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Anna L Hale

                                                                (PhD)
                        Sugarcane Research

                        




                        
                        Research Geneticist (Plants)
                        Phone: (985) 853-3174
                         ext. 174
                        
                        Fax: (985) 868-8369(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsDevelopment of Improved Sugarcane Varieties Adapted to Temperate Climates
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 445525Three-way (LSUAC, ASCL, ARS) Sugarcane Breeding and Variety Development Agreement
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 441255Calibration of Detector for Sucrose Concentration
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 443267Utilization of Cutting Edge Real Time Sensor Technology in Sugarcane Breeding
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444548Development of a Medium-Density SNP Panel for Evaluating Genetic Diversity in Wild Accessions of Sugarcane and Tracking of Trait- and Accession
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444683Improving Sugarcane Production Efficiency (ASCL)
                                                    Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (T)Accession Number: 438359**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Identification of QTLs for smut resistance in sugarcane using a bi-parental mapping population
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cortes, J.D., Gutierrez, A.F., Hoy, J.W., Hale, A.L., Baisakh, N. 2023. Identification of QTLs for smut resistance in sugarcane using a bi-parental mapping population. Gene. 2352-4073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plgene.2023.100445.Immediate impacts of soybean cover crop on bacterial community composition and diversity in soil under long-term sugarcane monoculture for applied soil ecology
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mula-Michel, H.P., White Jr, P.M., Hale, A.L. 2023. Immediate impacts of soybean cover crop on bacterial community composition and diversity in soil under long-term sugarcane monoculture for applied soil ecology. PeerJ. 11.Article 15754. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15754.Registration of ‘L 14-267’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pontif, M., Kimbeng, C., Gravois, K., Taylor, Z., Sexton, D., Blanchard, B., Daigle, M., Fontenot, D., Hawkins, G., Hoy, J., Baisakh, N., Wilson, B., Orgeron, A., Todd, J.R., Hale, A.L., Waguespack, H. 2023. Registration of ‘L 14-267’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. pp. 1-16. https://doi.org./10.1002/plr2.20267.Evaluation of models for utilization in genomic prediction in the Louisiana sugarcane breeding program
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Satpathy, S., Shahi, D., Blanchard, B., Pontif, M., Gravois, K., Kimbeng, C., Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R., Rao, A.R., Baisakh, N. 2022. Evaluation of models for utilization in genomic prediction in the Louisiana sugarcane breeding program. Agriculture. 12(9):1330. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12091330.Release of ‘HoCP 14-885’ sugarcane

- (Abstract Only)Registration of ‘Ho 07-613’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R., Pan, Y., Tew, T.L., Veremis, J.C., White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Grisham, M.P., Gravois, K.A., Jackson, W.R., Dalley, C.D., Spaunhorst, D.J., Duet Jr, M.J., Landry, C.J., Verdun, D.L. 2022. Registration of ‘Ho 07-613’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16(2):351-362. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20163.Notice of release of sugarcane variety HoCP 14-885

