CURRICULUM VITAE
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-8611
NAME: Zemetra, Robert Stafford
DATE: March 1, 2012
RANK OR TITLE: Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics
DEPARTMENT: Department of Crop and Soil Science
OFFICE LOCATION: Crop Science 321B
OFFICE PHONE: (541) 737-4278
DATE OF PRESENT RANK OR TITLE: July 1, 1998
EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL:
B.S., Plant Science, 1976, University of California, Davis
M.S., Agronomy, 1979, Colorado State University
Ph.D., Agronomy, 1983, Colorado State University
EXPERIENCE:
In Educational Institutions since Receipt of Bachelor’s Degree:
Teaching:
1979, 1982, Colorado State University
Beginning Genetics (summer)
1984-2011, University of Idaho
Introduction to Plant Science - PlSc 102 (fall), 1990, 1991, 2005, 2006
General Genetics - Gen 314 (spring), 1985-2011
Nutrition and Genetics – FCS/PlSc 404 (spring), 2001, 2002
Cereal Science – PlSc 408 (spring), 2007, 2009, 2011
Field Trip - PlSc 480 (fall), 1986-2001
Graduate Seminar - PlSc 501 (spring, fall), 1987-88, 2000-2002
Plant Cytogenetics - PlSc 520 (alt. spring), 1989-2010
Master’s Research and Thesis - PlSc 500 (fall, spring), 1986-2010
Genetics Practicum - PlSc 597 (spring), 1994-2010
Doctoral Research and Dissertation - PlSc 600 (fall, spring), 1991-2010
Directed Study - PlSc 399 (spring), 1986-2010
2011-present, Oregon State University
Plant Tissue Culture – Hort 441/541 (winter)
Graduate Programs Directed:
Rosebourgh, Colleen (in progress). Development of two-gene Clearfield soft white winter wheat.
Master’s. Oregon State University
Gallagos, Michael (in progress). Evaluating winter wheat for response to Aluminum evaluating the
genotype x treatment interaction of winter wheat with nitrogen fertilizer. Master’s. Oregon
State University
Vasquez, Maria Doloris (in progress). Identification of molecular markers associated with crown/root
diseases of winter wheat. Ph.D., Oregon State University
Ellison, Mackenzie. 2010. “Genetic modification and evaluation of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and
barley (Hordeum vulgare) straw for use as ethanol feedstocks. Master’s thesis. University of
Idaho
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Lacey, Jeff. 2009. “Ovule development and apospory in Sorghum bicolor: Identification of molecular
mechanisms controlling female gamete formation”. Ph.D. dissertation. University of Idaho.
Carter, Arron. 2006. “Evaluation of the agronomic performance of imidazolinone tolerant wheat”.
Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Rehman, Maqsood. 2006. “Effect of genome location on transmission and retention of wheat (Triticum
aestivum) genes in jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica)”. Ph.D. dissertation. University of
Idaho.
Lawrence, Randy. 2005. “Comparison of direct seeding to conventional tillage on agronomic
performance of soft white winter wheat”. Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Kumar, Manish. 2004. “Genetic Modification of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) straw for potential use
as a biofuel”. Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Hanson, Bradley. 2004. “Potential for pollen-mediated gene flow among wheat (Triticum aestivum)
cultivars and from wheat to jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica)”. Ph.D. dissertation.
University of Idaho. (Co-advisor with Donn Thill).
Rehman, Maqsood. 2003. “Determining the paternity of field derived BC1 plants from wheat x jointed
goatgrass hybrids using Genomic in situ Hybridization (GISH)”. Master’s thesis. University of
Idaho.
Wang, Zhining. 2000. “Gene introgression between wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and jointed goatgrass
(Aegilops cylindrica Host): an implication of potential risk of releasing herbicide resistant wheat
cultivars”. Ph.D. dissertation. University of Idaho.
Linscott, Todd. 1999. “Development of molecular markers for resistance to the Russian wheat aphid
(Diuraphis noxia Mordvilko) in soft white winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)”. Ph.D.
dissertation. University of Idaho.
Mongi, Rose. 1996. “Effects of high molecular weight glutenin proteins on end-use quality of soft
white winter wheat.” Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
McPhee, Kevin. 1995. “Determination of environmental and genetic effects controlling raffinosefamily oligosaccharide accumulation in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seeds.” Ph.D.
dissertation. University of Idaho (Co-advisor with Jim Myers).
Sahibzada, Rafiullah. 1994. “Use of diallel analysis to examine the inheritance of agronomic and
quality characteristics in yellow mustard (Brassica hirta [L] Moench).” Ph.D. dissertation.
University of Idaho (Co-advisor with Jack Brown).
Mohammad, Fida. 1994. “Influence of total nonstructural carbohydrates on snow mold tolerance in
winter wheat.” Ph.D. dissertation. University of Idaho (Co-advisor with Ed Souza).
Rafi, Malik. 1994. “Biotic and abiotic stress responses in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)” Ph.D.
dissertation. University of Idaho.
Pierola, Luis. 1992. “Improving selection for yield in wheat by nearest neighbor adjustment and path
coefficient analysis.” Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Schroeder-Teeter, Stephanie. 1991. “Resistance and Phytotoxicity of the Russian wheat aphid
(Diuraphis noxia) in wheat (Triticum aestivum).” Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Holme, Inger. 1990. “A molecular study of the plastid genome of anther culture derived albino wheat
plants.” Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
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Hou, Liming. 1989. “Screening tests for and environmental effects on the quality of Chinese steamedbread.” Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Barchowsky, Stephanie. 1988. “The investigation of three factors important to wheat anther culture
success.” Master’s thesis. University of Idaho.
Serve as a graduate committee member on Master’s and Ph.D. committees at Oregon State University,
University of Idaho and Washington State University.
Research:
2011-present, Professor, Warren Kronstad endowed chair of wheat research, Oregon State University
1998-2011, Professor, plant breeding and genetics, University of Idaho
1991-98, Associate Professor, plant breeding and genetics, University of Idaho
1984-91, Assistant Professor, plant breeding and genetics, University of Idaho
1983-84, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, wheat genetics and cytogenetics, University of Nebraska
1980-83, Graduate Research Assistant, maize and revegetation species breeding, Colorado State
University
1977-79, Graduate Research Assistant, revegetation grass breeding, Colorado State University
Projects:
W-6, Western Regional Germplasm Project (1985-2011)
H-903, Developing Improved Soft White Winter Wheat for the Pacific Northwest (1986-92)
H-087, Developing Improved Soft White Winter Wheat for the Pacific Northwest (1993-99)
H-175, Developing Improved Soft White Winter Wheat for the Pacific Northwest (1999-2004)
Administration
Chair, Division of Crop and Weed Sciences, 2007-2011
Major Committee Assignments:
Faculty Council, 1997-99, 2003-2005
Vice-chair, 2004
Chair, 2005
Faculty Affairs Committee, 2006 - 2009
Chair, 2006
Campus Planning Advisory Committee, 1997-99
Parking Committee, 1991-93
Chairman, 1993
Affirmative Action Committee, 1986-89 (spring)
National Wheat Improvement Committee, 1986-93, 2000-2002, 2008-present
Chairman, Western Region, 1990-93, 2011 - present
W-6 Regional Germplasm Committee, 1985-2012
Chairman, 1990-1991, 2001-2002, 2011-2012
Institutional Biosafety Committee, 2008-2011
Other Professional:
Membership in Professional and Scholarly Organizations:
American Society of Agronomy
Alpha Zeta
Gamma Sigma Delta
Sigma Xi, Idaho Chapter Chairman, 1992-93
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Tri-State Wheat Workers, Chairman, 1987-88
Western Society of Crop Science
President –elect, 2001-2002
President, 2002-2003
Western Wheat Workers, Chairman, 1991-92, 2002, 2010
CULTIVARS RELEASED:
Lambert soft white winter wheat – 1993
Brundage soft white winter wheat – 1996
Hubbard soft white winter wheat – 2001
Brundage 96 soft white winter wheat – 2002
Simon soft white winter wheat – 2003
Bitterroot soft white winter wheat – 2007
UICF Lambert imazamox resistant soft white winter wheat – 2008
Bruneau soft white winter wheat - 2009
UICF Brundage - 2009
PUBLICATIONS:
Theses:
Zemetra, R.S. 1983. “Screening and breeding for cold tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)”. Ph.D. dissertation.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Zemetra, R.S. 1979. “Reducing seed dormancy in Indian ricegrass, Oryzopsis hymenoides”. Master’s thesis.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Refereed Journals:
Handiseni, M., J. Brown, R. Zemetra and M. Mazzola. 2012. Use of Brassicaceous seed meals to improve
seedling emergence of tomato and pepper in Pythium ultimum infested soils, Archives Of
Phytopathology And Plant Protection. DOI:10.1080/03235408.2012.660611
Chen, J., E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, K. O’Brien, J. Wheeler, L. Sorensen, J. Clayton, X.M. Chen, B.J. Goates,
D. Hole, B.D. Brown, J.M. Marshall, and R. Zemetra. 2012. Registration of ‘UI SRG’ wheat. Journal
of Plant Registration 6: 66-70.
