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Peer-Reviewed

Leskovar, D.I. 2008. Seed, transplant and stand establishment of horticultural crops: Translating seed and seedling      physiology into technology. Editor ACTA Horticulturae vol. 782, pp.385.


Crosby, K.M., Jifon, J.L., and D.I. Leskovar. 2007. Agronomy and the nutritional quality of vegetables. In: Improving      the health promoting properties of fruit and vegetable products. Book Chapter, Woodhead Publishing.
     p. 392-411.


Piccinni, G., D.I. Leskovar. 2007. Development of phenological-stage-specific crop coefficients (Kc) to manage deficit      irrigating in agricultural production systems. J. Exp. Bot. (In press).


Goreta, S., Jifon, J., and D.I. Leskovar. 2007. Physiology and growth of pepper seedlings exposed to transient      drought stress is differentially altered by antitranspirants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural      Sciences 132(5):603-610.


Crosby, K.M., J.L. Jifon, B. Villalon, and D.I. Leskovar. 2007. ‘TAM Dulcito’, a new, multiple
     virus-resistant sweet jallapeno pepper.HortScince 42: 1488-1489.


Bang, H., Kim, S, Leskovar, D. and S. King. 2007. Development of a codominant CAPS marker for allelic selection      between canary yellow and red watermelon based on SNP in lycopene B-cyclase (LCYB) gene. Mol. Breeding.      20:63-72.


Falkenberg, N., G. Piccinni, J.T. Cothren, D. I. Leskovar and C.M.Rush. 2007. Remote sensing of biotic and abiotic      stress for irrigation management of cotton. Review paper. Agricultural Water Management 87:23-31.


Piccinni, G., D. Supercinski, D. Leskovar, B. Harris and C.A. Jones. 2006. Rio Grande Basin water conservation      project. Transactions on Ecology and the Environment. Book Chapter, pp. 321-330.


Leskovar, D.I., Goreta, S. and J.A. Franco. 2006. Impact of AVG pre-harvest spray and soil injection on yield and      quality of melon. HortScience 41(5):1249-1252.


Kahn B. and D. I. Leskovar. 2006. Cultivar and plant arrangement effects on yield and fruit quality of bell pepper.      HortScience 41(7):1-6.


Crosby, K., Leskovar, D., Jifon, J. and K. Yoo. 2006. 'TAM Ben Villalon' and 'TAM Valley Hot': Two New Pepper      Cultivars from the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at Weslaco. HortScience 41: 1072.


Yoo, K.S., L. Pike, R. Jones, K. Crosby and D. Leskovar. 2006. Differences in onion pungency due to cultivars, growth      environment, and bulb sizes. Scientia Horticulturae 110:144-149.


Goreta, S. and D.I. Leskovar. 2006. Screening spinach cultivars for white rust resistance and bolting. HortTechnology      16(1) 162-166.


Leskovar, D.I. and G. Piccinni. 2005. Yield and leaf quality of processing spinach under deficitirrigation.      HortScience 40:1868-1870.


Lee, J., Crosby, K.M., Pike , L.M., Yoo, K. and D.I. Leskovar. 2005. Impact of genetic and environmental variation on      development of flavonoids and carotenoids in pepper (Capsicum spp.). Scientia Horticulturae 106:341-352.


Crosby, K., D. Leskovar and K. Yoo. 2005. TAM ‘Dulcito’ and ‘Tropic Bell’- two new sweet peppers with enhanced      beneficial phytochemical levels. HortSci 40:1020.


Crosby, K.M., D.I. Leskovar and K.S. Yoo. 2005. ‘TAM Mild Habanero,’ a low pungency Habanero pepper. HortScience      40 (2) 490-491.


Leskovar, D.I., H.J. Bang, K. Crosby, N. Maness, J.A. Franco and P. Perkins-Veazie. 2004. Lycopene, carbohydrates,      ascorbic acid, and yield components of diploid and triploid watermelon cultivars are affected by deficit      irrigation. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology Vol. 79 (3) 75-81.


