Publications

Vitamin C content of organically grown produce - (Abstract)

Hyatt, J.D., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Rice, S. 2008. Vitamin C content of organically grown produce [abstract]. Oklahoma Research Day, October 26, 2007. Paper No. 06.08.15, p. 127.

Watermelon, phytochemicals and health - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Wu, G., Clevidence, B.A. 2008. Watermelon, phytochemicals, and health. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. 37th Annual Meeting, August 24-28, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. p. 138-139.

Watermelon enhances arginine availability in an animal model study - (Abstract)

(01-May-08)

Rootstock of interspecific squash hybrids (Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata) increases lycopene content of watermelon - (Abstract)

(01-May-08)

A fresh-market production system for the U. S. Southern Plains using short and intermediate daylength onion cultivars - (Abstract)

(01-May-08)

Mango variation in vitamin C and beta carotene with cultivar and country of origin - (Abstract)

(01-May-08)

Accumulation of lycopene as an indicator of maturity in personal-size melons - (Abstract)

(01-May-08)

Effects of mineral nutrition on carotenoid content in spinach - (Abstract)

(15-Mar-08)

A review of production systems on watermelon quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Lopez Galarza, S., Sakata, Y. 2008. A review of production systems on watermelon quality. In: Pitrat, M., editor. Cucurbitaceae 2008, Proceedings of the IXth EUCARPIA, May 21-24, 2008, Avignon, France. p. 515-520.

Cucurbit grafting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Sakata, Y., Lopez-Galarza, S., Maroto, J.V., Lee, S., Huh, Y., Sun, Z., Miguel, A., King, S.R., Cohen, R., Lee, J. 2008. Cucurbit grafting. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 27:50-74.

Lycopene accumulation in watermelon - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Webber III, C.L., King, S.R., Jeffery, J., Bang, H. 2008. Lycopene accumulation in watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 43(3):614-615.

Grafting effects on vegetable quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Hassell, R., Levi, A., King, S.R., Zhang, X. 2008. Grafting effects on vegetable quality. HortScience. 43(6):1670-1672.

Mother nature¿s packaging and organization of carotenoids in watermelon and cantaloupe - (Abstract)

Fish, W.W. 2008. Mother nature¿s packaging and organization of carotenoids in watermelon and cantaloupe [abstract]. HortScience. 43(3):614.

Carotenoids in watermelon and mango - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Carotenoids in watermelon and mango. Acta Horticulturae. 746:259-264.

LSW-177 and LSW-194: Red-fleshed watermelon lines with low-total soluble solids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Levi, A. 2008. LSW-177 and LSW-194: Red-fleshed watermelon lines with low-total soluble solids. HortScience. 43(2):538-539.

Dietary supplementation with watermelon pomace juice enhances arginine availability and ameliorates the metabolic syndrome in Zucker diabetic fatty rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, G., Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Siddiq, M., Dolan, K.D., Kelley, K.A., Heaps, C.L., Meininger, C.J. 2007. Dietary supplementation with watermelon pomace juice enhances arginine availability and ameliorates the metabolic syndrome in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Journal of Nutrition. 137:2680-2685.

Blueberry fruit response to postharvest application of ultraviolet radiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Howard, L. 2008. Blueberry fruit response to postharvest application of ultraviolet radiation. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 47:280-285.

Enhancement of tomato fruit lycopene by potassium is cultivar dependent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taber, H., Perkins Veazie, P.M., White, W., Li, S., Rodermel, S., Xu, Y. 2008. Enhancement of tomato fruit lycopene by potassium is cultivar dependent. HortScience. 43(1):159-165.

Pilot survey results to prioritize research needs in the watermelon industry - (Trade Journal)

King, S., Davis, A.R. 2007. Pilot survey results to prioritize research needs in the watermelon industry. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 28-29:43-46(2005-2006).

Hot topics for watermelon research: A survey of the industry - (Abstract)

King, S.R., Davis, A.R. 2007. Hot topics for watermelon research: A survey of the industry [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):454.

MSW-28 a full flavor crisp watermelon line with high lycopene and medium brix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., King, S. 2007. MSW-28 a full flavor crisp watermelon line with high lycopene and medium brix. HortScience. 42(7):1715-1716.

Grafting effects on vegetable quality - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., King, S.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Levi, A. 2007. Grafting effects on vegetable quality [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):802.

Postharvest Challenges for Organically Grown Orchard Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Lester, G.E. 2008. Postharvest challenges for organically grown orchard fruit. HortScience. 43(1): 35-37.

