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Ricardo J Goenaga

                                                                (PhD)
                        Tropical Crops and Germplasm Research

                        




                        
                        Research Leader
                        Phone: (787) 831-3435
                         ext. 226
                        
                        Fax: (787) 831-3386(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsEvaluation of Cacao Performance Trials in Hawaii
                                                    Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (A)Accession Number: 439715Seed Increase, Evaluation, and Phytosanitary Assessment of Tropically-Adapted Genetic Resources
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 444005Conservation and Utilization of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit, Cacao, Coffee, and Bamboo Germplasm and Associated Descriptive Information
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 444028Breeding and Seed Increase of Soybean for North Carolina
State University
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 443555Reducing avocado losses to major challenges by improving resistance selection and disease management using next generation technologies
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 438831Coffee leaf rust: establishing groundwork to identify pathogen races, host resistance and Biological control in Puerto Rico.
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 441571Student Career in Agricultural Research, Learning, and Extension Training (SCARLET)
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 441717Identifying Fusarium Species that are Emerging Pathogens of Coffee Fruit Rot
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 441881Discovery Sequencing for Improved PCR/qPCR Diagnostic Test Development to Identify the Presence of Badnaviruses in Cacao Germplasm Collections
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443134Evaluation of Improved Cacao (Theobroma cacao) and Coffee Materials for Agronomic Performance and Reaction to Diseases
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 440591Production of Cacao Mild Mosaic Virus-Free Plants from the Cacao Germplasm Collection by Somatic Embryogenesis and Virus Screening
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444189Identifying Coffee Varieties Resistant to Coffee Fruit Rot and Understanding Disease Progression
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444361Identifying New Sources of Resistance to Mango Anthracnose
                                                    Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (T)Accession Number: 445434Quarantine, Germplasm Acquisition/Maintenance, Phytopathology Studies and Clone Evaluation of Theobroma Cacao
                                                    Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (T)Accession Number: 438012**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Complete sequence and genome characterization of Miscanthus virus M, a new betaflexivirus from Miscanthus sp
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abrahamian, P., Grinstead, S.C., Kinard, G.R., Goenaga, R.J., Rott, P., Mollov, D.S. 2024. Complete sequence and genome characterization of Miscanthus virus M, a new betaflexivirus from Miscanthus sp. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-024-05966-z.First report of Lasiodiplodia brasiliensis causing leaf blight on rambutan
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Aviles-Noriega, A., Serrato Diaz, L.M., Goenaga, R.J., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Bayman, P. 2022. First report of Lasiodiplodia brasiliensis causing leaf blight on rambutan. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 106(1):119-122. https://doi.org/10.46429/jaupr.v106i1.21060.First report of Diaporthe tulliensis causing necrotic spots and leaf blight on rambutan in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato Diaz, L.M., Aviles-Noriega, A., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J. 2023. First report of Diaporthe tulliensis causing necrotic spots and leaf blight on rambutan in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2058-PDN.Growth and nutrient concentration of lychee grown on an acid ultisol
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Marrero Soto, A.R., Perez, D.O. 2022. Growth and nutrient concentration of lychee grown on an acid ultisol. HortTechnology. 32:6. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05120-22.A previously undescribed polerovirus (solemoviridae) infecting theobroma cacao germplasm
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adegbola, R.O., Keith, C.V., Gutierrez, O.A., Goenaga, R.J., Brown, J.K. 2022. A previously undescribed polerovirus (solemoviridae) infecting theobroma cacao germplasm. Plant Disease. 107(3). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-22-1449-PDN.First report of Diaporthe tulliensis and D. pseudomangiferae causing cacao pod rot
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato Diaz, L.M., Ayala Silva, T., Goenaga, R.J. 2022. First report of Diaporthe tulliensis and D. pseudomangiferae causing cacao pod rot. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-21-2634-PDN.The chromosome-level rambutan genome reveals a significant role of segmental duplication in the expansion of resistance genes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zheng, J., Meinhardt, L.W., Goenaga, R.J., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Zhang, D., Yin, Y. 2022. The chromosome-level rambutan genome reveals a significant role of segmental duplication in the expansion of resistance genes. Horticulture Research. 9:uhac014. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac014.Yield and fruit quality traits of two banana cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico under black leaf streak disease pressure
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Irish, B.M., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2021. Yield and fruit quality traits of two banana cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico under black leaf streak disease pressure. HortTechnology. 31(6):838-845. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04914-21.Novel nondestructive technique to determine optimum harvesting stage of ‘Ataúlfo’ mango fruit
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Olivares-Figueroa, J.D., Toivonen, P.M., Perez-Barraza, H., Goenaga, R.J., Graciano-Cristobal, M.J. 2021. Novel nondestructive technique to determine optimum harvesting stage of ‘Ataúlfo’ mango fruit. Advances in Agriculture. 12:2349-0837. https://doi.org/10.24297/jaa.v12i.9069.Transplanting tissue-cultured banana plants to field

- (Abstract Only)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.First report of Neoscytalidium dimidiatum causing stem canker on Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.) in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato Diaz, L.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2021. First report of Neoscytalidium dimidiatum causing stem canker on Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.) in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-20-2265-PDN.The chromosome-level genome of dragon fruit reveals whole-genome duplication and chromosomal co-localization of betacyanin iosynthetic genes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zheng, J., Meinhardt, L.W., Goenaga, R.J., Zhang, D., Yin, Y. 2021. The chromosome-level genome of dragon fruit reveals whole-genome duplication and chromosomal co-localization of betacyanin iosynthetic genes. Horticulture Research. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-021-00501-6.Yield and fruit quality traits of dragon fruit cultivars grown in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Marrero Soto, A.R., Perez, D.O. 2020. Yield and fruit quality traits of dragon fruit cultivars grown in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 30:6. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04699-20.Diseases affecting Theobroma cacao in Puerto Rico’s emerging cacao industry