Chen, J., C. Chu, E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, X. Chen, S. Xu, D. Hole, R. Zemetra. 2012. Genome-wide
identification of QTL conferring high-temperature adult-plant (HTAP) resistance to stripe rust
(Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) in wheat. Mol. Breeding 29: 791-800.
Li, P., J. Chen, P. Wu, J. Zhang, C. Chu, D. See, G. Brown-Guedira, R. Zemetra, and E. Souza. 2011.
Quantitative trait loci analysis for the effect of Rht-B1 dwarfing gene on coleoptile length and seedling
root length and number of bread wheat. Crop Sci. 51 2561-2568.
Quincke, M.C., C. J. Peterson, R.S. Zemetra, J.L. Hansen, J. Chen, O. Riera-Lizarazu, and C.C. Mundt. 2011.
Quantitative trait loci analysis for resistance to Cephalosporium stripe, a vascular wilt disease of
wheat. TAG 122: 1339-1349.
Li, Z., Y. Liu, W. Liao, S. Chen, and R.S. Zemetra. 2011. Bioethanol production using genetically modified
and mutant wheat and barley straws. Biomass and Bioenergy 35: 542-548.
Handiseni, M., J. Brown, R. Zemetra and M. Mazzola. 2011. Herbicidal activity of Brassicaceae seed meal
on wild oat (Avena fatua), Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), redroot pigweed (Amaranthus
retroflexus) and prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola). Weed Tech.25: 127-134.
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Chen, J., E.J. Souza, N.A. Bosque-Pérez, M.J. Guttieri, K.L. O'Brien, J.M. Windes, S.O. Guy, B.D. Brown,
X.M. Chen, and R.S. Zemetra. 2010. Registration of ‘UI Winchester’ Wheat. Journal of Plant
Registration 4: 224-227.
Boydston, R.A., H. Mojtahedi, C. Bates, R. Zemetra, and C. R. Brown. 2010. Weed Hosts of Globodera
pallida from Idaho. Plant Dis. 94: 918.
Harrington, J., P. Byrne, F.B. Peairs, S.J. Nissen, P. Westra, P.C. Ellsworth, A. Fournier, C.A. MallorySmith, R.S. Zemetra, and W.B. Henry. 2010. Perceived Consequences of Herbicide-Tolerant and
Insect-Resistant Crops on Integrated Pest Management Strategies in the Western United States: Results
of an Online Survey. AgBioForum 12: 412-421.
Rehman, M., J.L. Hansen, C.A. Mallory-Smith, An Hang, C. Burton, and R.S. Zemetra. 2010. Determining
the pollen parent of field grown backcross progenies of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) x jointed
goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host.) hybrids using genomic in situ hybridization (GISH). Crop Sci.
1474-1479.
Chen, J., E.J. Souza, N.A. Bosque-Pérez, M.J. Guttieri, K.M. O'Brien, J.W. Windes, S.O. Guy, B.D. Brown,
X. Chen, R.S.. Zemetra. 2009. Registration of ‘Cataldo’ Soft White Spring Wheat. Journal of Plant
Registrations 3: 264-268.
Johnson, E.B., V.J. Nalam, R.S. Zemetra, and O. Riera-Liazrazu. 2008. Mapping the compactum locus in
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and its relationship to other spike morphology genes of the Triticeae.
Euphytica 163: 193-201.
Fandrich, L. C.A. Mallory-Smith, R.S. Zemetra, and J.L. Hansen. 2008. Vernalization responses of jointed
goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica), wheat and wheat by jointed goatgrass hybrid plants. Weed Sci. 56:
534-542.
Souza, E.J., M. Guttieri, K.M. O’Brien, and R.S. Zemetra. 2008. Registration of ‘UI’ Darwin’ Wheat.
Journal of Plant Registrations 2:43-46.
Souza, E.J., M. Guttieri, K.M. O’Brien, and R.S. Zemetra. 2008. Registration of ‘Juniper’ Wheat. Journal of
Plant Registrations 2:47-50.
Leonard, J., C. Watson, A. Carter, J. Hansen, R. Zemetra, D. Santra, K. Campbell, and O. Riera-Lizarazu.
2008. Identification of a candidate gene for the wheat endopeptidase Ep-D1 locus and two other STS
markers linked to the eyespot resistance gene Pch1. TAG 116: 261-271.
Carter, A.H., J. Hansen, T.Koehler, D.C. Thill, and R.S. Zemetra. 2007. The effect of imazamox application
timing and rate on imazamox resistant wheat cultivars in the Pacific Northwest. Weed Tech. 21: 895899.
Murphy, K.M., A. Carter, R.S. Zemetra, and S.S. Jones. 2007. Karyotype and ideogram analyses of four
wheatgrass cultivars for use in perennial wheat breeding. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 31: 137149.
Ghandi, H., C. Mallory-Smith, C. Watson, M.I. Vales, N. Mori, R.S. Zemetra, and O. Riera-Lizarazu. 2006.
Hybridization between wheat and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) under field conditions. Weed
Sci : 54:1073-1079.
Perez-Jones, A., C.A. Mallory-Smith, J. Hansen, and R. S. Zemetra. 2006. Introgression of an
Imidazolinone-resistance gene from winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) into jointed goatgrass
(Aegilops cylindrica Host). TAG. 114: 177-186.
Perez-Jones, A., C. A. Mallory-Smith, O. Riera-Lizarazu, C. J. W. Watson, Z. Wang, M. Rehman, and R. S.
Zemetra. 2006. Introgression of a Foot Rot Resistance Gene from Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum)
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into Jointed Goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica). Crop Sci 46: 2155-2160.
Rehman, M., J.L. Hansen, J. Brown, W. Price, R.S. Zemetra, and C. Mallory-Smith. 2006. Effect of wheat
genotype on the phenotype of wheat x jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) hybrids. Weed Sci. 54:
690-694.
Rehman, M., J. Hansen, and R.S. Zemetra. 2006. Hybrids and amphidiploids of Aegilops cylindrica and
Triticum aestivum; production, morphology and fertility. Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 9: 1563-1566.
Ghandi, H., M.I. Vales, C. Watson, C. Mallory-Smith, N. Mori, M. Rehman, R.S. Zemetra, and O. RieraLizarazu. 2005. Chloroplast and nuclear microsatellite analysis of Aegilops cylindrica. TAG 111:561572.
Rainbolt, C.R., D.C. Thill, R.S. Zemetra, and D.L. Shaner. 2005. Imidazolinone-resistant wheat acetolactate
synthase (ALS) IN VIVO response to Imazamox. Weed Tech.19: 539-548.
Hanson, B.D., C.A. Mallory-Smith, W.J. Price, B. Shafii, D.C. Thill, R.S. Zemetra. 2005. Interspecific
hybridization: Potential for movement of herbicide resistance from wheat (Triticum aestivum) to
jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica). Weed Tech. 19: 674-682.
Souza, E.J., N. Bosque-Pérez, M.J. Guttieri, D.J. Schotzko, S.O. Guy, B. Brown, and R. Zemetra. 2005.
Registration of ‘Jerome’ wheat. Crop Sci. 45: 1161-1162.
