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Oxalic acid biosynthesis is encoded by an operon in Burkholderia glumae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nakata, P.A., He, C. 2010. Oxalic acid biosynthesis is encoded by an operon in Burkholderia glumae. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 304:177-182.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) NAM proteins regulate the translocation of iron, zinc, and nitrogen compounds from vegetative tissues to grain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, B.M., Uauy, C., Dubcovsky, J., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Wheat (Triticum aestivum) NAM proteins regulate the translocation of iron, zinc, and nitrogen compounds from vegetative tissues to grain. Journal of Experimental Botany. 60(15):4263-4274.

Identification of up-regulated genes in flag leaves during rice grain filling and characterization of OsNAC5, a new ABA-dependent transcription factor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sperotto, R.O., Ricachenevsky, F.K., Duarte, G.L., Boff, T., Lopes, K.L., Sperb, E.R., Grusak, M.A., Fett, J.P. 2009. Identification of up-regulated genes in flag leaves during rice grain filling and characterization of OsNAC5, a new ABA-dependent transcription factor. Planta. 230(5):985-1002.

Reply to MB Krawinkel - (Other)

Tang, G., Russell, R.M., Qin, J., Dolnikowski, G.G., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Reply to MB Krawinkel. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 90:696-697.

Tofu was just a start - (Literature Review)

Grusak, M.A. 2009. Tofu was just a start. Science. 325:150.

Physical characteristics of Medicago truncatula calcium oxalate crystals determine their effectiveness in insect defense - (Abstract Only)

Korth, K.L., Park, S., Nakata, P.A., Nagarajan, R., McGehee, Jr., R.E. 2009. Physical characteristics of Medicago truncatula calciumoxalate crystals determine their effectiveness in insect defense [abstract]. Model Legume Congress, July 12-16, 2009, Pacific Grove, California. p: 133.

Biotechnologically-modified carrots: Calcium absorption relative to milk     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hawthorne, K.M., Morris, J., Hotze, T., Hirschi, K.D., Abrams, S.A. 2009. Biotechnologically-modified carrots: Calcium absorption relative to milk. Journal of Bioequivalence and Bioavailability. 1(1):34-38.

Characterization of calcium oxalate defective (cod) 3 mutant from Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

(01-May-09)

Effect of maturity stages for winter- and spring-sown chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) on seed mineral content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Samarah, N., Abu-Yahya, A., Grusak, M.A. 2010. Effect of maturity stages for winter- and spring-sown chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) on seed mineral content. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 33(14):2094-2103.

Nutrient biofortification of food crops     - (Other)

Hirschi, K.D. 2009. Nutrient biofortification of food crops. Annual Reviews, Inc., U.S.A., 29:401-421.

Reproductive growth dynamics in Medicago: Understanding seed and pod resource allocation to improve crop yield - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2009. Reproductive growth dynamics in Medicago: Understanding seed and pod resource allocation to improve crop yield [abstract]. 2009 Model Legume Congress. p. 44.

Identification of QTL affecting seed mineral concentrations and content in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sankaran, R.P., Huguet, T., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Identification of QTL affecting seed mineral concentrations and content in the model legume Medicago truncatula. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 119:241-253.

Identification of nutrient and physical seed trait QTLs in the model legume, Lotus japonicus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klein, M.A., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Identification of nutrient and physical seed trait QTLs in the model legume, Lotus japonicus. Genome. 52:677-691.

Golden Rice is an effective source for vitamin A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tang, G., Qin, J., Dolnikowski, G.G., Russell, R.M., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Golden Rice is an effective source for vitamin A. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 89:1776-1783.

Characterization of a zinc transport mutant and its role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Characterization of a zinc transport mutant and its role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 2009 Model Legume Congress. p. 76.

Identification of polymorphisms in genes from the ZIP family of divalent metal transporters utilizing natural populations of Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Grusak, M.A., Mills, W.R. 2009. Identification of polymorphisms in genes from the ZIP family of divalent metal transporters utilizing natural populations of Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 2009 Model Legume Congress. p. 77.

Interaction between Arabidopsis Ca(2+)/H(+) exchangers CAX1 and CAX3     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhao, J., Shigaki, T., Mei, H., Guo, Y-Q., Cheng, N-H., Hirschi, K.D. 2009. Interaction between Arabidopsis Ca(2+)/H(+) exchangers CAX1 and CAX3. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 284(7):4605-4615.

Yeast as a tool for plant Ca(2+) transporter research     - (Other)

Mei, H., Shigaki, T., Hirschi, K.D. 2008. Yeast as a tool for plant Ca(2+) transporter research. Current Topics in Plant Biology-Research Trends. 9:79-86.

Characterization of the PT clade of oligopeptide transporters in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Li, G.W., Lubkowitz, M.A., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Characterization of the PT clade of oligopeptide transporters in rice. The Plant Genome. 1(2):77-88.

Root-selective expression of "AtCAX4" and "AtCAX2" results in reduced lamina cadmium in field-grown "Nicotiana tabacum L"     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Korenkov, V., King, B., Hirschi, K., Wagner, G.J. 2009. Root-selective expression of "AtCAX4" and "AtCAX2" results in reduced lamina cadmium in field-grown "Nicotiana tabacum L". Plant Biotechnology Journal. 7(3):219-226.

Inheritance of seed iron and zinc concentrations in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blair, M.W., Astudillo, C., Grusak, M.A., Graham, R., Beebe, S.E. 2009. Inheritance of seed iron and zinc concentrations in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Molecular Breeding. 23:197-207.

Sensory analysis of calcium-biofortified lettuce     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, S., Elless, M.P., Park, J., Jenkins, A., Lim, W., Chambers IV, E., Hirschi, K.D. 2008. Sensory analysis of calcium-biofortified lettuce. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 7(1):106-117.

AtCCX3 is an Arabidopsis endomembrane H(+)-dependent K(+) transporter     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J., Tian, H., Park, S., Sreevidya, C.S., Ward, J.M., Hirschi, K.D. 2008. AtCCX3 is an Arabidopsis endomembrane H(+)-dependent K(+) transporter. Plant Physiology. 148(3):1474-1486.

