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Paula M. Pijut, Ph.D., Emeritus

Office Contact InformationUSDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station (Retired) Email: ppijut@purdue.eduHardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration CenterPurdue University, Dept. of Forestry and Natural Resources715 West State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2061

Education1988 Ph.D., Horticulture The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH1984 M.S., Horticulture Murray State University, Murray, KY1975 B.S., Medical Technology Maryville College of the Sacred Heart, St. Louis, MO

Research InterestsMy research interests were in plant cell, tissue, and organ culture for tree improvement and production. I conducted applied and fundamental research directed toward germplasm improvement to increase resistance or tolerance to biotic or abiotic stressors. Emphasis was on the physiological, anatomical, and biochemical bases for defense mechanisms to pathogens or pests. I developed protocols for in vitro selection, somatic embryogenesis, adventitious shoot regeneration, rooting, micropropagation, genetic transformation, induction or control of flowering, and vegetative propagation of forest tree species. Species of interest included black walnut, northern red oak, black cherry, butternut, white oak, and green, white, pumpkin, and black ash.

Professional EmploymentResearch Plant Physiologist, USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS),

Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center (HTIRC), West Lafayette, IN, July 2001-December 2017.

Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, December 2012-December 2017.

Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, December 2012-December 2017.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, October 2008-December 2012.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, July 2001-December 2012.

Research Plant Physiologist, USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station (NCRS), St. Paul, MN, 1990-July 2001.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Plant Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 1991-July 2001.

Post-doctoral Plant Physiologist, USDA Forest Service, NCRS, St. Paul, MN, 1989-1990.Horticulture Instructor, Dept. Biological Sciences, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH,

August 1987-December 1987.Graduate Research Associate, Dept. Horticulture, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,

1985-1988.

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Graduate Research Associate, Dept. Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, June 1984-August 1984.

Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. Agriculture, Murray State University, Murray, KY, 1981-1983.

Medical Technologist - Research Technologist, Barnes Hospital - Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1975-1981.

Awards and HonorsCitation of Appreciation (in recognition of Distinguished Services Rendered to the Society as

Consulting Editor to HortScience 2003-2012) American Society for Horticultural Science, 2013.

In Vitro Report Journal Highlight. Pijut, P.M., et al. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 45.1, 2011.

Performance Award (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NRS, 2009.Performance Award (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NRS, 2008.Performance Award (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NRS, 2007.In Vitro Report Journal Highlight. Pijut, P.M., et al. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental

Biology-Plant 41.3, 2007.Certificate of Merit, (for Coordinating and Editing the Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood

Seedlings Manual), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 2004.Certificate of Merit, (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1997.Certificate of Merit, (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1996.Certificate of Merit, (for Strong Personal Effort in Leading the Station's Civil Rights

Committee), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1996.Certificate of Merit, (for Exemplary Efforts in Performance of Daily Management Activities for

RWU-4502), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1995.Certificate of Merit, (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1995.Recognition Award, (for Demonstrating Commitment to the Principles of Multiculturalism in

Forest Service Management), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1994.Certificate of Merit, (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1993.Certificate of Merit, (for National Leadership in Forest Service Efforts to Preserve the Butternut

Tree as a Component of Eastern Forests), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1993.Certificate of Merit, (for Superior Performance), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1992.Certificate of Merit, (for Outstanding Effort in Developing, Planning and Coordinating the

Research Orientation Training), USDA Forest Service, NCRS, 1992.Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honorary, (in Recognition of Noteworthy Achievement in

Research), 1988.Student Travel Award, American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), (for Best Abstract

Submitted for Oral Presentation), 85th Meeting, Michigan State University, 1988.Academic Membership Award, The Ohio Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture,

(in Recognition of Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in the Field of Arboriculture), 1987.Graduate Student Alumni Research Award, The Ohio State University, (for the Best Ph.D.

Research Proposal in All Areas of Life Sciences), 1987.Gamma Sigma Delta, Agricultural Honorary, (in Recognition of High Scholarship, Outstanding

Achievement, or Service to Agricultural Science), 1986.

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Professional AffiliationsAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science, 1992-2013.American Society for Horticultural Science, 1981-2017.American Society of Plant Biologists, 1991-2017.Indiana Academy of Science, 2009-2016.International Association for Plant Biotechnology, 1991-2016.International Plant Propagators Society, 2002-2016.Sigma Xi, 1988-2017.Society for In Vitro Biology, 1989-2017.Walnut Council, 2012-2014.

Professional ServiceInternational Plant Propagators Society-Eastern Region, Poster and Research Grant Committee

Member 2014-2017.International Association for Plant Biotechnology, Editorial Board Member, 2013-2017.Propagation of Ornamental Plants, Editorial Board, Salvia Press, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2011-2017.Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture: Journal of Plant Biotechnology, Associate Editor,

Springer, The Netherlands, 2009-2017.HortScience, Consulting Editor, American Society for Horticultural Science, Alexandria, VA,

USA, 2003-2012.Purdue University, College of Agriculture, Diversity Action Team in Agriculture (DATA)

Committee, 2013-2015. USDA Forest Service, NRS, Civil Rights Diversity Committee, 2011-2017.Society for In Vitro Biology, Panel member of Plant Biotechnology Experts evaluating the Post-

Doctoral oral presentation competition at the 2009 SIVB Meeting, Charleston, SC.Society for In Vitro Biology, Long Range Planning Committee, 2008-2012.Society for In Vitro Biology, Session Convener, Forest Biotechnology, Indianapolis, IN, 2007. International Plant Propagators Society, Eastern Region, Membership Committee, 2006.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Quality Control-Quality Assurance Coordinator, 2004-2008.American Society for Horticultural Science, Committee Member, Cross-Commodity Publication

Award, 2002.University of Minnesota, Chairperson, Plant Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Written Preliminary

Exam Committee, 1998.American Society of Plant Biologists, K-12 Education Outreach Program, 1996-2017.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Chairperson, Civil Rights Committee, 1994-1995.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Co-Chairperson, Civil Rights Committee, 1993-1994.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Ombudsman, 1993-2000.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Representative, National Environmental Policy Act Team, 1993-

2008.University of Minnesota, Committee Member, Exam Question Writer, and Grader, Plant

Biological Sciences, Ph.D. Written Preliminary Exam, 1992-2001.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Multicultural Representative to Director and Staff, 1991.USDA Forest Service, NCRS, Workforce Diversity Committee, St. Paul, MN, 1990.Project Link, Program to encourage young women in grades 4-6 to increase their commitment to

math and science studies. Hennepin Technical Institute, Plymouth, MN, 1989 and 1992.

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The Ohio State University, Graduate Student Representative, Search Committee for Developmental Plant Physiologist, Dept. Horticulture, 1987.

The Ohio State University, President, Horticulture Graduate Student Association, 1986-1987.

Journal Peer ReviewerActa Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, African Journal of Biotechnology, Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech, American Journal of Botany, Annals of Applied Biology, Annals of Forest Science, AoB Plants, Baltic Forestry, BMC Plant Biology, British Biotechnology Journal, Canadian Journal of Plant Science, European Journal of Forest Research, Forest Science, Forestry-An International Journal of Forest Research, Frontiers in Life Science, HortScience, HortTechnology, Horticultural Reviews, Industrial Crops and Products, International Association Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Journal of Experimental Botany, Journal of Forestry, Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, Journal of Plant Studies, Journal of Tropical Forest Science, New Forests, Phytopathology, Plant Cell Reports, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture-Journal of Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science, Propagation of Ornamental Plants, Scientia Horticulturae, Silvae Genetica, South African Journal of Botany, Springer Science Reviews, Tree Genetics and Genomes, and Trees-Structure and Function.

PublicationsJournalsChang, S., Mahon, E.L., MacKay, H.A., Rottmann, W.H., Strauss, S.H., Pijut, P.M., Powell,

W.A., Coffey, V., Lu, H., Mansfield, S.D., Jones, T.J. 2018. Genetic engineering of trees: progress and new horizons. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Planthttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-018-9914-1

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2018. Optimization of Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Fraxinus nigra and development of black ash for possible emerald ash borer resistance. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture: Journal of Plant Biotechnology 134:217-229.

