Projects

CONSERVATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND EVALUATION OF CROP GENETIC RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATED INFORMATION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413278

DISCOVERY OF NEW PHYTOCHEMICALS IN GUAR Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 410501

Publications

Characterization of regenerated butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) accessions for morphological, phenology, reproductive and potential nutraceutical, pharmaceutical trait utilization. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Sep-08)

Anthocyanin Content in Seeds, Leaves and Flowers of Lablab Purpureus - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2008. Anthocyanin Content in Seeds, Leaves and Flowers of Lablab Purpureus. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CD-ROM.

Exploiting the USDA Castor Bean and Peanut Germplasm Collection as a Potential Energy Crop for Biodiesel Production - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Pittman, R.N., Chinnan, M., Pederson, G.A. 2008. Exploiting the USDA Castor Bean and Peanut Germplasm Collection as a Potential Energy Crop for Biodiesel Production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CD-ROM.

Special-Purpose Legume Species Curated at the USDA, ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit for Use As New Ornamentals and Potentially New Phytopharmaceuticals - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Knauft, D. 2008. Special-Purpose Legume Species Curated at the USDA, ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit for Use As New Ornamentals and Potentially New Phytopharmaceuticals. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. ASHS Meeting Abstracts. 43:1266-1267.

Evaluation of Lespedeza Germplasm Genetic Diversity and Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Jorge, M., Morris, J.B., Zhenbang, C., Barkley, N.L., Pederson, G.A. 2008. Evaluation of Lespedeza Germplasm Genetic Diversity and Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia. Conservation Genetics: DOI 10.1007/s10592-008-9524-2

Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Lespedeza Germplasm and Analysis of Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Mosjidis, J., Morris, J.B., Chen, Z., Barkley, N.L., Pederson, G.A. 2008. Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Lespedeza Germplasm and Analysis of Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XVI, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, CA. p.152.

Macrotyloma Axillare and M. uniflorum: Descriptor Analysis, Anthocyanin Indexes, and Potential Uses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B. 2008. Macrotyloma Axillare and M. uniflorum: Descriptor Analysis, Anthocyanin Indexes, and Potential Uses. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 55: 5-8.

A Survey of Sesamin and Composition of tocopherol Variability from Seeds of 11 Diverse Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotypes using HPLC-PDA-ECD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williamson, K.S., Morris, J.B., Pye, Q.N., Kamat, C.D., Hensley, K. 2008. A survey of sesamin and composition of tocopherol variability from seeds of 11 diverse sesame (sesamum indicum l.) genotypes using hplc-pda-ecd. Phytochemical Analysis 19: 311-322.

Anthocyanin and Potential Therapeutic Traits in Clitoria, Desmodium, Corchorus, Catharanthus, and Hibiscus Species - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2007. Anthocyanin and Potential Therapeutic Traits in Clitoria, Desmodium, Corchorus, Catharanthus, and Hibiscus Species. ISHS Acta Horticulturae (756), International Symposium on Medicinal and Nutraceutical Plants. Available: http://www.ishs.org

RHYNCHOSIA MINIMA (L.) DC. - REGENERATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND POTENTIAL USES FOR NATURAL PRODUCTS AND FLAVONOIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Aug-07)

Anthocyanin Content in Leaves and Flowers of Several Hibiscus Species - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2007. Anthocyanin Content in Leaves and Flowers of Several Hibiscus Species [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p-45.

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Castor Bean for Biodiesel Utilization - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Castor Bean for Biodiesel Utilization. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. p69-2.

VARIABILITY OF FLAVONOID CONTENT AND SEED-COAT COLOR IN DIFFERENT LEGUMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Morris, J.B., Pittman, R.N., Davis, J., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Variability of flavonoid content and seed-coat color in different legumes. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter. 6(1):300-325

One Hundred Years of Some Specialty Legume Genetic Resource Contributions and Future Considerations - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B. 2007. One Hundred Years of Some Specialty Legume Genetic Resource Contributions and Future Considerations. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov 4-8, New Orleans. 2007 CDROM.

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of the USDA Lablab Purpureus Germplasm Collection Using SSR Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Jenkins, T., Pederson, G.A. Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of the USDA Lablab Purpureus Germplasm Collection Using SSR Markers. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 82:571-578.

Characterization of Guar [Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] Genetic Resources for Flavonoid Traits - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2007. Characterization of Guar [Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] Genetic Resources for Flavonoid Traits [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting, Abstract ID: 135

Genetic Diversity of Lablab (L. purpureus) Germplasm Assessed by SSR Markers - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Jenkins, T., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Genetic Diversity of Lablab (L. purpureus) Germplasm Assessed by SSR Markers. Plant & Animal Genome XV.p.112

Flavonoid Content in Seeds of Guar Germplasm using HPLC. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2006. Flavonoid Content in Seeds of Guar Germplasm using HPLC. Plant Genetic Resources. 5:96-99.