Hanson, B.D., C.A. Mallory-Smith, B. Shafii, D.C. Thill, and R.S. Zemetra. 2005. Pollen-mediated gene
flow from blue aleurone wheat to other wheat cultivars. Crop Sci 45:1610-1617.
Zhiwu, Li, Jennifer L. Hansen, Ying Liu, Robert S. Zemetra, and Phillip H. Berger. 2004. Using real-time
PCR to determine transgene copy number in wheat. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 22: 179-188.
Jiménez-Martínez, E.S.., N.A. Bosque-Pérez, P.H. Berger, R.S. Zemetra, H. Ding, and S.D. Eigenbrode.
2004. Volatile cues influence the response of Rhopalosiphum padi (Homoptera: Aphididae) to Barley
yellow dwarf virus-infected transgenic and untransformed wheat. Environmental Entomology 33
1207-1216.
Zemetra, R.S., S.O. Guy, M.A. Lauver, K. O’Brien, T. Koehler, L. Robertson, and B. Brown. 2004.
Registration of Hubbard wheat. Crop Sci. 44:1469-1470.
Kroiss, L.J., P. Tempalli, J. L. Hansen, M. I. Vales, O. Riera-Lizarazu, R. S. Zemetra, C. A. Mallory-Smith.
2004. Marker-assessed retention of wheat chromatin in wheat (Triticum aestivum) by jointed goatgrass
(Aegilops cylindrica) backcross derivatives. Crop Sci 44:1429-1433.
Jiménez-Martínez, E.S., N.A. Bosque-Pérez, P.H. Berger, and R.S. Zemetra. 2004. Life history of the bird
cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (Homoptera: Aphididae) on transgenic and untransformed
wheat challenged with Barley yellow dwarf virus. Jour. of Econ. Entom. 97: 203-212.
Zemetra, R.S., M.L. Lauver, K. O’Brien, T. Koehler, E.J. Souza, S.O. Guy, L. Robertson, and B. Brown.
2003. Registration of ‘Brundage 96’ wheat. Crop Sci. 43: 1884.
Wang, Z., R.S. Zemetra, J. Hansen, A. Hang, C.A. Mallory-Smith, and C. Burton. 2002. Determination of
the paternity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) x jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host) BC1 plants
using genomic in situ hybridization technique. Crop Sci. 42: 939-943.
McCarthy, P.L., J.L. Hansen, R.S. Zemetra, and P.H. Berger. 2002. Rapid identification of transformed
wheat using a half-seed PCR assay. BioTechniques 32: 560-564.
McPhee, K.E., R.S. Zemetra, J. Brown, and J.R. Myers. 2002. Genetic analysis of the raffinose-family
oligosaccharides in common bean. J. Amer. Soc. Hort.. Sci. 127: 376-382.
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Linscott, T., N. Bosque-Peréz, D. Schotzko, K. Kidwell, and R.S. Zemetra. 2001. Genetic control of Russian
wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) resistance in wheat accession PI 47545. Euphytica 121: 31-35.
Wang, Z., R.S. Zemetra, J. Hansen and C.A. Mallory-Smith. 2001. The fertility of Triticum aestivum X
Aegilops cylindrica hybrid and its backcross progenies and the implication for gene flow between the
two species. Weed Sci. 49: 340-345.
Wang, Z., A. Hang, J. Hansen, C. Burton, C.A. Mallory-Smith, and R.S. Zemetra. 2000. Visualization of the
A and B genome chromosomes in wheat (Triticum aestivum l.) x jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica
Host) backcross progenies. Genome 43: 1038-1044.
Snyder, J., C. Mallory-Smith, J. Hansen, S. Balter, and R.S. Zemetra. 2000. Seed production on Triticum
aestivum by Aegilops cylindrica hybrids in the field. Weed Sci. 48:588-593.
Seefeldt, S.S., R. Zemetra, F.L. Young, and S.S. Jones. 1998. Production of herbicide-resistant jointed
goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) x wheat (Triticum aestivum) hybrids in the field by natural
hybridization. Weed Sci. 46: 632-634.
Udall, J.A., E. Souza, J. Anderson, M.E. Sorrells, and R.S. Zemetra. 1998. Quantitative trait loci for starch
viscosity in winter wheat. Crop Sci. 39: 239-242.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, and C.A. Mallory Smith. 1998. Potential for gene transfer between wheat (Triticum
aestivum) and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica). Weed Sci. 46:313-317.
Zemetra, R.S., E.J. Souza, M. Lauver, J. Windes, S.O. Guy, B. Brown, L. Robertson, and M. Kruk. 1998.
Registration of ‘Brundage’ wheat. Crop Sci. 38:1404.
Souza, E., J.M. Windes, S.S. Quisenberry, P.J. Schotzko, P.F. Lamb, S. Halbert, R.S. Zemetra, and C.M.
Smith. 1997. Registration of Idaho 472 wheat germplasm. Crop Sci. 37:1032.
Souza, E., J.M. Windes, S.S. Quisenberry, D.J. Schotzko, P.F. Lamb, S. Halbert, R.S. Zemetra, and C.M.
Smith. 1997. Registration of Idaho 471A and Idaho 471B wheat germplasm. Crop Sci. 37:1031.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and S.S. Quisenberry. 1997. Feeding damage of Russian wheat aphid on resistant
and susceptible wheat genotypes. Cereal Res. Comm. 25:63-68.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and P.H. Berger. 1996. Jasmonic acid-methyl ester induced protein profile
modification in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Acta Physiol. Plant. 18:53-58.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and S.S. Quisenberry. 1996. Interaction between Russian wheat aphid
(Homoptera: Aphididae) and resistant and susceptible genotypes of wheat. J. Econom. Entomol.
89:239-246.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and K. Dempster. 1995. Effects of abscisic acid on wheat callus cultures. Cereal
Res. Comm. 23:375-382.
Zemetra, R.S., C.T. Liu, W.E. Kronstad, M. Lauver, and N. Haugerud. 1995. Registration of Lambert wheat.
Crop Sci. 35:1222.
Schroeder-Teeter, S., R.S. Zemetra, D.J. Schotzko, C.M. Smith, and M. Rafi. 1994. Monosomic analysis of
Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) resistance in Triticum aestivum line PI 137739. Euphytica
94:117-120.
Zemetra, R.S., D.J. Schotzko, C.M. Smith, and M. Lauver. 1993. In vitro selection for Russian wheat aphid
(Diuraphis noxia) resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum). Plant Cell Reports 12:312-315.
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Smith, C. Michael, Dennis J. Schotzko, Robert S. Zemetra, and Edward J. Souza. 1992. Categories of
resistance in wheat plant introductions resistant to the Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae). J.
Econ. Entomol. 85:1480-1484.
Souza, E., C.M. Smith, D.J. Schotzko, and R.S. Zemetra. 1991. Greenhouse evaluation of red winter wheat
for resistance to the Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia, Mordvilko). Euphytica 57:221-225.
Hou, Liming, R.S. Zemetra, and Dianne Birzer. 1991. Wheat genotype and environment effects on Chinese
steamed bread quality. Crop Sci. 31: 1279-1282.
Smith, C. Michael, Dennis Schotzko, Robert S. Zemetra, E.J. Souza and Stephanie Schroeder-Teeter. 1991.
Identification of Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) resistance in native and foreign wheat
germplasm. J. Econ. Entomol. 84:328-332.
Zemetra, R.S., and R.L. Cuany. 1991. Variation among inbreds for seed response to low temperatures in
maize (Zea mays L.). Maydica 36:1-7.
Mallory-Smith, C.A., D.C. Thill, M.J. Dial, and R.S. Zemetra. 1990. Inheritance of sulfonylurea resistance in
Lactuca spp. Weed Tech. 4:787-790.
Zemetra, R.S., D. Schotzko, C.M. Smith, and E.J. Souza. 1990. Seedling resistance to the Russian wheat
aphid in white wheat germplasm. Cereal Res. Comm. 18:223-227.
Haifeng, Zhang, R.S. Zemetra, and C.T. Liu. 1989. Studies on preharvest sprouting resistance in winter wheat
and its determination. Acta Agronomica Sinica 15:116-122.
