Massimo Iorizzo
Plant genetics
Works (231)
2026 conference paper
Advancing Genetic and Genomic Resources for Carrot Improvement
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2026 conference paper
Advancing genomics for carrot anthocyanins, phenolics and antioxidant capacity
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2026 conference paper
Current Progress on Existing Genotyping Platforms in Blueberry and Their Applications
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2026 conference paper
Current Progress on Existing Genotyping Platforms in Blueberry and Their Applications
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2026 article
Distinct metabolic signatures of ploidy and cold storage in blueberry fruit revealed by integrative metabolomics and machine learning
Mengist, M. F., Abraha-Eyob, Z., & Iorizzo, M. (2026, February 1). Food Chemistry X, Vol. 2.
open access via doi.org (publisher)2026 article
Fruit Composition Diversity among the North Carolina Strawberry Core Germplasm Collection
Haynes, B., Fernandez, G., Iorizzo, M., Ma, G., Ashrafi, H., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2026, February 12). HortScience, Vol. 2.
2026 conference paper
Functional Characterization of a 481 bp Insertion in the DcMYB11 Promoter Regulating Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Carrot
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 9-14, 2026
2026 article
Genome Database for Vaccinium: a knowledgebase for genetics, genomics, and breeding research
Humann, J. L., Jung, S., Cheng, C.-H., Lee, T., Buble, K., Zheng, P., … Main, D. (2026, February 2). (T. Berardini, Ed.). Genetics.
Ed(s): T. Berardini
2026 conference paper
Genome-wide association analysis reveals key loci controlling anthocyanin and phenolic acid biosynthesis in purple carrot (Daucus carota L.)
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 9-14, 2026
2026 conference paper
Identification of Candidate Genes Controlling the Vernalization Requirement in Carrot
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2026 conference paper
Large scale genome-wide association study in blueberry uncover the genetic mechanisms controlling sugars and organic acids
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 9-14, 2026
2026 conference paper
Large scale genome-wide association study in blueberry uncover the genetic mechanisms controlling sugars and organic acids
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2026 conference paper
Mapping the Genetic Architecture of Fruit Texture Reveals Cell Wall Remodeling Genes in American Cranberry
XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXIII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
2025 journal article
A high‐recovery, high‐density targeted genotyping platform for cranberry
The Plant Genome, 19(1).
2025 article
A public mid‐density genotyping platform for cultivated cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton)
Chen, S., Lin, M., Taniguti, C. H., Tang, X., Torre, F., Sideli, G. M., … Sheehan, M. J. (2025, October 8). The Plant Genome, Vol. 18.
2025 article
Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of (poly)phenols following consumption of selected blueberries and a blueberry-rich protein bar by adult males and females: a randomized, crossover, controlled trial
Santana, M. C., Rathore, A. S., Chandra, P., Everhart, J. L., Schulz, H., Granillo, C. D., … Kay, C. D. (2025, February 1). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 121, pp. 779–794.
2025 magazine article
Blueberry Phenotyping, Genetics, DNA Markers, and Fruit Quality
Iorizzo, M. (2025, July). VacCAP Newsletter, (12). https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Objectives%202%2B3%20Blueberry%20Newsletter.pdf
2025 journal article
Blueberry bruise detection relative to fruit firmness
Acta Horticulturae, 11(1440), 23–28.
2025 journal article
Blueberry texture and total polysaccharide composition of ten southern highbush cultivars
Acta Horticulturae, 11(1440), 349–356.
2025 journal article
Characterization of anthocyanins, phenolics, and flavonoids in a global carrot collection through application of chemometrics and FT-NIR spectroscopy
Food Chemistry: X, 29, 102807.
Contributors: R. Seth* , R. Seth & R. Seth
2025 conference paper
Closing the gap between blueberry polyphenol genetics and bioaccessibility
Berry Health Benefits Symposium. Presented at the Berry Health Benefits Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Event: Berry Health Benefits Symposium at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on October 7-9, 2025
2025 conference paper
Closing the gap between blueberry polyphenol genetics and bioaccessibility
Berry Health Benefits Symposium. Presented at the Berry Health Benefits Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Event: Berry Health Benefits Symposium at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on October 7-9, 2025
2025 conference paper
Closing the gap between fruits and vegetables breeding/genetics and quality
Pairwaise. Presented at the Pairwaise, Durham, NC, USA.
Event: Pairwaise at Durham, NC, USA on April 8, 2024
2025 conference paper
Closing the gap between fruits and vegetables breeding/genetics and their nutritional value
Future perspective in plant breeding and genetics discussion panel. Presented at the Future perspective in plant breeding and genetics discussion panel, Vienna, Austria.
Event: Future perspective in plant breeding and genetics discussion panel at Vienna, Austria on March 17-18, 2025
2025 article
Combining genome‐wide association and genomic prediction to unravel the genetic architecture of carotenoid accumulation in carrot
Rolling, W. R., Ellison, S., Coe, K., Iorizzo, M., Dawson, J., Senalik, D., & Simon, P. W. (2025, January 30). The Plant Genome, Vol. 18.
2025 article
Comprehensive review of sweetpotato flavor compounds: Opportunities for developing consumer‐preferred varieties
Abugu, M., Allan, M., Johanningsmeier, S., Iorizzo, M., & Yencho, G. C. (2025, April 24). Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Vol. 24.
2025 article
Correction: BerryPortraits: phenotyping of ripening traits in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) With YOLOv8
Loarca, J., Wiesner-Hanks, T., Lopez-Moreno, H., Maule, A. F., Liou, M., Torres-Meraz, M. A., … Zalapa, J. (2025, January 7). Plant Methods, Vol. 21.
2025 article
Correction: Inhibition of pro-atherogenic trimethylamine production from choline by human gut bacteria is not determined by varying chlorogenic acid content in highbush blueberries
McAmis, A. M., Sweet, M. G., Chadwick-Corbin, S., Ratliff, J. G., Mengist, M. F., Bassil, N. V., … Neilson, A. P. (2025, December 8). Food & Function.
2025 article
Correction: Unraveling the genetic architecture of blueberry fruit quality traits: major loci control organic acid content while more complex genetic mechanisms control texture and sugar content
Oh, H., Mengist, M. F., Ma, G., Giongo, L., Pottorff, M., Spencer, J. A., … Iorizzo, M. (2025, February 15). BMC Plant Biology, Vol. 25.
2025 magazine article
Cranberry Phenotyping, Genetics, DNA Markers and Breeding
Iorizzo, M. (2025, August). VacCAP Newsletter, (13). https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Objectives%202%2B3%20Newsletter%20Cranberry.pdf
2025 journal article
Deciphering the genetic basis of chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and vegetation indices under heat stress in blueberry
BMC Plant Biology, 25(1).
2025 journal article
Generation and characterization of novel transcriptome-derived SSR markers for genetic applications in blueberry
Scientific Reports, 15(1).
2025 journal article
Genome Database for Vaccinium : a community resource for genetics, genomics, and breeding research
Acta Horticulturae, 11(1440), 71–78.
2025 article
High throughput assessment of blueberry fruit internal bruising using deep learning models
Tan, C., Li, C., Perkins-Veazie, P., Oh, H., Xu, R., & Iorizzo, M. (2025, May 21). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 16.
2025 article
Identification and functional characterization of BAHD acyltransferases associated with anthocyanin acylation in blueberry
Mengist, M. F., Abid, M. A., Grace, M. H., Seth, R., Bassil, N., Kay, C. D., … Iorizzo, M. (2025, February 10). Horticulture Research, Vol. 2.
