College of Forestry

Forest Biotechnology Laboratory

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2024

S.H. Strauss. Profile: Steve Strauss. 2024. New Phytologist.  | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19881 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Boerjan, W. and S.H. Strauss. 2024. Social and biological innovations are essential to deliver transformative forest biotechnologies. New Phytologist 243: 526–536. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19855 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Goralogia, Greg S, Isabella M Andreatta, Victoria Conrad, Qin Xiong, Kelly Vining and Steven H Strauss. 2024. Rare but diverse off-target and somatic mutations found in field and greenhouse grown trees expressing CRISPR/Cas9.  Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology/Biosafety and Biosecurity.   | View Online
Nagle, Michael F, Jialin Yuan, Damanpreet Kaur, Cathleen Ma, Ekaterina Peremyslova, Yuan Jiang, Greg S. Goralogia, Anna Magnuson, Jia Yi Li, Wellington Muchero, Li Fuxin, Steven H. Strauss. 2024. Genome-wide association study and network analysis of in vitro transformation in Populus trichocarpa support key roles of diverse phytohormone pathways and cross talk. New Phytologist | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19737 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Gordon, Michael. 2024. Host-Induced Gene Silencing in Black Cottonwood for Control of Septoria Canker: Efficacy and Non-Target Impacts. PhD Dissertation, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Oregon State University, Corvallis. | View Online
Nagle, Michael F, Jialin Yuan, Damanpreet Kaur, Cathleen Ma, Ekaterina Peremyslova, Yuan Jiang, Alexa Niño de Rivera, Sara Jawdy, Jin-Gui Chen, Kai Feng, Timothy B Yates, Gerald A Tuskan, Wellington Muchero, Li Fuxin, and Steven H Strauss. 2024. GWAS supported by computer vision identifies large numbers of candidate regulators of in planta regeneration in Populus trichocarpa. G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkae026 DOI

2023

Klocko, AM, Elorriaga E, Ma, C, and Strauss SH. 2023. Variation in floral form of CRISPR knock-outs of the poplar homologs of LEAFY and AGAMOUS after FT heat-induced early flowering, Horticulture Research, Volume 10, Issue 8, August 2023, uhad132. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhad132 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Nagle M, Nahata SS, Zahl B, Niño de Rivera A, Tacker XV, Elorriaga E, Ma C, Goralogia GS, Klocko AL, Gordon M, Joshi S, Strauss SH. 2023. Knockout of floral and meiosis genes using CRISPR/Cas9 produces male-sterility in Eucalyptus without impacts on vegetative growth. Plant Direct 7(7):e507 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.507 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Nagle M, Yuan J, Kaur D, Ma C, Peremyslova E, Jiang Y, Zahl B, Niño de Rivera A, Muchero W, Fuxin L, Strauss SH. 2023. GWAS identifies candidate genes controlling adventitious rooting in Populus trichocarpa. Horticulture Research. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhad125 DOI
Jacobs DF, Dumroese RK, Brennan AN, Campbell FT, Conrad AO, Delborne JA, Fitzsimmons S, Flores D, Giardina CP, Greenwood L et al.. 2023. Reintroduction of at-risk forest tree species using biotechnology depends on regulatory policy, informed by science and with public support. New Forests. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-023-09980-y DOI | Full Text: PDF
Vigneaud J, Kohler A, M Sow D, Delaunay A, Fauchery L, Guinet F, Daviaud C, Barry KW, Keymanesh K, Johnson J et al..  2023.  DNA hypomethylation of the host tree impairs interaction with mutualistic ectomycorrhizal fungus. New Phytologist. | DOI: http://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18734 DOI