- (Trade Journal)Todd, J.R., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Hale, A.L., Pan, Y.-B., White, W.H., Grisham, M.P., Gravois, K.A., Jackson, W.R., Dalley, C.D., Waguespack, H.L., Kimbeng, C., Naquin, M.J., Spaunhorst, D.J., Duet Jr, M.J., Landry, C.J., Verdun, D.L. 2021. Notice of release of sugarcane variety HoCP 14-885. Sugar Bulletin. 99(8):19-20.Registration of ‘Ho 11-573’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Todd, J.R., Hale, A.L., Pan, Y., Tew, T.L., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Landry, C.J., Grisham, M.P., Kimbeng, C., Gravois, K.A., Bischoff, K.P., Pontif, M.J., Jackson, W.R., Waguespack Jr, H.L., Davidson, W., Scott Jr, A.W., Hernandez, E., Klostermann, M., Nuessly, G.S., White, W.H., Richard, R.T. 2021. Registration of ‘Ho 11-573’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 15:463-470. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20153.Sugarcane breeding programs in the USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R., Gravois, K.A., Mollov, D.S., Malapi-Wight, M., Momotaz, A., Laborde, C., Goenaga, R.J., Solis, A., Waguespack, H. 2021. Sugarcane breeding programs in the USA. Sugar Tech. 24(1):97-111. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-021-01018-x.Biomass production and stability of five energycane cultivars at two latitudes in Georgia, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F., Missaoui, A., Hale, A.L., Hanna, W.W. 2021. Biomass production and stability of five energycane cultivars at two latitudes in Georgia, USA. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4:e20146. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20146.Registration of ‘Ho 05-961’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Todd, J.R., Hale, A.L., Pan, Y., Tew, T.L., White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Spaunhorst, D.J., Dalley, C., Grisham, M.P., Wilson, B.E., Gravois, K.A., Jackson, W.R. 2022. Registration of ‘Ho 05-961’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16(2):341-350. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20100.An enriched sugarcane diversity panel for utilization in genetic improvement of sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ficket, N., Ebrahimi, L., Parco, A., Hale, A.L., Gutierrez, A.V., Pontif, M.J., Todd, J.R., Kimbeng, C.A., Hoy, J.W., Ayala Silva, T., Gravois, K.A., Baisakh, N. 2020. An enriched sugarcane diversity panel for utilization in genetic improvement of sugarcane. Scientific Reports. 10:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70292-8.Measurement of the variability of brix along sugarcane stalk

- (Abstract Only)Notice of release of sugarcane variety Ho 13-739

- (Trade Journal)A comparison of genome sequence data and pathogenicity among isolates of Sorghum mosaic virus from Louisiana sugarcane

- (Abstract Only)Genomic selection:  A new marker-assisted breeding tool to facilitate Louisiana sugarcane variety development

- (Trade Journal)Baisakh, N., Kimbeng, C., Pontiff, M., Hoy, J., Gravois, K., Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R. 2020. Genomic selection:  A new marker-assisted breeding tool to facilitate Louisiana sugarcane variety development. Sugar Bulletin. 98(4):23-25.Evaluation of susceptibility to mosaic in Louisiana's sugarcane breeding program

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rice, J.L., Hoy, J.W., Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R., Grisham, M.P., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J. 2019. Evaluation of susceptibility to mosaic in Louisiana's sugarcane breeding program. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 39:1-11.Sugarcane cultivar response to glyphosate and trinexapac-ethyl ripeners in Louisiana
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Spaunhorst, D.J., Todd, J.R., Hale, A.L. 2019. Sugarcane cultivar response to glyphosate and trinexapac-ethyl ripeners in Louisiana. PLoS One. 14(6):e0218656. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218656.Notice of release of sugarcane variety Ho 12-615

- (Trade Journal)Todd, J.R., Hale, A.L., Dufrene Jr, E.O., White, W.H., Tew, T.L., Grisham, M.P., Kimbeng, C., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Waguespack, H., Pan, Y.-B., Gravois, K.A. 2019. Notice of release of sugarcane variety Ho 12-615. Sugar Bulletin. 97(8):17-18.Registration of ‘HoCP 11-537’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Todd, J.R., Hale, A.L., Pan, Y.-B., Milligan, S.B., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Landry, C.J., Grisham, M.P., Comstock, J.C., Collins, K., Gravois, K., Bischoff, K.P., Pontif, M.J., Jackson, W.R., Waguespack, H.L., Scott, A.W., Hernandez, E., Klostermann, M., Nuessly, G., White, W.H., Richard, R.T. 2019. Registration of ‘HoCP 11-537’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:187-192. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2018.10.0066crc.Genome-wide association mapping identifies markers associated with cane yield components and sucrose traits in the Louisiana sugarcane core collection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fickett, N., Gutierrez, A., Verma, M., Pontif, M., Hale, A.L., Kimbeng, C., Baisakh, N. 2018. Genome-wide association mapping identifies markers associated with cane yield components and sucrose traits in the Louisiana sugarcane core collection. Genomics. Available: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygeno.2018.12.002.Registration of ‘HoCP 09-804’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Todd, J.R., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Pan, Y.-B., Tew, T.L., White, W.H., Hale, A.L., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Grisham, M.P., Petrie, E.C., Gravois, K., Waguespack, H., Abbott, T.E. 2019. Registration of ‘HoCP 09-804’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:161–169. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.08.0052crc.Impacts of cover crop on soil microbiome in a long-term sugarcane monoculture

