Julie A. Thomas Source Confirmed

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Researcher

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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23 h-index 73 pubs 1,666 cited

Research Areas

Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies Protein Structure and Dynamics

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Julie A. Thomas's research focuses on the genetic dissection of complex traits in rice, particularly in response to environmental stresses. Her work has involved identifying genomic regions and quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with traits such as grain yield components, chalkiness, grain characteristics, and chlorophyll content. These studies utilize high-throughput SNP markers and recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations to map genetic variations.

Thomas has investigated the impact of high nighttime temperatures and drought conditions on rice physiology and quality. Her publications include analyses of these stresses in diverse rice panels and RIL populations, aiming to understand the molecular basis of tolerance and adaptation. She also contributes to broader biological research, with a publication on the structural studies of phage G tails, demonstrating atypical tail contraction mechanisms.

Her scholarly contributions are reflected in a h-index of 23 and over 1,600 citations across 73 publications. Thomas actively leads a research group and maintains an active lab website, indicating ongoing research endeavors. She collaborates with several colleagues at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Andy Pereira and Yheni Dwiningsih, on multiple shared publications, highlighting a collaborative research network.

Metrics

  • h-index: 23
  • Publications: 73
  • Citations: 1,666

Selected Publications

  • Integrative Genomic Analyses to Unravel Genomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated with Flag Leaf Photosynthesis at the Reproductive Stage in Rice (2025) DOI
  • Rice master regulator ‘HYR’ enhances growth and defense mechanisms with consequences for fall armyworm growth and host selection (2025) DOI
  • GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars (2023) DOI
  • High Daytime Temperature Responsive MicroRNA Profiles in Developing Grains of Rice Varieties with Contrasting Chalkiness (2023) DOI
  • GWAS and genomic selection for marker-assisted development of sucrose enriched soybean cultivars (2023) DOI
  • Molecular mapping and characterization of QTLs for grain quality traits in a RIL population of US rice under high nighttime temperature stress (2023) DOI
  • Molecular mapping and characterization of QTLs for grain quality traits in a RIL population of US rice under high nighttime temperature stress (2022) DOI
  • Identification of QTLs and Candidate Loci Associated with Drought-Related Traits of the K/Z RIL Rice Population (2022) DOI
  • Identification of Genomic Regions Controlling Chalkiness and Grain Characteristics in a Recombinant Inbred Line Rice Population Based on High-Throughput SNP Markers (2021) DOI
  • Genetic Dissection of Grain Yield Component Traits Under High Nighttime Temperature Stress in a Rice Diversity Panel (2021) DOI
  • Quantitative Trait Loci and Candidate Gene Identification for Chlorophyll Content in RIL Rice Population under Drought Conditions (2021) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Julie Thomas University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 12 shared publications Andy Pereira University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 11 shared publications Yheni Dwiningsih University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 7 shared publications Charles Ruiz University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 5 shared publications Awais Riaz University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 4 shared publications Theresa Makawa Phiri University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2 shared publications Kenani Chiwina University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2 shared publications Derek J. Dean University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2 shared publications

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