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Kikkert, Julie R
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- Extension Associate Sr, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
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research overview
- Conduct field research on commercial vegetable crops to improve profitability for NY farmers. Focus on the processing vegetable industry which includes beets, carrots, peas, snap beans and sweet corn. Additional work on cabbage.
research activities
principal investigator on
- 2010 LEGUME IPMPIPE SUB-NEW YORK awarded by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE-USDA 2010 - 2013
co-principal investigator on
- IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SNAP BEAN INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK THROUGHN RESISTANCE TO APHID-TRANSMITTED VIRUSES awarded by AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV, USDA 2009 - 2012
- SUMMER COVER CROPS FOR WEED SUPPRESSION AND SOIL QUALITY IN ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION awarded by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE-USDA 2009 - 2013
area(s) of concentration/expertise
keywords
- Vegetable Crops
Publications
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academic article
- Swede midge, 10 years of invasion of crucifer crops in North America. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:709-716. 2011
- Row width, population density and harvest date effects on marketable yield of table beets. HortTechnology. 20:560-567. 2010
- Disease resistance analyses of transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes. . Acta Horticulturae. 827:379-384. 2009
- Biolistic transformation of grapevine using minimal gene cassette technology. Plant Cell Reports. 25:807-814. 2006
- Detection of swede midge in New York, a new pest of cruciferous plants in the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99:1310-1315. 2006
- Evaluation of transgenic ‘Chardonnay’ (Vitis vinifera) containing magainin genes for resistance to crown gall and powdery mildew diseases. Transgenic Research. 15:69-82. 2006
- Long-term study of somatic embryogenesis from anthers and ovaries of twelve grapevine (Vitis sp.) genotypes. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plant. 41:232-239. 2005
- Genetic transformation of Vitis vinifera to improve disease resistance. Acta Horticulturae. 603:303-308. 2003
- High-efficiency biolistic co-transformation and regeneration of ‘Chardonnay’ (Vitis vinifera L.) containing npt-II and antimicrobial peptide genes. Plant Cell Reports. 22:252-260. 2003
- Transgenic plantlets of 'Chancellor' grapevine (Vitis sp.) from biolistic transformation of embryogenic cell suspensions. Plant Cell Reports. 15:311-316. 1996
- Increase in somatic embryo production from grape by phosphinothricin. Plant Cell Reports. 14:380-384. 1995
- Optimization of biolistic transformation of embryogenic grape cell suspensions. Plant Cell Reports. 12:585-589. 1993
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article
- A review of herbicides for use in table beets in 2012 2012
- Are you prepared to manage nightshades in processing peas? 2012
- Armyworm are poised to eat your vegetable crops 2012
- Armyworm populations remain a concern 2012
- Cabbage Research Grants Awarded - 2012 2012
- Conditions are favorable for powdery mildew of carrot, parsley and related crops 2012
- Don’t get burned by leafhoppers on beans 2012
- Fungicides to control powdery mildew of carrot & parsley 2012
- Grants for processing crops awarded 2012
- Leaf diseases in sweet corn are beginning to appear 2012
- Lima bean herbicides: Know the difference from snap bean herbicides 2012
- Management of Cercospora leaf spot disease of beets, swiss chard and spinach 2012
- Managing molds in snap beans 2012
- New York vegetable processing plants being sold. 2012
- Prepare for cucurbit downy mildew 2012
- Report all armyworm damage to your county FSA 2012
- Where’s the water? Erie Canal breach affects local growers 2012
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: What’s the Concern for Western NY Vegetable Growers? 2011
- Carrots: Managing special weed problems 2011
- Cool, wet spring favors seed corn maggot 2011
- Leaf spot diseases in carrots & beets 2011
- Manage nightshades to reduce crop loss 2011
- Not just for corn: European corn borer in snap beans, peppers and potatoes 2011
- Peas: Early season weed control 2011
- Peas: Scout for weeds now! 2011
- Phytophthora blight thrives in wet soils 2011
- Snap beans: Time to control molds 2011
- Time to watch for fungal leaf diseases in sweet corn 2011
