Projects

ENHANCEMENT OF POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND EVALUATION OF COMMODITY TREATMENTS OF QUARANTINED PESTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408966

Publications

Seasonal and Postharvest Temperature Impact on Novel Orange-fleshed Honey Dew Fruit Antioxidants - (Abstract)

Lester, G.E., Hodges, D. 2008. Seasonal and postharvest temperature impact on novel orange-fleshed honey dew fruit antioxidants [abstract]. 236th American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, August 17-21, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A-AGFD-133.

Comparison of Organic versus Conventional Grapefruit: Effects on Human Health Nutrients - (Abstract)

Lester, G.E. 2008. Comparison of organic versus conventional grapefruit: Effects on human health nutrients [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, June 28 - July 1, 2008, New Orleans, Louisiana. A-140-03.

Antioxidant, Sugar, Mineral and Phytonutrient Concentrations Across Edible Fruit Tissues of Orange-Fleshed HoneyDew Melon (Cucumis melo L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E. 2008. Antioxidant, sugar, mineral and phytonutrient concentrations across edible fruit tissues of orange-fleshed honeydew melon (Cucumis melo L.). Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 56:3694-3698.

Seasonal and postharvest temperature impact on novel orange-fleshed honey dew fruit antioxidants - (Abstract)

Lester, G.E., Hodges, D. 2008. Seasonal and postharvest temperature impact on novel orange-fleshed honey dew fruit antioxidants [abstract]. Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, February 2-4, 2008, Dallas, Texas. HortScience. 43(3):A615.

Effects of Foliar Potassium Fertilization on Muskmelon Fruit Quality and Yield - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jifon, J.L., Lester, G.E. 2008. Effects of foliar potassium fertilization on muskmelon fruit quality and yield. Meeting Proceedings. Albion Conference on Plant Nutrition, Midway, Utah. p. 8-36.

Antioxidants Associated with Fruit Senescence and Human Health: Novel Orange-Fleshed Non-Netted Honey Dew Melon Genotype Comparisons Following Different Seasonal Productions and Cold Storage Durations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Hodges, D. 2008. Antioxidants associated with fruit senescence and human health: Novel orange-fleshed non-netted honey dew melon genotype comparisons following different seasonal productions and cold storage durations. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 48(3):347-354.

Marketable Quality and Phytonutrient Concentrations of a Novel Hybrid Muskmelon Intended for the Fresh-Cut Industry and its Parental Lines: Whole-Fruit Comparisons at Harvest and Following Long-term Storage at 1 or 5 deg C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Saftner, R.A. 2008. Marketable quality and phytonutrient concentrations of a novel hybrid muskmelon intended for the fresh-cut industry and its parental lines: Whole-fruit comparisons at harvest and following long-term storage at 1 or 5 deg C. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 48(2):248-253.

Melon Quality: What Consumers Like - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lester, G.E. 2007. Melon quality: What consumers like. Meeting Proceedings. Australasian Postharvest Conference, Terrigal, Australia. #IS2-2.

Quality Comparisons Among Orange-Fleshed Honey Dew Genotypes: Following Storage - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lester, G.E., Saftner, R.A., Hodges, D. 2007. Quality comparisons among orange-fleshed honey dew genotypes: Following storage. Meeting Abstract. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona. p. 844.

Effects of Foliar Potassium Source on Muskmelon Fruit Quality and Phytonutrient Content - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jifon, J.L., Lester, G.E. 2007. Effects of foliar potassium source on muskmelon fruit quality and phytonutrient content. Meeting Abstract. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona. p. 788.

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.

Organic vs. Conventionally Grown 'Rio Red' Grapefruit: Comparison of Production Inputs, Market Quality, Consumer Preferences, and Human Health-bioactive Compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Manthey, J.A., Buslig, B.S. 2007. Organic vs. conventionally grown 'Rio Red' grapefruit: Comparison of production inputs, market quality, consumer preferences, and human health-bioactive compounds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:4474-4480.

