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Kirk W. Pomper, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator of
Horticulture
Program Leader
Education
Ph.D. Horticulture, Oregon State University, 1995
M.S., Horticulture, University of Minnesota, 1989
B.S., Horticulture, University of Minnesota, 1985
Professional Experience
1998-Present. Principal Investigator of Horticulture, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY.
Research: About 90% of our research effort is focused toward developing pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] as a new commercial crop, with the remaining 10% of our research effort directed toward gooseberry, currant, grape, and peach variety trials. Our pawpaw research effort includes: 1) conducting a variety trial at KSU in cooperation with other sites across the nation, 2) examining flowering, fruit set, and ripening, 3) improving clonal and seedling/rootstock propagation methods, and 4) characterizing the morphological and molecular variation in the germplasm collection, and 5) developing organic production methods. I have cooperative research projects with Dr. Robert Geneve on in vitro clonal propagation of pawpaw and with Dr. Douglas Archbold on pawpaw postharvest physiology; both are researchers at in the Dept. of Horticulture at the University of Kentucky (UK).
Extension activities: I have replied to over 1000 emails, letters, and telephone calls, visited grower sites, organized one to two field days each year. I conceptualized and chaired the Second International Pawpaw Conference on September 21-22, 2001, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Over 140 people attended the conference from 22 states and the proceedings were published in HortTechnology. I developed a pawpaw information web site (http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu) that has had over 100,000 visitors since 1999 and this web site was awarded a blue ribbon as an outstanding horticultural extension publication by the Southern Region of ASHS at the 2000 Annual Awards Program. I have a multi-state SARE project (2003) with grower sites for the development of organic pawpaw production and I am part of a 2004 SARE planning grant entitled: “The Southern Region Organic Fruit Production Initiative: Identifying Barriers, Needed Research, Markets, and Opportunities” where we will gather information from growers concerning their interest in organic fruit production. To view a video concerning my extension activities please go to: http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/video/video1.html
Teaching and mentoring students: I am an instructor for BIO 410: Special Problems in Biology, a course at KSU in which advanced biology students who demonstrate ability and interest in the field conduct an experimental research project and write a paper concerning their research experience. I serve as a mentor in the summer KSU Research and Extension Apprentice Program, which allows minority high school students to gain experience in laboratory techniques through a directed research project. I also have developed a 3 credit course that will teach for the first time this spring semester that is entitled BIO 495: Special Topics in Biology-Understanding Biotechnology. The lecture and laboratory will allow undergraduate and graduate students to gain “hands on” experience with the methods of molecular biology used in biotechnology to understand basic biotechnology issues, such as genetically modified organisms for human consumption, the human genome project, and cloning that are already impacting our society. As an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture at UK, I have also served as a guest lecturer in the fruit and nut production class concerning pawpaw and hazelnut production practices. I also co-advised two graduate students at UK. My students have won state wide and national awards for presentations concerning their research projects. I also mentor two postdoctoral researchers at KSU, and serve on the committees of three Aquaculture MS graduate students at KSU and co-advise one MS graduate student at UK.
1998-Present. Curator, USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Asimina spp., Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY. Maintenance and acquisition of Asimina spp. germplasm collection. As a satellite site of the repository at Corvallis OR, the KSU orchards contain more than 1700 accessions from 66 distinct geographic regions from 17 different states. This is the largest pawpaw germplasm collection in the world.
2008-Present. Adjunct Associate Professor of Horticulture, University of Kentucky. I co-advise graduate students and have cooperative research projects with members of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Kentucky. I also guest lecture in fruit production courses and assist the department in other horticultural research and extension matters.
1998-2008. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Horticulture, University of Kentucky.
1996-1998. Post-doctoral Research Associate, USDA-ARS,
Children's Nutrition Research Center. Examination of the transport and storage of
calcium in green bean pods; increasing bioavalable calcium levels to benefit the
nutritional needs of humans.
1995-1996. Post-doctoral Researcher, Oregon State University.
Identification of molecular markers for self- incompatibility alleles in hazelnut.
Professional Societies
American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
Kentucky Academy of Science
Kentucky Nut Growers Association
Northern Nut Growers Association
North American Fruit Explorers
PawPaw Foundation
Southern Region-ASHS
Professional Service
I serve as Secretary of the American Pomological Society (2004-Present).
President: The PawPaw Foundation, a non-profit organization (1999-2008).
Member: Board of Directors, The PawPaw Foundation (1998 -Present).
President of the Kentucky Nut Growers Association. I am involved in the promotion of the industry and assist in information exchange about nut and pawpaw growing in the state of Kentucky (2004 to present).
Member: Wilder Medal Committee, American Pomological Society (1999-2006).
ASHS Pomology Working Group: Chair-elect (2004) and Chair (2005).
Elected the 2002 Chair of the Graduate Activities Committee of ASHS.
Associate Editor of 2nd International Pawpaw Conference Proceedings to be published in HortTechnology (2001-2003).
Chair: Agricultural Sciences Section, Kentucky Academy of Science (1999-2000); Secretary (1998).
Occasional Reviewer: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, HortScience, HortTechnology.
Attended or presented papers at annual meetings of the American Society for Horticultural Science in 1986 through 2006.
Awards and Grants
A 2007 USDA Capacity Building grant entitled: Anticancer and neuroprotective properties of pawpaw fruit extracts and acetogenin bioavailability was funded for $299,000; the grant was coauthored by Hideka Kobayashi, Kirk Pomper, and Changzheng Wang.
A 2007 National Plant Germplasm System. Evaluation of Cydonia Germplasm for Resistance to Fire Blight (Erwinia amylovora) by Joseph Postman, Kirk Pomper, and Virginia Stockwell for $15, 000.A 2006 USDA Capacity Building Research Grant entitled: “Use of DNA Markers to Evaluate Genetic Diversity in Different Strains of Freshwater Prawns for Selective Breeding and Hybridization,” #2006-02916, by James Tidwell, Boris Gomelsky and Kirk Pomper was funded for $297,791. The Grant will start on September 1, 2006.