Stevens, M.E., Woeste, K.E., and Pijut, P.M. 2018. Localized gene expression changes during adventitious root formation in black walnut (Juglans nigra L.). Tree Physiology 38:877-894.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2018. Rapid in vitro shoot multiplication of the recalcitrant species Juglans nigra L. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 54:309-317.

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2017. Isolation and characterization of a floral homeotic gene in Fraxinus nigra causing earlier flowering and homeotic alterations in transgenic Arabidopsis. Plant Gene 10:17-25.

Rahmani, M.-S., Pijut, P.M., and Shabanian, N. 2016. Protoplast isolation and genetically true-to-type plant regeneration from leaf- and callus-derived protoplasts of Albizia julibrissin. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture: Journal of Plant Biotechnology 127:475-488.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2016. Adventitious root formation in Juglans nigra: a time and place for everything. Acta Horticulturae 1140:337-339.

Rahmani, M.S., Pijut, P.M., Shabanian N., and Nasri, M. 2015. Genetic fidelity assessment of in vitro regenerated plants of Albizia julibrissin using SCoT and IRAP fingerprinting. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 51:407-419.

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Yu, X., Pijut, P.M., Byrne, S., Asp, T., Bai, G., and Jiang, Y. 2015. Candidate gene association mapping for winter survival and spring regrowth in perennial ryegrass. Plant Science 235:37-45.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Fraxinus americana hypocotyls. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture-Journal of Plant Biotechnology 120:631-641.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Can Prunus serotina be genetically engineered for reproductive sterility and insect pest resistance? Springer Science Reviews 2:75-93

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of black cherry for flowering control and insect resistance. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture-Journal of Plant Biotechnology 119:107-116.

Lawson, S.S., Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C.H. 2014. The cloning and characterization of a poplar stomatal density gene. Genes and Genomics 36:427-441.

Miller, A., Miller, D.D., and Pijut, P.M. 2014. How a flower becomes a chestnut: Morphological development of Chinese Chestnuts (Castanea mollissima). The Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation 28 (2):13-18.

Lawson, S.S., Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C. H. 2014. Comparison of Arabidopsis stomatal density mutants indicates variation in water stress responses and potential epistatic effects. Journal of Plant Biology 57:162-173.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Improvement of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and rooting of black cherry. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 50:307-316.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation and plant regeneration of the hardwood tree species Fraxinus profunda. Plant Cell Reports 33:861-870.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Isolation and characterization of a TERMINAL FLOWER 1 homolog from Prunus serotina Ehrh. Tree Physiology 33:855-865.

Beasley, R.R. and Pijut P.M. 2013. Regeneration of plants from Fraxinus nigra Marsh. hypocotyls. HortScience 48(7):887-890.

Palla, K.J., Beasley, R.R., and Pijut, P.M. 2013. In vitro culture and rooting of Diospyros virginiana L. HortScience 48(6):747-749.

Lawson, S.S., Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C.H. 2013. Species selection in hardwoods research: variations in baseline physiological responses of select temperate hardwood tree species. Journal of Forestry Research 24 (2):285-292.

Yu, X., Bai, G., Liu, S., Luo, N., Wang, Y., Richmond, D.S., Pijut, P.M., Jackson, S.A., Yu, J., and Jiang, Y. 2013. Association of candidate genes with drought tolerance traits in diverse perennial ryegrass accessions. Journal of Experimental Botany 64 (6):1537-1551.

Rehman, H.M., Rana, I.A., Ijaz, S., Mustafa, G., Joyia, F.A., Khan, I.A., Pijut, P.M. 2012. In vitro regeneration of Dalbergia sissoo. Roxb. and the potential for genetic transformation. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 40 (2):140-147.

Pijut, P.M., Beasley, R.R., Lawson, S.S., Palla, K.J., Stevens, M.E., and Wang, Y. 2012. In vitro propagation of tropical hardwood tree species – A review (2001-2011). Propagation of Ornamental Plants 12 (1):25-51.

Du, N., Liu, X., Li, Y., Chen, S., Zhang, J., Ha, D., Deng, W., Sun, C., Zhang, Y., Pijut, P.M. 2012. Genetic transformation of Populus tomentosa to improve salt tolerance. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture: Journal of Plant Biotechnology 108:181-189.

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Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda). Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture: Journal of Plant Biotechnology 108:129-135.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Regeneration of plants from Fraxinus americana hypocotyls and cotyledons. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 47:250-256.

Pijut, P.M., Lawson, S.S., and Michler, C.H. 2011. Biotechnological efforts for preserving and enhancing temperate hardwood tree biodiversity, health, and productivity. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 47:123-147.

Pijut, P.M., Woeste, K.E., Michler, C.H. 2011. Promotion of adventitious root formation of difficult-to-root hardwood tree species. Horticultural Reviews 38:213-251.

Liu, X. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of mature Prunus serotina (black cherry) and regeneration of transgenic shoots. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 101:49-57.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Isolation and characterization of an AGAMOUS homolog from Fraxinus pennsylvanica. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 28:344-351.

Liu, X., Anderson, J.M., and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Cloning and characterization of Prunus serotina AGAMOUS, a putative flower homeotic gene. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 28:193-203.

Vengadesan, G. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. In vitro propagation of northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 45:474-482.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Fraxinus pennsylvanica hypocotyls and plant regeneration. Plant Cell Reports 28:915-923.

Woeste, K. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. The peril and potential of butternut. Arnoldia 66 (4):2-12.Vengadesan, G. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration of northern

red oak (Quercus rubra L.). Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 97:141-149.Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2008. Regeneration of plants from Fraxinus pennsylvanica hypocotyls

and cotyledons. Scientia Horticulturae 118:74-79.Liu, X. and Pijut, P.M. 2008. Plant regeneration from in vitro leaves of mature black cherry

(Prunus serotina). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 94:113-123.Morse, A.M., Tschaplinski, T.J., Dervinis, C., Pijut, P.M., Schmelz, E.A., Day, W., and Davis,

J.M. 2007. Salicylate and catechol levels are maintained in nahG transgenic poplar. Phytochemistry 68:2043-2052.

Pijut, P.M., Woeste, K.E., Vengadesan, G., and Michler. C.H. 2007. Technological advances in temperate hardwood tree improvement including breeding and molecular marker applications. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 43:283-303.

Espinosa, A.C., Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C.H. 2006. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Prunus serotina in vitro cultures. HortScience 41(1):193-201.

Wichman, J., Hawkins, R., and Pijut, P.M. 2005. Straw mulch prevents loss of fall-sown seed to cold temperatures and wildlife predation. Native Plants Journal 6(2):282-285.

Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Jacobs, D.F., Meilan, R., Woeste, K.E., and Ostry, M.E. 2005. Improving disease resistance of butternut (Juglans cinerea), a threatened fine hardwood: a case for single-tree selection through genetic improvement and deployment. Tree Physiology 26:121-128.

Pijut, P.M and Moore, M.J. 2002. Early season softwood cuttings effective for vegetative propagation of Juglans cinerea. HortScience 37(4):697-700.

Pijut, P.M. 2002. Eastern white pine flowering in response to spray application of gibberellin A4/7 or ProCone. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry 19(2):68-72.

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Pijut, P.M. 2000. Cedrus- the true cedars. Journal of Arboriculture 26(4):218-224.Ostry, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2000. Butternut: An underused resource in North America.

HortTechnology 10(2):302-306.Pijut, P.M. and Juzwik, J. 1999. Buckthorn fruit production reduced by ethylene-based product

(Minnesota). Ecological Restoration 17(3):167-168.Barker, M.J., Pijut, P.M., Ostry, M.E., and Houston, D.R. 1997. Micropropagation of juvenile

and mature American beech. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 51(3):209-213.Pijut, P.M. 1993. Somatic embryogenesis in butternut, Juglans cinerea. Canadian Journal of

Forest Research 23:835-838.Ostry, M.E., Pijut, P.M. and Skilling, D.D. 1991. Screening larch in vitro for resistance to

Mycosphaerella laricina. Plant Disease 75:1222-1224.Pijut, P.M., Domir, S.C., Lineberger, R.D. and Schreiber, L.R. 1990. Use of culture filtrates of

Ceratocystis ulmi as a bioassay to screen for disease tolerant Ulmus americana. Plant Science 70:191-196.

