Projects

DEVELOPMENT OF POTATO VARIETIES AND GERMPLASM WITH IMPROVED RESISTANCES, PRODUCTION EFFICIENCIES, AND TUBER QUALITIES FOR THE WESTERN U.S. Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412111

COLLECTION OF INDUSTRY INFORMATION NECESSARY TO MANAGE EMERGING AND EXISTING PESTS IN POTATO Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412254

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR DIVERSE STRAINS OF POTATO VIRUS Y (U OF IDAHO) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412143

POTATO TRANSLATION INITIATION FACTOR 4E (EIF4E) OVER-EXPRESSION TO OBTAIN RESISTANCE TO PVY IN SUSCEPTIBLE POTATO VARIETIES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413371

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR DIVERSE STRAINS OF POTATO VIRUS Y (CORNELL UNIVERSITY) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412127

Publications

Mapping of the potato leafroll virus resistance gene, Rlretb, from Solanum etuberosum identifies interchromosomal translocations among its E-genome chromosomes 4 and 9 relative to the A-genome of Solanum L. sect. Petota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kelley, K., Whitworth, J.L., Novy, R.G. 2009. Mapping of the potato leafroll virus resistance gene, Rlretb, from Solanum etuberosum identifies interchromosomal translocations among its E-genome chromosomes 4 and 9 relative to the A-genome of Solanum L. sect. Petota. 2009 Molecular Breeding 23:489-500.

Highland Russet: A Full Season, Processing Variety with High Yields of Uniform U.S. No. 1 Tubers - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Nov-08)

Identification of Potato virus Y Strains Associated with Tuber Damage During a Recent Virus Outbreak in Potato in Idaho - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karasev, A.V., Meacham, T., Hu, X., Whitworth, J.L., Gray, S.M., Olsen, N., Nolte, P. 2008. Identification of Potato virus Y Strains Associated with Tuber Damage During a Recent Virus Outbreak in Potato in Idaho. Plant Disease.92:1371

Emerging diversity in Potato virus Y poses new challenges for the U.S. potato industry - (Abstract)

Gray, S.M., Karasev, A., Lorenzen, J., Whitworth, J.L., Nolte, P., Perry, K. 2008. Emerging diversity in Potato virus Y poses new challenges for the U.S. potato industry. Phytopathology. 98:S61.

Willamette: A Chipping Cultivar with High Yield and Specific Gravity, Low Incidence of Hollow Heart and Brown Center, and Suitability for Fresh-Market Usage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mosley, A.R., Yilma, S., Hane, D.C., James, S.R., Rykbost, K.A., Shock, C.C., Love, S.L., Corsini, D.L., Pavek, J.J., Thornton, R.E., Charlton, B.A., Eldredge, E.P., Novy, R.G., Pavek, M.J., Knowles, N.R., Whitworth, J.L., Brown, C.R., Stark, J.C., Vales, M.I. 2008. Willamette: A Chipping Cultivar with High Yield and Specific Gravity, Low Incidence of Hollow Heart and Brown Center, and Suitability for Fresh-Market Usage. American Journal of Potato Research 85(1): 85-92

Multiple-Site Identification of Potato Parent Clones Conferring High Levels of Late Blight Resistance with a Corresponding Genetic Model for Resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitworth, J.L., Novy, R.G., Pavek, J.J., Corsini, D.L., Lozoya-Saldana, H., Yilma, S., Mosley, A.R. 2007. Multiple-Site Identification of Potato Parent Clones Conferring High Levels of Late Blight Resistance with a Corresponding Genetic Model for Resistance. American Journal of Potato Research.84: 313-321

Potato breeding and certification in North America - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitworth, J.L., Novy R.G. 2007. Potato Breeding and certification in North America. Phytopathology 97:S153 (Abstract)

Incidence, transmission and molecular characterization of Potato virus S from selected potato cultivars in Washington State - (Abstract)