2022

Ma C, Duan C, Jiang Y, Nagle M, Peremyslova E, Goddard A, Strauss SH.  2022.  Factors affecting in vitro regeneration in the model tree Populus trichocarpa: II. Heritability estimates, correlations among explant types, and genetic interactions with treatments among wild genotypes. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-022-10302-8 DOI | Full Text: PDF | Supplemental Materials
Ma C, Goddard A, Peremyslova E, Duan C, Jiang Y, Nagle M, Strauss SH.  2022.  Factors affecting in vitro regeneration in the model tree Populus trichocarpa I. Medium, environment, and hormone controls on organogenesis. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant . | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-022-10301-9 DOI | Full Text: PDF | Supplemental ZIP file
Strauss SH, Slavov GT, DiFazio SP.  2022.  Gene-Editing for Production Traits in Forest Trees: Challenges to Integration and Gene Target Identification. Forests. 13(11):1887. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/f13111887 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Ryan N.W..  2022.  Overexpression of the GROWTH REGULATING FACTOR 4-GRF-INTERACTING FACTOR 1 Transcription Factor Chimera Modifies Transformation and Regeneration Efficiency in Populus and Eucalyptus. Forest Ecosystems and Society. M.S. | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Nagle M, Yuan J, Kaur D, Ma C, Peremyslova E, Jiang Y, Willig CJ, Goralogia GS, A de Rivera N, McEldowney M et al..  2022.  GWAS identifies candidate regulators of in planta regeneration in Populus trichocarpa. BioRxiv. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.06.08.495082 DOI
Yuan J, Kaur D, Zhou Z, Nagle M, Kiddle NG, Doshi NA, Behnoudfar A, Peremyslova E, Ma C, Strauss SH et al..  2022.  Robust high-throughput phenotyping with deep segmentation enabled by a web-based annotator. Plant Phenomics . :ArticleID9893639. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.34133/2022/9893639 DOI | Full Text: PDF

2021

An X, Gao K, Chen Z, Li J, Yang X, Yang X, Zhou J, Guo T, Zhao T, Huang S et al..  2021.  High quality haplotype-resolved genome assemblies of Populus tomentosa Carr., a stabilized interspecific hybrid species widespread in Asia. Molecular Ecology Resources. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.13507 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Klocko A, Goddard A, Jacobson J.R., Magnuson A, Strauss SH.  2021.  RNAi Suppression of LEAFY Gives Stable Floral Sterility, and Reduced Growth Rate and Leaf Size, in Field-Grown Poplars. Plants. 10(8):1594. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10081594 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Goralogia GS, Howe GT, Brunner AM, Helliwell E, Nagle M, Ma C, Goddard A, Magnuson A, Klocko A, Lu H et al..  2021.  Overexpression of SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE-LIKE (SVL) in Populus delays onset and reduces abundance of flowering in field-grown trees. Horticulture Research. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-021-00600-4 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Goralogia GS, Redick TP, Strauss SH.  2021.  Gene editing in tree and clonal crops: progress and challenges. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-021-10197-x DOI | Full Text: PDF
Sow MD, Le Gac AL, Fichot R, Lanciano S, Delaunay A, Le Jan I, Lesage-Descauses MC, Citerne S, Caius J, Brunaud V et al..  2021.  RNAi suppression of DNA methylation affects the drought stress response and genome integrity in transgenic poplar. New Phytologist. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17555 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Elorriaga E, Klocko A, Ma C, M Plessis du, An X, Myburg AA, Strauss SH.  2021.  Genetic containment in vegetatively propagated forest trees: CRISPR disruption of LEAFY function in Eucalyptus gives sterile indeterminate inflorescences and normal juvenile development. Plant Biotechnology Journal. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13588 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Lawrence EH, Leichty AR, Doody EE, Ma C, Strauss SH, Poethig RS.  2021.  Vegetative phase change in Populus tremula × alba. New Phytologist. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17316 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Azeez A., Zhao Y., Singh R., Yordanov Y, Dash M., Miskolczi P., Stojkovič K., Strauss SH, Bhalerao R, Busov V.  2021.  EARLY BUD-BREAK 1 and EARLY BUD-BREAK 3 control resumption of poplar growth after winter dormancy. Nature Communications. | View Online | Full Text: PDF

