Projects

Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical/tropical Fruit Crops, Sugarcane, and Tripsacum Genetic Resources Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413025

Development of An International Marker Assisted Selection Program for Cacao Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412982

Identification of Genes Conferring Resistance to Frosty Pod & Black Pod Diseases of Cacao Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410726

Germplasm Evaluation, Breeding, and Phytopathology Studies for Obtaining Improved Cocoa Varieties Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410727

Enhancing Productivity of Theobroma Cacao Through Biological Control of Disease and Improved Breeding Using Molecular Approaches Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411971

Estimation of Genetic Relationships Between Pathotypes of the Witches' Broom & Frosty Pod Pathogens of Cacao ... Differential Pathogenicity Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408133

Enhancing Productivity of Theobroma Cacao Through Biological Control of Disease and Improved Breeding Using Molecular Approaches Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411973

Identification of Molecular Markers Linked to Resistance to Vsd, Phytophthora Pod Rot (Prr), Longicorn (Trunk Borer) in Png. Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410728

Combining Abilities for Yield and Vegetative Traits of Upper Amazon Cocoa Selections in Ghana Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410610

Genetic Improvement of Theobroma Cacao Trust (T)   Accession Number: 410242

Sequencing, Annotation, and Database Management of the Genome of Theobroma Cacao Trust (T)   Accession Number: 414522

Publications

An EST-SSR based linkage map for Persea americana Mill. (avocado) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Nov-08)

Towards the understanding of the cocoa transcriptome: Production and analysis of an exhaustive dataset of ESTs of Theobroma cacao L. generated from various tissues and under various conditions. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Argout, X., Fouet, O., Wincker, P., Gramacho, K., Legavre, T., Sabau, X., Risterucci, A.M., Da Silva, C., Cascardo, J., Allegre, M., Kuhn, D.N., Verica, J., Courtois, B., Loor, G., Babin, R., Sounigo, O., Ducamp, M., Guiltinan, M.J., Ruiz, M., Alemanno, L., Machado, R., Phillips, W., Schnell Ii, R.J., Gilmour, M., Rosenquist, E., Butler, D., Maximova, S., Lanaud, C. 2008. Towards the understanding of the cocoa transcriptome: Production and analysis of an exhaustive dataset of ESTs of Theobroma cacao L. generated from various tissues and under various conditions.. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 2008.9:512.

Challenges to the problem of phytophthora root rot tolerant progeny revealed using microsatellite markers: low breeding system efficacy and pollen contamination can limit production of elite full-sib progeny. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-Oct-08)

The Tropical and Subtropical Germplasm Repositories of The National Germplasm System - (Abstract)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Goenaga, R.J., Irish, B.M. 2008. The Tropical and Subtropical Germplasm Repositories of The National Germplasm System. Hortscience Proceedings.

Geographic and genetic population differentiation of the Amazonian chocolate tree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Motamayor, J.C., Lachenaud, P., Wallace, J., Loor, G., Kuhn, D.N., Brown, J.S., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2008. Geographic and genetic population differentiation of the Amazonian chocolate tree. PLoS One. Available: DOI: 10.1007/s12042-008-9011-4

Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of the Trinitario Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) from Trinidad and Tobago - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-May-08)

Sscp Markers Provide a Useful Alternative to Microsatellites in Genotyping and Estimating Genetic Diversity in Populations and Germplasm Collections of Plant Specialty Crops. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhn, D.N., Motamayor, J.C., Meerow, A.W., Borrone, J.W., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2008. SSCP markers provide a useful alternative to microsatellites in genotyping and estimating genetic diversity in populations and germplasm collections of plant specialty crops. Electrophoresis. 29(18):1-14.

