Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative
Other Crop Genetics Cooperatives
Home About Membership Reports Gene Lists Conferences Links Search NCSU
Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report 23:140-148 (article 48) 2000

Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative

2000 Membership Directory

  1. Ahn, Chang-Soon. Chonnam Natl. Univ, Dept Hort, 300 Yongbonb-dong, Kwangju 500-757, Korea. Ph: (062520-6480; Fax: (062) 520-6480.
  2. Akkermans, Doretta. PT East-West Seed Indonesia, P.O. Box 1, Campaka, Piurwakarta 41181, W. Java, Indonesia. Ph: 0264-201871; Fax: 0264-201875; Email: doretta@ibm.net. Cucumber, watermelon and melon breeding.
  3. Andres, Thomas C. 5440 Netherland Ave., #D24, Bronx, NY 10471-2321. Tel: (718) 601-7329, Fax: (718) 601-7329; E-mail: tom@andres.com. Cucurbita systematics.
  4. Ayuso, Ma Cruz. Petoseed Iber SA, Paraaje San Nicolas S/N, 04710 La Mojonera, Almeria, Spain.
  5. Bao, HaiQing. Xinjiang Western China Seed Group, No. 25 Luzhou Road, Changejio, Xinjiang 831100, P.R. China. Ph: (0994) 2345202; Fax: (0994) 2348415. Watermelon & melon breeding, hybrid seed production techniques, variety evaluation.
  6. Barham, Warren S. Barham Seeds, Inc. 17401 Crawford Dr. Gilroy. CA 95020. Ph: (408) 847-3056; Fax: (408) 847-0749.
  7. Baudracco-Arnas, Sylvie. ASL, Site Agroparc Bat. 1, 755, Chemin des Meinajaries, BP. 1202, 84911 Avignon Cedex 9, Cedex 9, France. Ph: 04 90 84 00 46; Fax: 04.90 94 00 47. Melon molecular biology.
  8. Beaver, Linda. see Wessel-Beaver, Linda
  9. Berenji, Janos. Inst. Field & Vegetable crops, , 21000 Novi Sad, Yugoslavia. Email: berenji@EUnet.yu
  10. Blazey, Douglas A. Yates Vegetable Seeds, Research Farm,. Burroway Road, Narromine, N.S.,W. 2821, Australia Ph: (068) 89-1144.
  11. Boissot, Nathalie. INRA, Domaine Duclos, Petit-Bourg BP 515, 97165 Pointe'Pitre cedex, Guadeloupe (F.W.I.). Ph: (0) 590 25 59 45; Fax: (0) 590 94 11 72; Email: Nathalie.Boissot@antilles.inra.fr..
  12. Boorsma, P.A. Vegetable Research, S&G Seeds BV, Westeinde 62/Postbus 26, 1600 AA Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. Ph: (0228) 36 6390; Fax: (0228) 36-6160.
  13. Bosma, Monique. ENZA ZADEN, De Enkhuizer Zaadh. b.v. Postbox 7, 1600 AA Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. Ph: 02280-315844; Fax: 02280-315960.
  14. Boyhan, George E. University of Georgia, P.O. Box 8112, GSU, Statesboro, GA 30460. Ph: (912) 681-5639; Fax: (912) 681-0376; Email: gboyhan@uga.edu. Melon and watermelon breeding.
  15. Brown, Rebecca. Dept. Hort., Oregon St. Univ., Ag Life Sci Bldg 4017, Corvallis, OR 97331. Ph: (541) 737-5462; Email:brownr@bcc.orst.edu. Virus resistance, Cucurbita germplasm, squash breeding.
  16. Bruton, Benny. U.S. Dept. Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Lane, OK 74555. Ph: (530) 889-7395; Fax: (530)668-0219. Pickling cucumber breeding.
  17. Burkett, Al. PetoSluis Co. Inc.37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695. Tel.: (916) 666-0931; Fax: (916) 668-0219. Pickling cucumber breeding.
  18. Caglar, Gulat. KSU, Ziraat Fakultesi, Bahee Bitkileri Bolumu, 46060, Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Ph: 90-344-237666/284; Fax: 90-344-2230048; Email: ghulat99@excite.com. Cucumber breeding.
  19. Carey, Edward E. International Potato Center (CIP), P.O. Box 25171, Nairobi, Kenya. Ph: 254-2-632054; Fax: 254-2-631499/630005; Email: tcarey@cgnet.com. Breeder with interest in cucurbits.
  20. Carle, R. Bruce. UF Mid-Florida Res & Educ Ctr, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703-8504. Ph: (407) 884-2034; Email: rbcwm@gnv.ifas.uf.edu. Watermelon and squash breeding.
  21. Chen, Fure-Chyi. Dept. Plant Industry, Natl. Pingtung Univ. Sci. & Techn., Neipy, Pingtung 91207, Taiwan. Rep. China. Ph: 886-8-774-0267; Fax: 886-8-774-0371; Email: furechen@mail.npuyst.edu.tw. Gene transfer, breeding, tissue culture and isozymes.
  22. Ching, Alejandro (Alex). Alternative Crops Res Ctr, NW MO St U, 106 Valk, 800 Univ Dr,Maryville, MO 64468.Ph: (660) 562-1126; Fax: (660) 562-1621; Email: alching@mail.nwmissouri.edu. Breeding & introduction of new cucurbits. Production & nutritional quality.
  23. Chung, Paul. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695. Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 668-0219.
  24. Coffey, Robyn. Willhite Seed Inc., P.O. Box 23, Poolville, TX 76487. Ph: (817) 599-8656; Fax: (817) 599-5843; Email: robyn@willhiteseed.com.
  25. Cohen, Ron. Newe Yaar Experiment Station, P.O. Box 1021, Ramat Yishayt 30095, Israel. Ph: 972-4-953-9516; Fax: 972-4-983-6936. Plant pathology; root and foliar diseases of cucurbits.
  26. Cohen, Yigal. Department of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52 100, Israel. Ph:: +9723-5318251; Fax: +9723-6771088. Melon.
  27. Cook, Kevin L. Novartis Seeds, Inc., Veg-NAFTA, 10290 Greenway Road Naples, FL 33961. Ph: (941) 775-4090; Fax: (941) 774-6852. Email: kevin.cook@seeds.novartis.com. Breeding of summer squash.
  28. Corella, Pilar. Asgrow Spain S.L., Paraje San Nicola s/n 04547 La Mojonera, Almeria, Spain. Ph: 34-51-580012; Fax: 34-51-581162.
  29. Coyne, Dermot P. Department of Horticulture, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0724 Ph: (402) 472-1126; Fax: (402) 472-8650. Breeding and genetics of squash.
  30. Cramer, Chris. Dept. Agron. & Hort. NMSU, P.O. Box 30003, Dept. 3Q,Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003. Ph: (505) 646-3405; Email: ccramer@nmsuvml.nmsu.edu. Cucumber yield, yield components,combining ability, heterosis and recurrent selection.
