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T. Mason Chizk Data-verified
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Plant Breeder
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3 h-index
8 pubs
33 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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T. Mason Chizk's research focuses on the genetic underpinnings of fruit quality and plant architecture, with a particular emphasis on tetraploid blackberry (Rubus spp.) and muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia). His work investigates the genetic control of traits such as postharvest quality, prickle development, berry color, sweetness, and acidity. Chizk utilizes genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify key genetic loci and candidate genes influencing these phenotypes.
His research extends to the development and application of molecular breeding strategies within the Arkansas fruit breeding program. He has also contributed to the development of phenotyping software, such as ShinyFruit, to aid in the interactive assessment of fruit characteristics. Chizk collaborates with researchers including Margaret Worthington, Lacy Nelson, John R. Clark, and Carmen A Johns, all at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Metrics
- h-index: 3
- Publications: 8
- Citations: 33
Selected Publications
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A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry (2025)
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Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry (2025)
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ShinyFruit: interactive fruit phenotyping software and its application in blackberry (2023)
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Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality (2023)
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Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> ) (2022)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Margaret Worthington
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
John R. Clark
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
Lacy Nelson
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
7 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 7 shared publications
Carmen A Johns
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 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 6 shared publications
Hamid Ashrafi
North Carolina State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
Rishi Aryal
North Carolina State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
Alexander Silva
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
- A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry
Michael A. Hardigan
United States Department of Agriculture (US)
3 shared publications
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
- A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry
Renee T. Threlfall
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
- Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry
Ellen Thompson
Newbury College (US)
2 shared publications
- Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry
- Genetic Control of Prickles in Tetraploid Blackberry
Aruna Varanasi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
1 shared publication
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
Autumn Brown
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
1 shared publication
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
Luke R. Howard
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
Patrick J. Conner
University of Georgia (US)
1 shared publication
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
Rosa Figueroa‐Balderas
University of California, Davis (US)
1 shared publication
- Glutathione S-transferase: a candidate gene for berry color in muscadine grapes ( <i>Vitis rotundifoli</i> <i>a</i> )
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