Projects

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND GENETIC BASIS OF POSTHARVEST QUALITY AND PHYTONUTRIENT CONTENT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408650

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANICALLY PRODUCED VEGETABLE CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411500

SUITABLE WATERMELON VARIETIES, WEED MANAGEMENT, AND SOIL CONDITION IMPROVEMENT IN ORGANIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 409392

Publications

A living demonstration of certified organic farming by Oklahoma State University and USDA, Agricultural Research Service - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Taylor, M.J., Davis, A.R., Roberts, B.W., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W. 2008. A living demonstration of certified organic farming by Oklahoma State University and USDA, Agricultural Research Service [abstract]. Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Joint Meeting. Houston, TX. October 5-9, 2008. 622:6.

So you're interested in organic certification - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Taylor, M.J., Roberts, W., Davis, A.R. 2008. So you're interested in organic certification [abstract]. Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Joint Meeting. Houston, TX. October 5-9, 2008. 706:6.

EST-PCR Markers Representing Watermelon Fruit Genes are Polymorphic among Watermelon Heirloom Cultivars Sharing a Narrow Genetic Base - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-May-08)

EST-Derived Expression Analysis of Watermelon Fruit Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Harris, K.R., Davis, A.R., Fei, Z.J., Giovannoni, J.J., Trebitsh, T., Salman, A., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Tadmor, V., Portnoy, V., Katzir, N. 2008. Est-derived expression analysis of watermelon fruit development. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 9:275-282.

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.

Expression and Polymorphism of Watermelon Fruit ESTs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Harris, K.R., Davis, A.R., Zhangiun, F., Giovannoni, J.J., Trebitsh, T., Salman, A., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Tadmor, Y., Portnoy, V., Katzir, N. 2008. Expression and Polymorphism of Watermelon Fruit ESTs. Acta Horticulturae. P257-262. In: M. Pitrat (ed.). Proceddings of the IX EUCARPIA Meetings on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae. INRA.

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 for disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, S.R., Davis, A.R., Liu, W., Levi, A. 2008. Grafting for disease resistance. HortScience. 43(6):1673-1675.

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.

A team effort at organics: A 4 year project report from Lane, Oklahoma - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shrefler, J., Davis, A.R., Taylor, M., Roberts, W., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J., Webber III, C.L., Bruton, B.D., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Fish, W.W. 2008. A team effort at organics: A 4 year project report from Lane, Oklahoma. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Horticultural Industries Show. January 4-5, 2008, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 170-173.

EST-SSRs of Watermelon (Citrullus sp.) Useful in Assessing Genetic Diversity among Lagenaria Siceraria Accessions - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Ling, K., Davis, A.R. 2008. Est-ssrs of watermelon (citrullus sp.) useful in assessing genetic diversity among lagenaria siceraria accessions. Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference, P643.

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.

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.

Ripening events in seeded watermelons - (Abstract)

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

Grafting for disease resistance - (Abstract)

King, S.R., Davis, A.R., Lamolinare, B., Liu, W., Levi, A. 2007. Grafting for disease resistance [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):802.

Interspecific Transferability of Watermelon EST-SSR Markers in Cucurbit Species - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Ling, K., Reddy, U. 2007. Interspecific Transferability of Watermelon EST-SSR Markers in Cucurbit Species. HortScience. 42:1012.

Microarray-Based Analysis of Gene Modulation During Watermelon Fruit Development - (Abstract)

Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Fei, Z., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Dang, P.M., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Giovannoni, J.J. 2007. Microarray-Based Analysis of Gene Modulation During Watermelon Fruit Development. HortScience. 42:447.

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.

Screening the watermelon germplasm collection for resistance to powdery mildew race 2 - (Abstract)

Tetteh, A., Wehner, T.C., Davis, A.R. 2007. Screening the watermelon germplasm collection for resistance to powdery mildew race 2 [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):896.

Semi-quantitative measurement of carotenoid development in four watermelon colors: A discussion of the impact of ploidy and other genetic factors - (Abstract)

Waters, J.R., Bang, H.Z., Davis, A.R., Leskovar, D.W., King, S.R. 2007. Semi-quantitative measurement of carotenoid development in four watermelon colors: A discussion of the impact of ploidy and other genetic factors [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):439.

Organic weed management in vegetables: Research, experiences, and opportunities - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Davis, A.R., Russo, V.M., Brandenberger, L.P. 2007. Organic weed management in vegetables: Research, experiences, and opportunities [abstract]. Proceedings of Southern Weed Science Society. 60:235.

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)

Evaluation of watermelon and related species for resistance to race 1W powdery mildew resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Tetteh, A., Wehner, T., Russo, V.M., Pitrat, M. 2007. Evaluation of watermelon and related species for resistance to race 1W powdery mildew resistance. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(6):790-795.