  31. Crino, Paoli. ENEA C.R. Casaccia, Biotech & Agr Div, Via Anguillarese 301, Roma, 00060, Italy.
  32. Cui, Hongwen. Dept. Horticulture, Northwestern Agric. Univ., Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P.R. China. Cucumber breeding.
  33. Dane, Fenny. Dept. Horticulture, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Ph: (334) 844-3047; Fax: (334) 844-3131; E-mail: fdane@acesag.auburn.edu. Citrullus genomics.
  34. Danin-Poleg, Yael. A.R.O., Newe Ya'ar Expt. Station, P.O. Box 1021, Ramat Yishay 30095, Israel. Ph: 972-4-9539553/4; Fax: 972-4-9836936; Email: geneweya@netvision.net.il
  35. Davis, Angela. USDA, ARS, P.O. Box 159m Hwy 3 West, Lane, OK 7455. Ph: (580) 889-7395; Fax: (580) 889-5783; Email: adavis-usda@lane-ag.org Germplasm improvement.
  36. de Groot Erik. Breeding, Sementi Nunhems S.R.L., Via Ghiarone, 2, 40019 S. Agata Bolognese, Italy
  37. DeLangen, Frank. Mas St. Pierre, 13210 St Remy de Provence, France. Email: frank.delangen@clause.fr.
  38. de Ruiter, A.C. de Ruiter Zonen CV, Postbus 1050, 2660 BB Bergschenhoek, The Netherlands. Ph: 010-5292204; Fax: 010-5216125. Breeding and seed production of cucumbers.
  39. Decker-Walters, Deena. The Cucurbit Network. 11901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33156-4242. Ph: (305) 667-3800; Fax: (305) 661-5984; Email: walters@servax.fiu.edu. Communication via The Cucurbit Network; the whole family Cucurbitaceae.
  40. Della Vecchia, Paulo T. Agroflora S/A, Caixa Postal 427, 12.900-000 Braganca, Paulista SP, Brazil. Ph: (011) 7871-0855; Fax: (011) 7843-6572. Breeding & genetics, seed production and disease resistance of melon and squash.
  41. Denlinger, Phil. Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc., P.O. Box 609, Mount Olive, NC 28365. Ph: (919) 658-2535; Fax: (919) 658-6090; Email: cn1713@coastalnet.com.
  42. Dhaliwal, Major Singh. Dept. of Vegetable Crops, L.S. & F. Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana-141001, Punjab, India.
  43. DiNitto, Louis. Sunseeds, 8850 59th Ave., N.E., Brooks, OR, 97305. Ph: (503) 393-3243, Fax: (503) 390-0982. Melon (Cucumis melo).
  44. Dogimont, C.,INRA, St. Maurice, BP 94, 84143 Montavet, France.
  45. Drowns, Glenn. Sand Hill Preservation Center, 1878 230th Street, Calamus, IA 52729. Ph: (319) 246-2299; Email: gdrowns@cal-wheat.k12.ia.us. Genetic preservation of all cucurbits. Taxonomy of Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita argyrosperma.
  46. Duangsong, Usa. Limagrain Veg. Seeds Asia, 119/9 Moo 1, Baan Khao, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand. Ph: 66-2-636-2521-1; Fax: 66-2-636-2524; Email: songusa@loxinfo.co.th.
  47. Eigsti, Orie J. 1602 Winsted, College Green, Goshen, ID 46526. Ph: (219) 533-4632. Fusarium wilt resistance in tetraploid Citrullus lanatus lines, to eliminate crop rotation.
  48. El Jack, Ali Elamin. Dept. Horticulture, Fac. Agric. Sciences, University of Gezira, Wad-Medani, P.O. Box 20, Sudan. Email: nahla_2elamin@yahoo.com.
  49. Elmstrom, Gary. c/o Sunseeds, 7078 E. Peltier Road, Acampo, CA 95220. Ph: (209) 367-1064; Fax: (209) 36701066; Email: gary.elmstrom@sunseeds.com. Triploid watermelon breeding.
  50. Ezura, Hiroshi. Plant Biotech Inst, Ibaraki Agricl Ctr, Ago, Iwama, Nishi-ibaraki, 319-0292, Ibaraki, Japan. Ph: 0299-45-8330; Fax: 0299-8351; Email: ezura@nocs.tsukuba-noc.affrc.go.jp.
  51. Ficcadenti, Nadia. Res Inst Veg Crops, Sect Ascoli Piceno, Via Salaria 1 - Monsampolo del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, 6-3-3-, Italy. Ph: +39 735 701706; Fax: +39 735 703684; Email: orticolt @insinet.it.
  52. Fito, Laia. Plant molec Mrker & Pathol Dept, Semillas Fito S.A., c/Selva de Mar, III, 08019 Barcelona, Spain. Ph: +34 (9)3 303 63 60; Fax: +34 (9)3 307 03 64; Email: eulalia@fito.es. Disease resistance and quality of melons (esp. Spanish) & cucumber; breeding schemes & genetic markers.
  53. Funakushi, Hisashi. Mikado Seed Growers Co., Ltd., 1203 Hoshikuki, Chuo-Ku, Chiba City 260, Japan. Ph: 81-43-265-4847; Fax: 81-43-266-6444.
  54. Gaba, Victor. Dept. Virology, Inst. Plant Protection, A.R. O.,Volcani Center, P.O.B. 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel. Ph: 972-3-9683568/9; Fax: 972-3-9604180; E-mail:vpgaba@agri.gov.il. Tissue Culture & Transformation.
  55. Gabert, August C. Sunseeds, 8850 59th Avenue NE, Brooks, OR 97305-9625. Ph: (503) 393-3243; Fax: (503) 390-0982; Email: agabert%sunseeds@mcimail.com. Cucumber and summer squash breeding and genetics.
  56. Ganapathi, A. Dept. Biotechnology, Bhjarathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620024, India. Ph: 91-0431-660386; Fax: 91-0431-660245; Email: ganap@bdu.erhet.in.
  57. Garza Ortega, Sergio. Univ. Sonora, Dept Agric y Ganaderia, Iturbide #32 Jalisco/N. Heroes, Hermasillo, Sonora 83040, Mexico. Ph: (62) 13-80-06; Fax: (62) 13-80-06; Email: sgarza@rtn.uson.mx. Breeding of Cucurbita spp.: testing of new muskmelon lines.
  58. Gatto, Gianni. Esasem Spa, via San Biagio 25, 37052 Casaleone (VR), Italy. Ph: 0442/331633; Fax: 0442/330834; Email: GGatto@esasem.it.
  59. Gomez-Guillamon, M. Luisa. Estacion Experimental "La Mayora", 29750 Algarrobo-Costa, Malaga, Spain. Ph: (952) 51 10 00; Fax: (952) 51 12 52; E-mail: guillamon@mayora.csic.es.