INTEGRATION OF BIOCHEMICAL AND GENETIC DATA FOR CROTALARIA GERMPLASM ANALYSIS - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Dean, R.E., Davis, J. 2006. Integration of biochemical and genetic data for crotalaria germplasm analysis. ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Electronic version of Crop Science. Available: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2006am/c8/paper/index

DIETARY FIBER AND PROTEIN VARIABILITY AMONG 33 GUAR [CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (L). TAUB.] GENOTYPES IN THE U.S. NATIONAL COLLECTION - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Kays, S.E., Kim, Y. 2006. Dietary fiber and protein variability among 33 guar [cyamopsis tetragonoloba (l). taub.] genotypes in the u.s. national collection. American Society of Plant Biologists. Available: http://abstracts.aspb.org/pb2006/public/P04/P04010.html.

AN UNUSUAL STRAIN OF ALFALFA MOSAIC VIRUS DETECTED IN CROTALARIA SPP. GERMPLASM IN GEORGIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Barkley, N.L., Morris, J.B. 2006. An unusual strain of alfalfa mosaic virus detected in crotalaria spp. germplasm in georgia. Plant Pathology Journal 5(3): 397-400.

CLOVER - (Book/Chapter) - (16-May-06)

VARIABILITY OF FLAVONOID CONTENT IN DIFFERENT LEGUMES - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Morris, J.B., Pittman, R.N., Davis, J., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Variability of flavonoid content in different legumes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2006 International Annual Meetings, November 12-16, Indianapolis, IN. 2006 CDROM.

GENETIC VARIATION IN TOTAL AND SOLUBLE DIETARY FIBER AMONG CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) TAUB. GENOTYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kays, S.E., Morris, J.B., Kim, Y. 2006. Genetic variation in total and soluble dietary fiber among cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) taub. genotypes. Journal of Food Quality. 29(4):383-392.

EVALUATION OF SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO POWDERY MILDEW - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B., Cunfer, B.M. 2006. Evaluation of subterranean clover germplasm for resistance to powdery mildew. American Phytopathological Society, B&C Tests, Vol 21:FC058, p. 1

SWORDBEAN(CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS (L.) DC. GENETIC RESOURCES REGENERATED FOR POTENTIAL MEDICAL, NUTRACEUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B. 2007. Swordbean(canavalia ensiformis (l.) dc. genetic resources regenerated for potential medical, nutraceutical and agricultural traits. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 54:585-592

MOLECULAR GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF CROTALARIA GERMPLASM: POTENTIAL NEW CROP FOR NEMATODE CONTROL AND NITROGEN FIXATION - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Mosjidis, J.A., Morris, J.B., Dean, R.E., Jenkins, T.M., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Molecular genetic characterization of crotalaria germplasm: Potential new crop for nematode control and nitrogen fixation. In: Proceedings of the Plant and Animal Genome XIV, January 14-18, 2006, San Diego, CA. p. 136.

REGENERATION OF TEN TRIFOLIUM SPECIES ENDEMIC TO THE CENTRAL AFRICAN CONTINENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B. 2005, Regeneration of ten trifolium species endemic to the central african continent. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, Issue No. 144, p. 30-33.

VELVETBEAN GENOTYPES REDUCE NEMATODES - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Walker, J.T. 2005. Velvetbean genotypes reduce nematodes. In: Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. 2005 CDROM.

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.

FORAGE GENETIC RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH UTILIZATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pederson, G.A., Newman, M.L, aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Morris, J.B. 2005. Forage genetic resources for research utilization. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings 2005 [CD ROM] Vol. 14

GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CROTOLARIA GERMPLASM ASSESSED THROGH PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF EST-SSR MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Mosjidis, J.A., Morris, J.B., Dean, R.E., Jenkins, T.M., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Genetic diversity of crotolaria germplasm assessed throgh phylogenetic analysis of est-ssr markers. Genome 49:707-715.

TOTAL DIETARY FIBER VARIABILITY AND POTENTIAL PHYTOPHARMACEUTICAL TRAITS IN A CROSS SECTION OF CROTALARIA JUNCEA GENETIC RESOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B., Kays, S.E. 2005. Total dietary fiber variability and potential phytopharmaceutical traits in a cross section of crotalaria juncea genetic resources. Crop Science. 45:1826-1829

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF GUAR (CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA) GERMPLASM - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R.E., Wang, M.L. 2004. Molecular characterization of guar (cyamopsis tetragonoloba) germplasm. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Madison, WI. CDROM.

