M. A. Gore

Quantitative genetic analysis of interactions in the pepper-Phytophthora capsici pathosystem

The paper quantitatively analyzes interactions between pepper and Phytophthora capsici, identifying virulence loci and subpopulations associated with differential disease outcomes.

Selection for seed size has indirectly shaped specialized metabolite abundance in oat (Avena sativa L.)

The paper examines how selection for seed size in oats has influenced the abundance of specialized metabolites, finding uneven effects on different metabolite classes.

Phenotyping stomatal closure by thermal imaging for GWAS and TWAS of water use efficiency-related genes

Rapid phenotyping of 659 Sorghum bicolor accessions revealed heritable stomatal responses to light decrease. GWAS/TWAS identified candidate genes influencing water-use efficiency traits.

Low-cost, handheld near-infrared spectroscopy for root dry matter content prediction in cassava

This paper tests a low-cost handheld NIR spectrometer for predicting cassava root dry matter content using field data and cross-validation schemes relevant to plant breeding.

The Evolutionary History of Wild, Domesticated, and Feral Brassica oleracea (Brassicaceae)

This study clarifies the evolutionary history of Brassica oleracea by identifying B. cretica as its closest wild relative and revealing feral lineages, supporting an Eastern Mediterranean origin.

Machine learning enabled phenotyping for GWAS and TWAS of WUE traits in 869 field-grown sorghum accessions

This study uses machine learning and phenotyping to identify 394 genes associated with water use efficiency traits in sorghum through GWAS and TWAS of 869 field-grown accessions.

A combined BSA-Seq and linkage mapping approach identifies genomic regions associated with Phytophthora root and crown rot resistance in squash

This study uses BSA-Seq and linkage mapping to identify six genomic regions associated with Phytophthora root and crown rot resistance in squash, with markers predicting disease severity effectively.

Interactions between specific breeding system and ploidy play a critical role in increasing niche adaptability in a global food crop

The paper analyzes how breeding systems and ploidy levels in wild potato species influence niche adaptability by combining climate data with phylogenetic and genomic analyses.

An acylsugar-deficient Nicotiana benthamiana strain for aphid and whitefly research

This paper generates an acylsugar-deficient Nicotiana benthamiana mutant to improve studies of plant-insect interactions and virus transmission.

A minimally disruptive method for measuring water potential in-planta using hydrogel nanoreporters

This paper introduces AquaDust, a hydrogel nanoreporter for in situ measurement of leaf water potential in plants, demonstrating its ability to detect water potential gradients and support hydraulic modeling.

Genome-wide association study in New York Phytophthora capsici isolates reveals loci involved in mating type and mefenoxam sensitivity

This paper conducts a genome-wide association study in P. capsici isolates to identify loci linked to mating type and mefenoxam insensitivity, finding a novel locus for fungicide resistance.

Random Forest Regression for Optimizing Variable Planting Rates for Corn and Soybean Using High-Resolution Topographical and Soil Data

The paper develops a random forest regression model to optimize corn and soybean planting rates using topographical and soil data, finding that yield responses depend on complex site-specific interactions.

Structure-function analysis of the maize bulliform cell cuticle and its role in dehydration and leaf rolling

The study identifies a specialized cuticle in maize bulliform cells that facilitates leaf rolling during dehydration by increasing water loss compared to other epidermal cell types.

Network analyses implicate a role for PHYTOCHROME-mediated light signaling in the regulation of cuticle development in plant leaves

The paper identifies PHYTOCHROME-mediated light signaling as a regulator of cuticle development in plants through network and genetic analyses.

In-field whole plant maize architecture characterized by Latent Space Phenotyping

This study uses LiDar and Latent Space Phenotyping to extract quantitative plant architecture traits from maize fields, showing heritability and predictive power for breeding and research.

The thin edge of the wedge: extremely high extinction risk in wedgefishes and giant guitarfishes

This study assesses the extinction risk of wedgefishes and giant guitarfishes using IUCN criteria, finding most species face extremely high risk due to overfishing and habitat overlap with coastal fisheries.

Genome-Wide Association Study and Pathway-Level Analysis of Kernel Color in Maize

This study identifies genetic loci associated with maize kernel color through genome-wide association and pathway analysis, highlighting genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis and retention.

Temporal Genetic Dynamics of an Experimental, Biparental Field Population of Phytophthora capsici

The paper tracks genetic changes in an experimental population of Phytophthora capsici over time, showing a shift from F1 hybrids to inbreeding and identifying a mating type region.