- (Abstract Only)Mula-Michel, H.P., White Jr, P.M., Hale, A.L. 2018. Impacts of cover crop on soil microbiome in a long-term sugarcane monoculture [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:62.Registration of ‘HoCP 04-838’ sugarcane
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Todd, J.R., White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L., Pan, Y.-B., Duet Jr, M.J., Verdun, D.L., Hale, A.L., Dalley, C.D., Grisham, M.P., Gravois, K.A., Jackson, W.R., Miller, J.D. 2018. Registration of ‘HoCP 04-838’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 12:324–332. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2017.10.0069crc.History and progress in Texas: Sugarcane variety development since 2011

- (Abstract Only)Comstock, J.C., Scott Jr., A.W., Hernandez, E., Davidson, R.W., Grisham, M.P., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R., Nuessly, G., Kimbeng, C., Gravois, K., Pontif, M., Waguespack, H.L., Shine Jr, J.M., Prado, J.A. 2018. History and progress in Texas: Sugarcane variety development since 2011 [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:57-58.Advances in the basic breeding program

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., White Jr, P.M., Todd, J.R., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Viator, R.P. 2018. Advances in the basic breeding program [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:57.Sugarcane streak mosaic virus detected in Louisiana

- (Abstract Only)Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Hale, A.L., Malapi-Wight, M., Grisham, M.P. 2018. Sugarcane streak mosaic virus detected in Louisiana. Sugar Journal. 81:19.Ensuring and exploiting the genetic diversity of sugarcane

- (Book / Chapter)Ratoon Cold Tolerance of Pennisetum, Erianthus and Saccharum Bioenergy Feedstocks

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Burner, D.M., Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Belesky, D.P., Houx III, J.H., Ashworth, A.J., Fritschi, F.B. 2017. Ratoon Cold Tolerance of Pennisetum, Erianthus and Saccharum Bioenergy Feedstocks. Industrial Crops and Products. 109C(2017)327-334.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.08.020.Biomass production of herbaceous energy crops in the United States: Field trial results and yield potential maps from the multiyear regional feedstock partnership
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lee, D.K., Aberle, E., Anderson, E.K., Anderson, W.F., Baldwin, B.S., Baltensperger, D., Barrett, M., Blumenthal, J., Bonos, S., Bouton, J., Bransby, D.I., Brummer, C., Burks, P.S., Chen, C., Daly, C., Egenolf, J., Farris, R.L., Fike, J.H., Gaussoin, R., Gill, J.R., Gravois, K., Halbleib, M.D., Hale, A.L., Hanna, W., Harmoney, K., Heaton, E.A., Heiniger, R.W., Hoffman, L., Hong, C.O., Kakani, G., Kallenbach, R., Macoon, B., Medley, J.C., Missaoui, A., Mitchell, R., Moore, K.J., Morrison, J.I., Odvody, G.N., Ogoshi, R., Parrish, J.R., Quinn, L., Richard Jr, E.P., Rooney, W.I., Rushing, J., Schnell, R., Sousek, M., Staggenborg, S.A., Tew, T.L., Uehara, G., Viands, D.R., Voigt, T., Williams, D., Williams, L., Wilson, L.T., Wycislo, A., Yang, Y., Owens, V. 2018. Biomass production of herbaceous energy crops in the United States: Field trial results and yield potential maps from the multiyear regional feedstock partnership. Global Change Biology Bioenergy. 10:698-716. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12493.Effect of growing media and fertilization on sugarcane flowering under artificial photoperiod
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L., Todd, J.R. 2017. Effect of growing media and fertilization on sugarcane flowering under artificial photoperiod. PLoS One. 12(8):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181639.Distribution and frequency of Bru1, a major brown rust resistance gene, in the sugarcane world collection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parco, A.S., Hale, A.L., Avellaneda, M.C., Hoy, J.W., Kimbeng, C.S., Pontiff, M.J., Mccord, P.H., Ayala Silva, T., Todd, J.R., Baisakh, N. 2017. Distribution and frequency of Bru1, a major brown rust resistance gene, in the sugarcane world collection. Plant Breeding. 136:637-651. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.12508.Genetic diversity in a collection of Saccharum spontaneum genotypes and their contribution to the Louisiana commercial breeding program as revealed using AFLP markers

