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Brian  Irish
                        Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research

                        




                        
                        Geneticist
                        Phone: (509) 786-9316
                        
                        
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                            ProjectsGenetic Resource and Information Management for Pulse, Temperate Forage Legume, Oilseed, Vegetable, Grasses, Sugar, Ornamental, and Other Crops
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 443951Management, Storage, and Research of National Seeds of Success Native Seed Collection
                                                    Interagency Reimbursable Agreement
                                                                    (I)Accession Number: 441407**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Development of a mid-density genotyping platform for alfalfa and its application in a drought tolerance breeding program

- (Abstract Only)Sandercock, A.M., Sapkota, M., Medina, C.M., Xu, Z., Yu, L., Zhao, D., Mejia-Guerra, K., Mollinari, M., Samac, D.A., Irish, B.M., Heller-Uszynska, K., Beil, C.T., Sheehan, M.J. 2024. Development of a mid-density genotyping platform for alfalfa and its application in a drought tolerance breeding program. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, California. January 12-17, 2024.A fast and robust genotyping platform for alfalfa breeding
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhao, D., Mejia-Guerra, K., Mollinari, M., Samac, D.A., Irish, B.M., Heller-Uszynska, K., Beil, C., Sheehan, M. 2023. A fast and robust genotyping platform for alfalfa breeding. Genetic Resources. 4(8):55-63. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.EMOR6509.Composition of the alfalfa pathobiome in commercial fields
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nemchinov, L.G., Irish, B.M., Uschapovsky, I.V., Grinstead, S.C., Shao, J.Y., Postnikova, O.A. 2023. Composition of the alfalfa pathobiome in commercial fields. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14: Article e1225781. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1225781.Characterization of the seed virome of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nemchinov, L.G., Irish, B.M., Grinstead, S.C., Postnikova, O.A. 2023. Characterization of the seed virome of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L). Virology Journal. 20. Article 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02063-6.Safeguarding plant genetic resources in the United States during global climate change
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Volk, G.M., Carver Jr, D.P., Irish, B.M., Marek, L., Frances, A.L., Greene, S.L., Khoury, C., Bamberg, J.B., Del Rio, A., Warburton, M.L., Bretting, P.K. 2023. Safeguarding plant genetic resources in the United States during global climate change. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21003.Snake River alfalfa virus, a persistent virus infecting alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Washington State, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Postnikova, O.A., Irish, B.M., Eisenback, J., Nemchinov, L.G. 2023. Snake River alfalfa virus, a persistent virus infecting alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Washington State, USA. Virology Journal. 20. Article 32. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-01991-7.Climate change affects plant interactions with pollinators, pathogens and pests

- (Book / Chapter)Irish, B.M., Volk, G.M. 2023. Climate change affects plant interactions with pollinators, pathogens and pests. In: Volk, G.M., Moreau, T.L., Byrne, P.F., editors. Conserving and Using Climate-Ready Plant Collections. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State University. Available: https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/climatereadyplantcollections/chapter/pollinators-pathogens-and-pests/.Using climate-driven adaptive evolution to guide seed sourcing for restoration in a diverse North American herb-shrub species
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Johnson, R., Love, S., Carver Jr., D.P., Irish, B.M. 2022. Using climate-driven adaptive evolution to guide seed sourcing for restoration in a diverse North American herb-shrub species. Restoration Ecology. 31(4). Article e13856. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13856.Diversity of the virome associated with alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nemchinov, L.G., Irish, B.M., Grinstead, S.C., Shao, J.Y., Vieira, P. 2022. Diversity of the virome associated with alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Scientific Reports. 12:8726. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-12802-4.Effect of cacao black pod rot screening method on disease resistance determination
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Puig, A.S., Irish, B.M., Ayala Silva, T., Wurzel, S.B., Gutierrez, O.A. 2022. Effect of cacao black pod rot screening method on disease resistance determination. Chemistry Proceedings. 10(1):71. https://doi.org/10.3390/IOCAG2022-12215.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.Germplasm collection, genetic resources, and gene pools in alfalfa
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Irish, B.M., Greene, S.L. 2021. Germplasm collection, genetic resources, and gene pools in alfalfa. In: Yu LX., Kole C., editors. The Alfalfa Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer. Cham, Switzerland. p.43-64. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74466-3_4.Identification of complete genome sequencing of alfalfa virus S diagnosed in alfalfa plants (Medicago sativa L.) from Washington State, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nemchinov, L.G., Grinstead, S.C., Irish, B.M., Shao, J.Y. 2020. Identification of complete genome sequencing of alfalfa virus S diagnosed in alfalfa plants (Medicago sativa L.) from Washington State, USA. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-20-1374-PDN.Collecting native seed for restoration: Collateral benefits to agricultural crop improvement, research and education
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Greene, S.L., Carver Jr, D.P., Khoury, C.K., Irish, B.M., Olwell, P., Prescott, L. 2019. Collecting native seed for restoration: Collateral benefits to agricultural crop improvement, research and education. Crop Science. 59(6):2429-2442. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2019.06.0372.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.Microsatellite markers in Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Sapindaceae), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martinez-Castillo, J., Arias De Ares, R.S., Andueza-Noh, R.H., Ortiz-Garcia, M.M., Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2019. Microsatellite markers in Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Sapindaceae), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66(7):1371-1377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00815-4.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.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.Characterization of Fusarium spp. isolates recovered from bananas (Musa spp.) affected by Fusarium wilt in Puerto Rico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia, R.O., Rivera-Vargas, L.I., Ploetz, R., Correll, J.C., Irish, B.M. 2018. Characterization of Fusarium spp. isolates recovered from bananas (Musa spp.) affected by Fusarium wilt in Puerto Rico. European Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/S10658-018-1503-y.MGIS: Managing banana (Musa spp.) genetic resources information and high-throughput genotyping data