Market Quality Attributes of Orange-Fleshed, Non-Netted Honey Dew Melon Genotypes as Influenced by Growing Season, Storage Duration, and Temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Saftner, R.A., Hodges, D. 2007. Market quality attributes of orange-fleshed, non-netted honeydew melon genotypes as influenced by growing season, storage duration, and temperature. HortTechnology. 17:346-352.

Foliar Fertilization of Muskmelon: Effects of Potassium Source on Market Quality and Phytochemical Content of Field-Grown Fruit - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jifon, J.L., Lester, G.E. 2007. Foliar fertilization of muskmelon: Effects of potassium source on market quality and phytochemical content of field-grown fruit. Meeting Proceedings. Fluid Forum, Scottsdale, Arizona. p. 154-161.

FOLIAR POTASSIUM IMPROVES CANTALOUPE MARKETABLE AND NUTRITIONAL QUALITY - (Other)

Lester, G.E., Jifon, J.L., Stewart, W.M. 2007. Foliar potassium improves cantaloupe marketable and nutritional quality. Better Crops. 91:24-25.

EFFECT OF LIGHT INTENSITY, SOIL TYPE, AND LITHIUM ADDITION ON SPINACH AND MUSTARD GREENS LEAF CONSTITUENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Makus, D., Zibilske, L., Lester, G. 2006. Effect of light intensity, soil type, and lithium addition on spinach and mustard greens leaf constituents. Subtropical Plant Science. 58:36-43.

FOLIAR APPLIED POTASSIUM: EFFECTS ON CANTALOUPE QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E. Jifon, J.L. 2007. Foliar applied potassium: Effects on cantaloupe quality. Acta Horticulturae. 731:115-120.

CONSUMER PREFERENCE QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF MELON FRUITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E. 2006. Consumer preference quality attributes of melon fruits. Acta Horticulturae. 712:175-182.

PHOSPHOLIPASE D-ALPHA AND LIPOXYGENASE GENE EXPRESSION IN FRUIT, FLORAL, AND VEGETATIVE TISSUES OF `HONEY BREW¿ HYBRID HONEYDEW MELON - (Abstract)

Whitaker, B.D., Lester, G.E. 2006. Phospholipase D-alpha and lipoxygenase gene expression in fruit, floral, and vegetative tissues of `Honey Brew¿ hybrid honeydew melon [abstract]. Hort Science. 41(4):1081.

FRESH-CUT CHUNKS OF A NEW ORANGE-FLESHED MELON GENOTYPE: ANALYTICAL AND SENSORY COMPARISONS TO ITS INBRED PARENTS, AND TO COMMERCIAL CANTALOUPE AND GREEN-FLESHED HONEYDEW HARVESTED IN WINTER. - (Abstract)

Saftner, R.A., Lester, G.E., Abbott, J.A. 2006. Fresh-cut chunks of a new orange-fleshed melon genotype: analytical and sensory comparisons to its inbred parents, and to commercial cantaloupe and green-fleshed honeydew harvested in winter.. [abstract]. HortScience. Paper No. 186. 41:1018.

IDENTIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF RAPD MARKERS AND ANDROMONOECIOUS ASSOCIATED WITH QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR SUGARS IN MELON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sinclair, J.W., Park, S.O., Crosby, K.M., Sun Yoo, K., Lester, G.E. 2006. Identification and confirmation of RAPD markers and andromonoecious associated with quantitative trait loci for sugars in melon. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131:360-371.

CLONING OF PHOSPHOLIPASE DA AND LIPOXYGENASE GENES CMPLDA1 AND CMLOX1 AND THEIR EXPRESSION IN FRUIT, FLORAL, AND VEGETATIVE TISSUES OF `HONEY BREW¿ HYBRID HONEYDEW MELON (CUCUMIS MELO L. VAR. INODORUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitaker, B.D., Lester, G.E. 2006. Cloning of phospholipase da and lipoxygenase genes CmPLDa1 and CmLOX1 and their expression in fruit, floral, and vegetative tissues of `Honey Brew¿ hybrid honeydew melon (cucumis melo l. var. inodorus). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131(4):544-550.