A research grant from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board entitled “Evaluation of DNA Protective and Immune Modulating Capacity of Grape Products from Kentucky” has been awarded to Drs. Avinash Tope, Sanjun Gu and Kirk Pomper was funded $7,200 for a two year period.
The 2005 USDA Capacity Building Teaching Grant entitled: “Development of Biotechnology Courses to Enhance Aquaculture and Life Science Programs and Recruit Students” was written and awarded to Drs. Pomper, Kaul, Rajendran, and Tidwell for $199,984. Length: 10/01/2005 until 9/31/2009.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) Research and Education Grant entitled: The Southern Region Organic Fruit Production Initiative: Identifying Barriers, Needed Research, Markets, and Opportunities (LS04-167). Planning grant awarded to Curt Rom in 2004 (Kirk Pomper is the Coordinator for Kentucky on this grant).
USDA Capacity Building grant entitled: "Sustainable control of grape black rot, Japanese beetle, and leafhoppers in the Southeastern United States" was funded for $299,633 was co-authored by Drs. Jonathan Egilla (formerly of KSU) and Kirk W. Pomper in 2003. To be administered by Kirk W. Pomper.
USDA Capacity Building grant entitled: "Identification of pawpaw genotypes with high fruit antioxidant capacity" was funded for $293,250; the grant was coauthored by Changzheng Wang and Kirk Pomper in 2003.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) Research and Education Grant entitled: "Development of Organic Production Practices for Pawpaw on Selected Rootstocks" by Kirk Pomper was funded for $153,698 in 2003.
An 1890 Capacity Building Grant proposal entitled, "Development of Seedless Pawpaw Fruit by Germplasm Enhancement," by Kirk Pomper and Karan Kaul, was funded for $140,000 in 2002.
KBRIN supplement grant entitled: “Determination of the Genetic Profile and Population Structure of Solidago shortii (Asteraceae)” by Dr. Pat Calie, Eastern Kentucky University (P.I.), Mr. Brent Smith, Eastern Kentucky University (graduate student), Dr. Jerri Higginbotham, Transylvania University (co-PI), Dr. Rob Kingsolver, Kentucky Wesleyan College (co-PI), Dr. Kirk Pomper, Kentucky State University (co-PI), Dr. David Westneat, University of Kentucky (co-PI) for $90,000 ($8,500 for KSU) in 2002.
Kentucky Nut Grower Association: $1,000 to the pawpaw program at KSU in 2002.
Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, supported by the National Center for Research Resources. Grant to T. S. Kochhar, Kazi Javed, and Kirk Pomper for $165,000 in 2001.
NRI Competitive Grant: :Ripening and Storage Life Extension of the Native American Pawpaw Fruit," for $114,212 to Dr. Douglas Archbold at UK, sub-contract ($6,000) to Dr. Pomper at KSU in 2001.
Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, supported by the National Center for Research Resources. Grant to T.S. Kochhar, Kazi Javed, and Kirk Pomper for $165,000 in 2001.
An 1890 Capacity Building Grant proposal entitled, "Clonal Propagation and Preservation of Pawpaw Germplasm," by Kirk Pomper and Karan Kaul, was funded for $269,000 in 2000.
Kentucky Vineyard Assistance Program: KSU received $3,000 to support the establishment of a vineyard at the KSU research farm in 2000.
The KSU Pawpaw Information Web Site was awarded a blue ribbon as an outstanding horticultural extension publication by the Southern Region of the American Society for Horticultural Science 2000 Annual Awards Program.
Grant from Oregon Research Council for $8,000 entitled, "Identification of cDNAs Encoding Self incompatibility Alleles in Hazelnut," authored by Drs. Anita N. Azarenko and Kirk W. Pomper (1997).
Inducted into Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (1987).
K. Bailey Scholarship Award, University of Minnesota (1985).
Refereed Publications
Pomper, K. W., Sheri B. Crabtree, Desmond R. Layne, and R. Neal Peterson. 2008. Flowering and Fruiting Characteristics of Eight Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Selections in Kentucky. Journal of the American Pomological Society. 62:89-97. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W., S.B. Crabtree, D.R. Layne, R. Neal Peterson, J. Masabni, and D. Wolfe. 2008. The Kentucky pawpaw regional variety trial. J. Amer. Pom. Sci. 62:58-69. [PDF]
Kobayashi, Hideka, Changzheng Wang, and K.W. Pomper. 2008. Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Pawpaw Fruit (Asimina triloba L.) at Different Ripening Stages. HortScience 43:268–270. [PDF]
Gu, Sanjun, and Kirk W. Pomper. 2008. Grape Cultivar Feeding Preference of Adult Japanese Beetles. HortScience 43:196–199. [PDF]
Webster, Thomas C., Etta M. Thacker, Kirk Pomper, Jeremiah Lowe,Greg Hunt. 2008. Nosema apis infection in honey bee (Apis mellifera) queens. Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World 47: 53–57. [PDF]
Fang, Caodi, and Youling L. Xiong, Changzheng Wang, and K.W. Pomper. 2007. Extraction and Characterization of Polyphenol Oxidase in Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Fruit. Journal of Food Biochemistry 31:603-620.