Pappu, H., Druffel, K., Whitworth J. and Pavek, M. 2007. Incidence, transmission and molecular characterization of Potato virus S from selected potato cultivars in Washington State. Phytopathology 97:S89 (Abstract)

Characterization of the Expression and Inheritance of Potato Leafroll Virus (Plrv) and Potato Virus Y (Pvy) Resistance in Three Generations of Germplasm Derived from Solanum Etuberosum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novy, R.G., Gillen, A.M., Whitworth, J.L. 2007. Characterization of the expression and inheritance of potato leafroll virus (PLRV) and potato virus y (PVY) resistance in three generations of germplasm derived from solanum etuberosum. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 114:1161-1172

Segregation of progeny of Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena for foliar and tuber resistance to late blight. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novy, R.G., Miller, J.S., Porter, L., Whitworth, J.L., Lozoya-Saldana, H. 2007. Segregation of progeny of Solanum tuberosum subsp. andigena for foliar and tuber resistance to late blight.. American Journal of Potato Research. 84(1): 106-107

Development of molecular markers for introgression of potato leafroll virus resistance from S. etuberosum into cultivated potato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kelley, K., Gillen, A.M., Whitworth, J.L., Novy, R.G. Development of molecular markers for introgression of potato leafroll virus resistance from S. etuberosum into cultivated potato. American Journal of Potato Research. 84(1):97

Identification of potato breeding clones that confer high levels of late blight resistance to their progeny - (Abstract)

Whitworth, J.L., Novy R.G., Lozoya-Saldana H., Yilma S., Mosley, A.R. and Vales I.M.. Identification of potato breeding clones conferring high levels of late blight resistance to their progeny in Toluca Valley, Mexico. Amer. J. Potato Res 84:120 (Abstract)

Genetic Contribution to the Management of the Potato Crop (Contribucion Genetica al Manejo del Cultivo de la Papa) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Brown, C.R. and J. Whitworth. 2006. Genetic Contribution to the Management of the Potato Crop. Proceedings of the 45th Annual Washington State Potato Conference. February 7-9, 2006, Moses Lake, WA. pp. 145-149

Gemstar Russet: a New Russet Potato Variety with High Yield, Good Culinary Quality, Excellent Fresh Market Appearance, and Resistance to Common Scab - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Love, S.L., Novy, R.G., Whitworth, J.L., Corsini, D.L., Pavek, J.J., Mosley, A.R., Pavek, M.J., Knowles, R.K., Brown, C.R., James, S.R., Hane, D.C. 2006. Gemstar russet: a new russet potato variety with high yield, good culinary quality, excellent fresh market appearance, and resistance to common scab. American Journal of Potato Research. 2006. 83:171-180.

The Primary in Vitro Steroidal Alkaloid Glucosyltransferase from Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mc Cue, K.F., Allen, P.V., Shepherd, L., Blake, A., Whitworth, J.L., Maccree, M., Rockhold, D.R., Stewart, D., Davies, H., Belknap, W.R. 2006. The primary in vitro steroidal alkaloid glucosyltransferase from potato (solanum tuberosum). Phytochemistry. 67 (15):1590-1597

Effect of Potato Virus Y on Yield of Three Potato Cultivars Grown under Different Nitrogen Levels. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitworth, J.L., Nolte, P., Mcintosh, C., Davidson, R. 2006. Effect of potato virus y on yield of three potato cultivars grown under different nitrogen levels.. Plant Disease. 90:73-76

Defender: a High-Yielding, Processing Potato Cultivar with Foliar and Tuber Resistance to Late Blight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novy, R.G., Love, S.L., Corsini, D.L., Pavek, J.J., Whitworth, J.L., Mosley, A.R., James, S.R., Hane, D.C., Shock, C.C., Rykbost, R.Y., Brown, C.R., Thornton, R.E., Knowles, N.R., Pavek, M.J., Olsen, N., Inglis, D.A. 2006. Defender: a high-yielding, processing potato cultivar with foliar and tuber resistance to late blight. American Journal of Potato Research.83(1):126

Quality Seed: Seed Improvement, Cultivar and Healthy Seed Lot Selection, and the Certification Process - (Book/Chapter)

Whitworth, J.L., Davidson, R. 2007. Quality seed: seed improvement, cultivar and healthy seed lot selection, and the certification process. Potato Health Mangement 2nd Edition APS Series. 2nd ed. Minnesota: APS Press; 2008. p 31-42.