Pijut, P.M., Lineberger, R.D., Domir, S.C., Ichida, J.M. and Krause, C.R. 1990. Ultrastructure of cells of Ulmus americana cultured in vitro and exposed to the culture filtrate of Ceratocystis ulmi. Phytopathology 80:764-767.

Lineberger, R.D., Sticklen, M.B., Pijut, P.M., Kroggel, M.A., Fink, C.V.M. and Domir, S.C. 1990. Use of protoplast, cell, and shoot tip culture in an elm germ plasm improvement program. Acta Horticulturae 280:247-253.

Book Chapters, Proceedings, and Misc. PublicationsJuzwik, J., McKenna, J., Moore, M., Pijut, P.M., Woeste, K.E., and Venette, R.C. 2016. Two

fungal diseases spreading and endangering walnut species: Butternut canker and thousand cankers disease. USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Research Review 28:1-6.

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Molecular approaches for development of EAB-resistant black ash. p. 68, IN: Emerald Ash Borer National Research and Technology Development Meeting, Buck, J., Parra, G., Lance, D., Reardon, R., and Binion, D. (compilers). FHTET-2015-07.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Advancements in black walnut propagation. Walnut Council Bulletin 42 (2):18-19.

Miller, A., Miller, D.D., and Pijut, P.M. 2014. From flower to chestnut. Australian Nut Grower 28:24-26.

Miller, A., Miller, D.D., and Pijut, P.M. 2013. How a flower becomes a chestnut: Morphological development of Chinese chestnuts (Castanea mollissima). 103rd Annual Report of the Northern Nut Growers Association (Sept.): 27-33.

Bauer, L., Haack, R., Poland, T., Venette, R., Height, R., Liebhold, A., Bumgardner, M., Knight, K., Koch, J. Pijut, P.M., Keena, M., Iverson, L., Matthews, S., Prasad, A., Peters, M., Emery, M. 2013. Emerald ash borer research: A decade of progress on an expanding pest problem. IN: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Research Review 20:1-6.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Fraxinus profunda. p. 139, IN: Emerald Ash Borer National Research and Technology Development Meeting, Parra, G., Lance, D., Mastro, V., Reardon, R., and Benedict, C. (compilers), FHTET-2011-06.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Genetic transformation of Fraxinus americana. p. 145, IN: Emerald Ash Borer National Research and Technology Development Meeting, Parra, G., Lance, D., Mastro, V., Reardon, R., and Benedict, C. (compilers), FHTET-2011-06.

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Pijut, P.M.2011. Fraxinus conservation and genetic modification for resistance to the emerald ash borer. IN: Proceedings 22nd U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species, McManus, K.A. and Gottschalk, K.W. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-92: 55.

Pijut, P.M., Beasley, R.R., Palla, K.J. 2010. Genetic transformation of Fraxinus spp. for resistance to the emerald ash borer. pp. 18-19. IN: Michler, C.H. and Ginzel, M.D. (eds.), Proceedings of Symposium on Ash in North America. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-72.

Beasley, R.R. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration of Fraxinus nigra Marsh. p. 58. IN: Michler, C.H. and Ginzel, M.D. (eds.), Proceedings of Symposium on Ash in North America. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-72.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Fraxinus americana. p. 63. IN: Michler, C.H. and Ginzel, M.D. (eds.), Proceedings of Symposium on Ash in North America. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-72.

Pijut, P.M., Du, N., Bauer, L., and Libs, J. 2010. Genetic transformation of green ash and plant regeneration for developing ash resistant to the emerald ash borer. Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting. Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, Lance, D., Buck, J., Binion, D., Reardon, R, and Mastro, V. (compilers), FHTET-2010-01. pp 59-60.

Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Meilan, R., Smagh, G., Liang, X., and Woeste, K.E. 2008. Black Walnut. pp.263-278. IN: Kole, C. and Hall, T.C. (eds.), Compendium of Transgenic Crop Plants: Transgenic Forest Tree Species. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK.

Jacobs, D.F.; Michler, C.H (eds.). Associate Editors: Bumgardner, M., Ginzel, M., Hoover, W., Pijut, P., Rathfon, R., Saunders, M., Shifley, S., Stewart, S., Woeste, K. 2008. Proceedings of the 16th Central Hardwood Forest Conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-24. Newton Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 595 p. [CD-ROM].

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Laburnum. IN: Woody Plant Seed Manual, Agriculture Handbook 727, Bonner, F.T. and Karrfalt, R.P. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. pp. 631-633.

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Kalopanax. IN: Woody Plant Seed Manual, Agriculture Handbook 727, Bonner, F.T. and Karrfalt, R.P. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. pp. 618-619.

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Cedrus. IN: Woody Plant Seed Manual, Agriculture Handbook 727, Bonner, F.T. and Karrfalt, R.P. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. pp. 357-362.

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Colutea. IN: Woody Plant Seed Manual, Agriculture Handbook 727, Bonner, F.T. and Karrfalt, R.P. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. pp. 426-427.

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Carpinus. IN: Woody Plant Seed Manual, Agriculture Handbook 727, Bonner, F.T. and Karrfalt, R.P. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. pp. 328-332.

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Cotinus. IN: Woody Plant Seed Manual, Agriculture Handbook 727, Bonner, F.T. and Karrfalt, R.P. (eds.), USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. pp. 438-441.

Michler, C.H., Woeste, K.E., and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Black Walnut. pp. 189-198. IN: Kole, C. (ed.), Genome Mapping and Molecular Breeding in Plants. Vol.7: Forest Trees. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Woeste, K., McKenna, J., and Pijut, P. 2007. Summary of black cherry improvement at the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center (HTIRC). Tree Improvement in the

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21st Century: Planning for the Future, Proceedings of the 3rd Northern Forest Genetics Association Meeting. Dept. Forest Resources, University of MN, Staff Paper Series No. 194: 15-19.

Michler, C.H., Meilan, R., Woeste, K.E., Pijut, P.M., Jacobs, D., Aldrich, P., and Glaubitz, J. 2005. Hardwood genetics and tree improvement: A Midwest USA perspective. pp. 69-74. IN: Colombo, S.J. (comp.), The Thin Green Line: A symposium on the state-of-the-art in reforestation Proceedings. Thunder Bay, ON. Ontario Forest Research Institute, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. For. Res. Inf. Pap. No. 160. 169 p.

Pijut, P.M. and Espinosa, C. 2004. Development of a rooted cutting propagation method for Prunus serotina. The International Plant Propagators’ Society Combined Proceedings, Vol. 54:513-515.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Vegetative propagation of butternut (Juglans cinerea) – field results. pp. 37-44. IN: Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Van Sambeek, J., Coggeshall, M., Seifert, J., Woeste, K., Overton, R. (eds.). Black walnut in a new century. Proceedings of the 6th Walnut Council Research Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-243. St. Paul, MN: USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 188 p.

Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Van Sambeek, J., Coggeshall, M., Seifert, J., Woeste, K., Overton, R. 2004. (eds.) Black walnut in a new century. Proceedings of the 6th Walnut Council Research Symposium, Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-243. St. Paul, MN: USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 188 p.

Michler, C.H., Bosela, M.J., Pijut, P.M., and Woeste, K.E. 2003. The hardwood tree improvement and regeneration center: its strategic plans for sustaining the hardwood resource. pp. 460-465. IN: Van Sambeek, J.W., Dawson, J.O., Ponder, F., Jr, Loewenstein, E.F., Fralish, E.F. (eds.). Proceedings of the 13th Central Hardwood Forest Conference, Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-234, St. Paul, MN: USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station. 565 p.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Acer spicatum. IN: Francis, J.K. (ed.), Wildland Shrubs of the United States and its Territories: Thamnic Descriptions. USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep. IITF-GTR-26: 27-29.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Comptonia peregrina. IN: Francis, J.K. (ed.), Wildland Shrubs of the United States and its Territories: Thamnic Descriptions. USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep. IITF-GTR-26: 237-239.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Cornus sericea. IN: Francis, J.K. (ed.), Wildland Shrubs of the United States and its Territories: Thamnic Descriptions. USDA Forest Service, Gen. Tech. Rep. IITF-GTR-26: 249-251.