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ruas, M., Guignon, V., Sempere, G., Sardos, J., Hueber, Y., Duverhey, H., Andrieu, A., Chase, R., Jenny, C., Hazekamp, T., Jelali, K., Adeka, J., Ayala Silva, T., Chao, C., Daniels, J., Dowlya, B., Effa Effa, B., Gueco, L., Kempenaers, E., Herradura, L., Ibobondji, L., Irish, B.M., Kilangi, J., Muhangi, S., Ngo Xuan, P., Paofa, J., Pavis, C., Sandoval Jorge, Sutanto, A., Thiemele, D., Tossou, C., Vangu Paka, G., Ganjun, Y., Van Den Houwe, I., Roux, N., Rouard, M. 2017. MGIS: Managing banana (Musa spp.) genetic resources information and high-throughput genotyping data. Database: The Journal of Biological Databases and Curation. doi:10.1093/database/bax046.Exploring bamboo leaf nutrient value in the USNPGS germplasm collection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, M.L., Irish, B.M., Tonnis, B.D., Pinnow, D.L., Davis, J., Hotchkiss, M.W., Harrison, M.L. 2017. Exploring bamboo leaf nutrient value in the USNPGS germplasm collection. Austin Food Sciences. 2(1):1030. https://doi.org/10.26420/austinfoodsci.2017.1030.Monitoring the genetic integrity of Bioversity’s International Musa Germplasm Transit Centre: a foundation for the conservation and use of banana genetic resources

- (Abstract Only)hase, R., Ruas, M., Montalvo-Katz, S., Irish, B.M., Rios, C., Guignon, V., Lehrer, K., Christelova, P., Sardos, J., Van Denhouwe, I. 2017. Monitoring the genetic integrity of Bioversity’s International Musa Germplasm Transit Centre: a foundation for the conservation and use of banana genetic resources. EUCARPIA Conference, May 8-11, 2017, Montpellier, France.Comparison of polyphenol concentration and composition between genetically diverse cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) accessions selected for high yield and disease resistance

- (Abstract Only)Lee, A.W., Moore, A., Tuzo, J., Neilson, A.P., Keefe, S.F., Arogo Ogejo, J., Irish, B.M., Stewart, A.C. 2017. Comparison of polyphenol concentration and composition between genetically diverse cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) accessions selected for high yield and disease resistance. The FASEB Journal. Vol 31, no. 1, Supplement 974.18.Total leaf crude protein, amino acid composition and elemental content in the USDA-ARS bamboo germplasm collections
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, M.L., Harrison, M.L., Tonnis, B.D., Pinnow, D.L., Davis, J., Irish, B.M. 2017. Total leaf crude protein, amino acid composition and elemental content in the USDA-ARS bamboo germplasm collections. Plant Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262117000053.Genetic diversity of naturalized cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Puerto Rico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cosme-Reyes, S.M., Cuevas, H.E., Zhang, D., Oleksyk, T.K., Irish, B.M. 2016. Genetic diversity of naturalized cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in Puerto Rico. Tree Genetics and Genomes. doi: 10.1007/s11295-016-1045-4.Characterization of the Musa spp. Taxonomic Reference Collection at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Research Station.

