Dr. Joe Scheerens

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Dr. Joe Scheerens

Professor

85% Research 0% Extension 15% Teaching

scheerens.1@osu.edu

(330) 263-3826

Office:

110 Williams Hall

Professional Information

Degrees & Credentials:

Ph.D. 1985 University of Arizona

M.S. 1975 University of Wisconsin

B.S. 1972 University of Arizona

Research Area(s):

Fruit Phytonutrients for Health and Well-being. A. Dewey Bond Pomology Endowment Research Program (PI)

Developing the genomic infrastructure for breeding improved black raspberries.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Specialty Crop Research Initiative (Co-PI).

Development of grafting technology to improve sustainability and competitiveness of the U.S. fruiting vegetable industry National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Specialty Crop Research Initiative (CoPI).

Commercialization of burdock (Arctium spp.) for medicinal uses. Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Seeds Research Grant (CoPI).

Interests & Expertise:

Health-Beneficial Qualities of Horticultural Crops

Biography:

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Our program is focused on improving the culinary quality and/or health beneficial properties of edible or medicinal horticultural crops or their processed products.

POSITIONS HELD

2012-pres. Professor, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, OH
1993-2012. Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, OH
1987-1993 Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, OH
1985-1987 Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
1982-1985 Graduate Research Associate, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
1981-1982 Agronomist, Primary Energy Australia, 1 Queens Ave., Mc Mahon's Point, Sydney, New South Wales, 4030, AUSTRALIA. (separate from but in conjunction with University of Arizona assignment).
1975-1981 Research Technician I/II, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
1972-1975 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

RESIDENT INSTRUCTION

My current teaching responsibilities include the following:

HCS 5460 – Fruit Crop Physiology and Production
HCS 4600 – Issues in Horticulture and Crop Science (Capstone Course)
HCS 7761 – Crop Secondary Products for Survival Health and Well-being
HCS 7806 – Study and Application of Methods in Plant Science
HCS 7890 – Seminar

RESEARCH

Our current research responsibilities include the following:

To direct and conduct research delineating the genetic, physiological and cultural determinants of fruit and vegetable quality and the quality of their processed products.
To direct and conduct research supporting interdisciplinary efforts to delineate the interactive role of fruit and vegetable health-beneficial components in impeding the onset and development of aero-digestive cancers and other degenerative diseases.
To direct and conduct research on pre- and postharvest factors affecting the health-beneficial components of fruit and vegetable crops.
To direct and conduct research exploring health-beneficial and/or medicinal properties of new and/or underutilized crops.
To direct and conduct research examining aspects of vegetable and small fruit culture.

EXTENSION

I participate in state, national and international growers congresses by presenting requested information based on our research or on current best practices of the industry.

INTERDISCIPLINARY INVOLVEMENT

We cooperate on funded projects with OSU colleagues from the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Departments of Agricultural Communication and Leadership, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology and Human Nutrition. Our research efforts also involve extensive collaboration with faculty in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Akron and in the Department of Biology and Microbiology at South Dakota State University.

Works

Journal Articles

Riedl,Ken,M; Choksi,Krunal; Wyzgoski,Faith,J; Scheerens,Joseph,C; Schwartz,Steven,J; Reese,R,Neil, "Variation in lycopene and lycopenoates, antioxidant capacity, and fruit quality of buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea [Pursh]Nutt.)." Journal of food science 78 11 (2013) C1673-9-C1673-9

Ryu, S.H.; Werth, L.; Nelson, S.; Scheerens, J>C.; Pratt R.C., "Variation of kernel anthocyanin and carotenoid pigment content in USA/Mexico borderland land races of maize" Economic Botany 67 2 (2013) 98-109-98-109

Bumgarner, N.R., J.C. Scheerens and M.D. Kleinhenz, "Nutritional yield: a proposed index for fresh food improvement illustrated with leafy vegetable data" Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 67 (2012) 215-222-215-222

Bumgarner, N., J.C. Scheerens, R.W. Mullen, M.A. Bennett, P.P. Ling and M.D. Kleinhenz, "Root-zone temperature and nitrogen affect the amount and composition of fall- and spring-grown leaf lettuce" J. Sci. Food Agric. 92 (2012) 116-124-116-124

Prajitna, A., I.E. Dami, T.E. Steiner, D.C. Ferree, J.C. Scheerens and S.J. Schwartz., "Influence of cluster thinning on phenolic composition, resveratrol and antioxidant capacity in Chambourcin wine." Amer. J. Enol. Vitic. 58 (2007) 346-350-346-350

Radovich, T.J.K., M.D. Kleinhenz, J.G. Streeter, A.R. Miller and J.C. Scheerens, "Planting date affects total glucosinolate concentrations in six commercial cultivars of cabbage (Brassica oleraceae L., Capitata Group)" HortScience 40 (2005) 106-110-106-110