Zemetra, R.S., and R. Morris. 1988. Effects of an intercultivaral chromosome substitution on winter hardiness
and vernalization in wheat. Genetics 119:453-456.
Zemetra, R.S., R. Morris, P.J. Mattern, and L. Seip. 1987. Gene locations for flour quality in winter wheat
using reciprocal chromosome substitutions. Crop Sci. 27:677-681.
Zemetra, R.S., R. Morris, and J.W. Schmidt. 1986. Gene locations for heading date using reciprocal
chromosome substitutions in winter wheat. Crop Sci. 26:531-533.
Zemetra, R.S., and R.L. Cuany. 1984. Variation in lemma thickness in Indian ricegrass: Implications for
dormancy, scarification and breeding. Crop Sci. 24:1082-1084.
Zemetra, Robert S., Cynthia Havstad, and Robin L. Cuany. 1983. Reducing seed dormancy in Indian
ricegrass (Oryzopsis hymenoides). J. Range Manage. 36:239-241.
Proceedings:
Zemetra, R.S., J.L. Hansen, T. Koehler, J. Chen, O. Riera-Lizarazu, J. Leonard, M. Quincke, C.J. Peterson,
C.C. Mundt, K.G. Campbell, X. Chen. 2008. Creation of a Multiple-Use Recombinant Inbred Line
Population for the Development of Molecular Markers in Soft White Winter Wheat. The 10 th
International Wheat Genetics Symposium, Australia (in press)
Cortese, Marc S., Robert S. Zemetra, Philip H. Berger, Thomas H. Ulrich, J. Richard Hess, David N.
Thompson, and Jeffrey A. Lacey. 2002. Improving feedstock characteristics through plant science:
Modifying lignin biosynthesis to improve the fermentable carbon yield of wheat crop residues. In
"Envisioning Biorefineries: Chemicals and Materials From Renewable Feedstocks." AIChE Topical
Conference Proceedings, November 3-8, 2002. pgs. 181-184.
Zemetra, R.S., C.A. Mallory-Smith, J. Hansen, Z. Wang, J. Snyder, A. Hang, L. Kroiss, O. Riera-Lizarazu, I.
Vales. 2002. The evolution of a biological risk program: gene flow between wheat (Triticum aestivum
L.) and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host). Scientific Methods Workshop: Ecological and
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Agronomic Consequences of Gene Flow from Transgenic Crops to Wild Relatives. Ohio State
University, Columbus, Ohio. pgs. 178-187.
Morrison, L.A., O. Riera-Lizarazu, M.I.Vales, L. Cremieux, R.S. Zemetra, J. Hansen, and C. Mallory-Smith.
2002. Gene diversity and gene flow in the crop-weed complex of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and
jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host). 4th International Triticeae Symp. pgs 125-130.
Riera-Lizarazu, O., M. I. Vales, L.A. Morrison, R.S. Zemetra, D. Morishita, J. Hansen, and C. MallorySmith. 2002. Gene flow and hybridization between wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and its wild weedy
relative jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host). 4th International Triticeae Symp. pgs 301-205.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and S.S. Quisenberry. 1998. Wheat calli culture response to Russian wheat aphid
(Diuraphis noxia [Mordvilko]). In Response model for an introduced pest – the Russian wheat aphid
Eds. S.S. Quisenberry and F.B. Pierce. Entomological Society of America, Lanham, Maryland. pgs
158-165.
Hansen, J., P.J. Shiel, P. McCarthy, P.H. Berger, and R.S. Zemetra. 1998. Transformation of soft white winter
wheat (Triticum aestivum) for virus resistance. Proc. 9th Int. Wheat Genet. Symp. Vol. 3, pgs. 186-188.
Zemetra, R.S., C.A. Mallory-Smith, J.L. Hansen, J. Snyder, and Z. Wang. 1998. Potential for gene flow
between wheat (Triticum aestivum) and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) in the field. Proc. 9th
Int. Wheat Genet. Symp. Vol. 2, pgs. 134-136.
Mallory-Smith, C.A., J. Hansen, and R.S. Zemetra. 1996. Gene transfer between wheat and Aegilops
cylindrica. Second International Weed Control Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark, pgs. 441-445.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, M. Lauver, and J. Smith. 1996. The genetics of jointed goatgrass and goatgrass x
wheat hybrids. Pacific Northwest Jointed Goatgrass Conference, Lewiston, Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho;
and Pasco, Washington. Pgs. 11-15.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, M. Lauver, and J. Smith. 1995. The genetics of jointed goatgrass and goatgrass x
wheat hybrids. Central Great Plains Jointed Goatgrass Conference, Ogallala, Nebraska; Colby, Kansas;
and Sterling, Colorado. pgs. 5-9.
Zemetra, R.S. 1992. U.S. plant breeding: Past, present, and future. 1st International Symposium on the
Development of Natural Resources and Environmental Preservation. Seoul, Korea, pgs. 22-31.
Zemetra, R., I. Holme, and H. Daniell. 1990. Modification of the plastid genome of anther culture derived
albino wheat plants. 3rd FAO/IAEA Meeting on Use of Induced Mutations in Connection with
Haploids and Heterosis in Cereals. Pullman, Washington.
Barchowsky, S.L., and R.S. Zemetra. 1988. Screening for embryonic haploid callus based on callus type in
wheat. Proc. 7th Int. Wheat Genet. Symp. pgs. 705-709.
Progress Reports:
Koehler, T.J., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 2005. 2003-2004 Idaho wheat yield trials. University of Idaho.
Progress Report No. 377.
Koehler, T.J., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 2004. 2002-2003 Idaho wheat yield trials. University of Idaho.
Progress Report No. 372.
Koehler, T.J., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 2002. 2000-2001 Idaho wheat yield trials. University of Idaho.
Progress Report No. 359.
Koehler, T.J., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 2001. 1998-2000 Idaho wheat yield trials. University of Idaho.
Progress Report No. 347.
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Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 1999. 1998 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of
Idaho Progress Report No. 333.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 1998. 1997 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of
Idaho Progress Report No. 323.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 1997. 1996 Northern Idaho wheat yield trials. University of
Idaho Progress Report No. 310.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and K. O’Brien. 1996. 1995 Northern Idaho wheat yield trials. University of
Idaho Progress Report No. 301.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and M. Kruk. 1995. 1994 Northern Idaho wheat yield trials. University of Idaho
Progress Report No. 298.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and M. Kruk. 1995. 1993 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of Idaho
Progress Report No. 291.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and M. Kruk. 1993. 1992 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of Idaho
Progress Report No. 284.
Lauver, M.A., R.S. Zemetra, and M. Kruk. 1992. 1991 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of Idaho
Progress Report No. 283.
Zemetra, R., M. Lauver, and M. Kruk. 1991. 1990 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of Idaho.
Progress Report No. 280.
Zemetra, R., M. Lauver, and M. Kruk. 1990. 1989 Northern Idaho cereal yield trials. University of Idaho
Progress Report No. 275.
Current Information Series:
Ingegneri, L., C. Mallory-Smith, R. Zemetra. 2011. Strategies to minimize the risk of herbicide-resistant
jointed goatgrass.Washington State University Extension bulletin EM024.
Windes, J.M., C. Jackson, T. Koehler, J. Hansen, K. O’Brien, K., S.O. Guy, B. Brown, and R.S. Zemetra.
2009. Bitterroot, soft white winter wheat. in press, University of Idaho, Cooperative Extension System
Current Information Series (in press).
Zemetra, R. C. Mallory-Smith, and T. White. 2006. Jointed Goatgrass Genetics. Washington State
University, publication number EB1934
Moore, M.K., S.O. Guy, R.S. Zemetra, C.T. Liu, W.E. Kronstad, L.D. Robertson, B.D. Brown, and M.A.
Lauver. 1996. Lambert soft white winter wheat. University of Idaho, Cooperative Extension System,
Current Information Series No. 1045.
Brown, B.D., M. Kolding, L.D. Robertson, R. Karow, W. Kronstad, S. Guy, E.J. Souza, R.S. Zemetra, and
M.W. Kruk. 1994. MacVicar soft white winter wheat. University of Idaho, Cooperative Extension
System, Current Information Series No. 1015.
