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Whitaker, Vance Faculty Member
Positions
- Faculty, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center , Florida Agricultural Experiment Station 2009 -
- Associate Professor, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center , Florida Agricultural Experiment Station 2009 -
- Graduate Research Assistant, University of Minnesota 2003 - 2009
- Research Fellow, University of Minnesota 2009
Dr. Vance Whitaker’s research program in strawberry breeding and genetics develops cultivars for the Florida strawberry industry that possess desirable yield patterns, flavor, postharvest quality, disease resistance and other traits. Cultivar development is enhanced by genetic characterization of traits and through collaborative research with a statewide team of University of Florida researchers in the areas of genomics, pathology, production, and postharvest. Dr. Whitaker’s extension program involves the training of extension agents as well as on-farm trials of advanced selections, field days, and newsletter articles.
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Affiliation
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- Gulf Coast Research and Education Center Assistant Professor, Strawberry Breeding and Genetics 2009 -
Publications
selected publications
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academic article
- Disease Resistance Genetics and Genomics in Octoploid Strawberry. G3-Genes Genomes Genetics. 3315-3332. 2019
- FaRCa1: a major subgenome-specific locus conferring resistance to Colletotrichum acutatum in strawberry. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 2019
- FaRCg1: a quantitative trait locus conferring resistance to Colletotrichum crown rot caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in octoploid strawberry.. TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik. 131:2167-2177. 2018
- FaRCg1: a quantitative trait locus conferring resistance to Colletotrichum crown rot caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in octoploid strawberry.. TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik. 131:2167-2177. 2018
- High-Throughput Marker Assays for Farpc2-Mediated Resistance to Phytophthora Crown Rot in Octoploid Strawberry. Molecular Breeding. 38. 2018
- Generating Improved Experimental Designs With Spatially and Genetically Correlated Observations Using Mixed Models. Agronomy-Basel. 8. 2018
- Identification of a Methyltransferase Catalyzing the Final Step of Methyl Anthranilate Synthesis in Cultivated Strawberry. Bmc Plant Biology. 17. 2017
- Pedigree-Based Analysis in a Multiparental Population of Octoploid Strawberry Reveals Qtl Alleles Conferring Resistance to Phytophthora Cactorum. G3-Genes Genomes Genetics. 7:1707-1719. 2017
- An Experimental Validation of Genomic Selection in Octoploid Strawberry 2017
- Clarifying sub-genomic positions of QTLs for flowering habit and fruit quality in U.S. strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa) breeding populations using pedigree-based QTL analysis. Horticulture research. 2017
- Physicochemical Characterization and Postharvest Performance of the New Sensation (R) `Florida127' Strawberry Compared to Commercial Standards 2016
- Detection of Strawberry necrotic shock virus using conventional and TaqMan(®) quantitative RT-PCR. Journal of virological methods. 2016
- Farxf1: a Locus Conferring Resistance to Angular Leaf Spot Caused By Xanthomonas Fragariae in Octoploid Strawberry. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 129:1191-1201. 2016
- Mini Review: Potential Applications of Non-host Resistance for Crop Improvement. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2016
- Optimizing Yield Distribution Under Biological and Economic Constraints: Florida Strawberries As a Model for Perishable Commodities. Agricultural Systems. 141:113-120. 2015
- Identifying Resistance to Crown Rot Caused By Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides in Strawberry 2015
- Initial Crown Diameter of Strawberry Bare-Root Transplants Affects Early and Total Fruit Yield 2015-04-01
- Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a 90 K Axiom (R) Snp Array for the Allo-Octoploid Cultivated Strawberry Fragaria X Ananassa. Bmc Genomics. 16. 2015-03-01
- Characterization of Fragaria Virginiana and F. Chiloensis in a Minimal-Chill, Winter Annual Production System. HortScience. 49:848-855. 2014-07-01
- Identification of a Strawberry Flavor Gene Candidate Using An Integrated Genetic-Genomic-Analytical Chemistry Approach. Bmc Genomics. 15. 2014-04-01
- An Evaluation of Us Strawberry Producers Trait Prioritization: Evidence From Audience Surveys. HortScience. 49:188-193. 2014-02-01
