Release of 'TigerPaw-NR', a Root-knot Nematode Resistant, Habanero-type Pepper. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release. January 9, 2006.

REACTIONS OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE SOUTHERNPEA (COWPEA) BREEDING LINES AND CHECKS TO SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RACE 3, 2003. - (Research Notes)

Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L. 2006. Reactions of regional cooperative southernpea (cowpea) breeding lines and checks to southern root-knot nematode race 3, 2003. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases. 21:V017.

REACTIONS OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE SOUTHERNPEA (COWPEA) BREEDING LINES AND CHECKS TO SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RACE 3, 2004. - (Research Notes)

Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L. 2006. Reactions of regional cooperative southernpea (cowpea) breeding lines and checks to southern root-knot nematode race 3, 2004. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases. 21:V017.

RESISTANCE OF SWEETPOTATO GENOTYPES TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A. 2006. Resistance of sweetpotato genotypes to root-knot nematodes. Journal of Nematology. p. 54.

REPRODUCTION OF MELOIDOGYNE MAYAGUENSIS FROM FLORIDA ON ROOT-KNOW NEMATODE RESISTANT TOMATO AND PEPPER - (Abstract) - (20-Dec-05)

NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINES CONTAINING CHLOROPLAST AND MITOCHONDRIAL GENOMES OF THE DESERT SPECIES CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2006. Novel watermelon breeding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of the desert species citrullus colocynthis. HortScience. 41:463-464.

GENETIC DIVERSITY IN WATERMELON, POSSIBLE FUTURE BENEFITS FOR ORGANIC AND SMALL FARMERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M. 2006. Genetic diversity in watermelon, possible future benefits for organic and small farmers. Proceeding of the 4th National Small Farms Conference. pg 156.

HOST RESISTANCE AND METAM SODIUM FOR MANAGING ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN A PEPPER - CUCUMBER ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B., Miller, G. 2005. Host resistance and metam sodium for managing root-knot nematodes in a pepper - cucumber rotation. Hortscience. 40(7):2080-2082.

RESPONSE OF COWPEA CULTIVARS TO RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI IN FIELD TESTS. - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Berland, P.A., Fery, R.L. 2005. Response of cowpea cultivars to rhizoctonia solani in field tests. Hortscience. 40(3):876.

CHARACTERIZATION OF RESISTANCE TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN SWEETPOTATO - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A. 2005. Characterization of resistance to root-knot nematodes in sweetpotato. Hortscience. 40(3):868-869.

REACTION OF COWPEA CULTIVARS TO RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI IN FIELD TESTS. - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Berland, P.A., Fery, R.L. 2005. Reaction of cowpea cultivars to rhizoctonia solani in field tests [abstract]. Phytopathology. 95:S102.

GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DNA MARKERS - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T., Wehner, T. 2005. Genetic linkage map for watermelon: Segregation and distribution of DNA markers [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):872.

NOTICE OF RELEASE OF 'CHARLESTON BLACKEYE', A ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, BLACKEYE-TYPE SOUTHERNPEA FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FRESH-SHELL PEAS - (Germplasm Release)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2005. Notice of release of 'Charleston Blackeye', a root-knot nematode resistant, blackeye-type southernpea for the production of fresh-shell peas. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Washington D.C. 31 January 2005.

NOTICE OF RELEASE OF USVL-205 AND USVL-210, NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINES - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Hassell, R., Keinath, A.P. 2005. Notice of release of USVL-205 and USVL-210, novel watermelon breeding lines. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. Cultivar Release. February 15, 2005.

RESISTANCE OF SWEETPOTATO GENOTYPES TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A. 2005. Resistance of sweetpotato genotypes to root-knot nematodes. Journal of Nematology. 37:398.

STABILITY OF RESISTANCE TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN 'CHARLESTON BELLE' AND "CAROLINA WONDER' BELL PEPPERS IN A SUB-TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Dickson, D.W., Fery, R.L. 2008. Stability of Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes in 'Charleston Belle' and "Carolina Wonder' Bell Peppers in a Sub-Tropical Environment. HortScience. 43:188-190.

UTILITY OF RESISTANT BELL PEPPER FOR MANAGING SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN SOUTHEASTERN U. S. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L., Dickson, D.W., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D. 2004. Utility of resistant bell pepper for managing southern root-knot nematodes in southeastern U.S. In: International Pepper Conference Proceedings, November 14-16, 2004, Naples, FL. pg 29.

ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN PEPPER (CAPSICUM CHINENSE JACQ.): DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANT HABANERO-TYPE CULTIVARS FOR U. S. GROWERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2004. Root-knot nematode resistance in pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.): Development of resistant habanero-type cultivars for U. S. growers. International Pepper Conference Proceedings, Naples, FL, November 14-16, 2004, p. 5.

REPRODUCTION OF MELOIDOGYNE MAYAGUENSIS FROM FLORIDA ON ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT TOMATO AND PEPPER - (Abstract)

Brito, J.A., Stanley, J.D., Cetintas, R., Di Vito, M., Thies, J.A., Dickson, D.W. 2004. Reproduction of meloidogyne mayaguensis from florida on root-knot nematode resistant tomato and pepper. Journal of Nematology. 36:308.

HOST RESISTANCE AND METAM SODIUM FOR MANAGING ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN A PEPPER-CUCUMBER ROTATION - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B., Miller, G. 2004. Host resistance and metam sodium for managing root-knot nematodes in a pepper-cucumber rotation [abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:S102.

EVALUATION OF COWPEA GERMPLASM FOR SEEDLING RESISTANCE TO RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI - (Abstract)

Berland, P.A., Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L. 2004. Evaluation of cowpea germplasm for seedling resistance to Rhizoctonia solani [abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:S8.

ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN CAPSICUM CHINENSE: DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANT HABANERO-TYPE CULTIVARS - (Abstract)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2004. Root-knot nematode resistance in Capsicum chinense: development of resistant habanero-type cultivars [abstract]. Hortscience. 39(4):766.

DEVELOPING GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: POLYMORPHISM SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARKERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Davis, A.R. 2004. Developing genetic linkage map for watermelon: polymorphism segregation and distribution of markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (Eds.). p. 515-523.

NOTICE OF RELEASE OF USVL-200, A NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINE - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Keinath, T. 2004. USVL-200, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

COMPOSITE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DNA MARKERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O.K., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T. 2004. Composite genetic linkage map for watermelon: segregation and distribution of dna markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (eds.) pp. 515-524.

DOUBLE-CROPPING CUCUMBERS AND SQUASH AFTER RESISTANT BELL PEPPER FOR ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B., Miller, G. 2004. Double-cropping cucumbers and squash after resistant bell pepper for root-knot nematode management. Plant Disease. 88(6):589-593.

ANALYSIS BASED ON RAPD AND ISSR MARKERS REVEALS CLOSER SIMILARITIES AMONG CITRULLUS AND CUCUMIS SPECIES THAN WITH PRAECITRULLUS FISTULOSUS (STOCKS) PANGALO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Simmons, A.M., Thies, J.A. 2005. Analysis based on rapd and issr markers reveals closer similarities among citrullus and cucumis species than with praecitrullus fistulosus (stocks) pangalo. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 52:463-470.

'KNUCKLEHULL-VNR' A BLACKEYE COWPEA MOSAIC VIRUS AND ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, CROWDER-TYPE SOUTHERNPEA - (Abstract)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A., Gillaspie Jr, A.G. 2003. 'KnuckleHull-VNR' a blackeye cowpea mosaic virus and root-knot nematode resistant, crowder-type southernpea [abstract]. Hortscience. 38(5):782.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESISTANT PEPPERS FOR MANAGING ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L., Mueller, J.D. Development and use of resistant peppers for managing root-knot nematodes [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 35(3):366.

DOUBLE CROPPING CUCUMBERS AND SQUASH AFTER RESISTANT BELL PEPPER FOR ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE MANAGEMENT - (Abstract)

Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B. 2003. Double cropping cucumbers and squash after resistant bell pepper for root-knot nematode management [abstract]. Phytopathology. 93:S82. Publication No. P-2003-0053-AMA.

METHODS FOR EVALUATING COWPEA GERMPLASM FOR SEEDLING RESISTANCE TO RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI - (Abstract)

Berland, P.A., Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L. 2003. Methods for evaluating cowpea germplasm for seedling resistance to Rhizoctonia solani [abstract]. Phytopathology. 93:S8. Publication No. P-2003-0605-AMA.

METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING COWPEA GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI - (Abstract)

Berland, P.A., Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L. 2003. Methodology for evaluating cowpea germplasm for resistance to Rhizoctonia solani [abstract]. Hortscience. 38(6):1297.

'KNUCKLEHULL-VNR', A BLACKEYE COWPEA MOSAIC VIRUS AND ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, CROWDER-TYPE SOUTHERNPEA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A., Gillaspie, A.G. 2004. 'knucklehull-vnr', a blackeye cowpea mosaic virus and root-knot nematode resistant, crowder-type southernpea. Hortscience. 39(1):183-184.

DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED SOUTHERNPEA CULTIVARS FOR HOME GARDENERS AND THE FOOD FREEZING AND FRESH MARKET INDUSTRIES - (Abstract)

Fery, R.L., Thies, J.A. 2003. Development of improved southernpea cultivars for home gardeners and the food freezing and fresh market industries [abstract]. Hortscience. 38(6):1298.

REACTIONS OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE SOUTHERNPEA (COWPEA) BREEDING LINES AND STANDARD CHECKS TO SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RACE 3, 2002 - (Research Notes)

THIES, J.A., FERY, R.L. REACTIONS OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE SOUTHERNPEA (COWPEA) BREEDING LINES AND STANDARD CHECKS TO SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RACE 3, 2003. BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL TESTS FOR CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES. 2003. Report No. 18:v017.DOI:10.1094/BC18.

NOTICE OF RELEASE OF 'KNUCKLEHULL-VNR', A BLACKEYE COWPEA MOSAIC VIRUS AND ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, CROWDER-TYPE SOUTHERNPEA - (Germplasm Release)

FERY, R.L., THIES, J.A., GILLASPIE JR, A.G. NOTICE OF RELEASE OF 'KNUCKLEHULL-VNR', A BLACKEYE COWPEA MOSAIC VIRUS AND ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT, CROWDER-TYPE SOUTHERNPEA. USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESESARCH SERVICE,Washington, D.C. 18 November 2002.

ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT BELL PEPPERS: AN ALTERNATIVE TO METHYL BROMIDE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L., Mueller, J.D. 2002. Root-knot nematode resistant bell peppers: an alternative to methyl bromide. International Pepper Conference Proceedings. http://www.pepperconference.org/proceedings/genetic_session_ipc_2002.pdf

IDENTIFICATION OF RESISTANCE TO MELOIDOGYNE ARENARIA RACE 1 IN U.S. WATERMELON PLANT INTRODUCTIONS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

THIES, J.A., LEVI, A. IDENTIFICATION OF RESISTANCE TO MELOIDOGYNE ARENARIA RACE 1 IN U.S. WATERMELON PLANT INTRODUCTIONS. CUCURBITACEAE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. p.132-137.

ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN PEPPER (CAPSICUM CHINENSE JACQ.): POTENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANT HABANERO-TYPE CULTIVARS FOR U.S. GROWERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

FERY, R.L., THIES, J.A. ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN PEPPER (CAPSICUM CHINENSE JACQ.): POTENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANT HABANERO-TYPE CULTIVARS FOR U.S. GROWERS. Proceedings of the 16th International Pepper Conference, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, November 1-12, 2002. Abstract p.9

CONSTRUCTION OF A REFERENCE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON - (Proceedings/Symposium)

LEVI, A., THOMAS, C.E., SIMMONS, A.M., THIES, J.A., DAVIS, A.R. CONSTRUCTION OF A REFERENCE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON. CUCURBITACEAE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. p.28-35

RESISTANCE OF WATERMELON (CITRULLUS SPP.) GERMPLASM TO THE PEANUT ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (MELOIDOGYNE ARENARIA RACE 1) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2003. Resistance of watermelon (citrullus spp.) germplasm to the peanut root-knot nematode (meloidogyne arenaria race 1). Hortscience. 38:1417-1421.

FIELD EFFICACY OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN 'CHARLESTON BELLE' AND 'CAROLINA WONDER' BELL PEPPER - (Abstract)

THIES, J.A., FERY, R.L., MUELLER, J.D., MILLER, G., VARN, J. FIELD EFFICACY OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN 'CHARLESTON BELLE' AND 'CAROLINA WONDER' BELL PEPPER. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 2002. v.92.p.S80