Geneve, R., S. Kester, and K. Pomper. 2007. Autonomous Shoot Production in Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal). Propagation of Ornamental Plants, 7: 51-56. [PDF]
Galli, F., D.D. Archbold, and K. Pomper. 2007. Pawpaw: An Old Fruit for New Needs. Acta Horticulturae, 744:641-666. [PDF]
Duffrin M.W. and K.W. Pomper. 2006. Development of Flavor Descriptors for Pawpaw Fruit Puree: A Step Toward the Establishment of a Native Tree Fruit Industry. Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 35:118-130. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W. and D.R. Layne. 2005. The North American Pawpaw: Botany and Horticulture. Horticultural Reviews. Vol. 31:351-384. [PDF]
Koslanund, R., D.D. Archbold, and K.W. Pomper. 2005. Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.)] Fruit Ripening. I. Ethylene Biosynthesis and Production. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 130:638-642. [PDF]
Koslanund, R., D.D. Archbold, and K.W. Pomper. 2005. Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.)] Fruit Ripening. II. Activity of Selected Cell-wall Degrading Enzymes. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 130:643-648. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W. and M. A. Grusak. 2004. Calcium uptake and whole-plant water use influence pod calcium concentration in snap bean plants. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 129:890-895. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W., S.B. Crabtree, S.P. Brown, S.C. Jones, T.M. Bonney, and D.R. Layne. 2003. Assessment of genetic diversity of pawpaw varieties with inter-simple sequence repeat markers. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 128:521-525. [PDF]
Pomper, K. W. and R.J. Barney. 2003. Introduction to the second international pawpaw conference. HortTechnology 13: 410-411. [PDF]
Pomper, K. W., D. R. Layne, R. N. Peterson, and D. Wolfe. 2003. The Pawpaw Regional Variety Rrial: background and early data. HortTechnology 13: 412-417. [PDF]
Pomper, K. W., D. R. Layne, and S. C. Jones. 2003. Container production of pawpaw seedlings. HortTechnology 13: 434-438. [PDF]
Geneve, R. L., K. W. Pomper, S. T. Kester, J. N. Egilla, C. L. H. Finneseth, S. B. Crabtree, and D. R. Layne. 2003. Propagation of pawpaw - a review. HortTechnology 13: 428-433. [PDF]
Postman, J. D., K. E. Hummer, and K. W. Pomper. 2003. Vascular disease in Oregon regional pawpaw variety trial. HortTechnology 13: 418-420. [PDF]
Merwin, I. A., R. Byard, and K. W. Pomper. 2003. Survival, growth, and establishment of grafted pawpaws in upstate New York. HortTechnology 13: 421-422. [PDF]
Archbold, D. D., R. Kosnalund, and K. W. Pomper. 2003. Ripening and postharvest storage of pawpaw. HortTechnology 13:439-441. [PDF]
Templeton, S. B., M. Marlette, K. W. Pomper, and S. C. Jones. 2003. Favorable taste ratings for several pawpaw products. HortTechnology 13: 445-448. [PDF]
Archbold, D. D. and K. W. Pomper. 2003. Ripening pawpaw fruit exhibit respiratory and ethylene climacterics. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 30:99-103. [PDF]
Webster, T.C., K.W. Pomper, G. Hunt, E.T. Thacker, S.C. Jones. 2003. Nosema apis infection in worker and queen Apis mellifera. Apidologie 34:1-6.
Pomper, K.W., D.R. Layne, and S.C. Jones. 2002. Incident irradiance and cupric
hydroxide container treatment effects on early growth and development of container-grown
pawpaw seedlings. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 127:13-19. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W., D. R. Layne, S.C. Jones, and M.G. Kwantes. 2002. Growth enhancement of
container-grown pawpaw seedlings as influenced by media type, root-zone temperature, and
fertilization regime. HortScience 37:329-333. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W., D.R. Layne, and E.B. Reed. 2002. Determination of the optimal rate of
slow-release fertilizer for enhanced growth of pawpaw seedlings in containers.
HortTechnology 13:397-401. [PDF]
Grusak, M.A. and K.W. Pomper. 1999. Influence of pod stomatal density and pod
transpiration on the calcium concentration of snap bean pods. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.
124:194-198.
Pomper, K.W., A.N. Azarenko, N. Bassil, J.W. Davis, and S.A. Mehlenbacher.
1998. Identification of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers for
self-incompatibility alleles in Corylus avellana L. Theoretical and Applied
Genetics. 97:479-487 [PDF]
Pomper, K.W., and P.J. Breen. 1997. Expansion and osmotic adjustment of strawberry fruit
during water-stress. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 122:183-189.
Pomper, K.W., and P.J. Breen. 1996. The effect of cell turgor on sugar uptake in
developing strawberry fruit. Physiologia Plantarum. 96:324-332.
Pomper, K.W., and P.J. Breen. 1995. Levels of apoplastic solutes in developing strawberry
fruit. Journal of Experimental Botany. 46:743-753.
Pomper, K.W., E.E. Hoover, and P.D. Ascher. 1992. DNA content of Phaseolus
coccineus x P. vulgaris suspensors. Sex Plant Reprod. 5:146-150.
Extension Publications, Videos, and Web Sites
Pomper, K.W. 2006. Growing Pawpaw Organically in Kentucky. University of Kentucky-Cooperative Extension Service. FruitFacts (October issue) 10:3-6. [link to article]
Pomper, K.W. and D.R. Layne. 2005. “The North American Pawpaw.” CABI Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts. Ed. J. Janick. CAB International of Wallingford, Oxon, United Kingdom.
Pomper, K.W. and D.R. Layne. 2005. “The Pawpaw” In the Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. Oxford Press.
Pomper, K.W. and D.R. Layne. 2004. “North American Pawpaw.” Chronica 44:11-15. [PDF]
A video commercial (30 sec in length) advertising the Pawpaw Program Field Day on September 11, 2004 was developed with the help of Dennis Thomas and Robert Lewis in the Land Grant Media Center. Please go to: http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/video/video1.html to see the video.
A video overview (7 minutes in length) of the pawpaw program research and extension activities was developed with the help of Dennis Thomas and Robert Lewis in the Land Grant Media Center. Please also go to: http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/video/video1.html to see the video.
Pomper, K.W., S.C. Jones, and L. Barnes. 2000. The influence of low temperature storage on the germination rate of pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] seed. Annual Report of the Northern Nut Growers Association 91:20-27.
Finneseth, C., S. Kester, R. Geneve, K. Pomper, and D. Layne. 2000. Propagation of pawpaw (Asimina triloba). Combined Proceedings International Plant Propagator's Society 50:413-416. [PDF]
Pomper, K.W. and D.R. Layne. 2000. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw story. Pomona 33:13-18.
