Nursery, Medicinal, and Alternative Crops
Research Team

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Publications and Presentations

(Since January 1999)

Aziz, A. N., R.J. Sauve.  2008.  Genetic mapping of Echinacea purpurea via individual pollen DNA fingerprinting.  Molecular Breeding 21:227-232.

Mmbaga, M.T., R.J. Sauve and F.A. Mrema.  2008.  Identification of microorganisms for biological control of powdery mildew in Cornus florida.  Biological Control 44:67-72.

Abraha, R.J. Sauve, A.N. Aziz, J. Carter, and S. Zhou.  2007.  Changes in RNA levels in daylilies during flower maturation and senescence.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 52:48-49.

Aziz, A. N., R.J. Sauve and F. Tegegne.  2007.  Cost of AFLP-based-fingerprinting for phylo-genetic and genetic-linkage analyses for the purple coneflower and several St. John’s wort and goldenseal accessions.  Acta Horticulturae 756:85-93.

Holcombe, M.A., A.N. Aziz and R.J. Sauve.  2007.  Genotyping of Japanese flowering cherries accessions via AFLP markers.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 52:45-47.

Mmbaga, M. and R.J. Sauve. 2007.  Analysis of powdery mildew resistant dogwood accessions using AFLP.  HortScience 42:28-30.

Zhou, S. and R.J. Sauve.  2007.  Structure and temperature regulated expression of a cysteirne proteinase gene in Pachysandra terminalis Sieb. & Zucc.  Journal of the American Society for Horticulture Science 132:97-101.

Aziz, N.A., R. H. Harrison, C. Catanzaro and R. J. Sauve Genotyping of Coneflower pollen for Linkage Analysis. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings. 50: 620-623. 2005.

Bhatti, S., R. Sauve and Z. Zhou.  2005.  Shoot regeneration from leaf tissues of Monarda didyma.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 50:786-788.

Chen, T., S. Zhou, R.J. Sauve and S. Bhatti.  2005.  In vitro regeneration of Lycopersicon esculentum for genetic transformation studies.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 50:628-631.

Chen, T., S. Zhou and R. Sauve.  2005.  Genetic transformation of tomato.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 50:782-785.

Harrison, R., A. Aziz, and R. Sauve.  2005.  Practical applications of AFLP markers in the plant industry.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 50:In press.

Mmbaga, M.T., R.J. Sauve, S. Zhou and E. Nnodu.  2005.  Multiple disease resistance to powdery mildew, bacterial blight and alternaria blight in lilac (Syringa spp.).  Journal of Arboriculture 31:1-6.

Sauve R., and S. Zhou.  2005.  Low temperature regulation of gene transcription in Pachysandra terminalis, a cold-hardy shade perennial.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 50:668-673.

Sauve, R. and S. Zhou.  2005.  Optimization of heat treatments for heat stress studies in Vinca (Catharanthus hybrida), a heat and drought tolerant garden plant.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings. 50:In press.

Sauve R. and S. Zhou.  2005.  Development of F-AFLP techniques for goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) a shade perennial.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 50:676-680.

Sauve, R. J., S. Zhou and W. G. Schmid.  2005.  Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis in the genus Hosta.  HortScience 40:1243-1245.

Shaw, Kori, Deborah Long, A. Naseer Aziz, Christopher Catanzaro and Roger J. Sauve. Comparative genotyping of Sample Dark-Green Vegetable via AFLP Markers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings. 50: 674-675. 2005.

Zhou, S., R.J. Sauve, T.T. Chen, A. Abdulla and S. Bhatti. 2005.  Identification of cold-inducible genes in Pachysandra terminalis Sieb. Et Zucc.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 50:679-681

Zhou, S. and R. Sauve.  2005.  Cloning cold-resistant genes from Pachysandra terminalis.  .Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings.50:In press.