Pijut, P.M. 1999. Somatic embryogenesis from immature fruit of Juglans cinerea. IN: Jain. S.M., Gupta, P.K., and Newton, R.J. (eds.). Somatic Embryogenesis in Woody Plants, Vol.4, Section B:415-429, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.

Zambino, P.J., Pijut, P.M., Echt, C.S., and Michler, C.H. 1998. Dry-grinding miniprep method for extracting DNA from urediospores, aeciospores, and teliospores of white pine blister rust, Cronartium ribicola. IN: Jalkanen, R., Crane, P.E., Walla, J.A., and Aalto, T. (eds.). Proceedings of the 1st IUFRO Rusts of Forest Trees Working Party Conference, Saariselka, Finland, Finnish Forest Research Institute, Research Papers 712:297-298.

Pijut, P.M. 1997. Micropropagation of Juglans cinerea L. (Butternut). IN: Bajaj, Y.P.S. (ed.). Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol.39, High-Tech and Micropropagation, Section III.4:345-357. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.

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Skilling, D., Ostry, M. and Pijut, P. 1993. The use of tissue culture to produce trees with resistance to canker diseases. IN: Barklund, P., Livsey, S., Karlman, M., and Stephan, R. (eds.), Shoot diseases of conifers pp 123-129. Proceedings of the IUFRO Working Party S2.06.02, Canker and Shoot Blight of Conifers, Garpenberg, Sweden.

Domir, S.C., Sticklen, M.B., Pijut, P.M., Bolyard, M. and Lineberger, R.D. 1993. Micropropagation and regeneration of DED-resistant elms using protoplast and tissue culture techniques. IN: Sticklen, M.B. and Sherald, J.L. (eds.), Dutch elm disease research: cellular and molecular approaches, pp 81-88, Springer-Verlag, New York

Domir, S.C., Schreiber, L.R. and Pijut, P.M. 1993. Development of model systems to screen elms resistant to Dutch elm disease. IN: Sticklen, M.B. and Sherald, J.L. (eds.), Dutch elm disease research: cellular and molecular approaches, pp 181-187. Springer-Verlag, New York.

Skilling, D.D., Ostry, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 1990. Use of somaclonal variation techniques to produce rust resistant white pine. IN: Proceedings of a Symposium on White Pine Provenances and Breeding, USDA Forest Service Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-155:46-49.

Domir, S.C., Schreiber L.R., Pijut, P.M., Ichida, J.M. and Krause, C.R. 1988. Approaches to elm germ plasm improvement. IN: Proceedings of the IUFRO Advanced Biotechnology Research Working Group, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

ExtensionStevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Advancements in black walnut propagation. Hardwood Tree

Improvement and Regeneration Center E-Newsletter, July 2015. (http://www.htirc.org/)Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Advancements in black walnut propagation. Walnut Council

Bulletin 42 (2):18-19.Pijut, P.M. 2010. Developing ash species with resistance to the emerald ash borer. Hardwood

Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center E-Newsletter, April 2010. (http://www.htirc.org/)

Beasley, R.R. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Invasive plant species in hardwood tree plantations. IN: Pijut, P.M. (ed.), Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings. USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center, and Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-230-W.

Barnd, B.D., Pijut, P.M., and Ginzel, M. 2008. Insects affecting hardwood tree plantings. IN: Pijut, P.M. (ed.), Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings. USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center, and Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-227-W.

Pijut, P.M. 2007. Planting 101: How to successfully establish your seedlings. Tree Farmer: Nov./Dec.: 32-37.

Pijut, P.M. 2007. Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings. USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center, and Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-235.

Pijut, P.M. 2006. Diseases in hardwood tree plantings. IN: Pijut, P.M. (ed.), Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings. USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center, and Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-221.

Pijut, P.M. 2005. Native hardwood trees of the central hardwood region. IN: Pijut, P.M. (ed.), Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings. USDA Forest Service, North Central

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Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center, and Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-218.

Pijut, P.M. 2003. Planting hardwood seedlings in the central hardwood region. IN: Pijut, P.M. (ed.), Planting and Care of Fine Hardwood Seedlings. USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station, Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center, and Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources. FNR-210.

Professional Papers, Presentations, and PostersLee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2016. In vitro plant regeneration from leaf explants of black ash. Emerald

Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting, Wooster, OH.Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2016. Meta-topolin combined with liquid culture improves

micropropagation of the recalcitrant species black walnut (Juglans nigra). World Congress on In Vitro Biology, San Diego, CA. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Animal 52:P-2040.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Adventitious root formation in Juglans nigra: A time and place for everything. International Plant Propagators’ Society, Cincinnati, OH.

Lee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Isolation and functional characterization of an AGAMOUS homolog from black ash (Fraxinus nigra). Society for In Vitro Biology, Tucson, AZ. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant P-2015, S54.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2015 Rooting of black walnut (Juglans nigra) softwood cuttings using a fog chamber. Indiana Academy of Science, Indianapolis, IN.

Lee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Can we save ash trees from the emerald ash borer? – Biotechnology may be the answer. Indiana Academy of Science, Indianapolis, IN.

Yu, X., Pijut, P.M., Asp, T., Byrne, S., Bai, G., and Jiang, Y. 2015. Genetic mechanisms of winter survival in perennial ryegrass. 242-3. Synergy in Science: Partnering for Solutions. Minneapolis, MN.

Lee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Molecular approaches for development of EAB-resistant black ash. Emerald Ash Borer National Research and Technology Development Meeting, Wooster, OH.

Lee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Genetic transformation for resistance to the emerald ash borer and isolation of an AGAMOUS homolog in black ash. IUFRO - Restoring Forests: What constitutes success in the 21st century? Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Improved adventitious rooting in black walnut (Juglans nigra) softwood cuttings and analysis of anatomical changes during root formation. IUFRO - Restoring Forests: What constitutes success in the 21st century? Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Benchtop fog chambers improve rooting of black walnut (Juglans nigra) softwood cuttings. Book of Abstracts 7th International Symposium on Root Development, Weimar, Germany, p.149.

Pijut, P.M. 2014. Conservation and development of Fraxinus spp. for resistance to the emerald ash borer. World Forum on Biology - Joint meeting of the Society for In Vitro Biology and the Society for Cryobiology, Savannah, GA. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 50: S24, P-36.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Rapid in vitro shoot proliferation and anatomical investigation of adventitious root formation in black walnut (Juglans nigra) microshoots. Book of Abstracts VII International Walnut Symposium, Fenyang City of Shanxi, China, p.88.

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Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Improvement of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of mature black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) and rooting of transgenic shoots. Society for In Vitro Biology, Providence, RI. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 49: S64. P-2035.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda) hypocotyls. World Congress on In Vitro Biology, Bellevue, WA. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 48: S39-S40.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Isolation and characterization of TERMINAL FLOWER 1 homolog from black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.). World Congress on In Vitro Biology, Bellevue, WA. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 48: S74-S75.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Fraxinus americana L. hypocotyls. World Congress on In Vitro Biology, Bellevue, WA. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 48: S81.

Palla, K.J., Beasley, R.R., and Pijut, P.M. 2011. In vitro propagation of persimmon (Diospyros virginiana L.). Society for In Vitro Biology, Raleigh, NC. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 47:S68. P-2047.

Stevens, M. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda.). Society for In Vitro Biology, Raleigh, NC. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 47: S65-S66. P-2040.

Palla. K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of white ash (Fraxinus americana L.) hypocotyls. American Society of Plant Biologists, Midwestern Section Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Conservation of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda) through in vitro tissue culture. American Society of Plant Biologists, Midwestern Section Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Lawson, S.S., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Improving drought tolerance in fine hardwoods using stomatal density manipulation. 2nd Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Regional Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Pijut, P.M. 2011. Fraxinus conservation and genetic modification for resistance to the emerald ash borer. 22nd USDA Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species, Annapolis, MD.

