Projects

Integrated Pest Management Systems for Conventional and Organically Produced Vegetable Crops Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411500

Watermelon Juice, Rind, and Pulp Waste Streams As Potential Feedstocks for Ethanol Biofuel Production Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 412168

Exploring Mechansisms of Plant Resistance to a Phloem Associated Bacterial Disease by Analyisis of Vector Feeding Behavior Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 411305

Publications

Certified organic vegetable production for market - (Abstract)

Taylor, M.J., Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Roberts, B.W., Russo, V.M., Bruton, B.D., Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Fish, W.W., Edelson, J.V. 2009. Certified organic vegetable production for market [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science-Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division, March 28-31, 2009, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 84.

Association of dsRNA to down-regulation of perithecial synthesis in Monosporascus cannonballus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cluck, T.W., Biles, C.L., Dugan, M., Jackson, T., Carson, K., Armengol, J., Garcia-Jimenez, J., Bruton, B.D. 2009. Association of dsRNA to down-regulation of perithecial synthesis in Monosporascus cannonballus. Open Mycology Journal. 3:9-19.

Certified organic farming research and demonstration project by Oklahoma State University and USDA's Agricultural Research Service at Lane, Oklahoma - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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. 2009. Certified organic farming research and demonstration project by Oklahoma State University and USDA's Agricultural Research Service at Lane, Oklahoma. In: Horticultural Industries Show, January 16-17, 2009, Ft. Smith, Arkansas. p. 235-236.

The influence of rootstock selection on fruit quality attributes of watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Roberts, W., Popham, T.W. 2009. The influence of rootstock selection on fruit quality attributes of watermelon. Open Food Science Journal. 3:15-34.

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, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 622:6.

A review of ipomoviruses and watermelon vine decline caused by the newly-described and whitefly-transmitted squash vein yellowing virus - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (15-Apr-08)

First report of Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Race 2 in Georgia watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Langston, D.B. 2008. First report of Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Race 2 in Georgia watermelon. Plant Disease. 92(6):983.

Cucurbit Yellow Vine Disease suspected in Florida - (Popular Publication)

Bruton, B.D., Roberts, P.D. 2008. Cucurbit Yellow Vine Disease suspected in Florida. The Vineline. National Watermelon Association, May. p. 30.

Cucurbit Yellow Vine Disease found in Florida - (Popular Publication)

Bruton, B.D., Roberts, P.D. 2008. Cucurbit Yellow Vine Disease found in Florida. The Vineline. National Watermelon Association, March. p. 22.

Melon types and cultivars grown with organic and synthetic fertilizers - (Abstract)

Roberts, W., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Taylor, M. 2008. Melon types and cultivars grown with organic and synthetic fertilizers [abstract]. HortScience. 43(3):629.

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.

Planting dates for multiple cropping of biofuel feedstock and specialty crops - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M., Bruton, B.D. 2008. Planting dates for multiple cropping of biofuel feedstock and specialty crops. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Horticultural Industries Show. January 4-5, 2008, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 226-229.

Investigaciones en la producción orgánica de vegetales en Oklahoma, USA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shrefler, J., Taylor, M., Russo, V.M., Roberts, W., Davis, A.R., Edelson, J., Webber III, C.L., Bruton, B.D., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Khanal, K., Fish, W.W. 2008. Investigaciones en la producción orgánica de vegetales en Oklahoma, USA. In: Proceedings of the Interamerican Society for Tropical Horticulture, October 7-12, 2007, Morelia, Mexico. 51:212-214.

Watermelon foliar fungicide timing trial - (Experiment Station)

Shrefler, J., Goodson, T., Bruton, B.D., Damicone, J. 2008. Watermelon foliar fungicide timing trial. In: Brandenberger, L. and Wells, L. editors. 2007 Vegetable Trials Report. Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-164:37-38.

The development and application of a plant bioassay to elucidate toxic principles directed at watermelon by Fusarium Oxysporum f. sp. niveum - (Abstract)

Baze, K.D., Fish, W.W., Bruton, B.D. 2007. The development and application of a plant bioassay to elucidate toxic principles directed at watermelon by Fusarium Oxysporum f. sp. niveum [abstract]. Oklahoma Research Day, October 26, 2007, Edmond, Oklahoma. Paper No. 06.01.16.

