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Crosby, Kevin Professor
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Dr. Crosby's area of research is plant breeding and genetics of vegetable crops. He has worked on melon, pepper, tomato, onion and carrot. The main emphasis of his research has been the elucidation of genetic mechanisms for stress tolerance and enhanced nutritional quality. Dr. Crosby has discovered several novel traits and studied their inheritance in both melon and pepper. These range from root physiology and vigor to virus and insect resistance. His program also has developed a genetic linkage map of melon with DNA markers linked to several key traits. The development of thousands of novel families for genetic studies has also produced elite breeding lines for commercial seed companies and 9 cultivar releases. In addition, Dr. Crosby has developed unique, high antioxidant pepper lines with flavonoid and ascorbic acid levels more than 400% higher than commercial cultivars.
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Publications
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academic article
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Bhatta, B. P., Patel, T., Correa, E., Wehner, T. C., Crosby, K. M., Thomson, M. J., ... Malla, S.
(2022).
Dissection of race 1 anthracnose resistance in a watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) biparental mapping population. 218(11), 157.
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Biradar, K., Singh, J., Pillai, S. S., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2022).
Separation of nordihydrocapsiate from capsiate and major capsaicinoid analogues using ultra high performance liquid chromatography. Food Chemistry.
382, 132585-132585.
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Singh, J., Metrani, R., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., Ravishankar, S., ... Patil, B. S.
(2022).
Profiling carotenoid and sugar contents in unique Cucumis melo L. cultigens harvested from different climatic regions of the United States. 106, 104306-104306.
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Bhatta, B. P., Correa, E., Patel, T., Wehner, T. C., Crosby, K. M., Thomson, M. J., & Malla, S.
(2022).
Data on inheritance of race 2 anthracnose resistance in watermelon (Citrullus spp.) biparental mapping populations. Data in Brief.
44, 108546-108546.
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Acharya, P., Singh, J., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Jifon, J. L., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2021).
Impact of storage period and nanoparticle treatment on phytochemical of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus). 104, 104139-104139.
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Nagashima, Y., He, K., Singh, J., Metrani, R., Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J., ... Koiwa, H.
(2021).
Transition of aromatic volatile and transcriptome profiles during melon fruit ripening. Plant Science.
304, 110809-110809.
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Tabara, M., Nagashima, Y., He, K., Qian, X., Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J., ... Fukuhara, T.
(2021).
Frequent asymptomatic infection with tobacco ringspot virus on melon fruit. Virus Research.
293, 198266-198266.
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Lee, J., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Enciso, J., Avila, C. A., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2021).
Production system influences tomato phenolics and indoleamines in a cultivar-specific manner. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL.
140, 110016-110016.
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Majithia, D., Metrani, R., Dhowlaghar, N., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2021).
Assessment and Classification of Volatile Profiles in Melon Breeding Lines Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Coupled with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Plants.
10(10), 2166-2166.
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Lee, J. H., Kasote, D. M., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Avila, C. A., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2021).
Effect of production system and inhibitory potential of aroma volatiles on polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase activity in tomatoes. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
101(1), 307-314.
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Lee, J., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Avila, C. A., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2020).
Effects of genotype and production system on quality of tomato fruits and in vitro bile acids binding capacity. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
85(11), 3806-3814.
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Correa, E., Malla, S., Crosby, K. M., & Avila, C. A.
(2020).
Evaluation of Genotypes and Association of Traits in Watermelon Across Two Southern Texas Locations. Horticulturae.
6(4), 67-67.
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Kasote, D. M., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Ong, K., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2020).
Hormonal and metabolites responses in Fusarium wilt-susceptible and -resistant watermelon plants during plant-pathogen interactions. BMC Plant Biology.
20(1), 481.
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Chaudhary, S., Laughlin, D. A., Setamou, M., da Graa, J. V., Kunta, M., Alabi, O. J., ... Ancona, V.
(2020).
Incidence, Severity, and Characterization of Phytophthora Foot Rot of Citrus in Texas and Implications for Disease Management. Plant Disease.