- (Abstract Only)Puig, A., Ramos-Sobrinho, R., Keith, C. V., Kitchen, N., Gutierrez, O., Goenaga, R., & Brown, J. K. "Diseases affecting Theobroma cacao in Puerto Rico’s emerging cacao industry." Meeting Abstract. Plant Health 2020 Online. August 10-14, 2020Complete genome sequences of Cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) reveal three distinct isolates infecting Theobroma cacao L. in Puerto Rico and Brazil

- (Abstract Only)First report of Cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) associated with symptomatic commercial cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) trees in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Puig, A.S., Ramos-Sobrinho, R., Keith, C., Kitchen, N., Gutierrez, O.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2020. First report of Cacao mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) associated with symptomatic commercial cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) trees in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-20-0745-PDN.Release of Climate Database Application 1.0

- (Other)Rios, C., Goenaga, R.J. 2019. Release of Climate Database Application 1.0. Internet Web Page. V.1.. https://doi.org/www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/mayaguez-pr/tropical-crops-and-germplasm-research/docs/cda/First report of Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae and Colletotrichum siamense causing cacao pod rot, and first report of C. tropicale causing cacao pod rot in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Mariño, Y.A., Guadalupe, I., Bayman, P., Goenaga, R.J. 2019. First report of Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae and Colletotrichum siamense causing cacao pod rot, and first report of C. tropicale causing cacao pod rot in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-19-1333-PDN.Yield and fruit quality traits of two plantain cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico under black leaf streak disease pressure
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Irish, B.M., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2019. Yield and fruit quality traits of two plantain cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico under black leaf streak disease pressure. HortTechnology. 29(6):958-966. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04425-19.Host response to black leaf streak and agronomic performance of banana genotypes in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Montalvo, S., Chaves-Cordoba, B., Van Den Bergh, I. 2019. Host response to black leaf streak and agronomic performance of banana genotypes in Puerto Rico. HortScience. 54(10):1808-1817. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13876-19.Botryosphaeriaceae as causal agents of Dieback and Corky Bark in Rambutan and Longan

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Aviles-Noriega, A., Soto-Bauzo, A., Rivera-Vargas, L., Goenaga, R.J., Bayman, P. 2019. Botryosphaeriaceae as causal agents of Dieback and Corky Bark in Rambutan and Longan. Plant Disease. 104:105-115.Novel nondestructive technique to determine optimum harvesting stage of ‘Ataúlfo’ mango fruit

- (Abstract Only)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Oiveras-Figueroa, J.D., Toivonen, P.M., Salazar, S., Goenaga, R.J. 2019. Novel nondestructive technique to determine optimum harvesting stage of ‘Ataúlfo’ mango fruit. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. Abstract.Long term productivity of three rambutan cultivars grown in an ultisol soil in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J. 2019. Long term productivity of three rambutan cultivars grown in an ultisol soil in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 28:863-866.Cause of shrunken shoulders in ‘Tommy Atkins’ fruit grown in diverse production areas in Mexico

- (Abstract Only)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Nolasco-Gonzalez, Y., Goenaga, R.J. 2018. Cause of shrunken shoulders in ‘Tommy Atkins’ fruit grown in diverse production areas in Mexico. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.Cacao genetic resources research at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M., Zhang, D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Gutierrez, O.A. 2018. Cacao genetic resources research at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.Dry matter production and nutrient content of mamey sapote grown on an acid ultisol
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J. 2018. Dry matter production and nutrient content of mamey sapote grown on an acid ultisol. Experimental Agriculture. pgs. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479718000054.Current status of the banana and plantain collection at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Ayala Silva, T., Goenaga, R.J. 2017. Current Status of the Banana and Plantain Collection at the USDA Tropical Agriculture Research Station. pp. 56. Memoria Cientifica, IV Congreso Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plátanos y Bananos, XVIII Congreso Nacional Mexicano de Productores de Plátano, Tecoman, Colima, MX; 27 to 30 de November 2017.Impact of drought on morphological, physiological and nutrient use efficiency of elite cacao genotypes from Bahia-Brazil, Tarapoto-Peru and Puerto Rico-USA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baligar, V.C., Almeida, A.A., Ahner, D., Pires, J.L., Arevalo-Gardini, Goenaga, R.J., He, Z., Elson, M.K. 2018. Impact of drought on morphological, physiological and nutrient use efficiency of elite cacao genotypes from Bahia-Brazil, Tarapoto-Peru and Puerto Rico-USA. Symposium Proceedings. 87:1-11.The tropical germplasm repository program at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Ayala Silva, T., Goenaga, R.J. 2017. The tropical germplasm repository program at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Research Station, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. Abstract.Yield, fruit quality traits and leaf nutrient concentration of sapodilla cv ‘Prolific’ grafted onto 16 rootstocks in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Irizarry, H., Jenkins, D.A., Boykin, D.L., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2018. Yield, fruit quality traits and leaf nutrient concentration of sapodilla cv ‘Prolific’ grafted onto 16 rootstocks in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 27(4)563-571.Impact of drought on morphological, physiological and nutrient use efficiency of elite Cacao genotypes from Bahia-Brazil, Tarapoto-Peru and Puerto Rico-USA

- (Abstract Only)Handling of ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango (Mangifera indica L.) for ripe and ready to eat markets

- (Abstract Only)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Nolasco-Gonzalez, Y., Goenaga, R.J. 2017. Handling of ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango (Mangifera indica L.) for ripe and ready to eat markets. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences. Abstract.First report of Colletotrichum fructicola and C. queenslandicum causing fruit rot of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L., Latoni-Brailowski, E., Rivera-Vargas, L., Goenaga, R.J., Bayman, P., French-Monar, R. 2017. First report of Colletotrichum fructicola and C. queenslandicum causing fruit rot of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.). Phytopathology. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-16-1557-PDN.Yield Performance of six lychee cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2016. Yield Performance of six lychee cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 26(6):748-753.Yield and fruit quality traits of atemoya hybrids grown in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A. 2016. Yield and fruit quality traits of atemoya hybrids grown in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 26:547-551.Yield and fruit quality traits of dragon fruit lines and cultivars grown in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2016. Yield and fruit quality traits of dragon fruit lines and cultivars grown in Puerto Rico. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. Abstract.Yield performance and bean quality traits of cacao propagated by grafting and somatic embryo-derived cuttings