Characterization of calcium oxalate defective (cod) 6 mutant from Medicago truncatula     - (Proceedings)

(01-Sep-08)

Medicago truncatula-derived calcium oxalate crystals have a negative impact on chewing insect performance via their physical properties     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, S., Doege, S.J., Nakata, P.A., Korth, K.L. 2009. Medicago truncatula-derived calcium oxalate crystals have a negative impact on chewing insect performance via their physical properties. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 131:208-215.

AtCHX13 is a plasma membrane K(+) transporter     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhao, J., Cheng, N-H., Motes, C.M., Blancaflor, E.B., Moore, M., Gonzales, N., Padmanaban, S., Sze, H., Ward, J.M., Hirschi, K.D. 2008. AtCHX13 is a plasma membrane K(+) transporter. Plant Physiology. 148(2):796-807.

Nutritional improvements in plants: Time to bite on biofortified foods     - (Other)

Hirschi, K. 2008. Nutritional improvements in plants: Time to bite on biofortified foods. Trends in Plant Science. 13(9):459-463.

Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in Teramnus labialis, a wild relative of soybean - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2008. Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in Teramnus labialis, a wild relative of soybean [abstract]. Proceedings, 12th Biennial Cellular and Molecular Biology of Soybean Conference, July 20-23, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana. p. 37.

Nutritional and health-beneficial quality of lentils - (Book / Chapter)

Grusak, M.A. 2009. The Lentil: Botany, Production and Uses. Preston, UK: CABI. pp. 368-390.

Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in the wild legume Teramnus labialis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grusak, M.A. 2008. Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in the wild legume Teramnus labialis. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 63(3):105-109.

Quantitative trait locus mapping for seed mineral concentrations in two Arabidopsis thaliana recombinant inbred populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, B.M., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Quantitative trait locus mapping for seed mineral concentrations in two Arabidopsis thaliana recombinant inbred populations. New Phytologist. 179:1033-1047.

Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting seed mineral content in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Sankaran, R.P., Huguet, T., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting seed mineral content in the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 2008 Joint Meeting - Crop Science Society of America, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM Abstract No. 656-8.

Differential iron distribution in seeds of two closely related legume species - (Abstract Only)

Urbanski, D., Sandal, N., Orlowska, E., Stougaard, J., Jensen, E.O., Przybylowicz, W.J., Mesjasz-Przybylowicz, J., Klein, M.A., Grusak, M.A., Husted, S., Cvitanich, C. 2008. Differential iron distribution in seeds of two closely related legume species [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 50.

Can an increase in leaf iron reductase activity enhance seed iron accumulation in soybean? - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Clemente, T.E., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Can an increase in leaf iron reductase activity enhance seed iron accumulation in soybean? [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 134.

Effect of wheat NAM genes on remobilization of Fe and Zn and translocation of minerals to grain during grain fill - (Abstract Only)

Waters, B.M., Uauy, C., Dubcovsky, J., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Effect of wheat NAM genes on remobilization of Fe and Zn and translocation of minerals to grain during grain fill [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 51.

Physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis resistance in soybean - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Li, G.W., Li, C., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis resistance in soybean [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 67.

Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with seed iron in the legumes Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M., Sankaran, R., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with seed iron in the legumes Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 135.

Survey of ferric reductase transcription and activity in Pisum sativum accessions - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Survey of ferric reductase transcription and activity in Pisum sativum accessions [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 81.

Identification and functional expression of ZIP1 transporter protein in Triticum dicoccoides - (Abstract Only)

Durmaz, E., Coruh, C., Grusak, M.A., Saranga, Y., Fahima, T., Ozturk, L., Cakmak, I., Budak, H. 2008. Identification and functional expression of ZIP1 transporter protein in Triticum dicoccoides [abstract]. Proceedings, International Durum Wheat Symposium, June 30-July 3, 2008, Bologna, Italy. p. 193.

Exchangers man the pumps: Functional interplay between proton pumps and proton-coupled Ca(2+) exchangers     - (Review Article)

Barkla, B.J., Hirschi, K.D., Pittman, J.K. 2008. Exchangers man the pumps: Functional interplay between proton pumps and proton-coupled Ca(2+) exchangers. Plant Signaling & Behavior. 3(5):354-356.

Nutritional impact of elevated calcium transport activity in carrots     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J., Hawthorne, K.M., Hotze, T., Abrams, S.A., Hirschi, K.D. 2008. Nutritional impact of elevated calcium transport activity in carrots. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105(5):1431-1435.

Developmental expansion of the hilum in chickpea seed coats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kriseman, M.L., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Developmental expansion of the hilum in chickpea seed coats. Journal of Semi-Arid Tropical Agricultural Research [serial online]. 5(1). Available: http://www.icrisat.org/Journal/volume5/ChickPea_PigeonPea/cp2.pdf.

BONE ASSESSMENT IN CHILDREN: COMPARISON OF FAN-BEAM DXA ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shypailo, R.J., Ellis, K.J. 2005. Bone assessment in children: Comparison of fan-beam dxa analysis. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 4(8):445-453

Calcium transporters: From fields to the table - (Book / Chapter)

Morris, J., Hirschi, K. 2008. Calcium transporters: From fields to the table. In: Jaiwal, P.K., Singh, R.P., Dhankher, O.P., editors. Plant Membrane and Vacuolar Transporters. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: CABI Head Office. p. 51-82.

The "Arabidopsis cax3" mutants display altered salt tolerance, pH sensitivity and reduced plasma membrane H(+)-ATPase activity     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhao, J., Barkla, B.J., Marshall, J., Pittman, J.K., Hirschi, K.D. 2008. The "Arabidopsis cax3" mutants display altered salt tolerance, pH sensitivity and reduced plasma membrane H(+)-ATPase activity. Planta. 227(3):659-669.

Whole-plant mineral partitioning throughout the life cycle in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes Columbia, Landsberg erecta, Cape Verde Islands, and the mutant line ysl1ysl3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, B.M., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Whole-plant mineral partitioning throughout the life cycle in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes Columbia, Landsberg erecta, Cape Verde Islands, and the mutant line ysl1ysl3. New Phytologist. 177(2):389-405.

Biofortification of plants to alleviate human micronutrient deficiencies - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2007. Biofortification of plants to alleviate human micronutrient deficiencies [abstract]. 11th Brazilian Congress on Plant Physiology, September 9-12, 2007, Gramado, Brazil. 2007 CDROM.