Short-term storage options for fresh-market onions - (Abstract)

Shrefler, J., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Taylor, M., Goodson, T. 2007. Short-term storage options for fresh-market onions [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):1020.

Grafting increases lycopene in seedless watermelon - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Zhang, X., Lu, G., Huan, J. 2007. Grafting increases lycopene in seedless watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):959.

Enhancement of tomato fruit lycopene by potassium is cultivar-dependent - (Abstract)

Taber, H.G., Perkins Veazie, P.M., White, W.S., Rodermel, S.R. 2007. Enhancement of tomato fruit lycopene by potassium is cultivar-dependent [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):934.

Ripening events in seeded watermelons - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Davis, A.R. 2007. Ripening events in seeded watermelons [abstracts]. HortScience. 42(4):927.

Postharvest evaluations comparing Primocane- and Floricane-fruiting blackberries - (Abstract)

McCall-Thomas, C., Clark, J.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Postharvest evaluations comparing Primocane- and Floricane-fruiting blackberries [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):456.

Improving shelf life of blackberries through conventional breeding - (Abstract)

Clark, J.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Improving shelf life of blackberries through conventional breeding [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):446.

Adding value to grafted watermelon: Novel benefits and potential pitfalls - (Abstract)

LaMolinarel, B.M., Isakeit, T.W., Davis, A.R., Liu, W.Z., King, S.R. 2007. Adding value to grafted watermelon: Novel benefits and potential pitfalls [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):454.

Carotenoid analysis using the puree absorbance method for germplasm screening - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Fish, W.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Levi, A., King, S. 2007. Carotenoid analysis using the puree absorbance method for germplasm screening [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):453.

Health from horticulture: What fruit can do for you! - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Health from horticulture: What fruit can do for you! In: Proceedings of the 26th Oklahoma-Arkansas Horticulture Industries Show, January 5-6, 2007, Ft. Smith, Arkansas. p. 50-52.

Onions: Transplant Production, Varieties, and Storage Trials - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shrefler, J., Goodson, T., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Onions: Transplant production, varieties, and storage trials. In: Proceedings of the 26th Oklahoma-Arkansas Horticulture Industries Show, January 5-6, 2007, Ft. Smith, Arkansas. p. 119-121.

VARIABILITY OF ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT IN RASPBERRY GERMPLASM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(31-Jan-07)

Notice of Release of MSW-28: a Watermelon Line with Medium Brix, Full Flavor and Lycopene Content, and Crisp Texture - (Germplasm Release)

(24-Jan-07)

Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collins, J.K., Wu, G., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Spears, K., Claypool, P.L., Baker, R.A., Clevidence, B.A. 2007. Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults. Nutrition. 23:261-266.

A Novel Procedure for the Extraction and Concentration of Carotenoid-containing Chromoplasts from Selected Plant Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fish, W.W. 2007. A novel procedure for the extraction and concentration of carotenoid-containing chromoplasts from selected plant systems. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:1486-1490.

Rapid method for total carotenoid detection in canary yellow-fleshed watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Collins, J., Fish, W.W., Tadmor, Y.K., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Rapid method for total carotenoid detection in canary yellow-fleshed watermelon. Journal of Food Science. 72(5):S319-S323.

Lycopene content among organically produced tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Roberts, W., Collins, J.K. 2006. Lycopene content among organically produced tomatoes. Journal of Vegetable Science. 12(4):93-106. .

Impact of cultivar and production practices on yield and phytonutrient content of organically grown watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K. 2006. Impact of cultivar and production practices on yield and phytonutrient content of organically grown watermelon. Journal of Vegetable Science. 12(4):83-91.

Interaction of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate with watermelon chromoplasts and examination of the organization of lycopene within the chromoplasts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fish, W.W. 2006. Interaction of sodium dodecyl sulfate with watermelon chromoplasts and examination of the organization of lycopene within the chromoplasts. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54(21):8294-8300.

RIPENING CHANGES IN MINI WATERMELON FRUIT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Huber, D., Maness, N. 2006. Ripening changes in mini watermelon fruit. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 578-584.

CHANGES IN CAROTENOID CONTENT DURING PROCESSING OF WATERMELON FOR JUICE CONCENTRATES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Siddiq, M., Dolan, K. 2006. Changes in carotenoid content during processing of watermelon for juice concentrates. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 585-590.

SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC QUANTITATION OF WATERMELON LYCOPENE EXTRACTED INTO AQUEOUS SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fish, W.W., Davis, A.R. 2006. Spectrophotometric quantitation of watermelon lycopene extracted into aqueous sodium dodecyl sulfate. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 1-8.

A COMPARISON OF NOVEL GRAFTING METHODS FOR WATERMELON IN HIGH-WIND AREAS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

King, S.R., Davis, A.R. 2006. A comparison of novel grafting methods for watermelon in high-wind areas. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 258-264.

LYCOPENE: FROM PLANTS TO HUMANS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Roberts, B.W. 2006. Lycopene: From plants to humans. HortScience. 41(5):1135¿1144.

Consumer acceptability of low sugar watermelon sweetened with non-calorie sweetener by a Native American community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collins, J.K., Davis, A.R., Adams, A.L., Maness, N., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2006. Consumer acceptability of low sugar watermelon sweetened with non-calorie sweetener by a Native American community. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 57:(5/6):363-368.

Carotenoid Content of Intact Watermelons after Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K. 2006. Carotenoid content of intact watermelons after storage. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 54:5868-5874.

Rootstock effects on plant vigor and watermelon fruit quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2007. Rootstock effects on plant vigor and watermelon fruit quality. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 28-29:39-42 (2005-2006).

Grafted watermelon stand survival after transplant in a high-wind area - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., King, S.R. 2007. Grafted watermelon stand survival after transplant in a high-wind area. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 12-29:35-38 (2005-2006).

Variation in carotenoids among mini watermelons produced in four locations in the Eastern U.S. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Hassell, R.L., Maynard, D.N., Schultheis, J., Jester, B., Olson, S. 2006. Variation in carotenoids among mini watermelons produced in four locations in the Eastern U.S. Cucurbitacea. p. 591-596.

Antioxidants Status of Humans after Intervention with Watermelon and Tomato Juice - (Abstract)

Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Arjmandi, B.H., Claypool, P.I., Clevidence, B.A. 2006. Antioxidants Status of Humans after Intervention with Watermelon and Tomato Juice [Abstract}. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting Technical Program Abstracts. p. 111.

IMPACT OF VARIETY AND PRODUCTION METHOD ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF ORGANICALLY GROWN WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Russo, V.M. 2006. Impact of variety and production method on yield and quality of organically grown watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1080.

DUPLICATION OF THE PHYTOENE SYNTHASE GENE IN THE CAROTENOID BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAY OF WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Bang, H., Kim, S., Leskovar, D.I., Davis, A.R., King, S.R. 2006. Duplication of the phytoene synthase gene in the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway of watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1007.

CAROTENOID CONTENT OF 50 WATERMELON CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Davis, A.R., Roberts, B.W. 2006. Carotenoid content of 50 watermelon cultivars. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:2593-2597.

LYCOPENE CONTENT OF ORGANICALLY GROWN TOMATOES - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Roberts, W. 2006. Lycopene content of organically grown tomatoes [abstract]. HortScience. 41:503.

JUICE AND CAROTENOID YIELD FROM PROCESSED WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Siddiq, M., Dolan, K.D. 2006. Juice and carotenoid yield from processed watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 41:518.

UVC LIGHT TREATMENT REDUCES DECAY OF BLUEBERRIES - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K. 2006. UVC light treatment reduces decay of blueberries [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1043.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT ON ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT OF TEN RASPBERRY CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(31-Jan-06)

ORGANIC WATERMELON VARIETY TRIAL USING LOW AND HIGH INPUT PRODUCTION METHODS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Organic watermelon variety trial using low and high input production methods. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Horticulture Industries Show. p. 97-100.

The Use of Lycopene-rich Watermelon Juice or Juice Concentrate in Different Food Systems - (Abstract)

Siddiq, M., Harte, J., Dolan, K., Khan, A., Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2006. The Use of Lycopene-rich Watermelon Juice or Juice Concentrate in Different Food Systems [abstract]. International Food Technology Meeting Abstracts. p. 223.

WATERMELONS AND HEALTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Clevidence, B.A., Wu, G. 2007. Watermelons and health. Acta Horticulturae. 731:121-127.

Watermelons and human health - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2005. Watermelons and human health [abstract]. 3rd International Cucurbit Symposium. p. 66.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRAWBERRIES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2005. Health benefits of strawberries. The Strawberry Grower. p. 14-15.