Rehman, H.M., Rana, I.A., and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Establishment of a regeneration protocol for propagation and genetic transformation of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. International Conference on Applied Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. In vitro propagation of persimmon and other hardwoods. Indiana Nut Growers Association Winter Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Lawson, S., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Improving drought tolerance by manipulating stomatal density. Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Development and conservation of Fraxinus spp. with resistance to the emerald ash borer. North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Elkhart Lake, WI.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Plant tissue culture and genetic modification research at the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center. Indiana Chapter of the Society of American Foresters Summer Meeting, Wright Center, Martell Forest, West Lafayette, IN.

Lawson. S.S., Michler, C., and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Manipulations of stomatal density in fine hardwoods for improved drought tolerance. Plant Biology, Joint Meeting of the American

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Society of Plant Biologists and the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists, Montreal, Canada. P07159.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Conservation and genetic improvement of fine hardwood tree species. 12th World Congress of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology in conjunction with the Society for In Vitro Biology, St. Louis, MO. (Invited Keynote presentation).

Beasley, R.R. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Regeneration of plants from black ash (Fraxinus nigra Marsh.) hypocotyls. 12th World Congress of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology in conjunction with the Society for In Vitro Biology, St. Louis, MO.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Regeneration of plants from white ash (Fraxinus americana L.) hypocotyls. 12th World Congress of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology in conjunction with the Society for In Vitro Biology, St. Louis, MO.

Lawson, S., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Drought tolerance in fine hardwoods is indirectly related to stomatal density. American Society of Plant Biologists, Midwestern Section Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Development and conservation of Fraxinus spp. with resistance to the emerald ash borer. Black Ash Symposium, Bemidji, MN.

Pijut, P.M., Beasley, R.R., Palla, K.J. 2010. Genetic transformation of Fraxinus spp. for resistance to the emerald ash borer. Symposium on Ash in North America, West Lafayette, IN.

Beasley, R.R. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration of Fraxinus nigra Marsh. Symposium on Ash in North America, West Lafayette, IN.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Fraxinus americana. Symposium on Ash in North America, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M., Du, N., Bauer, L., and Libs, J. 2009. Genetic transformation of green ash and plant regeneration for developing ash resistant to the emerald ash borer. 2009 Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Fraxinus pennsylvanica hypocotyls and plant regeneration. Society for In Vitro Biology, Charleston, SC. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 45:S72. P-2033.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Adventitious shoot regeneration of Fraxinus pennsylvanica. Society for In Vitro Biology, Indianapolis, IN. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 43:S45-S46. P-2016.

Liu, X. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Adventitious shoot regeneration and genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility. Society for In Vitro Biology, Indianapolis, IN. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 43:S42. P-2005.

Vengadesan, G. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. In vitro propagation of northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.). Society for In Vitro Biology, Indianapolis, IN. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 43:S46. P-2017.

Roschke, C. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Micropropagation of Juglans nigra L. in liquid culture. Society for In Vitro Biology, Indianapolis, IN. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 43:S42-S43. P-2007.

Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Jacobs, D.F., Meilan, R., Woeste, K.E., and Ginzel, M. 2007. Fine hardwood biotechnology: enhancing productivity for the Midwest. Society for In Vitro Biology, Indianapolis, IN. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant 43:S21-S22. P-27.

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Pijut, P.M. 2007. Tissue culture and vegetative propagation of butternut (Juglans cinerea L.). New England Society of American Foresters, 87th winter meeting in conjunction with the Northeast Forest Pest Council, Fairlee, VT.

Pijut, P.M. 2006. Tissue culture and vegetative propagation of butternut (Juglans cinerea L.). Research Symposium and Workshop on Butternut Canker Disease, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Woeste, K., McKenna, J., and Pijut, P. 2006. Summary of black cherry improvement at the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center (HTIRC). Tree Improvement in the 21st Century: Planning for the Future, Proceedings of the 3rd Northern Forest Genetics Association Meeting, Cloquet, MN. Dept. Forest Resources, University of MN, Staff Paper Series No. 194: 15-19.

Smagh, G.S., Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Liang, X., Meilan, R. 2006. Genetic transformation of black walnut (Juglans nigra) to enhance economic traits. 11th International Association for Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Congress, Beijing, China.

Meilan, R., Bauer, L., Miller, D., Du, N., Ci, X., Pijut, P., and Michler, C. 2006. Development of resistant ash to facilitate the eradication of emerald ash borer. p.40-41. In: Mastro, V., Reardon, R., and Parra, G. (compilers), Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, FHTET-2005-16.

Espinosa, A.C., Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C.H. 2005. Adventitious shoot regeneration from leaf pieces and rooting of Prunus serotina in vitro cultures. IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2005, Pretoria, South Africa.

Michler, C.H., Meilan, R., Woeste, K.E., Pijut, P.M., Jacobs, D., Aldrich, P., and Glaubitz, J. 2005. Hardwood genetics and tree improvement: A Midwest USA perspective. The Thin Green Line, an IUFRO Symposium on the State-of-the-Art in Reforestation, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Application of tree tissue culture technologies for fine hardwood tree improvement. 28th Meeting of the Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners Association, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Vegetative propagation of butternut (Juglans cinerea) – field results. The 6th Walnut Council Research Symposium, Lafayette, IN.

Michler, C.H., Jacobs, D., Pijut, P.M., Meilan, R., Woeste, K.E. 2004. Fine hardwood tree improvement: Enhanced productivity and species restoration. 1st Hardwood Research Review, National Hardwood Lumber Association, Toronto, Canada.

Michler, C.H., Bosela, M.J., Smagh, G.S., and Pijut, P.M. 2004. Genetic transformation of Juglans nigra (black walnut) somatic embryos: effects of genotype and kanamycin selection. 5th International Walnut Symposium, Abstract 027, Sant’ Agnello di Sorrento (Naples) Italy.

Michler, C.H., Woeste, K.E., Pijut, P.M., Jacobs, D., Meilan, R., and Ostry, M.E. 2004. Improving disease resistance of butternut (Juglans cinerea), a threatened fine hardwood: a case for single tree selection through genetic improvement and deployment. North American Forest Biology Workshop, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI.

Pijut, P.M. and Espinosa, C. 2004. Vegetative propagation of Prunus serotina Ehrh. (black cherry). 4th International Symposium on Adventitious Root Formation, Savannah, GA.

Michler, C.H., Meilan, R., Woeste, K.E., Pijut, P.M., Jacobs, D., Aldrich, P., and Glaubitz, J. 2004. Hardwood tree improvement – a North American perspective. Royal Agricultural

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Society of England, An International Hardwood Improvement Conference entitled Better Trees, Better Profits, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

Pijut, P.M. and Espinosa, C. 2004. Development of a rooted cutting propagation method for Prunus serotina Ehrh. 54th Meeting of the Eastern Region of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, Milwaukee, WI.

Pijut, P.M. 2003. Walnut tissue culture. Indiana Nut Growers 50th Anniversary Fall Meeting in conjunction with the Indiana Chapters of the Walnut Council and American Chestnut Foundation. John S. Wright Forestry Center, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2002. Flower induction on grafted eastern white pine. 17th North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association Meeting, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, Abstract No. 4, p. 28.

Michler, C.H., Bosela, M.J., Pijut, P.M., and Woeste, K.E. 2002. The hardwood tree improvement and regeneration center: strategic plans for sustaining the hardwood resource. 13th Central Hardwood Forest Conference, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Pijut, P.M. 2000. Stimulation of early flowering in eastern white pine. Plant Biology 2000, Meeting of the American Society of Plant Physiologists, San Diego, CA. Plant Biology 2000 Final Program, Abstract No. 672, p.140.

Ostry, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 1999. Butternut: An under-utilized resource in North America. American Society for Horticultural Science, Minneapolis, MN.

Pijut, P.M. and Barker, M.J. 1999. Propagation of Juglans cinerea L. (Butternut). American Society for Horticultural Science, Minneapolis, MN. HortScience 34(3): 458-459.

Pijut, P.M. and Davis, J.M. 1999. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and regeneration of hybrid poplar expressing a bacterial salicylate hydroxylase gene. Forest Biotechnology ’99, A joint meeting of The International Wood Biotechnology Symposium and IUFRO Working Party 2.04-06, Molecular Genetics of Trees, Keble College, Oxford, England, Abstract No. 40.

