Cloning Research

Recent Publications

Development of TA-cloning vectors for promoter screening in monocots and dicots.  Dhillon, T., E. M. Dlugosz, J. N. Burris, S. Lenaghan, and C. N. Stewart, Jr..  2016.  World Congress on In Vitro Biology SIVB, San Diego, CA.

Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer.  Edwards, J. L., and F. N. Schrick.  2015.  Bovine Reproduction, hard copy book published during reporting period Pages 771-783, Chapter 82, in Bovine Reproduction, First Edition, editor Richard M. Hopper; 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Cloning and overexpression of two plant glycosyl hydrolases involved in cell wall synthesis for reduced recalcitrance in switchgrass.  Willis, J. D., A. G. Collins, J. N. Grant, D. G. J. Mann, M. Mazarei, and C. N. Stewart, Jr..  2012.  Bioenergy Science Center (BESC) Retreat, Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Functional cloning and characterization of antibiotic resistance genes from chicken gut microbiome.  Zhou, W., Y. Wang, and J. Lin.  2012.  Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 78:3028-3032.

Molecular cloning and biochemical characterization of an Endo-β-mannanase gene from soybean for soybean meal improvement.  Lin, J., V. R. Pantalone, Li, G.L., and F. Chen.  2011.  J. Agri. Food Chem., 59:4622-4628. [Abstract]

Identification, cloning, and expression of a GHF9 cellulase from Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae).  Willis, J. D., B. Oppert, C. J. Oppert, W. E. Klingeman, and J. L. Jurat-Fuentes.  2011.  J. Insect Physiol., 57(2): 300-306. [Abstract]

Functional cloning and characterization of antibiotic resistance genes from chicken gut microflora.  Zhou, W.  2011.  MS thesis.

cDNA cloning and functional characterization of a phenylpropanoid biosynthesis repressor- PvMYB1 in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum).  Shen, H., X. Z. He, C. Poovaiah, H. Wang, L. Jackson, C. N. Stewart, Jr., Chen, F., and R. Dixon.  2010.  Fourth BESC Science Retreat, Asheville, June 20-23 2010, poster 102.

Functional cloning of novel antibiotic resistance genes in chicken gut microflora.  Zhou, W., and J. Lin.  2010.  91th Annual Meeting of Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. Abst. 111. Dec 5-7, Chicago.

Cloning and characterization of the Cry1Ac-binding alkaline phosphatase (HvALP) from Heliothis virescens.  Perera, O.P., Willis, J.D., Adang, M.J., and J. L. Jurat-Fuentes.  2009.  Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 39(4):294-302. [Abstract]

The Cloning Game: Propagation of softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood stem cuttings.  Pulte, A. J.  2009.  State-by-State Gardening Magazine, (published in 8 separate magazines) July/August.

Identification and characterization of novel cellulases from Dissosteira carolina (Orhoptera: Acrididae) and molecular cloning and expression of an endo-β-1,4-glucanase from Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae).  Willis, J.D.  2009.  M.S. Thesis.