Zhou, S., R. J. Sauve, A. Abudullah.  2005.  Identification of genes regulated by temperature stress in Pachysandra terminalis Sieb. et Zucc using cDNA differential display.  HortScience 40:1846-1849

Zhou, S., R. J. Sauve. M. T. Mmbaga and Chaim Frenkel.  2005.  Cold-induced antioxidant enzymes changes in Leucanthemum maximum ‘Silver Princess’.  HortScience. 40:546-548.

Zhou, S., R. J. Sauve and M. T. Mmbaga.  2005.  Adaptation of Pachysandra teminalis Sieb. & Zucc. to freezing temperatures by the accumulation of mRNA and cold induced proteins.  HortScience 40:346-347.

Aziz, A., D. Long and R. Sauve.  2004.  Flowering and growth responses of Echinacea paradoxa and E. purpurea to cyclic lighting treatments.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings. 49:341-345.

Bhatti, S. M. and R. Sauve.  2004.  In vitro culture of Phlox paniculata and Monarda didyma.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 49:366-368.

Catanzaro, C. J., and S. M. Bhatti. 2004. Poinsettia nutrition research and regional cultivar trials. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, May 12.
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Mmbaga M.T. and R.J Sauve.  2004.  Management of powdery mildew in flowering dogwood with non-traditional and traditional fungicides.  Canadian Journal of Plant Sciences 84:837-844.

Mmbaga M.T. and R.J Sauve.  2004.  .Multiple disease resistance in dogwoods (Cornus spp.) to foliar pathogens.  Journal of Arboriculture 30:101-107.

Sauve, R. J.M.T. Mmbaga and S. Zhou.  2004.  In-vitro regeneration of the Tennessee coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis)’ In Vitro Cellular & Development Biology-Plant 40:325-328.

Tegegne, F., A. Aziz, R. Sauve, S. Muhammad and E. Ekanem. Agricultural Biotechnology for Underserved Communities. Tennessee State University Publication Number: TSU-05-0008(A)-6b-532200. 2004.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve and M. Mmbaga.  2004.  Identification of cold regulated genes from woody ornamentals and potential applications.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 49:610-611.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, F.-C. Chen, A. Abdullah, E. Howard, and M. Tamura. 2004. Identification of cold-induced proteins in Leucanthemum maximum 'Silver Princess', a plant tolerant to sub-freezing temperatures. Keystone Symposia, Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress, Santa Fe, New Mexico, February 19-24, p. 70.

Aziz, N.A., Roger J. Sauve and Suping Zhou. Genetic transformation of ‘Stella De Oro’ Daylily by particle bombardment. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 83 (4): 873-876. 2003.  

Aziz, N. A., and Roger J. Sauve. Amplification of Echinacea pollen DNA under betaine and 3' to 5' exonuclease. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings. 48: 488-490. 2003.  

Aziz, N. A.,  Fisseha Tegegne, and Roger J. Sauve. Promoting Agricultural Biotechnology Education in High Schools. Program and Abstracts: Association of Research Directors 13^th Biennial Symposium, p 184. 2003.(Abstract).

Aziz, A., and R. Sauve.  2003.  Amplification of Echinacea pollen DNA under betaine and 3’ to 5’ exonuclease.  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 48:480-482.

Aziz, N., R.J. Sauve S. Zhou and M. Xianzhang.  2003.  Microprojectile-mediated genetic transformation of ‘King’s Choice’ Chinese elm. Canadian Journal of Plant Sciences 83:587-591.

Aziz, A.N., Sauve, R., and S. Zhou.  2003.  Microprojectile-mediated genetic transformation of ‘Stella de Oro’ daylily.  Canadian Journal of Plant Sciences 83:873-876.

Mmbaga, M., Nnodu, and R. Sauve.  2003.  Alternaria blight of lilac (Syringa spp.).  Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 48:246-250.

Sauve., R.J., S. Zhou and M. Mmbaga.  2003.  Molecular variation in golden-seal revealed by F-AFLP DNA fingerprinting.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 48:483-487.