Cost benefit analyses of using grafted watermelon transplants for Fusarium wilt disease control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M.J., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Roberts, W. 2008. Cost benefit analyses of using grafted watermelon transplants for Fusarium wilt disease control. Acta Horticulturae. 782:343-350.

Management of watermelon vine decline in Florida - (Abstract)

Roberts, P., Stansly, P., Adkins, S.T., Bruton, B.D., Muchovej, R., Kousik, C.S. 2007. Management of watermelon vine decline in Florida. American Phytopathology Society.

First report of Verticillium wilt of watermelon in the Texas High Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Subbarao, K.V., Isakeit, T. 2007. First report of Verticillium wilt of watermelon in the Texas High Plains. Plant Disease. 91:1053.

Management of Whitefly Populations for the Control of Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida - (Abstract)

Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Bruton, B.D. 2007. Management of Whitefly Populations for the Control of Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida. Phytopathology. 97:S182.

Research Update on Mature Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P.D., Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Stansly, P.A., Baker, C., Bruton, B.D., Muchovei, R., Achor, D., Whidden, A.L. 2006. Research Update on Mature Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida. Proceedings of the North Carolina Vegetable Grower's Association. 2006 Year Book Volume VIII:55.

Using grafted transplants in watermelon production - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Roberts, W., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Taylor, M.J. 2007. Using grafted transplants in watermelon production. In: Kelley, W.T., editor. Proceedings of the 2007 Southeast Regional Vegetable Conference, January 5-7, 2007, Savannah, Georgia. p. 33-36.

Fusarium wilt in seedless watermelons - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Zhou, X.G., Everts, K.L., Roberts, P.D. 2007. Fusarium wilt in seedless watermelons. In: Kelley, W.T., editor. Proceedings of the 2007 Southeast Regional Vegetable Conference, January 5-7, 2007, Savannah, Georgia. p. 93-98.

Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) transmitted Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV): a component of Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida. - (Abstract) - (14-Sep-06)

Cost benefit analyses of using grafted watermelons for disease control and the fresh-cut market - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Roberts, W. 2006. Cost benefit analyses of using grafted watermelons for disease control and the fresh-cut market. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 277-285.

Foliar disease control demonstrations for watermelon: Distant presentation of field trials - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shrefler, J.W., Damicone, J., Bruton, B.D. 2006. Foliar disease control demonstrations for watermelon: Distant presentation of field trials. Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture Proceedings. 50:54-58.

Retention of the cucurbit yellow vine disease bacterium, Serratia marcescens, through transstadial molt of the vector, Anasa tristis (Hemiptera: Coreidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wayadande, A.C., Bruton, B.D., Fletcher, J., Pair, S.D., Mitchell, F.L. 2005. Retention of the cucurbit yellow vine disease bacterium, Serratia marcescens, through transstadial molt of the vector, Anasa tristis (Hemiptera: Coreidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 98(6):770-774.

Issues of obtaining and maintaining "organic certification" at the Lane, OK research center - (Abstract)

Taylor, M., Roberts, W., Edelson, J., Shrefler, J.W., Webber III, C.L., Russo, V.M., Pair, S.D., Bruton, B.D., Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Kazokas, W., Fish, W.W. 2006. Issues of obtaining and maintaining "organic certification" at the Lane, OK research center [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN. 150-6.

Race 3, a new race of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, the watermelon Fusarium wilt pathogen - (Abstract)

Zhou, X.G., Everts, K.L., Bruton, B.D. 2006. Race 3, a new race of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, the watermelon Fusarium wilt pathogen [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96(6):S130.

Management of gummy stem blight of cantaloupe in south Texas - (Abstract)

Miller, M.E., Saldana, R.R., Bruton, B.D. 2006. Management of gummy stem blight of cantaloupe in south Texas [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96(6):S79.

Fungi and Bacteria Associated with Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida - (Abstract)

Roberts, P., Adkins, S.T., Bruton, B.D. 2006. Fungi and bacteria associated with watermelon vine decline in Florida [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. S1:88.

Economics of grafted vs conventional watermelon plants - (Abstract)

Taylor, M., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Roberts, W. 2006. Economics of grafted vs conventional watermelon plants [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):519.