Cloning and functional characterization of MtFRO1, a root iron reductase from Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Lopez-Millan, A., Li, G.W., Musetti V., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Cloning and functional characterization of MtFRO1, a root iron reductase from Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 6th European Conference on Grain Legumes, November 12-16, 2007, Lisbon, Portugal. p. 110.

Unraveling the physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean (Glycine max L.) - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Li, G.W., Li, C., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Unraveling the physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean (Glycine max L.) [abstract]. 6th European Conference on Grain Legumes, November 12-16, 2007, Lisbon, Portugal. p. 109.

"In planta" regulation of the "Arabidopsis" Ca(2+)/H(+) antiporter CAX1     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mei, H., Zhao, J., Pittman, J.K., Lachmansingh, J., Park, S., Hirschi, K.D. 2007. "In planta" regulation of the "Arabidopsis" Ca(2+)/H(+) antiporter CAX1. Journal of Experimental Botany. 58(12):3419-3427.

Effects of plate size and food diameter on children’s perception of entree portion size - (Abstract Only)

Fisher, J., Grusak, M., Aguilar, F., Tovar, W. 2007. Effects of plate size and food diameter on children’s perception of entree portion size [abstract]. Obesity. 15:A201(Supplement).

Enhancing tonoplast Cd/H antiport activity increases Cd, Zn, and Mn tolerance, and impacts root/shoot Cd partitioning in Nicotiana tabacum L.     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Korenkov, V., Hirschi, K., Crutchfield, J.D., Wagner, G.J. 2007. Enhancing tonoplast Cd/H antiport activity increases Cd, Zn, and Mn tolerance, and impacts root/shoot Cd partitioning in Nicotiana tabacum L. Planta. 226(6):1379-1387.

Dynamic mineral partitioning in diverse Arabidopsis thaliana accessions: the ysl1ysl3 mutant fails to distribute Cu, Fe, and Zn normally in vegetative tissues, fruits, and seeds - (Abstract Only)

Brian, W.M., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Dynamic mineral partitioning in diverse Arabidopsis thaliana accessions: the ysl1ysl3 mutant fails to distribute Cu, Fe, and Zn normally in vegetative tissues, fruits, and seeds [abstract]. Plant Biology & Botany 2007, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. p. 60.

Characterization of ZIP1’s role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Characterization of ZIP1’s role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. Plant Biology & Botany 2007, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. p. 57.

Increased calcium bioavailability in mice fed genetically engineered plants lacking calcium oxalate     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J., Nakata, P.A., McConn, M., Brock, A., Hirschi, K.D. 2007. Increased calcium bioavailability in mice fed genetically engineered plants lacking calcium oxalate. Plant Molecular Biology. 64(5):613-618.

Using genetic engineering to improve nutritional quality of rice - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2007. Using genetic engineering to improve nutritional quality of rice [abstract]. Cereal Foods World. 52(4):A6(Supplement).

Purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of an "Arabidopsis" Chloroplastic Glutaredoxin - (Abstract Only)

Li, L., Cheng, N-H., Wang, X. 2007. Purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis on an "Arabidopsis" Chloroplastic Glutaredoxin [abstract]. American Crystallographic Association, Inc., Proceeding of the 2007 Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association, July 21-26, 2007, Salt Lake, Utah. TP093, p. 113.

Leaf calcium oxalate crystal structure and its role in defense against a chewing insect in Medicago truncatula     - (Abstract Only)

Korth, K.L., Park, S., Nakata, P. 2007. Leaf calcium oxalate crystal structure and its role in defense against a chewing insect in Medicago truncatula [abstract]. Plant Biology. Abstract No. P14003.

Genetic evidence for differences in the pathways of druse and prismatic calcium oxalate crystal formation in Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M. 2007. Genetic evidence for differences in the pathways of druse and prismatic calcium oxalate crystal formation in Medicago truncatula [abstract]. Plant Biology. Abstract No. P19023.

MtZIP1: A divalent metal transporter from the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2007. MtZIP1: A divalent metal transporter from the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. In: Zinc Crops 2007, May 24-26, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey. Poster GMB-7.

Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of diverse rice germplasm - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Seman, Z.A., Yan, W., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of diverse rice germplasm [abstract]. In: Zinc Crops 2007, May 24-26, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey. Presentation GMB-4.

Identification and comparison of quantitiative trait loci associated with seed zinc concentration in Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M., Sankaran, R., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Identification and comparison of quantitiative trait loci associated with seed zinc concentration in Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula [abstract]. In: Zinc Crops 2007, May 24-26, 2007,Istanbul, Turkey. Poster GMB-9.

Plants defective in calcium oxalate crystal formation have more bioavailable calcium - (Abstract Only)

Hirschi, K.D., Morris, J., Nakata, P.A., McConn, M., Brock, A. 2007. Plants defective in calcium oxalate crystal formation have more bioavailable calcium [abstract]. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal. 21(5):A356.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CHICKPEA - (Book / Chapter)

Wood, J.A., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Nutritional value of chickpea. In: Yadav, S.S., Redden, R.J., Chen, W., Sharma, B., editors. Chickpea Breeding and Management. Oxfordshire, UK: CAB International. p. 101-142.

Calcium oxalate content affects the nutritional availability of calcium from Medicago truncatula leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M.M. 2007. Calcium oxalate content affects the nutritional availability of calcium from Medicago truncatula leaves. Plant Science. 172(5):958-961.

ISOLATED MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA MUTANTS WITH INCREASED CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTAL ACCUMULATION HAVE DECREASED ASCORBIC ACID LEVELS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M. 2007. Isolated medicago truncatula mutants with increased calcium oxalate crystal accumulation have decreased ascorbic acid levels. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 45:216-220.

Alternative approaches for enhancing the nutritional content of rice     - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2007. Alternative approaches for enhancing the nutritional content of rice [abstract]. Rice Utilization Workshop. Available: http://www.usarice.com/processing/pdf/GrusakAltApproachesOnePage.pdf.

Expression profiling of Oryza sativa metal homeostasis genes in different rice cultivars using a cDNA macroarray - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narayanan, N.N., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Expression profiling of Oryza sativa metal homeostasis genes in different rice cultivars using a cDNA macroarray. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 45(5):277-286.

Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of rice - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Seman, Z.A., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of rice [abstract]. In: Plant & Animal Genomes XV Conference, January 13-17, 2007, San Diego, California. Poster P828.