2020

Lu H, Yuan G, Strauss SH, Tschaplinski TJ, Tuskan GA, Chen JG, Yang X.  2020.  Reconfiguring Plant Metabolism for Biodegradable Plastic Production. BioDesign Research. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.34133/2020/9078303 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Klocko A, Brunner AM, Ma C, Etherington E, Rosenstiel K, Magnuson A, Taylor BJ, Cappellazzi J, Lockwood T, Covarrubias N et al..  2020.  RNAi of AGAMOUS genes in sweetgum alters reproductive organ identity and decreases fruit persistence. Plant Direct. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.225 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Lu H, Gordon MI, Amarasinghe V, Strauss SH.  2020.  Extensive transcriptome changes during seasonal leaf senescence in field-grown black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa Nisqually-1). Scientific Reports. 10:6581. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-63372-2 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Elorriaga E.  2020.  Functional Characterization and Classification of Genes Essential to Flower Induction, Flower Development, and Seed Development in Populus and Eucalyptus. Molecular and Cellular Biology, Oregon State University. Ph.D. | Full Text: PDF
An X, Gao K, Chen Z, Li J, Yang X, Yang X, Zhou J, Guo T, Zhao T, Huang S et al..  2020.  Hybrid origin of Populus tomentosa Carr. identified through genome sequencing and phylogenomic analysis. bioRxiv. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.07.030692 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Monson R.K., Winkler B., Rosenstiel T, Block K., Merl-Pham J, Strauss SH, Ault K, Maxfield J, Moore DJP, Trahan NA et al..  2020.  High productivity in hybrid-poplar plantations without isoprene emission to the atmosphere. PNAS. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1912327117 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Bagley JC, Heming NM, Gutiérrez EE, Devisetty UK, Mock KE, Eckert AJ, Strauss SH.  2020.  Genotyping-by-sequencing and ecological niche modeling illuminate phylogeography, admixture, and Pleistocene range dynamics in quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides). Ecology and Evolution. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6214 DOI | Full Text: PDF

2019

Allona I., Kirst M., Boerjan W, Strauss SH, Sederoff R..  2019.  Forest Genomics and Biotechnology. | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Allona I., Kirst M., Boerjan W, Strauss SH, Sederoff R..  2019.  Editorial: Forest Genomics and Biotechnology. Front. Plant Sci. 10 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.01187 DOI | Full Text: PDF | Contents of special issue: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/7399/forest-genomics-and-biotechnology
Strauss SH, Boerjan W, Chiang V, Costanza A, Coleman H, Davis JM, Lu M-Z, Mansfield SD, Merkle S, Myburg AA et al..  2019.  Certification for gene-edited forests. Science. 365(6455):767-768. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aay6165 DOI | Full Text: PDF Scientists say sustainable forestry organizations should lift ban on biotech trees
Cope KR, Bascaules A, Irving TB, Venkateshwaran M, Maeda J, Garcia K, Rush TA, Ma C, Labbé J, Jawdy S et al..  2019.  The Ectomycorrhizal Fungus Laccaria bicolor Produces Lipochitooligosaccharides and Uses the Common Symbiosis Pathway to Colonize Populus Roots. The Plant Cell. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.18.00676 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Li W, Zhai L, Strauss SH, Yer H, Merewitz E, Chen J, Wang X, Zhuang W, Fang C, Chen Y et al..  2019.  Transgenic Reduction of Cytokinin Levels in Roots Inhibits Root-Sprouting in Populus. Plant Physiology. 180(4) | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.19.00217 DOI | View Online | Full Text: Transgenic Reduction of Cytokinin Levels in Roots Inhibits Root Sprouting in Populus
Lu H.  2019.  Identification and Functional Characterization of Genes that Regulate Biomass Production, Floral Development, and Leaf Senescence in Populus Species using Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics Tool. Oregon State University. Ph.D. | View Online
Chhetri HB, Macaya-Sanz D, Kainer D, Biswal AK, Evans LM, Chen JG, Collins C, Hunt K, Mohanty SS, Rosenstiel T et al..  2019.  Multi-trait genome-wide association analysis of Populus trichocarpa identifies key polymorphisms controlling morphological and physiological traits. New Phytologist. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15777 DOI | Full Text: PDF