Contributors: R. Seth n
2025 conference paper
Inhibition of Trimethylamine Production In Vitro Does Not Differ in Blueberries with Varying Chlorogenic Acid Content
Berry Health Benefits Symposium. Poster presented at the Berry Health Benefits Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Event: Berry Health Benefits Symposium at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on October 7-9, 2025
2025 article
Inhibition of pro-atherogenic trimethylamine production from choline by human gut bacteria is not determined by varying chlorogenic acid content in highbush blueberries
McAmis, A. M., Sweet, M. G., Chadwick-Corbin, S., Ratliff, J. G., Mengist, M. F., Bassil, N. V., … Neilson, A. P. (2025, January 1). Food & Function, Vol. 9.
2025 article
Inhibition of pro-atherogenic trimethylamine production from choline by human gut bacteria is not determined by varying chlorogenic acid content in highbush blueberries
McAmis, A. M., Sweet, M. G., Chadwick-Corbin, S., Ratliff, J. G., Mengist, M. F., Bassil, N. V., … Neilson, A. P. (2025, June 21). (Vol. 6). Vol. 6.
2025 conference paper
Leveraging NIR Spectroscopy to Enhance Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acid Phenotyping in Purple Carrots
XXXII Plant & Animal Genome. Poster presented at the XXXII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 10-15, 2025
2025 conference paper
Molecular Characterization of DcMYB11 Promoter in Regulating Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Carrots
XXXII Plant & Animal Genome. Poster presented at the XXXII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 10-15, 2025
2025 journal article
Postharvest fruit chemistry changes in 61 blueberry cultivars after six weeks of cold storage
Acta Horticulturae, 11(1440), 341–348.
2025 conference paper
Relationship between Carotenoid Contents and Sensory Attributes that drive the Flavor of Cooked Sweetpotato
Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium. Presented at the Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Event: Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on August 17-21, 2025
2025 report
Small Fruit and Viticulture
(Project Report No. NCCC-212).
2025 journal article
Unraveling the genetic architecture of blueberry fruit quality traits: major loci control organic acid content while more complex genetic mechanisms control texture and sugar content
BMC Plant Biology, 25(1).
2025 report
VacCAP Project accomplishment report
https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Final%20Year%20Report.pdf
2025 journal article
VacCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced breeding tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry
Acta Horticulturae, 11(1440), 1–14.
2025 conference paper
VacCAP: a community-based project to develop advanced DNA and phenotyping breeding tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference. Presented at the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA.
Event: Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference at Savannah, GA on January 9-11, 2025
2025 conference paper
Vaccinium CAP: Expanding Capacity to Advance Blueberry and Cranberry Breeding for Quality Traits
XXXII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 10-15, 2025
2025 conference paper
Volatile Compounds that Drive the Flavor of Cooked Sweetpotato
Food Chemistry Conference. Presented at the Food Chemistry Conference, Glasglow, Scotland, UK.
Event: Food Chemistry Conference at Glasglow, Scotland, UK on October 14-16, 2025
2024 journal article
A Blueberry (Vaccinium L.) Crop Ontology to Enable Standardized Phenotyping for Blueberry Breeding and Research
HortScience, 59(10), 1433–1442.
2024 article
A public mid-density genotyping platform for cultivated blueberry (Vaccinium spp.)
Zhao, D., Sapkota, M., Glaubitz, J., Bassil, N., Mengist, M., Iorizzo, M., … Sheehan, M. (2024, April 11). Genetic Resources.
2024 conference paper
Anthocyanin-producing carrots from local biodiversity of Apulia, Italy
41st International Carrot Conference. Poster presented at the 41st International Carrot Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 41st International Carrot Conference at Raleigh, NC, USA on July 8-10, 2024
2024 report
Assessing Post-Storage texture and appearance characteristics in blueberry: lesson learned and application in blueberry breeding
[Webinar]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGTB3uuCB1Q&t=5s
2024 journal article
Assessing predictability of post-storage texture and appearance characteristics in blueberry at breeding population level
Postharvest Biology and Technology, 214, 112964.
2024 article
BerryPortraits: Phenotyping Of Ripening Traits in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) with YOLOv8
Loarca, J., Wiesner-Hanks, T., Lopez-Moreno, H., Maule, A. F., Liou, M., Torres-Meraz, M. A., … Zalapa, J. (2024, November 13). Plant Methods, Vol. 20.
2024 conference paper
Carrot anthocyanin genetics: recent advances and future prospectives
41st International Carrot Conference. Presented at the 41st International Carrot Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 41st International Carrot Conference at Raleigh, NC, USA on July 8-10, 2024
2024 newspaper article
Consumer Preference and Behavior
Iorizzo, M. (2024, December). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Objectives%20Newsletter%20Obj%204%20.pdf
2024 article
Correction: Gut-derived wild blueberry phenolic acid metabolites modulate extrinsic cutaneous damage
Ivarsson, J., Bennett, A., Ferrara, F., Strauch, R., Vallese, A., Iorizzo, M., … Valacchi, G. (2024, January 1). Food & Function, Vol. 10.
2024 conference paper
Developing a New Crop Onthology for blueberry
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 conference paper
Development of a NIR Spectroscopy Method to Characterize Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acids Content in Carrots
41st International Carrot Conference. Poster presented at the 41st International Carrot Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 41st International Carrot Conference at Raleigh, NC, USA on July 8-10, 2024
2024 journal article
Development of a targeted genotyping platform for reproducible results within tetraploid and hexaploid blueberry
Frontiers in Horticulture, 2.
2024 conference paper
Dissecting the genetic basis of anthocaynin and phenolic variability in carrots using a GWAS approach
Plant Genomics and Biocontrol Congress. Poster presented at the Plant Genomics and Biocontrol Congress, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: Plant Genomics and Biocontrol Congress at Raleigh, NC, USA on October 21-22, 2024
2024 article
Editorial: Epigenetic and gene regulation underlying crosstalk in plant development and stress responses
Seth, R., Iorizzo, M., Maritim, T. K., & Sharma, R. K. (2024, July 18). Frontiers in Genetics, Vol. 15.
2024 journal article
Effects of the added sugar labeling on consumers' willingness to pay: The case of cranberry products under different nutrition‐related information treatments
Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, 3(2), 424–444.
2024 conference paper
Exploring fruit/vegetable nutrigenomic properties as new target traits to improve phytochemicals and nutrients uptake/health outcomes
7th Biennial NC State Plant Breeding Symposium. Presented at the 7th Biennial NC State Plant Breeding Symposium, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 7th Biennial NC State Plant Breeding Symposium at Raleigh, NC, USA on February 1, 2024
2024 conference paper
Functional characterization of DcMYB11, an R2R3 MYB associated with the purple pigmentation of carrot petiole
41st International Carrot Conference. Presented at the 41st International Carrot Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 41st International Carrot Conference at Raleigh, NC, USA on July 8-10, 2024
2024 conference paper
Functional characterization of DcMYB11, an R2R3 MYB associated with the purple pigmentation of carrot petiole
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 conference paper
Functional characterization of DcMYB11, an R2R3 MYB associated with the purple pigmentation of carrot petiole
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 conference paper
Genetics, genomics, germplasm improvement to advance breeding for specialty crops
VALUZIONE DEL MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO VEGETALE: DALI INCROCI INTRA ED INTER-SPECIFICI ALLE MODIFICAZIONI DIRETTA DEI GENOMI. Presented at the VALUZIONE DEL MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO VEGETALE: DALI INCROCI INTRA ED INTER-SPECIFICI ALLE MODIFICAZIONI DIRETTA DEI GENOMI’. Oganized by the Accademy of Science (Italy, Rome.