SEED BIOLOGY OF MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Book / Chapter)

Gallardo, K., Lesignor, C., Darmency, M., Burstin, J., Thompson, R., Rochat, C., Boutin, J., Kuester, H., Buitink, J., Leprince, O., Limami, A., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Seed biology of Medicago truncatula. In: Mathesius, U., editor. The Medicago truncatula Handbook. Ardmore, OK: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Available: http://www.noble.org/MedicagoHandbook/

Genetic evidence for differences in the pathways of druse and prismatic calcium oxalate crystal formation in Medicago truncatula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M. 2007. Genetic evidence for differences in the pathways of druse and prismatic calcium oxalate crystal formation in Medicago truncatula. Functional Plant Biology. 34:332-338.

MOLECULAR AND PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF TRANSGENIC SOYBEAN EXPRESSING THE ARABIDOPSIS FERRIC CHELATE REDUCTASE GENE, FRO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vasconcelos, M., Eckert, H., Arahana, V., Graef, G., Grusak, M.A., Clemente, T. 2006. Molecular and phenotypic characterization of transgenic soybean expressing the arabidopsis ferric chelate reductase gene, FRO2. Planta. 224:1116-1128.

MECHANISTIC EVALUATION OF CALCIUM MOVEMENT INTO DEVELOPING CHICKPEA SEEDS - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Abbo, S. 2006. Mechanistic evaluation of calcium movement into developing chickpea seeds [abstract]. In: Abstracts of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2006 International Annual Meetings, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. Paper No. 273-12, p. 136.

GENETIC VARIATION FOR SEED MINERAL AND PROTEIN CONCENTRATION IN DIVERSE GERMPLASM OF CHICKPEA - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Coyne, C.J. 2006. Genetic variation for seed mineral and protein concentration in diverse germplasm of chickpea [abstract]. In: Abstracts of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2006 International Annual Meetings, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. Paper No. 257-8, p. 143.

A GENETIC MUTATION THAT REDUCES CALCIUM OXALATE CONTENT INCREASES CALCIUM AVAILABILITY IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A., Mc Conn, M. 2006. A genetic mutation that reduces calcium oxalate content increases calcium availability in medicago truncatula [abstract]. Plant Biology. p.303.

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE ZIP1 METAL TRANSPORTER IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Functional characterization and expression analysis of the ZIP1 metal transporter in Medicago truncatula. In: Plant Biology 2006 Final Program, August 5-9, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. p. 160.

EXPRESSION OF AN ARABIDOPSIS CA2+/H+ TRANSPORTER INCREASES BIOAVAILABLE CA2+ IN EDIBLE CARROT ROOTS - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J., Park, S., Kim, J., Nakata, P.A., Hirschi, K. 2006. Expression of an arabidopsis ca2+/h+ transporter increases bioavailable ca2+ in edible carrot roots [abstract]. Plant Biology. p. 161.

Identification of three distinct phylogenetic groups of CAX Cation/Proton Antiporters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shigaki, T., Rees, I., Nakhleh, L., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Identification of three distinct phylogenetic groups of CAX Cation/Proton Antiporters. Journal of Molecular Evolution. 63(6):815-825.

AtGRXcp, an "Arabidopsis" chloroplastic glutaredoxin, is critical for protection against protein oxidative damage     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, N-H., Liu, J-Z., Brock, A., Nelson, R.S., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. AtGRXcp, an "Arabidopsis" chloroplastic glutaredoxin, is critical for protection against protein oxidative damage. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 281(36):26280-26288.

ASSESSING SHOOT-ROOT COMMUNICATION IN THE REGULATION OF IRON HOMEOSTASIS IN THE FEFE MELON MUTANT - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Assessing shoot-root communication in the regulation of iron homeostasis in the fefe melon mutant. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 91.

GOLDEN RICE: DEVELOPMENTS IN ITS BIOTECHNOLOGY, SAFETY, AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Tang, G., Russell, R.M. 2006. Golden rice: developments in its biotechnology, safety, and nutritional evaluation. In: Proceedings of the 31st Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 26-March 1, 2006, The Woodlands, Texas. Abstract. p. 3.

PLANT SOURCES OF DIETARY IRON: DIVERSITY IN TISSUE IRON CONCENTRATION. IN: PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTEENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IRON NUTRITION AND INTERACTIONS IN PLANTS, JULY 3-7, 2006, MONTPELLIER, FRANCE. 2006. P. 56. - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2006. Plant sources of dietary iron: Diversity in tissue iron concentration. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. 2006. Abstract p. 56.

OLIGOPEPTIDE TRANSPORTERS AND THEIR ROLE IN FE(II)- AND FE(III)-NICOTIANAMINE TRANSPORT IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Lubkowitz, M., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Oligopeptide transporters and their role in fe(ii)- and fe(iii)-nicotianamine transport in rice (oryza sativa l.). In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p.99.

INFLUENCE OF RHIZOSPHERE PH ON WHOLE-ROOT FERRIC REDUCTASE ACTIVITY IN DIVERSE ACCESSIONS OF PHASEOLUS VULGARIS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, B.M., Li, C.-L., Blair, M., Beebe, S., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Influence of rhizosphere pH on whole-root ferric reductase activity in diverse accessions of Phaseolus vulgaris. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 89.

EXPRESSION PROFILING OF ORYZA SATIVA METAL HOMEOSTASIS GENES IN DIFFERENT RICE CULTIVARS USING CDNA MACROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Expression profiling of Oryza sativa metal homeostasis genes in different rice cultivars using cDNA macroarrays. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 90.

USING NATURAL VARIATION FOR GENE DISCOVERY TO IMPROVE SEED IRON NUTRITIONAL VALUE - (Abstract Only)

Waters, B.M., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Using natural variation for gene discovery to improve seed iron nutritional value. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 128.

IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI CONTRIBUTING TO SEED IRON CONCENTRATION IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

Sankaran, R., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Identification of quantitative trait loci contributing to seed iron concentration in Medicago truncatula. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 127.

IRON UPTAKE FROM FEEDDHA ISOMERS BY PEA PLANTS AT DIFFERENT PH VALUES - (Abstract Only)

Alcaniz, S., Cerdan, M., Sanchez-Sanchez, A., Jorda, J.D., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Iron uptake from FeEDDHA isomers by pea plants at different pH values. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 115.