104(9), 2455-2461.
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H J Lee, J., O Awika, H., K Jayaprakasha, G., A Avila, C., M Crosby, K., & S Patil, B.
(2020).
Tomato Metabolic Changes in Response to Tomato-Potato Psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) and Its Vectored Pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum. Plants.
9(9), 1154-1154.
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Kasote, D. M., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Singh, J., Ong, K., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2020).
Metabolomics-based biomarkers of Fusarium wilt disease in watermelon plants. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection.
127(4), 591-596.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., & Ibrahim, A.
(2020).
GGE Biplot Analysis of Genotype-by-environment Interactions for Melon Fruit Yield and Quality Traits. Hortscience.
55(4), 533-542.
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Acharya, P., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., & Patil, B. S.
(2020).
Nanoparticle-Mediated Seed Priming Improves Germination, Growth, Yield, and Quality of Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) at multi-locations in Texas. Scientific Reports.
10(1), 5037.
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Singh, J., Metrani, R., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K. M., Ravishankar, S., & Patil, B. S.
(2020).
Multivariate Analysis of Amino Acids and Health Beneficial Properties of Cantaloupe Varieties Grown in Six Locations in the United States. Plants.
9(9), 1058-1058.
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Acharya, P., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., & Patil, B. S.
(2019).
Green-Synthesized Nanoparticles Enhanced Seedling Growth, Yield, and Quality of Onion (Allium cepa L.). ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.
7(17), 14580-14590.
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Lee, J., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Avila, C. A., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2019).
Metabolomic studies of volatiles from tomatoes grown in net-house and open-field conditions. Food Chemistry.
275, 282-291.
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Perez, J. L., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K., & Patil, B. S.
(2019).
Evaluation of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) cultivars grown in Texas and levels of various phytonutrients. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
99(1), 379-390.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., & Crosby, K. M.
(2019).
Genotypic differences in leaf gas exchange and growth responses to deficit irrigation in reticulatus and inodorus melons (Cucumis melo L.). Photosynthetica.
57(1), 237-247.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Volder, A., Crosby, K. M., & Ibrahim, A.
(2018).
Root distribution patterns of reticulatus and inodorus melon (Cucumis melo L.) under subsurface deficit irrigation. Irrigation Science.
36(6), 301-317.
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Lee, J., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Rush, C. M., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2018).
Production system influences volatile biomarkers in tomato. Metabolomics.
14(7), 99.
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Agehara, S., Crosby, K., Holcroft, D., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2018).
Optimizing 1-methylcyclopropene concentration and immersion time to extend shelf life of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L. var. reticulatus) fruit. Scientia Horticulturae.
230, 117-125.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., & Volder, A.
(2017).
Root growth dynamics and fruit yield of melon (Cucumis melo L) genotypes at two locations with sandy loam and clay soils. Soil and Tillage Research.
168, 50-62.
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Leskovar, D. I., Sharma, S. P., Crosby, K. M., & Volder, A.
(2017).
GxExM strategies for melons in water limited environments. Acta Horticulturae.
1151(1151), 229-235.
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Crosby, K. M., Leskovar, D., Jifon, J. L., & Masabni, J.
(2015).
'Pacal' Orange Casaba: A Multi-disease Resistant, Specialty Melon Cultivar from Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Hortscience.
50(11), 1723-1725.
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Mashabela, M. N., Selahle, K. M., Soundy, P., Crosby, K. M., & Sivakumar, D.
(2015).
Bioactive Compounds and Fruit Quality of Green Sweet Pepper Grown under Different Colored Shade Netting during Postharvest Storage. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE.
80(11), H2612-H2618.
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Alabi, O. J., Rwahnih, M. A., Jifon, J. L., Gregg, L., Crosby, K. M., & Mirkov, T. E.
(2015).
First Report of Pepper vein yellows virus Infecting Pepper (Capsicum spp.) in the United States. Plant Disease.
99(11), 1656-1656.
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Annon, A., Rathore, K., & Crosby, K.
(2014).
Overexpression of a tobacco osmotin gene in carrot (Daucus carota L.) enhances drought tolerance. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology: Plant.
