James R. Ballington

Works (38)

Updated: July 20th, 2023 21:15

2020 journal article

'Liz' and 'Rocco' Strawberries

HORTSCIENCE, 55(4), 597–600.

By: G. Fernandez n , J. Pattison n, P. Perkins-Veazie n, J. Ballington n, E. Clevinger n, R. Schiavone n , S. Gu n, J. Samtani  n ...

author keywords: Fragaria Xananassa; fresh market; June-bearing; short-day
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 20, 2020

2018 journal article

HPLC-qTOE-MS/MS-Based Profiling of Flavan-3-ols and Dimeric Proanthocyanidins in Berries of Two Muscadine Grape Hybrids FLH 13-11 and FLH 17-66

METABOLITES, 8(4).

By: S. Yuzuak  n, J. Ballington n & D. Xie n 

author keywords: muscadine; proanthocyanidins; tandem mass spectrometry
TL;DR: Comparison profiling analysis showed obvious effects of each cultivar on the composition these 30 metabolites, indicating that genotypes control biosynthesis. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 14, 2019

2017 journal article

Prolific triploid production in intersectional crosses of 4x Vaccinium corymbodendron Dunal (section Pyxothamnus) by 2x section Cyanococcus species

Euphytica, 213(11).

By: M. Ehlenfeldt & J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Comparative diversity analysis of southeastern Rubus germplasm through molecular and pedigree techniques

XXIX INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS ON HORTICULTURE: SUSTAINING LIVES, LIVELIHOODS AND LANDSCAPES (IHC2014): INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PLANT BREEDING IN HORTICULTURE, Vol. 1127, pp. 157–161.

By: C. Bradish* , E. Overbaugh*, J. Ballington*, G. Fernandez*  & N. Bassil

Contributors: C. Bradish* , E. Overbaugh*, J. Ballington*, G. Fernandez*  & N. Bassil

author keywords: fingerprinting; Rubus idaeus; raspberry; black raspberry; blackberry; SSR markers
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

The history of blackberry and raspberry breeding in the southern USA

Xi international rubus and ribes symposium, 1133, 13–21.

By: J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Weed Control in Southern Highbush Blueberry with S-metolachlor, Flumioxazin, and Hexazinone

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE, 16(2), 150–158.

By: S. Meyers n, K. Jennings n , D. Monks n, J. Ballington n & D. Jordan n

author keywords: Orchard floor management; weed control
TL;DR: Herbicide programs containing flumioxazin resulted in greater Maryland meadowbeauty control 5 to 6 weeks after treatment (WAT) than herbicides programs containing hexazinone at 1.1 or 2.2 kg ha–1 (37% and 39%, respectively). (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Patterns of simple sequence repeats in cultivated blueberries (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus spp.) and their use in revealing genetic diversity and population structure

MOLECULAR BREEDING, 34(2), 675–689.

By: Y. Bian n, J. Ballington n, A. Raja  n, C. Brouwer *, R. Reid *, M. Burke*, X. Wang *, L. Rowland, N. Bassil *, A. Brown n

author keywords: Blueberry; Vaccinium; Genetic diversity; SSR; STRUCTURE
TL;DR: The analysis of population structure among blueberry accessions revealed inter- and intra-specific levels of stratification and the identification of substructure that correlates with known pedigree information, and the availability of new genomic molecular markers will facilitate future evolutionary and genetic studies in blueberry. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 article

'Von' Thornless Blackberry

Fernandez, G. E., Ballington, J. R., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2013, May). HORTSCIENCE, Vol. 48, pp. 654–656.

By: G. Fernandez n , J. Ballington n & P. Perkins-Veazie n

author keywords: Rubus; fruit breeding
TL;DR: ‘Von’ is a new floricane-fruiting blackberry released by North Carolina State University that is a productive plant with high yield, late harvest season, excellent postharvest attributes, and small seed size. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Asian germplasm influences on American berry crops

HortScience, 48(9), 1090–1094.

By: K. Hummer, J. Ballington, C. Finn & T. Davis

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effect of PRE and POST Herbicides on Carolina Redroot (Lachnanthes caroliniana) Growth

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 27(4), 747–751.

By: S. Meyers n, K. Jennings n , D. Monks n, D. Jordan n & J. Ballington n

author keywords: Blueberry; herbicide rate; residual weed control
TL;DR: Control for most treatments declined between 25 and 63 DAPOST with the exception of glyphosate, which increased to 64%, and Carolina redroot shoots per pot were reduced by terbacil, hexazinone at 2.2 kg ha−1, and glyphosate compared with the nontreated check. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Efficient Quantification of the Health-Relevant Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acid Profiles in Commercial Cultivars and Breeding Selections of Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.)