- (Abstract Only)Pinnamaneni, S.R., Suman, A., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K.A. 2017. Genetic diversity in a collection of Saccharum spontaneum genotypes and their contribution to the Louisiana commercial breeding program as revealed using AFLP markers [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:55.Effect of sugarcane ripener glyphosate (Roundup PowerMAX® II) on growth and biomass characteristics of energy cane

- (Abstract Only)Pinnamaneni, S.R., Barreto, E., Barrios, K., Orgeron, A.J., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J., Oliveria, A., Jifon, J., Hale, A.L. 2017. Effect of sugarcane ripener glyphosate (Roundup PowerMAX® II) on growth and biomass characteristics of energy cane [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:28-29.Length and nucleotide sequence polymorphism at the trnL and trnF non-coding regions of chloroplast genomes among Saccharum and Erianthus species

- (Abstract Only)Pan, Y., Todd, J.R., Scheffler, B.E., Hale, A.L., Lomax, L.E., Simpson, S.A., Liu, F., Grisham, M.P. 2017. Length and nucleotide sequence polymorphism at the trnL and trnF non-coding regions of chloroplast genomes among Saccharum and Erianthus species [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:32.GGE analysis of ratooning ability in Louisiana sugarcane breeding

- (Abstract Only)Todd, J.R., Kimbeng, C., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K., Dufrene Jr, E.O. 2017. GGE analysis of ratooning ability in Louisiana sugarcane breeding [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 37:29-30.Phenotypic evaluation of a diversity panel selected from the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and related grasses

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Todd, J.R., Sandhu, H., Hale, A.L., Glaz, B., Wang, J. 2017. Phenotypic evaluation of a diversity panel selected from the world collection of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and related grasses. Maydica. 62(2):M19.Use of artificially-induced freezing temperatures to identify freeze tolerance in above-ground buds of Saccharum and Erianthus accessions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Kimbeng, C., Veremis, J.C. 2017. Use of artificially-induced freezing temperatures to identify freeze tolerance in above-ground buds of Saccharum and Erianthus accessions. Euphytica. 213:46. doi:10.1007/s10681-016-1826-8.Detection, breeding, and selection of durable resistance to brown rust in sugarcane

- (Proceedings)Hoy, J.W., Baisakh, N., Avellaneda, M.C., Kimbeng, C.A., Hale, A.L. 2016. Detection, breeding, and selection of durable resistance to brown rust in sugarcane. Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 26:1034-1039.Estimating broad sense heritability and investigating the mechanism of genetic transmission of cold tolerance using mannitol as a measure of post-freeze juice degradation in sugarcane and energycane (Saccharum spp.)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Eggleston, G., Hodnett, G., Stelly, D., Boykin, D.L., Miller, D. 2016. Estimating broad sense heritability and investigating the mechanism of genetic transmission of cold tolerance using mannitol as a measure of post-freeze juice degradation in sugarcane and energycane (Saccharum spp.). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(8):1657-1663. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.5b03803.Dedicated herbaceous biomass feedstock genetics and development

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Anderson, W.F., Sarath, G., Edme, S.J., Casler, M.D., Mitchell, R., Tobias, C.M., Hale, A.L., Sattler, S.E., Knoll, J.E. 2016. Dedicated herbaceous biomass feedstock genetics and development. BioEnergy Research. 9:399-411.Sugarcane true seed importation:  A new genetic resource?