  60. Green, C. Ed. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland CA, 95695. Ph: (530) 666-09031; Fax: (530) 668-0219.
  61. Groff, David. Asgrow Seed Company, Rt. #1, Box 1907, Omega TyTy Road, Tifton, GA 31794. Ph: (912) 386-8701; Fax: (912) 386-8805. Breeding of squash, cucumber, melon and watermelon.
  62. Grumet, Rebecca. Dept. Hort., Plant & Soils Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1325. Ph: (517) 353-5568; Fax: (517) 353-0890; E-mail: grumet@pilot.msu.edu. Disease resistance, gene flow, tissue culture and genetic engineering.
  63. Gupta, Satish. C. Reitzel India Ltd., 220 Agil Campus, Whitefield Post, Bangalore 560066, India. Ph: 91-080=8452415; Fax: 91-080-8453063.
  64. Hagihara, Toshitsugu. Hagihara Farm Co., Ltd., 984 Hokiji, Tawaramoto, Shjiki Nara, 636-0222, Japan. Ph: 07443-3-3233; Fax: 07443-3-4332; Email: cucurbit@mahoiroba.ne.jp.
  65. Haim, Davidi. Hazera Quality Seed Ltd., Mivhor Farm Doar, Sede Gat 79570, Israel.
  66. Han, Sang Joo. Novartis Seeds Co., Ltd. 8tyhfl. SungAm Bldg. #114, Nonihyun-don, Kangnam-ku, Seoul, Korea 135-010. Ph: +82 2 3218 5400; Fax: +82 2 516 2286; Email: sangjool.han@seeds.Novartis.com. Disease resistance.
  67. Hassan, Ahmed Abdel-Moneim. Department of Vegetable Crops, Fac. Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. Ph: 724107 & 724966. Cucumber, melon, Squash & watermelon germplasm evaluat8ion and breeding for disease resistance, incl. viruses.
  68. Havey, Michael J. USDA/ARS, Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 53706. Ph: (608) 262-1830; Fax: (608) 262-4743; Email: mjhavey@facstaff.wisc.edu.
  69. Hentschel, Richard. Pickle Packers International, Inc. One Pickle and Pepper Plaza, P.O. Box 606, St. Charles, IL 60174-0606. Ph: (630) 584-8950; Fax: (630) 584-0759; Email: staff@ppii.org. Trade Association for pickle vegetables, primarily cucumbers, peppers and cabbage.
  70. Herman, Ran. "Zeraim" Seed Growers Company Ltd., Department of Breeding, Gedera 70 700, Israel. Ph: 08-59 27 60; Fax: 08-59 43 76.
  71. Hertogh, K. Nickerson-Zwaan b.v., Postbus 28,4920 AA Made, The Netherlands. Ph: 31(0)62 690900; Fax: 31(0)162 680 970; Email: seeds@nickerson-zwaan.nl.
  72. Himmel, Phyllis. Asgrow-Seminis Vegetable Seeds, 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, Ca 95695. Ph: (530) 669-6182; Email: phyllis.himmel@svseeds.com. Viral diseases of cucurbits.
  73. Hirabayashi, Tetsu. Nihon Horticultural Production Inst., 207 Kamishki, Matsudo-shi, Chiba-ken, Japan. Ph:: 0473-86-1455; Fax: 0473-86-1455. Varietal improvement of cucurbit crops, especially melon, cucumber and pumpkin.
  74. Hollar, Larry. A. Hollar & Co., Inc., P. O. Box 106, Rocky Ford, CO 81067. Ph: (719) 254-7411; Fax: (719) 254-3539;.Email: lahollar@iguana.ruralnet.net. Cucurbit breeding and seed production.
  75. Holle, Miguel. CALCE 2, #183 Urb. El Rancho, Miraflores - Lima 18, Peru. Ph: 51-14-383749; Fax: 51-14-351570; Email: mholle@cgnet.com. Plant genetic resources.
  76. Holman, Bohuslav. Bzinska Str. 1420, Bznec, CZ-696 81, Czech Republic Ph: +420-631-384470; Fax: +420-631-384972; Email: bholman@iol.cz. Cucumber breeding and seed production.
  77. Humaydan, Hasib. Ag Consulting International. 317 Red Maple Drive, Danville, CA 94506. Ph: (510) 736-1241; Fax: (510) 736-1241.
  78. Hutton, Mark. Sakata Seed America, PlO. Box 1118, Lehigh Acres, FL 33970-1118. Ph: (941) 369-0032; Fax: (941) 369-7528; Email: mhuttoin@sakata.com. Squash breeding and cultivar development.
  79. Iamsangsri, Suphot. Limagrain Veg. Seeds Asia, 119/9 Moo 1, Baan Khao, Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand. Ph: 66-2-636-2521; Fax: 66-2-636-2524.
  80. Ibrahim, Aly M. USDA-ARS, 1636 E. Alisal St. Salinas, CA 93905. Fax: (408) 753-2866. Cucumber, Melon, Watermelon.
  81. Ignart, Frederic. Centre de Recherche TEZIER, Route de Beaumont, Domaine de Maninet, Route de Beaumont, 26000 Valence, France. Ph: (33) 75575757; Fax: (33) 75552681. Squash and melon breeding.
  82. Ikegami, Talayuki. Sakata Seed Corp., 1743-2 Yoshioka, Kakegawa, Shizuoka, 436-0537-26-1115,Japan. Ph: 81-0537-26-1111; Fax: 81-0537-26-1110. Cell biology.
  83. Ito, Kimio. Vegetable Breeding Laboratory, Hokkaido Natl. Agric. Expt. Sta. Hitsujigaoka. Sapporo, Japan 062-8555. Ph: 011(851)9141; Fax: 011(859)2174; Email: kito@cryo.affrc.go.jp.
  84. Jhan, Molly Kyle. Cornell Univ., Dept. Plant Brdng, 312 Bradfield Hall, Ithica, NY 14853-1902. Ph: (607) 255-8147; Fax: (607) 255-6683; Email: mmk9@cornell.edu. Melon and squash breeding and genetics.
  85. Jain, Jaagrati B-149, M.P. Enclave, Pitampura, Delhi - 110034, India. Melon genetics and tissue culture.
  86. Jiang, Jiping. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695. Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 668-0219. Developing disease screens for fungal diseases of cucurbits.
  87. Johnston, Rob Jr. Johnny's Selected Seeds. Foss Hill Road, Albion, ME 04910-9731. Ph: (207) 437-9294; Fax: (207) 437-2603; Email: rob@johnnyseeds.com Squash and pumpkins.
  88. Kampmann, Hans Henrick. Breeding Station Danefield, Odensevej 82, 5290, Marslev, Denmark. Ph: 65 95 17 00; Fax: 65 95 12 93.
  89. Kanda, Minoru. Kanda Seed Co., Ltd., 262 Shinga, Kashihara, Nara, 634-0006, Japan. Ph: 0744-22-2603; Fax: 0744-22-9073; Email: minojazz@mue.biglobe.ne.jp.