Event: VALUZIONE DEL MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO VEGETALE: DALI INCROCI INTRA ED INTER-SPECIFICI ALLE MODIFICAZIONI DIRETTA DEI GENOMI’. Oganized by the Accademy of Science (Italy at Rome on March 12, 2024
2024 newspaper article
Genomics and Genotyping
Iorizzo, M. (2024, July). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Objective%201%20Feature%20Newsletter%20.pdf
2024 journal article
Genotype and ripening method affect carotenoid content and bio-accessibility in banana
Food & Function, 15(7), 3433–3445.
2024 article
Gut-derived wild blueberry phenolic acid metabolites modulate extrinsic cutaneous damage
Ivarsson, J., Bennett, A., Ferrara, F., Strauch, R., Vallase, A., Iorizzo, M., … Valacchi, G. (2024, January 1). Food & Function, Vol. 6.
2024 article
Haplotyped genome mapping and functional characterization of a blueberry anthocyanin acetyltransferase (AAT) controlling the accumulation of acylated anthocyanins
Dare, A. P., Wu, C., Carvajal, J. I., Nguyen, H. M., Günther, C. S., Hamiaux, C., … Espley, R. V. (2024, December 7). (F. Costa, Ed.). Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 1.
Ed(s): F. Costa
2024 conference paper
Identification and characterization of genes associated with anthocyanin acylation in blueberry
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 conference paper
Identification and characterization of genes associated with anthocyanin acylation in blueberry
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 article
Inference of the genetic basis of fruit texture in highbush blueberries using genome-wide association analyses
Ferrão, L. F. V., Azevedo, C., Benevenuto, J., Mengist, M. F., Luby, C., Pottorff, M., … Munoz, P. R. (2024, August 21). Horticulture Research, Vol. 11.
2024 article
Multiparametric Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) Fruit Textural Trait Development for Harvest and Postharvest Evaluation in Representative Cultivars
Lopez‐Moreno, H., Phillips, M., Diaz‐Garcia, L., Torres‐Meraz, M., Jarquin, D., Loarca, J., … Zalapa, J. (2024, September 11). Journal of Texture Studies, Vol. 55.
2024 article
Of buds and bits: a meta-QTL study identifies stable QTL for berry quality and yield traits in cranberry mapping populations (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.)
Maule, A. F., Loarca, J., Diaz-Garcia, L., Lopez-Moreno, H., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Vorsa, N., … Zalapa, J. E. (2024, September 17). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 15.
2024 conference paper
Optimization of bench-scale model systems for evaluating color extraction and application potential of purple carrot
41st International Carrot Conference. Poster presented at the 41st International Carrot Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 41st International Carrot Conference at Raleigh, NC, USA on July 8-10, 2024
2024 conference paper
Orange Carrot: Unveiling the Genetics of a Masked Phenotype
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 conference paper
Orange Carrot: Unveiling the Genetics of a Masked Phenotype
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 journal article
Prediction of blueberry sensory texture attributes by integrating multiple instrumental measurements
Postharvest Biology and Technology, 218, 113160.
2024 journal article
Quality‐related descriptors to increase fresh blueberries purchase—Evidence from a basket‐based choice experiment
Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, 3(2), 376–395.
2024 journal article
Recent advances in characterizing the carrot genome
Acta Horticulturae, 4(1393), 153–162.
2024 report
Small Fruit and Viticulture
(Project Report No. NCCC-212).
2024 conference paper
Transcriptome Profiling of Two Contrasting Blueberry Species in Response to Heat Stress
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 conference paper
Unlocking the genetics of colorful and healthy pigments from fruit and vegetables
RTP180. Presented at the RTP180, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.
Event: RTP180 at Research Triangle Park, NC, USA on August 15, 2024
2024 conference paper
Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Organic Acids and Sugars in Blueberry
XXXI Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXI Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXI Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 12-17, 2024
2024 report
VacCAP IV Advisory Panel Annual report
2024 report
VacCAP Trait: Chlorogenic Acid in Blueberry
https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Blueberry%20Chlorogenic%20Acid%20VacTrait.pdf
2024 conference paper
VacCAP: A community-based project to develop advanced DNA and phenotyping breeding tools to improve fruit quality in blueberries
The Blueberry Summit. Presented at the Blueberry Summit, Denver, CO, USA.
Event: Blueberry Summit at Denver, CO, USA on September 25-27, 2024
2024 conference paper
Vaccinium CAP status and updates: advancing genetic and genomic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry
58th Annual Open House and Trade Show. Presented at the 58th Annual Open House and Trade Show, Fayeteville, NC, USA.
Event: 58th Annual Open House and Trade Show at Fayeteville, NC, USA on January 17-18, 2024
2024 conference paper
Vaccinium CAP: Expanding Capacity to Advance Blueberry and Cranberry Breeding for Quality Traits
XXXII Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXXII Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXXII Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 10-15, 2024
2024 journal article
Willingness to Pay for Blueberries: Sensory Attributes, Fruit Quality Traits, and Consumers’ Characteristics
HortScience, 59(8), 1207–1218.
2024 article
Would consumers accept CRISPR fruit crops if the benefit has health implications? An application to cranberry products
Ma, X., Gallardo, R. K., Canales, E., Atucha, A., Zalapa, J., & Iorizzo, M. (2024, January 8). Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, Vol. 1.
2023 article
Vaccinium as a comparative system for understanding of complex flavonoid accumulation profiles and regulation in fruit
Albert, N. W., Iorizzo, M., Mengist, M. F., Montanari, S., Zalapa, J., Maule, A., … Espley, R. V. (2023, May 2). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, Vol. 5.
2023 newspaper article
A Deeper Look Into Blueberry Cell Wall Composition and Fruit Firmness Phenotypes
Iorizzo, M. (2023, August). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/VacCAP%20Newsletter%20Issue%208.pdf
2023 article
A Survey of Key Methods, Traits, Parameters, and Conditions for Measuring Texture in Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.)
Lopez-Moreno, H., Phillips, M., Diaz-Garcia, L., Torres-Meraz, M. A., La Torre, F., Berro, I., … Zalapa, J. (2023, April 11). Horticulturae, Vol. 9.
2023 conference paper
Analysis of Global Carrot Germplasm Identifies Genomic Signatures of Domestication and Improvement and Uncovers the Origin of High Carotenoid Orange Carrots
XXX Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXX Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXX Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 13-18, 2023
2023 conference paper
Assessing Genetic Parameters and Predictability for Shelf Life Parameters in Blueberry
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 conference paper
Assessing Genetic Parameters and Predictability for Shelf Life Parameters in Blueberry
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 article
Blueberry Cell Wall Polysaccharide Composition of Three Distinct Fruit Firmness Phenotypes
Trandel-Hayse, M., Johanningsmeier, S., Oh, H., Iorizzo, M., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2023, November 8). ACS Food Science & Technology, Vol. 3, pp. 1920–1930.
2023 article
Blueberry and cranberry pangenomes as a resource for future genetic studies and breeding efforts
Yocca, A. E., Platts, A., Alger, E., Teresi, S., Mengist, M. F., Benevenuto, J., … Edger, P. P. (2023, October 10). Horticulture Research, Vol. 10.