Pijut, P.M. and Barker, M.J. 1998. Propagation of butternut (Juglans cinerea L.) by cuttings - Preliminary trials. North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Dubuque, IA.

Zambino, P.J., Pijut, P.M., Echt, C.S., and Michler, C.H. 1998. Dry-grinding miniprep method for extracting DNA from urediniospores of white pine blister rust and spores of other fungi. American Phytopathological Society, Las Vegas, NV. Phytopathology 88(9):S102.

Zambino, P.J., Pijut, P.M., Echt, C.S., and Michler, C.H. 1998. Dry grinding miniprep method for extracting DNA from urediniospores, aeciospores, and teliospores of white pine blister rust, Cronartium ribicola. 1st IUFRO Working Party 7.02.05, Rusts of Forest Trees, Lapland, Finland. Proceedings of the First IUFRO Rusts of Forest Trees Working Party Conference, Jalkanen, R., Crane, P.E., Walla, J.A., and Aalto, T. (eds.), p.297-298.

Pijut, P.M. 1997. Stimulation of early flowering in eastern white pine, Pinus strobus. Minnesota Tree Improvement Cooperative, Seed Orchard Management Workshop, Cloquet, MN.

Zambino, P., Echt, C., Pijut, P., and Michler, C. 1997. Desiccation, storage temperature, and heat shock affect germination of Cronartium ribicola urediniospores, aeciospores, and teliospores. North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Grand Rapids, MN.

Zambino, P., Echt, C., Pijut, P., and Michler, C. 1997. Desiccation, storage temperature, and heat shock affect germination of Cronartium ribicola urediniospores, aeciospores, and teliospores. Mycological Society of America, Montreal, Canada. Inoculum 48(3):42.

Pijut, P.M., Michler, C.H., Johnson, L.M., and Hubacher, T.M. 1997.In vitro adventitious shoot elongation in eastern white pine. Joint Meeting of the IUFRO Working Parties S.04-07 and

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S.04-06, Somatic Cell Genetics and Molecular Genetics of Trees, Quebec, Canada. Abstract No. 72.

Pijut, P.M., Johnson, L.M., Larson, J.H. 1996. In vitro culture of butternut, Juglans cinerea. North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Green Bay, WI.

Pijut, P.M. and Ostry, M.E. 1996. Conservation of butternut, a threatened tree in eastern forests. Minnesota Academy of Science. Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science 60(2):8.

Pijut, P.M., Johnson, L.M., and Larson, J.H. 1994. In vitro culture of butternut, Juglans cinerea. IN: Abstracts VIIIth International Congress of Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, Florence, Italy, p.14.

Pijut, P.M. 1994. Micropropagation of butternut, Juglans cinerea. American Society for Horticultural Science, Corvallis, OR. HortScience 29(5):431.

Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M. and Voelker, T.M. 1994. Effects of embryo explant manipulation, cytokinin and sucrose concentration on Pinus strobus adventitious shoot regeneration and elongation. IN: Pardos, J.A., Ahuja, M.R., and Elena Rossello, R. (eds.), Investigacion Agraria: Sistemas y Recursos Forestales, Fuera de Serie 4, p.59. Biotechnology of Trees, Proceedings of the IUFRO Working Party S2.04-07, Somatic Cell Genetics, Valsain, Spain.

Ostry, M., Skilling, D. and Pijut, P. 1993. Butternut canker: present impact and prospects for the future. IN: Abstracts, 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, Canada. National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; NRCC: 32005, p.126.

Skilling, D., Ostry, M. and Pijut, P. 1993. The use of tissue culture to produce trees with resistance to canker diseases. IUFRO, Canker and shoot blight of conifers, Garpenberg, Sweden.

Pijut, P.M. 1993. Regeneration of Juglans cinerea through somatic embryogenesis. Tissue Culture Association, San Diego, CA. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology 29A (3) Part II:69A.

Domir, S.C., Sticklen M.B., Pijut P.M., Bolyard M., and Lineberger, R.D. 1992. Micropropagation and regeneration of DED-resistant elms using protoplast and tissue culture techniques. International Dutch Elm Disease Workshop, East Lansing, MI.

Domir, S.C., Schreiber L.R., and Pijut, P.M. 1992. Development of model systems to screen elms resistant to Dutch elm disease. International Dutch Elm Disease Workshop, East Lansing, MI.

Pijut, P.M., Michler, C.H. and Voelker, T.V. 1992. In vitro studies of adventitious shoot formation in Pinus strobus. IN: Stine, R.A. and Baughman, M.J. (eds.), White Pine Symposium Proceedings: History, Ecology, Policy and Management; NR-BU-6044-S: 202.

Pijut, P.M., Michler, C.H. and Voelker, T.M. 1991. Effects of embryo explant orientation, thidiazuron, and agar on eastern white pine (Pinus strobus L.) adventitious shoot initiation. IN: Michler, C.H., Becwar, M.R., Cullen, D., Nance, W.L., Sederoff, R.R., and Slavicek, J.M. (eds.), International Symposium on the Applications of Biotechnology to Tree Culture, Protection, and Utilization, USDA Forest Service Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-152:126.

Pijut, P.M. 1991. Induction of somatic embryos and adventitious roots from immature zygotic embryos of Juglans cinerea. American Society for Horticultural Science, University Park, PA. HortScience 26(6):772.

Skilling, D.D., Ostry, M.E., and Pijut, P.M. 1990. Use of somaclonal variation techniques to produce rust resistant white pine. XIXth IUFRO World Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Skilling, D.D., Ostry, M.E., and Pijut, P.M. 1990. In vitro screening of Eastern white pine to white pine blister rust. North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Brainerd, MN.

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Ostry, M.E., Pijut, P.M. and Skilling, D.D. 1990. Screening larch in vitro for resistance to Mycosphaerella laricina. American Phytopathological Society, Grand Rapids, MI. Phytopathology 80:1065.

Pijut, P.M., Lineberger, R.D. and Domir, S.C. 1990. Ultrastructure of Ulmus americana cells cultured in vitro and exposed to the culture filtrate of Ceratocystis ulmi. Tissue Culture Association, Houston, TX. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology 26 (3) Part II:68A.

Lineberger, R.D., Sticklen, M.B., Pijut, P.M., Kroggel, M.A., Fink, C.V.M., and Domir, S.C. 1989. Use of protoplast, cell, and shoot tip culture in an elm germ plasm improvement program. International Symposium of In Vitro Culture and Horticultural Breeding, Cesena, Italy.

Domir, S.C., Schreiber, L.R., Pijut, P.M., Ichida, J.M., and Krause, C.R. 1988. Approaches to elm germ plasm improvement. IUFRO, Advanced Biotechnology Research Working Group, Ames, IA.

Pijut, P.M., Lineberger, R.D., Domir S.C. and Schreiber, L.R. 1988. Response of elm callus to culture filtrate of Ceratocystis ulmi and correlation with whole plant disease reaction. American Society for Horticultural Science, East Lansing, MI. HortScience 23(3):787.

Pijut, P.M. and Griffin, J.D. 1984. The effect of fertilization on growth and development of field-grown hybrid tea roses. American Society for Horticultural Science, Nashville, TN. HortScience 19(2):214.

Miscellaneous Papers, Presentations, and PostersLee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2017. Efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of black ash

(Fraxinus nigra) for EAB resistance. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2016. CRISPR/Cas9: Targeting a floral homeotic gene in black ash. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2016. In vitro plant regeneration from leaf explants of black ash. Emerald Ash Borer National Research and Technology Development Meeting, Wooster, OH.

