Kenneth Pecota

Allan, M. C., Johanningsmeier, S. D., Nakitto, M., Guambe, O., Abugu, M., V. Pecota, K., & Yencho, G. C. (2024). Baked sweetpotato textures and sweetness: An investigation into relationships between physicochemical and cooked attributes. FOOD CHEMISTRY-X, 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101072

Amankwaah, V. A., Williamson, S., Reynolds, R., Ibrahem, R., Pecota, K. V., Zhang, X., … Yencho, G. C. (2023, July 12). Development of NIRS calibration curves for sugars in baked sweetpotato. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, Vol. 7. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12800

Chintha, P., Sarkar, D., Pecota, K., Dogramaci, M., Hatterman-Valenti, H., & Shetty, K. (2023, July 8). Phenolic bioactive-linked antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, and antihypertensive properties of sweet potato cultivars with different flesh color. HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, Vol. 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-023-00515-0

Duque, L. O., Sanchez, E., Pecota, K., & Yencho, C. (2022). A Win-Win Situation: Performance and Adaptability of Petite Sweetpotato Production in a Temperate Region. HORTICULTURAE, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8020172

Haque, S., Lobaton, E., Nelson, N., Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Mierop, R., … Williams, C. M. (2021). Computer vision approach to characterize size and shape phenotypes of horticultural crops using high-throughput imagery. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 182, 106011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2021.106011

Oloka, B. M., da Silva Pereira, G., Amankwaah, V. A., Mollinari, M., Pecota, K. V., Yada, B., … Yencho, G. C. (2021). Discovery of a major QTL for root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) resistance in cultivated sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 134(7), 1945–1955. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-021-03797-z

Chintha, P., Sarkar, D., Pecota, K., Dogramaci, M., & Shetty, K. (2021). Improving Phenolic Bioactive-Linked Functional Qualities of Sweet Potatoes Using Beneficial Lactic Acid Bacteria-Based Biotransformation Strategy. HORTICULTURAE, 7(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7100367

Schwarz, T. R., Li, C., Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Heim, C. R., & Davis, E. L. (2021). Screening Sweetpotato Genotypes for Resistance to a North Carolina Isolate of Meloidogyne enterolobii. PLANT DISEASE, 105(4), 1101–1107. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0389-RE

Parada-Rojas, C. H., Pecota, K., Almeyda, C., Yencho, G. C., & Quesada-Ocampo, L. M. (2021). Sweetpotato Root Development Influences Susceptibility to Black Rot Caused by the Fungal Pathogen <i>Ceratocystis fimbriata. Phytopathology®, 111(9), 1660–1669. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-20-0541-R

Sato, A., Truong, V.-D., Johanningsmeier, S. D., Reynolds, R., Pecota, K. V., & Yencho, G. C. (2017). Chemical Constituents of Sweetpotato Genotypes in Relation to Textural Characteristics of Processed French Fries. Journal of Food Science, 83(1), 60–73. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.13978

Schultheis, J. R., George, N. A., Pecota, K. V., Thompson, W. B., & Yencho, G. C. (2016). Potential yields of industrial sweetpotatoes using cut seed pieces planted at various dates. Acta Horticulturae, 1118(1118), 79–88. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2016.1118.12

Todd, S. M., Truong, V. D., Pecota, K. V., & Yencho, G. C. (2015). Combining ability of sweetpotato germplasm for yield, dry matter content, and anthocyanin production. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 140(3), 272–279. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS.140.3.272

George, N. A., Pecota, K. V., & Yencho, G. C. (2015). The carbohydrate yield of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) grown from slips and root pieces in North Carolina. HortScience, 50(11), 1610–1617.

George, N. A., Shankle, M., Main, J., Pecota, K. V., Arellano, C., & Yencho, G. C. (2014). Sweetpotato grown from root pieces displays a significant genotype x environment interaction and yield instability. HortScience, 49(8), 984–990.