2018

Chang S, Mahon EL, MacKay HA, Rottmann WH, Strauss SH, Pijut PM, Powell WA, Coffey V, Lu H, Mansfield SD et al..  2018.  Genetic engineering of trees: progress and new horizons. In vitro Cell. Develop. Biol. 54:341-376. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-018-9914-1 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Lu H, Klocko A, Brunner AM, Ma C, Magnuson A, Howe GT, An X, Strauss SH.  2018.  RNA interference suppression of AGAMOUS and SEEDSTICK alters floral organ identity and impairs floral organ determinacy, ovule differentiation, and seed-hair development in Populus. New Phytologist. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15648 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Nagle M, Déjardin A, Pilate G, Strauss SH.  2018.  Opportunities for Innovation in Genetic Transformation of Forest Trees. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01443 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Klocko A, Lu H, Magnuson A, Brunner AM, Ma C, Strauss SH.  2018.  Phenotypic Expression and Stability in a Large-Scale Field Study of Genetically Engineered Poplars Containing Sexual Containment Transgenes. Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol. 6:100 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00100 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Bogdanove AJ, Donovan DM, Elorriaga E, Kuzma J, Pauwels P, Strauss SH, Voytas DF.  2018.  Genome Editing in Agriculture: Methods, Applications, and Governance. Council on Agricultural Science and Technology. 60:24pp. | Full Text: PDF
Elorriaga E, Klocko A, Ma C, Strauss SH.  2018.  Variation in mutation spectra among CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenized poplars. Front. Plant Sci.. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00594 DOI | View Online
Nagle M, LeBoldus JM, Klocko A.  2018.  Host‐Induced Gene Silencing for Pest/Pathogen Control. In: eLS. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: Chichester. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470015902.a0023726 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Buhl C, Strauss SH, Lindroth RL.  2018.  Genetic down-regulation of gibberellin results in semi-dwarf poplar but few non-target effects on chemical resistance and tolerance to defoliation. Journal of Plant Ecology. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rty003 DOI | Full Text: PDF

2017

Howe GT, Strauss SH.  2017.  Biotechnology Research is Developing New Tools for Tree Breeders. Western Forester. 62(3):26-27. | Full Text: PDF
McGarry RC, Klocko A, Pang M, Strauss SH, Ayre BG.  2017.  Virus-Induced Flowering: An Application of Reproductive Biology to Benefit Plant Research and Breeding. Plant Physiology. 173:47-55. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.16.01336 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Strauss SH, Jones KN, Lu H, Petit JD, Klocko A, Betts MG, Brosi BJ, Fletcher RJ, Needham MD.  2017.  Reproductive modification in forest plantations: impacts on biodiversity and society. New Phytologist. 213:1000-1021. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.14374 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDFSupplemental Files: Literature Search Methods | Guiding Hypotheses | Research Needs

2016

Klocko A, Borejsza-Wysocka E, Brunner AM, Shevchenko O, Aldwinckle H, Strauss SH.  2016.  Transgenic suppression of AGAMOUS genes in apple reduces fertility and increases floral attractiveness. PLOS One. 11(8):e0159421. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0159421 DOI | View Online
Lu H, Klocko A, Dow M, Ma C, Amarasinghe V, Strauss SH.  2016.  Low frequency of zinc-finger nuclease-induced mutagenesis in Populus. Molecular Breeding. 36(9):1-13. | Full Text: PDF
Klocko A, Brunner AM, Huang J, Meilan R, Lu H, Ma C, Morel A, Zhao D, Ault K, Dow M et al..  2016.  Containment of transgenic trees by suppression of LEAFY. Nature Biotechnology. 34:918–922. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.3636 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Ault K, Viswanath V, Jayawickrama J, Ma C, Eaton J, Meilan R, Beauchamp G, Hohenschuh W, Murthy G, Strauss SH.  2016.  Improved growth and weed control of glyphosate-tolerant poplars. New Forests. :1–15. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-016-9536-6 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Strauss S, Sax JK.  2016.  Ending Event-Based Regulation of GMO Crops. Nature Biotechnology. 34(5):474-477. | Full Text: PDF
Strauss SH, Ma C, Ault K, Klocko A.  2016.  Lessons from Two Decades of Field Trials with Genetically Modified Trees in the USA: Biology and Regulatory Compliance. Biosafety of Forest Transgenic Trees, edited by Cristina Vettori, Fernando Gallardo, Hely Häggman, Vassiliki Kazana, Fabio Migliacci, Gilles Pilate, and Matthias Fladung. 82 of the series Forestry Sciences:101–124. | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Klocko A, Ma C, Robertson S, Esfandiari E, Nilsson O, Strauss SH.  2016.  FT overexpression induces precocious flowering and normal reproductive development in Eucalyptus. Plant Biotechnol. J. 14:808-819. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12431 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF

2015

Howe GT, Horvath DP, Dharmawardhana P, Priest HD, Mockler TC, Strauss SH.  2015.  Extensive Transcriptome Changes During Natural Onset and Release of Vegetative Bud Dormancy in Populus. Front. Plant Sci.. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2015.00989 DOI | View Online
Strauss S.  2015.  Biotech and Forest Health: Creating a Path for Pragmatism. The Forestry Source. 20(11) | Full Text: PDF
Lu H, Viswanath V, Ma C, Etherington E, Dharmawardhana P, Shevchenko O, Strauss S, Pearce DW, Rood SB, Busov VB.  2015.  Recombinant DNA modification of gibberellin metabolism alters growth rate and biomass allocation in Populus. Tree Genetics & Genomics. 11(127) | DOI: https://doi.org/10.​1007/​s11295-015-0952-0 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Strauss SH, Costanza A, Seguin A.  2015.  Genetically engineered trees: Paralysis from good intentions. Science. 349(6250):794-795. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aab0493 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Strauss SH, Myburg AA.  2015.  Plant scientists celebrate new woody plant genome. New Phytologist. 206:1185–1187. | Full Text: PDF
Buhl C, Strauss SH, Lindroth RL.  2015.  Down-regulation of gibberellic acid in poplar has negligible effects on host-plant suitability and insect pest response. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Vining KJ, Romanel E, Jones RC, Klocko A, Alves-Ferreira M, Hefer CA, Amarasinghe V, Dharmawardhana P, Naithani S, Ranik M et al..  2015.  The floral transcriptome of Eucalyptus grandis. New Phytologist. 206:1406–1422. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.13077 DOI | Full Text: PDF

2014

Chauhan RD, Veale A, Ma C, Strauss SH, Myburg AA.  2014.  Genetic Transformation of Eucalyptus-Challenges and Future Prospects. Tree Biotechnology, CRC Press, FL. :p392-445. | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Elorriaga E, Meilan R, Ma C, Skinner JS, Etherington E, Brunner AM, Strauss SH.  2014.  A tapetal ablation transgene induces stable male sterility and slows field growth in Populus. Tree Genetics & Genomes. 10:1583–1593. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-014-0781-6 DOI | Full Text: PDF
Yordanov YS, Ma C, Strauss SH, Busov VB.  2014.  EARLY BUD-BREAK 1 (EBB1) is a regulator of release from seasonal dormancy in poplar trees. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 111(27):10001–10006. | Full Text: PDF
Myburg AA, et al.  2014.  The genome of Eucalyptus grandis. Nature. 510:356-362. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nature13308 DOI | Full Text: PDF

2013

Klocko A, Meilan R, James RR, Viswanath V, Ma C, Payne P, Miller L, Skinner JS, Oppert B, Cardineau GA et al..  2013.  Bt-Cry3Aa transgene expression reduces insect damage and improves growth in field-grown hybrid poplar. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 44:28-35. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2013-0270 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Chen Y, Yordanov Y, Ma C, Strauss S, Busov V.  2013.  DR5 as a reporter system to study auxin response in Populus. Plant Cell Rep. 32:453-463. | Full Text: PDF
Vining KJ, Pomraning KR, Wilhelm LJ, Ma C, Pellegrini M, Di Y, Mockler TC, Freitag M, Strauss S.  2013.  Methylome reorganization during in vitro dedifferentiation and regeneration of Populus trichocarpa. BMC Plant Biology. 13(92) | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2229-13-92 DOI | View Online
Klocko A, Stanton B, van Oosten C, Strauss SH.  2013.  Green Revolution Plantations: Could Short Trees Be a Big Thing? ISB News Report. May 2013:7-9. | Full Text: PDF
Zhu R, Shevchenko O, Ma C, Maury S, Freitag M, Strauss SH.  2013.  Poplars with a PtDDM1-RNAi transgene have reduced DNA methylation and show aberrant post-dormancy morphology. Planta. 237(6):1483-1493. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-013-1858-4 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF | Supplemental materials
Bräutigam K, Vining KJ, Lafon-Placette C, Fossdal CG, Mirouze M, Gutiérrez Marcos J, Fluch S, Fernández Fraga M, Guevara MA, Abarca D et al..  2013.  Epigenetic regulation of adaptive responses of forest tree species to the environment. Ecology and Evolution. 3(2):366-415. | View Online | Full Text: PDF