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Guiltinan, M., Maximova, S., Seguine, E. 2016. Yield performance and bean quality traits of cacao propagated by grafting and somatic embryo-derived cuttings. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.Catalog of banana (Musa spp.) accessions maintained at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Reserach Station

- (Other)Irish, B.M., Rios,C., Goenaga, R.J., Daniels, J. 2015. Catalog of banana (Musa spp.) accessions maintained at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Reserach Station. Agricultural Research Service Publication. v. 1.Register of new fruit and nut cultivars list 48. Banana, cacao, plantain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2016. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars list 48. Banana, cacao, plantain. HortScience. 51:622-628.Asian citrus psyllids and shade: Survival of Diaphorina citri on Murraya exotica foliage exposed to different levels of light

- (Abstract Only)Kelvin, R., Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2015. Asian citrus psyllids and shade: Survival of Diaphorina citri on Murraya exotica foliage exposed to different levels of light. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Abstract.Attraction of pollinators to atemoya (Annona squamosa x A. cherimola) in Puerto Rico using commercial lures and food attractants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Millan-Hernandez, C., Cline, A.R., Goenaga, R.J. 2015. Attraction of pollinators to atemoya (Annona squamosa x A. cherimola) in Puerto Rico using commercial lures and food attractants. Journal of Economic Entomology. doi: 10.1993/jee/tov136.Yield and Fruit Quality Traits of Atemoya Cultivars Grown in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A. 2015. Yield and Fruit Quality Traits of Atemoya Cultivars Grown in Puerto Rico. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences. Abstract.Horticultural traits associated with cacao accessions recommended for Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2015. Horticultural traits associated with cacao accessions recommended for Puerto Rico. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.First report of Fusarium decemcellulare causing inflorescence wilt, vascular and flower necrosis of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), longan (Dimocarpus longan) and mango (Mangifera indica)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Perez-Cuevas, M., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J., French-Monar, R.D. 2015. First report of Fusarium decemcellulare causing inflorescence wilt, vascular and flower necrosis of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), longan (Dimocarpus longan) and mango (Mangifera indica). Plant Disease. Available: http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.1094/PDIS-09-14-0923-PDN.Yield performance and bean quality traits of cacao propagated by grafting and somatic embryo-derived cuttings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Guiltinan, M., Maximova, S., Seguine, E., Irrizary, H. 2015. Yield Performance and bean quality traits of cacao propagated by grafting and somatic embryo-derived cuttings. HortScience. 50(3):358-362.Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera:Liviidae) abundance in Puerto Rico declines with elevation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Hall, D.G., Goenaga, R.J. 2015. Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera:Liviidae) abundance in Puerto Rico declines with elevation. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(1):252-258.Attracting Pollinators to Atemoya: Effects of lures and attractants on yield.

- (Abstract Only)Influence of aluminum on growth, mineral nutrition and organic acid exudation of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Perez, D.O., Goenaga, R.J. 2015. Influence of aluminum on growth, mineral nutrition and organic acid exudation of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum). Experimental Agriculture. doi: 10.1017/S00144779714000489.Aphid population fluctuations and patterns of species dominance in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Fungal pathogen complexes associated with rambutan, longan and mango diseases in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Musa spp. germplasm management: microsatellite fingerprinting of USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) collection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Cuevas, H.E., Simpson, S.A., Scheffler, B.E., Sardos, J., Ploetz, R., Goenaga, R.J. 2014. Musa spp. germplasm management: microsatellite fingerprinting of USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) collection. Crop Science. 54:2140-2151.Yield performance and bean quality traits of cacao propagated by somatic embryogenesis and grafting

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Guiltinan, M., Maximova, S., Seguine, E. 2014. Yield performance and bean quality traits of cacao propagated by somatic embryogenesis and grafting. HortScience 49(9) Supplement, American Society of Horticulture Science Annual Conference. S324.Evaluation of organic alternatives for weed management in pulasan (Nephelium ramboutan-ake)

- (Abstract Only)Oliveras, V., Morales-Payan, P., Goenaga, R.J., Robles-Vasquez, W. 2014. Evaluation of organic alternatives for weed management in pulasan (Nephelium ramboutan-ake). American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Conference. HortScience 49(9) supplement, S392.Evaluation and characterization of a genetically diverse Musa germplasm core subset.
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Sardos, B.M., Roux, N., Goenaga, R.J. 2014. Evaluation and characterization of a genetically diverse Musa germplasm core subset.. HortScience 49(9)Supplement, American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Conference, S153.Characterization of naturalized cacao populations in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Cosme-Reyes, S.M., Irish, B.M., Oleksyk, T., Zhang, D., Goenaga, R.J. 2014. Characterization of naturalized cacao populations in Puerto Rico. HortScience 49(9) Supplement, American Society of Horticultural Sciences Annual Conference. S249.An analysis of arthropod interceptions by APHIS-PPQ and Customs and Border Patrol in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Mizell, R., Vanbloem, S., Whitmore, S., Wiscovitch, L., Zaleski, K., Goenaga, R.J. 2014. An analysis of arthropod interceptions by APHIS-PPQ and Customs and Border Patrol in Puerto Rico. American Entomologist. 60:44-55.Evaluation and characterization in bananas (Musa ssp.) at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station

- (Abstract Only)Micro irrigation of tropical fruit crops

- (Book / Chapter)Goenaga, R. 2014. Micro irrigation of tropical fruit crops. 2014. In: Goyal, M. R., editor. Research Advances in Sustainable Microirrigation: Sustainable Practices in Surface and Subsurface Microirrigation. Waretown, New Jersey: Apple Academic Press. p. 239-318.Evaluation of banana hybrids for tolerance to black leaf streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet) in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Rios, C., Chavarria-Carvajal, J., Ploetz, R. 2013. Evaluation of banana hybrids for tolerance to black leaf streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet) in Puerto Rico. Crop Protection Journal. 54:229-238.Amending storage vessel and media improves transfer interval of Musa spp. tissue culture plantlets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Reed, B.M. 2014. Amending storage vessel and media improves transfer interval of Musa spp. tissue culture plantlets. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 97(1-2):1-3.Mission of PROCINORTE’s Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Taskforce