Genetic diversity and structure of farm and genebank accessions of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Cameroon revealed by microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Efombagan, I.B., Motamayor, J.C., Sounigo, O., Eskes, A.B., Nyasse, S., Cilas, C., Schnell Ii, R.J., Manzanares-Dauleux, M., Kolesnikova-Allen, M. 2008. Genetic diversity and structure of farm and genebank accessions of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Cameroon revealed by microsatellite markers. Tree Genetics & Genomics. DOI 10.1007/s11295-008-0155-z

Sscp Markers Provide a Useful Alternative to Microsatellites in Genotyping and Estimating Genetic Diversity in Populations and Germplasm Collections of Specialty Crops - (Abstract)

Kuhn, D.N., Meerow, A.W., Borrone, J.W., Motamayor, J.C., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2008. Sscp markers provide a useful alternative to microsatellites in genotyping and estimating genetic diversity in populations and germplasm collections of specialty crops. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

A composite linkage map from the combination of three crosses made from commercial clones of cacao, T. cacao L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.S., Sautter, R.T., Tondo, C.T., Borrone, J.W., Kuhn, D.N., Motamayor, J.C., Schnell II, R.J. 2008. A composite linkage map from the combination of three crosses made from commercial clones of cacao, T. cacao L.. Tropical Plant Biology. DOI 10.1007/s12042-008-9011-4

Out-crossing in Florida avocados as measured using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Borrone, J.W., Tondo, C.T., Kuhn, D.N., Brown, J.S., Schnell Ii, R.J., Violi, H.A. 2008. Out-crossing in Florida avocados as measured using microsatellite markers. J. Amer. Soc. Hort Sci. 133(2):255-261.

Phenotypic characterization of fifteen commercial and Rootstock Avocado varieties. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Winterstein, M.C. 2007. Phenotypic characterization of fifteen commercial and Rootstock Avocado varieties. Meeting Proceedings.

On the Ancestry of the Ics Clones of Trinidad and Tobago - (Abstract)

Johnson, E.S., Bekele, F.L., Zhang, D., Schnell Ii, R.J., Meinhardt, L.W. 2008. On the ancestry of the ics clones of trinidad and tobago. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts.Poster Presentation at the PAG XVI Conference, San Diego, CA. January 12-16, Abstr. P121, p. 149.

Classical Breeding and Genetics: In the Mango, Botany, production and uses Vol II. - (Book/Chapter) - (15-Aug-07)

Development of marker assisted selection program for cacao - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnell Ii, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Brown, J.S., Tondo, C.T., Motamayor, J.C. 2007. Development of marker assisted selection program for cacao. Journal of Phytopathology. 97(12):1664-1669.

An estimation of outcrossing in Florida avocado (Persea americana Mill.) using microsatellite markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Borrone, J.W., Olano, C.T., Kuhn, D.N., Brown, J.S., Violi, H., Ploetz, R., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. An estimation of outcrossing in Florida avocado (Persea americana Mill.) using microsatellite markers. Botanical Society of America Proceedings.

The potential of the WRKY gene family for phylogenetic reconstruction: an example from the Malvaceae. - (Abstract)

Borrone, J.W., Meerow, A.W., Kuhn, D.N., Whitlock, B.A., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. The potential of the WRKY gene family for phylogenetic reconstruction: an example from the Malvaceae.. Annals Of Botany.

Usefulness of WRKY gene-derived markers for assessing genetic diversity of Florida coconut cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mauro Herrera, M., Meerow, A.W., Borrone, J.W., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. Usefulness of WRKY gene-derived markers for assessing genetic diversity of Florida coconut cultivars. Scientia Horticultureae. 115:19-26.

Development of Mapping Populations for Avocado. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Tondo, C.T., Borrone, J.W., Kuhn, D.N., Brown, J.S., Violi, H.A., Ploetz, R., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. Development of Mapping Populations for Avocado. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:26-29

The potential of the WRKY gene family for phylogenetic reconstruction: an example from the Malvaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Borrone, J.W., Meerow, A.W., Kuhn, D.N., Whitlock, B.A., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. The potential of the WRKY gene family for phylogenetic reconstruction: an example from the Malvaceae. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 44:1141-1154.