Aziz, A. N., S. Zhou, and R. Sauve. 2002. Analysis of isolated Echinacea pollen grains via AFLP markers. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 37.

Aziz, N. A.,  Suping Zhou and Roger J. Sauve. Analysis of isolated Echinacea pollen grains via AFLP markers. HortScience. 37 (5): 744. 2002. (Abstract).

Aziz, A. N., S. Zhou, and R. Sauve. 2002. Analysis of isolated Echinacea pollen grains via AFLP markers. Presentation: American Society for Horticultural Science, Southern Region 62nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, February 2-5.

Aziz, A., M. Cherry, R. Sauve, D. Long, and S. Bhatti.  2002.  Molecular Identification and Marker Phytochemical Analysis of Eleven Hypecicum Accessions.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:343-347.

Bhatti, E. Myles, D. Long and R. Sauve.  2002.  In vitro Regeneration of St. John’s Wort and Coneflowers. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Proceedings 47:340-342.

Bhatti, S., D. Long, R. Sauve, E. L. Myles, N. Aziz, and S. Zhou. 2002. In vitro organogenesis from explants of three Echinacea species. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 39.

Catanzaro, C., and S. Bhatti. 2002. Using nutrients efficiently to produce herbaceous perennials. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 23.
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Cherry, M., A. N. Aziz, D. Long, and R. Sauve. 2002. The correlation of AFLP fingerprint profiles of selected Hypericum species with morphological variations. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 43.

Cherry, M., A. Naseer Aziz, Deborah Long and Roger J. Sauve. Comparative characterization of selected Hypericum species with amplified fragment length polymorphism and high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Tennessee Academy of Science. 77 (1): 20. 2002. (Abstract).

Cleveland, A., T. Udoji, S. Bhatti, D. Long Taylor, R. Sauve, E. L. Myles, and T. Gary. 2002. Growth analysis of cell line BT549 after exposure to Hypericum perforatum. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 35.

Dennis, S. O., and C. V. Jolley. 2002. Performance of three varieties of Echinacea spp., in silt loam soil. Presentation: Southern Branch of the American Society of Agronomy, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, February 3-5, p. 32.

Driggins, S. N., S. Bhatti, D. Long, T. Taylor, R. Sauve, E. L. Myles, and T. Gary. 2002. The effects of Echinacea and St. John's Wort on breast cancer cells. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 22.

Kahtz, A. W., and N. J. Gawel. 2002. Evaluation of four different propagation mats and thermostats temperature fluctuation performance and cost effectiveness. Presentation: 47th Annual Research Conference, Southern Nursery Association, Atlanta, GA, August 1-4.

Kahtz, A. W., and N. J. Gawel. 2002. Evaluation of four different propagation mats and thermostats temperature fluctuation performance and cost effectiveness. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 47:336-339.

Sauve, R. and J-T. Ling.  2002.  In vitro Organogenesis of Tennessee Coneflower from Hypocotyl, Coptyledon, Leaf and Flower Stalk.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:318-323.

Zhou, S.,, R. Sauve and M. Powell.  2002.  Genetic Transformation of Japanese Flowering Cherry with ESF39 Antimicrobial Peptide.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:653-655.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, M. Mmbaga and M. Powell.  2002.  Genetic Transformation of Flowering Dogwood with ESF39 Antimicrobial Peptide.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:648-649.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve and E. Myles.  2002.  Effect of Cold Treatments on DNA Differential Display in Japanese Spurge Leaf Tissue.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:645-647.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, S. Bhatti and E. Myles.  2002.  Effect of Irrigation Water pH on Gene Expression in Tomato Roots.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:650-652.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, S. Bhatti, and E. Myles. 2002. Effect of irrigation water pH on gene expression in tomato root. Presentation: 47th Annual Research Conference, Southern Nursery Association, Atlanta, GA, August 1-2.

Zhou, S. R. Sauve and M. Mmbaga.  2002.  Use of F-AFLP to Determine the Genetic Relationships of Cornus florida Twinseeds.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 47:640-644.

