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2025
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T. Mason Chizk
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Plant Breeder
Also affiliated: University of Arkansas System (2024–2025)
Unknown Researcher
4 h-index
8 pubs
39 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
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: 4
- Publications: 8
- Citations: 39
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
5 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> )
- ShinyFruit: interactive fruit phenotyping software and its application in blackberry
- Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry
- A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry
John R. Clark
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 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> )
- ShinyFruit: interactive fruit phenotyping software and its application in blackberry
- Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry
- A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry
Lacy Nelson
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
4 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 sweetness and acidity in blackberry
- A Single Genomic Region Controls Primocane Fruiting in Tetraploid Blackberry
Carmen A Johns
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
- Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in 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
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> )
Mélanie Massonnet
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> )
Dario Cantù
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> )
Hamid Ashrafi
North Carolina State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
Rishi Aryal
North Carolina State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Genome-wide association identifies key loci controlling blackberry postharvest quality
Jackie A. Lee
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
1 shared publication
In database
- ShinyFruit: interactive fruit phenotyping software and its application in blackberry
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