Bill Cline

Works (22)

Updated: June 24th, 2025 21:05

2025 article

An emerging fungal disease is spreading across the globe and affecting the blueberry industry

Bradshaw, M., Ivors, K., Broome, J. C., Carbone, I., Braun, U., Yang, S., … Pfister, D. H. (2025, January 8). New Phytologist, Vol. 1.

By: M. Bradshaw n , K. Ivors *, J. Broome*, I. Carbone n , U. Braun *, S. Yang*, E. Meng *, B. Warres* ...

author keywords: blueberries; co-evolution; emerging pathogens; fungi; powdery mildew
MeSH headings : Blueberry Plants / microbiology; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Phylogeny; Ascomycota / physiology; Ascomycota / pathogenicity; Ascomycota / genetics; Haplotypes / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2025

2025 article

First Report of Bacterial Wilt on Southern Highbush Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum), Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, in North Carolina

Gómez, A. M., Joglekar, P., Cline, B., & Huerta, A. I. (2025, March 4). Plant Disease, Vol. 5.

By: A. Gómez  n, P. Joglekar n, B. Cline n & A. Huerta n 

author keywords: bacterial wilt; Ralstonia solanacearum; southern highbush blueberry; Vaccinium corymbosum
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 27, 2025

2020 article

Potential for the Pathogenicity of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Blueberries in Georgia and North Carolina

Severns, P. M., Jagdale, G. B., Holladay, T., Brannen, P. M., Noe, J. P., & Cline, W. O. (2020, January 1). Plant Health Progress.

By: P. Severns *, G. Jagdale *, T. Holladay*, P. Brannen *, J. Noe* & W. Cline n

author keywords: nematology; small fruits; ring nematodes; awl nematodes; sheath nematodes; indicator species analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Nematode management and characterization studies; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Disease Management Techniques
TL;DR: Nematode survey data from NC and GA is reanalyzed using multivariate analyses that integrate both patterns of occurrence and patterns in relative abundance to suggest that PPNs are unlikely to be a threat to NC blueberry production, but if blueberry replant disease emerges in NC, then ring, awl, and sheath nematodes should be considered as potential causal agents. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 30, 2020

2019 article

Occurrence and Distribution of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes on Muscadine Grapes in Georgia and North Carolina

Jagdale, G. B., Severns, P. M., Brannen, P. M., & Cline, W. O. (2019, January 1). Plant Health Progress.

By: G. Jagdale *, P. Severns *, P. Brannen * & W. Cline n

author keywords: nematology; small fruits; Helicotylenchus; Mesocriconema; Xiphinema
topics (OpenAlex): Nematode management and characterization studies; Plant and animal studies; Horticultural and Viticultural Research
TL;DR: Multivariate tests for group membership indicated that several genera were statistically associated with either NC or GA muscadines, and the PPN communities distinctly differed between states, but it is not known whether these nematode species are negatively impacting mature grapes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 30, 2020

2018 journal article

Blueberry producers' attitudes toward harvest mechanization for fresh market

HortTechnology, 28(1), 10–16.

By: R. Gallardo, E. Stafne, L. DeVetter, Q. Zhang, C. Li, F. Takeda, J. Williamson, W. Yang ...

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

2016 article

A Computational Study of Thin Film Dynamics on Micro-Structured Surfaces

Lin, L., Dinh, N. T., Sampath, R., & Akinci, N. (2016, July 10). ASME 2016 Heat Transfer Summer Conference, HT 2016, Collocated with the ASME 2016 Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting and the ASME 2016 14th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, Vol. 2.

By: L. Lin  n, N. Dinh n , R. Sampath & N. Akinci

Contributors: L. Lin  n, R. Sampath, N. Dinh n  & N. Akinci

topics (OpenAlex): Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions; Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Elevated Genetic Diversity in the Emerging Blueberry Pathogen Exobasidium maculosum

Stewart, J. E., Brooks, K., Brannen, P. M., Cline, W. O., & Brewer, M. T. (2015, July 24). PLoS ONE.

By: J. Stewart *, K. Brooks*, P. Brannen *, W. Cline n & M. Brewer *

MeSH headings : Basidiomycota / genetics; Basidiomycota / isolation & purification; Blueberry Plants / classification; Blueberry Plants / microbiology; DNA, Fungal / analysis; Fruit / genetics; Fruit / microbiology; Genetic Variation; Molecular Sequence Data; Multilocus Sequence Typing / methods; Mycological Typing Techniques / methods; Organ Specificity; Phylogeny; Plant Diseases / genetics; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Plant Leaves / genetics; Plant Leaves / microbiology; Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
TL;DR: The results suggest that the emergence of Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot is not due to a recent introduction or host shift, or the recent evolution of aggressive genotypes of E. maculosum, but more likely as a result of an increasing host population or an environmental change. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Exobasidium maculosum, a new species causing leaf and fruit spots on blueberry in the southeastern USA and its relationship with other Exobasidium spp. parasitic to blueberry and cranberry

Brewer, M. T., Turner, A. N., Brannen, P. M., Cline, W. O., & Richardson, E. A. (2014, May 1). Mycologia.

By: M. Brewer *, A. Turner *, P. Brannen *, W. Cline n & E. Richardson *

author keywords: Basidiomycota; Ericaceae; Exobasidiomycetes; plant pathogen; SEM
MeSH headings : Basidiomycota / classification; Basidiomycota / isolation & purification; Basidiomycota / physiology; Blueberry Plants / microbiology; Fruit / microbiology; Molecular Sequence Data; Phylogeny; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Plant Leaves / microbiology; Southeastern United States; Vaccinium macrocarpon / microbiology
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
TL;DR: Results indicated that the emerging parasite in the southeastern USA differs morphologically and phylogenetically from other described species and is described herein as Exobasidium maculosum. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

NEW AND EMERGING DISEASES OF BLUEBERRY

Cline, W. O. (2014, January 1). Acta Horticulturae.