50(3), 299-306.
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Bae, H., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K., Yoo, K. S., Leskovar, D. I., Jifon, J., & Patil, B. S.
(2014).
Ascorbic acid, capsaicinoid, and flavonoid aglycone concentrations as a function of fruit maturity stage in greenhouse-grown peppers. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.
33(2), 195-202.
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Patil, B. S., Crosby, K., Byrne, D., & Hirschi, K.
(2014).
The Intersection of Plant Breeding, Human Health, and Nutritional Security: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives. Hortscience.
49(2), 116-127.
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Mahan, A. L., Murray, S. C., Crosby, K., & Scott, M. P.
(2014).
Quality Protein Maize Germplasm Characterized for Amino Acid Profiles and Endosperm Opacity. Crop Science.
54(3), 863-872.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., Volder, A., & Ibrahim, A.
(2014).
Root growth, yield, and fruit quality responses of reticulatus and inodorus melons (Cucumis melo L.) to deficit subsurface drip irrigation. 136(C), 75-85.
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Crosby, K. M., Fery, R. L., Leskovar, D. I., & Butcher, J.
(2013).
'CaroTex-312', a High-yielding, Orange-fruited, Habanero-type, F-1 Hybrid Pepper. Hortscience.
48(8), 1059-1061.
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Butcher, J. D., Crosby, K. M., Yoo, K. S., Patil, B., Jifon, J. L., & Rooney, W. L.
(2013).
Heterosis in different F1 Capsicum annuum genotypes for fruit traits, ascorbic acid, capsaicin, and flavonoids. 159, 72-79.
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Ren, Y., Bang, H., Lee, E. J., Gould, J., Rathore, K. S., Patil, B. S., & Crosby, K. M.
(2013).
Levels of phytoene and beta-carotene in transgenic honeydew melon (Cucumis melo L. inodorus). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture: an international journal on in vitro culture of higher plants.
113(2), 291-301.
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Bae, H., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K., Jifon, J. L., & Patil, B. S.
(2013).
Simultaneous quantification of capsaicinoids and ascorbic acid from pungent peppers. Journal of Chromatographic Science.
51(5), 412-418.
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Ren, Y., Bang, H., Gould, J., Rathore, K. S., Patil, B. S., & Crosby, K. M.
(2013).
Shoot regeneration and ploidy variation in tissue culture of honeydew melon (Cucumis melo L. inodorus). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology: Plant.
49(2), 223-229.
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Mahan, A. L., Murray, S. C., Rooney, L. W., & Crosby, K. M.
(2013).
Combining Ability for Total Phenols and Secondary Traits in a Diverse Set of Colored (Red, Blue, and Purple) Maize. Crop Science.
53(4), 1248-1255.
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Yoo, K. S., Bang, H., Lee, E. J., Crosby, K., & Patil, B. S.
(2012).
Variation of carotenoid, sugar, and ascorbic acid concentrations in watermelon genotypes and genetic analysis. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology.
53(6), 552-560.
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Bae, H., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Crosby, K., Jifon, J. L., & Patil, B. S.
(2012).
Influence of extraction solvents on antioxidant activity and the content of bioactive compounds in non-pungent peppers. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition.
67(2), 120-128.
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Butcher, J. D., Crosby, K. M., Yoo, K. S., Patil, B. S., Ibrahim, A., Leskovar, D. I., & Jifon, J. L.
(2012).
Environmental and Genotypic Variation of Capsaicinoid and Flavonoid Concentrations in Habanero (Capsicum chinense) Peppers. 47(5), 574-579.
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Ren, Y., Bang, H., Curtis, I. S., Gould, J., Patil, B. S., & Crosby, K. M.
(2012).
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and shoot regeneration in elite breeding lines of western shipper cantaloupe and honeydew melons (Cucumis melo L.). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture: an international journal on in vitro culture of higher plants.
108(1), 147-158.
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Jayaprakasha, G. K., Bae, H., Crosby, K., Jifon, J. L., & Patil, B. S.
(2012).