Redox regulation: Roles of an Arabidopsis chloroplastic monothiol glutaredoxin - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, N-H., Brock, A., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Redox regulation: Roles of an Arabidopsis chloroplastic monothiol glutaredoxin [abstract]. The Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists and the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist, August 5-9, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. Session P07: Oxidative Stress, Abstract P07003, p. 131.

Functional analysis of "CAX2" and "CAX2"-like genes, which encode Arabidopsis cation/proton transporters with broad metal specificity - (Abstract Only)

Pittman, J.K., Edmond, C., Morris, J., Shigaki, T., Chalova, V., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Functional analysis of "CAX2" and "CAX2"-like genes, which encode Arabidopsis cation/proton transporters with broad metal specificity [abstract]. The Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists and the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist, August 5-9, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. Session P11: Membrane Transport, Abstract P11014, p. 153-154.

Expression of an "Arabidopsis" Ca(2+)/H(+) transporter increases bioavailable Ca(2+) in edible carrot roots - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J., Park, S., Kim, J., Nakata, P., Hirschi, K. 2006. Expression of an "Arabidopsis" Ca(2+)/H(+) transporter increases bioavailable Ca(2+) in edible carrot roots [abstract]. The Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists and the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist, August 5-9, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. Session P12: Mineral Nutrition, Abstract #P12029, p. 161.

Expression of an "Arabidopsis CAX2" variant in potato tubers increases calcium levels with no accumulation of manganese - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, C.K., Han, J-S., Lee, H-S., Oh, J-Y., Shigaki, T., Park, S.H., Hirschi, K. 2006. Expression of an "Arabidopsis CAX2" variant in potato tubers increases calcium levels with no accumulation of manganese. Plant Cell Reports. 25(11):1226-1232.

Enhanced Cd[2+]-selective root-tonoplast-transport in tobaccos expressing Arabidopsis cation exchangers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koren'kov, V., Park, S., Cheng, N.-H., Sreevidya, C., Lachmansingh, J., Morris, J., Hirschi, K., Wagner, G.J. 2007. Enchanced Cd[2+]-selective root-tonoplast-transport in tobaccos expressing Arabidopsis cation exchangers. Planta. 225(2):403-411.

STATUS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING PLANT IRON IN ANIMAL AND HUMAN NUTRITION - (Book / Chapter)

Vasconcelos M., Grusak M.A. 2006. Status and future developments involving plant iron in animal and human nutrition. In: Barton, L.L., Abadia, J., editors. Iron Nutrition in Plants and Rhizospheric Microorganisms. New York: Springer-Verlag. p. 1-22.

A GENETIC MUTATION THAT REDUCES CALCIUM OXALATE CONTENT INCREASES CALCIUM AVAILABILITY IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M.M. 2006. A genetic mutation that reduces calcium oxalate content increases calcium availability in Medicago truncatula. Functional Plant Biology. 33:703-706.

Medicago truncatula mutants with an increase in mesophyll calcium oxalate accumulation - (Proceedings)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M. 2006. Medicago truncatula mutants with an increase in mesophyll calcium oxalate accumulation. International Symposium in Memory of Vincent R. Franceschi. Plant Cell: Structure-Function Relations. p. 63.

Developing strategies to improve the nutritional quality and production of plant foods through manipulation of calcium oxalate formation - (Proceedings)

Nakata, P.A. 2006. Developing strategies to improve the nutritional quality and production of plant foods through manipulation of calcium oxalate formation. International Symposium in Memory of Vincent R. Franceschi. Plant Cell: Structure-Function Relations. p. 17.

Study of the effects of chromium exposure on sulfur metabolic pathways in the model plant Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Montes-Holguin, M.O., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons, J.G., Grusak, M.A., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. 2006. Study of the effects of chromium exposure on sulfur metabolic pathways in the model plant Medicago truncatula [abstract]. In: Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science 2006 National Conference, October 26-29, 2006, Tampa, Florida. Paper No. G48, p. 161.

Ca(2+) signaling and redox regulation: Roles of an Arabidopsis Glutaredoxin - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, N-H., Liu, J-Z., Brock, A., Nelson, R.S., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Ca(2+) signaling and redox regulation: Roles of an Arabidopsis Glutaredoxin [abstract]. The 2nd Pan American Plant Membrane Biology Workshop. Membranes and Environmental Stresses I, May 17-20, 2006, South Padre Island, Texas. 24, p. 30.

Functional analysis of Arabidopsis H(+)/Ca(2+) exchangers, CAX[ES] - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, N-H., Gonzales, N., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Functional analysis of Arabidopsis H(+)/Ca(2+) exchangers, CAX[ES] [abstract]. The 2nd Pan American Plant Membrane Biology Workshop, May 17-20, 2006, South Padre Island, Texas. P23, p. 84.

Arabidopsis CAX1 and CAX3 are involved in ABA and ethylene responses - (Abstract Only)

Zhao, J., Cheng, N-H., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Arabidopsis CAX1 and CAX3 are involved in ABA and ethylene responses [abstract]. The 2nd Pan American Plant Membrane Biology Workshop, May 17-20, 2006, South Padre Island, Texas. P31, p. 92.

Arabidopsis PICOT1 is a chloroplastic/plastidic glutaredoxin critical for protection of cells against protein oxidative damage - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, N-H., Liu, J-Z., Brock, A., Nelson, R.S., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Arabidopsis PICOT1 is a chloroplastic/plastidic glutaredoxin critical for protection of cells against protein oxidative damage [abstract]. Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology: Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress, April 8-13, 2006, Copper Mountain, Colorado. A109, p. 47.

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE NRAMP GENE FAMILY IN RICE - (Abstract Only)

Naryanan, N.N., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Functional characterization and expression analysis of the NRAMP gene family in rice. In: Proceedings of the 31st Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 26 – March 1, 2006, The Woodlands, Texas. p. 10.

MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA MUTANTS DEMONSTRATE THE ROLE OF PLANT CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTALS AS AN EFFECTIVE DEFENSE AGAINST CHEWING INSECTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Korth, K.L., Doege, S.J., Park S.H., Goggin, F.L., Wang, Q., Gomez, S.K., Liu, G., Jia, L., Nakata, P.A. 2006. Medicago truncatula mutants demonstrate the role of plant calcium oxalate crystals as an effective defense against chewing insects. Plant Physiology. 141(1):188-195.