Bang, H., D.I. Leskovar, D.A. Bender, and K. Crosby. 2004. Deficit irrigation impact on lycopene, soluble solids,      firmness and yield of diploid and triploid watermelon in three distinct environments. Journal of Horticultural      Science & Biotechnology 79(6): 885-890.


Leskovar, D.I., M. Cantamutto, P. Marinangelli and E. Gaido. 2004. Comparison of direct-seeded, bareroot, and      various tray seedling densities on growth dynamics and yield of long-day onion. Agronomie 24:1-6.


Grange, S., D.I. Leskovar, L.M. Pike, and B.G. Cobb. 2003. Seed coat structure and oxygen-enhanced environments      to improve germination of triploid watermelon. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science      128:253-259.


Leskovar, D.I. and K. Kolenda. 2002. Strobilurin+acibenzolar-S-methyl controls white rust without inducing leaf      chlorosis in spinach. Annals of Applied Biology 140:171-175.


Franco, J.A. and D.I. Leskovar. 2002. Root dynamics of muskmelon transplants as affected by nursery irrigation.      Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 127:337-342.


Kahn, B.A. and D.I. Leskovar. 2001. A ratoon cropping system for fall bell pepper production. HortScience
     36:897-899.


Leskovar, D.I., J.C. Ward, R.W. Sprague and A. Meiri. 2001.Comparison of irrigation and stand establishment systems      on yield, quality and water use efficiency of cantaloupe. HortScience 35:1238-1240.


Baker, J.T., D.I. Leskovar, V.R. Reddy, and F.J. Dainello. 2001. A simple phenological model of muskmelon      development. Annals of Botany. 87:615-621.


Franco, J.A., S. Baón, J.A.Fernández, and D.I. Leskovar 2001. Effect of nursery regimes and establishment irrigation      on root development of Lotus creticus seedlings following transplanting. Journal of Horticultural Science &      Biotechnology. 76(2)174-179.


Grange, S. D.I. Leskovar, L. Pike, and G. Cobb. 2000. Excess moisture and seed coat alteration influence germination      of triploid watermelon. HortScience 35:1355-1356.


Leskovar, D.I., L.Stein, and F. Dainello. 2000. Planting systems influence growth dynamics and quality of fresh market      spinach. HortScience 35:1238-1240.


Stover, E.W., P.J. Stoffella, S.A. Garrison, D.I. Leskovar, D.C. Sanders, and C.V. Vavrina. 2000. Bloom and postbloom      applications of NAD/NAA mixture have minimal effects on yield and fruit size of field-grown tomatoes and      peppers. HortScience 35:1263-1264.


Leskovar, D.I., V. Esensee, and H.Belefant-Miller. 1999. Pericarp, leachate, and carbohydrate involvement in      thermoinhibition of germinating spinach seeds. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science      124:301-306.


Leskovar, D.I. and C.S.Vavrina. 1999. Onion growth and yield are influenced by transplant tray cell size and age.      Scientia Horticulturae 80:133-143.


Leskovar, D.I. 1998. Transplant Production and Performance. Root and shoot growth modification by irrigation.      HortTechnology 8(4):510-514.


Santos, J.R.A. and D.I. Leskovar. 1997. Interference from broccoli residue on brassica germination and seedling      growth. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 122:715-720.


Leskovar, D.I. and A.K. Boales. 1996. Azadirachtin: potential use against lepidoptera insects and to increase      marketability in cabbage. HortScience 31:405-409.


Leskovar, D.I. and P.J. Stoffella. 1995. Vegetable seedling root system: morphology, development, and importance.      HortScience 30:1153-1159.


Leskovar, D.I. 1995. Seedling morphological and physiological adaptation to abiotic stresses: Introduction.      HortScience 30:1152.


Kahn, B.A., P.J. Stoffella, D.I. Leskovar and J.R. Cooksey. 1995. Yield of indeterminate, small-vine cowpea cultivars      unaffected by uniformity of within-row spacing. HortScience 30:994-996.


Esensee, V., D.I. Leskovar and A.K. Boales. 1995. Inefficacy of methanol as a growth promoter in selected vegetable      crops . HortTechnology 5:253-256.


Leskovar, D.I. and M.C. Black. 1994. White rust infection and leaf chlorosis in relation to crop strategies in spinach.      Environmental Experimental Botany 34:363-370.