2012

Lexer C, Stolting KN.  2012.  Whole genome sequencing (WGS) meets biogeography and shows that genomic selection in forest trees is feasible. New Phytologist. 196:652-654. | Full Text: PDF
Dalton DA, Murthy GS, Strauss SH.  2012.  Production of traditional and novel biopolymers in transgenic woody plants. Rec. Adv. Phytochem. 42:59-78. | Full Text: PDF
Vining KJ, Contreras R, Ranik M, Strauss SH.  2012.  Genetic Methods for Mitigating Invasiveness of Woody Ornamental Plants: Research Needs and Opportunities. HortScience. 47(9):1210-1216. | Full Text: PDF
Zawaski C, Ma C, Strauss SH, French D, Meilan R, Busov V.  2012.  PHOTOPERIOD RESPONSE 1 (PHOR1)-like Genes Regulate Shoot/root Growth, Starch Accumulation, and Wood Formation in Populus. J. Exp. Botany. 63(15):5623-5634. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/ers217 DOI | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Slavov GT, DiFazio SP, Martin J, Schackwitz W, Muchero W, Rodgers-Melnick E, Lipphardt MF, Pennacchio CP, Hellsten U, Pennacchio LA et al..  2012.  Genome resequencing reveals multiscale geographic structure and extensive linkage disequilibrium in the forest tree Populus trichocarpa. New Phytologist. 196:713-725. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2012.04258.x DOI | Full Text: PDF | COMMENTARY: Lexer, C. and Stolting, K.N. 2012. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) meets biogeography and shows that genomic selection in forest trees is feasible. New Phytologist 196: 713‚Äì725.
Elias A, Busov V, Kosola K, Ma C, Etherington E, Shevchenko O, Gandhi H, Pearce DW, Rood SB, Strauss SH.  2012.  Green revolution trees: Semi-dwarfism transgenes modify gibberellins, promote root growth, enhance morphological diversity, and reduce competitiveness in Populus. Plant Physiology. 160:1130–1144. | Full Text: PDF
Dalton DA, Ma C, Murthy GS, Strauss SH.  2012.  Bioplastic Production by Transgenic Poplar. Information Systems for Biotechnology. January:7-10. | Full Text: PDF
Vining KJ, Pomraning KR, Wilhelm LJ, Priest HD, Pellegrini M, Mockler TC, Freitag M, Strauss SH.  2012.  Dynamic DNA cytosine methylation in the Populus trichocarpa genome: tissue-level variation and relationship to gene expression. BMC Genomics. 13:27 | Full Text: PDF | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/27
DiFazio SP, Leonardi S, Slavov GT, Garman SL, Adams WT, Strauss SH.  2012.  Gene flow and simulation of transgene dispersal from hybrid poplar plantations. New Phytologist. 193(4):903-915. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.04012.x DOI | Full Text: PDF | Supplemental materials
Rodgers-Melnick E, Mane SP, Dharmawardhana P, Slavov GT, Crasta OR, Strauss SH, Brunner AM, DiFazio SP.  2012.  Contrasting patterns of evolution following whole genome versus tandem duplication events in Populus. Genome Research. 22:95–105. | Full Text: PDF | Supplemental figures | Supplemental tables
Viswanath V, Albrectsen BR, Strauss SH.  2012.  Global regulatory burden for field testing of genetically modified trees. Tree Genetics & Genomes. 8(2):221-226. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-011-0445-8 DOI | Full Text: PDF | Supplemental Materials