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 61(20), 4806–4815.

By: G. Yousef n, A. Brown n, Y. Funakoshi n, F. Mbeunkui n, M. Grace n , J. Ballington n, A. Loraine *, M. Lila n 

Contributors: G. Yousef n, A. Brown n, Y. Funakoshi n, F. Mbeunkui n, M. Grace n , J. Ballington n, A. Loraine *, M. Lila n 

author keywords: anthocyanins; chlorogenic acid; blueberry; HPLC-DAD-MS; Vaccinium spp.; freeze-drying; health benefits
MeSH headings : Anthocyanins / analysis; Blueberry Plants / chemistry; Breeding; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / methods; Food, Preserved / analysis; Frozen Foods / analysis; Fruit / chemistry; Genotype; Glucosides / analysis; Health Promotion; Humans; Hydroxybenzoates / analysis; Plant Extracts / chemistry; Species Specificity; Tandem Mass Spectrometry / methods
TL;DR: An improved protocol was developed for the accurate, efficient, and rapid comparative screening for large blueberry sample sets and different genotypes frequently had comparable overall levels of total anthocyanins and phenolic acids, but differed dramatically in individual profiles of compounds. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

POST Control of Carolina Redroot (Lachnanthes caroliniana)

WEED TECHNOLOGY, 27(3), 534–537.

By: S. Meyers n, K. Jennings n , D. Monks n, J. Ballington n & D. Jordan n

author keywords: Efficacy; herbicide; weed control
TL;DR: Control of Carolina redroot roots and rhizomes (roots/rhizomes) was greatest in plants treated with paraquat (91%), glyphosate (88%), glufosinate (73%), hexazinone (62%), diuron (60%) and control declined between 25 and 63 DAT (72 and 59%, respectively). (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Role of foliar hemibiotrophic and fruit resistance in anthracnose-resistant strawberry genotypes for annual hill plasticulture systems

Annals of Applied Biology, 163(1), 102–113.

By: M. Rahman, J. Ballington & F. Louws

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Vaccinium species of section Hemimyrtillus: their value to cultivated blueberry and approaches to utilization

Botany = Botanique, 90(5), 347–353.

By: M. Ehlenfeldt & J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Performance of primocane-fruiting experimental blackberry cultivars in the Southern Appalachian Mountains

HortTechnology, 20(6), 996–1000.

By: G. Fernandez  & J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

'Nantahala' red raspberry

HortScience, 44(1), 25–26.

By: G. Fernandez , J. Ballington & S. Bryson

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Day-neutral Strawberry Production for Season Extension in the Midsouth

HORTSCIENCE, 43(7), 1982–1986.

By: J. Ballington n, B. Poling n & K. Olive*

author keywords: strawberry plasticulture; row covers; income potential; Fragaria xananassa
TL;DR: Day-neutral strawberry production in the southern Appalachians observed peak periods of heavy production in midsummer and more research is needed to identify cultural strategies with plastic mulches, plant types, and possibly rowcovers to increase fall fruit volumes. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Impact of wide hybridization on highbush blueberry breeding

Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 133(3), 427–437.

By: P. Brevis, N. Bassil, J. Ballington & J. Hancock

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Antioxidant activity of Vaccinium stamineum: Exhibition of anticancer capability in human lung and leukemia cells

PLANTA MEDICA, 73(5), 451–460.

By: S. Wang*, R. Feng*, L. Bowman*, Y. Lu *, J. Ballington n & M. Ding *

author keywords: deerberry fruit; antioxidant activity; anticancer properties; mitogen-activated protein kinase; Ericaceae; Vaccinium stamineum L
MeSH headings : Animals; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / isolation & purification; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology; Antioxidants / chemistry; Antioxidants / isolation & purification; Antioxidants / pharmacology; Apoptosis / drug effects; Cell Line, Tumor; Cell Proliferation / drug effects; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Enzyme Activation / drug effects; Enzyme Activation / radiation effects; Flavonoids / chemistry; Flavonoids / isolation & purification; Fruit / chemistry; Humans; Leukemia / enzymology; Leukemia / metabolism; Lung Neoplasms / enzymology; Lung Neoplasms / metabolism; Mice; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / antagonists & inhibitors; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases / metabolism; NF-kappa B / antagonists & inhibitors; Phosphorylation / drug effects; Phosphorylation / radiation effects; Plant Extracts / chemistry; Plant Extracts / isolation & purification; Plant Extracts / pharmacology; Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism; Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate / pharmacology; Transcription Factor AP-1 / antagonists & inhibitors; Ultraviolet Rays; Vaccinium / chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Free radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant enzyme activity in deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum L.)