SESAMIN AND TOCOPHEROL VARIANTS IN SESAME SEEDS FROM GENOTYPES REGENERATED IN GEORGIA, U.S.A. - (Abstract)

Williamson, K.S., Hensley, K., Morris, J.B. 2004. Sesamin and tocopherol variants in sesame seeds from genotypes regenerated in georgia, u.s.a.. In: Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops, New Uses Council. Industrial Crops and Uses to Diversify Agriculture, Joint Annual Meeting, Sept 19-22, 2004. p. 41. In: Proceedings Assoc for Advancement of Industrial Crops (AAIC) Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

LECTIN QUANTIFIED AMONG LABLAB PURPUREUS GENETIC RESOURCES REGENERATED IN GEORGIA, U.S.A. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Tolford, S., Mcarthur, J.G., Morris, J.B. 2004. Lectin quantified among lablab purpureus genetic resources regenerated in georgia, USA. North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & the Trifolium Conference [abstract]. Available: www.naaic.org/meetings/national/2004naaic&tc/2004abstracts/jmorris.pdf.

TRANSFER OF SSR MARKERS ACROSS THE LEGUME FAMILY FOR GERMPLASM CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Newman, M.L. (aka), Harrison Dunn, M.L., Dean, R., Pittman, R.N., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2004. Transfer of ssr markers across the legume family for germplasm characterization and evaluation; Plant genetic resources 2(2); p.107-119, DOI:10.1079/pgr 200441

NUTRACEUTICALS AND POTENTIAL SOURCES OF PHYSOPHARMACEUTICALS FROM GUAR AND VELVETBEAN GENETIC RESOURCES REGENERATED IN GEORGIA, USA - (Book/Chapter)

Morris, J.B., Moore, K., Eitzen, J. 2004. Nutraceuticals and potential sources of physopharmaceuticals from guar and velvetbean genetic resources regenerated in georgia, usa. Current Topics in Phytochemistry. 6:125-130

BIO-FUNCTIONAL LEGUMES WITH NUTRACEUTICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B., Biofunctional legumes with nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses. Economic botany, 2005. Economic botany 57:254-261.

NUTRACEUTICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL USES OF LEGUMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B. 2004. Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical uses of legumes. Encyclopedia of plant and crops science. Morris, J.B., 2004. Legumes: nutraceutical and pharmaceutical uses in encylopedia of plant and crop science ed. Robert M. Goodman, p. 651-655.

SHUFFLING DNA MARKERS WITHIN THE LEGUME FAMILY FOR GERMPLASM CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION - (Abstract)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Dean, R., Pittman, R.N., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2004. Shuffling dna markers within the legume family for germplasm characterization and evaluation. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Plant and Animal Genome XII, Jan 10-14, 2004, P-530, P. 203

VELVETBEAN: A SPECIAL-PURPOSE LEGUME FOR IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL AND MEDICINAL APPLICATIONS - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Moore, K.M., Eitzen, J.B. Velvetbean: a special-purpose legume for important agricultural and medicinal applications. Crop science, 2003. Agronomy abstracts (cd-rom).

GUAR: A POTENTIAL NEW CROP IN GEORGIA, USA - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Moore, K.M., Eitzen, J.B. Guar: a potential new crop in georgia, usa, Industrial crops and products, 2003. Assoc. for advancement of industrial crops abstract, p-48.

PHYTOCHEMICAL TRAITS IN THE GENETIC RESOURCES OF CASTORBEAN - (Book/Chapter)

Morris, J.B. 2004. Phytochemical traits in the genetic resources of castorbean. Current Topics in Plant Biology. 5:63-67.

ARS RESEARCH ON NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

AKEY, D.H., ARTHUR, F.H., DE LUCCA II, A.J., GIBSON, D.M., HARRISON JR, H.F., PETERSON, J.K., GEALY, D.R., TWORKOSKI, T., WILSON, C.L., MORRIS, J.B. ARS RESEARCH ON NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. 2003. v. 59. p. 708-717.

RELATIVES OF COMMON BEAN WITH NUTRACEUTICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Relatives of common bean with nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses. Agronomy abstracts, 2002. Agron. abstracts (cd-rom).

INDUSTRIAL, NUTRACEUTICAL, AND MEDICAL USES OF CASTOR GENETIC RESOURCES - (Abstract)

Morris, J.B., Industrial, nutraceutical, and medical uses of castor genetic resources. Agronomy abstracts, 2002. Assoc. advancement of industrial crop abstract, p24 (2002).

JACKBEAN ACCESSIONS, AS SOIL AMENDMENTS, VARY IN SUPPRESSING ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE - (Abstract)

Walker, J.T., Morris, J.B. Jackbean accessions, as soil amendments, vary in suppressing root-knot nematode. Phytopathology, 2002. Phytopathology abstract (2002).

THE CASE FOR MULTIPLE-USE PLANT GERMPLASM COLLECTIONS AND A STRATEGY FOR IMPLEMENTATION. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greene, S.L. and J.B. Morris. 2001. The case for multiple-use plant germplasm collections and a strategy for implementation. Crop Sci. 41:886-892