  90. Karchi, Zvi.74 Hashkedem St. Kiryat-Tivon 36501, Israel.Ph: 04-9830107; Fax: 972-4-9836936. cucurbit breeding, cucurbit physiology.
  91. Kato, Kenji. Fac, Agriculture, Okayama Univ., 1-1-1- Tsushima Naka, Okayama, 700 Japan. Ph: 81-86-251-8323; Fax: 81-86-254-0714; E-mail: kenkato@ccws2.cc.okayama-u.ac.jp Use of molecular markers for QTL mapping and cultivar identification in melon.
  92. Katzir, Nurit. Newe Ya-ar Research Center, ARO, P.O. Box 1021, Ramat Yishay, 30095, Israel. Ph: 972-4-9539554; Fax: 972-4-9836936; Email: nuritkat@netvision.net.il
  93. Keita, Sugiyama. Kurume Branch, Natl Res Inst. Veg/OrnPlnts/Tea,Kurume, Fukuoka 839-8503, Japan. Ph: +81-942-43-8271; Fax: 81-942-43-7014; Email: keita@nivot-krm.affre.go.jp. Watermelon.
  94. Kerje, Torbjorn. IPGRI, c/o ICRAF, PO Box 30677, Nairobi,Kenya. Ph: 254-2-521514; Fax: 254-2-521209; Email: t.kerje@cgiar.org. Genetic diversity of Cucurbita and Cucumis in Southern Africa.
  95. King, Joseph J. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695.Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 666-5759; Email: joe.king@svseeds.com. Genetics and breeding of melon, cucumber and squash.
  96. King, Stephen R. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 37437 State Hwy. 16, Woodland, CA 95695. Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 668-0219; E-mail: srking2570@aol.com. Melon breeding.
  97. Kirkbride, Joseph H, Jr. USDA-ARS. System. Bot. & Mycol. Lab. Rm 304 Bldg.011A, BARC-Wast, Beltsville, MD 20705. Ph: (301) 504-9447; Fax: (301) 504-5810; Email: :jkirkbride@asrr.arsusda.gov. Systematic taxonomy of the Cucurbitaceae.
  98. Klapwijk, Ad. De Ruiter Zonen CV, Postbus 1050, 2660 BB Bergschenhoek, The Netherlands. Ph: 010-5292253; Fax: 010-5292410.
  99. Knerr, Larry D. Shamrock Seed Company, Harris Place, Salinas, CA 93901-4586. Ph: (831) 771-1500; Fax: (831) 771-1517; E-mail: ldknerr@aol.com. Varietal development of honeydew.
  100. Konno, Yoshihiro. Asahi Ind., Biol. Engin. Lab., 222 Wataruse, Kamikawa-machi,Kodama-gun, Saitama 367-0394, Japan. Ph: 81-274-52-6339; Fax: 81-274-52-4534; Email: y.konno@asahi-kg.co.jp. Watermelon breeding.
  101. Kouters, Jolanda. East-West Seed, Farm Lert Phan, 7 Moo 9, Tambon Maefaek Mai, Amphur Sansai, Chiangmai, 50290 Thailand. Ph: (66) 53-848610; Fax: (66) 53-848611; Email: research.tyh@eastwestseed.com. Watermelon breeding.
  102. Kraakman, Peter. DeRuiter Zohen, Torre Caribe 7D, Aguadulce, (Almeria) Spain. Email: Peter.Kraakman@deruiterseeds.com.
  103. Kristkova, Eva. Res Inst Crop Prod, Praha Ruzyne, Workplace Olomouc, Slechtitelu 11, 738 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic. Ph: +420-68-5228355; Fax: +420-68-5228355; Email: olgeba@ova.,pvtnet.vz. Gene bank curating of cucurbitaceous vegetables; powdery mildew resistance in Cucurbita.
  104. Kuginuki, Yashuhisa. National Institute Veg/Orn/Tea, Crop Research Station, Ano, Mie 514-2392, Japan. Ph: 0592-68-1331; Fax: 0592-68-1339. Breeding for resistance to disease.
  105. Kuhlmann, Hubert. Fink GmbH, Benzstrasse 25, D-71083 Herrenberg, Germany. Ph: (07032) 922-122; Fax: (07032) 922-202.
  106. Kuti, Joseph O. Dept. Agron & Res Sci, Hort Crops Lab, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Kingsville, TX 78363. Ph: (361) 593-3978; Fax: (361) 593-3788; Email: f-kuti@tamuk.edu. Breeding and genetics; host-parasite interrelationships; postharvest physiology.
  107. Kwack, Soo-Nyeon. Dept Hort Breeding, Mokpo Natl Univ., Dorimri, Chonggyemyun, Muangun, Chonnam 534-729, Korea.
  108. Kwon, Cheol-Sang. Pusan Breeding Inst, Choong Ang Seed, 648-2 Kangdong-dong Kangseo-gu, Pusan, Korea 618-300. Ph: +82-51-972-8014; Fax: +82-51-972-3206; Email:kl 3483@chollian.net. Cucumber, watermelon, melon and squash breeding.
  109. Kwon, Young-Seok. Natl. Alpine Agric. Expt. Sta., 1 Hoengkeri, Doam, Pyongchang, Kangwondo, Rep. Korea 232-950/ Ph: 82-374-330-7811; Fax: 82-374-330-7715; Email: yskwon@naaes.go.kr. Watermelon germplasm, evaluation and breeding for disease resistance.
  110. Lebeda, Ales. Palacky University, Faculty of Science, Department of Botany, Slechtitelu 11, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic. Ph: +420/68/5223325; Fax: +420/68/5241027; Email:lebeda@risc.upol.cz.
  111. Lecouvior, Michel. Clause Semences, 1, Avenue L. Clause, 91221 Bretigny-sur-Orge, CEDEX France. Fax: (33) 04.90.92.21.55; Email: Michel.le-couviour@Rhone-poulenc.com. .
  112. Lehmann, Louis Carl. Dept. Plant Breeding Research, Swedish Univ. Agricultural Sci., S-268 31 Svaloev, Sweden.. Ph: ++46-418-667200; Fax: ++46-418-67081; E-mail: louis.lehmann@vf.slu.se. Cucurbita - testing of squash and pumpkin for use in Southern Sweden.
  113. Lelly, Tamas. Inst. Agrobiotech, Dept Plant Biotech, Konrad Lorenz Str 20, Tulln, Lower Austria, Austria 3430. Ph: +43 2272 66280 204; Fax: +43 2272 66280 77; Email: lelly@ifa-tull.ac.at. Cucurbita spp.
  114. Levi, Amnon. U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, 2875 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414. Ph: (843) 556-0840; Fax: (834) 763-7013; Email: alevi@awod.com.
