Plant Sciences Doctoral Work: Recent submissions
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A multi-omics multi-environment prediction in pulse crop
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Understanding the genetic bases underlying seed yield and protein, and eventually recombining them in desired genetic backgrounds, continues to be a challenge to pulse crop breeders. Phenotypic selection for seed yield and ... -
Combining metabolite breeding with good agronomic performance in dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(North Dakota State University, 2024)Growth habit is one of the most important domestication traits in dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). In the U.S., Type II indeterminate upright varieties have helped farmers to switch from historic two-pass harvest to ... -
Improvement of Organoleptic Attributes of Yellow Pea Flour Through An Emerging Green Technology: Supercritical Carbon Dioxide + Ethanol Extraction
(North Dakota State University, 2020)An increasing demand for following healthier eating pattern has created a rapidly growing food market, including more nutrient dense and healthier plant-based foods. Nutrient-dense yellow pea flour is ideal for addressing ... -
Genome-Wide Association Mapping and Genomic Prediction for Resistance to Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Rapeseed/Canola (Brassica napus L.) Germplasm Collections
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR), caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is a devastating disease of rapeseed/canola that causes significant seed yield loss, reduced oil content, and quality. Lack of complete immune genotypes and ... -
Optimizing Glufosinate for Weed Control in Agricultural Systems
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Weed management is an essential component of production agriculture. While many weed management methods exist today, chemical practices have proven to be the most efficient and are the most widely adopted methods. The ... -
Identification of Genomic Regions Associated With Color-Related Traits in Durum Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum Desf.) is one of the main crops for human consumption, and it is an essential ingredient for pasta production. The color of pasta can range from bright yellow to dim brown. Pasta ... -
Genetic Dissection and Improvement of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Durum Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) is a destructive and complex fungal disease in wheat. Durum wheat, an economically important crop for pasta production, is under the severe impact of FHB. While numerous favorable QTL/genes have ... -
Understanding the Mode of Action of Essential Oil Nanoemulsions to Inhibit Fusarium Growth and Mycotoxin Production in Cereal
(North Dakota State University, 2022)Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a commonly occurred mycotoxin in cereal-based food, which is mainly produced by Fusarium spp. in the field. It is unfeasible to entirely avoid DON contamination in cereal grains with good agricultural ... -
Cover Crops Benefits, Nitrogen Credits, and Yield Effects in Maize and Sugarbeet in the Northern Great Plains
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Fall-seeded cover crops (CC) provide soil coverage that prevents soil erosion and reduces NO3-N leaching. It is believed N accumulated in CC biomass is available to the next crop. The main objective of this research is to ... -
Improved Viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG During Storage and Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion by Encapsulation
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Probiotics are “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”. However, the current techniques are still struggling with delivering enough live probiotics into the ... -
Dual Role of Phenolic Bioactives in Improving Functional Health Benefits and Abiotic Stress Resilience in Barley
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Food insecurity, climate change, and public health challenges are interconnected and pressing issues facing humanity in the 21st century. Therefore, it is imperative to address key obstacles underlying food and nutritional ... -
Genotype and Environmental Effects on Quality Traits of Durum Wheat Grown in North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Variation in grain, semolina, dough strength, and pasta quality traits were evaluated using the effect of genotype and weather factors (air temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity). In addition, size exclusion high ... -
Strategies for Improving Wheat and Soybean Production Systems in North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Planting date (PD), seeding rate (SR), genotype, and row spacing (RS) influence hard red spring wheat (HRSW, Triticum aestivum L. emend. Thell.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] yield. Evaluating HRSW economic optimum ... -
Characterization of Genetic Resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Epidemiology of the Disease in Brassica napus L.
(North Dakota State University, 2020)This dissertation contains three research chapters conducted on Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) of canola (Brassica napus L.). This disease is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and is considered endemic in ... -
The Molecular Basis of Demethylation Inhibitor Fungicide Resistance in Cercospora beticola and the Role of Seed Inoculum in Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease of Sugar Beet
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Cercospora leaf spot (CLS) is the most destructive foliar disease of sugar beet worldwide. CLS is caused by the filamentous fungus Cercospora beticola. Disease management currently relies upon timely application of fungicides, ... -
Altering Grapevine Crop-load and Canopy Architecture Through Cultural and Genetic Methods
(North Dakota State University, 2020)North Dakota's extremely short growing season leads to premature harvest of unripe, high acid grapes with atypical fruit chemistry. To combat the short growing season, grape growers utilize labor intensive grapevine canopy ... -
Functional Bioactive Compounds from Sweet Potatoes for Human Health Benefits
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Global food and nutritional insecurities, public health challenges of diet-linked non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs), and rapid climate change-linked agricultural production challenges are interconnected and require ... -
Structure Modification to Enhance Pulse Protein Functions and Flavor Profile Opportunities in Saccharide Mediated Glycation via Maillard-Driven Chemistry
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Owing to the combined characteristics of low allergens and lipids, as well as high versatility and abundance, eco-friendly pulse-based protein has served as a critical contender to supplement animal protein. The inferior ... -
Black Bean Milling and Flour Functionality
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Dry bean utilization by the food industry can be increased by developing value-added processing applications. The goals of this research were to evaluate (1) the effect of milling method on the physical, chemical and ... -
Developing a New SNP Chip for Genomic Selection in the North Dakota State University Barley-Breeding Program
(North Dakota State University, 2020)The use of Genomic Selection has become popular due to its wide success in private and public breeding programs. The current dissertation aims to derive information that will be used to produce a single nucleotide polymorphisms ...