Diverse functions and molecular properties emerging for CAX Cation/H+ exchangers in plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shigaki, T., Hirschi, K.D. 2006. Diverse functions and molecular properties emerging for CAX Cation/H+ exchangers in plants. Plant Biology. 8(4):419-429.

THE ROLE OF METALS IN ROOT NODULE FORMATION AND FUNCTION - (Abstract Only)

McNear,Jr., D.H., Gann, J.G., Grusak, M.A., Sherrier, D.J. (2006). The role of metals in root nodule formation and function [abstract]. In: Genes to Crops. 3rd International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics, April 9-13, 2006 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. p. 46.

Integrating membrane transport with male gametophyte development and function through transcriptomics(1)[W] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, K.W., Honys, D., Ward, J.M., Padmanaban, S., Nawrocki, E.P., Hirschi, K.D., Twell, D., Sze, H. 2006. Integrating membrane transport with male gametophyte development and function through transcriptomics(1)[W]. Plant Physiology. 140(4):1151-1168.

Up-regulation of a H(+)-pyrophosphatase (H(+)-PPase) as a strategy to engineer drought-resistant crop plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, S., Li, J., Pittman, J.K., Berkowitz, G.A., Yang, H., Undurraga, S., Morris, J., Hirschi, K.D., Gaxiola, R.A. 2005. Up-regulation of a H(+)-pyrophosphatase (H(+)-PPase) as a strategy to engineer drought-resistant crop plants. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 102(52):18830-18835.

PLANT FOODS AS SOURCES OF PRO-VITAMIN A: APPLICATION OF A STABLE ISOTOPE APPROACH TO DETERMINE VITAMIN A ACTIVITY - (Review Article)

Grusak, M.A. 2005. Plant foods as sources of vitamin A: Application of a stable isotope approach to determine vitamin A activity. Trees for Life Journal. 1:4.

INCREASED CALCIUM LEVELS AND PROLONGED SHELF LIFE IN TOMATOES EXPRESSING ARABIDOPSIS H+/CA2+ TRANSPORTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, S., Cheng, N., Pittman, J.K., Yoo, K.S., Park, J., Smith, R.H., Hirschi, K. 2005. Increased calcium levels and prolonged shelf life in tomatoes expressing Arabidopsis h+/ca2+ transporters. Plant Physiology. 139:1194-1206.

IDENTIFICATION OF A CRUCIAL HISTIDINE INVOLVED IN METAL TRANSPORT ACTIVITY IN THE ARABIDOPSIS CATION/H+ EXCHANGER CAX1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shigake, T., Barkla, B.J., Miranda-Vergara, M.C., Zhao, J., Pantoja, O., Hirschi, K. 2005. Identification of a crucial histidine involved in metal transport activity in the Arabidopsis cation/h+ exchanger cax1. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 280(34):30136-30142.

LEGUMES - (Book / Chapter)

Grusak, M.A. 2005. Legumes. In: Caballero, B., Allen, L., Prentice, A., editors. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Elsevier Academic Press. p. 120-126.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH ENHANCING DIETARY BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG ADULTS: BOGALUSA HEART STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jago, R., Nicklas, T., Yang, S., Baranowski, T., Zakeri, I., Berenson, G.S. 2005. Physical activity and health enhancing dietary behaviors in young adults: Bogalusa Heart Study. Preventive Medicine. 41(1):194-202.

CRE-LOXP RECOMBINATION VECTORS FOR THE EXPRESSION OF RIKEN ARABIDOPSIS FULL-LENGTH CDNAS IN PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shigake, T., Kole, M., Ward, J.M., Sze, H., Hirschi, K. 2005. Cre-loxp recombination vectors for the expression of Riken Arabidopsis full-length cDNAs in plants. Biotechniques. 39(3):301-303.

Characterization of CAX9 from Arabidopsis, a homolog of mammalian K(+) dependant Na(+), Ca(2+)/H(+) (NCKX) antiporters - (Proceedings)

Morris, J., Shigaki, T., Hirschi, K. 2005. Characterization of CAX9 from Arabidopsis, a homolog of mammalian K(+) dependant Na(+), Ca(2+)/H(+)(NCKX) antiporters [abstract]. The 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists Meeting, July 16-20, 2005, Seattle, Washington. Minisymposium 18: Membrane Transport, Presentation 29001, p. 69.

Identification of a crucial histidine involved in metal transport activity in the Arabidopsis cation/H(+) exchanger CAX1 - (Abstract Only)

Shigaki, T., Barkla, B.J., Miranda-Vergara, M.C., Zhao, J., Pantoja, O., Hirschi, K.D. 2005. Identification of a crucial histidine involved in metal transport activity in the Arabidopsis cation/H(+) exchanger CAX1 [abstract]. The 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists Meeting, July 16-20, 2005, Seattle, Washington. Abstract #89, p. 113.

Characterization of CAX9 from Arabidopsis, a homolog of mammalian K(+) dependant Na(+), Ca(2+)/H(+) (NCKX) antiporters - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J., Shigaki, T., Hirschi, K. 2005. Characterization of CAX9 from Arabidopsis, a homolog of mammalian K(+) dependant Na(+), Ca(2+)/H(+) (NCKX) antiporters [abstract]. In: The 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists Meeting, July 16-20, 2005, Seattle, Washington. Abstract #208, p. 137.

Using yeast two hybrid system to study protein-protein interactions - (Book / Chapter)

Cheng, N-H. 2006. Using yeast two hybrid system to study protein-protein interactions. In: Peng, X.X., editor. A Practical Approach: Plant Gene Engineering. Beijing, China: Chemical Industry Publishing House. p. 161-174.

GENETIC MANIPULATION FOR ENHANCING CALCIUM CONTENT IN POTATO TUBER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, S., Kang, T.S., Kim, C.K., Han, J.S., Kim, S., Smith, R.H., Pike, L.M., Hirschi, K.D. 2005. Genetic manipulation for enhancing calcium content in potato tuber. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53(14):5598-5603.

FUNCTIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARABIDOPSIS CAX1 AND CAX3 IS REQUIRED FOR NORMAL GROWTH AND ION HOMEOSTASIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, N., Pittman, J.K., Shigaki, T., Lachmansingh, J., Leclere, S., Lahner, B., Salt, D.E., Hirschi, K.D. 2005. Fuctional association of arabidopsis CAX1 and CAX3 is required for normal growth and ion homeostasis. Plant Physiology. 138:2048-2060.