2011

Zawaski C, Kadmiel M, Pickens J, Ma C, Strauss SH, Busov V.  2011.  Repression of gibberellin biosynthesis or signaling produces striking alterations in poplar growth, morphology, and flowering. Planta. 234:1285–1298. | Full Text: PDF | DOI 10.1007/s00425-011-1485-x
Zawaski C, Kadmiel M, Ma C, Gai Y, Jiang X, Strauss SH, Busov V.  2011.  SHORT INTERNODES-like genes regulate shoot growth and xylem proliferation in Populus. New Phytologist. 191:678–691. | Full Text: PDF
Voelker SL, Lachenbruch B, Meinzer FC, Strauss SH.  2011.  Reduced wood stiffness and strength, and altered stem form, in young antisense 4CL transgenic poplars with reduced lignin contents. New Phytologist. 189(4):1096-1109. | Full Text: PDF
Dalton DA, Ma C, Shrestha S, Kitin P, Strauss SH.  2011.  Tradeoffs between biomass growth and inducible biosynthesis of polyhydroxybutyrate in transgenic poplar. Plant Biotech. J. 9(7):759-767. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7652.2010.00585.x DOI | Full Text: PDF
Voelker SL, Lachenbruch B, Meinzer FC, Kitin P, Strauss SH.  2011.  Transgenic poplars with reduced lignin show impaired xylem conductivity, growth efficiency and survival. Plant, Cell & Environment. 34(4):655-668. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3040.2010.02270.x DOI | Full Text: PDF
Yuceer C, Hsu C-Y, Brunner AM, Strauss SH.  2011.  Regulation of Flowering Time in Poplar. Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding of Poplar, C.P. Joshi, S. DiFazio, and C. Kole (eds.). :pp.272-303. | Full Text: PDF
Hsu C-Y, Adams JP, Kim H, No K, Ma C, Strauss SH, Drnevich J, Vandervelde L, Ellis JD, Rice BM et al..  2011.  FLOWERING LOCUS T duplication coordinates reproductive and vegetative growth in perennial poplar. PNAS. 108(26):10756-10761. | Full Text: PDF
Strauss SH.  2011.  Why are regulatory requirements a major impediment to genetic engineering of horticultural crops? In B. Mou and R. Scorza (eds) Transgenic Horticulutural Crops: Challenges and Opportunities. :pp.249-261. | Full Text: PDF
Gou J, Ma C, Kadmiel M, Gai Y, Strauss SH, Jiang X, Busov V.  2011.  Tissue-specific expression of Populus C19 GA 2-oxidases differentially regulate above- and below-ground biomass growth through control of bioactive GA concentrations. New Phytologist. 192(3):626-639. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03837.x DOI | Full Text: PDF
Strauss SH, Zhang C, Hinchee M.  2011.  Gene Flow Control in Forest Trees: Approaches and Progress. The Science of Gene Flow in Agriculture and its Role in Co-Existence. :Pp.80-83. | Full Text: PDF

2010

Wolman D.  2010.  Branch Science. Portland Monthly. January 2010 | Full Text: PDF (article about Strauss and political constraints to research)
Dharmawardhana P, Brunner AM, Strauss SH.  2010.  Genome-wide transcriptome analysis of the transition from primary to secondary stem development in Populus trichocarpa. BMC Genomics. 11:150. | View Online
Harry DE, Strauss SH.  2010.  Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Forest Trees . | View Online | Full Text: PDF
Mohamed R, Wang C-T, Ma C, Shevchenko O, Dye SJ, Puzey JR, Etherington E, Sheng X, Meilan R, Strauss SH et al..  2010.  Populus CEN/TFL1 regulates first onset of flowering, axillary meristem identity and dormancy release in Populus. The Plant Journal. 62:674-688. | Full Text: PDF
Zhang H, Harry DE, Ma C, Yuceer C, Hsu C-Y, Vikram V, Shevchenko O, Etherington E, Strauss SH.  2010.  Precocious flowering in trees: the FLOWERING LOCUS T gene as a research and breeding tool in Populus. Journal of Experimental Botany. 61:2549–2560. | Full Text: PDF