Penelope Perkins-Veazie

Oh, H., Pottorff, M., Giongo, L., Mainland, C. M., Iorizzo, M., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2024). Exploring shelf-life predictability of appearance traits and fruit texture in blueberry. POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY, 208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2023.112643

Munoz, B., Hayes, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Gillitt, N., Munoz, M., Kay, C. D., … Iorizzo, M. (2024, March 4). Genotype and ripening method affect carotenoid content and bio-accessibility in banana. FOOD & FUNCTION, Vol. 3. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo04632j

Trandel-Hayse, M., Johanningsmeier, S., Oh, H., Iorizzo, M., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2023). Blueberry Cell Wall Polysaccharide Composition of Three Distinct Fruit Firmness Phenotypes. ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 3(11), 1920–1930. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00284

Yow, A. G., Laosuntisuk, K., Young, R. A., Doherty, C. J., Gillitt, N., Perkins-Veazie, P., … Iorizzo, M. (2023). Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals candidate genes for cold stress response and early flowering in pineapple. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45722-y

Yow, A. G., Bostan, H., Young, R., Valacchi, G., Gillitt, N., Perkins-Veazie, P., … Iorizzo, M. (2023). Identification of bromelain subfamily proteases encoded in the pineapple genome. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38907-y

Larson, J. E., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., & Kon, T. M. (2023). Quantification and Prediction with Near Infrared Spectroscopy of Carbohydrates throughout Apple Fruit Development. HORTICULTURAE, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9020279

Ravichandran, K. S., Silva, E. S., Moncada, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Lila, M. A., Greenlief, C. M., … Krishnaswamy, K. (2023). Spray drying to produce novel phytochemical-rich ingredients from juice and pomace of American elderberry. FOOD BIOSCIENCE, 55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102981

Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., Schwickerath, J., Meyer, E., & Chen, H. (2023). The Absence of Malvidin-3-Glucoside in Petiole Tissue Predicts Rare Red-Type Flower of Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis L.). AGRICULTURE-BASEL, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13030598

Willman, M. R., Bushakra, J. M., Bassil, N., Finn, C. E., Dossett, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., … Fresnedo-Ramírez, J. (2022). Analysis of a Multi-Environment Trial for Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) Quality Traits. Genes, 13(3), 418. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13030418

Giongo, L., Ajelli, M., Pottorff, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Iorizzo, M. (2022). Comparative multi-parameters approach to dissect texture subcomponents of highbush blueberry cultivars at harvest and postharvest. POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY, 183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111696

Duduit, J. R., Kosentka, P. Z., Miller, M. A., Blanco-Ulate, B., Lenucci, M. S., Panthee, D. R., … Liu, W. (2022). Coordinated transcriptional regulation of the carotenoid biosynthesis contributes to fruit lycopene content in high-lycopene tomato genotypes. Horticulture Research, 9. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac084

Edger, P. P., Iorizzo, M., Bassil, N. V., Benevenuto, J., Ferrao, L. F. V., Giongo, L., … Zalapa, J. (2022). There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH, 9. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac083

Sorokina, M., McCaffrey, K. S., Deaton, E. E., Ma, G., Ordovas, J. M., Perkins-Veazie, P. M., … Parnell, L. D. (2021). A Catalog of Natural Products Occurring in Watermelon-Citrullus lanatus. FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.729822

Trandel, M. A., Johanningsmeier, S., Schultheis, J., Gunter, C., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2021). Cell Wall Polysaccharide Composition of Grafted 'Liberty' Watermelon With Reduced Incidence of Hollow Heart Defect. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.623723

Trandel, M. A., Perkins-Veazie, P., Schultheis, J. R., Gunter, C. C., & Johannes, E. (2021). Grafting watermelon onto interspecific hybrid squash reduces hollow heart disorder. II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VEGETABLE GRAFTING, Vol. 1302, pp. 225–232. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1302.30

Fernandez, G., Pattison, J., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ballington, J. R., Clevinger, E., Schiavone, R., … Chacon, J. G. (2020). 'Liz' and 'Rocco' Strawberries. HORTSCIENCE, 55(4), 597–600. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14516-19

Veazie, P., Cockson, P., Henry, J., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Whipker, B. (2020). Characterization of Nutrient Disorders and Impacts on Chlorophyll and Anthocyanin Concentration of Brassica rapa var. Chinensis. AGRICULTURE-BASEL, 10(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10100461