INSIGHTS INTO OXALATE BIOSYNTHESIS: DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND PRODUCTION OF PLANT FOODS - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A. 2005. Insights into oxalate biosynthesis: Developing strategies to improve the nutritional quality and production of plant foods. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference, FASEB Summer Research Conference. p. 2.

GOLDEN RICE GETS A BOOST FROM MAIZE - (Literature Review)

Grusak, M.A. 2005. Golden rice gets a boost from maize. Nature Biotechnology. 23(4):429-430.

BMI FROM 3-6 Y OF AGE IS PREDICTED BY TV VIEWING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NOT DIET. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jago, R., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.I., Greaves, K.A. 2005. BMI from 3-6 y of age is predicted by TV viewing and physical activity, not diet. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. 29(6):557-564.

THE CRE-LOXP RECOMBINATION-BASED REPORTER SYSTEM FOR PLANT TRANSCRIPTIONAL EXPRESSION STUDIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shigaki, T., Vyzasatya, R.R., Sivitz, A.B., Ward, J.W., Sze, H., Hirschi, K.D. 2005. The Cre-loxP recombination-based reporter system for plant transcriptional expression studies. Plant Molecular Biology. 58(1):65-73.

EVIDENCE OF DIFFERENTIAL PH REGULATION OF THE ARABIDOPSIS VACUOLAR CA2+/H+ ANTIPORTERS CAX1 AND CAX2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pittman, J.K., Shigaki, T., Hirschi, K. 2005. Evidence of differential ph regulation of the arabidopsis vacuolar Ca2+/H+ antiporters CAX1 and CAX2. FEBS Letters. 579(12):2648-2656.

EVIDENCE OF DIFFERENTIAL PH REGULATION OF THE ARABIDOPSIS VACUOLAR CA2+/H+ ANTIPORTERS CAX1 AND CAX2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pittman, J.K., Shigaki, T., Hirschi, K. 2005. Evidence of differential ph regulation of the arabidopsis vacuolar ca2+/h+ antiporters cax1 and cax2. Federation of European Biochemical Societies Letters. 579(12):2648-2656.

THE ROLE OF CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTALS IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA DEFENSE AGAINST CHEWING INSECTS. - (Abstract Only)

Park, S., Wang, Q., Nakata, P.A., Korth, K. 2005. The role of calcium oxalate crystals in Medicago truncatula defense against chewing insects [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting. p. 157.

INVESTIGATIONS INTO CALCIUM OXALATE CRYSTAL FORMATION IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A., Mcconn, M.M. 2005. Investigations into calcium oxalate crystal formation in medicago truncatula[abstract]. 2005 Model Legume Congress. p. 20.

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA MUTANTS WITH INCREASED CALCIUM OXALATE ACCUMULATION - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A., McConn, M.M. 2005. Isolation and characterization of medicago truncatula mutants with increased calcium oxalate accumulation [abstract]. 2005 Model Legume Congress. Paper No. 20.

GROWTH HORMONE IMPROVES BONE MINERAL CONTENT IN CHILDREN WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hardin, D.S., Ahn, C., Prestige, C., Seilheimer, D.K., Ellis, K.J. 2005. Growth hormone improves bone mineral content in children with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism. 18(6):589-595.

QTL GOVERNING CAROTENOID CONCENTRATION AND WEIGHT IN SEEDS OF CHICKPEA (CICER ARIETINUM L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbo, S., Molina, C., Jungmann, R., Grusak, M.A., Berkovitch, Z., Reifen, R., Kahl, G., Winter, P., Reifen, R. 2005. Qtl governing carotenoid concentration and weight in seeds of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 111(2):185-195.

ADOLESCENT PATTERNS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DIFFERENCES BY GENDER, DAY, AND TIME OF DAY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jago, R., Anderson, C., Baranowski, T., Watson, K. 2005. Adolescent patterns of physical activity differences by gender, day, and time of day. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 28(5):447-452.

MAP POSITION OF THE FRO1 LOCUS IN PISUM SATIVUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grusak, M.A., Li, C., Moffet, M., Weeden, N.F. 2004. Map position of the FRO1 locus in Pisum sativum. Pisum Genetics. 36:6-8.

FUNCTIONAL AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS OF THE ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA CAX2 CATION TRANSPORTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pittman, J.K., Shigaki, T., Marshall, J.L., Morris, J.L., Cheng, N., Hirschi, K. 2004. Functional and regulatory analysis of the Arabidopsis thaliana CAX2 cation transporter. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 56(6):959-971.

EFFECT OF ZINC AND MANGANESE SUPPLY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE AND CARBONIC ANHYDRASE IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA WILD TYPE AND RAZ MUTANT PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez-Millan, A., Ellis, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2005. Effect of zinc and manganese supply on the activities of superoxide dismutase and carbonic anhydrase in Medicago truncatula wild type and raz mutant plants. Plant Science. 168:1015-1022.

Steps toward discovering the function and expression of multiple drug resistance genes in "Arabidopsis thaliana" - (Abstract Only)

Mooers, M., Cheng, N-H., Hirschi, K. 2004. Steps toward discovering the function and expression of multiple drug resistance genes in "Arabidopsis thaliana" [abstract]. Proceedings in the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, November 10-13, 2004, Dallas, Texas. G107, p. 435.

AGROBACTERIUM-MEDIATED TRANSFORMATION OF BOTTEL GOURD (LAGENARIA SICERARIA STANDL.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Han, J.S., Kim, C.K., Park, S.H., Hirschi, K., Mok, I.G. 2005. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of bottel gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Standl.). Plant Cell Reports. 23(10-11):692-698.

FUNCTIONAL DEPENDENCE ON CALCINEURIN BY VARIANTS OF THE SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE VACUOLAR CA2+/H+ EXCHANGER VCX1P. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pittman, J.K., Cheng, N., Shigaki, T., Kunta, M., Hirschi, K. 2004. Functional dependence on calcineurin by variants of the saccharomyces cerevisiae vacuolar ca2+/h+ exchanger vcx1p. Molecular Microbiology. 54(4):1104-1116.

DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSGENIC RICE PLANTS OVEREXPRESSING THE ARABIDOPSIS H(+)/CA(2+) ANTIPORTER CAX1 GENE - (Other)

Kim, K.M., Park, Y.H., Kim, C.K., Hirschi, K., Sohn, J.K. 2005. Development of transgenic rice plants overexpressing the arabidopsis h(+)/ca(2+) antiporter cax1 gene. Plant Cell Reports. 23(10-11):678-682.

EXPRESSION PATTERNS OF A NOVEL ATCHX GENE FAMILY HIGHLIGHT POTENTIAL ROLES IN OSMOTIC ADJUSTMENT AND K+ HOMEOSTASIS IN POLLEN DEVELOPMENT1[W] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sze, H., Padmanaban, S., Cellier, F., Honys, D., Cheng, N., Bock, K.W., Conejero, G., Li, X., Twell, D., Ward, J.M., Hirschi, K. 2004. Expression patterns of a novel atchx gene family highlight potential roles in osmotic adjustment and k+ homeostasis in pollen development1[w]. Plant Physiology. 136:2532-2547.

SELF-REPORTED HEALTH OF RESIDENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bogle, M.L., Strickland, E., Santell, R., Casey, P., Weber, J., Stuff, J., Ryan, D.H., Champagne, C.M., Mellad, K., Mcgee, B., Hyman, E., Zaghloul, S., Yadrick, K., Forsythe, W., Horton, J., Simpson, P. 2004. Self-reported health of residents of the Mississippi Delta. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 15(4):645-662.

Regulation of calcium transporters: The role of a nuclear-localized CAX-interacting protein, CXIP4 - (Abstract Only)

Cheng, N-H., Rees, I. 2004. Regulation of calcium transporters: The role of a nuclear-localized CAX-interacting protein, CXIP4 [abstract]. Plant Biology, Session 36: Membrane Transport, July 24-28, 2004, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. A175, p. 73.

THE CALCIUM CONUNDRUM: BOTH VERSATILE NUTRIENT AND SPECIFIC SIGNAL - (Review Article)

Hirschi, K. 2004. The calcium conundrum. Both versatile nutrient and specific signal. Plant Physiology. 136:2338-2342.

RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MATERNAL AND CHILD CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS: ETHNIC DIFFERENCES AND LACK OF INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jago, R., Baranowski, T., Watson, K., Baranowski, J., Nicklas, T., Zakeri, I. 2004. Relationships between maternal and child cardiovascular risk factors: ethnic differences and lack of influence of physical activity. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 158(12):1125-1131.

INCREASED CALCIUM IN CARROTS BY EXPRESSION OF AND ARABIDOPSIS H+/CA2+ TRANSPORTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Park, S., Kim, C., Pike, L., Smith, R., and Hirschi, K. 2004. Increased calcium in carrots by expression of an Arabidopsis H+/Ca2+ transporter. Molecular Breeding. 14:275-282.

CALCIUM AVAILABILITY IN THE PADS OF THE PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A., Mcconn, M.M. 2004. Calcium availability in the pads of the prickly pear cactus [Abstract]. Plant Biology Annual Meeting. Paper No. 198.

INSIGHTS INTO OXALATE BIOSYNTHESIS: DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND PRODUCTION OF PLANT FOODS - (Abstract Only)

Nakata, P.A. 2005. Insights into oxalate biosynthesis: developing strategies to improve the nutritional quality and production of plant foods [abstract]. Calcium Oxalate in Biological Systems. FASEB Summer Research Conferences. Paper No. 2.

A NATURAL VARIANT OF A HOST RNA-DEPENDENT RNA POLYMERASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VIRUSES BY NICOTIANA BENTHAMIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, S., Carter, S.A., Cole, A.B., Cheng, N., Nelson, R. 2004. A natural variant of a host rna-dependent rna polymerase is associated with increased susceptibility to viruses by Nicotiana benthamiana. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 101(16):6297-6302.

COVARIABILITY IN DIET AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRLS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thompson, D.I., Jago, R., Baranowski, T., Watson, K., Zakeri, I., Cullen, K., Story, M., Sherwood, N.E., Pruitt, L.A., Matheson, D.M. 2004. Covariability in diet and physical activity in African-American girls. Obesity Research. 12(suppl):46S-54S.

ASSESSING WEIGHT-RELATED BIOCHEMICAL CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRLS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilson, D.M., Wang, Y., Cullen, K., Baranowski, T., Himes, J.H., Gross, M., Mcclanahan, B.S., Robinson, T.N. 2004. Assessing weight-related biochemical cardiovascular risk factors in African-American girls. Obesity Research. 12(suppl):73S-83S.

The "tobacco mosaic virus" 126-kDa protein associated with virus replication and movement suppresses RNA silencing     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding, X.S., Liu, J., Cheng, N-H., Folimonov, A., Hou, Y-M., Bao, Y., Katagi, C., Carter, S.A., Nelson, R.S. 2004. The "tobacco mosaic virus" 126-kDa protein associated with virus replication and movement suppresses RNA silencing. The American Phytopathological Society. 17(6):583-592.

MEETING CALCIUM RECOMMENDATIONS DURING MIDDLE CHILDHOOD REFLECTS MOTHER-DAUGHTER BEVERAGE CHOICES AND PREDICTS BONE MINERAL STATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fisher, J., Mitchell, D.C., Smiciklas-Wright, H., Mannino, M.L., Birch, L.L. 2004. Meeting calcium recommendations during middle childhood reflects mother-daughter beverage choices and predicts bone mineral status. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 79:698-706.

EATING IN THE ABSENCE OF HUNGER AS A BEHAVIORAL PHENOTYPE OF OVERWEIGHT HISPANIC CHILDREN - (Abstract Only)

Fisher, J., Butte, N.F., Jaramillo, S. 2003. Eating in the absence of hunger as a behavioral phenotype of overweight hispanic children. Obesity Research. 11:A97.

EFFECT OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS ON PORCINE ADIPOCYTE DIFFERENTIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding ST, Wang JC, Mersmann HJ. Effect of unsaturated fatty acids on porcine adipocyte differentation. Nutrition Research 23:1059-1069, 2003

EXPRESSION OF TURKEY TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS AND ACYL-COENZYME OXIDASE IN DIFFERENT TISSUES AND GENETIC POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding ST, Li YC, Nestor KE, Velleman SG, Mersmann HJ. Expression of turkey trenscription factors and acyl-coenzyme oxidase in different tissues and genetic populations. Poultry Science, 82(1):17-24, 2003