  115. Lin, Depei. Sichuan Acdemic Agric. Science, Institute of Horticulture, Chengdu 61006, People's Rep. China. Ph: (028) 4791732; Fax: (028) 4442025. Watermelon, melon and Cucurbita breeding.
  116. Liu, Wenge. Zhengzhou Fruit Research Inst, chinese Academy of Agric Sci, Zhengzhou, Henan, P.R. China 450009. Ph: (0371) 6815703; Fax: (0371) 6815771; Email: wlirong@public2.zz.ha.cn. Watermelon breeding,male sterility, tetraploids, triploids.
  117. Lopez, Anido, Fernando. Catedra de Genetica, Fac. de Cs. Agrarias, UNR, CC 14, 2123 Zavalla, Argentina. Ph: 54--970080; Fax: 54-1-970085; Email: felopez@fcagr.unr.edu.ar. Breeding of Cucurbita pepo L. (caserta type).
  118. Love, Stephen Loyd. Aberdeen R&E Center, P.O. Box AA, Aberdeen ID, 83210. Ph: (208) 397-4181; Fax: (208) 397-4311; E-mail: slove@uidaho.edu. Small scale private watermelon breeding with emphasis on adaptation to cold climates.
  119. Lower, Richard. L. Coll. Agriculture, Univ. Wisconsin, 1450 Linden Drive, Room 240, Madison, WI 53706. Ph:: (608) 262-2349; Fax: (608) 265-6434; E-mail: richard.lower@ccmail.adp.wisc.edu. Effects of plant type genes on yield, sex-expression, growth parameters, pest resistance & adaptability.
  120. Loy, J, Brent. Plant Biology Dept, Nesmith Hall, Univ. New Hampshire, Durham NH 03824. Ph: (603) 862-3216; Fax: (603) 862-4757; Email: jbloy@cisunix.unh.edu. Squash, melon, pumpkin. Genetics, breeding, plasticulture, mulch, rowcovers.
  121. Maggs, Gillian. National Herbarium (WIND), NBRI, Private Bag 13184, Windhoek, Namiia. Ph: +264 61 3029111; Fax: +264 61 3022177; Email: gillianm@lianam.lia.net.
  122. Maluf, Wilson Roberto. Dept. de Agricultra/UFLA, Caixa Postal 37, 37200-000, Lavras-MG, Brazil. Ph: (035) 8291301; Fax: (035) 829-1301; E-mail: wrmaluf@ufla.br. Cucumbers, melons, squashes.
  123. Markiewicz-Ladd, Krystina. Polonica International, P.O. Box 2305, Gilroy, CA 95021. Ph: (408) 842-1022; Fax: (408) 675-1022; Email: polonica@aol.com. Melons - breeding, new germplasm, postharvest physiology, biotechnology, cultural practices, new diseases.
  124. Martyn, Ray D. Dept. Botany & Plant Pathology, 1155 Lilly Hall, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN 47907-1155. Ph: (765) 494-4615; Fax; (765) 494-0363; E-mail: martyn@btny.purdue.edu. Soilborne diseases of watermelon and melon, particularly the Fusarium wilts and vine declines.
  125. Matsuura, Seiji. Kiyohara Breeding Sta. Tohoku Seed Co., 1625, Nishihara, Himuro, Utsunomiya, Japan. Ph: 0286-34-5428; Fax: 0286-35-6544.
  126. Maynard, Donald N. University of Florida, 5007 60th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203. Ph: (941) 751-7636; Fax: (941) 751-7639; Email: bra@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu.. Tropical moschata improvement; watermelon variety evaluation and production practices.
  127. Mazereeuw, J.P. SETO A.S. Cebecoy Caddesi, Akasya Aopt. 45/1, 07100, Antalya, Turkey.
  128. McClurg. Charles A. University of Maryland, Dept. Natural Resource Sci., College Park, MD 20742-4452.Ph: (301) 405-4342; Fax: (301) 314-9308; E-mail: cm19@umail.umd.edu. Production and culture of cucurbit crops.
  129. McCreight, J. D. USDA-ARS, 1636 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93915.Ph: (831) 755-2864; Fax: (831) 755-2814; E-mail: jmcreig@pwa.ars.usda.gov. Melon breeding and genetics.
  130. McGrath, Desmond John. Dept. Primary Ind., Hortic. Res. Sta., P.O. Box 538, Bowen. Queensland,4805. Australia. Ph: + 61-7-4785 2255; Fax: + 61-7-4785 2427; Email: mcgratdj@prose.dpi.qld.gov.au. Disease resistance in Cucumis melo, particularly gummy stem blight.
  131. Meadows, Mike. Novartis Seeds, Inc. 10290 Greensway Road, Naples, FL 33961. Ph: (941) 775-4090; Fax: (941) 774-6852; Email: Mike.Meadows@GWA.Sandoz.com. Vegetable diseases.
  132. Melendez, Roberto Compean. Heriberto Valdez 647 PTE., C.P. 81200, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, mexico. Ph: (68) 18-37-22.
  133. Merrick, Laura. C. Dept. Agron., Iowa St. Univ., G207 Agronomy Hall, Ames, IA 50011-1010. Ph: (515) 294-7636; Fax: (515) 294-3613; Email: lmerrick@agron.iastate.edu. Cucurbita evolution; cucurbit germplasm, evaluation and conservation; ethnobotany and evolution.
  134. Milerue, Sompong. Peto Thailand, P.O. Box 171, 99 Moo 2, Wiang-Y, Mae Gorn, A Muang Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand.
  135. Mochizuki, Tatsuya. Kurume Br, Natl Res Inst Veg/Orn/Tea, 1823 Mii-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka 830, Japan. Ph: 00942-43-8271; Fax: 0942-43-7014.
  136. Mohamed, El Tahir Ibrahim. PGR unit/Horticulture, Agr Res Corp, P.O. Box 126, Wad Medani, Sudan.
  137. Mohamed, Yousisf Fadlalla. Dept. Plant Pathol, Fac. Agric Sci, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, P.O. Box 20, Sudan.
  138. Moraghan, Brian Joseph. Asgrow Vegetable Seeds, P.O. Box 667, 13270 Rockpile Rd., Arvin, CA 93203. Ph: (805) 854-2360; Fax: (805) 854-4379; Email: brian.moraghan@svseeds.com. Melon and watermelon breeding and disease resistance.
  139. Morelock, Ted Dept. Horticulture & Forestry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701. Ph: (501) 575-2603; Fax: (501) 575-8619; E-mail: morelock@comp.uark.edu. Cucumber breeding.
  140. Munger, H.M. Cornell University, 252 Emerson Hall, Ithica NY 14853. Ph: (607) 255-7820; Fax: (607) 255-6683; Email: hmm11@cornell.edu.. Cucurbit breeding and disease resistance.
  141. Nadel, Michael. 10851 Woodbine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Ph: (310) 838-7675; Fax: (310) 202-7466; Email: dansonseed@mediaone.net. Breeding summer squash, cucumbers, melons and watermelons.