Bioactive Compounds in Peppers and Their Antioxidant Potential. ACS Symposium Series.
1109, 43-56.
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Cohen, R., Pivonia, S., Crosby, K. M., & Martyn, R. D.
(2011).
Advances in the Biology and Management of Monosporascus Vine Decline and Wilt of Melons and Other Cucurbits. Horticultural Reviews.
39(1), 77-120.
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Crosby, K. M., Butcher, J., Yoo, K. S., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2010).
'TAM Ben Villalon', a New, Multiple-virus Resistant, Mild, Green-chile Pepper. Hortscience.
45(11), 1756-1758.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Crosby, K., Leskovar, D., & Jifon, J.
(2010).
Rapid Screening for Relative Salt Tolerance among Chile Pepper Genotypes. Hortscience.
45(8), 1192-1195.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Cabrera, R., Jifon, J., Leskovar, D., & Crosby, K.
(2010).
Salinity and Soil Type Effects on Emergence and Growth of Pepper Seedlings. Hortscience.
45(8), 1265-1269.
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Hernndez, R., Harris, M., Crosby, K., & Liu, T.
(2010).
Liriomyza (Diptera: Agromyzidae) and Parasitoid Species on Pepper in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST.
35(1), 33-43.
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King, S. R., Davis, A. R., Zhang, X., & Crosby, K.
(2010).
Genetics, breeding and selection of rootstocks for Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae. Scientia Horticulturae.
127(2), 106-111.
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Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., Yoo, K. S., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2009).
Novel Vegetable Cultivars from TAMU - Improving Human Health Benefits, Flavor and Productivity. Acta Horticulturae.
841, 499-501.
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Lester, G. E., Jifon, J. L., & Crosby, K. M.
(2009).
Superoxide dismutase activity in mesocarp tissue from divergent Cucumis melo L. genotypes. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition.
64(3), 205-211.
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Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K., & Jifon, J. L.
(2009).
Impact of Agronomic Practices on Phytochemicals and Quality of Vegetable Crops. Acta Horticulturae.
841(841), 317-322.
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Jifon, J., Lester, G., Crosby, K., & Leskovar, D.
(2009).
Improving the Quality Attributes of Melons through Modified Mineral Nutrition. Acta Horticulturae.
841(841), 537-540.
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Park, S. O., Hwang, H. Y., & Crosby, K. M.
(2009).
A Genetic Linkage Map including Loci for Male Sterility, Sugars, and Ascorbic Acid in Melon. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
134(1), 67-76.
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Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2008).
'Chujuc', a new powdery mildew-resistant US Western-shipper melon with high sugar and -carotene content. 43(6), 1904-1906.
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Park, S. O., Steadman, J. R., Coyne, D. P., & Crosby, K. M.
(2008).
Development of a coupling-phase SCAR marker linked to the Ur-7 rust resistance gene and its occurrence in diverse common bean lines. Crop Science.
48(1), 357-363.
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Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., Villalon, B., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2007).
'TAM Dulcito', a new, multiple virus-resistant sweet Jalapeno pepper. Hortscience.
42(6), 1488-1489.
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Yoo, K. S., Pike, L., Crosby, K., Jones, R., & Leskovar, D.
(2006).
Differences in onion pungency due to cultivars, growth environment, and bulb sizes. Scientia Horticulturae.
110(2), 144-149.
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Thaipong, K., Boonprakob, U., Crosby, K., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., & Byrne, D. H.
(2006).
Comparison of ABTS, DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC assays for estimating antioxidant activity from guava fruit extracts. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.
19(6-7), 669-675.
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Sinclair, J. W., Park, S. O., Lester, G. E., Yoo, K. S., & Crosby, K. M.
(2006).
Identification and confirmation of RAPD markers and andromonoecious associated with quantitative trait loci for sugars in melon. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
131(3), 360-371.
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Lee, J. J., Crosby, K. M., Pike, L. M., Yoo, K. S., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2005).
Impact of genetic and environmental variation on development of flavonoids and carotenoids in pepper (Capsicum spp.). Scientia Horticulturae.