Brown, B.D., L.D. Robertson, R. Karow, W. Kronstad, S. Guy, E.J. Souza, R.S. Zemetra, and M. Kruk. 1993.
Malcolm soft white winter wheat. University of Idaho, Cooperative Extension System, Current
Information Series No. 1005.
Guy, S.O., M. Heikkinen, B. Zemetra, and M. Lauver. 1992. Variety development in Idaho. University of
Idaho, Cooperative Extension System, Current Information Series No. 976.
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GenBank Entries:
Rohozinski, J., P. H. Berger, R. S. Zemetra and N. A. Bosque-Pérez. 1999. Gypsy type retrotransposon from
wheat (wge-1-3). GenBank Accession Numbers AF169186, AF169187, AF169188.
Abstracts of Papers Presented:
Case, A., X. Chen, K. Campbell, R. Zemetra ,and d A. Carter. 2011. Identification of QTL for HighTemperature Adult-Plant Resistance to Stripe Rust in the Winter Wheat Cultivar ‘Coda'. 2011 2005
ASA abstract CD.
Worapong, J., T. Johnson, X. Gao, J. Kuhl, C. Bates, J. B. Johnson and R. S. Zemetra. 2011. Identification of
five fungal species isolated from non-viable eggs of a single Globodera pallida cyst based on a
polyphasic approach. Society of Nematologist Meeting Abstracts pg. 163-164.
Gao, X., W.J. Price, J. Worapong, E. King, J.B. Johnson, and R.S. Zemetra. 2010. The effect of mustard seed
meal on viability of Globodera pallida. Society of Nematolgists Meeting Abstract pg. 57.
Worapong, J., C. Bates, X. Gao, T.E. Meacham, J.B. Johnson, and R.S. Zemetra. 2010. Screening of
microorganisms associated with cysts of Globodera pallida isolated for southern Idaho fields. Society
of Nematolgists Meeting Abstracts pg. 120-121.
Chen, J., E. Souza, X. Chen, M. Guttieri, Ch. Chu, S. Xu, D. Hole, and R. Zemetra. 2009. Quantitative trait
loci for high-temperature adult-plant resistance to stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) in a
hard red winter wheat germplasm IDO444. PAG XVII Abstracts
Zhang, J., P. Li, J. Chen, Ch. Chu, E. Souza, and Robert Zemetra. 2009. Identifying quantitative trait loci for
canopy temperature, chlorophyll content, and grain yield in a recombination inbred line population of
wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). PAG XVII Abstracts
Rauch, T., D. Thill, A. Carter, R. Zemetra, and J. Hansen. 2008. Response of Imidazolinone-resistant winter wheat
cultivars to imazamox rate and application time. Proc. 5th International Weed Science Congress. 108.
Olguin Sanchez, E., L. Fandrich, C. Mallory-Smith, J. Hansen, and R. Zemetra. 2008. Vernalization
responses of jointed goatgrass, wheat and wheat by jointed goatgrass hybrid plants. International Weed
Sci. Congress, Abstract 350.
Bosque-Pérez, N.A., D.J. Schotzko, J. Chen, D.R. See, E.J. Souza, J. Hansen, and R.S. Zemetra. 2008.
Marker-assisted selection for resistance to Hessian fly in spring wheat. Eighteen Biennial International
Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop, Fort Collins, Colorado, February 10-13, 2008.
Li, Z., Y. Liu, W. Liao, A. Jiang, R.L. Johnson, J. Wilson, C. Liu, S. Chen, R.S. Zemetra and E.J. Souza.
2008. Comparison of composition, enzymatic hydrolysis and ethanol fermentation between genetic
modified and wild type straws. 30th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. New
Orleans, Louisiana, May 4-7, 2008.
Zemetra, R.S., M. Rehman, A. Perez-Jones, J.L. Hansen, C.J.W. Watson, C.A. Mallory-Smith, and O. RieraLizarazu. 2007. Introgression of genes between wheat (Triticum aestivum) and jointed goatgrass
(Aegilops cylindrica). PAG XV Abstracts pg. 69.
Johnson, E., J.M. Leonard, R.S. Zemetra, and O. Riera-Lizarazu. 2007. Mapping the compactum (C) locus in
wheat. Plant & Animal Genome XV Abstracts pg. 175.
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Leonard, J.M.., C.J.W. Watson, A. Carter, J.L. Hansen, K.G. Campbell, R.S. Zemetra, and O. Riera-Lizarazu.
2007. Fine scale mapping of the Strawbreaker Foot Rot resistance gene Pch1 and identification of a
candidate gene for the endopeptidase Ep-D1 locus. Plant & Animal Genome XV Abstracts pg. 186.
Carter, A., J. Hansen, T. Koehler, and R. Zemetra. 2005. Evaluation of Imazamox Resistant Wheat Breeding
Lines for Release in the Pacific Northwest. WSCS Abstracts – 2005 ASA abstract CD.
Zemetra, R., J. Brown, P. Byrne, J. Harrington, S. Nissen, F. Peairs, P. Westra, O. Riera-Lizarazu, C.
Mallory-Smith, and P. Ellsworth. 2005. Integrated Pest Management for Herbicide Tolerant and Insect
Resistant Crops: Assessing Information and Research Needs. WSCS Abstracts – 2005 ASA abstract
CD.
Rehman, M, J. Hansen, C. Mallory-Smith, O. Riera-Lizarazu, and R. Zemetra. 2005. Potential for
Gametophytic and/or sporophytic selection for herbicide resistance in wheat X jointed goatgrass
backcrosses. WSCS Abstracts – 2005 ASA abstract CD.
Hansen, J., M. Rehman, C. Mallory-Smith, O. Riera-Lizarazu, and R. Zemetra. 2005. Determining the
potential for migration of a herbicide resistance gene via pollen from jointed goatgrass backcrosses.
WSCS Abstracts – 2005 ASA abstract CD.
Rehman, M., J. Hansen, O. Reira-Lizarazu, C. Mallory-Smith, and R. Zemetra. 2005. Effect of transgene
genome location on the risk of gene migration from wheat to jointed goatgrass in wheat x jointed
goatgrass backcross progenies. 2005 ASA abstract CD.
Riera-Lizarazu, O., C.J.W. Watson, R.S. Zemetra, C. Mallory-Smith, and M. Isabel Vales. 2005.
Development of a molecular marker linkage map of jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica). 2005
ASA Abstract CD.
Carter, A., J. Hansen, T. Koehler, X. M. Chen, and R. Zemetra. 2005. Development of a recombinant inbred
line (RIL) population in soft white winter wheat. 2005 ASA Abstract CD.
Carter, A., J. Hansen, T. Koehler, and R. Zemetra. 2004. Development of an imazamox resistant wheat
cultivar suitable for the Pacific Northwest. WSCS Abstracts - 2004 ASA Abstract CD.
Hansen, J.L., and R.S. Zemetra. 2004. Developing a method of transferring genes from the C genome of
jointed goatgrass into the genomes of wheat. WSCS Abstracts - 2004 ASA Abstract CD.
Hansen, J.L., M. Rehman, and R.S. Zemetra. 2004. Detecting induced chromosome rearrangements in wheat
x jointed goatgrass hybrids using GISH. 2004 ASA Abstract CD.
Kumar, M., J.L. Hansen, R.S. Zemetra. 2004. Modification of wheat straw for use as a biofuel. WSCS
Abstracts - 2004 ASA Abstract CD.
Kumar, M., J.L. Hansen, and R.S. Zemetra. 2004. Genotype independent pollen mediated transformation in
wheat- A new approach. 2004 ASA Abstract CD.
Rehman, M., J. Hansen, C. Mallory-Smith, O. Reira-Lizarazu ,and R. Zemetra. 2004. Effect of transgene
genome location on the potential risk of gene migration from wheat to jointed goatgrass. 2004 ASA
Abstract CD.
Gandhi, H., O. Riera-Lizarazu, C.A. Mallory-Smith, C.J.W. Watson, M.I. Vales, and R.S. Zemetra. 2003.
Parentage analysis of naturally occurring wheat x jointed goatgrass BC 1 derivatives using wheat
microsatellite markers. WSCS Abstracts – 2003 ASA Abstract CD.