Performance of five cooking banana accessions at the National Germplasm Repository under limestone soil conditions. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Gordon, G.G. 2007. Performance of five cooking banana accessions at the National Germplasm Repository under limestone soil conditions. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:1-3

Integrating genomics into an applied cacao breeding program. - (Other)

Schnell Ii, R.J., Motomayor, J.C., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Olano, C.T., Borrone, J.W., Ploetz, R., Rosenquist, E. 2007. Integrating genomics into an applied cacao breeding program.. Meeting Abstract.

Integrating genomics into an applied cacao breeding program. - (Other)

Schnell II, R.J., Motomayor, J.C., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Olano, C.T., Borrone, J.W., Ploetz, R., Rosenquist, E. 2007. Integrating genomics into an applied cacao breeding program.. Meeting Abstract.

Mapping QTL for resistance to frosty pod and black pod diseases, and for horticultural traits in Theobroma cacao L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.S., Phillips-Mora, W., Power, E.J., Krol, C.A., Cervantesmartinez, C., Motamayor, J., Schnell II, R.J. 2007. Mapping QTL for resistance to frosty pod and black pod diseases, and for horticultural traits in Theobroma cacao L.. Crop Science. 47:1851-1858.

Cacao genomics and the development of a marker-assisted-selection program for cacao - (Abstract)

Schnell Ii, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Brown, J.S., Tondo, C.T., Motamayor, J. 2007. Cacao genomics and the development of a marker-assisted-selection program for cacao. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.

Genetic diversity in cocoa (Theobroma cacao, L.) germplasm collection from Ghana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Opoku, S.Y., Bhattacharjee, R., Kolesnikova-Allen, M., Motamayor, J.C., Schnell Ii, R.J., Ingelbrecht, I., Enu-Kwesi, L., Adu-Ampomah, Y. 2007. Genetic diversity in cocoa (Theobroma cacao, L.) germplasm collection from Ghana. Journal of Crop Improvement. Vol. 20(1/2) (#39/40)p.73-87.

The Development of Microsatellite Markers for Persea Americana (Avocado). - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Borrone, J.W., Violi, H.A., Ploetz, R., Schnell II, R.J. 2007. The development of microsatellite markers for persea americana (avocado). Florida State Horticulture Society. 119:38-40.

Development of Phytophthora root rot-resistant avocado rootstocks for the Caribbean. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Violi, H.A., Borrone, J.W., Ploetz, R., Olano, C.T., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. Development of Phytophthora root rot-resistant avocado rootstocks for the Caribbean.. Florida State Horticulture Society and Citrus Industry. 119:41-44

Development of molecular genetic markers from a cDNA subtraction library of Frosty Pod inoculated cacao - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kuhn, D.N., Macarthur, H.C., Borrone, J.W., Schnell Ii, R.J., Brown, J.S., Johnson, E., Phillips-Mora, W. 2006. Development of molecular genetic markers from a cDNA subtraction library of Frosty Pod inoculated cacao. Proceedings of the XVth International Cacao Conference.

Development of a high throughput SNP assay for marker-assisted breeding of Theobroma cacao in cacao producing countries - (Abstract)

Kuhn, D.N., Motamayor, J.C., Schnell Ii, R.J. Development of a high throughput SNP assay for marker-assisted breeding of Theobroma cacao in cacao producing countries. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts.

Seventy microsatellite markers from Persea americana Miller (avocado) expressed sequence tags - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Borrone, J.W., Schnell II, R.J., Violi, H.A., Ploetz, R. 2007. Seventy microsatellite markers from Persea americana Miller (avocado) expressed sequence tags. Molecular Ecology.7:439-444.

Field Guide Efficacy in the Identification of Reallocated Clonally Propagated Accessions of Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, E.S., Mora, A., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. Field guide efficacy in the identification of reallocated clonally propagated accessions of cacao (theobroma cacao l.). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 54:1301-1313.

