Fred M. Bourland Source Confirmed

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Professor

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

22 h-index 152 pubs 1,532 cited

Research Areas

Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Soybean genetics and cultivation Genetic diversity and population structure

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Fred M. Bourland's research focuses on the genetic improvement of cotton and soybean crops. His work investigates genotypic and environmental factors influencing yield, fiber quality, and oil and protein concentrations in these agricultural staples. Bourland has published research on genome resources for modern cotton lines, guiding future breeding endeavors. He has also explored genetic diversity and population structure in cotton, along with genome-wide association studies for traits like photoperiod sensitivity.

His research extends to identifying specific genetic loci for disease resistance in cotton, such as the bacterial blight resistance locus (BB-13). Bourland has also examined the comparative study of transgenic and nontransgenic cotton. His work includes regional analyses of planting dates and cultivar maturity to optimize soybean oil yield and meal protein concentration. Furthermore, his research monitors the distribution and incidence of viruses affecting cotton, such as Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus, in the Southern United States.

Bourland holds a distinguished record with 152 total publications and an h-index of 22, with over 1,500 citations. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His collaborations include work with Edward E. Gbur, Larry C. Purcell, Margaret Worthington, and Travis Faske, all from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He maintains an active laboratory website.

Metrics

  • h-index: 22
  • Publications: 152
  • Citations: 1,532

Selected Publications

  • Genetic gain of lint yield in modern upland cotton cultivars based on national cotton variety tests (2025) DOI
  • Sustaining public plant breeding programs across generations (2025) DOI
  • Registration of five Arkot cotton germplasm lines derived from 2013 crosses (2025) DOI
  • Genome-wide association study of fiber quality traits in US upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) (2024) DOI
  • Monitoring the Distribution, Incidence, and Symptom Expression Associated with Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus in the Southern United States Using a Sentinel Plot System (2024) DOI
  • Genome resources for three modern cotton lines guide future breeding efforts (2024) DOI
  • Registration of Arkot 1202, Arkot 1207, Arkot 1208, and Arkot 1214 cotton germplasm lines (2024) DOI
  • Registration of Arkot 1112, Arkot 1114, and Arkot 1115 cotton germplasm lines (2023) DOI
  • Registration of Arkot 0902 cotton germplasm line (2022) DOI
  • Registration of Arkot 1005, Arkot 1015, and Arkot 1019 cotton germplasm lines (2022) DOI
  • Regional analysis of planting date and cultivar maturity recommendations that improve soybean oil yield and meal protein concentration (2022) DOI
  • Editorial: Trends in cotton breeding: Meeting the challenges of the 21st century (2022) DOI
  • Registration of ‘UA248’ cotton cultivar (2021) DOI
  • Registration of two Arkot 0912 sister cotton germplasm lines (2021) DOI
  • Registration of three Arkot 0908 cotton germplasm lines (2021) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Edward E. Gbur University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication Larry C. Purcell University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication Margaret Worthington University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication Travis Faske University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication Glenn Studebaker University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1 shared publication

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