Pomper, K.W., D.R. Layne, and R.N. Peterson. 1999. The pawpaw regional variety trial, p.353-357. In J. Janick (ed). Perspectives on New Crops and New Uses. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA. [PDF]
Jones, S.C, R.N. Peterson, T. Turner, K.W. Pomper, and D. R. Layne. 1998. Pawpaw planting guide: cultivars and nursery sources. KSU Pawpaw Ext. Bull.PIB-002. [link]
The Pawpaw Information Web Site at: http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu
Abstracts
1. 2007. Pomper, Kirk W., Jeremiah D. Lowe, Sheri B. Crabtree, and William H. Keller. Assessment of Annonaceous Acetogenin Activity in Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Fruit. HortScience 42:939
2. 2007. Pomper, Kirk W. and Sheri B. Crabtree. Is Flame Cultivation a Viable Method for Organic Weed Control in Pawpaw Orchards? Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 68:103.
3. 2007. Pomper, Kirk W. and Sheri B. Crabtree. Weed Control and Economic Considerations of Flame Cultivation in Pawpaw Orchards. HortScience 42:457-458.
4. 2007. Crabtree, Sheri B. and Kirk W. Pomper. Within-cluster hand-thinning increases fruit size in pawpaw (Asimina triloba). HortScience 42:881.
5. 2007. Gu, Sanjun, Kirk W. Pomper, and S. Kaan Kurtural. Effect of Stylet Oil and Soybean Oil on Delay of Budbreak in Grapes. HortScience 42:960.
6. 2007. Whitehouse, Angie, Sanjun Gu, and Kirk W. Pomper. Organic control of Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) in Grapes. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 68:102.
7. 2007. Sanjun Gu, Angie Whitehouse, and Kirk W. Pomper. Can grape black rot disease be controlled with application of the particle film product Surround? Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 68:103.
8. 2007. Gu, Sanjun, Angie Whitehouse and Kirk W. Pomper. Varietal Preference and Vineyard Distribution of Japanese Beetles in a Field Choice Study. HortScience 42:458.
9. 2007. Kobayashi, Hideka, Kirk W. Pomper, and Changzheng Wang. Chromaticity of Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Pulp and Its Relationship to Phenolic Content. HortScience 42:985.
10. 2007. Galli, Frederica, Douglas D. Archbold, and Kirk W. Pomper. Cold Storage Injury and Antioxidant Systems of Pawpaw During Cold Storage. HortScience 42:1019
11. 2007. Crabtree, Sheri B. and Kirk W. Pomper. Rootstock Leaf Retention Aids Bud Break in Chip-Budded Pawpaw (Asimina triloba). Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 68:103.
12. 2007. Lowe, Jeremiah D., Keidre Long, and Kirk W. Pomper. Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers to Distinguish Scion and Rootstock Tissues on Grafted Pawpaw Trees. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 68:102.
13. 2007. Lowe, Jeremiah D., Kirk W. Pomper, John R. Clark, and John G. Strang. First Year Vigor of Primocane Fruiting Blackberries from the University of Arkansas Breeding Program Grown in Kentucky. HortScience 42:457.
14. 2006. Pomper, Kirk W., and Sheri B. Crabtree. Budding Success and Field Establishment of Two Pawpaw Cultivars on Five Seedling Rootstocks. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium Program and Abstracts Book, p. 246.
15. 2006. Pomper, Kirk. W., Sheri B. Crabtree, and Desmond R. Layne. Early Flower Bud Production and Field Establishment of Two Pawpaw Cultivars on Five Seedling Rootstocks. HortScience 41:1039.
16. 2006. Crabtree, Sheri B. and Kirk W. Pomper. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial: 2003-2005 Overview. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium Program and Abstracts Book, p. 263.
17. 2006. Crabtree, Sheri. B., Kirk W. Pomper, Desmond R. Layne, and R.N. Peterson. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial: 1998-2005 Overview. HortScience 41:1039-1040.
18. 2006. Gu, Sanjun, Angie Whitehouse and Kirk W. Pomper. Cultivar Preference and Organic Control of Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica) in Grapes. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium Program and Abstracts Book, p. 170
19. 2006. Gu, Sanjun, Angie Whitehouse and Kirk W. Pomper. Grape Cultivar Preference and Organic Control of Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica). HortScience 41:1067-1068.
20. 2006. Lowe, Jeremiah D., and Kirk W. Pomper. Comparison of ISSR and SSR Markers to Examine Genetic Variation in Pawpaw Cultivars. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium Program and Abstracts Book, p. 238.
21. 2006. Kobayashi, H., C. Wang, and K.W. Pomper. Ripening of pawpaw (Asimina triloba L.) fruit affects phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of pulps. HortScience 41:1039.
22. 2006. Dawson, Kelly, Jeremiah D. Lowe, Kirk W. Pomper. Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers to Determine Clonality in Pawpaw Patches. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium Program and Abstracts Book, p. 169.
23. 2006. Yeboah, Sybil, Jeremiah D. Lowe, and Kirk W. Pomper. Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Eleven Pawpaw Cultivars Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium Program , p. 46.
24. 2006. Galli, F. R. Koslanund, D.D. Archbold, and K.W. Pomper. Common Strategies to Manipulate Pre-and Postharvest Ripening of Fruit Fail with Pawpaw. HortScience 41:1051.
25. 2006. Galli, F., D.D. Archbold, and K.W. Pomper. Cold Storage Effects on Pawpaw Fruit Ripening and Quality. HortScience 41:989.
26. 2005. Pomper, Kirk W., Pawpaw: A New Potential Fruit Crop. HortScience 40:947.
27. 2005. Pomper, Kirk W., Sheri B. Crabtree. Development of Rootstocks to Promote Early Bearing in Pawpaw. HortScience 40:1027.
28. 2005. Crabtree, Sheri B., Kirk W. Pomper, Robert L. Geneve. Identification of Unique Reproductive Characteristics in Six Pawpaw Populations for Germplasm Enhancement. HortScience 40:1122.
29. 2005. Friedrich, Heather, Curt Rom, Jennie Popp, Barbara Bellows, Donn Johnson, Dan Horton, Kirk Pomper, David Lockwood, Steve McArtney, and Geoffrey Zehnder. The Development of a Southern Region Organic Fruit Initiative. HortScience 40:1072.