Attavar, A., Tymon, L., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Miles, C. A. (2020). Cucurbitaceae Germplasm Resistance to Verticillium Wilt and Grafting Compatibility with Watermelon. HORTSCIENCE, 55(2), 141–148. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14631-19

Shanely, R. A., Zwetsloot, J. J., Jurrissen, T. J., Hannan, L. C., Zwetsloot, K. A., Needle, A. R., … Perkins-Veazie, P. (2020). Daily watermelon consumption decreases plasma sVCAM-1 levels in overweight and obese postmenopausal women. NUTRITION RESEARCH, 76, 9–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2020.02.005

Jahnke, N. J., Dole, J. M., Bergmann, B. A., Ma, G., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2020). Extending Cut Paeonia Lactiflora Pall. Storage Duration Using Sub-Zero Storage Temperatures. AGRONOMY-BASEL, 10(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111694

Devi, P., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Miles, C. (2020). [Review of Impact of Grafting on Watermelon Fruit Maturity and Quality]. HORTICULTURAE, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae6040097

Spalholz, H., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Hernandez, R. (2020). Impact of sun-simulated white light and varied blue:red spectrums on the growth, morphology, development, and phytochemical content of green-and red-leaf lettuce at different growth stages. SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE, 264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109195

Perkins-Veazie, P., Gunter, C., & Trandel, M. (2020). Postharvest handling of organically produced specialty crops. ADVANCES IN POSTHARVEST MANAGEMENT OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE, Vol. 66, pp. 391–408. https://doi.org/10.19103/AS.2019.0055.16

Trandel, M. A., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Schultheis, J. (2020). Predicting Hollow Heart Incidence in Triploid Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). HORTSCIENCE, 55(12), 1926-+. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15361-20

Devi, P., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Miles, C. A. (2020). Rootstock and Plastic Mulch Effect on Watermelon Flowering and Fruit Maturity in a Verticillium dahliae-Infested Field. HORTSCIENCE, 55(9), 1438–1445. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15134-20

O'Hara, C., Ojo, B., Emerson, S. R., Simenson, A. J., Peterson, S., Perkins-Veazie, P., … Lucas, E. A. (2019). Acute Freeze-Dried Mango Consumption With a High-Fat Meal has Minimal Effects on Postprandial Metabolism, Inflammation and Antioxidant Enzymes. NUTRITION AND METABOLIC INSIGHTS, 12. https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638819869946

Hartman, J. L., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Wehner, T. C. (2019). Citrulline and Arginine Are Moderately Heritable in Two Red-fleshed Watermelon Populations. HORTSCIENCE, 54(2), 200–205. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13715-18

Hartman, J. L., Wehner, T. C., Ma, G., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2019). Citrulline and Arginine Content of Taxa of Cucurbitaceae. HORTICULTURAE, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae5010022

Fall, L. A., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., & McGregor, C. (2019). QTLs associated with flesh quality traits in an elitexelite watermelon population. EUPHYTICA, 215(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-019-2356-y

Henry, J. B., Perkins-Veazie, P., McCall, I., & Whipker, B. E. (2019). Restricted Phosphorus Fertilization Increases the Betacyanin Concentration and Red Foliage Coloration of Alternanthera. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 144(4), 264–273. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04702-19

Bertucci, M. B., Jennings, K. M., Monks, D. W., Schultheis, J. R., Perkins-Veazie, P., Louws, F. J., & Jordan, D. L. (2018). Early Season Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Standard and Mini Watermelon Grafted onto Several Commercially Available Cucurbit Rootstocks. HORTTECHNOLOGY, 28(4), 459–469. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04051-18

Siddiq, M., Dolan, K. D., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Collins, J. K. (2018). Effect of pectinolytic and cellulytic enzymes on the physical, chemical, and antioxidant properties of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) juice. LWT, 92, 127–132. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.LWT.2018.02.008

Suchoff, D. H., Perkins-Veazie, P., Sederoff, H. W., Schultheis, J. R., Kleinhenz, M. D., Louws, F. J., & Gunter, C. C. (2018). Grafting the Indeterminate Tomato Cultivar Moneymaker onto Multifort Rootstock Improves Cold Tolerance. HORTSCIENCE, 53(11), 1610–1617. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13311-18

Basinger, N. T., Jennings, K. M., Monks, D. W., Mitchem, W. E., Perkins-Veazie, P. M., & Chaudhari, S. (2018). In-row Vegetation-free Strip Width Effect on Established 'Navaho' Blackberry. WEED TECHNOLOGY, 32(1), 85–89. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2017.85