By: W. Cline

topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research; Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens; Plant Disease Management Techniques
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 article

Genetic characterization of Blueberry necrotic ring blotch virus, a novel RNA virus with unique genetic features

Quito-Avila, D. F., Brannen, P. M., Cline, W. O., Harmon, P. F., & Martin, R. R. (2013, March 14). Journal of General Virology.

By: D. Quito-Avila *, P. Brannen*, W. Cline n, P. Harmon * & R. Martin *

MeSH headings : Base Sequence; Blueberry Plants / virology; Genome, Viral; Molecular Sequence Data; Phylogeny; Plant Diseases / virology; RNA Viruses / classification; RNA Viruses / genetics; RNA Viruses / isolation & purification
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Virus Research Studies; Plant and Fungal Interactions Research; Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
TL;DR: Sequencing revealed the presence of a novel RNA virus with a ~14 kb genome divided into four RNA segments that possesses protein domains conserved across RNA viruses in the alpha-virus-like supergroup, and a new genus is proposed for the classification of BNRBV. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Incidence and pathogenicity of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) replant disease in Georgia and North Carolina

Journal of Nematology, 45(2), 92–98.

By: G. Jagdale, T. Holladay, P. Brannen, W. Cline, P. Agudelo, A. Nyczepir, J. Noe

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

2013 article

Mechanized Harvest of Southern Highbush Blueberries for the Fresh Market: An Introduction and Overview of the Workshop Proceedings

Williamson, J. G., & Cline, W. O. (2013, August 1). HortTechnology.

By: J. Williamson* & W. Cline n

author keywords: Vaccinium; rabbiteye; mechanical harvesting; fruit quality; postharvest storage; fruit firmness
topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Fungal Pathogens Associated with Blueberry Propagation Beds in North Carolina

Cline, B. (2004, July 1). Small Fruits Review.

By: B. Cline n

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
TL;DR: Methyl bromide fumigation was successfully used to sanitize infested media and cause death of blueberry cuttings in commercial rooting beds due to abiotic and biotic causes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 article

BLUEBERRY BUD SET AND YIELD FOLLOWING THE USE OF FUNGICIDES FOR LEAF SPOT CONTROL IN NORTH CAROLINA

Cline, W. O. (2002, April 1). Acta Horticulturae.

By: W. Cline

Ed(s):

author keywords: Vaccinium corymbosum; Septoria albopunctata; Gloeosporium minus; Indar; fenbuconazole; defoliation
topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
TL;DR: Of the fungicides tested, only Indar (fenbuconazole) significantly reduced defoliation and increased yields the following year and the use of a surfactant did not significantly improve the performance of Indar. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 article

DIAGNOSIS AND DESCRIPTION OF WIDESPREAD SURFACTANT INJURY ON BLUEBERRIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

Cline, W. O., & Oudemans, P. V. (2002, April 1). Acta Horticulturae.

By: W. Cline & P. Oudemans

Ed(s):

author keywords: phytotoxicity; Vaccinium corymbosum; adjuvant; abiotic; mummy berry
topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research
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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

1997 article

POSTHARVEST INFECTION OF BLUEBERRIES DURING HANDLING

Cline, W. O. (1997, August 1). Acta Horticulturae.

By: W. Cline

author keywords: Colletotrichum; Alternaria; Vaccinium; highbush; rabbiteye
topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Plant Virus Research Studies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 article

PREDICITING BLUEBERRY STEM BLIGHT IN NEW PLANTINGS

Cline, W. O. (1997, August 1). Acta Horticulturae.

By: W. Cline

author keywords: Botryosphaeria dothidea; Vaccinium; highbush; rabbiteye
topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Horticultural and Viticultural Research
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 article

Diseases of Blueberry Fruit at Harvest in North Carolina

Cline, W. O., & Milholland, R. D. (1996, April 17). Journal of Small Fruit & Viticulture.

By: W. Cline n & R. Milholland n

topics (OpenAlex): Berry genetics and cultivation research; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
TL;DR: A previously unreported disorder in the cultivar Cape Fear resulted in soft, unmarketable fruit, and significant differences in disease levels occurred among cultivars and locations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 article

Infection of Cold-Injured Blueberry Stems byBotryosphaeria dothidea

Clinc, W. O. (1996, April 17). Journal of Small Fruit & Viticulture.

By: W. Clinc n

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Plant Pathogens and Resistance
TL;DR: A blueberry field in Bladen County, NC was examined biweekly or monthly for the first 3 yr to determine conditions associated with high plant mortality in young bushes and widespread infection by B. dothidea following cold injury could account for past observations of field epidemics 1 -2 yr after planting. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1996 article

Postharvest Infection of Highbush Blueberries following Contact with Infested Surfaces

Cline, W. O. (1996, October 1). HortScience.

By: W. Cline n

author keywords: Vaccinium; quality; sanitation; decay; Colletotrichum; Alternaria
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management; Berry genetics and cultivation research
TL;DR: Wet stem scars, infestation of handling surfaces, and addition of moisture were all responsible for increasing postharvest rots ; however, most of the significant increases in rots occurred with a combination of two or more of these factors. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1994 article

Infection of Cold-Injured Blueberry Stems byBolryosphaeria dothidea.

Cline, W. O. (1994, January 1). Plant Disease.

By: W. Cline

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1992 article

Root Dip Treatments for Controlling Blueberry Stem Blight Caused byBotryosphaeria dothideain Container-Grown Nursery Plants

Cline, W. O. (1992, January 1). Plant Disease.

By: W. Cline

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Ecology and Conservation Studies; Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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