30. 2005. Lowe, Jeremiah D. and Kirk W. Pomper. Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Pawpaw Cultivars using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. HortScience 40:1067.
31. 2005. Gu, Sanjun and Kirk W. Pomper. Development of a Viticulture Website at Kentucky State University for Growers. HortScience 40:1028.
32. 2005. Galli, Federica, Douglas D. Archbold, and Kirk W. Pomper. Do Pawpaw Varieties Behave Differently during Ripening and Cold Storage? HortScience 40:1088.
33. 2005. Lowe, Jeremiah D., Steven D. Mims, Kirk W. Pomper, and Boris Gomelsky. Analysis of Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) Populations Using Microsatellite Markers. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 66:58.
34. 2004. Pomper, Kirk W., and Sheri B Crabtree. Will Thinning of Pawpaw Fruit Clusters Increase Fruit Size and Quality? Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science.
35. 2004. Pomper, Kirk W., Joseph G. Masabni, Desmond R. Layne, Sheri B. Crabtree, R. Neal Peterson, and Dwight Wolfe. 2004. Yield and Fruiting Characteristics of 28 Selections in the Kentucky Pawpaw Cultivar Trial. HortScience 39:851.
36. 2004. Rascoe, Danielle, Kirk W. Pomper, Jeremiah Lowe, Sheri B. Crabtree, Har Mahdeem, and Tejender S. Kochhar. 2004. Assessment of the Utility of ISSR Markers for Evaluating Genetic Relationships Among Members of Asimina and Annona. HortScience 39:786
37. 2004. Crabtree, Sheri B., Kirk W. Pomper, and Robert L. Geneve. Trench layering as a method of clonally propagating pawpaw (Asimina triloba). HortScience 39:890
38. 2004. Galli, F., D.D. Archbold, K.W. Pomper, T.R. Hamilton-Kemp, and R.W. Collins. Can Pawpaw Fruit be Cold-Stored for Extended Periods? HortScience 39:780.
39. 2003. Pomper, K.W. and S.C. Jones. Effect of Container Treatment Method with Cupric Hydroxide on Growth of Pawpaw Seedlings. HortScience 38:686.
40. 2003. Crabtree, S.B., K.W. Pomper, and R.L. Geneve. Evaluation of Vegetative and Reproductive Traits in Six Populations of Pawpaw (Asimina triloba). HortScience 38:664.
41. 2003. Pomper, K.W. and S.C. Jones. Effect of Container Treatment Method with Cupric Hydroxide on Growth of Pawpaw Seedlings. HortScience 38:686.
42. 2003. Pomper, K.W. and S.C. Jones. Flowering, fruit set, and fruit drop characteristics in selected pawpaw cultivars. HortScience 38:1292.
43. 2002. Pomper, K.W. An Overview of the Kentucky State University Pawpaw Program. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences 63:68.
44. 2001. Pomper, K.W. and E.B. Reed. 2001. Determination of the Optimal Rate of Slow-release Fertilizer for Early Growth and Development of Container-grown Pawpaw Seedlings. HortScience 36:469
45. 2001. Pomper, Kirk.W., Eddie B. Reed, and Snake C. Jones. The influence of fertilizer rate and application method on early growth and development of container grown pawpaw (Asimina triloba) seedlings. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences 62:81
46. 2001. Bonney, T.M., S.B. Crabtree, K.W. Pomper, and R.L. Geneve. Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Clonality Within Native Pawpaw Patches using RAPDs. HortScience 36:533
47. 2001. Jones, S.C. and K. W. Pomper. DNA Fingerprinting of Pawpaw Cultivars Using the Inter Simple Sequence Repeat Marker System. HortScience 36:534
48. 2001. Crabtree, S.B., S.P. Brown, and K.W. Pomper. Identification of Inter Simple Sequence Repeat Markers That Segregate in a Simple Mendelian Fashion in a Controlled Cross of Pawpaw. HortScience 36:533
49. 2001. Koslanund, R., D.D. Archbold, and K.W. Pomper. Ethylene Production and Fruit Softening During Pawpaw Ripening. HortScience 36:469.
50. 2001. Crabtree, Sheri B., Tera M. Bonney, Snake C. Jones, and K. W. Pomper. Assessment of Genetic Diversity within Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] Patches. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences 62:79
51. 2000. Pomper, K.W., S.C. Jones, and E.B. Reed. Early Growth and Development of Container Grown Pawpaw Seedlings in Various Potting Media and Nutrient Regimes. Abstract #247. HortScience 35:433.
52. 2000. Pomper, K.W., S.C. Jones, and L. Barnes. Determination of Optimal Storage Temperature to Maintain Viable Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.)] Seed. HortScience 35:557.
53. 2000. Pomper, K. W., S. C. Jones, E. B. Reed, and T. M. Bonney. 2000. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] Project. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 61:166.
54. 2000. Bonney, T. M., S.P. Brown, S.C. Jones, K.W. Pomper, and R.L. Geneve. Identification of Molecular Markers That Segregate in a Simple Mendelian Fashion in Controlled Crosses of Asimina triloba. HortScience 35:551.
55. 2000. Koslanund, R., D.D. Archbold, and K.W. Pomper. Ripening and the climacteric of pawpaw. HortScience 35:560.
56. 2000. Brown, S.P., T.M. Bonney, S.C. Jones, and K.W. Pomper. Identification of Molecular Markers That Segregate in a Simple Mendelian Fashion in Controlled Crosses of Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal]. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 61:165.
56. Pomper, K.W., S.C. Jones, and E.B. Reed. 1999. Shading Influences the Growth and Development of Pawpaw Seedlings Grown Outside. Abstract # 342. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.34:502
57. 1999. Pomper, K.W., D. R. Layne, and R. N. Peterson. The pawpaw regional variety trial (RVT): development of a potential new commercial tree fruit crop in Kentucky. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science. 60:51
58. 1999. Jones, S.C. and K.W. Pomper. Dissemination via the internet of information on pawpaw (Asimina triloba): a new potential tree fruit crop. Abstract #156. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 34:469
59. 1999. Reed, E.B., K.W. Pomper, S.C. Jones, and T. Turner. Shading affects the growth and development of pawpaw seedlings grown outside. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science. 60:51
60. 1999. Jones, S.C., and K.W. Pomper. Development of a web site for the distribution of information concerning pawpaw (Asimina triloba): a new potential fruit crop for Kentucky. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science 60:50.
