Daniel James Sargent

The control of prickle formation in Rubus

This study identifies WOX1 mutations as the genetic basis of the prickleless S locus in blackberry and red raspberry, enabling gene editing to create prickleless cultivars.

Development of a Flex-Seq SNP panel for raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) and validation through linkage map construction and identification of QTL for several traits of agronomic importance to raspberry breeding

The paper develops a Flex-Seq SNP panel for red raspberry and validates it through linkage maps and QTL identification for agronomic traits.

Genomic selection strategies for clonally propagated crops

This study compares genomic selection strategies in clonal plant breeding, finding that selecting parents based on genomic predicted cross performance leads to faster genetic gain and reduced inbreeding.

A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry (Rubus argutus, cv. Hillquist)

The paper presents a chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of the blackberry species Rubus argutus, identifying candidate genes for primocane-fruiting.

Genetic mapping and identification of a QTL determining tolerance to freezing stress in Fragaria vesca L.

This study identifies a QTL on Fvb2 associated with freezing tolerance in Fragaria vesca by analyzing a mapping population and differential gene expression.

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.