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.

Differential Expression of Genes in Watermelon Fruit - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Trebitsh, T., Dang, P.M. 2007. Expression of EST-Unigenes in Watermelon Fruit. Plant and Animal Genomes XV Conference. pp27.

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.

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.

Genes Expressed during Development and Ripening of Watermelon Fruit - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J. 2006. Genes expressed during development and ripening of watermelon fruit. Cucurbitaceae Proceeding. pgs 125-132.

A RAPID HEXANE-FREE METHOD FOR ANALYZING TOTAL CAROTENOID CONTENT IN CANARY YELLOW-FLESHED WATERMELON - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Collins, J.K., Fish, W.W., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Tadmor, Y.K. 2006. A rapid hexane-free method for analyzing total carotenoid content in canary yellow-fleshed watermelon. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 545-552.

WATERMELON RESISTANCE TO POWDERY MILDEW RACE 1 AND RACE 2 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Tetteh, A., Wehner, T., Pitrat, M. 2006. Watermelon resistance to powdery mildew Race 1 and Race 2. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 412-420.

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.

PI 525088-PMR, A Melon Race 1 Powdery Mildew-Resistant Watermelon Line - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Wehner, T.C., Pitrat, M. 2006. Pi 525088-pmr, a melon race 1 powdery mildew-resistant watermelon line. HortScience. 47(7):1527-15-28.

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.

ISSUES OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING "ORGANIC CERTIFICATION" AT THE LANE, OK RESEARCH CENTER - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-06)

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).

RNA Extraction Method from Fruit Tissue High in Water and Sugar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Kim, S., Hernandez, A., King, S.R. 2006. RNA extraction method from fruit tissue high in water and sugar. HortScience. 41(5):1292-1294.

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.

ORGANIC WATERMELON PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: VARIETIES AND WEED CONTROL - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Davis, A.R., Shrefler, J.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Organic watermelon production systems: Varieties and weed control [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1034.

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.

GENES EXPRESSED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT AND RIPENING OF WATERMELON FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Wechter, W.P., Thimmapuram, J. 2006. Genes Expressed during the Development and Ripening of Watermelon Fruit. Plant Cell Reports 25:1233-1245.

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.

DEVELOPING AND MAPPING EXPRESSED SEQUENCED TAGS (ESTS) FOR WATERMELON FRUIT - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Wechter, W.P., Hernandez, A. 2006. Developing expressed sequenced tags (ESTs) for watermelon fruit. HortScience. 40(3):518-519.

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.

WEED CONTROL IN ORGANIC WATERMELON VARIETY TRIALS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Webber III, C.L., Davis, A.R., Shrefler, J.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Weed control in organic watermelon variety trials. In: Dollins, D., Brendenberger, L., editors. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Horticultural Industry Show, January 6-7, 2005, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 124-127.

ORGANIC WEED CONTROL IN TWO WATERMELON VARIETY TRIALS - (Experiment Station)

Webber III, C.L., Davis, A.R., Shrefler, J.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Organic weed control in two watermelon variety trials. 2005 Vegetable Weed Control Studies, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-162, p. 31-33.

SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF CDNA CLONES ASSOCIATED WITH WATERMELON FRUIT DEVELOPMENT - (Research Notes)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Wechter, W.P., Thimmapuram, J. 2006. Sequence Analysis of CDNA Clones Associated with Watermelon Fruit Development. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez

DEVELOPING AND MAPPING OF ESTS FOR WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Wechter, W.P., Trebitsh, T. 2006. Developing and mapping of ESTS for watermelon [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. P25.

CONSTRUCTING CDNA LIBRARIES AND DEVELOPING ESTS FOR WATERMELON FRUIT - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (24-Jul-05)

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.

UPDATE ON POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANCE SCREENING IN WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Wehner, T.C., Levi, A., King, S.R. 2005. Update on powdery mildew resistance screening in watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):871.

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.

A GENETIC LINKAGE MAP AND A CDNA LIBRARY FOR WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Davis, A.R., Reddy, O., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Hernandez, A., Gusmini, G., Wehner, T.C., King, J., King, S.R. 2005. A genetic linkage map and a cDNA library for watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 40(4):1089.

DEVELOPING GENETIC LINKAGE MAP AND CDNA SUBTRACTION LIBRARY FOR WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Davis, A.R., Reddy, O., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., King, S., Hernandez, A., Gusmini, G., Wehner, T. 2005. Developing genetic linkage map and cdna subtraction library for watermelon [Abstract]. HortScience. 40:1089.

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.

The Elusive American Melonleaf - (Trade Journal)

Davis, A.R., O'Reilly, R.G., Lazell, J.D. 2005. The Elusive American Melonleaf. Cucurbit Network News. 12(2):2-3.