Zhou, Z., and R.J. Sauve.  2002.  Use of Fluorescent-amplified fragment length polymorphism for species identification in the genus Pulmonaria.  Journal of Environmental Horticulture 20:110-113.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, and M. Mmbaga. 2002. Use of F-AFLP for the determination of genetic relationships in Cornus florida twinseeds. Presentation: 47th Annual Research Conference, Southern Nursery Association, Atlanta, GA, August 1-2.

Zhou, S., R.J. Sauve and E. Howard.  2002.  Identification of a cell wall peroxidase from red calli of Prunus incisa.  Plant Cell Report 21(2):380-384.

Zhou, S., A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2002. Agrobacterium mediated genetic transformation of Japanese flowering cherry. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 37.

Zhou, S., and R. J. Sauve. 2002. Use of fluorescent-amplified fragment length polymorphism for species identification in the genus Pulmonaria. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 20:110-113.

Zhou, S., and R. Sauve. 2002. Effect of irrigation water pH on gene expression in tomato roots. Presentation: Differential Gene Expression 2002. The 3rd International Symposium on Current Technologies for Gene Expression Analysis, Nashville, TN, August 12.

Zhou, S., and R. J. Sauve. 2002. Genetic transformation of woody ornamentals in TSU, CARP. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 23.
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Zhou, S., R. Sauve, S. Bhatti, N. Aziz, D. Long, and H. Eric. 2002. Accumulation of peroxidases in red and green calli of Prunus incisa. Presentation: Plant Biology 2002, Denver, CO, August 3-7.

Zhou, S., R. J. Sauve, and E. F. Howard. 2002. Identification of a cell wall peroxidase in red calli of Prunus incisa Thunb. Plant Cell Reports 21:380-384.
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Aziz, A. N., S. Zhou, and R. Sauve. 2001. Amplification of DNA from individual Echinacea pollen grains. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:413-415.

Bhatti, S., A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2001. Anther culture response of Echinacea cultivars. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 39.

Bhatti, S., A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2001. Anther culture of selected Echinacea cultivars. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:404-406.

Bhatti, S., D. Long, E. Myles, and R. Sauve. 2001. Examination of the effect of phytochemicals on Salmonella and Bt549 cells. Presentation: Tennessee Academy of Science 111th Annual Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, November 8-10.

Cherry, M., A. N. Aziz, D. Long, and R. Sauve. 2001. Comparative characterization of selected Hypericum species with AFLP and HPLC analyses. Presentation: Tennessee Academy of Science 111th Annual Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, November 8-10.

Cherry, M., A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2001. Molecular characterization of St. John's Wort with AFLP markers. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 42.

Cherry, M., A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2001. Comparative AFLP profiles of selected Hypericum species. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:402-403.

Meng, X., A. N. Aziz, S. Zhou, and R. J. Sauve. 2001. Standardization of regeneration and biolistic transformation protocols for Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia Jacq., cv. King's Choice). 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 42.

Meng, X., S. Zhou, A. N. Aziz, and R. J. Sauve. 2001. Integration and expression of GUS and BAR genes in transformed Chinese elm. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:388-390.

Mmbaga, Natu, N. A. Aziz, Roger J. Sauve and M. Mmbaga.  2001.  DNA Analysis of Powdery Mildew Pathogens of Dogwood.  SNA Research Conference Proceedings 46:289-293.

Randell, C., W. Fortson, Bhatti, S., D. Long, E. Myles, and R. Sauve. 2001. Investigations of anti-cancer compounds from extract of Echinacea and St. John's Wort. Presentation: National Institute of Science, April.

Randell, C., W. Fortson, Bhatti, S., D. Long, E. Myles, and R. Sauve. 2001. Investigations of anti-cancer compounds from extract of Echinacea and St. John's Wort. Presentation: Tennessee Academy of Science 111th Annual Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, November 8-10.