Western Russet: a New Potato Variety with Excellent Fresh Market and Frozen-Fried Processing Quality and Field Resistance to Common Scab and Pvy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Love, S.L., Novy, R.G., Whitworth, J.L., Corsini, D.L., Pavek, J.J., Mosley, A.R., Pavek, M.J., Knowles, R.K., Brown, C.R., James, S.R., Hane, D.C. 2006. Western russet: a new potato variety with excellent fresh market and frozen-fried processing quality and field resistance to common scab and pvy. American Journal of Potato Research. 2006. 83:161-169.

Defender: a High-Yielding, Processing Potato Cultivar with Foliar and Tuber Resistance to Late Blight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novy, R.G., Love, S., Corsini, D.L., Pavek, J.J., Whitworth, J.L., Mosley, A.R., James, S.R., Hane, D.C., Shock, C.C., Rykbost, K.A., Brown, C.R., Thornton, R.E., Knowles, N.R., Pavek, M.J., Olsen, N., Inglis, D.A. 2006. Defender: a high-yielding, processing potato cultivar with foliar and tuber resistance to late blight. American Journal of Potato Research. 83:9-19

Potato Virus Y Strains - (Government Publication)

Whitworth, J.L. 2005. Potato virus y strains. Electronic Publication.

Effect of Potato Virus Y (Pvy) on Yield of Russet Norkotah Lines - (Abstract)

Whitworth, J.L., Hamm, P.B., Hane, D.C., Mcintosh, C.S. 2006. Effect of potato virus y (pvy) on yield of russet norkotah lines. American Journal of Potato Research. 83:138.

Summit Russet: a New Russet Potato Variety with Good Fresh Market and Frozen Processing Qualities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Love, S.L., Novy, R.G., Whitworth, J.L., Corsini, D.L., Pavek, J.J., Mosley, A.R., Thornton, R.E., Knowles, N.R., James, S.R., Hane, D.C. 2005. Summit russet: a new russet potato variety with good fresh market and frozen processing qualities. American Journal of Potato Research. 82(6):425-432.

Identification and Characterization of a Novel Udp-Glucose: Solanidine Glucosyl Transferase at the Committed Step in Steroidal Glycoalkaloid Biosynthesis in Potatoes. - (Abstract)

Mc Cue, K.F., Allen, P.V., Shepherd, L., Blake, A., Whitworth, J.L., Rockhold, D.R., Stewart, D., Davies, H., Belknap, W.R. 2005. Identification and characterization of a novel udp-glucose: solanidine glucosyl transferase at the committed step in steroidal glycoalkaloid biosynthesis in potatoes. American Journal of Potato Research. 83 (1): 123

Canada/us-Management Plan for Potato Viruses That Cause Tuber Necrosis - (Other) - (16-Feb-05)

Effect of Potato Virus Y on Yield of Potato Grown under Different Nitrogen Levels (ABS.) - (Abstract)

Whitworth, J. L., Nolte, P., McIntosh, C. S, and Davidson, R. D. 2005. Effect of Potato Virus Y on yield of potato grown under different nitrogen levels (abs). American Journal of Potato Research 82:(1)96

Virus Management in University of Idaho; Proceedings of the Winter Commodity Schools, 2004. Vol 36:137-140. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitworth, J.L. 2004. Virus management in university of idaho; proceedings of the winter commodity schools, 2004. vol 36:137-140.. Idaho Potato School.