2023 article
Characterization of Purple Carrot Germplasm for Antioxidant Capacity and Root Concentration of Anthocyanins, Phenolics, and Carotenoids
Pérez, M. B., Carvajal, S., Beretta, V., Bannoud, F., Fangio, M. F., Berli, F., … Cavagnaro, P. F. (2023, April 27). Plants, Vol. 12.
2023 journal article
Comparative study on texture: a key for blueberry quality breeding
Acta Horticulturae, 1(1357), 107–114.
2023 article
Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals candidate genes for cold stress response and early flowering in pineapple
Yow, A. G., Laosuntisuk, K., Young, R. A., Doherty, C. J., Gillitt, N., Perkins-Veazie, P., … Iorizzo, M. (2023, November 2). Scientific Reports, Vol. 13.
2023 report
Coordinated Effort to Improve Blueberry Genetics
In The Business of Blueberry by U.S Highbush Blueberry Council [Podcast]. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/podcastfeaturebusinessofblueberries
2023 article
Editorial: Interdisciplinary approaches to improve quality of soft fruit berries, volume II
Farneti, B., Giongo, L., Emanuelli, F., Toivonen, P., Folta, K., & Iorizzo, M. (2023, December 7). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 14.
2023 report
Enabling the next Frontier of Blueberry Genetics
In The Business of Blueberry by U.S Highbush Blueberry Council [Podcast]. https://ushbc.blueberry.org/podcast/enabling-the-next-frontier-of-blueberry-genetics-with-massimo-iorizzo-ph-d/
2023 conference paper
Exploring fruit/vegetable nutrigenomic properties as new target traits to improve phytochemicals and nutrients uptake/health outcomes
7th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium. Presented at the 7th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium, Gainesville, FL, US.
Event: 7th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium at Gainesville, FL, US on January 30-31, 2023
2023 journal article
Exploring shelf-life predictability of appearance traits and fruit texture in blueberry
Postharvest Biology and Technology, 208, 112643.
2023 conference paper
Fruit Bruising, Firmness, and Estimation of Cell Membrane Damage across Blueberry Genotypes
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 conference paper
Fruit Composition and Quality of Blueberries Held in Warm or Cold Storage Conditions
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Poster presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 article
Functional characterization of DcMYB11, an R2R3 MYB associated with the purple pigmentation of carrot petiole
Vincenzo, D. A., Curaba, J., Abid, M. A., Esposito, S., Cavagnaro, P., Carputo, D., & Iorizzo, M. (2023, July 24). Planta, Vol. 258.
2023 conference paper
Genetics, genomics, germplasm improvement to advance breeding of berries
1st Latin American Congress of Berries. Presented at the 1st Latin American Congress of Berries, Chillán, Chile.
Event: 1st Latin American Congress of Berries at Chillán, Chile on August 24-25, 2023
2023 journal article
Genomic and evolutionary relationships among wild and cultivated blueberry species
BMC Plant Biology, 23(1).
2023 chapter book
Health-Enhancing Compounds in Carrots: Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Breeding
2023 conference paper
Identification of Bromelain Subfamily Proteases Encoded in the Pineapple Genome
XXX Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXX Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXX Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 13-18, 2023
2023 conference paper
Identification of QTLs for Non-Volatile Chemical Compounds in Blueberry
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Poster presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 conference paper
Identification of QTLs related to fruit texture at harvest and postharvest in blueberry
Tools for Polyploids Workshop. Poster presented at the Tools for Polyploids Workshop, San Diego, CA, USA.
Event: Tools for Polyploids Workshop at San Diego, CA, USA on January 11-12, 2023
2023 journal article
Identification of bromelain subfamily proteases encoded in the pineapple genome
Scientific Reports, 13(1).
2023 conference paper
Investigating the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)
XXX Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXX Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXX Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 13-18, 2023
2023 conference paper
Leveraging Vaccinium genomic resources for genotyping in blueberry and cranberry
XXX Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXX Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXX Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 13-18, 2023
2023 conference paper
Mapping QTLs for postharvest fruit texture and size characteristics in blueberry
XXX Plant & Animal Genome. Poster presented at the XXX Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXX Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 13-18, 2023
2023 journal article
New tools for rapid fruit quality analysis in blueberry
Acta Horticulturae, 1(1357), 193–198.
2023 conference paper
Omics approach to uncover the origin of high carotenoid orange carrots
66th Annual Congress Italian Society of Italian Genetics. Presented at the 66th Annual Congress Italian Society of Italian Genetics, Bari, Italy.
Event: 66th Annual Congress Italian Society of Italian Genetics at Bari, Italy on September 5-8, 2023
2023 conference paper
Phenomics of Processing Industry Fruit Quality Traits for Genetic Mapping in the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.)
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Poster presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 conference paper
Population genomics identifies genetic signatures of carrot domestication and improvement and uncovers the origin of high carotenoid orange carrots
International Carrot and Other Apiacea Symposium. Presented at the International Carrot and Other Apiacea Symposium, York, UK.
Event: International Carrot and Other Apiacea Symposium at York, UK on October 2-5, 2023
2023 conference paper
Population genomics identifies genetic signatures of carrot domestication and improvement and uncovers the origin of high carotenoid orange carrots
INTRINSyC seminar series. Presented at the INTRINSyC seminar series, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: INTRINSyC seminar series at Raleigh, NC, USA on December 1, 2023
2023 article
Population genomics identifies genetic signatures of carrot domestication and improvement and uncovers the origin of high-carotenoid orange carrots
Coe, K., Bostan, H., Rolling, W., Turner-Hissong, S., Macko-Podgórni, A., Senalik, D., … Iorizzo, M. (2023, September 28). Nature Plants, Vol. 9.
2023 conference paper
Recent advances in characterizing the carrot genome
International Carrot and Other Apiacea Symposium. Presented at the International Carrot and Other Apiacea Symposium, York, UK.
Event: International Carrot and Other Apiacea Symposium at York, UK on October 2-5, 2023
2023 report
Small Fruit and Viticulture
(Project Report No. NCCC-212).
2023 newspaper article
Survey Says: Identifying the Best Methods for Measuring Texture Traits in Cranberry
Iorizzo, M. (2023, June). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Newsletter%20Issue%207_0.pdf
2023 newspaper article
The CRISPR Question: Would Consumers Accept CRISPR Cranberries with Reduced Added Sugar?
Iorizzo, M. (2023, December). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacCAP%20Newsletter%20Issue%209.pdf
2023 article
Trait Mapping of Phenolic Acids in an Interspecific (Vaccinium corymbosum var. caesariense × V. darrowii) Diploid Blueberry Population
Herniter, I. A., Kim, Y., Wang, Y., Havill, J. S., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Muehlbauer, G. J., … Vorsa, N. (2023, March 16). Plants, Vol. 12.
2023 newspaper article
Understanding the W85 Blueberry Genome
Iorizzo, M. (2023, March). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/VacCAP%20Newsletter%20Issue%206.pdf
2023 conference paper
Unraveling Genomic Regions Which Might Have Played a Role in Domestication of Cultivated Blueberries
XXX Plant & Animal Genome. Presented at the XXX Plant & Animal Genome, San Diego, California, USA.
Event: XXX Plant & Animal Genome at San Diego, California, USA on January 13-18, 2023
2023 conference paper
Using a population genomic approach to uncover the genetics of carrot domestication and improvement
1st UNTRM Plant Breeding Symposium: Tools for modern crop breeding. Presented at the 1st UNTRM Plant Breeding Symposium: Tools for modern crop breeding, Peru.