Rosenblum, M.L., L. Jaffe and J.C. Scheerens, "Cropping systems at households in the highlands of Lesotho" Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor 9 1 (2001) 3-7-3-7

Funt, R.C., T.E. Wall and J.C. Scheerens, "Yield, berry quality and economics of mechanical berry harvest in Ohio, 1995" Fruit Crops 1998: A Summary of Research. OARDC Res. Circ. 299 (1999) 62-81-62-81

Erincik, O., L.V. Madden, J.C. Scheerens and M.A. Ellis, "Evaluation of foliar application of calcium chloride for control of Botrytis fruit on strawberry and effects on strawberry fruit quality" Adv. Strawberry Res 17 (1998) 7-17-7-17

Galletta, G.J., J.L. Maas, J.M. Enns, J.C. Scheerens, R. Rouse and R.F. Heflebower, Jr, "'Latestar' strawberry" HortScience 32 (1997) 1238-1242-1238-1242

Bell, R.L., T. van der Zwet, R.C. Blake, C.K. Chandler and J.C. Scheerens., "'Potomac' pear" HortScience 31 (1996) 884-886-884-886

Galletta, G.J., J.L. Maas, J.M. Enns, J.C. Scheerens, R. Rouse and R.F. Heflebower Jr, "'Primetime' strawberry" HortScience 32 (1996) 1038-1042-1038-1042

Galletta, G.J. J.L. Maas, J.M. Enns, A.D. Draper, J.A. Fiola, J.C. Scheerens and D.D. Archbold., "'Northeaster' strawberry" Adv. Strawberry Res 14 (1995) 73-78-73-78

Galletta G.J., J.L. Maas, J.M Enns, A.D. Draper, J.A. Fiola, J.C. Scheerens, D.D. Archbold and J.R. Ballington., "'Delmarvel' strawberry" HortScience 30 (1995) 1099-1103-1099-1103

Brenneman, G.L. and J.C. Scheerens, "Performance of new and/or uncommon strawberry cultivars grown under Ohio conditions" Fruit Crops 1994: A Summary of Research. OARDC Res. Circ. 298 (1994) 99-108-99-108

Scheerens, J.C. and G.L. Brenneman, "Effects of cultural systems on the horticultural performance and fruit quality of strawberries" Fruit Crops 1994: A Summary of Research, OARDC Res. Circ. 298 (1994) 81-98-81-98

Scheerens, J.C. and G.L. Brenneman, "Survey of Ohio strawberry growers: present practice and future directions" Fruit Crops 1990: A Summary of Research. OARDC Res. Circ. 297 (1990) 39-49-39-49

Nelson, J.M., T.L. McGriff and J.C. Scheerens, "Effects of irrigation on root and starch production of the potential domesticate, coyote gourd" J. AZ/NV Acad. Sci 23 (1989) 39-43-39-43

Scheerens, J.C., T.L. McGriff, A.E. Ralowicz, M.H. Wilkins and J.M. Nelson., "Variation in seed yield components of buffalo gourd grown as an annual" Euphytica 40 (1989) 55-62-55-62

Scheerens, J.C., H.M. Scheerens, A.E. Ralowicz, T.L. McGriff, J.M. Kopplin and A.C. Gathman., "Induction of staminate flowers on gynoecious buffalo gourd following application of aminoethoxyvinylglycine" HortScience 23 (1988) 138-140-138-140

Scheerens, J.C. and J.W. Berry, "Buffalo gourd: composition and functionality of potential food ingredients." Cereal Foods World 31 (1986) 183-191-183-191

Dreher, M.L., A.M. Tinsley, J.C. Scheerens and J.W. Berry, "Buffalo gourd root starch: part II. Rheologic behavior, freeze-thaw stability and suitability for use in food products" Starch/Starke 35 (1983) 157-162-157-162

Scheerens, J.C., A.M. Tinsley, I.R. Abbas, C.W. Weber and J.W. Berry, "The nutritional significance of tepary bean consumption" Desert Plants 5 (1983) 11 to 14-50 to 56-11 to 14-50 to 56

Chapters

"Temperate fruit and nut crops" In Hartmann's plant science. Edited by M..J. McMahon. 2006.

"Effect of fumigation and composted yard waste on strawberry soil and fruit elemental content" In Strawberry research to 2001. Edited by S.C. Hokanson and A.R. Jamieson. 2002.

"Evaluation of foliar applications of calcium chloride for control of Botrytis fruit rot on strawberry and effects on strawberry fruit quality." In Strawberry research to 2001. Edited by S.C. Hokanson and A.R. Jamieson. 2002.

Conferences

Bassil, N. B. Gilmore, K. Hummer, C. Weber, R. Agunga, E. Rhodes, T. Mockler, J.C. Scheerens, S. Filichkin, K. Lewers, M. Peterson, C.E. Finn, J. Graham, J. Lee, F. Fernandes-Fernandez, G. Fernandez, S.J. Yun, P. Perkins-Veazie, "Genetic and developing genomic resources in black raspberry" II Int'l. Symp. on Biotechnology of Fruit Species 2014.