Extension Presentations
Pomper*, K.W. Growing Pawpaw. SAWG meeting on January 26, 2007 at KSU’s research farm. (approximately 200 participants)
Pomper*, K.W. Organic weed control in Pawpaw. Third Thursday held on February 15, 2007 at the KSU research farm (About 75 people attended).
Pomper*, Kirk W. Growing Gooseberries and Currants in Kentucky. Third Thursday Workshop. June 21st, 2007. (about 75 people attended)
Pomper*, Kirk W. Growing Pawpaw in Kentucky and the Southeastern United States. Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SAWG) meeting held at the KSU farm on January 20, 2006. (approximately 75 people attended)
Pomper*, Kirk W. Growing Pawpaw in Kentucky. Dr. Phil Brown’s Consumer Science Business course. April 12th, 2006. (class of 20 students)
Pomper*, Kirk W. Understanding Biotechnology. Third Thursday Workshop. April 20th, 2006. (about 50 people attended the workshop)
Pomper*, Kirk W. Growing Gooseberries and Currants in Kentucky. Third Thursday Workshop. June 15th, 2006. (about 75 people attended)
Pomper*, Kirk W. I led a discussion at the Spring meeting (on April 22, 2006) in Elizabethtown, KY concerning nut and pawpaw growing. (about 125 people attended the meeting)
Pomper, K.W. and Sheri Crabtree lead tours of the gooseberries, pawpaws, and blackberries at the KSU farm at the Third Thursday Workshop. June 15th, 2006. (about 75 people attended)
Pomper*, Kirk W. 2006. Pawpaw, Currant and Gooseberry Varieties for Kentucky and the Southeastern United States, and gave a tour at the KSU farm for The North American Fruit Explorers Annual Meeting in Lexington Kentucky, August 31, 2006 (about 125 people attended the meeting).
Pomper*, K.W. 2006. I presented two talks on “Pawpaw 101” at the Ohio Annual Pawpaw Festival in Albany, OH on 16-17 of September. About 2000 people attended the festival.
As President of the Kentucky Nut Growers, I am involved in the promotion of the industry and assist in information exchange about nut and pawpaw growing in the state of Kentucky. I led a discussion at the Spring meeting (on April 22, 2006) in Elizabethtown, KY concerning nut and pawpaw growing. (about 125 people attended the meeting)
Pomper*, K.W. 2005. I presented two talks on “Pawpaw 101” at the Ohio Annual Pawpaw Festival in Albany, OH on 17-18 of September, and also conducted a fruit tasting, assisted by Hideka Kobayashi. About 2000 people attended the festival.
Pomper*, K.W. 2005. Sheri Crabtree and I conducted pawpaw orchard tours at UK’s biennial Princeton Field Day on July 28.
Pomper*, K.W. 2005. Made 30 minute presentations on growing pawpaw and growing blackberry, as well as a presentation on gooseberry and currant production at the KSU Small Farm Field Day on September 15.
Pomper*, K.W. 2005. “Pawpaw and the SARE Project” Presented on Jan. 3 in the Organic Production Section of the Kentucky Annual Fruit and Vegetable Grower Conference and Trade Show, Lexington, KY.
Pomper*, K.W. 2004. presentations “Pawpaw 101” and “An Update on the Kentucky Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial.” At the KSU/PPF Pawpaw Workshop on September 11, 2004 at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm. Approximately 100 people attended.
Pomper*, K.W. 2004. presentations Gooseberries and Currants for Kentucky” At the KSU Grape, Gooseberry and Currant Workshop on September 17, 2004 at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm. Approximately 100 people attended.
Pomper*, K.W. 2004. Pawpaw 101, KSU Pawpaw Research Update, and Pawpaw fruit tasting demo for approximately 800 people September 18-19, 2004 at the 6th Annual Pawpaw Festival in Albany, Ohio.
Pomper*, K.W. 2003. Growing Pawpaws in Kentucky Biennial Small Farm Festival on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm. Approximately 275 people attended.
Pomper*, K.W. 2003. Pawpaw 101, KSU Pawpaw Research Update, and Pawpaw fruit tasting demo for approximately 1800 people September 12-14, 2003 at the 5th Annual Pawpaw Festival in Albany, Ohio.
Pomper*, K.W. 2003. Growing and Selling Pawpaws, Gooseberries, and Currants. Specialty Crop and Niche Crop Production Seminar at the Boone County Extension Office in Burlington, Kentucky on February 4, 2003.
Pomper*, K.W. 2002. The Development of Pawpaw into a New Commercial Crop. Presented at the Indiana Nut Growers Association 2002 American Persimmon Conference in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 27 and 28, 2002.
KSU Sustainable Agriculture Workshop: Pawpaws, Grapes, and Other New Crops. The 5th annual pawpaw/small fruit field day on Thursday, September 19, 2002, at the KSU farm. There were approximately 100 participants. Dr. Pomper gave a several talks on pawpaws, gooseberries, and currants and led a tour of the pawpaw orchards. In the afternoon we toured Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery.
Pomper*, K.W. 2002. Pawpaw fruit tasting demo for approximately 1500 people at The Fourth Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Albany Ohio on September 14, 2002.
Pomper*, K.W. 2002. Lead tours for approximately 150 people of the UK-KSU pawpaw planting at the UK Research and Education Center All-Commodity Field Day, Princeton, KY on July 18, 2002.