Amah, D., van Biljon, A., Brown, A., Perkins-Veazie, P., Swennen, R., & Labuschagne, M. (2018). Recent advances in banana (musa spp.) biofortification to alleviate vitamin A deficiency. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(21), 3498–3510. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1495175

Wehner, T. C., Naegele, R. P., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2017). Heritability and Genetic Variance Components Associated with Citrulline, Arginine, and Lycopene Content in Diverse Watermelon Cultigens. HortScience, 52(7), 936–940. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci11255-16

Evans, S. F., Beebe, M., Mahmood, M., Janthachotikun, S., Eldoumi, H., Peterson, S., … Lucas, E. A. (2017). Mango Supplementation Has No Effects on Inflammatory Mediators in Obese Adults. NUTRITION AND METABOLIC INSIGHTS, 10. https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638817731770

Jiang, C., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., & Gunter, C. (2017). Muskmelon Fruit Quality in Response to Postharvest Essential Oil and Whey Protein Sprays. HORTSCIENCE, 52(6), 887–891. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci11328-16

Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., Fernandez, G. E., Bradish, C. M., Bushakra, J. M., Bassil, N. V., … Dossett, M. (2016). Black raspberry fruit composition over two years from seedling populations grown at four US geographic locations. Acta Horticulturae, 1133(1133), 335–338. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2016.1133.52

Shanely, R. A., Nieman, D. C., Perkins-Veazie, P., Henson, D. A., Meaney, M. P., Knab, A. M., & Cialdell-Kam, L. (2016). Comparison of Watermelon and Carbohydrate Beverage on Exercise-Induced Alterations in Systemic Inflammation, Immune Dysfunction, and Plasma Antioxidant Capacity. NUTRIENTS, 8(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8080518

Perkins-Veazie, P., Pattison, J., Fernandez, G., & Ma, G. (2016). Fruit Quality and Composition of Two Advanced North Carolina Strawberry Selections. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE, 16, 220–227. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2016.1219289

Ojo, B., El-Rassi, G. D., Payton, M. E., Perkins-Veazie, P., Clarke, S., Smith, B. J., & Lucas, E. A. (2016). Mango Supplementation Modulates Gut Microbial Dysbiosis and Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production Independent of Body Weight Reduction in C57BL/6Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 146(8), 1483–1491. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.115.226688

Kim, M. J., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Fernandez, G. E. (2016). Phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of organically grown fresh market blackberries. XI INTERNATIONAL RUBUS AND RIBES SYMPOSIUM, Vol. 1133, pp. 353–356. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2016.1133.55

Dia, M., Wehner, T. C., Perkins-Veazie, P., Hassell, R., Price, D. S., Boyhan, G. E., … Juarez, B. (2016). Stability of fruit quality traits in diverse watermelon cultivars tested in multiple environments. Horticulture Research, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/HORTRES.2016.66

Bradish, C. M., Yousef, G. G., Ma, G. Y., Perkins-Veazie, P., & Fernandez, G. E. (2015). Anthocyanin, carotenoid, tocopherol, and ellagitannin content of red raspberry cultivars grown under field or high tunnel cultivation in the Southeastern United States. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 140(2), 163–171.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Thomas, A. L., Byers, P. L., & Finn, C. E. (2015). Fruit Composition of Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) Genotypes Grown in Oregon and Missouri, USA. I INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ELDERBERRY, Vol. 1061, pp. 219–224. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2015.1061.24

Jiang, C., Perkins-Veazie, P., Blankenship, S. M., Boyette, M. D., Pesic-VanEsbroeck, Z., Jennings, K. M., & Schultheis, J. R. (2015). Occurrence, severity and initiation of internal necrosis in 'Covington' sweetpotato. HortTechnology, 25(3), 340–348.

Kim, M. J., Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., & Fernandez, G. (2015). Shelf life and changes in phenolic compounds of organically grown blackberries during refrigerated storage. POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY, 110, 257–263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2015.08.020

Brown, A. F., Yousef, G. G., Guzman, I., Chebrolu, K. K., Werner, D. J., Parker, M., … Perkins-Veazie, P. (2014). Variation of carotenoids and polyphenolics in peach and implications on breeding for modified phytochemical profiles. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 139(6), 676–686.