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2016. Can we save ash trees from the emerald ash borer? Biotechnology may be the answer. University and Industry Consortium, Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Black walnut clonal propagation: advancements and new insights. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Lee, J.H. and Pijut, P.M. 2015. Integration of molecular biotechnologies for developing insect resistance and flowering control in black ash. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Dean, E.A., Stevens, M.E., and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Development of transgenic North American white ash (Fraxinus americana) expressing a Bacillus thuringiensis protein for management of the emerald ash borer. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Lee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Targeted genome editing for gene containment in transgenic black ash. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

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Johnson, M. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Genetic transformation and regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) from hypocotyl and leaf explants. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Lee, J. and Pijut, P.M. 2014. Targeted genome editing for gene containment in transgenic black ash. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Field Day, West Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Rapid in vitro shoot proliferation from black walnut (Juglans nigra) nodal sections. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of mature black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) and rooting of transgenic shoots. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Rapid in vitro shoot proliferation from black walnut (Juglans nigra) nodal sections. 128th Indiana Academy of Science, Indianapolis, IN.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of mature black cherry. 128th Indiana Academy of Science, Indianapolis, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2013. Improved method of black walnut (Juglans nigra) in vitro shoot proliferation. Sigma Xi-Purdue University Chapter, Graduate Student Research Awards Competition, West Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E., Palla, K.J., Beasley, R.R., and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Genetic modification of ash (Fraxinus) species as a means to combat the emerald ash borer. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda) hypocotyls. Sigma Xi- Purdue University Chapter, Graduate Student Research Awards Competition, West Lafayette, IN.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Fraxinus americana L. hypocotyls. Sigma Xi-Purdue University Chapter, Graduate Student Research Awards Competition, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. and Wang, Y.2012. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems, Bangor, ME.

Pijut, P.M. 2012. Application of plant growth regulators in forestry tissue culture. Purdue University, Dept. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Research Retreat ‘Plant Growth Regulation’.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2012. Genetic transformation of Fraxinus profunda hypocotyls and shoot regeneration. 127th Indiana Academy of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems, Seattle, WA.

Stevens, M. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda). Sigma Xi-Purdue University Chapter, West Lafayette, IN.

Lawson, S., Michler, C., and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Altered EPF1 expression in poplar triggers aberrant stomatal morphologies not seen in Arabidopsis. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Stevens, M.E. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Fraxinus profunda. 2011 Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH.

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Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Genetic transformation of Fraxinus americana. 2011 Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH.

Stevens, M. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Hypocotyl derived in vitro regeneration of pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda). Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Palla. K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of white ash (Fraxinus americana L.) hypocotyls. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2011. Efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Prunus serotina via sonication and vacuum-infiltration. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Woeste, K.W. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Conservation and genetic improvement of fine hardwood tree species. Northwest A & F University, Shaanxi, China.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Fraxinus conservation and genetic modification for resistance to the emerald ash borer. 3rd Emerald Ash Borer Mini-Symposium, Delaware, OH.

Lawson, S.S., Michler, C, and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Using stomatal density alterations to increase water-use efficiency in green ash. 4th Ecological Sciences and Engineering Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems, Indianapolis, IN.

Lawson, S., Michler, C., and Pijut, P. 2010. Manipulation of stomatal density in fine hardwoods for improved drought tolerance. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Fraxinus americana. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Wang, Y. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility and insect pest resistance. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Beasley, R.R. and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Adventitious shoot regeneration of Fraxinus nigra Marsh. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2010. Development and conservation of Fraxinus spp. with resistance to the emerald ash borer. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Lawson, S.S., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2010. Manipulation of stomatal density results in decreased water loss. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), 1st Regional Meeting. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2009. Developing ash trees with resistance to the emerald ash borer. Attica-Williamsport Rotary Club, Attica, IN.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. Regeneration of plants from Fraxinus americana hypocotyls and cotyledons. Dept. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Research Retreat, Mitigation of Global Climate Change: Is There a Role for Horticulture? Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

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Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. Regeneration of plants from Fraxinus americana hypocotyls and cotyledons. Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Palla, K.J. and Pijut, P.M. 2009. Regeneration of plants from Fraxinus americana hypocotyls and cotyledons. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2009. Flowering control in fine hardwood trees: Genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems, Charleston, SC.

Pijut, P.M. 2008. Genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems, Portland, OR.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2008. Genetic transformation and regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). North Central Forest Pest Workshop, Indianapolis, IN.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2008. Genetic transformation and regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Sigma Xi-Purdue University Chapter, West Lafayette, IN.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2008. Genetic transformation and regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2007. Application of tissue culture, genetic transformation, and vegetative propagation technologies for fine hardwood tree improvement. South Newton Middle School and High School, Kentland, IN. High School horticulture class, High School biotechnology class, 6th grade Agriculture class, and 8th grade science class.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Adventitious shoot regeneration of Fraxinus pennsylvanica. Research Symposium: Invasive Species of the Upper Midwest, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Liu, X. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Adventitious shoot regeneration and genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility. Research Symposium: Invasive Species of the Upper Midwest, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Roschke, C. and Pijut, P.M. 2007. Micropropagation of Juglans nigra L. in liquid culture. Research Symposium: Invasive Species of the Upper Midwest, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Michler, C.H., Jacobs, D., Pijut, P.M., Ginzel, M, and Woeste, K.E. 2007. HTIRC: Keeping Indiana competitive in the USA and global market. Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Pokagon, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2006 and 2009. Application of tissue culture and vegetative propagation technologies for fine hardwood tree improvement. Graduate Lecture; Forest Regeneration (FNR 535), Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2006. Genetic transformation of Prunus serotina for reproductive sterility. NSF I/UCRC Purdue/OSU Center for Tree Genetics, Atlanta, GA.

Liang, X., Meilan, R., Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C.H. 2006. Genetically engineering black walnut for tolerance to Arsenal®. Research Symposium: The Future of Public Land Management in Indiana, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2006. Regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) from hypocotyls of mature embryos. Research Symposium: The Future of Public Land Management in Indiana Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

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Liu, X. and Pijut, P.M. 2006. Adventitious shoot regeneration and genetic transformation of Prunus serotina (black cherry) for reproductive sterility. Research Symposium: The Future of Public Land Management in Indiana, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Roschke, C. and Pijut, P.M. 2006. Adventitious shoot regeneration and micropropagation of black walnut. Research Symposium: The Future of Public Land Management in Indiana, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Vengadesan, G. and Pijut, P.M. 2006. Direct somatic embryogenesis in northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.). Research Symposium: The Future of Public Land Management in Indiana, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2006. Hardwood propagation. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Michler, C., Jacobs, D., Meilan, R., Pijut, P., and Woeste, K. 2006. The Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center looks to the future. Hardwood Matters (April): 6-7.

Michler, C.H., Jacobs, D., Woeste, K., Pijut, P.M., and Meilan, R. 2005. Strategies for genetic improvement and sustainable management of eastern hardwoods. Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL.

Michler, C.H., Woeste, K., Jacobs, D., Meilan, R., and Pijut, P.M. 2005. Fine hardwood tree improvement: Increased productivity and species restoration, Washington, DC, Arbor Day Symposium.

Du, N. and Pijut, P.M. 2005. Genetic transformation and regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) for resistance to the emerald ash borer. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Liu, X. and Pijut, P.M. 2005. Adventitious shoot regeneration and genetic transformation of Prunus serotina (black cherry) for reproductive sterility. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Smagh, G.S., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2005. Kanamycin sensitivity and genetic transformation of black walnut somatic embryos. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Liang, X., Roschke, C., Pijut, P.M., Michler, C.H., and Meilan, R. 2005. Genetically engineering black walnut for tolerance to Arsenal®. Research Symposium, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. and Michler, C.H. 2004. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Prunus serotina leading to genetic transformation for reproductive sterility. NSF I/UCRC Purdue/OSU Joint Center in Tree Genetics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Hardwood tissue culture and genetic transformation. Meeting with ArborGen personnel, West Lafayette, IN.

Smagh, G.S., Bosela, M. J., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2004. Kanamycin sensitivity and genetic transformation of black walnut somatic embryos. 5th Environmental Research Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, sponsored by The Environmental Sciences and Engineering Institute.

Smagh, G.S., Bosela, M. J., Michler, C.H., and Pijut, P.M. 2004. Kanamycin sensitivity and genetic transformation of black walnut somatic embryos. 9th Research Symposium: Indiana Land Use: A Communities Perspective, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

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Espinosa, C. Pijut, P.M., and Michler, C.H. 2004. Adventitious shoot regeneration and rooting of Prunus serotina in vitro cultures. 9th Research Symposium: Indiana Land Use: A Communities Perspective, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2004. Hardwood tissue culture and genetic transformation. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Meilan, R., Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., Woeste, K.E., and Jacobs, D.F. 2004. The Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center. Congressional reception at the annual symposium of the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research, Washington, D.C.