Event: 1st UNTRM Plant Breeding Symposium: Tools for modern crop breeding at Peru on November 16, 2023
2023 journal article
Using the Genome Database for Vaccinium for genetics, genomics, and breeding research
Acta Horticulturae, 1(1357), 115–122.
2023 conference paper
VacCAP Develops High Throughput Genotyping Platforms for Blueberry and Cranberry
ASHS 2023 Annual Conference. Presented at the ASHS 2023 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA.
Event: ASHS 2023 Annual Conference at Orlando, FL, USA on July 31 - August 4, 2023
2023 report
VacCAP IV Advisory Panel Annual report
2023 conference paper
VacCAP Project updates. North Carolina Blueberry Council
57th Annual Open House and Trade Show. Presented at the 57th Annual Open House and Trade Show, Fayeteville, NC, USA.
Event: 57th Annual Open House and Trade Show at Fayeteville, NC, USA on January 10, 2023
2023 report
VacTrait: Blueberry Shelf Life
https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacTrait%20Shelf%20Life.pdf
2023 conference paper
Vaccinium CAP status and updates: advancing genetic and genomic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry
Southeaest Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference. Presented at the Southeaest Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA.
Event: Southeaest Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference at Savannah, GA on January 6, 2023
2023 journal article
VacciniumCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced genetic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry
Acta Horticulturae, 1(1357), 411–425.
2023 magazine article
What Makes Carrot Oranges?
Iorizzo, M. (2023, September 28). NC State News. https://news.ncsu.edu/2023/09/what-makes-a-carrot-orange/
2023 newspaper article
What Makes Carrot orange?
Iorizzo, M. (2023, September 28). NC State News. https://news.ncsu.edu/2023/09/what-makes-a-carrot-orange/
2022 journal article
Autopolyploid inheritance and a heterozygous reciprocal translocation shape chromosome genetic behavior in tetraploid blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
New Phytologist, 237(3), 1024–1039.
2022 journal article
Bioaccessibility and intestinal cell uptake of carotenoids and chlorophylls differ in powdered spinach by the ingredient form as measured using in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and anaerobic fecal fermentation models
Food & Function, 13(7), 3825–3839.
2022 article
Boosting the Bioaccessibility of Dietary Bioactives by Delivery as Protein–Polyphenol Aggregate Particles
Lila, M. A., Hoskin, R. T., Grace, M. H., Xiong, J., Strauch, R., Ferruzzi, M., … Kay, C. (2022, April 8). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Vol. 4.
2022 newspaper article
Breaking Down Fruit Quality - Texture and Its Role in Blueberry
Iorizzo, M. (2022, April). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Newsletter%20Issue%204%20Layout.pdf
2022 article
CarrotOmics: a genetics and comparative genomics database for carrot (Daucus carota)
Rolling, W. R., Senalik, D., Iorizzo, M., Ellison, S., Deynze, A. V., & Simon, P. W. (2022, January 1). Database, Vol. 2022.
2022 article
Dissecting the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)
Mengist, M. F., Grace, M. H., Mackey, T., Munoz, B., Pucker, B., Bassil, N., … Iorizzo, M. (2022, September 2). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 13.
2022 article
Physicochemical properties, degradation kinetics, and antioxidant capacity of aqueous anthocyanin-based extracts from purple carrots compared to synthetic and natural food colorants
Perez, M. B., Hamparsomian, M. J. D. P., Gonzalez, R. E., Denoya, G. I., Dominguez, D. L. E., Barboza, K., … Cavagnaro, P. F. (2022, April 4). Food Chemistry, Vol. 387.
2022 conference paper
Screening tomato glutathione S-transferase diversity for association to drought stress
65 Italian Society of Agrocultural Genetics Annual Congress. Presented at the Italian Society of Agrocultural Genetics Annual Congress, Piacenza, Italy.
Event: Italian Society of Agrocultural Genetics Annual Congress at Piacenza, Italy on September 6-9, 2022
2022 article
Spray-dried and freeze-dried protein-spinach particles; effect of drying technique and protein type on the bioaccessibility of carotenoids, chlorophylls, and phenolics
Grace, M. H., Hoskin, R. T., Hayes, M., Iorizzo, M., Kay, C., Ferruzzi, M. G., & Lila, M. A. (2022, April 20). Food Chemistry, Vol. 388.
2022 newspaper article
There and Back Again; Historical Perspective and Future Directions for Vaccinium Breeding and Research Studies
Iorizzo, M. (2022, August). VacCAP Newsletter. https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Newsletter%20Issue%205%20Layout.pdf
2022 journal article
There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies
Horticulture Research, 9.
2022 report
VacTrait: Soluble Solids Concentration
https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacTrait%20SSC.pdf
2022 report
VacTrait: Titratable Acidity (Ta) and pH in Blueberry
https://www.vacciniumcap.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/VacTrait%20TA%20and%20pH%20.pdf
2021 journal article
An anchored chromosome‐scale genome assembly of spinach improves annotation and reveals extensive gene rearrangements in euasterids
The Plant Genome, 14(2).
2021 article
Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) and Its Wild Relative Vaccinium microcarpum
Diaz-Garcia, L., Garcia-Ortega, L. F., González-Rodríguez, M., Delaye, L., Iorizzo, M., & Zalapa, J. (2021, February 10). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 12.
2021 journal article
Comparative multi-parameters approach to dissect texture subcomponents of highbush blueberry cultivars at harvest and postharvest
Postharvest Biology and Technology, 183, 111696.
2021 article
Genetic and Transcription Profile Analysis of Tissue-Specific Anthocyanin Pigmentation in Carrot Root Phloem
Bannoud, F., Carvajal, S., Ellison, S., Senalik, D., Talquenca, S. G., Iorizzo, M., … Cavagnaro, P. F. (2021, September 22). Genes, Vol. 12.
2021 article
High-Density Linkage Map Construction and QTL Identification in a Diploid Blueberry Mapping Population
Qi, X., Ogden, E. L., Bostan, H., Sargent, D. J., Ward, J., Gilbert, J., … Rowland, L. J. (2021, June 21). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 12.
2021 journal article
High-density linkage map construction and identification of loci regulating fruit quality traits in blueberry
Horticulture Research, 8(1).
2021 article
Improved High-Quality Genome Assembly and Annotation of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Cultivar MD2 Revealed Extensive Haplotype Diversity and Diversified FRS/FRF Gene Family
Yow, A. G., Bostan, H., Castanera, R., Ruggieri, V., Mengist, M. F., Curaba, J., … Iorizzo, M. (2021, December 24). Genes, Vol. 13.
2020 article
Admixture Analysis Using Genotyping-by-Sequencing Reveals Genetic Relatedness and Parental Lineage Distribution in Highbush Blueberry Genotypes and Cross Derivatives
Kulkarni, K. P., Vorsa, N., Natarajan, P., Elavarthi, S., Iorizzo, M., Reddy, U. K., & Melmaiee, K. (2020, December 26). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 22.
2020 article
Carrot Anthocyanins Genetics and Genomics: Status and Perspectives to Improve Its Application for the Food Colorant Industry
Iorizzo, M., Curaba, J., Pottorff, M., Ferruzzi, M. G., Simon, P., & Cavagnaro, P. F. (2020, August 7). Genes, Vol. 11, p. 906.