A New Morpho-Type of Phytophthora Palmivora on Cacao in Central America. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, E.S., Aime, M.C., Crozier, J., Flood, J., Schnell Ii, R.J. A new morpho-type of phytophthora palmivora on cacao in central america. Proceedings of the International Cocoa Producer's Conference.pp. 31-39.

Microsatellite Markers developed from Theobroma Cacao L. Expressed Sequence Tags - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Borrone, J.W., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J. 2007. Microsatellite Markers developed from Theobroma Cacao L. Expressed Sequence Tags. Molecular Ecology Notes.7:236-239.

Microsatellite-containing expressed sequence tags for genetic mapping and genotyping Theobroma cacao - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Borrone, J.W., Schnell Ii, R.J., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N. 2007. Microsatellite-containing expressed sequence tags for genetic mapping and genotyping Theobroma cacao. Proceedings of the XVth International Cacao Conference.

Current Challenges of Tropical Tree Crop Improvement: Integrating Genomics into An Applied Cacao Breeding Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Cervantesmartinez, C., Borrone, J.W., Olano, C.T., Motamayor, J.C., Phillips, W., Johnson, E., Monteverde-Penso, E.J., Amores, F., Lopes, U. 2007. Current challenges of tropical tree crop improvement: integrating genomics into an applied cacao breeding program. Acta Horticulturae: Proc IS on biotechnology of temperate fruit crops and tropical species. 738:p129-144.

Preliminary Qtl Mapping Results to Frosty Pod and Horticultural Traits - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Brown, J.S., Schnell Ii, R.J., Power, E.J., Krol, C., Phillips-Mora, W., Cervantesmartinez, C. Preliminary qtl mapping results to frosty pod and horticultural traits. Proceedings of the XVth International Cacao Conference.

Mapping QTLs in breeding populations of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cervantesmartinez, C., Phillips-Mora, W., Brown, J.S., Schnell Ii, R.J., Douglas, S.L. 2006. Mapping QTLs in breeding populations of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.). Proceedings of the XVth International Cacao Conference.

Integrating genomics into applied tropical fruit breeding programs - (Abstract)

Schnell II, R.J., Motamayor, J., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Cervantesmartinez, C., Olano, C.T., Ploetz, R.C., Ayala Silva, T. 2006. Integrating genomics into applied tropical fruit breeding programs. Meeting Abstract.

Field Guide to the Uf Clones of Costa Rica - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, E., Phillips, W., Bekele, F., Zhang, D., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2007. Field guide to the uf clones of costa rica. Proceedings of the International Cocoa Producer's Conference. San Jose, Costa Rica Oct 9-14. Vol. I: 641-646.

Ten Informative Markers Developed from Wrky Loci in Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mauro Herrera, M., Meerow, A.W., Borrone, J.W., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2006. Ten informative markers developed from wrky loci in coconut (cocos nucifera). Molecular Ecology Notes. 6:904-906.

Analysis of of Clonal Germplasm from Five Saccharum Species: S. Barberi, S. Robustum, S. Officinarum, Sl. Sinense and S. Spontaneum. a Study of Inter and Intraspecies Relationships Using Microsatellite Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.S., Schnell II, R.J., Power, E.J., Douglas, S.L., David N. Kuhn. 2007. Analysis of clonal germplasm from five saccharum species: s. barberi, s. robustum, s. officinarum, sl. sinense and s. spontaneum. A study of inter- and intraspecies relationships using microsatellite markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution.54:627-648.

Identification of Cacao Tir-Nbs-Lrr Resistance Gene Analogs and Their Use As Genetic Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhn, D.N., Narasimhan, G., Nakamura, K., Brown, J.S., Schnell II, R.J., Meerow, A.W. 2006. Identification of cacao tir-nbs-lrr resistance gene analogs and their use as genetic markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.131(6):806-813.