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Salazar-García, S., Osuna-Garcia, J., Charlebois, D., Herrera-Gonzalez, J., Lu, R. 2013. Mission of PROCINORTE’s Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Taskforce. Proceedings Annual Meeting of the Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture. Page 108.Yield performance of cacao propagated by somatic embryogenesis and grafting

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Guiltinan, M., Maximova, S. 2013. Yield performance of cacao propagated by somatic embryogenesis and grafting. Proceedings 59th Annual Meeting of the Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture. Page 98.Coccinellid predators do not track populations of the Asian citrus phyllid (Diaphorina citri) in citrus in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)First report of Lasiodiplodia theobromae causing inflorescence blight and fruit rot of longan (Dimocarpus longan L.) in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J., French-Monar, R.D. 2014. First report of Lasiodiplodia theobromae causing inflorescence blight and fruit rot of longan (Dimocarpus longan L.) in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. 98(2):279.Yield performance of cowpea plant introductions grown in calcareous soils

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Quiles-Belen, A. 2013. Yield performance of cowpea plant introductions grown in calcareous soils. HortTechnology. 23(2):247-251.First report of Calonectria hongkongensis causing fruit rot of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Latoni-Brailowsky, E., Rivera-Vargas, L., Goenaga, R.J., Crous, P., French-Monar, R. 2013. First report of Calonectria hongkongensis causing fruit rot of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.). Plant Disease. 97(8):1117.Forest fragments as barriers to fruit fly dispersal: Anastrepha (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations in orchards and adjacent forest fragments in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Kendra, P.E., Van Bloem, S., Whitmire, S., Mizell, R., Goenaga, R.J. 2013. Forest fragments as barriers to fruit fly dispersal: Anastrepha (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations in orchards and adjacent forest fragments in Puerto Rico. Environmental Entomology. 42(2):283-292.Attraction of pollinators to atemoya (Magnoliales: Annonaceae) in Puerto Rico: A synergetic approach using multiple nitidulid lures

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Cline, A., Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2013. Attraction of pollinators to atemoya (Magnoliales: Annonaceae) in Puerto Rico: A synergetic approach using multiple nitidulid lures. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106:305-310.Dry matter production and nutrient content of longan grown on an acid Ultisol

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J. 2013. Dry matter production and nutrient content of longan grown on an acid Ultisol. Experimental Agriculture. 49:225-233.Aphids capable of fine resolution landing

- (Abstract Only)Attracting pollinators in atemoya: commercial lures act synergistically when combined

- (Abstract Only)First report of Gliocephalotrichum bulbilium and G. simplex causing fruit rot of rambutan in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Latoni-Brailowsky, E.I., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J., French-Monar, R.D. 2012. First report of Gliocephalotrichum bulbilium and G. simplex causing fruit rot of rambutan in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. 96(8):1225.Five-year agronomic and phenotypic data summary for a replicated cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm collection

- (Abstract Only)Site specific fertilization affects yield, fruit size, quality, and shelf-life of ‘Kent' mango

- (Abstract Only)-Garcia, J.A., Salazar-Garcia, S., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. Site specific fertilization affects yield, fruit size, quality, and shelf-life of ‘Kent' mango. HortScience 47(9):S406.Reflectance spectroscopy to determine dry matter content in ‘Hass' avocado fruit

- (Abstract Only)Charlebois, D., Osuna, J.A., Vigneault, C., Goenaga, R.J., Salazar-Garcia, S. 2012. Reflectance spectroscopy to determine dry matter content in ‘Hass' avocado fruit. HortScience 47(9):S406.Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 46.  Rambutan.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R. 2012. Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 46.  Rambutan. HortScience. 47:555.Fruit quality traits and yield of six lychee cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2012. Fruit quality traits and yield of six lychee cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico. HortScience 47(9):S303.Genetic diversity assessment of Musa spp. germplasm using SSR markers

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. Genetic diversity assessment of Musa spp. germplasm using SSR markers. HortScience 47(9):S342.Use of scanning electron microscopy in the speciation of Gliocephalotrichum spp. in rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.)

- (Abstract Only)Latoni-Brailowsky, E., Serrato-Diaz, L., Rivera-Vargas, L., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. Use of scanning electron microscopy in the speciation of Gliocephalotrichum spp. in rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.). Phytopathology. 102:S6.3.The persistence of Gliocephalotrichum bulbilium and G. simplex causing fruit rot of rambutan in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Serrato-Diaz, L., Rivera-Vargas, L., Latoni-Brailowsky, E., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. The persistence of Gliocephalotrichum bulbilium and G. simplex causing fruit rot of rambutan in Puerto Rico. Phytopathology. 102:S6.6.Irreversible commitment to flowering in two mango cultivars

- (Abstract Only)Salazar-Garcia, S., Gonzalez-Valdivia, J., Alvarez-Lopez, S., Cossio-Vargas, L.E., Ibarra-Estrada, M.E., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. Irreversible commitment to flowering in two mango cultivars. HortScience 47(9):S286.Yield and Fruit Quality Traits of Mamey Sapote Cultivars Grown at two Locations in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A. 2012. Yield and Fruit Quality Traits of Mamey Sapote Cultivars Grown at two Locations in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 22:263-267.Antennal responses of West Indian and Caribbean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to ammonium bicarbonate and putrescine lures

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Kendra, P.E., Epsky, N.D., Montgomery, W.S., Heath, R.R., Jenkins, D.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2012. Antennal responses of West Indian and Caribbean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) to ammonium bicarbonate and putrescine lures. Florida Entomologist. 95(1):28-34.Relationship between skin color and some fruit quality characteristics of 'Hass' avocado

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Doyon, G., Salazar-Garcia, S., Goenaga, R.J., Gonzalez-Duran, I. 2012. Relationship between skin color and some fruit quality characteristics of 'Hass' avocado for the export market. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 95(1-2):15-23.Persistence of Gliocephalotrichum spp. causing fruit rot of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Managing papaya ringspot virus: Impact of grass barriers on alate aphid immigration into papaya orchards