2020 article
Development of a genetic framework to improve the efficiency of bioactive delivery from blueberry
Mengist, M. F., Burtch, H., Debelo, H., Pottorff, M., Bostan, H., Nunn, C., … Iorizzo, M. (2020, October 14). Scientific Reports, Vol. 10.
2020 article
Diversity in Metabolites and Fruit Quality Traits in Blueberry Enables Ploidy and Species Differentiation and Establishes a Strategy for Future Genetic Studies
Mengist, M. F., Grace, M. H., Xiong, J., Kay, C. D., Bassil, N., Hummer, K., … Iorizzo, M. (2020, April 3). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 11.
Contributors: M. Mengist n, M. Grace n , J. Xiong n , C. Kay n, N. Bassil *, K. Hummer *, M. Ferruzzi n, M. Lila n, n
2020 article
Editorial: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Improve Quality of Soft Fruit Berries
Farneti, B., Emanuelli, F., Giongo, L., Toivonen, P., Iorizzo, M., Folta, K., & Finn, C. (2020, September 10). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 11.
2020 article
Identification of an SCPL Gene Controlling Anthocyanin Acylation in Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Root
Curaba, J., Bostan, H., Cavagnaro, P. F., Senalik, D., Mengist, M. F., Zhao, Y., … Iorizzo, M. (2020, January 31). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 10.
Contributors: J. Curaba n , H. Bostan n, P. Cavagnaro *, D. Senalik *, M. Mengist n, Y. Zhao n, P. Simon *, n
2019 article
A Cluster of MYB Transcription Factors Regulates Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Root and Petiole
Iorizzo, M., Cavagnaro, P. F., Bostan, H., Zhao, Y., Zhang, J., & Simon, P. W. (2019, January 14). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 9.
Contributors: n , P. Cavagnaro*, H. Bostan n, Y. Zhao n, J. Zhang n & P. Simon *
2019 article
Carrot Anthocyanin Diversity, Genetics, and Genomics
Cavagnaro, P. F., & Iorizzo, M. (2019, January 1). Compendium of Plant Genomes, pp. 261–277.
2019 article
Carrot Carotenoid Genetics and Genomics
Simon, P. W., Geoffriau, E., Ellison, S., & Iorizzo, M. (2019, January 1). Compendium of Plant Genomes, pp. 247–260.
2019 article
Carrot Genetics, Omics and Breeding Toolboxes
Bostan, H., Senalik, D., Simon, P. W., & Iorizzo, M. (2019, January 1). Compendium of Plant Genomes, pp. 225–245.
2019 article
Carrot Molecular Genetics and Mapping
Iorizzo, M., Ellison, S., Pottorff, M., & Cavagnaro, P. F. (2019, January 1). Compendium of Plant Genomes, pp. 101–117.
2019 article
Carrot Organelle Genomes: Organization, Diversity, and Inheritance
Spooner, D. M., Simon, P. W., Senalik, D., & Iorizzo, M. (2019, January 1). Compendium of Plant Genomes, pp. 205–223.
2019 journal article
Carrot anthocyanins: nutrition, diversity and genetics
Acta Horticulturae, 1264(1264), 101–106.
2019 article
Dissecting the genetic control of root and leaf tissue-specific anthocyanin pigmentation in carrot (Daucus carota L.)
Bannoud, F., Ellison, S., Paolinelli, M., Horejsi, T., Senalik, D., Fanzone, M., … Cavagnaro, P. F. (2019, May 29). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Vol. 132, pp. 2485–2507.
Contributors: F. Bannoud *, S. Ellison *, M. Paolinelli *, T. Horejsi*, D. Senalik *, M. Fanzone *, n , P. Simon *, P. Cavagnaro *
2019 journal article
Recent advances in carrot genomics
Acta Horticulturae, 1264(1264), 75–90.
2019 article
The Carrot Genome
Simon, P., Iorizzo, M., Grzebelus, D., & Baranski, R. (2019, January 1). (P. Simon, M. Iorizzo, D. Grzebelus, & R. Baranski, Eds.). Compendium of Plant Genomes.
Ed(s): P. Simon *, n , D. Grzebelus * & R. Baranski *
2019 article
The Carrot Nuclear Genome and Comparative Analysis
Iorizzo, M., Macko-Podgórni, A., Senalik, D., Deynze, A. V., & Simon, P. W. (2019, January 1). Compendium of Plant Genomes, pp. 187–204.
2019 article
Variation in anthocyanin profiles of 27 genotypes of red cabbage over two growing seasons
Strauch, R. C., Mengist, M. F., Pan, K., Yousef, G. G., Iorizzo, M., Brown, A. F., & Lila, M. A. (2019, July 30). Food Chemistry, Vol. 301, p. 125289.
Contributors: R. Strauch n, M. Mengist n, K. Pan n, G. Yousef n, n , A. Brown n, M. Lila n
2018 journal article
Breeding Trait Priorities of the Blueberry Industry in the United States and Canada
HortScience, 53(7), 1021–1028.
Contributors: R. Gallardo *, Q. Zhang *, M. Dossett*, J. Polashock *, C. Rodriguez-Saona *, N. Vorsa *, P. Edger *, H. Ashrafi n
2018 article
Breeding Trait Priorities of the Cranberry Industry in the United States and Canada
Gallardo, R. K., Klingthong, P., Zhang, Q., Polashock, J., Atucha, A., Zalapa, J., … Iorizzo, M. (2018, October 1). HortScience, Vol. 53, pp. 1467–1474.
Contributors: R. Gallardo *, P. Klingthong*, Q. Zhang*, J. Polashock *, A. Atucha *, J. Zalapa *, C. Rodriguez-Saona *, N. Vorsa *, n
2018 article
Carotenoid Presence Is Associated with the Or Gene in Domesticated Carrot
Ellison, S. L., Luby, C. H., Corak, K. E., Coe, K. M., Senalik, D., Iorizzo, M., … Dawson, J. C. (2018, October 23). Genetics, Vol. 210, pp. 1497–1508.
Contributors: S. Ellison *, C. Luby *, K. Corak *, K. Coe *, D. Senalik *, n , I. Goldman *, P. Simon *, J. Dawson *
2018 article
Comparative Transcriptomics of Root Development in Wild and Cultivated Carrots
Machaj, G., Bostan, H., Macko-Podgórni, A., Iorizzo, M., & Grzebelus, D. (2018, August 24). Genes, Vol. 9.
Contributors: G. Machaj *, H. Bostan n, A. Macko-Podgórni *, n & D. Grzebelus *
2018 journal article
High-throughput genotyping in onion reveals structure of genetic diversity and informative SNPs useful for molecular breeding
Molecular Breeding, 39(1).
Contributors: C. Villano *, S. Esposito *, F. Carucci*, n , L. Frusciante*, D. Carputo *, R. Aversano *
2018 article
Multivariate GBLUP Improves Accuracy of Genomic Selection for Yield and Fruit Weight in Biparental Populations of Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait
Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, B., Diaz-Garcia, L., Grygleski, E., Polashock, J., Johnson-Cicalese, J., … Zalapa, J. (2018, September 12). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 9.
Contributors: G. Covarrubias-Pazaran *, B. Schlautman *, L. Diaz-Garcia *, E. Grygleski, J. Polashock *, J. Johnson-Cicalese*, N. Vorsa *, n , J. Zalapa *
2017 article
Characterization of a Genomic Region under Selection in Cultivated Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) Reveals a Candidate Domestication Gene
Macko-Podgórni, A., Machaj, G., Stelmach, K., Senalik, D., Grzebelus, E., Iorizzo, M., … Grzebelus, D. (2017, January 17). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 8.