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.

CARIBBEAN CORALFRUIT - (Trade Journal)

Davis, A.R., O'Reilly, R.G. 2005. Caribbean Coralfruit. Cucurbit Network News. 12:1-2.

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.

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

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Xu, Y., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R. 2005. Genetic linkage map for watermelon: Segregation and distribution of aflp markers. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings XIII. pg 32.

COMPARATIVE FRUIT COLORATION IN WATERMELON AND TOMATO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tadmor, Y., King, S., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Meir, A., Wasserman, B., Hirschberg, J., Lewinsohn, E. 2005. Comparative fruit coloration in watermelon and tomato. Food Research International. 38:837-843.

Lycopene and total carotenoid content as descriptors for Citrullus lanatus: Limitations and preliminary trials - (Trade Journal)

Davis, A.R., King, S., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A., Tadmor, Y. 2007. Lycopene and total carotenoid content as descriptors for Citrullus lanatus: Limitations and preliminary trials. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 27:34-40 (2004).

FRUIT COLORATION IN WATERMELON - LESSONS FROM THE TOMATO - (Abstract)

Tadmor, Y., Katzir, N., King, S., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hirschberg, J. 2004. Fruit coloration in watermelon - lessons from the tomato. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (Eds.). p. 181-185.

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.

A RAPID SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHOD TO DETERMINE BETA-CAROTENE CONTENT IN CUCUMIS MELO - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Fish, W.W., Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2004. A rapid spectrophotometric method to determine beta-carotene content in cucumis melo. HortScience. 39(3):654.

LOW SUGAR WATERMELON FOR THE DIABETIC CONSUMER - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Roberts, W. 2004. Low sugar watermelon for the diabetic consumer [abstract]. HortScience. 39(3):654.

COMPARATIVE FRUIT COLORATION IN WATERMELON AND TOMATO - (Abstract)

Tadmor, Y., King, S., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hirschberg, J. 2004. Comparative fruit coloration in watermelon and tomato. Meeting Abstract. 3rd International Congress on Pigments in Food, L. Dufosse (ed.) (France). pg 400-402.

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.

THE PURIFICATION, PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION, AND CDNA SEQUENCE OF CANTALOUPE FRUIT POLYGALCATURONASE-INHIBITING PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fish, W.W., Davis, A.R. 2004. The purification, physical/chemical characterization, and cDNA sequence of cantaloupe fruit polygalcaturonase-inhibiting protein. Phytopathology. 94(4):337-344.

THE EFFECTS OF FROZEN STORAGE CONDITIONS ON LYCOPENE STABILITY IN WATERMELON TISSUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FISH,W.W., DAVIS,A.R., THE EFFECTS OF FROZEN STORAGE CONDITIONS ON LYCOPENE STABILITY IN WATERMELON TISSUE, JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 2003, v. 51(6) p. 3582-3585.

FIELD SCREENING OF CITRULLUS LANATUS GERMPLASM ACCESSIONS FOR RESISTANCE TO CUCURBIT INSECT PESTS - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Pair, S.D., Mitchell, F. 2003. Field screening of citrullus lanatus germplasm accessions for resistance to cucurbit insect pests [abstract]. HortScience. 36(6):1286.

CUCURBIT YELLOW VINE DISEASE: A THREAT TO THE CUCURBIT INDUSTRY? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pair, S.D., Bruton, B.D., Mitchell, F., Fletcher, J. Wayadande, A., Melcher, U. and Davis, A. Cucurbit yellow vine disease: A threat to the cucurbit industry? Proceeding of 2003 Southeastern Regional Vegetable Conference. 2003. p. 41-44.

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER? THE STORY OF ONE IBERVILLEA LINDHEIMERI PLANT - (Trade Journal)

Davis, A.R. 2003. Christmas in October? The story of one Ibervillea lindheimeri plant. Cucurbit Network News. 10:2-3.

A RAPID SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHOD FOR ANALYZING LYCOPENE CONTENT IN TOMATO AND TOMATO PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Fish, W.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2003. A rapid spectrophotometric method for analyzing lycopene content in tomato and tomato products. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 28:425-430.

WATERMELON RESISTANCE TO POWDERY MILDEW RACE 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Thomas, C.E., Levi, A., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D. 2002. Watermelon resistance to powdery mildew race 1. In: Maynard, D.N., editor. Cucurbitaceae `02. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA. 192-198.

REFLECTANCE COLORIMETRY DOES NOT EFFECTIVELY ESTIMATE LYCOPENE CONTENT IN WATERMELON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Fish, W.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2002. Reflectance colorimetry does not effectively estimate lycopene content in watermelon. Cucurbitacea 2002. p. 414-419.

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

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