- (Other)Irish, B.M., Rios, C., Roux, N. 2016. Characterization of the Musa spp. Taxonomic Reference Collection at the USDA-ARS, Tropical Agriculture Research Station.. Agricultural Research Service Publication. v.1.Developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphism markers for the identification of Coffee germplasm

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, L., Vega, F.E., Tan, H., Ramirez Lluch, A., Meinhardt, L.W., Fang, W., Mischke, B.S., Irish, B.M., Zhang, D. 2016. Developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphism markers for the identification of Coffee germplasm. Tropical Plant Biology. 9:82-95.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.Environmental factors influencing the development of black leaf streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet) on bananas in Puerto Rico.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lagerstroemia speciosa ‘Big Pink’, an improved pink flowered queen’s crape myrtle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2015. Lagerstroemia speciosa ‘Big Pink’, an improved pink flowered queen’s crape myrtle. HortScience. 50(10):1593-1594.Development of a large set of microsatellite markers in Zapote Maney (Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) (H.E. Moore & Stearn) and their potential use in the study of the species

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arias De Ares, R.S., Castillo, J.M., Sobolev, V., Blancarte-Jasso, N.H., Simpson, S.A., Ballard, L.L., Duke, M.V., Liu, X.F., Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2015. Development of a large set of microsatellite markers in Zapote Maney (Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) (H.E. Moore & Stearn) and their potential use in the study of the species. Molecules. 20(60):11400-11417.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.In vitro seed germination and rootstock establishing for micrografting of Theobroma cacao L

- (Abstract Only)Jenderek, M.M., Holman, G.E., Irish, B.M., Souza Vidigal, F. 2015. In vitro seed germination and rootstock establishing for micrografting of Theobroma cacao L. Meeting Abstract. pp. 60. 2015 ASHS Conference, New Orleans, LA; August 4-7, 2015.Diversity of the breadfruit complex (Artocarpus, Moraceae): Genetic characterization of critical germplasm

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zerega, N., Wiesner-Hanks, T., Ragone, D., Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E., Simpson, S.A., Zee, F.T. 2015. Diversity of the breadfruit complex (Artocarpus, Moraceae): Genetic characterization of critical germplasm. Tree Genetics and Genomes. doi: 10.1007/s11295-014-0824-z.Attracting Pollinators to Atemoya: Effects of lures and attractants on yield.

- (Abstract Only)Targeted parallel sequencing of the Musa species: searching for an alternative model system for polyploidy studies

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ude, G.N., Acquaah, G., Irish, B.M., Das, A. 2014. Targeted parallel sequencing of the Musa species: searching for an alternative model system for polyploidy studies. African Journal of Biotechnology. 13(41):4052-4060.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.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.Evaluation and characterization in bananas (Musa ssp.) at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station

- (Abstract Only)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.Factors influencing the survival of developing embryos of theobroma cacao L. (Malvaceae) in cryogenic storage

- (Abstract Only)Crane, J., Irish, B.M., Walters, C.T. 2013. Factors influencing the survival of developing embryos of theobroma cacao L. (Malvaceae) in cryogenic storage. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting. p. 72.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.Development of microsatellite loci in Artocarpus altilis (Moraceae) and cross-amplification in congeneric species

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Witherup, C., Ragone, D., Wiesner-Hanks, T., Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E., Simpson, S.A., Zee, F.T., Zuberi, M., Zerega, N. 2013. Development of microsatellite loci in Artocarpus altilis (Moraceae) and cross-amplification in congeneric species. Applications in Plant Sciences. 1(7):1200423. doi: org/10.3732/apps.1200423.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.Attracting pollinators in atemoya: commercial lures act synergistically when combined

- (Abstract Only)Genetic diversity, population structure, conservation and utilization of Theobroma cacao L., genetic resources in the Dominican Republic

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Boza, E.J., Irish, B.M., Meerow, A.W., Rodriguez, O.A., Ventura-Lopez, M., Gomez, J.A., Moore, J.M., Zhang, D., Motamayor, J.C., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2012. Genetic diversity, population structure, conservation and utilization of Theobroma cacao L., genetic resources in the Dominican Republic. Tree Genetics and Genomes. Available:http://www.bionity.com/en/publications/424313/genetic-diversity-conservation-and-utilization-of-theobroma-cacao-l-genetic-resources-in-the-dominican-republic.html.Five-year agronomic and phenotypic data summary for a replicated cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) germplasm collection

- (Abstract Only)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.Effect of coconut palm proximities and Musa spp. germplasm resistance to colonization by Raoiella indica (Acari: Tenuipalpidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Verle Rodriguez, J.C., Irish, B.M. 2011. Effect of coconut palm proximities and Musa spp. germplasm resistance to colonization by Raoiella indica (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. DOI:10.1007/S10493-011-9484-Y.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).Molecular fingerprinting of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) genetic resources in the Dominican Republic