Leskovar, D.I. and R.R. Heineman. 1994. Greenhouse irrigation systems affect growth of' TAM-Mild Jalapeno-1 pepper      seedlings. HortScience 29:1470-1474.


Leskovar, D.I. 1994. Advances in the science and technology of seeds. Book Review. HortScience 29:129.


Leskovar, D.I., D.J. Cantliffe and P.J. Stoffella. 1994. Transplant production systems influence growth and yield of      fresh market tomatoes. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 119:662-668.


Leskovar, D.I. and D.J. Cantliffe. 1993. Comparison of plant establishment method, transplant or direct-seeding, on      growth and yield of bell pepper. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 118:17-22.


Leskovar, D.I. and D.J. Cantliffe. 1992. Pepper seedling growth response to exogenous abscisic acid. Journal of the      American Society for Horticultural Science 117:389-393.


Chee, R.P., D.I. Leskovar and D.J. Cantliffe. 1992. Optimizing embryogenic callus and embryo growth of a synthetic      seed system for sweetpotato by varying media nutrient concentrations. Journal of the American Society for      Horticultural Science 117:663-667.


Leskovar, D.I. and D.J. Cantliffe. 1991. Tomato transplant morphology affected by handling and storage. HortScience      26:1377-1379.


Leskovar, D.I., D.J. Cantliffe, and P.J. Stoffella. 1991. Growth and yield of tomato plants in response to age of      transplants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 116:416-420.


Leskovar, D.I., D.J. Cantliffe and P.J. Stoffella. 1990. Root growth and root-shoot interaction in transplants and      direct seeded pepper plants. Environmental Experimental Botany 30:349-354.


Leskovar, D.I., D.J. Cantliffe and P.J. Stoffella. 1989. Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) root growth and its relation to      shoot growth in response to nitrogen. Journal of Horticultural Science 64:711-716.

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Symposia/Editorial Reviewed
Leskovar, D.I., S. Goreta, J.L. Jifon, S. Agehara, T. Shinohara and D. Moore. 2008. ABA to enhance water stress      tolerance of vegetable transplants. Acta Horticulturae, 782:253-263.


Crosby, K.M., J.L. Jifon and D.I. Leskovar. 2008. Genetic improvement of early root vigor in melon (Cucumis melo L.)      to enhance stand establishment. Acta Horticulturae, 782:273-277.


Jifon, J.L., K. Crosby, D. Leskovar and M. Miller. 2008.Possible physiological mechanisms for resistance to vine      decline diseases in grafted watermelons. Acta Horticulturae, 782:329-333.


Leskovar, D.I., H. Bang, S.L. Kim, K.S. Yoo, S.R. King and K. Crosby. 2007. Environmental and genetic factors on      carotenoids and quality in watermelon fruits. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 744:233-241.


Yoo, K.S., L.Pike, B. Patil, D. Leskovar, K. Crosby, and S. King. 2007. Challenges of phytochemical analysis and its      applications in developing new fruits and vegetables with improved health benefits. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS)      744:101-105.


Leskovar, D. I., S. Goreta, G. Piccinni and K.S. Yoo. 2007. Strategies for globe artichoke introduction in South Texas.      Acta Horticulturae 630:157-163.


Piccinni, G., J. Ko, D. Leskovar, A. Kemanian, T. Gerik, 2007. E.P.I.C. simulation to manage irrigated crops. Farming      Systems Design p. 69-70.


Piccinni, G., J. Ko, A. Wentz, D. Leskovar, T. Marek, T. Howell. 2007. Determination of crop coefficients for      irrigation management of crops. 28th Annual International Irrigation Show, San Diego, CA, December
     9-12. 706-719.


Crosby, K.M., Lester, G.E. and D.I. Leskovar. 2006. Genetic variation for beneficial phytochemical levels in melons      (Cucumis melo L.). Cucurbitaceae 06:70-77.


Jifon J.L., K.M. Crosby, and D.I. Leskovar. 2006. Physiological characteristics of grafted muskmelon grown in      Monosporascus cannonballus-infested soil in South Texas. Pages 23-30 in: Proceedings of2006. G.J. Holmes, ed.      University Press, North Carolina.