Hansen, J.L. S.K. Pfeiffer, M.J. Horak, and R.S. Zemetra. 2003. Phenotypic comparison of wheat x jointed
goatgrass hybrids derived from Roundup Ready wheat or a non-herbicide resistant near-isogenic wheat
line and jointed goatgrass. Proceedings West. Soc. of Weed Sci. 56: 66.
Hanson, B.D., D.C. Thill, R.S. Zemetra, and C.A. Mallory-Smith. 2003. Potential for pollen-mediated gene
flow from wheat to other wheat cultivars. Weed Sci Soc. Amer. Abst . 43: 1.
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Kroiss, L.J., P. Tempali, M. I. Vales, O. Riera-Lizarazu, C.A. Mallory-Smith, J.L. Hansen, R.S. Zemetra.
2003. Molecular evidence for the retention of wheat chromatin in wheat by jointed goatgrass
backcrosses. Proceedings West. Soc. of Weed Sci. 56: 94.
Rehman, M., J. Brown, W. Price, J.L. Hansen, C.A. Mallory-Smith and R.S. Zemetra. 2003. Effect of wheat
cultivar on the phenotype of wheat x jointed goatgrass hybrids. WSCS Abstracts – 2003 ASA Abstract
CD.
Zemetra, R.S., J. L. Hansen, M. Rehman, C. A. Mallory-Smith, and O. Riera-Lizarazu. 2003. Effect of
genome location on retention of a wheat transgene in jointed goatgrass backcrosses. WSCS Abstracts
– 2003 ASA Abstract CD.
Rehman, M., J. Hansen, R.S. Zemetra, and C. Mallory-Smith. 2002. Estimating the risk of gene flow
between wheat and jointed goatgrass using genomic in situ hybridization (GISH). Western Society of
Crop Science Abstracts.
Zemetra, R.S., C.A. Mallory-Smith, J. Brown, D.C. Thill, O. Riera-Lizarazu, M.I. Vales, J.L. Hansen, Z. Wang,
J. Snyder, and S.L. Kunzli. 2002. Natural gene introgression between plant species: beneficial or
detrimental? Plant and Animal Genome X Abstracts. Pg. 61.
Gandhi, H., M.I. Vales, C.J.W. Watson, R.S. Zemetra, C.A. Mallory-Smith, and O. Riera-Lizarazu. 2002.
Evidence of reciprocal hybridization between Aegilops tauschii and Ae. markgrafii in the formation of
jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica). Agronomy Abstracts. (in press)
Gandhi, H., M.I. Vales, R.S. Zemetra, C.A. Mallory-Smith, and O. Riera-Lizarazu. 2002. Investigations on the
mature and source of the cytoplasm in the TK-116 accession of jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica).
WSWS proceedings 55: 7.
Lawrence, R., T. Linscott and R.S. Zemetra, 2001. Increased winter kill in winter wheat due to infection by foot
rot. Western Society of Crop Science Abstracts.
Zemetra, R.S., C.A. Mallory-Smith, J.L. Hansen, Z. Wang, J. Snyder, A. Hang, And L.A. Morrison. 2001.
Determining the potential for gene flow between wheat and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica).
WSSA Abstracts 41: 56.
Cremieux, L., L.A. Morrison, R.S. Zemetra, and C.A. Mallory-Smith. 2001. Seed protein and chromosome
number analyses of experimental wheat x jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host ) hybrid lines.
WSSA Abstracts 41: 127.
Wang, Z., R.S. Zemetra, J. Hansen, A. Hang, and C. Mallory-Smith. 2000. The stability of A/B genome
Chromosomes in wheat x jointed goatgrass backcross progenies. Agronomy Abstracts pg. 104.
Morrison, L.A., L. Cremieux, R.S. Zemetra, O. Riera-Lizarazu, and C.A. Mallory-Smith. 2000. Gene flow in
the crop-weed complex of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica
Host). Botan. Soc. Am. Abst.
Cremieux, L., L.A. Morrison, J.R. Snyder, R.S. Zemetra, and C.A. Mallory-Smith. 2000. Analysis of
experimental wheat x jointed goatgrass hybrid lines using the high molecular weight glutenin
technique and chromosome counts. Proc. West. Soc. Weed Sci. p. 42.
Wang, Z., R.S. Zemetra and J. Hansen. 2000. Determination of paternity of wheat x jointed goatgrass BC 1
plants using GISH. West. Soc. of Crop Sci. abst. p. 5.
Lawrence, R., and R.S. Zemetra. 2000. Direct seeding compared to conventional tillage of winter wheat.
West. Soc. of Crop Sci. abst. p. 5.
Wang, Z., R.S. Zemetra, J. Hansen, C.A. Mallory-Smith. 1999. Detection of wheat chromosomes in wheat x
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jointed goatgrass hybrids and backcross progeny using FISH. Agronomy Abstracts pg. 76.
Hansen J.L., and R.S. Zemetra. 1999. Effect of osmotic stress on transformation efficiency of soft white
winter wheat. Agronomy Abstracts pg. 81.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, and C. Mallory-Smith. 1999. Potential for transfer of herbicide resistance via
wheat x jointed goatgrass hybrids. Proc. 2nd Ann. Natl. Wheat Ind. Res. Forum, p. 3.
Mallory-Smith, C.A., R.S. Zemetra, and J. Hansen. 1999. Managing herbicide resistance technology. Proc.
2nd Ann. Natl. Wheat Ind. Res. Forum p. 6.
Hansen, J.L., R.S. Zemetra, and C. Mallory-Smith. 1998. Potential for gene transfer between wheat and
jointed goatgrass. Proceedings West. Soc. of Weed Sci. 51:134.
Snyder, J.R., C. Mallory-Smith, J.L. Hansen, S. Balter, and R.S. Zemetra. 1998. Introgression between
Aegilops cylindrica and Triticum aestivum. Proceedings West. Soc. of Weed Sci. 51:134.
Mallory-Smith, C.A., J.L. Hansen, and R.S. Zemetra. 1997. Gene transfer between wheat and jointed
goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica). WSSA Abst. 37:132.
Linscott, T.M., K. Kidwell, D. Schotzko, N. Bosque-Pérez, and R.S. Zemetra. 1997. Developing molecular
markers for resistance to Russian what aphid in soft white winter wheat. Agronomy Abst., p. 82.
Zemetra, R., J. Hansen, and C. Mallory-Smith. 1996. Potential for gene transfer from wheat to jointed
goatgrass. Agronomy Abst., p. 79.
Hansen, J., P. Shiel, P. McCarthy, P. Berger, K. Druffel, S. Wyatt, and R. Zemetra. 1996. Genetic
transformation of wheat with a yeast derived gene for virus resistance. Agronomy Abst., p. 164.
Linscott, T.M., and R.S. Zemetra. 1996. Molecular markers developed from sequence tagged site PCR for
segregation patterns of Russian what aphid resistance genes in wheat (Triticum aestivum). Western
Soc. of Crop Sci. Abst., p. 4.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, P. Shiel, P. McCarthy, P. Berger, and S. Wyatt. 1995. Progress in genetic
transformation of soft white winter wheat. Agronomy Abst., p. 497.
Hansen, J.L., P.S. Shiel, R.S. Zemetra, P.L. McCarthy, S.D. Wyatt, and P.H. Berger. 1995. Expression of
barley yellow dwarf or wheat streak mosaic virus coat proteins in transgenic wheat. Phytopath
85:1146.
Hansen, J., P.S. Shiel, R.S. Zemetra, P.H. Berger, and S.D. Wyatt. 1994. Co-transformation of soft white
winter wheat via particle gun bombardment. Agronomy Abst., p. 203.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and S. Quisenberry. 1994. Interaction between wheat genotypes and Russian
wheat aphid. Agronony Abst., p. 146.
Lauver, M.A., and R.S. Zemetra. 1994. Early generation selection for quality in soft white winter wheat.
Agronomy Abst., p. 112.
Zemetra, R., R. Allan, and W. Pope. 1993. Wheat genetic research to reduce chemical inputs in the
environment. Agronomy Abst., p. 107.