106(3), 341-352.
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Crosby, K. M., Leskovar, D. I., & Yoo, K. S.
(2005).
'TAM mild habanero,' a low-pungency habanero pepper. Hortscience.
40(2), 490-491.
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Park, S. O., Crosby, K. M., Huang, R. F., & Mirkov, T. E.
(2004).
Identification and confirmation of RAPD and SCAR markers linked to the ms-3 gene controlling male sterility in melon (Cucumis melo L.). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
129(6), 819-825.
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Park, S. O., Coyne, D. P., Steadman, J. R., Crosby, K. M., & Brick, M. A.
(2004).
RAPD and SCAR markers linked to the Ur-6 Andean gene controlling specific rust resistance in common bean. Crop Science.
44(5), 1799-1807.
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Bang, H., Leskovar, D. I., Bender, D. A., & Crosby, K.
(2004).
Deficit irrigation impact on lycopene, soluble solids, firmness and yield of diploid and triploid watermelon in three distinct environments. 79(6), 885-890.
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Leskovar, D. I., Bang, H., Crosby, K. M., Maness, N., Franco, J. A., & Perkins-Veazie, P.
(2004).
Lycopene, carbohydrates, ascorbic acid and yield components of diploid and triploid watermelon cultivars are affected by deficit irrigation. 79(1), 75-81.
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Crosby, K. M., & Villalon, B.
(2002).
'TAM Mild Jalapeo II': A new, multiple-virus-resistant, mild jalapeo pepper. Hortscience.
37(6), 999-1000.
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Lester, G. E., & Crosby, K. M.
(2002).
Ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium content in postharvest green-flesh honeydew muskmelons: Influence of cultivar, fruit size, soil type, and year. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
127(5), 843-847.
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Zheng, Y., Wolff, W., & Crosby, M.
(2002).
Genetics of ethylene biosynthesis and restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) of ACC oxidase and synthase genes in melon ( Cucumis melo L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics.
105(2-3), 397-403.
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Crosby, K., Wolff, D., & Miller, M.
(2000).
Comparisons of root morphology in susceptible and tolerant melon cultivars before and after infection by Monosporascus cannonballus. Hortscience.
35(4), 681-683.
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Bhatta, B. P., Patel, T., Correa, E., Wehner, T. C., Crosby, K. M., Thomson, M. J., ... Malla, S.
(2022).
Dissection of race 1 anthracnose resistance in a watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) biparental mapping population. 218(11), 157.
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chapter
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Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., Palma, M. A., & Edelstein, M.
(2014).
Vegetable Crops: Linking Production, Breeding and Marketing. Horticulture: Plants for People and Places, Volume 1.
(pp. 75-96).
Springer Nature.
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Crosby, K., Jifon, J., & Leskovar, D.
(2008).
Agronomy and the nutritional quality of vegetables. IMPROVING THE HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS.
(pp. 392-411).
Elsevier.
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Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., Palma, M. A., & Edelstein, M.
(2014).
Vegetable Crops: Linking Production, Breeding and Marketing. Horticulture: Plants for People and Places, Volume 1.
(pp. 75-96).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Kasote, D. M., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Ong, K., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2019).
Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon: Potential Metabolite Biomarkers to Help Select Breeding Resistant Varieties. Hortscience.
S399-S399.
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Kasote, D. M., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Ong, K., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2019).
Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon: Potential Metabolite Biomarkers to Help Select Breeding Resistant Varieties. Hortscience.
S399-S399.
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McCreight, J. D., Wintermantel, W. M., Natwick, E. T., Sinclair, J. W., Crosby, K. M., & Gomez-Guillamon, M. L.
(2017).
Recessive resistance to CYSDV in melon TGR 1551. Acta Horticulturae.
101-107.
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Perry, S. M., Crosby, K. M., Alabi, O. J., Jifon, J. L., & Leskovar, D.
(2017).
Multiple Pathogen Resistance Breeding in Capsicum spp. Hortscience.
S43-S43.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. C., Ibraim, A., & Volder, A.
(2016).
Differential response of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) cultivars to deficit irrigation. Acta Horticulturae.