BLACKBERRY RESEARCH IN ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Clark, J.R. 2005. Blackberry research in Arkansas and Oklahoma. BRAMBLE: Newsletter of the North American Bramble Growers Association, Summer 2005. p. 9.

SENSORY EVALUATION OF LOW SUGAR WATERMELON BY CONSUMERS - (Abstract)

Collins, J.K., Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Adams, E. 2005. Sensory evaluation of low sugar watermelon by consumers [abstract]. HortScience. 40(30):883.

EVALUATING A SIMPLE SYSTEM FOR BLACKBERRY SHELF LIFE - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Clark, J.R. 2005. Evaluating a simple system for blackberry shelf life [abstract]. HortScience. 40(30):894.

LYCOPENE AND TOTAL PHENOL CONTENT OF AUTUMN OLIVE (ELAEAGNUS UMBELLATA) SELECTIONS - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Black, B.L., Fordham, I.M., Howard, L.R. 2005. Lycopene and total phenol content of autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) selections [abstract]. HortScience. 40(30):883.

'WHITE ROCK' AND 'WHITE COUNTY' FRESH-MARKET PEACHES - (Abstract)

Clark, J.R., Moore, J.N., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2005. 'White Rock' and 'White County' fresh-market peaches [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):891.

WATERMELON CULTIVAR EVALUATIONS - (Abstract)

Roberts, B.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Edelson, J.V., Shrefler, J.W., Brandenberger, L.P. 2005. Watermelon cultivar evaluations [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):872.

ARTIFICIALLY SWEETENED LOW SUGAR WATERMELON FOUND ACCEPTABLE BY NATIVE AMERICAN CONSUMER GROUPS - (Abstract)

Collins, J.K., Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Adams, E. 2005. Artificially sweetened low sugar watermelon found acceptable by native american consumer groups [abstract]. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 36E-79.

EFFECT OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE LYCOPENE CONTENT, PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SENSORY QUALITY OF WATERMELON JUICE - (Abstract)

Siddiq, M., Khan, A.A., Harte, J.B., Dolan, K.D., Collins, J.K. 2005. Effect of processing methods on the lycopene content, physico-chemical characteristics and sensory quality of watermelon juice. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 36E-17.

MATURITY INFLUENCES LYCOPENE SEGREGATION DURING FILTRATION PROCESSING OF RED-FLESHED WATERMELONS - (Abstract)

Oikonomakos, I.P., Maness, N.O., Chrz, D., Mcglynn, W., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2005. Maturity influences lycopene segregation during filtration processing of red-fleshed watermelons [abstract]. HortScience. 40(4):1030.

LYCOPENE CONTENT OF MINI WATERMELON VARIETIES GROWN AT FOUR LOCATIONS - (Abstract)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Hassell, R.L., Olson, S., Maynard, D., Schultheis, J., O'Hern, M., Magby, T., Magaby, S. 2005. Lycopene content of mini watermelon varieties grown at four locations. HortScience. 40(4):1091.

'White Rock' and 'White County' peaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clark, J.R., Moore, J.N., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2005. 'White Rock' and 'White County' peaches. HortScience. 40{5}:1561-1565.

Artificially sweetened low sugar watermelon found acceptable by Native American consumer groups - (Abstract)

Collins, J.K., Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Adams, E. 2005. Artificially sweetened low sugar watermelon found acceptable by Native American consumer groups[abstract]. 2005 Institute of Food Technology Annual Meeting. Paper No. 35E-79.

In search of high lycopene watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perkins Veazie, P.M., Davis, A.R. 2004. In search of high lycopene watermelon. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 27:51-53.

MARKETING FOR HEALTH: HUMAN WELLNESS COMPOUNDS IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2004. Marketing for health: Human wellness compounds in fruits and vegetables. 24th Annual Missouri Small Fruits and Vegetables Conference. p. 1-5.

TRIPLOID MINIWATERMELON CULTIGEN EVALUATION, SPRING 2004 - (Experiment Station)

Maynard, D.N., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2004. Triploid miniwatermelon cultigen evaluation, Spring 2004. University of Florida Extension Publication. Available: http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/watermelon%20variety%20webpage/Minimelon%20SP04/triploid_minimelon_cultigen.htm.

RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH FRESH BULB-ONION PRODUCTION FOR OKLAHOMA - (Abstract)

Shrefler, J.W., Taylor, M.J., Roberts, B.W., Webber III, C.L. 2004. Recent experience with fresh bulb-onion production for Oklahoma [abstract]. National Allium Research Conference. p. 85.