- Vegetables are sensitive to many field crop herbicides 2011
- Weed management in carrots 2011
- Weed mapping can minimize costly weed escapes in future vegetable crops. 2011
- Why are my pea plants dying? 2011
- Availability of Ro-Neet herbicide for beet and spinach growers 2010
- Use caution with tank mixes in cabbage 2010
- Viruses in beans: Symptoms & Vectors 2010
- Welcome to the 2010 edition of Veg Edge 2010
- New GoalTender PostEmergence Label for Cole Crops 2009
- PestMinder 2009
- Sustainable Vegetable Production in the Willamette Valley 2009
- Pestminder Weekly Newsletter 2008
- Genetic engineering of grapevines for improved disease resistance 1996
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booksection
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chapter
- Grapevine Genetic Engineering. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of Grapevine. 387-404. 2001
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conference paper
- New Developments in Controlling Alternaria Leaf Spot in Cole Crops.. 2012 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo and Becker Forum Proceedings.. 2012
- Updates on Phytophthora blight and new materials tested for white and gray mold control on snap beans. Proceedings of the Processing Vegetable Session, Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, January 24-26, 2012, Syracuse, NY. http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/expo/index.php. 2012
- VEG EDGE WEEKLY SEASONAL NEWSLETTER. Proceedings of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents 97th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, July 15-19, 2012, Charleston, SC. 2012
- Asian soybean aphid as a vector for bean viruses: Why the biennial cycle? . Proceedings of the 2011 Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/expo. 2011
- Introducing the new swede midge website. Proceedings of the 2011 Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/expo. 2011
- Viruses in beans: symptoms and vectors. Proceedings of the 2010 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo. 48-50. 2010
- Weed escapes in processing peas, 2009. Proceedings of the 2010 Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo. 41-42. 2010
- Disease resistance analyses of transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes. Acta Hort.: 9th Intern. Conf. on Grape Genetics and Breeding. 2007
- Planning your attack: Know your weeds and your management options. Proc. Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo. 90-92. 2007
- Planning your attack: Know your weeds and your management options. Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo. 90-92. 2007
- What are your neighbors doing? Weed management strategies and herbicide use in New York crucifer fields. Proc. Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo. 86-88. 2007
- What are your neighbors doing? Weed management strategies and herbicide use in New York crucifer fields. Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo. 86-88. 2007
- Disease resistance analyses of transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes. Proc. 9th Int. Conf. Grape Genetics and Breeding. 2006
- The swede midge invasion and how to control this potentially devastating pest. Proceedings of the NYS Fruit and Vegetable Conference. 2006
- Bringing knowledge and solutions to farmers and gardeners at risk for a new invasive insect pest, the swede midge. Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. 69-70. 2005
- Comparative transgene expression in Chardonnay between minimal cassette and circular plasmid transformation. Proc. International Grapevine Genomic Symposium. 2005
- Cornell Vegetable Program prepares farmers for invasion of a new insect pest, the swede midge. Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. 97. 2005
- Disease resistance studies with transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes. Acta Horticulturae. 493-498. 2005
- Swede midge identification guide. Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. 149. 2005
- Testing transgenic grapevines for resistance to Pierce’s disease. Proceedings of the 2005 Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium. 58-61. 2005
- Disease resistance studies with transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes. Acta Horticulturae. 493-498. 2004
- Improving our understanding of substance transport across graft unions. Calif. Dept. of Food and Agriculture. 2004
- Genetic transformation of Vitis vinifera to improve disease resistance. Acta Horticulturae. 303-308. 2003
- Testing transgenic grapevines for resistance to Pierce’s disease. Proceedings of the 2003 Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium. Calif. Dept. of Food and Agriculture. 8-11 Dec. 2003. 30-32. 2003