Wrky and Resistance Gene Homologue Sequences As Genetic Markers in Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Using Sscp - (Abstract)

Mauro Herrera, M., Meerow, A.W., Borrone, J.W., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell Ii, R.J. WRKY and resistance gene homologue sequences as genetic markers in coconut (cocos nucifera) using SSCP. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

Sugarcane Improvement Through Breeding and Biotechnology - (Book/Chapter)

Ming, R., P. H. Moore, K. K. Wu, A. D¿Hont, J. C. Glaszmann, T. L. Tew, T. E. Mirkov, J. da Silva, J. Jifon, M. Rai, R. J. Schnell, S. M. Brumbley, P. Lakshmanan, J. C. Comstock, A. H. Paterson Sugarcane Improvement through Breeding and Biotechnology. In (J Janick ed.) Plant Breeding Reviews vol 27: 15-118. 2006.

Mapping QTLs for Witches'Broom (Crinipellis perniciosa) Resistance in cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Faleiro, F.G., Queiroz, V.T., Lopes, U.V., Guimaraes, C.T., Pires, J.L., Yamada, M.M., Araujo, I.S., Pereira, M.G., Schnell Ii, R.J., De Souza Filho, G.A. 2006. Mapping QTLs for Witches'Broom (Crinipellis perniciosa) Resistance in cacao (Theobroma cacao L.). Euphytica. 149:227-235

Combining Ability for Disease Resistance, Yield, and Horticultural Traits for Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) Clones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cervantes-Martinez, C., Phillips-Mora, W., Brown, J.S., Motamayor, J.C., Takrama, J.F., Schnell II, R.J. 2006. Combining ability for disease resistance, yield, and horticultural traits for cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) clones. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131(2):231-241.

A Computer Simulation Study on the Number of Loci to and Trees Required to Estimate Genetic Variability in Cacao (Thebromoa Cacao L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cervantes-Martinez, C., Brown, J.S., Motamayor, J.C., Zhang, D., Schnell II, R.J. 2006. A computer simulation study on the number of loci and trees required to estimate genetic variability in cacao (Thebromoa cacao L.). Tree Genetics & Genomics.

Mango Genetic Diversity Analysis and Pedigree Inferences for Florida Cultivars Using Microsatellite Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Brown, J.S., Olano, C.T., Meerow, A.W., Campbell, R.J., Kuhn, D.N. 2006. Mango genetic diversity analysis and pedigree inferences for florida cultivars using microsatellite markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131(2):214-224.

Phylogenetic Relationships and Biogeography Within the Eurasian Clade of Amaryllidaceae Based on Plastid Ndhf and Nrdna Its Sequences: Lineage Sorting in a Reticulate Area - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Francisco-Ortega, J., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J. 2006. Phylogenetic relationships and biogeography within the Eurasian clade of Amaryllidaceae based on plastid ndhF and nrDNA its sequences: lineage sorting in a reticulate area. Systematic Botany. 31(1):42-60

Determination of Color and Fruit Traits of Half-Sib Families of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) - (Trade Journal)

Ayala-Silva, T., Schnell II, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Winterstein, M.C., Cervantes-Martinez, C., Brown, J.S. 2005. Determination of color and fruit traits of half-sib families of mango (Mangifera indica L.). Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:253-257.

Can We Select for Shorter Cacao Plants? - (Trade Journal)

Monteverde-Penso, E.J., Phillips, W., Machado, R., Brown, J.S., Schnell II, R.J., Motamayor, J.C. 2005. Can we select for shorter cacao plants?. Ingenic Newsletter. 10:16-19.

Determination of off-Types in a Cacao Breeding Program Using Microsatellites - (Trade Journal)

Takrama, J.F., Cervantes-Martinez, C.T., Phillips-Mora, W., Brown, J.S., Motamayor, J., Schnell II, R.J. 2005. Determination of off-types in a cacao breeding program using microsatellites. Ingenic Newsletter. 10:2-8.

Why Would Be Breed Cacao in Florida? - (Trade Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Cervantes-Martinez, C.T., Olano, C.T., Motamayor, J. 2005. Why would be breed cacao in Florida?. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:189-191.