Pomper*, K.W. 2002. “Pawpaw Production in Kentucky” Presented on Jan. 6 at the Kentucky Annual Fruit and Vegetable Grower Conference and Trade Show, Lexington, KY.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. The KSU Pawpaw Program. Presented at the Second International Pawpaw Conference, Frankfort, KY, September 21-22, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W., D.R. Layne, and S.C. Jones. 2001. Container Production of Pawpaw Seedlings. Presented at the Second International Pawpaw Conference, Frankfort, KY, September 21-22, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W., D.R. Layne, R.N. Peterson and D. Wolfe. 2001.The Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial: Background and Early Results. Presented at the Second International Pawpaw Conference, Frankfort, KY, September 21-22, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. Growing Pawpaw. Alternatives and Supplemental Crop Production and Marketing School in Burlington, KY on January 30, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. Growing Pawpaws, Currants, and Gooseberries. Indiana Horticultural Congress and Trade Show in Indianapolis, IN January 31, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. Growing Chestnuts. Third Thursday event at the KSU farm; April 19, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. Growing Grapes in Kentucky. The KSU Small Farm Field day September 20, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. Growing Gooseberries and Currants in Kentucky. The KSU Small Farm Field day September 20, 2001.
Pomper*, K.W. 2001. An Update on the Kentucky State University Pawpaw Program. Fall meeting of the Kentucky Nut Growers Association. October 27, 2001.
Scientific
PresentationsPomper*, K.W., S.B. Crabtree, and D.R. Layne. Early Flower Bud Production and Field Establishment of Two Pawpaw Cultivars on Five Seedling Rootstocks. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, July 27-30, 2006.
Pomper*, Kirk W., and Sheri B. Crabtree. Budding Success and Field Establishment of Two Pawpaw Cultivars on Five Seedling Rootstocks. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium. April 1-4, 2006, Atlanta GA.
Crabtree*, Sheri B. and Kirk W. Pomper. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial: 2003-2005 Overview. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium. April 1-4, 2006, Atlanta GA.
Crabtree*, Sheri B., Kirk W. Pomper, Desmond R. Layne, and R. Neal Peterson. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial: 1998-2005 Overview. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, July 27-30, 2006.
Lowe*, Jeremiah D. and Kirk W. Pomper. Comparison of ISSR and SSR Markers to Examine Genetic Variation in Pawpaw Cultivars. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium. April 1-4, 2006, Atlanta GA.
Kobayashi*, H., C. Wang, and K.W. Pomper. Ripening of pawpaw (Asimina triloba L.) fruit affects phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of pulps. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, July 27-30, 2006.
Dawson*, Kelly, Jeremiah D. Lowe, Kirk W. Pomper. 2006. Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers to Determine Clonality in Pawpaw Patches. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium, April 1-4, 2006. Atlanta, Georgia.
Dawson*, Kelly, Jeremiah D. Lowe, and Kirk W. Pomper. Using Molecular Markers to Determine Clonality of Native Pawpaw Patches. Posters at the Capitol, February 2, 2006, Frankfort, KY.
Dawson*, Kelly, Jeremiah D. Lowe, Kirk W. Pomper. 2006. Using Molecular Markers to Determine Clonality in Pawpaw Patches. Senior Seminar Presentation, April 14, 2006, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY.
Yeboah*, Sybil, Jeremiah D. Lowe, and Kirk W. Pomper. Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Eleven Pawpaw Cultivars Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 14th Biennial Research Symposium. April 1-4, 2006, Atlanta GA.
Yeboah*, Sybil, Jeremiah D. Lowe, and Kirk W. Pomper. Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Eleven Pawpaw Cultivars Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. Senior Seminar Presentation, April 7, 2006, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY.
Pomper*, K.W., and Sheri B. Crabtree. 2005. An Update on the Development of Seedling Rootstocks to Promote Early Bearing in Pawpaw. Presented at Kentucky Academy of Science annual meeting, November 10-11, Richmond, KY.
Pomper*, Kirk W., 2005. Pawpaw: A New Potential Fruit Crop. At the American Society for Horticultural Science annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21 2005.
Pomper*, Kirk W., Sheri B. Crabtree. 2005. Development of Rootstocks to Promote Early Bearing in Pawpaw. At the American Society for Horticultural Science annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21 2005.
Pomper*, Kirk W., and Marion F. Simon. 2005. “The Pawpaw Story: Cooperative Research and Extension Efforts Between Kentucky State University and SARE in Developing a New Fruit Crop” Presented at the AEA/ARD Joint Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 19-22, 2005. Received second-place honors in the Community and Economic Development category.
Crabtree*, Sheri B. and Kirk W. Pomper. The Kentucky State University Pawpaw Regional Variety Trial: 2005 Update. Presented at Kentucky Academy of Science annual meeting, November 10-11, Richmond, KY.
Lowe*, Jeremiah D., and Kirk W. Pomper, 2005. Development of Simple Sequence Repeat Markers to Examine Genetic Variation in Pawpaw Cultivars. 2005 Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond, KY.
Gu*, Sanjun, Angie Whitehouse and Kirk W.Pomper. 2005. Grape cultivar feeding preference by Japanese beetle (Popilla japonica). Presented at 2005 KAS meeting.
Gu*, Sanjun, Ria Taylor and Kirk W. Pomper. 2005. Effect of indole-3-butyric acid and bottom heat on rooting of grape hardwood cuttings. Presented at 2005 KAS meeting.
Crabtree*, Sheri B., Kirk W. Pomper, Robert L. Geneve. 2005. Identification
of Unique Reproductive Characteristics in Six Pawpaw Populations for Germplasm
Enhancement. HortScience. At the American Society for Horticultural Science
annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21 2005.
Lowe*, Jeremiah D. and Kirk W. Pomper. 2005. Evaluation of Genetic Variation in
Pawpaw Cultivars using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. At the American Society
for Horticultural Science annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21 2005.
Gu*, Sanjun and Kirk W. Pomper. 2005. Development of a Viticulture Website at Kentucky State University for Growers. At the American Society for Horticultural Science annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21 2005.