- (Abstract Only)First report of Lasmenia sp. causing rachis necrosis, flower abortion, fruit rot and leaf spots on rambutan in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J., Verkley, G.M., French-Monar, R.D. 2011. First report of Lasmenia sp. causing rachis necrosis, flower abortion, fruit rot and leaf spots on rambutan in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. 95(10):1313.Yield performance of cowpea genotypes grown in alkaline soils

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Quiles-Belen, A. 2012. Yield performance of cowpea genotypes grown in alkaline soils. HortScience 47(9):S341.Yield and fruit quality traits of mamey sapote grown at two locations in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2011. Yield and fruit quality traits of mamey sapote grown at two locations in Puerto Rico [abstract]. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 46(9):S361.Pathogenic and non-pathogenic fungi associated with longan (Dimocarpus
longan L.) in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Serrato-Diaz, L.M., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J. and French-Monar, R.D. 2011. Pathogenic and non-pathogenic fungi associated with longan (Dimocarpus longan L.), in Puerto Rico. Phytopathology. 101:S163.Interactions of a Rhabditis sp. on the virulence of Heterorhabditis and Steinernema in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia, J., Jenkins, D.A., Chavarria, J.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Goenaga, R.J. 2011. Interactions of a Rhabditis sp. on the virulence of Heterorhabditis and Steinernema in Puerto Rico. Florida Entomologist. 94(3):704-705.Evaluation of Musa spp. hybrids for resistance to black Sigatoka, caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Chavarria-Carvajal, J., Ploetz, R., Goenaga, R.J. 2011. Evaluation of Musa spp. hybrids for resistance to black Sigatoka, caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet. Phytopathology. 101(6):S277 (Supplement).Food-based lure performance in three locations in Puerto Rico: attractiveness to Anastrepha suspensa and A. obliqua (Diptera;Tephritidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R., Goenaga, R.J. 2011. Food-based lure performance in three locations in Puerto Rico: attractiveness to Anastrepha suspensa and A. obliqua (Diptera;Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 94(2):186-194.Yield and fruit quality traits of rambutan cultivars grafted onto a common rootstock and grown at two locations in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A. 2011. Yield and fruit quality traits of rambutan cultivars grafted onto a common rootstock and grown at two locations in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 21:136-140.Field Performance of Cowpea Genotypes Grown under Virus Pressure in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Quiles-Belen, A. 2011. Field Performance of Cowpea Genotypes Grown under Virus Pressure in Puerto Rico. African Crop Science Journal. 19(2):97-103.Field screening of cowpea cultivars for alkaline soil tolerance

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Quiles-Belen, A. 2010. Field screening of cowpea cultivars for alkaline soil tolerance. HortScience. 45(11):1639-1642.Effect of Harvest date and ripening degree on quality and shelf life of 'Hass' avocado in Mexico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Doyon, G., Salazar-Garcia, S., Goenaga, R.J., Gonzalez-Duran, I.J. 2010. Effect of Harvest date and ripening degree on quality and shelf life of 'Hass' avocado in Mexico. Fruits. 65:367-375.First report of sooty mold of longan (Dimocarpus longan L.) caused by  Tripospermum porosporiferum Matsushima and T. variabile Matsushima  in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serrato, L.M., Rivera Vargas, L.I., Goenaga, R.J. 2010. First report of sooty mold of longan (Dimocarpus longan L.) caused by  Tripospermum porosporiferum Matsushima and T. variabile Matsushima in Puerto Rico. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 94(3-4):285-287.Food-based lure performance in three locations in Puerto Rico: attractiveness to Anastrepha suspensa and A. obliqua

- (Abstract Only)Jenkins, D.A., Epsky, N.D., Kendra, P.E., Heath, R.R., Goenaga, R.J. 2010. Food-based lure performance in three locations in Puerto Rico: attractiveness to Anastrepha suspensa and A. obliqua. [absract] Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting, http://flaentsoc.org/2010annmeetabstracts.pdf. page 8.Effects of invertebrate iridescent virus 6 in Phyllophaga vandinei and its potential as a biocontrol delivery system

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Hunter, W.B., Goenaga, R.J. 2011. Effects of Invertebrate Iridescent Virus 6 in Phyllophaga and its potential as a biocontrol delivery system. Journal of Insect Science. Available: http://www.insectscience.org/II.44.Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 45.  Banana, cacao, Spanish lime, plantain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J. 2010. Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars List 45.  Banana, cacao, Spanish lime, plantain. HortScience. 45:720, 723, 728, 743.Dry Matter Production and Leaf Elemental Concentrations of Rambutan Grown on an Acid Ultisol

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J. 2011. Dry Matter Production and Leaf Elemental Concentrations of Rambutan Grown on an Acid Ultisol. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 34:753-761.Commercial potential of rambutan cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2010. Commercial potential of rambutan cultivars grown at two locations in Puerto Rico. HortScience.45(8):S262.Mission of PROCINORTE'S Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Task Force

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Salazar-Garcia, S., Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Vigneault, C., Doyon, G., Gonzalez-Duran, J.L. 2010. Mission of PROCINORTE'S Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Task Force. HortScience. 45(8):S198.The Tropical Fruit Research Program of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A., Irish, B.M. 2010. The Tropical Fruit Research Program of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station. HortScience. 45(8)S263.'Hass' Avocado Fruit Nutrient Removal as Affected by Production Conditions

- (Abstract Only)Salazar-Garcia, S., Gonzalez-Duran, I., Cossio-Vargas, L., Tapia-Vargas, L.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2010. 'Hass' Avocado Fruit Nutrient Removal as Affected by Production Conditions. HortScience. 45(8):S171.Characterization of Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota [Jacq.] H.E. Moore & Stearn.) germplasm at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Crespo, A., Wessel-Beaver, L. 2010. Characterization of Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota [Jacq.] H.E. Moore & Stearn.) germplasm at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station. HortScience. 45(8):S022.SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF PHYLLOPHAGA VANDINEI (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEIDAE)EMERGENCE WITHIN AND AROUND A MAMEY SAPOTE ORCHARD