Rafiullah, S., J. Brown, and R.S. Zemetra. 1993. A genetic study of characters in white mustard (Brassica
hirta). West. Soc. Crop Sci. Abst., p. 5.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and P.H. Berger. 1993. Protein profile modifications in wheat caused by methyl
jasmonate. In: Proc. of the 74th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division, American Society for the
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Advancement of Science, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, June 20-24, 1993, p. 58.
Rafi, M.M., R.S. Zemetra, and S. Quisenberry. 1993. Protein profiles of resistant and susceptible wheat after
Russian wheat aphid feeding. Agronomy Abst., p. 120.
Mohammad, F., J.M. Windes, E.J. Souza, and R.S. Zemetra. 1993. Prediction of snow mold tolerance in
wheat from total non-structural carbohydrate content. Agronomy Abst., p. 94.
Mercado, L.A., E.J. Souza, and R.S. Zemetra. 1993. Parental diversity of North American hard red spring
wheats. Agronomy Abst., p. 191.
Quisenberry, S., C.M. Smith, D.J. Schotzko, R.S. Zemetra, and E. Souza. 1992. Wheat resistance to
Diuraphis noxia and effects of preconditioning host plants. Proceedings XIX Intern. Cong. of
Entomol., Beijing, China, p. 184d.
Rafi, M., and R.S. Zemetra. 1992. Differential response of resistant and susceptible wheat calli culture to
Russian wheat aphid phytotoxin. Abst. World Cong. on Cell and Tissue Cult. in In Vitro 28:92A.
Zemetra, R., J. Johnson, S. Quisenberry, G. Knudsen, E. Souza, D. Schotzko, C.M. Smith, E. Bechinski, M.
Feng, S. Schroeder-Teeter, M. Rafi, Z. Wang, and G.H. Lee. 1992. Developing integrated control
strategies for the Russian wheat aphid in wheat. Abst. 1st Intern. Crop Sci. Cong., p 85.
Zemetra, R.S., M.M. Rafi, and K. Dempster. 1992. Effects of abscisic acid in wheat calli culture. Agronomy
Abst., p. 199.
Zemetra, R.S., D. Schotzko, C.M. Smith, and M. Lauver. 1992. In vitro selection for Russian wheat aphid
(Diuraphis noxia) resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum). West. Soc. of Crop Sci. Abst., p. 1.
Tyler, J.M., E.J. Souza, D. Schotzko, R.S. Zemetra, and P. Zwer. 1991. Inheritance of resistance to the
Russian wheat aphid in five wheats. Agronomy Abst., p. 118.
Pierola, L.A., and R.S. Zemetra. 1991. Comparison between nearest neighbor and randomized complete block
statistical analyses for improving selection for yield in wheat nurseries. Agronomy Abst., p. 111.
Smith, J.K., and R.S. Zemetra. 1991. Origin and fertility of wheat x jointed goatgrass hybrids. Abst. West.
Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 4.
Zemetra, R.S., D. Birzer, L. Hou, and N. Haugerud. 1990. Genotype and environment effects on soft white
winter wheat quality. Agronomy Abst., p. 117.
Schroeder-Teeter, S., R.S., Zemetra, C.M. Smith, and D. Schotzko. 1990. Monosomic analysis of Russian
wheat aphid resistance in wheat. Agronomy Abst., p. 108.
Schroeder-Teeter, S., R.S. Zemetra, and C.M. Smith. 1990. The use of wheat callus in Russian wheat aphid
resistance studies. Abst. West. Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 4.
Hou, Liming, R.S. Zemetra, and Dianne Birzer. 1989. Effect of genotype and environment on Chinese
steamed-bread quality in wheat. Agronomy Abst., p. 86.
Haugerud, N.G., R.S. Zemetra, and K.D. Kephart. 1988. Very narrow rowspacings for soft white winter
wheat production in northern Idaho. Agronomy Abst., p. 128.
Zemetra, R.S., K.D. Kephart, and N. Haugerud. 1988. Effects of rowspacing and seeding rate on yield of soft
white winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Abst. West. Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 4.
Barchowsky, S.L., I.M. Holme, and R.S. Zemetra. 1987. The effects of wheat starch and potato extract in
wheat anther culture. Agronomy Abst., p. 147.
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Holme, Inger, and R.S. Zemetra. 1987. Variation within the soft white winter wheat cultivar Stephens for
haploid callus induction. Abst. West. Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 23.
Kephart, K.D., N. Haugerud, and R.S. Zemetra. 1987. Tillering responses in soft white winter wheat. Abst.
West. Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 14.
Barchowsky, S.L., I. Holme, and R.S. Zemetra. 1987. The effect of two different gelatinizers on wheat anther
callus induction. Abst. West. Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 14.
Zemetra, R.S., and R. Morris. 1986. Effects of an intercultivaral chromosome substitution on vernalization
and hardiness in winter wheat. Agronomy Abst., p. 89.
Zemetra, R.S., J.M. Conley, and B. Sauer. 1986. Response of soft white winter wheat in tissue culture. Abst.
West. Soc. of Crop Sci., p. 4.
Zemetra, R., R. Morris, P.J. Mattern, and L. Seip. 1984. Chromosome locations for genes affecting flour
quality in winter wheat using reciprocal substitution lines. Agronomy Abst., p. 96.
Zemetra, R.S., and R. Morris. 1984. An unusual growth habit in a winter wheat chromosome substitution line.
Genetics 107 (suppl.), p. 117.
Cuany, R.L., and R.S. Zemetra. 1982. Relationship between lemma thickness and damage caused by acid
scarification of Indian ricegrass seed. Agronomy Abst., p. 133.
Zemetra, R.S., and R.L. Cuany. 1982. Alternative methods of screening for cold tolerance in corn (Zea mays).
Agronomy Abst., p. 89.
Zemetra, R.S., and R.L. Cuany. 1979. Variation in seed coat unit thickness of Indian ricegrass and its effects
on seed dormancy. Agronomy Abst., p. 118.
Newsletters:
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, B. Brown, N. Bosque-Pérez, J. Hansen, K. O’Brien, M. Guttieri, D.
Schotzko, T. Koehler, L. Sorensen, J. Clayton, E. Jimenez-Martínez, M. Rehman, B. Hanson, M.
Kumar, D. Bowen and A. Carter. 2005. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 51: 176-177.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, B. Brown, N. Bosque-Pérez, J. Hansen, K. O’Brien, M. Guttieri, D.
Schotzko, T. Koehler, L. Sorensen, J. Clayton, E. Jimenez-Martínez, M. Rehman, and M. Kumar.
2004. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 50: 204-206.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, L. Robertson, B. Brown, N. Bosque-Pérez, J. Hansen, K. O’Brien,
M. Guttieri, D. Schotzko, Y. Wu, T. Koehler, L. Sorensen, and J. Clayton, Z. Li, and M. Rehman.
2003. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 49: 168-169.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, L. Robertson, B. Brown, N. Bosque-Pérez, J. Hansen, K. O’Brien,
M. Guttieri, D. Schotzko, Y. Wu, T. Koehler, L. Sorensen, and J. Clayton. 2002. Wheat research in
Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 48: 207-208.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, L. Robertson, B. Brown, N. Bosque-Pérez, J. Hansen, K. O’Brien,
M. Guttieri, D. Schotzko, Y. Wu, T. Koehler, L. Sorensen, J. Clayton, Z. Wang, and R. McLean.
2001. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 47: 239-241.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, N. Bosque-Pérez, M. Lauver, J. Hansen, P. Shiel, K. O’Brien, M.
Guttieri, P. McCarthy, T. Linscott, and Z. Wang. 2000. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat
Newsletter 46: 181-183.
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Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, N. Bosque-Pérez, M. Lauver, J. Hansen, P. Shiel, K. O’Brien, M.
Guttieri, P. McCarthy, T. Linscott, and Z. Wang. 1999. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat
Newsletter 45.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, N. Bosque-Pérez, M. Lauver, J. Hansen, P. Shiel, K. O’Brien, M.
