Projects

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA (XF) AND OTHER EXOTIC AND INVASIVE DISEASES AND INSECT PESTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411381

IMPROVEMENT OF PRUNUS AND VITIS SCIONS FOR FRUIT QUALITY AND PEST RESISTANCE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414413

Publications

Wintercuring of Prunus dulcis cv `Butte,¿ P. webbii and their interspecific hybrid in response to Xylella fastidiosa infections - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Apr-09)

Susceptibility of certain apricot and plumcot cultivars to plum pox virus infection. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karayiannis,, I., Ledbetter, C.A. 2009. Susceptibility of certain apricot and plumcot cultivars to plum pox virus infection. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS)825:153-156.

Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 44 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2008. Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 44. HortScience 43(5):1321-1343.

Innoculation of Almond Rootstock with Symbiotic Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hua, S.T., Browne, G.T., Ledbetter, C.A. 2007. Innoculation of Almond Rootstock with Symbiotic Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi. Meeting Proceedings.

Shell Cracking Strength in Almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A. Webb.)and its implication in uses as a value-added product. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2008. Shell Cracking Strength in Almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A. Webb.)and its implication in uses as a value-added product. Bioresource Technology. 99(13): 5567-5573.

Effects of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease on Almond Yield and Implications for Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S., Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Ledbetter, C.A., Groves, R.L. 2008. Effects of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease on Almond Yield and Implications for Management. Plant Disease 92:409-414.

Apricot variety development in California's San Joaquin Valley - (Abstract)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2007. Apricot variety development in California's San Joaquin Valley. Eucarpia Fruit Breeding and Genetics Symposium. 12th Annual Meeting, Zaragoza, Spain, September 16-20, 2007, (abstracts of meeting not published).

The use of Central Asian apricot germplasm to improve fruit quality in California adapted apricots. - (Abstract)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2007. The use of Central Asian apricot germplasm to improve fruit quality in California adapted apricots. Eucarpia Fruit Breeding and Genetics Symposium, 12th Annual Meeting, Zaragoza, Spain, September 16-20, 2007, (abstracts of meeting not published).

Using Central Asian germplasm to Improve Fruit Quality and Enhance Diversity in California Adapted Apricots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2009. Using Central Asian germplasm to Improve Fruit Quality and Enhance Diversity in California Adapted Apricots. Acta Horticulturae. 814:77-80.

Advanced Generation Peach-Almond Hybrids as Seedling Rootstocks for Almond: First Year Growth and Potential Pollenizers for Hybrid Seed Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Sisterson, M.S. 2007. Advanced Generation Peach-Almond Hybrids as Seedling Rootstocks for Almond: First Year Growth and Potential Pollenizers for Hybrid Seed Production. Euphytica. 160(2): 259-266.

Breeding of Apricot - (Book/Chapter)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2008. Breeding of Apricot. In: Temperate Fruit Crop Breeding Germplasm to Genomics. ISBN 1402069065

Susceptibility of Prunus rootstock seedlings to Xylella fastidiosa strains isolated from almond in California - (Abstract)

Chen, J., Ledbetter, C.A., Groves, R. 2007. Susceptibility of Prunus rootstock seedlings to Xylella fastidiosa strains isolated from almond in California. American Phytopathological Society, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, July 2007, (abstracts of meeting not published).

THE EFFECT OF BIOSOLIDS ON APRICOT PRODUCTION AFTER 7 YEARS OF APPLICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Banuelos, G.S., Pasakdee, S., Benes, S., Ledbetter, C.A. 2007. The effect of biosolids on apricot production after 7 years of application. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, Volume 38, Issue 11 & 12, June 2007, pages 1533-1549.

DEGRADATION OF ALMOND PELLICLE COLOR COORDINATES AT DIFFERENT STORAGE TEMPERATURES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Palmquist, D.E. 2006. Degradation of almond pellicle color coordinates at different storage temperatures. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 40(3):295-300.

REGISTER OF NEW FRUIT AND NUT VARIETIES LIST 43. - (Review Article)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2006. Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 43.HortScience 41(5);1101-1133. . HortScience.

MODIFICATION OF SUGAR PROFILES IN CALIFORNIA ADAPTED APRICOTS (PRUNUS ARMENIACA L.)THROUGH BREEDING WITH CENTRAL ASIAN GERMPLASM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Peterson, S.J., Jenner, J.F. 2006. Modification of sugar profiles in California adapted apricots (Prunus armeniaca l.)through breeding with Central Asian germplasm. Euphytica. 148: 251-250

'APACHE' AND 'KETTLEMAN': TWO EARLY-SEASON APRICOTS FOR THE FRESH MARKET. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Peterson, S.J. 2005. 'Apache' and 'Kettleman': Two Early-Season Apricots for the Fresh Market. Hortscience. 40(7):2202-2203.

COMPARING PHYSICAL MEASURES AND MECHANICAL CRACKING PRODUCTS OF 'NONPAREIL'ALMOND (PRUNUS DULCIS [MILL.] D.A. WEBB) WITH TWO ADVANCED BREEDING SELECTIONS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Palmquist, D.E. 2005. Comparing physical measures and mechanical cracking products of 'Nonpareil'almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A. Webb) with two advanced breeding selections. Journal of Food Engineering. 76:232-237.

NOTICE TO FRUIT GROWERS AND NURSERYPERSONS OF THE RELEASE OF KETTLEMAN APRICOT. - (Germplasm Release)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2005. Notice to Fruit Growers and Nurserypersons of the Release of KETTLEMAN Apricot. Germplasm Release.

REGISTER OF NEW FRUIT AND NUT VARIETIES LIST 42. - (Review Article)

Ledbetter, C.A. 2004. Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 42. HortScience. 39(6):1509.

UTILIZATION OF PAKISTANI APRICOT (PRUNUS ARMENIACA L.) GERMPLASM FOR IMPROVING BRIX LEVELS IN CALIFORNIA ADAPTED APRICOTS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Peterson, S.J. 2004. Utilization of Pakistani apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) germplasm for improving Brix levels in California adapted apricots. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter. 140:14-22.

EVALUATION OF ADVANCED ALMOND (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS BATSCH) SELECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE COMMERCIAL ALMOND CULTIVARS MISSIONS, NON PAREIL AND PADRE. II. VEGETATIVE AND CARPOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Palmquist, D.E. Evaluation of advanced almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch) selections relative to the commercial almond cultivars Mission, Nonpareil and Padre. II. Vegetative and carpological characteristics

REGISTER OF NEW FRUIT AND NUT VARIETIES LIST 39. - (Review Article)

Ledbetter, C.A. 1999. Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 39. HortScience. 34(2):183.