Richard J. Harrison

The demonstration of a single origin for nodule evolution, with nodule engineering in a non-nodulating species

This study shows that nodule development can be engineered in non-nodulating species by restoring NIN functionality, supporting a single origin for nodulation.

Managing the phyllosphere: Agronomic practices influence the ecology and evolution of Pseudomonas syringae in cherry orchards

This study shows that polytunnel covering reduces Pseudomonas syringae dispersal and alters phyllosphere communities, while nitrogen fertigation improves plant growth and reduces disease severity in cherry orchards.

Hyperspectral image analysis for classification of multiple infections in wheat

This study uses hyperspectral imaging and deep learning to classify multiple infections in wheat, achieving 81% accuracy for single and double infections.

Comparative genomics and transcriptomics reveal differences in effector complement and expression between races of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae

This study compares the genome and transcriptome of two races of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae, identifying differences in effector genes and expression patterns between them.

Identification of novel genetic regions associated with resistance to European canker in apple

The paper identifies genetic regions associated with resistance to European canker in apple using QTL analysis across multiple phenotyping experiments.

CRISPR/Cas9 mediated editing of the Quorn fungus Fusarium venenatum A3/5 by transient expression of Cas9 and sgRNAs targeting endogenous marker gene PKS12

This paper demonstrates efficient CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in Fusarium venenatum by transient expression of A. niger Cas9 and sgRNAs targeting PKS12, achieving 100% gene editing efficiency in protoplast-derived isolates.

The genome of the CTG(Ser1) yeast Scheffersomyces stipitis is plastic

This study investigates genome plasticity in Scheffersomyces stipitis, showing that retrotransposons drive genomic diversity and rapid adaptation through chromosome rearrangements.

Defining Strawberry Uniformity using 3D Imaging and Genetic Mapping

This study uses 3D imaging and genetic mapping to define strawberry uniformity, identifying a QTL associated with shape and improving phenotyping accuracy.

Genomic investigation of the strawberry pathogen Phytophthora fragariae indicates pathogenicity is associated with transcriptional variation in three key races

This paper investigates the genomic variation in Phytophthora fragariae to identify pathogenicity-associated genes and finds that transcriptional variation, not sequence polymorphisms, is linked to race-specific avirulence.

Image-based Phenotyping and Disease Screening of Multiple Populations for resistance to Verticillium dahliae in cultivated strawberry Fragaria x ananassa

The paper develops an automated phenotyping platform for Verticillium wilt resistance in strawberries and identifies resistance QTLs in cultivated populations.

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of phytoene desaturase in diploid and octoploid strawberry

This study uses CRISPR/Cas9 to edit the PDS gene in diploid and octoploid strawberry, achieving high mutation rates and demonstrating functional diploidy in octoploid plants.

Pangenomic analysis reveals pathogen-specific regions and novel effector candidates in Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cepae

The paper generates a reference genome for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae and identifies pathogen-specific regions and novel effector candidates through genomic and transcriptomic analysis.

Crosslink: A Fast, Scriptable Genetic Mapper For Outcrossing Species

Crosslink is a genetic mapping tool for outcrossing species that is faster than existing programs while maintaining similar accuracy.