- New Wine Grape Varieties: What's on the Horizon?. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Midwest Regional Grape and Wine Conference, 2-4 February 2002. 41-47. 2002
- Differences in GUS expression among grapevine transformants. Acta Horticulturae. 437-443. 2000
- Expression of a fungal chitinase in Vitis vinifera L. 'Merlot' and 'Chardonnay' plants produced by biolistic transformation. Acta Horticulturae. 297-303. 2000
- Genetic Engineering of Grapevine (Vitis sp.) for Enhancement of Disease Resistance. Acta Horticulturae. 273-279. 1997
- Genetic engineering of commercial varieties of Vitis sp. for resistance to fungal diseases. Proc. Fourth International Symposium on Cool Climate Viticulture and Enology. 16-20 July 1996, Rochester, New York. 1997
- Genetic Engineering of Grapevine (Vitis sp.) for Enhancement of Disease Resistance. International Symposium on In Vitro Culture and Horticultural Breeding. ISHS. 16-21 June 1996. 1996
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conference poster
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document part
- Biolistic transformation of Chardonnay (Vitis vinifera L.) using minimal gene cassette technology 2007
- The impact of row width and plant population on table beet size and yield. 1010. 2007
- Disease resistance analyses of transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes 2006
- Comparative transgene expression in Chardonnay between minimal cassette and circular plasmid transformation 2005
- Transformacion de ‘Chardonnay’ con genes de la familia maginina. Regeneracion de plantas transgenics con resistencia al crown gall (Agrobacterium vitis) y al oidium (Uncinula necator) 2005
- Biolistic transformation of grapevine using minimal gene cassette technology 2004
- Comparative transgene expression in ‘Chardonnay’ between minimal cassette and circular plasmid transformation 2004
- Disease resistance studies with transgenic grapevines that contain endochitinase or antimicrobial peptide genes 2004
- Expression of magainin genes in transgenic ‘Chardonnay’ and disease resistance analyses 2003
- Genetic transformation of Vitis vinifera to improve disease resistance 2003
- Genetic transformation of Vitis vinifera to improve disease resistance 2002
- Magainin and npt-II gene co-integration in grapevine genomic DNA after particle co-bombardment 2002
- Genetic transformation of grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.) with disease resistance genes. 2. 2000
- Optimization of media for somatic embryogenesis of Concord grapevine (Vitis x Labruscana L.H. Bailey) 1999
- Regeneration and characterization of genetically engineered grapevine (V. vinifera L. 'Merlot') 1999
- Expression of a fungal chitinase in Vitis vinifera L. 'Merlot' and 'Chardonnay' plants produced by biolistic transformation 1998
- Differences in GUS expression among grapevine transformants 1997
- Somatic embryogenesis from anthers and ovaries of six grapevine (Vitis sp.) cultivars. 314-315. 1997
- Genetic engineering of commercial varieties of Vitis sp. for resistance to fungal diseases 1996
- Major Plant-Parasitic nematodes 2011
- Phytophthora capsici and Pythium species 2011
- Seedling Establishment 2011
- 2009 Production Guide for Organic Beans for Processing 2009
- 2009 Production Guide for Organic Carrots for Processing 2009
- 2009 Production Guide for Organic Peas for Processing 2009
- Swede Midge 2003
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Service
outreach overview
- Specialize in Extension/Outreach to commercial vegetable farmers and related industry in western, NY. Focus on processing vegetable crops including beets, carrots, peas, snap beans and sweet corn.
service to the profession
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents Professional Society 1999 -
- Amercian Society for Horticultural Sciences Professional Society 1982 -
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Horticulture & Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1989
- M.S. in Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1985
- B.S. in Horticulture, University of Maryland 1983
awards and honors
- 2012 Regional Finalist, Communication Award-Team Newsletter for the VEG EDGE WEEKLY newsletter of the Cornell Vegetable Program., 2012
- Outstanding New Extension Publication, 2011
- Achievement Award, 2009
- First Place Poster - Weed Management Education Improves Profit for Pea Growers, 2009
- Project Leader of the Year, 2006
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- CALS
research keyword
- Vegetable Crops
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