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Collection of packages, scripts and data related to our research on Blueberry. The blueberry research project is led by Dr. Lisa J. Rowland at USDA-ARS.


Weather

Summary of average daily temperatures (1995-2016) in Beltsville, MD.

Optimal Plan

Identify the optimal qPCR sampling plan within the limits of a given budget by using replicates when they are expected to have the greatest benefit. See an example here.

Reference Genes

A set of reference genes for use in real-time qPCR studies of blueberry and related plants of the Ericaceae family.

Rhododendron spp

To gain a better understanding of cold acclimation in rhododendron, blueberry and in woody perennials in general, we used the 2D-DIGE technique to analyze the rhododendron proteome exposed to freezing temperatures.

NBS gene family

Genome-scale examination of the NBS-encoding gene family.