- (Trade Journal)Hoy, J., Hale, A.L., Kimbeng, C. 2015. Sugarcane true seed importation:  A new genetic resource. Sugar Journal. 78(5):24-28.The use of low-dose electron-beam irradiation and storage conditions for sprout control and their effects on xanthophyllis, antioxidant capacity, and phenolics in the potato cultivar Atlantic

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Blessington, T., Scheuring, D., Nzaramba, M.N., Hale, A.L., Reddivari, L., Vestal, T.A., Maxim, J., Miller, Jr., J.C. 2015. The use of low-dose electron-beam irradiation and storage conditions for sprout control and their effects on xanthophyllis, antioxidant capacity, and phenolics in the potato cultivar Atlantic. American Journal of Potato Research. 92(5):609-618.Biomass yield comparisons of giant miscanthus, giant reed, and miscane grown under irrigated and rainfed conditions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Burner, D.M., Hale, A.L., Carver, P., Pote, D.H., Fritschi, F.B. 2015. Biomass yield comparisons of giant miscanthus, giant reed, and miscane grown under irrigated and rainfed conditions. Industrial Crops and Products. 76:1025-1032.Integrating Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) into the USDA-ARS sugarcane breeding program in Houma, LA

- (Abstract Only)Yield stability in genotypes derived through basic breeding

- (Abstract Only)Impacts of the basic breeding program

- (Abstract Only)Ho 07-613 – A potential new sugarcane variety for Louisiana

- (Abstract Only)White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Verdun, D.L., Duet Jr, M.J., Hale, A.L., Landry, C.J., Grisham, M.P., Warnke, K.Z., Pan, Y.-B. 2014. Ho 07-613 – A potential new sugarcane variety for Louisiana [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 34:61.Impacts of the basic breeding program

- (Abstract Only)Frequency and distribution of the brown rust resistance gene Bru1 and implications for the Louisiana sugarcane breeding programme
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parco, A.S., Avellaneda, M.C., Hale, A.L., Hoy, J.W., Kimbeng, C.A., Pontif, M.J., Gravois, K.A., Baisakh, N. 2014. Frequency and distribution of the brown rust resistance gene Bru1 and implications for the Louisiana sugarcane breeding programme. Plant Breeding. 133:654-659. doi:10.1111/pbr.12186.Impacts of the USDA basic breeding program

- (Trade Journal)Hale, A.L. 2014. Impacts of the USDA basic breeding program. Sugar Bulletin. 92(6):13-16.Sugarcane

- (Book / Chapter)Jackson, P., Hale, A.L., Bonnett, G., Lakshamanan, P. 2014. Sugarcane. In: Pratap, A., and Kumar, J.. Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants, Volume 2. Achievements and Impacts. New York: Springer. p. 317-345.Identification of freeze tolerant Saccharum spontaneum accessions through a pot-based study for use in sugarcane germplasm enhancement for adaptation to temperate climates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Veremis, J.C. 2014. Identification of freeze tolerant Saccharum spontaneum accessions through a pot-based study for use in sugarcane germplasm enhancement for adaptation to temperate climates. Biomass and Bioenergy. 61:53-57. DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2013.11.015.Identification of cold-responsive genes in energycane for their use in genetic diversity analysis and future functional marker development
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Khan, N.A., Bedre, R., Parco, A., Bernaola, L., Hale, A.L., Kimbeng, C., Pontif, M., Baisakh, N. 2013. Identification of cold-responsive genes in energycane for their use in genetic diversity analysis and future functional marker development. Plant Science. 211:122-131.Basic breeding’s genetic goldmine

- (Abstract Only)Potential of diazotrophic bacteria associated with sugarcane for energycane production

- (Abstract Only)The use of Erianthus in the USDAs germplasm enhancement program

- (Abstract Only)Harvest date effects on biomass quality and ethanol yield of new energycane (Saccharum hyb.) genotypes in the Southeast USA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F., Richard Jr, E.P., Doran-Peterson, J., Baldwin, B., Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P. 2013. Harvest date effects on biomass quality and ethanol yield of new energycane (Saccharum hyb.) genotypes in the Southeast USA. Biomass and Bioenergy. 56:147-156.Current knowledge and practices related to seed transmission of sugarcane pathogens and movement of seed