201-207.
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Alabi, O. J., Al Rwahnih, M., Jifon, J. L., Gregg, L., Crosby, K. M., & Mirkov, E. T.
(2015).
First report of Pepper vein yellows virus infecting pepper (Capsicum spp.) in the United States. Phytopathology.
5-5.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D., Crosby, K. M., Volder, A., & Ibrahim, A.
(2013).
Comparing Minirhizotron and Soil Core Methods for Measuring Root Growth of Melons under Deficit Irrigation. Hortscience.
S349-S350.
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Uckoo, R. M., Smith, B., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Pillai, S. D., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2013).
Electron Beam Irradiation of Fresh Cut Cantaloupe under Modified Atmosphere Extends the Shelf Life and Maintains the Quality. Hortscience.
S235-S235.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D., Crosby, K. M., Ibrahim, A., & Volder, A.
(2013).
Soil Type and Cultivar Effect on Root Growth and Stomatal Conductance of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.). Hortscience.
S38-S38.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D., Crosby, K. M., Ibrahim, A., & Volder, A.
(2013).
Soil Type and Cultivar Effect on Root Growth and Stomatal Conductance of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.). Hortscience.
S23-S23.
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Patil, B. S., Crosby, K., Vikram, A., & Byrne, D.
(2012).
BREEDING VEGETABLES AND FRUITS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH: A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTISTS, STAKEHOLDERS AND CONSUMERS USING A SYSTEMS-BASED APPROACH. Acta Horticulturae.
19-32.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., & Ibrahim, A.
(2012).
Biplot Analysis of GxE Interactions for Fruit Yield and Component Traits in Melons (Cucumis melo L.). Hortscience.
S185-S186.
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Sharma, S. P., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., & Volder, A.
(2012).
Deficit Irrigation Effects on Gas Exchange, Root Growth, and Fruit Yield of Melons. Hortscience.
S309-S309.
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Crosby, K. M., Annon, A. H., Lombardini, L., & Rathore, K.
(2011).
Agrobacterium Mediated Genetic Transformation of Carrot (Daucus carota) with a Tobacco Osmotin Gene. Hortscience.
S102-S102.
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Ren, Y., Bang, H., Gould, J., Patil, B. S., & Crosby, K. M.
(2011).
Shoot Regeneration and Ploidy Variation in Tissue Culture of Honeydew Melon (Cucumis melo L. inodorus). Hortscience.
S267-S267.
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Leskovar, D. I., Agehara, S., Jifon, J., Crosby, K., Rush, C., & Ban, S. G.
(2011).
Foliar ABA Sprays Controlled Growth and Improved Survival and Desiccation Tolerance of Vegetable Transplants. Acta Horticulturae.
237-243.
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Crosby, K. M., Butcher, J., Yoo, K. S., Leskovar, D. I., & Fery, R. L.
(2011).
'Caro-Tex 312'-An F-1 Hybrid, High Yielding, Multiple Disease Resistant Orange Habanero Pepper Cultivar. Hortscience.
S279-S280.
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Butcher, J. D., Crosby, K. M., Leskovar, D. I., Jifon, J., Yoo, K. S., & Patil, B.
(2011).
Quantifying Ascorbic Acid, Flavonoid, and Capsaicin Levels in Different Peppers (Capsicum annuum) Grown in Two Different Texas Locations. Hortscience.
S23-S24.
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Jifon, J. L., Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., & Enciso, J.
(2011).
Stand Establishment and Water Productivity of Grafted Watermelons: Effects of Planting Density and Deficit Irrigation. Hortscience.
S61-S61.
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Park, S. O., Ham, I. K., Lee, E. M., Yoo, K., Lester, G. E., & Crosby, K. M.
(2010).
Molecular Mapping of QTL for Sugars in Melon. Hortscience.
S185-S186.
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Ren, Y., Curtis, I., Bang, H., Gould, J., Patil, B. S., & Crosby, K. M.
(2010).
Establishing an Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation System for Western Shipper Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons (Cucumis melo). Hortscience.
488-488.
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Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2010).