Pedigree Analysis of Florida Mango Cultivars - (Trade Journal)

Olano, C.T., Schnell II, R.J., Quintanilla, W.E., Campbell, R.J. 2005. Pedigree analysis of Florida mango cultivars. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:192-197.

Recovery and Indexing of Avocado Plants (Persea Americana MILL.) from Embryogenic Nucellar Cultures of An Avocado Sunblotch Viroid-Infected Tree - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suarez, I.E., Schnell Ii, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Litz, R.E. Recovery and indexing of avocado plants (persea americana mill.) from embryogenic nucellar cultures of an avocado sunblotch viroid-infected tree. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture 84:27-37 2006.

Estimating Dispersal Rate of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionodae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puche, H., Weissling, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. Estimating dispersal rate of the silky cane weevil (coleoptera: curculionodae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 129(6): 293-299.

Sixteen Microsatellite Loci from Halesia Tetraptera (Styracaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Roh, M.S., Schnell II, R.J. 2006. Sixteen microsatellite loci from Halesia tetraptera (Styracaceae). Molecular Ecology Notes. 5:777-779

Isolation and Characterization of 15 Microsatellite Loci from Mango (Mangifera India L.) and Cross-Species Amplification in Closely Related Taxa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Olano, C.T., Quintanilla, W.E., Meerow, A.W. Isolation and characterization of 15 microsatellite loci from mango (Mangifera India L.) and cross-species amplification in closely related taxa. Molecular Ecology Notes. 5:625-627.

Potential phylogenetic utility of WRKY gene family members - (Abstract)

Borrone, J.W., Meerow, A.W., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2006. Potential phylogenetic utility of WRKY gene family members. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts.

Ten Microsatellite Loci Isolated from Iris Hexagona - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meerow, A.W., Gideon, M., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J. 2005. Ten microsatellite loci isolated from Iris hexagona. Molecular Ecology Notes. 5:410-412.

Single strand conformation polymorphism analysis of candidate genes for reliable identification of alleles by capillary array electrophoresis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhn, D.N., Borrone, J.W., Meerow, A.W., Motamayor, J., Brown, J.S., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2005. Single strand conformation polymorthism analysis of candidate genes for reliable identification of alleles by capillary array electrophoresis. Electrophoresis. 26:112-125.

Effect of Sugarcane Varieties and Male Pheromone Patches on the Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleoptera:curculionidae) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Puche, H., Schnell Ii, R.J., Weissling, T., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Effect of Sugarcane Varieties and Male Pheromone Patches on the Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleoptera:Curculionidae). Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Current Status of the Subtropical and Tropical Germplasm Repositories of the National Plant Germplasm System - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell II, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Goenaga, R.J., Zee, F.T. 2004. Current Status of the Subtropical and Tropical Germplasm Repositories of the National Plant Germplasm System. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:182-187.

Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus in the World Collection of Sugarcane and Related Grasses at Miami, Florida - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Comstock, J.C., Miller, J.D., Schnell II, R.J., Ayala Silva, T. 2005. Sugarcane yellow leaf virus in the world collection of sugarcane and related grasses at Miami, Florida. Proceedings International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists 25:691-693.

Resistance Gene Mapping for Witches' Broom Disease in Theobroma Cacao L. in An F2 Population Using Ssr Markers and Candidate Genes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.S., Schnell II, R.J., Motamayor, J.C., Lopes, U., Kuhn, D.N. 2005. Resistance gene mapping for witches' broom disease in Theobroma cacao L. in an f2 population using ssr markers and candidate genes. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(3):366-373.

Avocado Sunblotch Viroid (Asbvd) Is Persistent in Embyogenic Cultures Derived from the Nucellus of An Asbvd-Infected Tree. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suarez, I.E., Schnell II, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Litz, R.E. 2005. Avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd) is persistent in embyogenic cultures derived from the nucellus of an ASBVd-infected tree. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 111:317-326.