Contributors: A. Macko-Podgórni *, G. Machaj *, K. Stelmach *, D. Senalik *, E. Grzebelus *, n , P. Simon *, D. Grzebelus *
2017 article
Comparative genetic mapping reveals synteny and collinearity between the American cranberry and diploid blueberry genomes
Schlautman, B., Diaz-Garcia, L., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Schlautman, N., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J., … Zalapa, J. (2017, December 22). Molecular Breeding, Vol. 38.
Contributors: B. Schlautman *, L. Diaz-Garcia *, G. Covarrubias-Pazaran *, N. Schlautman*, N. Vorsa *, J. Polashock *, E. Ogden*, A. Brown *
2017 article
Construction of a High-Density American Cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) Composite Map Using Genotyping-by-Sequencing for Multi-pedigree Linkage Mapping
Schlautman, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L., Iorizzo, M., Polashock, J., Grygleski, E., … Zalapa, J. (2017, March 1). G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, Vol. 7, pp. 1177–1189.
Contributors: B. Schlautman *, G. Covarrubias-Pazaran *, L. Diaz-Garcia *, n , J. Polashock *, E. Grygleski, N. Vorsa *, J. Zalapa *
2017 article
Entire plastid phylogeny of the carrot genus (Daucus, Apiaceae): Concordance with nuclear data and mitochondrial and nuclear DNA insertions to the plastid
Spooner, D. M., Ruess, H., Iorizzo, M., Senalik, D., & Simon, P. (2017, February 1). American Journal of Botany, Vol. 104, pp. 296–312.
Contributors: D. Spooner *, H. Ruess *, n , D. Senalik * & P. Simon *
2017 article
Fine Mapping, Transcriptome Analysis, and Marker Development forY2, the Gene That Conditions β-Carotene Accumulation in Carrot (Daucus carotaL.)
Ellison, S., Senalik, D., Bostan, H., Iorizzo, M., & Simon, P. (2017, June 30). G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, Vol. 7, pp. 2665–2675.
Contributors: S. Ellison *, D. Senalik *, H. Bostan n, n & P. Simon *
2017 article
Integrated molecular and morphological studies ofDaucus
Arbizu, C. I., Ruess, H., Senalik, D., Iorizzo, M., Simon, P. W., Spooner, D. M., & Reitsma, K. (2017, March 1). Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1153, pp. 265–272.
2017 journal article
Recent advance in carrot genomics
Acta Horticulturae, 1153(1153), 61–68.
Contributors: * , S. Ellison *, A. Van Deynze *, K. Stoffel*, H. Ashrafi* , M. Iovene, P. Cavagnaro *, S. Cheng *
2017 article
The next generation of carotenoid studies in carrot (Daucus carotaL.)
Ellison, S., Iorizzo, M., Senalik, D., & Simon, P. W. (2017, March 1). Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1153, pp. 93–100.
2017 report
Toward Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) for Fruit Firmness and Late Ripening in Southern Highbush Blueberry
[Project report]. North Carolina Blueberry Council.
2016 journal article
A high-quality carrot genome assembly provides new insights into carotenoid accumulation and asterid genome evolution
Nature Genetics, 48(6), 657–666.
Contributors: * , S. Ellison *, D. Senalik *, P. Zeng *, P. Satapoomin*, J. Huang *, M. Bowman *, M. Iovene *
2016 article
Exploiting genotyping by sequencing to characterize the genomic structure of the American cranberry through high-density linkage mapping
Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L., Schlautman, B., Deutsch, J., Salazar, W., Hernandez-Ochoa, M., … Zalapa, J. (2016, June 13). BMC Genomics, Vol. 17.
Contributors: G. Covarrubias-Pazaran *, L. Diaz-Garcia *, B. Schlautman *, J. Deutsch *, W. Salazar *, M. Hernandez-Ochoa*, E. Grygleski, S. Steffan *
2016 article
Patterns of Gene Flow between Crop and Wild Carrot, Daucus carota (Apiaceae) in the United States
Mandel, J. R., Ramsey, A. J., Iorizzo, M., & Simon, P. W. (2016, September 7). PLoS ONE, Vol. 11.
Contributors: J. Mandel *, A. Ramsey*, n & P. Simon *
2015 article
Application of genomics-assisted breeding for generation of climate resilient crops: progress and prospects
Kole, C., Muthamilarasan, M., Henry, R., Edwards, D., Sharma, R., Abberton, M., … Prasad, M. (2015, August 11). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 6.
Contributors: C. Kole*, M. Muthamilarasan *, R. Henry *, D. Edwards *, R. Sharma*, M. Abberton *, J. Batley *, A. Bentley *
2015 article
Combined Use of Molecular Markers and High-Resolution Melting (HRM) to Assess Chromosome Dosage in Potato Hybrids
Villano, C., Miraglia, V., Iorizzo, M., Aversano, R., & Carputo, D. (2015, December 10). Journal of Heredity, Vol. 107, pp. 187–192.
Contributors: C. Villano n, V. Miraglia n, n , R. Aversano n & D. Carputo n
2015 article
Development of a high-density cranberry SSR linkage map for comparative genetic analysis and trait detection
Schlautman, B., Covarrubias-Pazaran, G., Diaz-Garcia, L. A., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Iorrizo, M., Rodriguez-Bonilla, L., … Zalapa, J. (2015, August 1). Molecular Breeding, Vol. 35.
2015 journal article
Meloidogyne incognita nematode resistance QTL in carrot
Molecular Breeding, 35(5).
Contributors: J. Parsons*, W. Matthews*, * , P. Roberts * & P. Simon *
2015 article
Potato Tuber Blight Resistance Phenotypes Correlate with RB Transgene Transcript Levels in an Age-Dependent Manner
Millett, B. P., Gao, L., Iorizzo, M., Carputo, D., & Bradeen, J. M. (2015, March 16). Phytopathology, Vol. 105, pp. 1131–1136.
Contributors: B. Millett*, L. Gao *, * , D. Carputo * & J. Bradeen *
2015 article
The Solanum commersonii Genome Sequence Provides Insights into Adaptation to Stress Conditions and Genome Evolution of Wild Potato Relatives
Aversano, R., Contaldi, F., Ercolano, M. R., Grosso, V., Iorizzo, M., Tatino, F., … Carputo, D. (2015, April 1). The Plant Cell, Vol. 27, pp. 954–968.
Contributors: R. Aversano *, F. Contaldi*, M. Ercolano *, V. Grosso*, * , F. Tatino*, L. Xumerle *, A. Molin *
2014 article
A DArT marker-based linkage map for wild potato Solanum bulbocastanum facilitates structural comparisons between SolanumA and B genomes
Iorizzo, M., Gao, L., Mann, H., Traini, A., Chiusano, M. L., Kilian, A., … Bradeen, J. M. (2014, November 17). BMC Genetics, Vol. 15.
Contributors: * , L. Gao *, H. Mann*, A. Traini *, M. Chiusano *, A. Kilian *, R. Aversano *, D. Carputo *, J. Bradeen *
2014 article
A gene-derived SNP-based high resolution linkage map of carrot including the location of QTL conditioning root and leaf anthocyanin pigmentation
Cavagnaro, P. F., Iorizzo, M., Yildiz, M., Senalik, D., Parsons, J., Ellison, S., & Simon, P. W. (2014, December 1). BMC Genomics, Vol. 15.
