Grain amaranths are defoliation tolerant crop species capable of utilizing stem and root carbohydrate reserves to sustain vegetative and reproductive growth after leaf loss.

by Erandi Vargas-Ortiz, Eduardo Espitia-Rangel, Axel Tiessen, John Paul Délano-Frier
Published 2013-01-01

Genetic mapping identifies loci that influence tomato resistance against Colorado potato beetles

by Erandi Vargas-Ortiz, Itay Gonda, John R. Smeda, Martha A. Mutschler, James J. Giovannoni, Georg Jander
Published 2018-05-01

Highest Defoliation Tolerance in Amaranthus cruentus Plants at Panicle Development Is Associated With Sugar Starvation Responses

by Ismael Cisneros-Hernández, Erandi Vargas-Ortiz, Estefany S. Sánchez-Martínez, Norma Martínez-Gallardo, Daniela Soto González, John Paul Délano-Frier
Published 2021-06-01