SUPPLEMENTAL FOLIAR POTASSIUM APPLICATION WITH OR WITHOUT A SURFACTANT CAN ENHANCE NETTED MUSKMELON QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Jifon, J.L., Makus, D.J. 2006. Supplemental foliar potassium application with or without a surfactant can enhance netted muskmelon quality. HortScience. 41(3):741-744.

FOLIAR FERTILIZATION: IMPROVING THE HUMAN WELLNESS ATTRIBUTES OF MELON - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lester, G.E., Jifon, J.L. 2006. Foliar fertilization: improving the human wellness attributes of melon. In: Proceedings of the Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference, March 7-8, 2006, Denver, Colorado. 11:1-6.

SENSORY AND ANALYTICAL COMPARISONS OF ORANGE-FLESHED HONEYDEW TO CANTALOUPE AND GREEN-FLESHED HONEYDEW FOR FRESH-CUT CHUNKS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saftner, R.A., Abbott, J.A., Lester, G.E., Vinyard, B.T. 2006. Sensory and analytical comparisons of orange-fleshed honeydew to cantaloupe and green-fleshed honeydew for fresh-cut chunks. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 42:150-160.

ORGANIC VS. CONVENTIONALLY GROWN PRODUCE; QUALITY DIFFERENCES AND GUIDELINES FOR COMPARISON STUDIES - (Review Article)

Lester, G.E. 2006. Organic vs. conventionally grown produce: quality differences and guidelines for comparison studies. HortScience. 41(2):296-300.

COMPARISONS BETWEEN ORANGE- AND GREEN-FLESHED NON-NETTED AND ORANGE- FLESHED NETTED MUSKMELONS: ANTIOXIDANT CHANGES FOLLOWING DIFFERENT HARVEST AND STORAGE PERIODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hodges, D., Lester, G.E. 2006. Comparisons between orange- and green-fleshed non-netted and orange-fleshed netted muskmelons: antioxidant changes following different harvest and storage periods. Journal of the American Society for Horticulture Science. 131:110-117.

EVALUATION OF DIVERGENT C. MELO GERMPLASM FRUITS FOR ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT - (Review Article)

Hodges, M., Lester, G.E. 2007. Evaluation of divergent C. melo germplasm fruits for antioxidant content. Acta Horticulturae. 744:349-356.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION OF HUMAN HEALTH NUTRIENTS IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E. 2006. Environmental regulation of human health nutrients in fruits and vegetables. HortScience 41(1):59-64.

PLD-ALPHA AND LOX GENES AND ENZYME ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENT AND SENESCENCE OF HONEYDEW MELON (CUCUMIS MELO L.) MESOCARP TISSUES. - (Abstract)

Whitaker, B.D., Lester, G.E. 2005. Pld-alpha and lox genes and enzyme activities associated with development and senescence of honeydew melon (cucumis melo l.) mesocarp tissues.. [abstract]. National Plant Lipid Cooperative Meeting. Paper No. 15. p. 38.

SENSORY AND ANALYTICAL COMPARISON OF ORANGE-FLESHED HONEYDEW TO CANTALOUPE AND GREEN-FLESHED HONEYDEW FOR FRESH-CUT CHUNKS - (Abstract)

Saftner, R.A., Abbott, J.A., Lester, G.E., Vinyard, B.T. 2005. Sensory and analytical comparison of orange-fleshed honeydew to cantaloupe and green-fleshed honeydew for fresh-cut chunks [abstract]. Hortscience. 39:806.

SUPPLEMENTAL FOLIAR POTASSIUM APPLICATION TO MUSKMELON (CUCUMIS MELO L.) DURING FRUIT GROWTH IMPROVES QUALITY AND CONTENT OF HUMAN WELLNESS COMPONENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Jifon, J.L., Rogers, G. 2005. Supplemental foliar potassium application to muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) during fruit growth improves quality and content of human wellness components. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(4):649-653.

PHYTONUTRIENT EVALUATION OF STRAWBERRIES FROM FIELD AND GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS - (Abstract)

Takeda, F., Lester, G.E., Chandler, C., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Prior, R.L. 2005. Phytonutrient evaluation of strawberries from field and greenhouse production environments. Hortscience. Vol 40(3): 879. 2005.