- (Review Article)Maroon-Lango, C.J., Hoy, J.W., Comstock, J.C., Grisham, M.P., Mock, R., Hale, A.L., Afghan, S., Croft, B.J., Dela Cueva, F., Hoffmann, H., Kennedy, A., Orozco, H., Saumtally, S., Victoria, J., Viswanathan, R. 2013. Current knowledge and practices related to seed transmission of sugarcane pathogens and movement of seed. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 33:20-29.Erianthus: A sugarcane relative with potential as a source of resistance to the stem borer Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

- (Proceedings)White, W.H., Richard, R.T., Hale, A.L. 2013. Erianthus: A sugarcane relative with potential as a source of resistance to the stem borer Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Proc. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 28:825-832.Characterization of saccharum species germplasm for starch content
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C., Edme, S.J., Hale, A.L. 2012. Characterization of saccharum species germplasm for starch content. Journal of Plant Studies. 2(1):54-71. DOI: 10.5539/jps.v2n1p54.Disease concerns in energycane

- (Proceedings)Grisham, M.P., Hale, A.L., Johnson, R.M. 2012. Disease concerns in energycane. Proceedings of Sun Grant National Conference: Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, October 3 - 5, 2012. New Orleans, LA. Available: http://sungrant.tennessee.edu/NatConference/Regional testing of energycane (Saccharum spp) genotypes as a potential bioenergy crop

- (Proceedings)Baldwin, B., Anderson, W.F., Blumenthal, J., Brummer, E.C., Gravois, K., Hale, A.L., Hanna, W., Parish, J.R., Wilson, L.T. 2012. Regional testing of energycane (Saccharum spp) genotypes as a potential bioenergy crop. Proceedings of Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization Conference. p. 3.Sugarcane and Energycane

- (Book / Chapter)Fageria, N.K., Moreira, L.A., Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P. 2013. Sugarcane and energycane. In: Singh, B. (ed.) Biofuel Crops: Production, Physiology and Genetics. CABI, Walingford UK. p. 151 - 171.Registration of ‘Ho 02-113’ Sugarcane

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L., Pan, Y-B., Viator, R.P., White Jr, P.M., Veremis, J.C., White, W.H., Cobill, R., Richard, E.P., Rukavina, H., Grisham, M.P. 2012. Registration of ‘Ho 02-113’ Sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7(1):51-57. doi:10.3198/jpr2011.11.0605crc.HoCP 04-838 – A new sugarcane variety for Louisiana

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., White, W.H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L., Grisham, M.P., Pan, Y., Miller, J.D. 2012. HoCP 04-838 – A new sugarcane variety for Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 32:84.Available: http://www.assct.org/. Also published in Sugar Journal. 75(1):17-18.Susceptibility of Saccharum spp. and near relatives to mosaic viruses

- (Abstract Only)Grisham, M.P., Hale, A.L. 2012. Susceptibility of Saccharum spp. and near relatives to mosaic viruses. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 32:82. Available: http://www.assct.org//. Also published in Sugar Journal 75(1):16-17.Screening for tolerance to periodic flooding for cane grown for sucrose and bioenergy

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Viator, R.P., White Jr, P.M., Hale, A.L., Waguespack, H.L. 2012. Screening for tolerance to periodic flooding for cane grown for sucrose and bioenergy. Biomass and Bioenergy. 44:56-63. Available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.04.007.Disease concerns in energycane

- (Abstract Only)First report of Sorghum mosaic virus causing mosaic in Miscanthus sinesis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Grisham, M.P., Maroon-Lango, C.J., Hale, A.L. 2012. First report of Sorghum mosaic virus causing mosaic in Miscanthus sinesis. Plant Disease. 96:150.Breeding sugarcane for temperate and cold environments

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Tew, T.L., Veremis, J.C., Burner, D.M. 2011. Breeding sugarcane for temperate and cold environments [abstract]. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists 10th Germplasm and Breeding/7th Molecular Biology Workshop, May 15 - 20, 2011. Maceio, Brazil.Stalk cold tolerance of commercial and candidate varieties during the 2010-2011 harvest season