Developing Cantaloupe Lines with Resistance to Multiple Vine Decline Pathogen. Hortscience.
502-502.
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Jifon, J. L., Leskovar, D. I., & Crosby, K. M.
(2010).
Rootstock Effects on the Water Relations of Grafted Watermelons. Hortscience.
S213-S213.
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Park, S., Hwang, H. Y., Lee, E. M., & Crosby, K. M.
(2009).
Mapping of QTL Affecting Ascorbic Acid in Ananas Melon. Hortscience.
1145-1145.
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Park, S. O., Hwang, H. Y., Ham, I. K., & Crosby, K. M.
(2009).
Mapping of QTL Controlling Ananas Melon Fruit Net Formation. Hortscience.
1145-1145.
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Park, S., Hwang, H. Y., & Crosby, K. M.
(2009).
Molecular Mapping of RAPD Markers and Andromonoecious Associated with QTL for Days to Harvest in Ananas Melon. Hortscience.
1145-1146.
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Napier, A. B., Park, S. O., Hwang, H. Y., & Crosby, K. M.
(2009).
Identification and Confirmation of Molecular Markers and Orange Flesh Color Associated with Quantitative Trait Loci for Beta-Carotene in Muskmelon. Acta Horticulturae.
585-588.
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Jifon, J., Lester, G. E., Leskovar, D., Patil, B., & Crosby, K. M.
(2008).
AGFD 113-Improving fruit phytochemical contents through foliar potassium (K) nutrition. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Crosby, K. M., Jifon, J. L., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2008).
Genetic improvement of early root vigor in melon (Cueumis melo L.) to enhance stand establishment. Acta Horticulturae.
273-+.
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Jifon, J. L., Crosby, K. M., Leskovar, D. I., & Miller, M.
(2008).
Possible physiological mechanisms for resistance to vine decline diseases in grafted watermelons. Acta Horticulturae.
329-+.
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Leskovar, D. I., Crosby, K. M., & Yoo, K. S.
(2008).
AGFD 109-Deficit irrigation strategies to enhance phytochemicals and quality in vegetable species. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Crosby, K. M., Leskovar, D. I., & Yoo, K. S.
(2008).
AGFD 112-Genetic improvement of vegetable beneficial phytochemical concentrations. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Park, S. O., Crosby, K. M., & Mirkov, T. E.
(2007).
Detection of loci for cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus resistance in Cucumis melo L. Acta Horticulturae.
207-+.
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Park, S. O., Sinclair, J. W., Crosby, K. M., Yoo, K. S., & Lester, G. E.
(2007).
Identification and confirmation of RAPD markers and andromonoecious associated with QTL for sucrose in muskmelon. Acta Horticulturae.
191-+.
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Park, S. O., Crosby, K. M., & Steadman, J. R.
(2007).
Molecular marker-assisted selection of two bean rust resistance genes with phenotypic masking effects. Acta Horticulturae.
197-+.
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Crosby, K., Jifon, J., Pike, L., & Yoo, K. S.
(2007).
Breeding vegetables for optimum levels of phytochemicals. Acta Horticulturae.
219-+.
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Yoo, K. S., Pike, L., Patil, B. S., Leskovar, D., Crosby, K., & King, S.
(2007).
Challenges of phytochemical analysis and its application in developing new fruits and vegetables with improved health benefits. Acta Horticulturae.
101-+.
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Leskovar, D. I., Bang, H., Kim, S. L., Yoo, K. S., King, S. R., & Crosby, K.
(2007).
Environmental and genetic factors on carotenoids and quality in watermelon fruits. Acta Horticulturae.
233-+.
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Jifon, J. L., Crosby, K. M., & Leskovar, D. I.
(2007).
Improving the potential for drought and soilborne disease tolerance in muskmelon by grafting. Hortscience.
459-459.
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Napier, A. B., Crosby, K. M., & Park, S. O.
(2006).
Identifying molecular markers correlating with with high beta-carotene content in muskmelon. Hortscience.
1049-1049.
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Park, S. O., & Crosby, K. M.
(2004).