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J. Spatial distribution of Phyllophaga vandinei (Coleoptera: scarabaeidae) emergence within and around a mamey sapote orchard.  Florida Entomologist. 93(2):323-324.Phylogeny and redescription of Dolabra nepheliae on rambutan and litchi

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rossman, A.Y., Farr, D.F., Schoch, C., Nishijima, K.A., Keith, L.M., Goenaga Portela, R.J. 2010. Phylogeny and redescription of Dolabra nepheliae on rambutan and litchi. Mycoscience. 51:300-309.Evaluation of Promalin to promote growth of young mangosteen seedlings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J. 2010. Evaluation of Promalin to promote growth of young mangosteen seedlings. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. Vol 94(1-2):105-109.CACAO (THEOBROMA CACAO L.) GENETIC RESOURCES RESEARCH AT THE USDA-ARS TROPICAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION

- (Proceedings)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Schnell Ii, R.J., Motamayor, J., Brown, J.S., Zhang, D. 2010. CACAO (THEOBROMA CACAO L.) GENETIC RESOURCES RESEARCH AT THE USDA-ARS TROPICAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION. Proceedings of the International Cocoa Producer's Conference. PP. 417-423.Manipulation of fruit ripening in "Hass" avocado using 1-Methylcyclopropene(1-MCP)

- (Abstract Only)Barriers in a tropical orchard landscape: how the presence or absence of hedges influences insect dispersal in mixed orchards of Carica papaya and Manilkara zapota.

- (Abstract Only)Microsatellite Fingerprinting of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Germplasm Collection.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga Portela, R.J., Zhang, D., Schnell Ii, R.J., Brown, J.S., Motamayor, J. 2010. Microsatellite Fingerprinting of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Germplasm Collection. Crop Science. 50:656-667.Temporal and spatial variation in infestation of fruit by Anastrepha spp. in Puerto Rico: Support for a fruit fly-free zone

- (Abstract Only)Fungal diversity associated with rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Serrato, L.M., Rivera, L.I., Goenaga, R.J. 2009. Fungal diversity associated with rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) in Puerto Rico. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 100: S176.Amending Storage Vessel and Media Improves Subculture Interval of Musa sp. Tissue Culture Plantlets

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Reed, B.M. Amending Storage Vessel and Media Improves Subculture Interval of Musa sp. Tissue Culture Plantlets. HortScience, Vol. 44(4):1103.TARS series of cacao germplasm selections

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R., Irizarry, H., Irish, B. 2009.  TARS Series of Cacao Germplasm Selections. HortScience 44(3):826-827.Ploidy level and genomic composition of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station Musa sp. Germplasm Collection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Crespo, A., Goenaga, R.J., Ayala Silva, T., Niedz, R.P. 2009. Ploidy level and genomic composition of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station Musa sp. Germplasm Collection. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico, 93(1-2):1-22.The National Plant Germplasm System: the subtropical and tropical fruit genebanks

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ayala Silva, T., Schnell II, R.J., Goenaga, R.J., Zee, F.T., Irish, B.M. 2013. The National Plant Germplasm System: the subtropical and tropical fruit genebanks. Acta Horticulturae. 975:43-54.Impact of barrier crops on arthropod pests immigrating into orchards of sapodilla and banana.

- (Abstract Only)Solar sterilization of abscised fruit: a cultural practice to reduce infestations of Anastrepha obliqua around orchards

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Diaz, E., Jenkins, D.M., Goenaga, R.J. 2008. Solar sterilization of abscised fruit: a cultural practice to reduce infestations of Anastrepha spp. around orchards. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico.  92(3-4):197-206.Effectiveness of cone emergence traps for detecting Phyllophaga vandinei emergence over time

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2008. Effectiveness of cone emergence traps for detecting Phyllophaga vandinei emergence over time. Florida Entomologist. 91:466-469.The Tropical and Subtropical Germplasm Repositories of The National Germplasm System

- (Abstract Only)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.Relationship between chlorohphyll fluorescence and dry matter content of 'Hass' avocado fruit

- (Abstract Only)Osuna-Garcia, J., Doyon, G., Gonzalez-Duran, J., Salazar-Garcia, S., Goenaga Portela, R.J. 2008. Relationship between chlorohphyll fluorescence and dry matter content of 'Hass' avocado fruit. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 44(2):652.PROCINORTE'S Tropical and Subtropical Fruits Task Force: a tri-national effort to improve fruit quality and trade

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga Portela, R.J., Salazar-Garcia, S., Doyon, G., Osuna-Garcia, J., Gonzalez-Duran, J.A., Landry, J.A. 2008. PROCINORTE'S Tropical and Subtropical Fruits Task Force: a tri-national effort to improve fruit quality and trade. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 44(2):438.Yield and Fruit Quality of Rambutan Cultivars Grown at Two Locations in Puerto Rico

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga Portela, R.J., Marrero Soto, A.R. 2008. Yield and Fruit Quality of Rambutan Cultivars Grown at Two Locations in Puerto Rico. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 44(2):413.Evaluating Hass Avocado Maturity Using Hyperspectral Imaging

- (Proceedings)Girod, D., Landry, J.A., Doyon, G., Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Salazar-Garcia, S., Goenaga-Portela, R.J. 2008. Evaluating Hass Avocado Maturity Using Hyperspectral Imaging. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 44(2):144-154.EFFECT OF HARVEST TIME AND RIPENING DEGREE ON QUALITY AND SHELF LIFE OF ‘HASS’ AVOCADO

- (Abstract Only)Osuna-Garcia, J.A., Doyon, G., Gonzalez-Duran, J.L., Salazar-Garcia, S., Goenaga Portela, R.J. 2008. Effect of harvest time and ripening degree on quality and shelf life of 'Hass' avocado. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. 44(2);653.Placement of cone emergence cages and its impact on monitoring of Phyllophaga vandinei (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

- (Abstract Only)Is Leaf Blight in Lychee Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency?