Lebensmittel-Wissenchaft + Technologie = Food Science + Technology, 40(8), 1352–1361.

By: S. Wang & J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 patent

Strawberry plant named 'Bish'

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

By: J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

Resveratrol, pterostilbene, and piceatannol in Vaccinium berries

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 52(15), 4713–4719.

By: A. Rimando*, W. Kalt*, J. Magee*, J. Dewey* & . Ballington*

author keywords: Vaccinium; blueberry; cranberry; deerberry; lingonberry; resveratrol; pterostilbene; piceatannol
MeSH headings : Antioxidants / analysis; Fruit / chemistry; Phenols / analysis; Resveratrol; Species Specificity; Stilbenes / analysis; Vaccinium / chemistry
TL;DR: These naturally occurring stilbenes, known to be strong antioxidants and to have cancer chemopreventive activities, will add to the purported health benefits derived from the consumption of these small fruits. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

DOUBLE CROPPING OF STRAWBERRIES IN AN ANNUAL SYSTEM USING CONDITIONED PLUG PLANTS AND HIGH TUNNELS

Acta Horticulturae, (614), 547–552.

By: G. Fernandez*  & J. Ballington*

author keywords: Fragaria x ananassa; off-season production; protected cultivation; season extension; unheated plastic tunnels
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

Polyploidy and sexual polyploidization in the genus Vaccinium

EUPHYTICA, 133(1), 27–36.

By: P. Lyrene*, N. Vorsa * & . Ballington*

author keywords: autopolyploidy; amphidiploidy; blueberry; hybridization; plant breeding; triploid block; unreduced gametes; 2n gametes
TL;DR: Genus Vaccinium, consisting of blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries and many related wild species, includes diploid, tetraploids, and hexaploid species, and most evidence indicates that the tetraPloid species are autotetraploid with non-preferential bivalent chromosome pairing. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Breeding strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) for resistance to anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum acutatum

Proceedings of the Fourth International Strawberry Symposium.

By: J. Ballington, J. Shuman, S. Hokanson, B. Smith & G. Gimenez

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Inheritance of resistance to Colletotrichum acutatum Simmonds on runners of garden strawberry and its backcrosses

HortScience, 37(4), 686–690.

By: G. Gimenez & J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Collection, utilization, and preservation of genetic resources in Vaccinium

HortScience, 36(2), 213–220.

By: J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 journal article

Pelican strawberry

HortScience, 33(6), 1082–1084.

By: B. Smith, C. Gupton, G. Galletta, J. Maas, J. Enns, J. Ballington, R. Constantin, T. Divittorio, D. Himelrick

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

The North Carolina State University blueberry breeding program -- toward V. x covilleanum?

Acta Horticulturae, (446), 243.

By: J. Ballington, S. Rooks, W. Cline, J. Meyer & R. Milholland

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 journal article

NC 194 primocane-fruiting thorny erect tetraploid blackberry germplasm

Fruit Varieties Journal, 49(2), 101.

By: J. Ballington & J. Moore

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 journal article

The deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum L. Vaccinium section Polycodium (Raf.) Sleumer): A potential new small fruit crop

Journal of Small Fruit & Viticulture, 3(2), 21.

By: J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1993 journal article

Breeding blueberries for pest resistance in North Carolina

Acta Horticulturae, (346), 87.

By: J. Ballington, S. Rooks, R. Milholland, W. Cline & J. Meyers

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1993 journal article

Rubus and vacciniaceous germplasm resources in the Andes of Ecuador

Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, (93), 9.

By: J. Ballington, J. Luteyn, M. Thompson, K. Romoleroux & R. Castillo

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1993 journal article

Screening strawberries for resistance to Colletotrichum acutatum in North Carolina

Acta Horticulturae, (348), 442.

By: J. Ballington & R. Milholland

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1990 journal article

'Blue Ridge' and 'Cape Fear' southern highbush blueberries

HortScience, 25(12), 1668.

By: J. Ballington, C. Mainland, S. Rooks, A. Draper & G. Galletta

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1990 journal article

'O'Neal' southern highbush blueberry

HortScience, 25(6), 711.

By: J. Ballington, C. Mainland, S. Duke, A. Draper & G. Galletta

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1990 journal article

Germplasm resources available to meet future needs for blueberry cultivar improvement

Fruit Varieties Journal, 44(2), 54.

By: J. Ballington

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1976 journal article

Gibberellin effects on rabbiteye blueberry seed germination

HortScience, 11(4), 410.

By: J. Ballington, G. Galletta & D. Pharr

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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