Randell, C., W. Fortson, D. Long, R. Sauve, and E. L. Myles. 2001. Investigations of anti-cancer compounds from root extract of Echinacea. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 36.

Snyder, A., I. Farrell, S. Bhatti, D. Long, E. Myles, and R. Sauve. 2001. Examination of phytochemicals that may have anti-Salmonella activities. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 23.

Zhou, S., A. N. Aziz, and R. J. Sauve. 2001. Transformation of Japanese flowering cherries. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 39.

Zhou, S., A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2001. Agrobacterium mediated genetic transformation of Japanese flowering cherry (Prunus incisa). Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:416-418.

Zhou, S., X. Meng, A. N. Aziz, and R. Sauve. 2001. Relationship of four Pulmonaria species revealed by fluorescent amplified fragment length polymorphism. Presentation: Tennessee Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, November 8-10.

Aziz, N. A., R. Sauve, and J-T. Ling. 2000. In vitro propagation of Japanese flowering cherry. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:331-333.

Butler, L., W. F. Hayslett, R. Harrison, and S. L. Shaw. 2000. Effects of seasonal leaf color in 'Fire Power' Nandina. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Campbell, L., D. Long, C. Caudle, and E. Myles. 2000. Methionine sulfoximine: its influence on the growth of soybean plants. Presentation: 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 22.

Cao, Y., D. Long, and E. Myles. 2000. Examination of drought tolerant sequences from selected soybean cultivars. Presentation: 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 22.

Catanzaro, C., and E. Ekanem. 2000. Assessment of community tree planting project reveals social and psychological benefits. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 23-26. HortScience 35(3):461.

Catanzaro, C. J., and S. L. Shaw. 2000. Indole-3-butyric acid hastens rooting of 'Powis Castle' artemisia. Proceedings of 22nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 21. p. 38-39.

Catanzaro, C. J., and S. L. Shaw. 2000. Rooting talc hastens propagation of 'Powis Castle' artemisia. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Catanzaro, C., and S. L. Shaw. 2000. Production studies with Pulmonaria, a winter-interest perennial. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:62-64.

Cherry, M. S. Bhatti, D. Long, and R. Sauve. 2000, Comparative study of in vitro culture of Hypericum species. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Cherry, M., S. Bhatti, D. Long, and R. Sauve. 2000. Effect of hormones on in vitro culture of St. John's wort. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:274-275.

Craddock, J. H., S. M. Reed, S. E. Schlarbaum, and R. J. Sauve. 2000. Storage of flowering dogwood (Cornus florida L.) pollen. HortScience 35(1):108-109.

Hayslett, W. F. 2000. The role of greenhouses in small farm operations. Presentation: USDA-Agricultural Marketing Outreach Workshop, Memphis, TN, April 11-12.

Hayslett, W. F., S. L. Shaw, and E. B. Williams. 2000. Differences between two cultivars of Viola tricolor pansies as affected by plant growth regulators and fertilizers. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Jordan, B., D. Long, and E. Myles. 2000. Natural plant chemicals: sources of industrial and medicinal materials. Presentation: 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 22.

Myles, E. L., B. Jordan, C. Randell, C. Barbee, D. Long, S. Bhatti, and R. Sauve. 2000. Innovative use of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) as an anti-cancer source. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, July 29-August 2. 45:258-260.

Randell, C., C. Barbee, D. Long, and E. L. Myles. 2000. Examination of plant extracts on cancer cells. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.

Sauve, R. J. 2000. Medicinal plants as alternative crops for small farms. Presentation: Small Farms Field Day and Training, Cooperative Extension Program, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, September 12.

Sauve, R., and J. T. Ling. 2000. Procedures for breaking dormancy in American elms. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Sauve, R., and J. T. Ling. 2000. Regeneration of transformed 'Stella de Oro' daylily. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Sauve, R. J., D. Long, S. Bhatti, E. Myles, and M. Cherry. 2000. St. John's Wort: In vitro propagation; Echinacea: Anti-cancer properties. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 5.