Fernandez, G. E., Ballington, J. R., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2013, May). 'Von' Thornless Blackberry. HORTSCIENCE, Vol. 48, pp. 654–656. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.48.5.654

Panthee, D. R., Perkins-Veazie, P., Randall, D., & Brown, A. F. (2013). Lycopene Estimation in Tomato Lines Using Infrared Absorbance and Tomato Analyzer. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 19(3), 240–255. https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2012.715324

Davis, A. R., Webber, C. L., III, Liu, W., Perkins-Veazie, P., Levi, A., & King, S. (2013). Watermelon Quality Traits as Affected by Ploidy. HORTSCIENCE, 48(9), 1113–1118. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.48.9.1113

Fernandez, G., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2013). Yield and postharvest attributes of caneberries grown under high tunnels and in the open field in North Carolina. International symposium on high tunnel horticultural crop production, 987, 89–98. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2013.987.12

Bradish, C. M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Fernandez, G. E., Xie, G., & Jia, W. (2012). Comparison of Flavonoid Composition of Red Raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) Grown in the Southern United States. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 60(23), 5779–5786. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf203474e

Perkins-Veazie, P., Davis, A., & Collins, J. K. (2012). Watermelon: From dessert to functional food. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, 60(4), 395–402.

Clark, J. R., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2011, April). 'APF-45' Primocane-fruiting Blackberry. HORTSCIENCE, Vol. 46, pp. 670–673. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.46.4.670

Figueroa, A., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., Perkins-Veazie, P. M., & Arjmandi, B. H. (2011). Effects of Watermelon Supplementation on Aortic Blood Pressure and Wave Reflection in Individuals With Prehypertension: A Pilot Study. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION, 24(1), 40–44. https://doi.org/10.1038/ajh.2010.142

Davis, A. R., Webber, C. L., III, Fish, W. W., Wehner, T. C., King, S., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2011). L-Citrulline Levels in Watermelon Cultigens Tested in Two Environments. HORTSCIENCE, 46(12), 1572–1575. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.46.12.1572

Lucas, E. A., Li, W., Peterson, S. K., Brown, A., Kuvibidila, S., Perkins-Veazie, P., … Smith, B. J. (2011). Mango modulates body fat and plasma glucose and lipids in mice fed a high-fat diet. British Journal of Nutrition, 106(10), 1495–1505. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114511002066

Vinson, E. L., III, Woods, F. M., Kemble, J. M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Davis, A., & Kessler, J. R. (2010). Use of External Indicators to Predict Maturity of Mini-watermelon Fruit. HORTSCIENCE, 45(7), 1034–1037. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.45.7.1034

Manthey, J. A., & Perkins-Veazie, P. (2009). Influences of Harvest Date and Location on the Levels of β-Carotene, Ascorbic Acid, Total Phenols, the in Vitro Antioxidant Capacity, and Phenolic Profiles of Five Commercial Varieties of Mango (Mangifera indicaL.). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 57(22), 10825–10830. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf902606h

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J. K., & Howard, L. (2008). Blueberry fruit response to postharvest application of ultraviolet radiation. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 47(3), 280–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2007.08.002

Davis, A. R., Perkins-Veazie, P., Sakata, Y., López-Galarza, S., Maroto, J. V., Lee, S.-G., … Lee, J.-M. (2008). Cucurbit Grafting. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 27(1), 50–74. https://doi.org/10.1080/07352680802053940

Collins, J. K., Wu, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Spears, K., Claypool, P. L., Baker, R. A., & Clevidence, B. A. (2007). Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults. Nutrition, 23(3), 261–266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2007.01.005

Perkins-Veazie, P., & Collins, J. K. (2006). Carotenoid Changes of Intact Watermelons after Storage. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(16), 5868–5874. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf0532664

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J. K., Davis, A. R., & Roberts, W. (2006). Carotenoid Content of 50 Watermelon Cultivars. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(7), 2593–2597. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf052066p

Collins, J. K., Davis, A. R., Adams, A., Manness, N., & Perkins-Veazie, P. M. (2006). Consumer acceptability of low-sugar watermelon sweetened with non-calorie sweetener by a Native American community. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 57(5-6), 363–368. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637480600807628

Rimando, A. M., & Perkins-Veazie, P. M. (2005). Determination of citrulline in watermelon rind. Journal of Chromatography A, 1078(1-2), 196–200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2005.05.009

Perkins-Veazie, P., & Collins, J. K. (2004). Flesh quality and lycopene stability of fresh-cut watermelon. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 31(2), 159–166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2003.08.005