Contributors: P. Cavagnaro *, * , M. Yildiz *, D. Senalik *, J. Parsons*, S. Ellison *, P. Simon *
2014 article
Conversion of a diversity arrays technology marker differentiating wild and cultivated carrots to a co-dominant cleaved amplified polymorphic site marker.
Macko-Podgórni, A., Iorizzo, M., Smółka, K., Simon, P. W., & Grzebelus, D. (2014, March 17). Acta Biochimica Polonica, Vol. 61, pp. 19–22.
Contributors: A. Macko-Podgórni *, * , K. Smółka *, P. Simon * & D. Grzebelus *
2013 journal article
Biochemical features of native red wines and genetic diversity of the corresponding grape varieties from Campania region
Food Chemistry, 143, 506–513.
Contributors: L. Muccillo *, A. Gambuti *, L. Frusciante*, * , L. Moio *, K. Raieta*, A. Rinaldi *, V. Colantuoni*, R. Aversano *
2013 journal article
Diversity, genetic mapping, and signatures of domestication in the carrot (Daucus carota L.) genome, as revealed by Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT) markers
Molecular Breeding, 33(3), 625–637.
Contributors: D. Grzebelus *, * , D. Senalik *, S. Ellison *, P. Cavagnaro *, A. Macko-Podgorni *, K. Heller-Uszynska, A. Kilian
2013 journal article
Expression and mapping of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes in carrot
Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 126(7), 1689–1702.
Contributors: M. Yildiz *, D. Willis*, P. Cavagnaro *, * , K. Abak * & P. Simon *
2013 article
Genetic structure and domestication of carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) (Apiaceae)
Iorizzo, M., Senalik, D. A., Ellison, S. L., Grzebelus, D., Cavagnaro, P. F., Allender, C., … Simon, P. W. (2013, April 17). American Journal of Botany, Vol. 100, pp. 930–938.
Contributors: * , D. Senalik *, S. Ellison *, D. Grzebelus *, P. Cavagnaro *, C. Allender*, J. Brunet *, D. Spooner *, A. Van Deynze *, P. Simon *
2013 journal article
Genome Microscale Heterogeneity among Wild Potatoes Revealed by Diversity Arrays Technology Marker Sequences
International Journal of Genomics, 2013, 1–9.
Contributors: A. Traini *, * , H. Mann*, J. Bradeen *, D. Carputo *, L. Frusciante*, M. Chiusano *
2013 article
Inheritance and Mapping ofMj-2, a New Source of Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) Resistance in Carrot
Ali, A., Matthews, W. C., Cavagnaro, P. F., Iorizzo, M., Roberts, P. A., & Simon, P. W. (2013, December 11). Journal of Heredity, Vol. 105, pp. 288–291.
Contributors: A. Ali *, W. Matthews*, P. Cavagnaro *, * , P. Roberts * & P. Simon *
2012 journal article
Biological and geochemical markers of the geographical origin and genetic identity of potatoes
Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 121, 62–68.
2012 article
De novo assembly of the carrot mitochondrial genome using next generation sequencing of whole genomic DNA provides first evidence of DNA transfer into an angiosperm plastid genome
Iorizzo, M., Senalik, D., Szklarczyk, M., Grzebelus, D., Spooner, D., & Simon, P. (2012, May 1). BMC Plant Biology, Vol. 12.
Contributors: * , D. Senalik *, M. Szklarczyk *, D. Grzebelus *, D. Spooner * & P. Simon *
2012 journal article
Molecular mapping of vernalization requirement and fertility restoration genes in carrot
Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 126(2), 415–423.
Contributors: M. Alessandro *, C. Galmarini *, * & P. Simon *
2011 journal article
De novo assembly and characterization of the carrot transcriptome reveals novel genes, new markers, and genetic diversity
BMC Genomics, 12(1).
Contributors: * , D. Senalik *, D. Grzebelus *, M. Bowman *, P. Cavagnaro *, M. Matvienko*, H. Ashrafi* , A. Van Deynze *, P. Simon *
2011 journal article
Disease resistance gene transcription in transgenic potato is unaltered by temperature extremes and plant physiological age
European Journal of Plant Pathology, 130(4), 469–476.
Contributors: * , D. Mollov *, D. Carputo * & J. Bradeen *
2011 journal article
Fertilization fitness and offspring ploidy in 3x × 2x matings in potato
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with All Aspects of Plant Biology, 146(2), 317–321.
Contributors: * , R. Aversano *, J. Bradeen *, L. Frusciante* & D. Carputo *
2011 article
Microsatellite isolation and marker development in carrot - genomic distribution, linkage mapping, genetic diversity analysis and marker transferability across Apiaceae
Cavagnaro, P. F., Chung, S. M., Manin, S., Yildiz, M., Ali, A., Alessandro, M. S., … Simon, P. W. (2011, August 1). BMC Genomics, Vol. 12.
Contributors: P. Cavagnaro *, S. Chung*, S. Manin*, M. Yildiz *, A. Ali *, M. Alessandro *, * , D. Senalik *, P. Simon *
2011 article
Molecular Linkage Maps
Mann, H., Iorizzo, M., Gao, L., Nunzio, D. A., Carputo, D., Chiusano, M., & Bradeen, J. (2011, April 20). Science Publishers EBooks, pp. 68–89.
2009 article
Changes in Disease Resistance Phenotypes Associated With Plant Physiological Age Are Not Caused by Variation in R Gene Transcript Abundance
Millett, B. P., Mollov, D. S., Iorizzo, M., Carputo, D., & Bradeen, J. M. (2009, February 9). Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Vol. 22, pp. 362–368.
Contributors: B. Millett*, D. Mollov *, * , D. Carputo * & J. Bradeen *
2009 article
Higher Copy Numbers of the Potato RB Transgene Correspond to Enhanced Transcript and Late Blight Resistance Levels
Bradeen, J. M., Iorizzo, M., Mollov, D. S., Raasch, J., Kramer, L. C., Millett, B. P., … Carputo, D. (2009, March 9). Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Vol. 22, pp. 437–446.
Contributors: J. Bradeen *, * , D. Mollov *, J. Raasch*, L. Kramer*, B. Millett*, S. Austin-Phillips*, J. Jiang *, D. Carputo *
2009 journal article
Resistance to Ralstonia solanacearum of Sexual Hybrids Between Solanum commersonii and S. tuberosum
American Journal of Potato Research, 86(3), 196–202.
Contributors: D. Carputo *, R. Aversano *, A. Barone *, A. Di Matteo *, * , L. Sigillo, A. Zoina*, L. Frusciante*
conference paper
Advancing molecular tools to select fruit and vegetables wit impotved quality
Iorizzo, M. Institute of Bioscience and Bioresources seminar series. Presented at the Institute of Bioscience and Bioresources seminar series, Italy.
Event: Institute of Bioscience and Bioresources seminar series at Italy on May 21, 2025
conference paper
Development of a NIR Spectroscopy Method to Characterize Anthocyanin and Phenolic Acids Content in Carrots
Seth, R., Fiecke, C., Ma, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ferruzzi, M. G., & Iorizzo, M. 41st International Carrot Conference. Presented at the 41st International Carrot Conference, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Event: 41st International Carrot Conference at Raleigh, NC, USA on July 8-10, 2024
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