Friedrich*, Heather, Curt Rom, Jennie Popp, Barbara Bellows, Donn Johnson, Dan Horton, Kirk Pomper, David Lockwood, Steve McArtney, and Geoffrey Zehnder. 2005. The Development of a Southern Region Organic Fruit Initiative. At the American Society for Horticultural Science annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV, July 17-21 2005.
Lowe*, Jeremiah, Steven Mims, Kirk Pomper, Boris Gomelsky, and James Tidwell, 2005. Molecular Markers for Genetic Analysis of Paddlefish. 2005 World Aquaculture Society Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Kirk W. Pomper* and Sheri B Crabtree. 2004. Will Thinning of Pawpaw Fruit Clusters Increase Fruit Size and Quality? Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting in Murray, Kentucky on November 6, 2004.
Jeremiah D. Lowe*, Steven D. Mims, Kirk W. Pomper, And Boris Gomelsky, 2004. Analysis of Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) Populations Using Microsatellite Markers. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting in Murray, Kentucky on November 6, 2004.
Pomper*, Kirk W., Joseph G. Masabni, Desmond R. Layne, Sheri B. Crabtree, R. Neal Peterson, and Dwight Wolfe. 2004. Yield and Fruiting Characteristics of 28 Selections in the Kentucky Pawpaw Cultivar Trial. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science 101st annual conference in Austin, Texas, July 17-20, 2004.
Danielle Rascoe, Kirk W. Pomper*, Jeremiah Lowe, Sheri B. Crabtree, Har Mahdeem, and Tejender S. Kochhar. 2004. Assessment of the Utility of ISSR Markers for Evaluating Genetic Relationships Among Members of Asimina and Annona. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science 101st annual conference in Austin, Texas, July 17-20, 2004.
Crabtree*, Sheri B., Kirk W. Pomper, and Robert L. Geneve. 2004. Trench layering as a method of clonally propagating pawpaw (Asimina triloba). Submitted abstract to be presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science 101st annual conference in Austin, Texas, July 17-20, 2004.
Douglas D. Archbold* and Kirk W. Pomper. 2004. Response of Pawpaw Fruit to Cold Storage Temperature and Duration. 5th International Postharvest Symposium Verona (Italy) 6-11 June 2004.
F. Galli*, D.D. Archbold, K.W. Pomper, T.R. Hamilton-Kemp, and R.W. Collins. 2004. Symptoms of Cold Storage Injury of Pawpaw Fruit. 5th International Postharvest Symposium Verona (Italy) 6-11 June 2004.
F. Galli*, D.D. Archbold, K.W. Pomper, T.R. Hamilton-Kemp, and R.W. Collins. 2004. Can Pawpaw Fruit be Cold-Stored for Extended Periods? Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science 101st annual conference in Austin, Texas, July 17-20, 2004.
Pomper*, K.W. and S.C. Jones. 2003. Flowering, fruit set, and fruit drop characteristics in selected pawpaw cultivars. Submitted for presentation at the Southern Region of the American Society for Horticultural Science Meeting in Mobile AL, February 1-3, 2003.
Pomper*, K.W., D.R. Layne, R.N. Peterson, and D. Wolfe. 2002. Early Results from the Kentucky Pawpaw Cultivar Trial. Presented at the XXVI International Horticultural Congress in Toronto, Canada on August 15, 2002.
Pomper*, K.W., S.B. Crabtree, and S.C. Jones. 2002. Assessment of genetic diversity in cultivated pawpaw with inter simple sequence repeat mendelian markers. Presented at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science in Highland Heights, KY on November 7-9, 2002.
Popular Press
I was interviewed in a front page article entitled: “Pawpaw possibilities” by Chris Miles in the State-Journal on April 24, 2006. http://www.state-journal.com/article.php?pathToFile=archive/04242006/news/&file=_news1.txt&tD=04242006&article=1
Pawpaw? by Casey Westlake The Post Online, Athens, Ohio on September 18, 2006.
There's one flaw in the pawpaw By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY. November 28, 2005. Click on the link to the full story: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-11-28-pawpaw-foodies_x.htm
BBC Radio 4 - Factual - Food Programme - 09 January 2005.
Reporter Jean Snedegar travels to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to interview
geneticist Neal Peterson about the revival of pawpaw farming in America. She
then visits a Pawpaw Workshop at Kentucky State University and speaks to
Principal Investigator of Horticulture Kirk Pomper, and President of the Ohio
Pawpaw Grower's Association Chris Chmiel. At the annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival,
Jean interviews Doug Archbold, Professor of Horticulture at the Kentucky State
University and meets various pawpaw enthusiasts.
Oxford American Magazine “Southern Food Issue. The interview was written by Ben Phelan on a Kentucky research lab devoted to pawpaws. See current issue contents at http://www.oxfordamericanmag.com/index.htm
It's time to pick up pawpaws and persimmons-The Courier Journal, Sept. 17, 2004
Priceville man keeps his paws in the pawpaws- The Decatur Daily News. Sept. 2, 2004
Pawpaw: The Midwest banana? Aug 19, 2004
Pawpaw: The Midwest banana ... The heart of the pawpaw's territory is the Ohio
Valley ... - Although the pawpaw is native to the eastern and central United
States, it is a surprisingly well-kept secret. (Salem Farm and Dairy, OH)
A passion for pawpaws- Post-Gazette Food Editor, September 18, 2003
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Eating Appalachian |
Listen, March 8, 2003
We're eating Appalachian this week with food writers Ted and Matt Lee, two
brothers who rented a pickup truck and headed for the back roads of Eastern
Kentucky in search of the elusive pawpaw fruit. Along the way, they discovered
that good food is more about human ingenuity than rich resources. Read more
about their adventure in the article "On the Appalachian Trail" in the March
2002 issue of Food & Wine magazine.
Support Staff
Dr. Sajun Gu, Co-Investigator of Horticulture
Mr.
Sheri Crabtree, Co-Investigator of Horticulture
Mr.
Jeremy Lowe, Co-Investigator of Horticulture
Mr.
Eric Sherrow, Research Assistant
Ms.
Angie Whitehouse, Research Technician
Ms. Lauren
Collins, Undergraduate Student Researcher
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