- (Other)Legendre, B., Tew, T., Hale, A., Birkett, H., Eggleston, G., Duet Jr, Michael, Stein, J. 2011. Stalk cold tolerance of commercial and candidate varieties during the 2010-2011 harvest season. 2010 Sugarcane Research Annual Progress Report. p. 148-156.Breeding sugarcane for cold climates

- (Trade Journal)Hale, A.L. 2011. Breeding sugarcane for cold climates. Sugar Journal. January 2011:16-21.Unleashing the wild child

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L. 2011. Unleashing the wild child [meeting abstract}. 8th Annual Bioenergy Feedstocks Symposium, January 11-12, 2011, Champaign, Illinois.Registration of two sugarcane germplasm clones with antibiosis to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)White, W.H., Hale, A.L., Veremis, J.C., Tew, T.L., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Registration of two sugarcane germplasm clones with antibiosis to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Plant Registrations. 5(2):248-253.Sustainability of low starch concentrations in sugarcane through short-term optimized amylase and long-term breeding strategies

- (Book / Chapter)Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C., Edme, S., Hale, A., Viator, R., Eggleston, G. 2010. Sustainability of low starch concentrations in sugarcane through short-term optimized amylase and long-term breeding strategies. In: Eggleston, G., editor. Sustainability of the Sugar and Sugar-Ethanol Industries, ACS Symposium Series 1058. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society.  p. 229-250.Elimination of a reproductive barrier facilitates intergeneric hybridization of Sorghum bicolor and Saccharum

- (Abstract Only)Hodnett, G., Hale, A.L., Packer, D., Stelly, D., Da Silva, J., Rooney, W. 2010. Elimination of a reproductive barrier facilitates intergeneric hybridization of Sorghum bicolor and Saccharum [meeting abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America 2010 International Annual Meetings, October 31 - November 4, 2010, Long Beach, CA.Notice of release of a high fiber sugarcane variety Ho 02-113

- (Trade Journal)Hale, A.L. 2010. Notice of release of a high fiber sugarcane variety Ho 02-113. Sugar Bulletin. 88(10):28-29.Evaluation of brown rust resistance in the Louisiana basic breeding program’s first clonal trial

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Grisham, M.P. 2010. Evaluation of brown rust resistance in the Louisiana basic breeding program’s first clonal trial. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 30:152.Evaluation of new energy cane varieties for Louisiana

- (Abstract Only)Rukavina, H., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Hale, A.L., Tew, T.L. 2010. Evaluation of new energy cane varieties for Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 30:155.Elimination of a reproductive barrier facilitates intergeneric hybridization of Sorghum bicolor and Saccharum

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hodnett, G.L., Hale, A.L., Packer, D.J., Stelly, D., Da Silva, J., Rooney, W.L. 2010. Elimination of a reproductive barrier facilitates intergeneric hybridization of Sorghum bicolor and Saccharum. Crop Science. 50:1188-1195.Regional collaborative research on cold tolerance of exotic biofuel grasses

- (Abstract Only)Burner, D.M., Tew, T.L., Belesky, D.P., Hale, A.L., Kiniry, J.R., Dunn, M.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Fritschi, F., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Regional collaborative research on cold tolerance of exotic biofuel grasses. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. February 7-8, 2010. Orlando, FLIdentification of sources of resistance to sugarcane red rot

- (Proceedings)Hale, A.L., Hoy, J., Veremis, J.C. 2010. Identification of sources of resistance to sugarcane red rot. In: Proceedings of International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, ISSCT XXVII Congress, March 7-11, 2010, Veracruz, Mexico, 27:1-8.Energy Cane Breeding and Selection in Louisiana - A Progress Report

- (Abstract Only)Tew, T.L., Hale, A.L., Pan, Y.-B., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Energy Cane Breeding and Selection in Louisiana - A Progress Report. Available on International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists website:  http://issct.intnet.mu50 years of sugarcane germplasm enhancement - roadblocks, hurdles, and success