  142. Nannes, Jeroen. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, P.O. Box 93, 2675 ZH Honselersdijk, The Netherlands. Email: jnannes@scseeds.nl. Breeding slicing cucumber.
  143. Navazio, John. Chriseed, P.O. Box 98, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-0098. Ph: (360) 336-9727; Fax: (360) 424-9520. Breeding for increased pigments in cucurbits, carrots and beets.
  144. Nea, Larry. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695. Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 668-0219. Cucumbers, melons, squash, watermelon.
  145. Ng, Timothy J. Dept. Natural Resource Sci., University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-4452 .Ph: (301) 405-4345; Fax: (301) 314-9308;. Email: tn5@umail.umd.edu. Melon breeding and genetics; postharvest physiology; seed germination.
  146. Niemirowicz-Szczytt, Katarzyna. Warsaw Ag Univ, Dept Gen & Plt Brdng, ul Nowoursynowska 166, 02-766 Warsaw, Poland. Ph: (48-22) 843 09 82; Fax: (48-22) 843 90 61; Email: niemirowicz@alpha.sggw.waw.pl. Cucumber, melon, winter and summer squash, watermelon - genetics, breeding, tissue culture, biotechnology.
  147. Norton, Joseph D. Dept. Horticulture, 101 Funchess Hall, Auburn Univ. Auburn, AL. 36849. Ph: (205) 844-3031; Fax: (205) 844-3131. Breeding and genetics of melon and watermelon.
  148. Nuez, Fernando. Cat. de Genetica, ETS Ingen. Agron., Univ. Politenica, Camino de Vera, 14, 4620 Valencia, Spain. Ph: 34 (6) 387-74-21; Fax: 34 (6) 387-74-29; Email: fnuez@btc.upv.es. Genetics and plant breeding.
  149. Oliveira de Paiva, Waldelice. EMBRAPA/CNPAT - Caixa Postal 3761, Rua Dra. Sara Kmesquita 2270, 60511-110-Fortaleza-Ceara, Brazil. Ph: (085) 299.18.01; Fax: (085) 299.18.03;Email: Walde@cnpat.embrapa.br. Research with cucurbit species, especially Cucumis, and particularly Cucumis melo.
  150. Om, Young-Hyuan. National Horticultural Res Inst, 475 Imok-dong, Suwon 440-310, Republic of Korea. Ph: 82-0331-290-6171; Fax: 82-0331-295-9548; Email: omyh@nhri.go.kr. Breeding of cucurbit vegetables.
  151. Omara, Sadig Khdir. Dept. Horticulture, Fac. Agric. Sci., University of Gezira, Wad-Medani, P.O. Box 20, Sudan.
  152. Ouyang, Wei. United Genetics Seeds Co., 18 W. Hacienda Lane, Woodland, CA 95695. Ph: (707) 693-6815; Fax: (707) 693-6814; Email: weiouyang1@yahoo.com. Squash breeding.
  153. Owens, Ken. United Genetics Seeds Co., 8000 fairview Road, Hollister, CA 95023. Ph: (831) 636-4882; Fax: (831) 636-4883; Email: kobreeding@hotmail.com. Cucumber breeding.
  154. Palomares, Gloria. Dept Biotechnologia, Univ Politecnia, Camino de Vera, s/n., E-46022 Valencia, Spain. Ph: 34(6)387- 7420; Fax: 34(6)387- 7429;. Email: gpaloma@btc.upv.es. Genetic improvement in horticultural plants.
  155. Paris, Harry. Dept. Vegetable Crops, A.R.O., Newe Ya'ar Research Ctr, PO Box 1021, Ramat Yishay 30-095, Israel . Ph: 972-4-894516; Fax: 972-4-836936; Email: hsparis@netvision.net.il. Breeding and genetics of squash and pumpkin.
  156. Pathak, Chandra. c/o Nath Sluis Ltd., Nath House, Nath Road, Aurangabad, 431005, India.
  157. Piero Abril, Jose Luis. Apartado de Correos no. 2,04720 Aguadulce, Almeria, Spain. Fax: 34-50 34 34 01.
  158. Perl-Treves, Rafel. Dept. Life Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel 52900. Ph: 972-3-5318249; Fax: 972-3-5351824; Email: perl@bhrosh.cc.biu.ac.il..
  159. Peter, K.V. Natl. Ressearch Ctr for Spices, ICAR, Post Bag No. 1701, Marikunnu P.O. Calicut - 673 012, Kerala, India. Ph: 011-91-4925-258457.
  160. Peterson, Paul S. Plant Pest Diagnostic Center, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 9583201448. Ph: (916) 262-1139; Fax: (916) 262-1190; Email: ppeterso@cdfa.ca.gov. Laboratory germinationand seed quality assessment.
  161. Picard, Florence. Vilmorin, Route du Mano9ir, 49-250 La Menitre, France. Email: vcilmorin01@brettcomp.com.
  162. Pitrat, Michel. INRA, Domaine St. Maurice, BP 94, 84113 Montfavet cedex, France. Ph: (33) 90 31 63 30; Fax: (33) 90 31 63 98; Email: Michel.Pitrat@avignon.inra.fr Melon, disease resistance, mutants, genetic map.
  163. Pootstchi, Iraj 97 St. Marks Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1LP, England. Ph: (0149) 574959; Fax: (10491) 574500. Breeding cantaloupes, melons and watermelons.
  164. Poulos, Jean M. Asgrow Italia, Veg. Seeds Srl, Pontinia Research Station, C.P. 110-04014 Pontinia, Italy. Ph: 39(0)773 848549; Fax: 39(0)773 848548; Email: jpo8los@svseeds.nl.
  165. Price, E. Glen. Sugar Creek Seed., Inc. P.O Box 508, Hinaton, OK 73047. Ph: (405) 542-3920; Fax: (405) 542-3921; Email: SGRCRKSD@hintonet.net. Seedless watermelon, polyploidy, genetics, breeding, cytogenetics.
  166. Provvidenti, Rosario. Cornell Univ., Dept. Plant Pathology, NY State Agric. Experiment Sta., Geneva, NY, 14456-0462. Ph: (315) 787-2316, Fax: (315) 787-2389; Email: rp13@cornell.edu. Breeding & genetics of resistance to viral diseases of cucumber, squash, melon, watermelon & other cucurbits.
  167. Quisumbing, Alberto R. (Bert). Delaware Valley Coll., Hort. Dept., 700 E. Butler Ave., doylestown,PA 18901-2404. Ph:333; Fax: (215) 489-2404; Email: quisumbb@devalcol.edu. IPM in cucumbers, melons and watermelons; host plant resistance to insects; marketing.
  168. Ramirez,, Pilar. CIBM, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Roca. Ph: 506-253-5661 x 3496; Fax: 506-224-6749; Email: pramirez@cariari.ucr.ac.cr. Viruses in cucurbits, production of resistant transgenic plants.