- (Proceedings)Goenaga, R.J., Mendez, Y. 2008. Is Leaf Blight in Lychee Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency? Proceedings Undergraduate Research Program. Livestock and Environmental Group, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.  University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR.  p. 4-6.Host status of litchi and rambutan to the West Indian fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2008.  Host status of litchi and rambutan to the West Indian fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 91(2):228-231Assessing Yield Potential of Cowpea Genotypes Grown Under Virus Pressure

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Quiles-Belen, A. 2008. Assessing Yield Potential of Cowpea Genotypes Grown Under Virus Pressure. HortScience 43(3):673-676.DEVELOPMENT OF A MICRO-FERMENTATION PROCESS FOR CACAO GERMPLASM EVALUATION

- (Proceedings)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Santiago, S., Seguine, E. 2008. Development of a Micro-fermentation process for cacao germplasm evaluation. Proceedings Undergraduate Research Program. Livestock and Environmental Group, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR. p.7-17Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes versus Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) larvae in a high clay-content Oxisol soil: Greenhouse trials with potted Litchi chinensis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Goenaga, R.J. 2008. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes versus Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) larvae in a high clay-content Oxisol soil: Greenhouse trials with potted Litchi chinensis. Florida Entomologist. 91:75-78.Hosts breadth and parasitoids of fruit flies (Anastrepha spp.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2008. Hosts breadth and parasitoids of fruit flies (Anastrepha spp.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Puerto Rico. Environmental Entomology. 37(1):110-120.First report of Dolabra nepheliae on rambutan and litchi in Hawaii and Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rossman, A.Y., Goenaga, R.J., Keith, L.M. 2007. First report of Dolabra nepheliae on rambutan and litchi in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. 91:1685.Microsatellite fingerprinting of the cacao (Theobroma cacao) germplasm collection at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Reserarch Station.

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., Schnell Ii, R.J., Motamayor, J.C., Brown, J.S., Zhang, D. 2007. Microsatellite fingerprinting of the cacao (Theobroma cacao) germplasm collection at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Reserarch Station.. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings 43:219.Relationship between skin color and some quality characteristics of exportable 'Hass' avocado fruits

- (Abstract Only)Mission of PROCINORTE'S Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Task Force

- (Abstract Only)The Tropical Fruit Research Program of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station

- (Abstract Only)Plant Exploration in tropical forests of Puerto Rico to collect ornamental germplasm.

- (Proceedings)Ayala Silva, T., Meerow, A.W., Goenaga, R.J., Irish, B.M. 2007. Plant Exploration in tropical forests of Puerto Rico to collect ornamental germplasm.. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 120:4-7.Yield and fruit quality traits of carambola cultivars grown at three locations in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R. 2007. Yield and fruit quality of carambola cultivars grown at three locations in Puerto Rico. HortTechnology. 17(4):604-607.VIRULENCE OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AGAINST DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS IN AN OXISOL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D.A., Shapiro Ilan, D., Goenaga, R. 2007.  Virulence of entomopathogenic nematodes against Diaprepes abbreviatus in an oxisol. Florida Entomologist. 90(2):401-403HOST STATUS OF MAMEY SAPOTE, POUTERIA SAPOTA (SAPOTACEAE), TO THE WEST INDIAN FRUIT FLY, ANASTREPHA OBLIQUA (DIPTERA:TEPHRITIDAE)IN PUERTO RICO

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jenkins, D., Goenaga, R. 2007. Host status of mamey sapote, Pouteria sapota (sapotaceae), to the West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (diptera:tephritidae) in Puerto Rico. Florida Entomologist. 90(2):384-388.GENOMIC COMPOSITION OF THE USDA-ARS TROPICAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION MUSA SP. GERMPLASM COLLECTION.

- (Abstract Only)FIRST REPORT OF PHYTOPHTHORA PALMIVORA, CAUSAL AGENT OF BLACK POD, ON CACAO (THEOBROMA CACAO L.) IN PUERTO RICO

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R., Park, S., Kang, S. 2007. First Report of Phytophthora palmivora, causal agent of black pod, on cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease. 91:1051.Production Systems and Genetic Resource Management for Tropical/Subtropical Fruit Crops

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Jenkins, D.A., Irish, B.M. 2006.  Production Systems and Genetic Resource Management for Tropical/Subtropical Fruit Crops [abstract].  Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture Proceedings.EFFECT OF DEFOLIATION AND ROOT-FEEDING ON MAMEY SAPOTE YIELD

- (Abstract Only)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J.  2006.  Effect of defoliation and root-feeding on mamey sapote yield [abstract].  Interamerican Society of Tropical Horticulture Proceedings. Poster No. P-A-20.A SURVEY OF ROOT-FEEDING PESTS ON TROPICAL FRUIT TREES IN PUERTO RICO

- (Abstract Only)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J.  2006.  A survey of root-feeding pests on tropical fruit trees in Puerto Rico [abstract].  Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. p. 195.HOSTS OF ANASTREPHA SPP. IN PUERTO RICO

- (Abstract Only)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J.  2006.  Hosts of Anastrephia spp. in Puerto Rico [abstract].  Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. p. 196.Genetic resource management and development of production systems for tropical/subtropical fruit crops

- (Proceedings)Goenaga, R.J. 2006. Genetic resource management and development of production systems for tropical/subtropical fruit crops. Proceedings Tropical Fruit Production and Handling Workshop. University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center. p. 61-66.PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE USDA-ARS TROPICAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION BANANA GERMPLASM COLLECTION

- (Abstract Only)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J.  2006.  Phenotypic characterization of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station Banana Germplasm collection [abstract].  Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. p. 388.FRUIT QUALITY TRAITS AND YIELD OF NINE CARAMBOLA CULTIVARS GROWN AT THREE LOCATIONS IN PUERTO RICO