- (Abstract Only)2011. Molecular fingerprinting of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) genetic resources in the Dominican Republic. Meeting Abstract. XIX Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference, January 11-15, 2011, San Diego, CA..Comparison of single nucleotide polymorphisms and simple sequence repeats in genotype identification and diversity assessment of cacao germplasm

- (Abstract Only)Zhang, D., Livingstone, D., Irish, B.M., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J., Meinhardt, L.W. 2011. Comparison of single nucleotide polymorphisms and simple sequence repeats in genotype identification and diversity assessment of cacao germplasm. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. 2011.'Luisa' Turnera Holds Great Potential

- (Trade Journal)Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2011. 'Luisa' Turnera Holds Great Potential. Greenhouse Grower Magazine. http://www.greenhousegrower.com/magazine/?storyid=4203.Field Notes: Tunera diffusa 'Luisa'

- (Trade Journal)Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2011. Field Notes: Tunera diffusa 'Luisa'. American Nurseryman. P.38.Batch Isolation of Microsatellites for Tropical Plant Species Pyrosequencing

- (Abstract Only)Arias De Ares, R.S., Irish, B.M., Ballard, L.L., Duke, M.V., Liu, X.F., Simpson, S.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Batch Isolation of Microsatellites for Tropical Plant Species Pyrosequencing. Plant and Animal Genome. Abstract P089.Turnera diffusa 'Luisa', a drought tolerant small shrub for warm climates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2010. Turnera diffusa 'Luisa', a drought tolerant small shrub for warm climates. HortScience. 45(12):1895-1896.Raoiella Indica: Facing it

- (Abstract Only)Rodrigues, J., Colon, L.M., Pena, J.E., Irish, B.M., Roda, A., Ramirez, A. 2010. Raoiella Indica: Facing it. XIII International Congress of Acaraology - Abstract Book.  P. 228.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.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.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.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.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.Screening of plantain hybrids for resistance to Raoiella indica (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) and use of a systemic acaricide to control the mite

- (Abstract Only)Marengo, J.I., Colon, L., Irish, B.M., Rodrigues, J.V. 2008. Screening of plantain hybrids for resistance to Raoiella indica (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) and use of a systemic acaricide to control the mite. Entomological Society of America 56th Annual Meeting, Reno, NV, Nov 16-19. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2008/techprogram/paper_39202.htm.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.Characterization of a resistance locus, Pfs-1, to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae, and development of a marker linked to Pfs-1

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Correll, J.C., Feng, C., De Los Reyes, B.G. 2008. Characterization of a resistance locus, Pfs-1, to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae, and development of a marker linked to Pfs-1. Phytopathology. 98:894-900.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.7-17Microsatellite 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.The Tropical Fruit Research Program of the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station

- (Abstract Only)Characterization of a resistance locus, Pfs-1, to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae, and development of a marker linked to Pfs-1.

- (Book / Chapter)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.Spinach downy mildew: overview of races and the development of molecular markers linked to major resistance genes.

- (Book / Chapter)Correll, J. C., Feng, C., Irish, B. M., Koike, S. T., Morelock, T. E., Bentley, T. C., and Tomlinson, A. N.  2007.  Spinach downy mildew: overview of races and the development of molecular markers linked to major resistance genes.  In: Lebeda A. and Spencer, P., editors. Advances in Downy Mildew Research. Vol. 3 Proceedings of the 2nd International Downy Mildew Symposium.  Palcky University in Olomouc and JOLA, v.o.s., Kostelec na Hane (Czech Republic). p.135-142.THREE NEW RACES OF THE SPINACH DOWNY MILDEW PATHOGEN IDENTIFIED BY A MODIFIED SET OF SPINACH DIFFERENTIALS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Irish, B.M., Correll, J.C., Koike, S.T., Morelock, T.E. 2007. Three new races of the spinach downy mildew pathogen identified by a modified set of spinach differentials. Plant Disease. 91(11):1392-1396.Fruit and Nut Genebanks in the US National Plant Germplasm System

- (Popular Publication)Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Stover, E.W., Krueger, R., Forsline, P.L., Grauke, L.J., Zee, F.T., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2007. Fruit and Nut Genebanks in the US National Plant Germplasm System. Pomona.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.FRUIT AND NUT GENEBANKS IN THE US NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Stover, E.W., Krueger, R., Forsline, P.L., Grauke, L.J., Zee, F.T., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2006. Fruit and nut genebanks in the us national plant germplasm system.  HortScience.  41(5):1188-1194.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.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.


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