Falkenberg, N.R., Piccinni, G., Leskovar, D., Cothren, J.T. and C.M. Rush. 2005. Remote sensing for site-specific      management of biotic and abiotic stress in cotton. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, 1095-1099.


Leskovar, D.I., H.J. Bang, J.A. Franco, and P.Perkins-Veazie. 2004. Deficit irrigation influences yield and lycopene      content of diploid and triploid watermelon. Acta Horticulturae 628:147-151.


Leskovar, D.I., K. Kolenda, K.S. Yoo and L.M. Pike. 2004. Containerized transplants and subsurface drip improved      yield and quality of short-day onions. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 631:155-160.


Wang, T., B.G. Cobb, H. Sittertz-Bhatkar and D.I. Leskovar. 2004. An ultraestructural study of seed reserves in      triploid watermelon. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 631:71-72.


Kahn, B., D.I. Leskovar, B. Bostian, and C. Maness. 2003. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Horticulture Industries      Show, Springdale, Arkansas, pp. 109-111.


Leskovar, D.I. and A.K. Boales. 1995. Plant establishment systems affect yield of jalapeno peppers. Acta Horticulturae      412:275-280.


Leskovar, D.I. 1994. Advances in the science and technology of seeds. Book Review. HortScience 29:129.


Leskovar, D.I. and W.L. Sims. 1987. Emergence and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in response to      presowing treatments. Acta Horticulturae 200:145-152.

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TAES Publications
Leskovar, D.I. and K. Kolenda. 2002. Spinach cultivar screening for white rust and bolting Season 2001. UREC-02-012.


Leskovar, D.I. and K. Kolenda. 2002. Strobilurin+actigard controls white rust without inducing leaf chlorosis in      spinach. UREC-02-013.


Leskovar, D.I., K. Kolenda, K.S. Yoo, and L.M. Pike. 2002. Containerized onion transplants: I. A strategy to enhance      yield and size. UREC-02-014.


Leskovar, D.I., K.S. Yoo, and L.M. Pike. 2002. Containerized onion transplants: II. Flavor enhancement. UREC-02-015.


Leskovar, D.I., K. Kolenda, and J. Pena. 2002. Containerized onion transplants: III. Yield response to increased      seedling density. UREC-02-016.


Leskovar, D.I., H.J. Bang, K. Kolenda, J.A. Franco, and P. Perkins-Veazie. 2002. Deficit irrigation influences yield and      lycopene content of diploid and triploid watermelon. UREC-02-017.


Baker, J.T., D.I. Leskovar, and F.J. Dainello. 1998. A microprocessor based data acquisition system for modeling      cantaloupe phenology. Overton Res. Cntr. Tech. Report. 98-1:25-26.


Leskovar, D.I. and J.R. Santos. 1996. Broccoli residue affects subsequent growth of broccoli, cabbage and      cauliflower seedlings. BL-V4. TAES-Uvalde.


Leskovar, D.I. and C.S. Vavrina. 1996.Containerized onion transplants: A future stand establishment system? BL-V5.      TAES-Uvalde.


Leskovar, D.I. and A.K. Boales. 1996. Jalapeno pepper yield improved by transplants. BL-V6. TAES Uvalde.


Leskovar, D.I., J.C. Ward and R.W. Sprague. 1996. Spinach cultivar evaluation for white rust, yield and bolting . BL-V7.      TAES Uvalde.


Leskovar, D.I., V. Esensee and H. Belefant-Miller. 1996. Spinach germination sensitivity to high temperatures. BL-V8.      TAES-Uvalde.


Leskovar, D.I. and B. Villalón. 1995. Pepper (Capsicum annuum) breeding line evaluations 1991-1994. TAES PR. 5255.


Leskovar, D.I., J.R. Santos and A.K. Boales. 1994. Potential use of azadirachtin for controlling lepidopterous pests in      cabbage. TAES PR. 5151.


Santos, J.R.A., D.I. Leskovar and F.J. Dainello. 1992. Performance of cauliflower genotypes for adaptability in the      Winter Garden of Texas. TAES PR. 5048.


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