Meilan, R., Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., and Seifert, J.R. 2004. Development of herbicide-tolerant black walnut. Symposium of the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research, Washington, D.C.

Pijut, P.M. 2003. Genetic transformation of black walnut (Juglans nigra). Planning Meeting for NSF I/UCRC Purdue/OSU Joint Center in Tree Genetics, John S. Wright Forestry Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Davis, M., Espinosa, C., Pijut, P.M. 2003. Tissue culture propagation of Acer rubrum L. (red maple) and Acer saccharum M. (sugar maple). Environmental Review of Purdue’s Environmental Research and Educational Programs, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Davis, M., Espinosa, C. and Pijut, P.M. 2003. Tissue culture propagation of Acer rubrum L. (red maple) and Acer saccharum M. (sugar maple). 8th Research Symposium: Partners in Research and Education, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2003. Hardwood propagation. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2002 to 2005. Vegetative propagation and tissue culture. Graduate Lecture and Lab; Advanced Silviculture Course, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 2002. Hardwood rooted cutting propagation and technology transfer. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Reed, J.M., Dervinis, C., Pijut, P., and Davis, J.M. 2002. Tissue-specific targets of SUMO-1 modification in plants. 13th Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Workshop, University of Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida.

Pijut, P.M. 2001. Vegetative propagation of Juglans cinerea. Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Advisory Committee Meeting, West Lafayette, IN.

Pijut, P.M. 1999. Test tube trees. Kiwanis Club, North Suburban Golden K of St. Paul, MN.Pijut, P.M. 1998. Woody plant tissue culture and disease resistance research of Fagus, Juglans,

Pinus, and Populus. Department of Plant Biology Seminar Series, Murray State University, Murray, KY, and Department of Plant Biology Seminar Series, Winona State University, Winona, MN.

Pijut, P.M. 1997. Woody plant tissue culture and disease resistance research of Fagus, Juglans, Pinus, and Populus. Plant Biological Sciences Colloquium, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Pijut, P.M. 1994. In vitro studies with Juglans cinerea (Butternut). Forest Pathology Discussion Series, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.

Van Sambeek, J.W. and Pijut, P.M. 1993. Recent advances in micropropagation of black walnut and butternut. Walnut Council, Stauton, VA.

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Pijut, P.M. 1991. Research at the North Central Research Station. Ely Field Review Day, Superior National Forest, Ely, MN.

Pijut, P.M. 1991. In vitro studies with butternut (Juglans cinerea) to produce resistance to butternut canker, Sirococcus clavigignenti-juglandacearum. State Cooperators Meeting, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, St. Paul, MN.

Grants2016. Development of transgenic black ash (Fraxinus nigra) expressing a Bacillus thuringiensis

(Bt) protein for management of the emerald ash borer, and genome editing for reproductive sterility. U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. ($28,003)

2015-2016. Development of transgenic North American ash trees expressing a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) protein for management of the emerald ash borer. National Hardwood Lumber Association-Board of Directors (Pike Lumber Co., Atlanta Hardwood Corp., Cole Hardwood, Inc., Turn Bull Lumber Co., The Shannon Lumber Co., Rossi Group-Emporium Hardwoods, Northland Corp., and Mayfield Lumber Co. ($20,500)

2014. Funding to support the Undergraduate studies of Eric Dean from the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), Purdue University ($4800).

2012-2016. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Micah Stevens (PhD) from the Fred M. van Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($42,500 per year).

2012-2014. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Melissa Johnson from the Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University and the Sloan Foundation ($52,768 per year).

2012. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems ($15,000).2011-2015. Development of transgenic North American ash trees expressing a Bacillus

thuringiensis protein for management of the emerald ash borer. Emerald Ash Borer Program-Methods Development. APHIS, PPQ, CPHST. ($161,932)

2011. Faculty Funding. Midwest Crossroads Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP), Purdue University ($10,000)

2010-2012. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Kaitlin Palla (MS) from the Fred M. van Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($34,000 per year).

2010-2012. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Micah Stevens (MS) from the Fred M. van Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($34,000 per year).

2010. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems ($8,000).2009-2013. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Ying Wang (PhD) from the Fred M. van

Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($47,587 per year).2009. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems ($16,000).2008. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems ($16,000).2007-2011. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Shaneka Lawson (PhD) from the Fred M.

van Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($37,000 per year).2007. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems ($16,000).2007. Conventional and in vitro production technologies for black cherry (Prunus serotina).

Pijut, P.M. (PI), Woeste, K.E., Michler, C.H., McKenna, J.R., Pardillo, G., Schott, M.C. Mission-Oriented, Internal Competitive Grant Opportunity, College of Agriculture, Purdue University ($25,000).

2005-2007. Funding to support Post-doctoral Fellowship for Dr. G. Vengadesan from the Fred M. van Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($57,000 per year).

2006. Flowering control in fine hardwoods. Center for Advanced Forestry Systems ($16,000).

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2005. Development of herbicide-tolerant hardwoods. Meilan, R. (PI), Michler, C.H., Pijut, P.M., and Seifert, J.R. 2005. Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research ($81,000).

2004-2008. Funding to support the Graduate studies of Ningxia Du (PhD) from the Fred M. van Eck Foundation for Purdue University ($40,800 per year).

1999. Flower induction on young grafted white pine material. University of Minnesota, College of Natural Resources, White Pine Blister Rust Program ($45,680).

1997. Stimulation of early flowering in eastern white pine, Pinus strobus. University of Minnesota, College of Natural Resources, White Pine Blister Rust Program ($57,630).

1992. Civil Rights Special Projects proposal to the North Central Research Station Civil Rights Committee for the support of a math and science project in the elementary classroom ($1200)

1987. Effects of culture filtrates of Ceratocystis ulmi on growth and ultrastructure of in vitro cultured Ulmus americana. The Ohio State University, Graduate Alumni Research Award. The proposal was awarded as one of the best Ph.D. research proposal in all areas of life sciences ($650).

Graduate Students or Postdoctoral Scientists (for whom I have served as Major Advisor)M.S. AdviseesMelissa Johnson, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources and Sloan

Foundation, M.S.–non thesis, 2016.Kaitlin Palla, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, van Eck scholar, M.S.

2013. Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.Micah Stevens, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, van Eck scholar, M.S.

2012.Mary Schott, Purdue University, Dept. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, M.S. 2012.

Independent consultant for several national and international forestry projects.Christian Roschke, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, M.S.-non-thesis

2007. Business Development Manager, ALCIMED, Paris, France.Gurpreet Smagh, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, M.S. 2005.

Physician Assistant, US HealthWorks, Sacramento, CA.Ana Carolina Espinosa, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, M.S. 2004.

Teacher, Fredericksburg Independent School District, Fredericksburg, TX.

Ph.D. AdviseesJun Hyung Lee, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, Ph.D. 2017. Post-

Doctoral Scientist at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.Micah Stevens, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, van Eck scholar, Ph.D.

2016. Lead Scientist-Director, ProTree Nursery LLC, MicroPlants Division, Brentwood, CA.Ying Wang, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, van Eck scholar, Ph.D.

2013.Shaneka Lawson, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, van Eck scholar,

Ph.D. 2011. Research Plant Physiologist, USDA Forest Service, West Lafayette, IN.Xiaomei Liu, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, Ph.D. 2008.

Development Tester, SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC.Ningxia Du, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, van Eck scholar, Ph.D.

2008. Research Scientist, DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, IA.

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Post-doctoral Scientist Advisor:Dr. G. Vengadesan, van Eck Fellow, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources,

2005-2007. Senior Manufacturing Process and Technology Associate, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Rensselaer, NY.

Graduate Students (for whom I have served as an Advisory Committee Member)M.S. AdviseesNikki VanDerLaan, Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources, M.S. 2013.

Ph.D. AdviseesXiaoqing Yu, Purdue University, Dept. Agronomy, Ph.D. 2012.Eugene Philips Parsons, Purdue University, Dept. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture,

Ph.D. 2010.