Year two: Effects of grafting on watermelon yield and quality - (Abstract)

Roberts, W., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W., Taylor, M. 2006. Year two: Effects of grafting on watermelon yield and quality [abstract]. HortScience. 41(3):519.

Parameters of Serratia Marcescens Transmission by Anasa Tristis (Hemiptera: Coreidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jun-05)

Watermelon Vine Decline and Fruit Rot - (Popular Publication)

Roberts, P., Muchovej, R., Bruton, B.D., Baker, C., Adkins, S.T. 2005. Watermelon vine decline and fruit rot. National Watermelon Association Newsletter.

Investigation into a Mature Watermelon Vine Decline and Fruit Rot - (Abstract)

Roberts, P., Muchovej, R., Urs, R., Achor, D., Baker, C., Bruton, B., Adkins, S. 2005. Investigation into a mature watermelon vine decline and fruit rot. Phytopathology. 95:S89.

Watermelon seedling mortality associated with Pythium aphanidermatum - (Abstract)

Roberts, B.W., Bruton, B.D., Edelson, J.V., Lu, W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Shrefler, J.W., Stanghellini, M.E. 2005. Watermelon seedling mortality associated with Pythium aphanidermatum [abstract]. HortScience. 40(30):873.

Phytopathogenicity of Serratia marcescens strains in different plant host species - (Abstract)

Luo, G., Melcher, U., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Fletcher, J. 2005. Phytopathogenicity of Serratia marcescens strains in different plant host species [abstract]. Phytopathology. 95:S63.

Effects of watermelon grafting on fruit yield and quality - (Abstract)

Roberts, B.W., Fish, W.W., Bruton, B.D., Popham, T.W., Taylor, M.J. 2005. Effects of watermelon grafting on fruit yield and quality [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):871.

Improving the quality of fresh-cut watermelon through grafting and rootstock selection - (Abstract)

Roberts, B.W., Bruton, B.D., Popham, T.W., Fish, W.W. 2005. Improving the quality of fresh-cut watermelon through grafting and rootstock selection [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):871.

Investigations in organic vegetable production in Oklahoma - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Roberts, W., Taylor, M., Edelson, J., Shrefler, J., Russo, V.M., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Webber III, C.L. 2005. Investigations in organic vegetable production in Oklahoma. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Horticulture Industries Show. p. 182-184.

Regulations and procedures of the certified National Organic Program - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Roberts, B.W., Taylor, M.J., Shrefler, J.W., Edelson, J.V., Webber III, C.L., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D. 2005. Regulations and procedures of the certified National Organic Program. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Horticulture Industries Show. p. 179-181.

Identification of 1, 8-Dihydroxynaphthalene Melanin in Monosporascus Cannonballus and the Analysis of Hexaketide and Pentaketide Compounds Produced by Wild-Type and Pigmented Isolates of the Fungus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, M.H., Bruton, B.D., Puckhaber, L.S., Zhang, J., Stipanovic, R.D. 2004. Identification of 1, 8-dihydroxynaphthalene melanin in Monosporascus cannonballus and the analysis of hexaketide and pentaketide compounds produced by wild-type and pigmented isolates of the fungus. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(13):4113-4120.

Isolation and Identification of Hexaketides from a Pigmented Monosporascus Cannonballus Isolate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stipanovic, R.D., Zhang, J., Bruton, B.D., Wheeler, M.H. 2004. Isolation and identification of hexaketides from a pigmented Monosporascus cannonballus isolate. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(13):4109-4112.

Overwintering squash bugs harbor and transmit the causal agent of cucurbit yellow vine disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pair, S.D., Bruton, B.D., Mitchell, F., Fletcher, J., Wayandande, A., Melcher, U. 2004. Overwintering squash bugs harbor and transmit the causal agent of cucurbit yellow vine disease. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(1):74-78.

Identification and Analysis of Pentaketide and Hexaketide Metabolites in Cultures of Wild-Type and Degenerative Isolates of Monosporascus Cannonballus. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wheeler, M.H., Bruton, B.D., Stipanovic, R.D., Puckhaber, L.S. 2003. Identification and analysis of pentaketide and hexaketide metabolites in cultures of wild-type and degenerative isolates of Monosporascus cannonballus [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. Paper No. P-2003-0660-AMA.