Truong, V. D., Hu, Z., Thompson, R. L., Yencho, G. C., & Pecota, K. V. (2012). Pressurized liquid extraction and quantification of anthocyanins in purple-fleshed sweet potato genotypes. JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS, 26(1-2), 96–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2012.03.006

Cervantes-Flores, J. C., Sosinski, B., Pecota, K. V., Mwanga, R. O. M., Catignani, G. L., Truong, V. D., … Yencho, G. C. (2011). Identification of quantitative trait loci for dry-matter, starch, and beta-carotene content in sweetpotato. MOLECULAR BREEDING, 28(2), 201–216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-010-9474-5

George, N. A., Pecota, K. V., Bowen, B. D., Schultheis, J. K., & Yencho, G. C. (2011). [Review of Root Piece Planting in Sweetpotato-A Synthesis of Previous Research and Directions for the Future]. HORTTECHNOLOGY, 21(6), 703–711. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech.21.6.703

Truong, V.-D., Deighton, N., Thompson, R. T., McFeeters, R. F., Dean, L. O., Pecota, K. V., & Yencho, G. C. (2009). Characterization of Anthocyanins and Anthocyanidins in Purple-Fleshed Sweetpotatoes by HPLC-DAD/ESI-MS/MS. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 58(1), 404–410. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf902799a

Santa-Maria, M., Pecota, K. V., Yencho, C. G., Allen, G., & Sosinski, B. (2009). Rapid shoot regeneration in industrial 'high starch' sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) genotypes. PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE, 97(1), 109–117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-009-9504-3

Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Schultheis, J. R., VanEsbroeck, Z.-P., Holmes, G. J., Little, B. E., … Truong, V.-D. (2008, October). 'Covington' sweetpotato. HORTSCIENCE, Vol. 43, pp. 1911–1914. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.43.6.1911

Cervantes-Flores, J. C., Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Sosinski, B., & Mwanga, R. O. M. (2008). Detection of quantitative trait loci and inheritance of root-knot nematode resistance in sweetpotato. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 133(6), 844–851.

Cervantes-Flores, J. C., Yencho, G. C., Kriegner, A., Pecota, K. V., Faulk, M. A., Mwanga, R. O. M., & Sosinski, B. R. (2008). Development of a genetic linkage map and identification of homologous linkage groups in sweetpotato using multiple-dose AFLP markers. MOLECULAR BREEDING, 21(4), 511–532. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-007-9150-6

Yencho, G., & Pecota, K. (2008). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Yencho, G., & Pecota, K. (2008). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Green Yellow'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K., & Hancock, C. N. (2008). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K., & Hancock, C. N. (2008). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Purple'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Yencho, G. C., & Pecota, K. (2008). Sweetpotato plant named 'Covington'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Teow, C. C., Truong, V.-D., McFeeters, R. F., Thompson, R. L., Pecota, K. V., & Yencho, G. C. (2007). Antioxidant activities, phenolic and beta-carotene contents of sweet potato genotypes with varying flesh colours. FOOD CHEMISTRY, 103(3), 829–838. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2006.09.033

Pecota, K., Yencho, G. C., & Hancock, C. N., Jr. (2007). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Red'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Yencho, G. C., & Pecota, K. (2006). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Red'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Pecota, K., Yencho, G., & Pierce, C. (2004). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Light Green'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Pecota, K., Yencho, G. C., & Pierce, C. (2004). Ornamental sweetpotato plant named 'Sweet Caroline Purple'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Bryan, A. D., Pesic-Vanesbroeck, Z., Schultheis, J. R., Pecota, K. V., Swallow, W. H., & Yencho, G. C. (2003). Cultivar decline in sweetpotato: I. Impact of micropropagation on yield, storage root quality, and virus incidence in 'Beauregard'. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 128(6), 846–855.

Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Schultheis, J. R., & Sosinski, B. R. (2002). Grower-participatory sweetpotato breeding efforts in North Carolina. Proceedings of the first international conference on sweetpotato food and health: Lima, Peru 26-29 July, 2001, 583(583), 69–76. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2002.583.6

Collins, W. W., Pecota, K. V., & Yencho, G. C. (1999). Carolina Ruby sweetpotato. HortScience, 34(1), 155–156.