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R.J., Rivera, E., Marrero, Soto, A.R.  2006.  Fruit quality traits and yield of nine carambola cultivars grown at three locations in Puerto Rico [abstract].  Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. p. 387.ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF HIGH-THROUGHPUT MICROSATELLITE GENOTYPING FOR CACAO CULTIVAR IDENTIFICATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Mischke, B.S., Goenaga, R.J., Nicholas, C., Ford, C., Hemeida, A.A., Saunders, J.A. 2006. Accuracy and reliability of high-throughput microsatellite genotyping for cacao cultivar identification. Crop Science. 46:2084-2092.MYCOSPHAERELLA FIJIENSIS, CAUSAL AGENT OF BLACK SIGATOKA OF MUSA SPP., FOUND IN PUERTO RICO AND IDENTIFIED BY POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Goenaga, R.J., and Ploetz, R.C. 2006. Mycosphaerella fijiensis, Causal Agent of Black Sigatoka of Musa spp. found in Puerto Rico and Identified by Polymerase Chain Reaction.  Plant Disease 90:684.YIELD PERFORMANCE OF TWO FRENCH-TYPE PLANTAIN CLONES SUBJECTED TO BUNCH PRUNING

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Irizarry, H. 2006. Yield performance of two French-type plantain clones subjected to bunch pruning. J. Agric. Univ. P.R. 90(3-4):173-182.FIELD TRIALS OF LURES TO ATTRACT FRUIT FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRIDITIDAE) IN COMMERCIAL SAPODILLA, MAMEY SAPOTE, AND CARAMBOLA ORCHARDS IN PUERTO RICO

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pingel, R.L., Epsky, N.D., Goenaga, R. 2006. Field trials to attract fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in commercial sapodilla, mamey sapote, and carambola orchards in Puerto Rico.  Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 90:109-113.STEPS TOWARD MANAGING THE ARMORED SCALE ANDASPIS PUNICAE IN LITCHI IN FLORIDA AND PUERTO RICO

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pena, G.E., Goenaga, R.J., Castillo, J., Hodges, G., Evans, G.D. 2006.  Steps toward managing the armored scale andaspis punicae in Litchi in Florida and Puerto Rico. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings. Vol(41):138-148.SURVEY OF THE ROOT-FEEDING BEETLES DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS AND PHYLLOPHAGA VANDINEI ON SOME TROPICAL FRUIT TREES IN PUERTO RICO

- (Abstract Only)Jenkins, D.A., Goenaga, R.J. 2005. Survey of the root-feeding beetles Diaprepes abbreviatus and Phyllophaga vandinei on some tropical fruit trees in Puerto Rico. Entomology Society of America, Annual Meeting, page 106.GROWTH AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF MANGOSTEEN GROWN UNDER SHADE LEVELS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Rivera, E. 2005. Growth and nutrient uptake of mangosteen grown under shade Levels. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 89:149-158.CURRENT STATUS OF THE SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORIES OF THE NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM

- (Proceedings)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.YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY OF CARAMBOLA CULTIVARS GROWN AT THREE LOCATIONS IN PUERTO RICO

- (Abstract Only)Goenaga, R., Rivera, E. 2004. Yield and fruit quality of carambola cultivars grown at three locations in Puerto Rico [abstract]. American Society of Horticultural Sciences. Paper No. 1846-hna-03.FIELD PERFORMANCE OF TWO SNAP BEAN CULTIVARS AT VARYING LEVELS OF EXCHANGEABLE ALUMINUM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Smith, J.R., Goenaga, R.J. 2005. Field performance of two snap bean cultivars at varying levels of exchangeable aluminum. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 28:237-246.YIELD OF PAPAYA IRRIGATED WITH FRACTIONS OF CLASS A PAN EVAPORATION IN A SEMIARID ENVIRONMENT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R., Rivera, E., Almodovar, C. Yield of papaya irrigated with fractions of Class A pan evaporation in a semiarid environment. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 2004. v. 88. p. 1-8.PUERTO RICO'S TROPICAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION - 100 YEARS OF TROPICAL RESEARCH

- (Trade Journal)Goenaga, R.J., Shore, L. 2002. Puerto Rico's Tropical Agriculture Research Station - 100 Years of tropical research.  Fruit Gardener. 34:14-21.THE USDA PROGRAM IN MOLECULAR GENOMICS, DISEASE RESISTANCE AND IPM STRATEGIES FOR THEOBROMA CACAO

- (Proceedings)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.YIELD PERFORMANCE OF INTRODUCED CASSAVA CLONES IN AN ULTISOL IN PUERTO RICO

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goenaga, R., Rivera-Amador, E., Chardon, U. 2002. Yield performance of introduced cassava clones in an Ultisol in Puerto Rico. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. v. 86(1-2):27-33.THE USDA PROGRAM IN MOLECULAR GENOMICS, DISEASE RESISTANCE AND IPM STRATEGIES FRO THEOBROMA CACAO

- (Abstract Only)Saunders, J.A., Schnell Ii, R.J., Hebbar, P., Goenaga, R.J., Bowers, J.H., Bailey, B.A., Brown, S.A., Mischke, B.S. 2001. The usda program in molecular genomics, disease resistance and ipm strategies fro theobroma cacao [abstract]. PCMA International Meeting.YIELD RESPONSE OF PAPAYA HYBRIDS GROWN ON A TROPICAL OXISOL AND ULTISOL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)DRY MATTER PRODUCTION AND LEAF ELEMENTAL CONCENTRATIONS OF COMMON BEAN     GROWN ON AN ACID ULTISOL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)THE USDA/CEPLAC COOPERATIVE STRATEGIC PROGRAM FOR PRODUCTION OF THEOBROMA  CACAO IN BRAZIL

- (Abstract Only)THE USE OF DNA FINGERPRINTING IN CHOCOLATE TREES TO STUDY GENETIC DIVERSITY

- (Abstract Only)Saunders, J.A., Mischke, B.S., Goenaga, R.J., Hemeida, A.A. 2001. The use of dna fingerprinting in chocolate trees to study genetic diversity [abstract]. Mid Atlantic Plant and Molecular Biology Proceedings.YIELD PERFORMANCE OF BANANA IRRIGATED WITH FRACTIONS OF CLASS A PAN        EVAPORATION ON AN OXISOL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)YIELD POTENTIAL AND FRUIT TRAITS OF THE FRENCH-DWARF SUPERPLATANO CLONE    EVALUATED AT THREE LOCATIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)YIELD AND QUALITY OF THE "SUPERPLATANO" GROWN ON AN ULTISOL WITH           SUPPLEMENTAL IRRIGATION

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