Detection of QTL Controlling Fruit Size and Shape in Cucumis melo L. Hortscience.
774-775.
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Park, S. O., Crosby, K. M., Sinclair, J. W., Yoo, K., & Pike, L. M.
(2004).
Identification of QTL Affecting Sugars in Ananas Melon. Hortscience.
774-774.
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Lester, G. E., & Crosby, K. M.
(2004).
HUMAN WELLNESS COMPOUNDS IN HONEYDEW FRUIT: INFLUENCE OF CULTIVAR AND ENVIRONMENT. Acta Horticulturae.
287-291.
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Park, S. O., & Crosby, K. M.
(2004).
Development of RAPD markers linked to the male-sterile ms-3 gene in melon. Acta Horticulturae.
243-249.
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Crosby, K.
(2000).
NARROW-SENSE HERITABILITY ESTIMATES FOR ROOT TRAITS AND MONOSPORASCUS CANNONBALLUS TOLERANCE IN MELON (CUCUMIS MELO) BY PARENT-OFFSPRING REGRESSION. Acta Horticulturae.
149-154.
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Ueckert, J., Byrne, D. H., Crosby, K., Hodnett, G., & Stelly, D.
The Utilization of the Polyploid Nature of Roses. Acta Horticulturae.
73-78.
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Kasote, D. M., Jayaprakasha, G. K., Ong, K., Crosby, K. M., & Patil, B. S.
(2019).
Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon: Potential Metabolite Biomarkers to Help Select Breeding Resistant Varieties. Hortscience.
S399-S399.
Research
principal investigator on
- Discovery and Exploitation of Genes Conditioning Quality and Resistance Traits in Melons, Peppers and Tomatoes awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2018 - 2023
- Verification of Capsicum baccatum Accessions Showing Resistance to Liriomyza spp. and Aphids gossypii, Myzus persicae awarded by Agricultural Research Service - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2016 - 2017
co-principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- HORT325 Vegetable Cr Production Instructor
- HORT404 Plant Breeding Instructor
- HORT491 Research Instructor
- HORT684 Professional Internship: In-ab Instructor
- HORT685 Directed Studies Instructor
- HORT691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Annon, Ali Hani Hamza (2012-10). Overexpression of Tobacco Osmotin Protein in Carrot (Daucus carota L.) to Enhance Drought Tolerance.
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Butcher, Justin (2012-02). Conventional Breeding and Molecular Techniques to Improve Phytochemical Concentrations in Pepper (Capsicum spp.).
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Chaudhary, Shima (2018-10). Incidence, Distribution, and Epidemiology of Phytophthora Diseases of Citrus in South Texas and Their Interaction with Huanglongbing.
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Chi, Nai-Ning (2017-11). Genetic Analysis and Heritability Estimates for Heat-Tolerance Traits in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. ).
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Macias Leon, Maria Andrea (2017-12). Plant Growth Regulators and Transplant Management Effects on Germination, Root Traits, Yield and Quality.
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Napier, Alexandra Bamberger (2009-05). Identification and confirmation of molecular markers and orange flesh color associated with major QTL for high beta-carotene content in muskmelon.
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Qin, Kuan (2017-12). Bell Pepper Growth Responses and Soil Environmental Changes to Humic Substances and Deficit Irrigation.
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Ren, Yan (2012-02). Genetic Engineering of Beta-Carotene Production in Honeydew Melons (Cucumis melo L. inodorus).
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Sharma, Sat Pal (2014-07). Characterization of GxE Interactions on Yield and Quality of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.).
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Sinclair, Jonathan Walker (2005-02). Screening for resistance to cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, gummy stem blight, and monosporascus root rot and detection of RAPD markers associated with QLT for soluble solids, sugars, and vitamin C in melon (Cucumis melo l.).
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Xie, Limeng (2016-12). SNP Discovery and Mapping QTLS Associated with Root Traits and Morphological Traits in Tomato.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1999
Contact
first name
- Kevin
has last name
- Crosby
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Horticultural Sciences
2133 TAMU
Weslaco, TX 77843-2133
USA
Other
- k-crosby@tamu.edu