  169. Ray, Dennis. Department of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. Ph: (520) 621-7612; Fax: (520) 621-7186; E-mail: dtray@u.arizona.edu. Genetics and cytogenetics of Cucumis melo and Citrullus spp.
  170. Reiten, Joel. Territorial Seed Co., P.O. Box 157, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Ph: (541 942-9547; Fax: (541) 942-9881; Email: tsc@ordata.com. Bacterial wilt resistance, as well as virus resistance obtained through traditional breeding methods.
  171. Reuling, Gerhard T.M. Nunhens Zaden B.V., P.O. Box 4005, 6080 AA Haelen, The Netherlands. Ph: 0475-599222; Fax: 0475-599223; Email: bre@nunheims.nl. Cucumber breeding.
  172. Rhodes, Bill B. Clemson Univ./Horticulture, Poole Agricultural Center, Clemson, SC 29634-0375. Ph: (864) 656-0410; Fax: (803) 656-4960; Email: BRhodes@clemson.edu. Watermelon genetics, breeding, micropropagation, disease resistance, male sterility, triploids.
  173. Robinson, R. W. Dept. Hort. Sci., New York State AES, Hedrick Hall, Geneva, NY 14456-0462 . Ph: (315) 787-2237; Fax: (315) 787-2397; Email: rwr1@cornell.edu. Breeding and genetics of cucurbits.
  174. Robledo, Claude. Seminis-Recherch France, Mas de Rouzel-Chemin des Canaux, 30900 Nimes, France. Ph: 33 (0)4.66.38.79.80; Fax: 33(0)4.66.38.79.81. Melon breeding.
  175. Roig, Luis A. Departamental Biotechnology, ETS. Ingen. Politec., Camino de Vera 14, 46022-Valencia, Spain. Ph: 34(6) 3877424; Fax: 34(6) 3877429.
  176. Saito, Takeo. National Research Institute, Veg., Orn. Plants & Tea, Ano, Mie 514-2392, Japan. Ph: +81-59-268-1331; Fax: +81-59-268-1339; Email: romario@nivot.affrc.go.jp. Breeding melons resistant to diseases and insects; use of DNA markers for melon breeding.
  177. Sanghani, Amul. Unicorn Agrotech, Ltd. 1-7-139/3, S.D. Road, Hyerabad, A.p., India 500 003. Ph: +91 40 7811554; Fax: +91 40 7842399; Email: uniagro@hd1.vsnl.net.in.
  178. Sarfatti, Matti. Hazera Ltd., Research Dept., Mivhor, M.P., Lakhish Daram 79354, Israel.
  179. Schroeder, Robert Harold Harris Moran Seed Co., 9241 Mace Blvd., Davis, CA 95616. Ph: (530) 756-1382; Fax: (530) 756-1016. Incorporating disease resistance into useful commercial cultivars.
  180. Schultheis, Jonathan R. Dept. Horticulture, 264 Kilgore Hall, North Carolina St. University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7609. Ph: (919) 515-3131; Fax: (919) 515-7747; Email: jonathan_schultheis@ncsu.edu. Cultural management of cucurbits; plant spacing, establishment, nutrition, pollination & cultivar evaluation.
  181. Shetty, Nischit. V. Asgrow Vegetable Seeds, 432 TyTy Omega Road, Tifton, GA 31794.
  182. Shiffris, Oved. 21 Walter Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904. Precocious pigmentation in Cucurbita.
  183. Simon, Philipp. W. USDA/ARS-Veg Crops, Dept. Hort., Univ. Wisconsin, 1575 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706. Ph: (608) 262-1269; Fax: (608) 262-4743; Email: psimon@facstaff.wisc.edu. Breeding and genetics.
  184. Sipeyre, Bruno. Mas de Rouzel, Chemin des Canaux, 30900 Nimes, France. Ph:: 66.84.21.32; Fax: 66.38.09.42.
  185. Skirvin, Robert M. Univ. Illinois, Dept. Horticulture, 258 PABL, 1201 Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 6801. Ph: (217) 333-1530; Fax: (217) 333-4777; Email:skirvin@uxl.cso.uiuc.edu. Micropropagation; somaclonal variation.
  186. Snyder, James W. 1231 Kirkwood Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360. Ph: (609) 794-3880; Fax: (609) 794-3881.
  187. Staub, Jack E. USDA, ARS, Dept. Horticulture, Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706-1590. Ph: (608) 262-0028; Fax: (608) 262-4743; Email: jestaub@facstaff.wisc.edu. Cucumber breeding & genetics, physiology, biochemical genetic markers, evolution, environmental stress.
  188. Stephenson, Andrew G. 208 Mueller Lab, Penn State University, University Park, PA, 16802. Ph: (814) 863-1553; Fax: (814) 865-9131; Email: as4@psu.edu.
  189. Stevens, M. Allen. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA, 95695.Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 668-0219. Direction of research.
  190. Stravato, Vittorio Mario. via Carlo Levin. 18, 04022 Fondi - Latina, Italy. Ph: 771-510729; Email: sumas@tiscalinet.it. Disease resistance in Cucurbitaceae species.
  191. Summers, William L. Iowa State University, Dept. Horticulture, Rm. 251, Ames, IA 50011-1100. Ph: (515)-294-1978; Fax: (515) 294-0730. Email: summers@iastate.edu. Genetic improvement of watermelon.
  192. Susic, Zoran. Inst. "Srbija" - Ctr Vegetable Crops, Karadjorjeva St. 71, 11420 Smederevska Palanka, F.R. Yugoslavia. Ph: +381-26-323-170; Fax: +381-26-323-785; Email: cfvsp@eunet.yu. Genetics and breeding of Cucurbita species; cucumber breeding.
  193. Tatlioglu, Turan. Institut of Applied Genetics, Univ. Hannover, Herrenhauser Str. 2, 3000 Hannover, Germany. Ph: (+49)511762-5675; Fax: (+49) 511762-3608; Email: turan.tatlioglu@mbox.genetik.uni-hannover.de.
  194. Taurick, Gary. Harris Moran Seed Co., P.O. Box 392, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. Ph: (608) 837-6574; Fax: (608) 837-3758. Development of commercial hybrids of pickle, slicer and Beit Alpha cucumbers,
  195. Teppner, Herwig. Inst. Botany, Karl-Franzens Univ., Holteigasse 6, A-8010 Graz, Austria. Ph: 316-380-5656; Fax: 316-380-9883; Email: herwig.teppner@kfunigraz.ac.at. Systemastics, morphology, ecology, crops & medicinal plants (teaching) and small scale breeding.
  196. Thomas, Claude E. USDA-ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, 2875 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. Ph: (803) 556-0840; Fax: (843) 763-7013; Email: cthomas@awod.com. Disease resistance in cucurbits.