- Genetic Variation and Gains in Resistance of Strawberry To Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides. Phytopathology. 104:67-74. 2014-01-01
- Evaluation of Strawberry Species and Cultivars for Powdery Mildew Resistance in Open-Field and High Tunnel Production Systems. HortScience. 48:1125-1129. 2013-09-01
- Within-Season Stability of Strawberry Soluble Solids Content. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 138:190-197. 2013-05-01
- A Genome-Enabled, High-Throughput, and Multiplexed Fingerprinting Platform for Strawberry (Fragaria L.) 2013-03-01
- Changes in Strawberry Volatile Sulfur Compounds Due To Genotype, Fruit Maturity and Sample Preparation. Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 27:398-404. 2012-11-01
- Estimation of Genetic Parameters for 12 Fruit and Vegetative Traits in the University of Florida Strawberry Breeding Population. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 137:316-324. 2012-09-01
- Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Gains for Color Traits of Strawberry. Euphytica. 186:303-311. 2012-07-01
- Detection of the Linalool-Producing Nes1 Variant Across Diverse Strawberry (Fragaria Spp.) Accessions. Plant Breeding. 131:437-443. 2012-06-01
- Winterstar (Tm) ('Fl 05-107') Strawberry. HortScience. 47:296-298. 2012-02-01
- The Role of Temperature in the Late-Season Decline in Soluble Solids Content of Strawberry Fruit in a Subtropical Production System. HortScience. 46:1562-1566. 2011-11-01
- Historical Trends in Strawberry Fruit Quality Revealed By a Trial of University of Florida Cultivars and Advanced Selections. HortScience. 46:553-557. 2011-04-01
- Evaluation of Roses From the Earth-Kind (R) Trials: Black Spot (Diplocarpon Rosae Wolf) Resistance and Ploidy. HortScience. 45:1779-1787. 2010-12-01
- Rdr3, a Novel Locus Conferring Black Spot Disease Resistance in Tetraploid Rose: Genetic Analysis, Lrr Profiling, and Scar Marker Development. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 120:573-585. 2010-02-01
- Rdr3, a novel locus conferring black spot disease resistance in tetraploid rose: genetic analysis, LRR profiling, and SCAR marker development.. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 120. 2010
Research
principal investigator on
- Redefining Early Strawberry Varieties for Florida awarded by US Department of Agriculture 2014 - 2017
- Rosbreed: Combining Disease Resistance With Horticultural Quality in New Rosaceous Cultivars awarded by US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2014 - 2015
- The Clean Plant Program: Timely Generation of Clean Planting Stock for the Florida Strawberry Industry awarded by Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation 2014 - 2015
- Developing Superior Flavor in Florida Strawberries (Part Ii): From Lab to Market awarded by US Department of Agriculture 2012 - 2015
- The Clean Plant Program: Timely Generation of Clean Plantingstock for the Florida Strawberry Industry awarded by Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation 2013 - 2014
- The Clean Plant Program: Timely Generation of Clean Plantingstock for the Florida Strawberry Industry awarded by Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation 2012 - 2013
- The Clean Plant Program: Timely Generation of Clean Planting Stock for the Florida Strawberry Industry awarded by Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation 2011 - 2012
- Evaluation of the Fragaria Supercore Collection for Powdery Mildew and Spider Mite Resistance awarded by US Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service 2011 - 2012
- Breeding for Crown Rot Resistance in Southeastern Strawberries: a Collaborative Approach awarded by North American Strawberry Growers Association 2010 - 2011
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Teaching
teaching activities
- HOS6905 Fall 2011 1178 HOS6905 Fall 2011 1178
- HOS7979 Fall 2010 8333 HOS7979 Fall 2010 8333
- HOS7979 Fall 2011 8333 HOS7979 Fall 2011 8333
- HOS7979 Fall 2011 9596 HOS7979 Fall 2011 9596
- HOS7979 Fall 2012 9596
- HOS7979 Spring 2010 2579 HOS7979 Spring 2010 2579
- HOS7979 Spring 2011 2579 HOS7979 Spring 2011 2579
- HOS7979 Spring 2011 5796 HOS7979 Spring 2011 5796
- HOS7979 Spring 2011 8760 HOS7979 Spring 2011 8760
- HOS7979 Summer 2010 8310 HOS7979 Summer 2010 8310
- HOS7979 Summer 2011 7652 HOS7979 Summer 2011 7652
- HOS7979 Summer 2011 7E65 HOS7979 Summer 2011 7E65
- HOS7980 Fall 2012 9591
- HOS7980 Summer 2012 7632
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics, University of Minnesota 2009
- M.S. in Plant Breeding and Moecular Genetics, University of Minnesota 2006
- B.S. in Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University 2003
Contact
full name
- Vance M Whitaker
mailing address
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14625 CR 672
Wimauma
FL
33598