Analysis of Molecular Diversity in Crinipellis Perniciosa with Aflp Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ploetz, R.C., Schnell II, R.J., Ying, Z., Zheng, Q., Olano, C.T., Johnson, E. 2005. Analysis of molecular diversity in Crinipellis perniciosa with AFLP markers. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 111/4, pp. 317-326.

Use of Capillary Array Electrophoresis Single Strand Conformational Polymorphism Analysis to Estimate Genetic Diversity of Candidate Genes in Germplasm Collections. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J. 2005. Use of capillary array electrophoresis single strand conformational polymorphism analysis to estimate genetic diversity of candidate genes in germplasm collections. Methods in Enzymology. 395:238-258.

Retrospective Determination of the Parental Population of Superior Theobroma Cacao L. Seedlings and Association of Microsatellite Alleles with Productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Olano, C.T., Brown, J.S., Meerow, A.W., Meneres, T., Nagai, C., Motamayor, J.C. 2005. Retrospective determination of the parental population of superior Theobroma cacao L. seedlings and association of microsatellite alleles with productivity. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(2):181-190.

Microsatellite DNA Marker-Assisted Selection of Saccharum Spontaneum Cytoplasm-Derived Germplasm - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Y.B., Tew, T.L., Schnell, R.J., Viator, R.P., Veremis, J.C., Richard Jr, E.P., Grisham, M.P., White, W.H. 2004. Microsatellite DNA Marker-Assisted Selection of Saccharum Spontaneum Cytoplasm-Derived Germplasm. Proceedings of International Symposium on Sustainable Sugarcane and Sugar Production. p. 483-489.

Single Strand Conformation Polymorphism Analysis of Candidate Genes for Reliable Identification of Alleles by Capillary Array Electrophoresis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhn, D.N., Borrone, J., Meerow, A.W., Motamayor, J., Brown, J.S., Schnell II, R.J. 2005. Single strand conformation polymorphism analysis of candidate genes for reliable identification of alleles by capillary array electrophoresis. Electrophoresis. 26:112-125.

Frequency of off-Type Progeny among the Original Ics1 X Sca6 Reciprocal Families Made for Selection for Disease Resistance in Trinidad - (Trade Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Heath, M., Johnson, E.S., Brown, J.S., Olano, C.T., Motamayor, J. 2004. Frequency of off-type progeny among the original ICS1 x SCA6 reciprocal families made for selection for disease resistance in Trinidad. Ingenic Newsletter. 9:34-39.

Evaluation of New Citrus Rootstocks for 'bearss' Lime Production in Southern Florida. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Castle, W.S., Schnell II, R.J., Crane, J.H., Grosser, J.W., Gmitter, F.G., Ayala Silva, T., Bowman, K.D. 2004. Evaluation of new citrus rootstocks for 'Bearss' lime production in southern Florida. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:174-181.

Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleopetera:curculiondae) in a Screen Enclosure. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Puche, H., Weissling, T., Schnell II, R.J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleopetera:Curculiondae) in a Screen Enclosure. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

Field Guide to the Ics Clones of Trinidad - (Other)

Johnson, E., Bekele, F., Schnell II, R.J. 2004. Field guide to the ICS clones of Trinidad. Technical Series/CATIE: no. 54 32p.

Isolation, Characterization and Development of Wrky Genes As Useful Genetic Markers in Theobroma Cacao - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Borrone, J.W., Schnell II, R.J., Kuhn, D.N. 2004. Isolation, characterization and development of WRKY genes as useful genetic markers in Theobroma cacao. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 1090: 495-507.

Germplasm and Genome Resources in Theobroma Cacao: Current Challenges of Tropical Tree Crop Breeding - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schnell II, R.J. 2004. Germplasm and genome resources in theobroma cacao: current challenges of tropical tree crop breeding. American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting.