Guttieri, P. McCarthy, T. Linscott, and J. Udall. 1998. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat
Newsletter 44
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, M. Lauver, J. Windes, M. Moore, J. Hansen, P. Shiel, K. O’Brien,
R. Mongi, P. McCarthy, and T. Linscott. 1997. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter
43:261-262.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, P. Berger, M. Lauver, J. Windes, M. Moore, J. Hansen, P. Shiel, K. O’Brien,
R. Mongi, P. McCarthy, and T. Linscott. 1996. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter
42:235-236.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, S. Quisenberry, P. Berger, M. Lauver, J.M. Windes, J. Hansen, P. Shiel, M.
Rafi, F. Mohammad, and L.A. Mercado. 1995. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter
41:222-224.
Rafi, M.M., and R.S. Zemetra. 1994. Effects of Russian what aphid (Diuraphis noxia Mordwilko) feeding on
resistant and susceptible wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Ann. Plant Resist. to Insects Newsletter 20:12.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, S. Quisenberry, D. Schotzko, M. Lauver, J.M. Windes, M. Heikkinen, M.
Rafi, F. Mohammad, and L.A. Mercado. 1994. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter
40:228-230.
Zemetra, R.S., S. Quisenberry, D. Schotzko, M. Lauver, and M. Rafi. 1993. Developing resistance to the
Russian wheat aphid in winter wheat. Plant Resistance to Insects Newsletter 19:7.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, S. Quisenberry, D. Schotzko, M. Lauver, M. Heikkinen, Malik Rafi, and
Mohammad Fida. 1993. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 39:265-267.
Zemetra, R.S., D.J. Schotzko, M.A. Lauver, S.S. Quisenberry, and K. Dempster. 1992. Breeding for
resistance to the Russian wheat aphid. Plant Resistance to Insects Newsletter 18:36.
Zemetra, R.S., D.J. Schotzko, S.S. Quisenberry, and C.M. Smith. 1992. Reducing variability in Russian
wheat aphid resistant germplasm. Plant Resistance to Insects Newsletter 18:36.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, S. Quisenberry, J. Johnson, G. Knudsen, D. Schotzko, M. Lauver, J. Tyler,
and L. Pierola. 1992. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 38:202-204.
Schroeder-Teeter, S., R.S. Zemetra, and D.J. Schotzko. 1991. Genetics of Russian wheat aphid resistance.
Ann. Plant Resist. to Insects Newsletter 17:5.
Zemetra, R.S., D.J. Schotzko, and E.J. Souza. 1991. Russian wheat aphid. Ann. Plant Resist. to Insects
Newsletter 17:5.
Zemetra, R., E. Souza, S. Guy, J. Johnson, C.M. Smith, M. Lauver, D. Schotzko, J. Tyler, M. Feng, and S.
Schroeder-Teeter. 1991. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 317:110-112.
Zemetra, R.S., E. Souza, C.M. Smith, J. Johnson, M. Lauver, D. Schotzko, S. Halbert, and I. Holme. 1990.
Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 36:137-140.
Zemetra, R.S. 1989. Biotechnology and wheat breeding. IMAGE Newsletter 1:7.
Zemetra, R.S., E. Souza, K. Kephart, C.M. Smith, J. Johnson, N. Haugerud, S. Halbert, and L. Hou. 1989.
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Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 35:131-132.
Zemetra, R.S., K.D. Kephart, N. Haugerud, and S. Barchowsky. 1988. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat
Newsletter 34:104.
Zemetra, R.S., K.D. Kephart, C.T. Lui, N. Haugerud, Zhang Haifeng, and Ma Changde. 1987. Wheat research
in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 33: 107-108.
Zemetra, R.S., C.T. Lui, and K.D. Kephart. 1986. Wheat research in Idaho. Ann. Wheat Newsletter 32:126127.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Zemetra, R.S. 2007. Introgression of genes between wheat (Triticum aestivum) and jointed goatgrass
(Aegilops cylindrica) PAG XV meeting, San Diego, January, 2007.
Zemetra, R.S. 2006. Reducing lignin in wheat straw for improved biofuel production: will wheat stand for it?
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, December, 2006
Zemetra, R.S. 2002. The Evolution of a Biological Risk Program: Gene flow between wheat and jointed
goatgrass. Scientific Methods Workshop: Ecological and Agronomic Consequences of Gene Flow
from Transgenic Crops to Wild Relatives. – Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, March, 2002
Zemetra, R.S. 2002. Natural Gene Introgression between Plant Species: Beneficial or Detrimental? Plant and
Animal Genome Meeting, San Diego, California, January, 2002.
Zemetra, R.S. 2001. Determining the potential for gene flow between wheat and jointed goatgrass (Aegilops
cylindrica). – Greensboro, North Carolina – Weed Science Society of America, February, 2001
Zemetra, R.S. 2000. Testing for GMOs in wheat. U.S. Wheat/NAWG Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 2000.
Zemetra, R.S., C. Mallory-Smith, and J. Hansen. 1999. Potential for transfer of herbicide resistance via
wheat x jointed goatgrass hybrids. NAWG, Nashville Tennessee, February, 1999.
Zemetra, R.S. 1997. Selecting winter wheat varieties for precision farming. Western Precision Agriculture
Conference, Richland, Washington, January, 1997.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, M. Lauver, and J. Smith. 1996. The genetics of jointed goatgrass and wheat x
jointed goatgrass hybrids. Lewiston and Pocatello, Idaho, February 1996.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Hansen, M. Lauver, and J. Smith. 1995. The genetics of jointed goatgrass and wheat x
jointed goatgrass hybrids. Colby, Kansas; Ogallala, Nebraska; and Sterling, Colorado, February 1995.
Zemetra, R.S. 1995. Genetic transformation of soft white winter wheat. Plant Pathology Seminar. University
of Idaho.
Zemetra, R.S. 1994. Co-transformation of wheat via particle bombardment. Microbiology, Molecular
Biology, and Biochemistry Seminar. University of Idaho.
Zemetra, R.S., J. Smith, J. Hansen, and M. Lauver. 1993. Genetics of jointed goatgrass and goatgrass x wheat
hybrids. 1993. Jointed Goatgrass Symposium, Denver, Colorado, October 1993.
Zemetra, R., R. Allan, and W. Pope. 1993. Wheat genetic research to reduce chemical inputs in the
environment. Breeding for the Environment Symposium, American Society of Agronomy Meeting,
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 1993.
Zemetra, R.S. 1992. U.S. plant breeding: Past, present, and future. 1st International Symposium on the
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Development of Natural Resources and Environmental Preservation, Seoul, Korea, October, 1992.
Zemetra, R.S. 1991. Developing a team approach in breeding wheat for resistance to Russian wheat aphid.
Symposium “Collaborative research on host plant resistance,” Entomological Society of America
National Meeting, Reno, Nevada.
Zemetra, R.S. 1991. Potential for gene transfer between wheat and jointed goatgrass. Symposium on
“Herbicide resistant wheat: The risk of outcrossing into jointed goatgrass,” Pullman, Washington.
Zemetra, R.S. 1990. Use of wheat anther and tissue culture in wheat breeding. FAO/IAEA Advanced training
course on doubled haploid techniques in mutation breeding, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Zemetra, R.S., I. Holme, and H. Daniell. 1990. Modification of the plastid genome of anther culture derived
albino wheat plants. FAO/IAEA 3rd Research Coordination Meeting on “Use of induced mutations in
connection with haploids and heterosis in cereals,” Pullman, Washington.
Zemetra, R.S. 1989. Use of chromosome substitution for gene location in wheat. Plant Science Seminar,
University of Idaho.
Zemetra, R.S. 1986. Tissue culture: A new tool for wheat improvement. Agronomy Seminar, Washington
State University.
Zemetra, R.S. 1986. Use of tissue culture in wheat improvement. Biology Colloquium, University of Idaho.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
California State Scholarship, 1972-76
Webster Barne Research Fund, 1982
Nominated Outstanding Advisor, College of Agriculture, 1989, 1996
Nominated Outstanding Teacher, College of Agriculture, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2000
University of Idaho Alumni Award for Faculty Excellence, 1990, 2000
Excellence in Extension Award – Idaho Grain Producers, 2001
Outstanding Research Award, Plant Soil and Entomological Sciences, 2006
Distinguished Service Award, Idaho Wheat Commission, 2007
Honorary Member of Western Society of Weed Science, 2008