EFFECT OF CULTIVATION SOIL TYPE AND STORAGE CONDITIONS ON THE SENSORY QUALITIES OF FRESH-CUT CANTALOUPE (CUCUMIS MELO) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bett Garber, K.L., Lamikanra, O., Lester, G.E., Ingram, D.A., Watson, M.A. 2005. Effect of cultivation soil type and storage conditions on the sensory qualities of fresh-cut cantaloupe (cucumis melo). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85 825:830.

WHOLE PLANT APPLIED POTASSIUM: EFFECT ON CANTALOUPE FRUIT SUGAR CONTENT AND RELATED HUMAN WELLNESS COMPOUNDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E. 2005. Whole plant applied potassium: Effect on cantaloupe fruit sugar content and related human wellness compounds. Acta Horticulturae. 682:487-492.

COMPATIBILITY OF AN ORGANICALLY-BASED INSECT CONTROL PROGRAM WITH HONEY BEE (HYMENOPTERA: APIDAE) POLLINATION IN CANTALOUPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elzen, P.J., Elzen, G.W., Lester, G.E. 2004. Compatibility of an organically-based insect control program with honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) pollination in cantaloupes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(5):1513-1516.

OXIDATIVE STRESS: IMPORTANCE FOR POSTHARVEST QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hodges, D.M., Lester, G.E., Munro, K.D., Toivonen, P.M. 2004. Oxidative stress: Importance for postharvest quality. Hortscience. 39(5):924-929.

OXIDATIVE STRESS: POSTHARVEST FRUIT AND VEGETABLES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hodges, D., Lester, G.E. 2004. Oxidative stress: postharvest fruit and vegetables. American Society for Horticultural Science. 39(5):922-923.

SENSORY AND ANALYTICAL ANALYSES OF FRUIT QUALITY CONSTITUENTS OF FRESH-CUT ORANGE- AND GREEN-FLESHED HONEYDEWS AND ORANGE-FLESHED CANTALOUPE - (Abstract)

Saftner, R.A., Abbott, J.A., Lester, G.E. Sensory and analytical analyses of fruit quality constituents of fresh-cut orange- and green-fleshed honeydews and orange-fleshed cantaloupe. Hortscience. 2004. V. 39. P. 806.

NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF FRUITS, NUTS, AND VEGETABLES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN HUMAN HEALTH - (Government Publication) - (15-Jan-04)

HUMAN WELLNESS COMPOUNDS IN HONEYDEW FRUIT: INFLUENCE OF CULTIVAR AND ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Crosby, K.M. 2004. Human wellness compounds in honeydew fruit: influence of cultivar and environment. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 639:287-291.

FRESH-CUT HONEYDEW MELON CUBES PREPARED FROM PLANTS SPRAYED WITH DIFFERENT CALCIUM COMPOUNDS: QUALITATIVE DIFFERENCES AT HARVEST AND AFTER WHOLE FRUIT STORAGE - (Abstract)

Beaulieu, J.C., Lea, J.M., Bett Garber, K.L., Lester, G.E. 2004. Fresh-cut honeydew melon cubes prepared from plants sprayed with different calcium compounds: qualitative differences at harvest and after whole fruit storage. International Fresh Cut Produce Association Annual Conference. 004:04

FOLIAR APPLIED POTASSIUM: EFFECTS ON CANTALOUPE QUALITY, SUGAR CONTENT AND RELATED COMPOUNDS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lester, G.E. 2004. Foliar applied potassium: effects on cantaloupe quality, sugar content and related compounds. International Congress on Plant Nutrition Proceedings. pp. 49-57.

FIELD APPLICATION OF CHELATED CALCIUM: POSTHARVEST EFFECTS ON CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW FRUIT QUALITY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Grusak, M.A. 2004. Field application of chelated calcium: postharvest effects on cantaloupe and honeydew fruit quality. HortTechnology. 14(1):29-38.

EFFECT OF SOIL TEXTURE, LIGHT INTENSITY, AND CULTIVAR ON LEAF NUTRIENTS IN MUSTARD GREENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Jan-03)