Can Modern Plant Science Drive the Agro-Ecology of An Ancient Crop? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schnell II, R.J. 2004. Can modern plant science drive the agro-ecology of an ancient crop? Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Determination and Relative Quantification of Sources of Variation in a Replicated Microarray Experiment Using Resistance Gene Homologue Sequences. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D., Wisser, R.J., Power, E.J., Schnell II, R.J. 2004. Determination and relative quantification of sources of variation in a replicated microarray experiment using resistance gene homologue sequences. Biotechniques.

Population Structure of the Witches' Broom Pathogen of Cacao in Trinidad and Tobago. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, E.S., O'Connor, C.B., Sreenivasan, T.N., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2003. Population structure of the witches' broom pathogen of cacao in trinidad and tobago.. Proceedings of the International Cocoa Producer's Conference.

Evaluation of Avocado Germplasm Using Microsatellite Markers. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnell II, R.J., Brown, J.S., Olano, C.T., Power, E.J., Krol, C.A., Kuhn, D.N., Motamayor, J. 2003. Evaluation of avocado germplasm using microsatellite markers. American Society for Horticultural Science.

A Preliminary Genomic Map Based on Ssr Markers, Resistance Gene Homologues, and Stress-Related Wrky Genes in An F2 Population of T. Cacao L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D., Motamayor, J.C., Borrone, J., Lopes, U., Schnell II, R.J. 2003. A preliminary genomic map based on SSR markers, Resistance Gene Homologues, and Stress-related WRKY genes in an F2 population of T. cacao L. Proceedings of the International Cocoa Producer's Conference.

Micrografting of Asbvd-Infected Avocado (Persea Americana MILL.) Plants. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suarez, I.E., Schnell II, R.J., Kuhn, D.N., Litz, R.E. 2004. Micrografting of ASBVd-infected Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) Plants. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 80:179-185.

Potential Use of Microsatellite Fingerprints in the Florida Sugarcane Breeding Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Y., Miller, J.D., Schnell, R.J., Richard Jr, E.P., Wei, Q. 2003. Potential use of microsatellite fingerprints in the Florida sugarcane breeding program. Sugar Cane International. March/April 2003:19-28.

Application of Microsatellite and Rapd Fingerprints in the Florida Sugarcane Variety Program - (Abstract)

Pan, Y., Miller, J.D., Schnell Ii, R.J., Richard Jr, E.P., Wei, Q. 2003. Application of microsatellite and RAPD fingerprints in the Florida sugarcane variety program [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Abstract XI Abstract Book. W 189. p. 43

Resistance Gene Homologues in Theobroma Cacao As Useful Genetic Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhn, D.N., Heath, M.A., Winterstein, M.C., Wisser, R.W., Meerow, A.W., Brown, J.S., Lopes, U., Schnell II, R.J. 2003. Resistance gene homologues in Theobroma cacao as useful genetic markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 107:191-202.

The USDA Program in Molecular Genomics, Disease Resistance and Ipm Strategies for Theobroma Cacao - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saunders, J.A., Schnell Ii, R.J., Hebbar, P., Goenaga, R.J., Bowers, J.H., Sanogo, S., Bailey, B.A., Brown, S.A., Mischke, B.S. 2002. The usda program in molecular genomics, disease resistance and ipm strategies for theobroma cacao. PCMA International Meeting.

Current Status of Asbvd Infection among Avocado Accessions in the National Germplasm Collection - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Olano, C.T., Schnell II, R.J., Kuhn, D.N. 2002. Current status of ASBVd infection among avocado accessions in the national germplasm collection. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 115: 280-282.

Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Within Florida Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.) Germplasm Using Microsatellite Dna, with Special Emphasis on the Fiji Dwarf Cultivar - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Meerow, A.W., Wisser, R.J., Brown, J.S., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J., Broschat, T.K. 2002. Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure within Florida coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) germplasm using microsatellite DNA, with special emphasis on the Fiji Dwarf cultivar. Horticultural International Congress Proceedings.