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Veremis, J.C., Tew, T.L., Burner, D.M., Legendre, B., Dunckelman, P. 2009. 50 years of sugarcane germplasm enhancement - roadblocks, hurdles, and success [meeting abstract]. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists 9th Sugarcane Breeding and Germplasm Workshop, Cairns Australia, August 17 - 21, 2009.Sugar/Energy Canes as Feedstocks for the Biofuels Industry

- (Abstract Only)Richard Jr, E.P., Tew, T.L., Cobill, R.M., Hale, A.L. 2008. Sugar/Energy Canes as Feedstocks for the Biofuels Industry. Proc. Short Rotational Crops International Conference, August 19-21, 2008, Bloomington, Minnesota. p. 47.Improving Sugarcane as a Bioenergy Crop in the U.S.

- (Abstract Only)Tew, T.L., Hale, A.L., Lingle, S.E., Cobill, R.M. 2008. Improving Sugarcane as a Bioenergy Crop in the U.S.[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2008 Joint Annual Meeting Abstracts. Article 653-4. Available: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2008am/webprogram/Paper44108.htmlComposition of Residue from Sugarcane and Related Species

- (Abstract Only)Issues of Starch in Sugarcane Processing and Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C.A., Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K.A. 2008. Issues of Starch in Sugarcane Processing and Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane. Sugar Cane International. 26(3):3-13.Cell Wall Composition of Sugarcane and Related Saccharum Species

- (Abstract Only)Lingle, S.E., Tew, T.L., Hale, A.L., Cobill, R.M. 2008. Cell Wall Composition in Sugarcane and Related Saccharum Species [abstract]. Abstracts of the 30th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, Society for Industrial Microbiology, May 4-8, 2008. New Orleans, LA. p. 17.Heterosis for Horticultural Traits in Broccoli

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W., Nzaramba, M.N., Kimbeng, C.A. 2007. Heterosis for Horticultural Traits in Broccoli. Theoretical and Applied Genetics.  115:351-360.Expression of Heterosis in Green Sprouting Broccoli

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W. 2006.  Expression of Heterosis in Green Sprouting Broccoli. Proceedings of the 15th Crucifer Genetics Workshop:  Brassica 2006.  30 Sep-4 Oct 2006.  Wageningen, The Netherlands. p 58.Genotypic and environmental effects on selenium concentration of broccoli heads grown without supplemental selenium fertilizer

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farnham, M.W., Hale, A.L., Grusak, M.A., Finley, J.W. 2007. Genotypic and environmental effects on selenium concentration of broccoli heads grown without supplemental selenium fertilizer. Plant Breeding. 126:195-200.HETEROSIS FOR HORTICULTURAL TRAITS IN BROCCOLI

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W. 2006. Heterosis for horticultural traits in broccoli. HortScience.  41:990.USE OF PCR-BASED MARKERS FOR DIFFERENTIATING ELITE BROCCOLI INBREDS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W., Menz, M.A. 2006. Use of PCR-based markers for differentiating elite broccoli inbreds. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.  131:418-423.SELENIUM CONCENTRATION OF BROCCOLI INBREDS AND HYBRIDS IS LARGELY INFLUENCED BY ENVIRONMENT

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W., Grusak, M.A., Finlay, J.W. 2005.  Selenium concentration of broccoli inbreds and hybrids is largely influenced by environment.  [abstract]  HortScience.  40:1099.A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SRAP, AFLP, AND SSR MARKERS FOR DETECTING GENETIC DIFFERENCES AMONG ELITE BROCCOLI INBREDS

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W. 2005. A comparative study of SRAP, AFLP, and SSR markers for detecting genetic differences among elite broccoli inbreds. [abstract]  HortScience.  40:998.EFFECTIVENESS OF PCR-BASED MARKERS FOR DIFFERENTIATING ELITE BROCCOLI INBREDS

- (Abstract Only)Hale, A.L., Farnham, M.W. 2005. Effectiveness of PCR-based markers for differentiating elite broccoli inbreds. Proceedings Plant and Animal Genome XIII. Jan. 15-19, San Diego, CA. p. 105.


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