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Margaret Worthington Data-verified
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Assistant Professor
faculty
19 h-index
101 pubs
1,482 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Margaret Worthington's research focuses on plant genetics and breeding, with a particular emphasis on fruit crops and forage grasses. Her work involves utilizing genomic tools and advanced analytical methods to understand genetic diversity and identify key loci associated with desirable traits. She has investigated fruit quality hotspots in peach and identified loci controlling postharvest quality in blackberry, contributing to advancements in plant breeding for improved agricultural outcomes. Worthington also studies plant responses to environmental stressors, examining gene expression in hybrid Brachiaria genotypes under water stress. Her research extends to the development of genetic tools, such as multiplexed SNP arrays for selective breeding and species conservation. She has a publication record of 101 articles, with an h-index of 19 and over 1,400 citations, and collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
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- h-index: 19
- Publications: 101
- Citations: 1,482
Selected Publications
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Leaf Shape Locus Maps to Chromosome 1 in Muscadine Grape (2026)
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The control of prickle formation in <i>Rubus</i> (2025)
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A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry (2025)
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Blackberry Long-cane Cold Storage and Forcing Strategy Effects on Flower and Fruit Development (2025)
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Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry (2025)
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First Report of Fusarium Wilt of Blackberry (<i>Rubus</i> subgenus <i>Rubus</i>) Caused by <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>mori</i> in Arkansas (2025)
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Impact of harvest date and year on the volatile and physicochemical properties of fresh-market blackberry cultivars (2025)
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Blackberry Growth Monitoring and Feature Quantification with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Remote Sensing (2024)
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ShinyFruit: interactive fruit phenotyping software and its application in blackberry (2023)
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Analysis of the Aroma Volatile Profile of Muscadine Grape Germplasm by Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Coupled with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (2023)
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A multiplexed plant–animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications (2023)
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Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality (2023)
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Regulation of plants developed through new breeding techniques must ensure societal benefits (2023)
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Identifying Unique Quality Attributes of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries (2023)
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Muscadine Grape Breeding (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
John R. Clark
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
17 shared publications
In database
- Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Effect of Harvest Time and Fruit Firmness on Red Drupelet Reversion in Blackberry
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
- Phenolics and Volatiles in Arkansas Fresh-Market Blackberries (<i>Rubus</i> subgenus <i>Rubus</i> Watson)
Showing 5 of 17 shared publications
Renee T. Threlfall
University of Arkansas System
8 shared publications
In database
- Effect of Harvest Time and Fruit Firmness on Red Drupelet Reversion in Blackberry
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
- Phenolics and Volatiles in Arkansas Fresh-Market Blackberries (<i>Rubus</i> subgenus <i>Rubus</i> Watson)
- Identifying Unique Quality Attributes of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries
- Impact of harvest date and year on the volatile and physicochemical properties of fresh-market blackberry cultivars
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Lacy Nelson
University of Arkansas System
8 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Advances in molecular breeding of blackberries in the Arkansas fruit breeding program
- Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
T. Mason Chizk
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
8 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- ShinyFruit: interactive fruit phenotyping software and its application in blackberry
- Advances in molecular breeding of blackberries in the Arkansas fruit breeding program
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Rishi Aryal
North Carolina State University (US)
8 shared publications
- A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry ( <i>Rubus argutus</i> , cv. “Hillquist”)
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- A multiplexed plant–animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications
- A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Hamid Ashrafi
North Carolina State University (US)
8 shared publications
- A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry ( <i>Rubus argutus</i> , cv. “Hillquist”)
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- A multiplexed plant–animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications
- A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Ksenija Gašić
Clemson University (US)
7 shared publications
- Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Multi-environment genomic prediction for soluble solids content in peach (Prunus persica)
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: from QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
- Using SNP arrays to leverage historical data sets for improved prediction accuracy and study of G×E×M in peach
- Corrigendum: Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Carmen A Johns
University of Arkansas System
7 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Advances in molecular breeding of blackberries in the Arkansas fruit breeding program
- Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Nahla Bassil
United States Department of Agriculture (US)
6 shared publications
- A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry ( <i>Rubus argutus</i> , cv. “Hillquist”)
- A multiplexed plant–animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications
- A multiplexed plant-animal SNP array for selective breeding and species conservation applications
- A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry ( <i>Rubus argutus</i> , cv. ‘Hillquist’)
- Anecdote of homozygosity in black raspberry (<i>Rubus occidentalis</i>)
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Alexander Silva
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Blackberry Growth Monitoring and Feature Quantification with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Remote Sensing
- UAV Remote Sensing for Blackberry Flower Intensity Assessment
- The control of prickle formation in <i>Rubus</i>
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Cássia da Silva Linge
University of Milan (IT)
5 shared publications
- Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Multi-environment genomic prediction for soluble solids content in peach (Prunus persica)
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: from QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
- Using SNP arrays to leverage historical data sets for improved prediction accuracy and study of G×E×M in peach
- Corrigendum: Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
Zena Rawandoozi
Texas A&M University (US)
5 shared publications
- Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Multi-environment genomic prediction for soluble solids content in peach (Prunus persica)
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: from QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
- Corrigendum: Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: From QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
David Byrne
Texas A&M University (US)
5 shared publications
- Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Multi-environment genomic prediction for soluble solids content in peach (Prunus persica)
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: from QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
- Corrigendum: Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: From QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
Luke R. Howard
5 shared publications
In database
- Effect of Harvest Time and Fruit Firmness on Red Drupelet Reversion in Blackberry
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
- Phenolics and Volatiles in Arkansas Fresh-Market Blackberries (<i>Rubus</i> subgenus <i>Rubus</i> Watson)
- Identifying Unique Quality Attributes of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries
- Impact of harvest date on size, composition, and volatiles of Arkansas fresh-market blackberries
Lichun Cai
Clemson University (US)
4 shared publications
- Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: from QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
- Corrigendum: Multi-Locus Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveal Fruit Quality Hotspots in Peach Genome
- Ppe.RPT/SSC-1: From QTL mapping to a predictive KASP test for ripening time and soluble solids concentration in peach
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