Genomic comparison of plant pathogenic and non-pathogenic Serratia marcescens strains using suppression subtractive hybridization - (Abstract)

Zhang, Q., Melcher, U., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Mitchell, F., Fletcher, J. 2003. Genomic comparison of plant pathogenic and non-pathogenic Serratia marcescens strains using suppression subtractive hybridization [abstract]. Phytopathology. 93:S94.

Watermelon stand establishment and disease control - (Abstract)

Roberts, W., Bruton, B.D., Edelson, J., Shrefler, J., Taylor, M. 2003. Watermelon stand establishment and disease control [abstract]. HortScience. 38(6):1278-1279.

Identification, phylogenetic analysis and biological characterization of Serratia marcescens strains causing cucurbit yellow vine disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rascoe, J., Berg, M., Melcher, U., Mitchell, F., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Fletcher, J. 2003. Identification, phylogenetic analysis and biological characterization of Serratia marcescens strains causing cucurbit yellow vine disease. Phytopathology. 93:1233-1239.

Genotyping of Serratia marcescens strains associated with cucurbit yellow vine disease by repetitive elements-based polymerase chain reaction and DNA-DNA hybridization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Q., Weyant, R., Steigerwalt, A.G., White, L.A., Melcher, U., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Mitchell, F.L., Fletcher, J. 2003. Genotyping of Serratia marcescens strains associated with cucurbit yellow vine disease by repetitive elements-based polymerase chain reaction and DNA-DNA hybridization. Phytopathology. 93:1240-1246.

Serratia marcescens, a phloem-colonizing, squash bug-transmitted bacterium: Causal agent of cucurbit yellow vine disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruton, B.D., Mitchell, F., Fletcher, J., Pair, S.D., Wayadande, A., Melcher, U., Brady, J., Bextine, B., Popham, T.W. Serratia marcescens, a phloem-colonizing, squash bug-transmitted bacterium: Causal agent of cucurbit yellow vine disease. Plant Disease. 2003. 87:937-944.

Artificial feeding system for the squash bug, anasa tristis (de geer)(heteroptera: coreidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bextine, B., Wayadande, A., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Mitchell, F., Fletcher, J. 2003. Artificial feeding system for the squash bug, anasa tristis (de geer)(heteroptera: coreidae). Southwestern Entomologist. 28:63-67.

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.

Identification, occurrence and pathogenicity of Rhizopycnis vagum on muskmelon in Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armengol, J., Vincent, A., Martinez-Culebras, P., Bruton, B.D., Garcia-Jimenez, J. 2003. Identification, occurrence and pathogenicity of Rhizopycnis vagum on muskmelon in Spain. Plant Pathology. 52:68-73.

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.

A quantitative model of melon (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis) plant development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Bruton, B.D., Popham, T.W. A quantitative model of melon (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis) plant development. Cucurbitacea. 2002. p. 393-403.

Genotypic typing of Serratia marcescens strains associated with cucurbit yellow vine disease by repetitive elements-based polymerase chain reaction and DNA-DNA hybridization - (Abstract)

Zhang, Q., Weyant, R., Steigerwalt, A.G., White, L.A., Melcher, U., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Mitchell, F.L., Fletcher, J. 2003. Genotypic typing of Serratia marcescens strains associated with cucurbit yellow vine disease by repetitive elements-based polymerase chain reaction and DNA-DNA hybridization. Phytopathology. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/phyto/search/2003/0725-02r.asp.

Squash bug: Vector of cucurbit yellow vine disease pathogen - (Abstract)

Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Davis, A.R., Fletcher, J., Wayandande, A., Mitchell, F. 2002. Squash bug: Vector of cucurbit yellow vine disease pathogen [abstract]. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 37:747.

Detection of yellow vine disease in squash and pumpkin in Massachusetts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wick, R., Lerner, J., Pair, S.D., Fletcher, J., Melcher, U., Mitchell, F., Bruton, B.D. 2001. Detection of yellow vine disease in squash and pumpkin in Massachusetts. Plant Disease. p. 85.

Characterization of glucosaminidase from developing cantaloupe fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biles, C., Bruton, B.D., Cluck, T., Judkins, M., Swenson, R., Pardue, T., Watson, M. 2001. Characterization of glucosaminidase from developing cantaloupe fruit. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Bulletin of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 14:11-19.