Shaw, S. L., W. F. Hayslett, and E. B. Williams. 2000. Effect of growth regulators on the growth and performance of Celosia plumosus. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Tai, G. C. C., J. E. A. Seabrook and A. N. Aziz. Linkage analysis of anther-derived monoploids showing distorted segregation of molecular markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 101: 126-130. 2000.

Taylor, W., S. Bhatti, D. Long, and R. Sauve. 2000. Isolation and regeneration of protoplasts of gladioli and daylily. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Taylor, W., S. Bhatti, D. Long, and R. Sauve. 2000. In vitro culture of gladiolus. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:328-330.

Aziz, A. N., J. E. Seabrook, and G. C. C. Tai. 1999. Amplification of RAPD markers from individual pollen grains of diploid Solanum clone 9507-04. American Journal of Potato Research 76:179-182.

Aziz, N. A.,  J. E. A. Seabrook, G. C. C. Tai and H. De Jong. Screening diploid Solanum genotypes responsive to anther culture conditions and ploidy assessment of anther-derived roots and plantlets. American Potato Journal. 76: 9-16. 1999.

Benton, S., D. Long, C. Caudle, and E. L. Myles. 1999. Protein analysis of drought tolerance in soybean. Presentation: Tennessee Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Cookeville, TN, November 19.

Butler, L. M., W. F. Hayslett, R. Harrison, and S. Shaw. 1999. Effects of shading levels on seasonal color in 'Fire Power' Nandina. American Society of Horticultural Science, Minneapolis, MN, July 28-31. HortScience 34(3):554.

Catanzaro, C. J., W. F. Hayslett, and R. J. Sauve. 1999. Fertilization methods for chrysanthemum to reduce nutrient discharge and sustain water quality. Presentation: 57th Annual Professional Agricultural Worker's Conference, Tuskegee, AL, December 4-7.

Catanzaro, C. J., and R. J. Sauve. 1999. Production of potted chrysanthemum with selected slow-release fertilizers. Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 22. p. 31.

Catanzaro, C. J., and R. J. Sauve. 1999. Efficient fertilization practices for potted chrysanthemums. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 17.
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Catanzaro, C., and R. Sauve. 1999. Fertilization methods to match nutrient supply with demand for potted chrysanthemum. American Society for Horticultural Science, International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, July 28-31. HortScience 34(3):464.

Catanzaro, C., and R. Sauve. 1999. Fertilization and cutting number affect growth of potted chrysanthemum. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:34-36.

Hayslett, W. F., R. E. Harrison, S. Shaw, and L. Butler. 1999. Effect of shading levels on seasonal leaf color in 'Fire Power' Nandina. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 24.
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Ling, J. T., and R. Sauve. 1999. Development of plant regeneration and transformation systems in daylilies. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, April 28.
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Ling, J. T., and R. Sauve. 1999. Induction and breaking of bud dormancy in American elms. Proceedings of Southern  Nursery Association Research Conference 44:369-372.

Myles, E., and D. Long. 1999. Stress tolerance in soybean. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 10.
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Myles, E. L., and D. Long. 1999. Genetic analysis of metal tolerance in Glycine max. Presentation: Sixth World Soybean Research Conference, Chicago, IL, September 22.

Sauve, R. J., and J. T. Ling. 1999. Medicinal plants. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.

Sauve, R., and J. T. Ling. 1999. Development of herbicide resistant Stella de Oro daylilies using genetic engineering. Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 33.

Sauve, R. J., J. T. Ling, and C. J. Catanzaro. 1999. Development of disease resistant Japanese flowering cherries using multiple genes. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.
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Shaw, S. L., W. F. Hayslett, and E. B. Williams. 1999. Effect of growth regulators on the growth and performance of Celosia plumosus. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, July 28-31. HortScience 34(3):494.

Yunru, Cao, D. Long, C. Caudle, and E. L. Myles. 1999. Examination of drought tolerant genes in Glycine max. Presentation: University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN, November.