  197. Thompson, Gary. Dept. Plant Sciences, 303 Forbes Bldg., Univ. Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. Ph: (520) 621-9735; Fax: (520) 621-7816; Email: garyt@u.arizona.edu.
  198. Tolla, Greg. Asgrow SVS, 432 TyTy Omega Rd., Tifton, GA 31794. Ph: (912) 386-8701; Fax: (912) 386-8805. Cucumber breeding and genetics.
  199. Tsaftaris, A.S. Dept. Genetics & Breeding of Plants, Aristotelian Univ. of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54006, Greece.
  200. Vakalounakis, Demetrios J. Plant Protection Inst. N.A.R.F., P.O. Box 1802, 711 10 Heraklio, Crete, Greece. Ph: +3081-240.986; Fax: +3081-245.858; Email: vakaloun@nefeli.imbb.forth.gr.
  201. Van Eijk, Manual. Linda Vista Farm. East West Seed Co., P.O. Box 9073, 3006 Baliuag,Philippines. Ph: 63(0)44 7641370; Fax: 63 (0)44 7641250; Email: research.ph@eastwestseed.com Breeding of bitter gourd, squash, cucumber, melon, watermelon, sponge gourd, and bottle gourd.
  202. van Kooten, Henk. C. Seminis Veg Seeds - Bruinsma, Wageningse Afweg 31, 6702 PD Wageningen, The Netherlands. Email: hvkooten@svseeds.nl. Breeding pickling cucumber.
  203. Vardi, Eyal. Hazera Quality Seeds. Mivhor Farm, M.P. Lachish Daron 79354, Israel. Ph: +972-7-6813228; Fax: +972-7-6814057; Email: vardi@hazera.com.
  204. Walters, Terrence. The Cucurbit Network, 11901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33156-4242. Ph: (305) 667-3800; Fax: (305) 661-5984; Email: walters@servax.fiu.edu. Communication via The Cucurbit Network; the whole family Cucurbitaceae.
  205. Wang, Gang. #84 Orange Street, Woodbriudge, NJ 07095. Email: w2140@hotmail.com. Watermelon and melon breeding.
  206. Wang, Ming. Department of Horticulture, Northwestern Agricultural University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P.R. China. Ph: (0910) 709-3426; Fax: (0910) 701-2559. Watermelon genetics and breeding.
  207. Warid, Warid A. 11 Cairo University Street, Apartment #4, Giza - 12211, Egypt. Breeding of cucurbits.
  208. Wasilwa, Lusike. Rutgers Blueberry/Cranberry Res Ctr, 125A Lake OswegoRd., Chatsworth, NJ 08019. Ph: (609) 726-1590; Fax: (609) 726-1593; Email: wasilwa@aesop.rutgers.edu. Disease screening, fungal genetics, evaluation of fungal diversity of Colletoirtrichum spp.
  209. Watterson, Jon. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., 37437 Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95616. Ph: (530) 669-6157; Fax: (530) 666-6791. Cucumber, melon, watermelon, squash, pumpkin, gourd germplasm and disease resistance.
  210. Wehner, Todd. C. Dept. Horticultural Science, Box 7609, North Carolina St. Univ., Raleigh, NC 27695-7609. Ph: (919) 515-5363; Fax: 919-515-2505; E-mail: todd_wehner@ncsu.edu. Pickling/slicing cucumber, watermelon, luffa gourd; selection, disease resistance, yield, genetics & chilling.
  211. Wellbaum, Greg. VPI&SU, Dept. Horticulture, Saunders Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0327. Ph: (540) 231-5801; Fax: (540) 231-3083; Email: welbaum@vt.edu. Seed physiology and stand establishment.
  212. Wessel-Beaver, Linda Department of Agronomy & Soils Dept., Univ. Puerto Rico, P.O.Box 5000, Mayaguez, PR, 00681-5000. Ph: (809) 832-4040; Fax: (809) 265-0220; E-mail: l_beaver@rumac.upr.clu.edu, Pumpkin & squash breeding; disease resistance; insect resistance.
  213. Wiebe, Wayne. Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., 37437 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695. Ph: (530) 666-0931; Fax: (530) 668-0219. Cucurbit diseases and disease resistance.
  214. Williams, Tom V. Novartis Seeds, 10290 Greenway Road, Naples, FL 34114-3199. Ph: (941) 775-4090; Fax: (941) 774-6852; email: tom.williams@seeds.novartis.com.. Watermelon breeding.
  215. Winkler, Johanna. Saatzucht Gleisdorf GesmbH, A-8200 Gleisdorf, Am Tieberhof 33, Austria. Ph: +43 (0) 3112 21050; Fax: +43 (0)3112 21050; email: winkj.szgl@ccf.co.at.
  216. Wolff, David W. Wakata Seed America, Inc., P.O. Box 1118, Lehigh Acres, FL 33970-1118. Ph: (941) 369-0032 X 13; Fax: (941) 369-7528; Email: Dwolff@sakata.com. Watermelon breeding and genetics, molecular markers.
  217. Wu, Mingzhu. Hort. Inst. Xinjiang Acad. Agric. Sci, Nanchang Road NO. 38, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People's Rep. China. Ph: 0991-4840311-2094.
  218. Wu, Wendy Y. Known-You Seed Co., Ltd., 330, Kao Tan village, Jen Wu Hsing, Kaohsiung, 814, Taiwan, R.O.C., Ph: 886-7-3719725; Fax: 886-7-3718510. Breeding and growing cucurbits (all).
  219. Yamanaka, Hisako Yamato-Noen Co., Ltd. 110, Byodobo-cho, Tenri-City Nara, Japan 632-0077. Ph: 07436-2-1182; Fax: 07436-3-3445.
  220. Yorty, Paul. Qualiveg Seed Production, 3033 E. , 3400 N. Twin Falls, ID 83301. Ph: (208) 733-0077; Fax: (208) 733-0077. Cucurbit breeding.
  221. Zhang, Jiannong. Melon Research Institute, Gansu University of Agriculture, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730070, P.R. China.
  222. Zhang, Xingping. Novartis Seeds, Inc. Vegetables, 21435 Rd 98, Woodland, Ca 95695. Ph: (530) 666-0986; Fax: (530) 666-5273; Email: Xingping.Zhang@seeds.Novartis.com. Watermelon and melon genetics & breeding.
  223. Zitter, Thomas A. Cornell Univ., Dept. Plant Pathology, 334 Plant Science Building, Ithica, NY 14853-5908. Ph: (607) 255-7857, Fax: (697) 255-4471; Fax: (607) 255-4471; E-mail: tax1@cornell.edu. Fungal and viral disease resistance.
Home About Membership Reports Gene Lists Conferences Links Search NCSU
Department of Horticultural Science Box 7609North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC 27695-7609919-515-5363
Page citation: Wehner, T.C., Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative;
Created by T.C. Wehner and T. Ng, 1 June 2005; design by C.T. Glenn;
send questions to T.C. Wehner; last revised on 21 April, 2008