Scheerens, J.C., A.Z. Tulio, Jr., M. Ozgen, A.R. Miller, F.J. Wyzgoski, M.M. Giusti, P. Jing, J.A. Bomser, B.L. Bishop, S.R. Wright, R.N. Reese, P.L. Rinaldi and R. Fu, "The dietary intervention research program: plant-based research summary 2007" Proc. No. Amer. Bramble Growers Assoc. Conf 2007.

Kovach, J., M. Ozgen, L. Harper, S. Wright and J.C. Scheerens, "Do organically grown strawberries have higher levels of phytochemicals and can consumers tell the difference?" Transitioning to organic agriculture: ecology, economics and marketing proceedings 2005.

Pratt, R.C., J.C. Scheerens and S.J. Park, "Selection of backcross Phaseolus germplasm lines derived through interspecific hybridization of common bean" Proc. Ann. Bean Improvement Coop. Conf 2005.

Kleinhenz, M.D., J.C. Scheerens, S.D. Walker, A.L. Wszelaki, J.F. Delwiche and R.E. Liggett, "Sensory quality and phytochemical concentrations in organically and conventionally grown redskin potatoes" Transitioning to organic agriculture: ecology, economics and marketing proceedings 2005.

Scheerens, J.C., D.D. Miller and A. Sanchez-Vela, "Comparison of methods influencing grape juice safety and quality" Pouring on the quality: proc. 2003 grape-wine short course 2003.

Scheerens, J.C., M.D. Kleinhenz, D.C. Ferree, R.C. Funt, D.D. Miller, T.E. Steiner and A. Sanchez-Vela, "From farm to consumer - linking crop physiology and production with buyer-oriented quality: II. fruits" Proc. intl. conf. on quality in chains, an integrated view on fruit and vegetable quality 2003.

Hancock, J.F., B.L. Goulart, W.A. Erb and J.C. Scheerens, "Blueberry hybrids with complex genetic backgrounds evaluated on mineral soils: I. cold hardiness as influenced by parental species and location" Proc. 6th intl. symp. on Vaccinium culture 1997.

Scheerens, J.C. and J.F. Stetson, "Why do strawberries taste and smell so good?" Proc. IV No. Amer. Strawberry Conf. 1996.

Brenneman, G.L. G.G. Johns and J.C. Scheerens, "Summer- and fall-bearing red raspberry performance summary" Proc. 1994 Ohio asparagus, strawberry and small fruit schools 1994.

Scheerens, J.C. and G.L. Brenneman, "New or uncommon strawberry cultivars grown under Ohio cultural conditions" Proc. 1994 Ohio Asparagus, Strawberry and Small Fruit School 1994.

Fulks, B.K., J.C. Scheerens and W.P. Bemis, "Sex expression in Cucurbita foetidissima HBK" Cucurbit genetics coop. 1979.

Cossack, Z., L.B. Waymack, C.W. Weber and J.C. Scheerens, "Nutritional availability of buffalo gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima) residue for sheep" Proc. Amer. Soc. Animal Sci. (Western Section) 1979.

Presentations

"Improving the black raspberry: Some final outcomes." In North American Berry Conference. 2016.

"A phytochemical primer: What they are, why they matter and the role of agriculture." In 5th Annual Soil and Nutrition Conference. 2016.

"Modeling biological activity of plant secondary products." In Ann. Meeting Amer. Chem. Soc.. 2015.

"Identifying black raspberry secondary metabolites bioactive against colon cancer cell proliferation." In OSU Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science Seminar Series. 2012.

"Using black raspberry extracts with differing compound profiles to develop an NMR-based multivariate statistical model of constituent bioactivity against HT-29 colon cancer cell proliferation." In Nov. 2012 Meeting of the Center for Advanced Functional Foods Research and Entrepreneurship. 2012.

"Brix levels as an indicator of vegetable quality: measurement and meaning." In 33rd Ann. OH Ecological Food and Farm Assoc. Conf.. 2012.

"Brix Workshop." In OARDC/OSUE Vegetable Production Systems Laboratory Workshop. 2012.

"Cold storage of bramble fruit." In North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association Annual Meeting. 2012.

"Dietary Intervention Research and its Intersection with the Crop Secondary Products for Survival, Health and Well-being Program." In North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association Annual Meeting. 2012.

"Analysis of black raspberry polyphenols by high field NMR and HPLC-ESI-MS/MS.." In Regional NMR User's Meeting. 2011.

"Secondary plant metabolites of black raspberry: characterization and an overview of statistical approaches to assess bioactivity." In 7th Annual Conference on Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research. 2011.

"Production factors influence levels of berry bioactive constituents." In the 1st Annual MCC/OSUCCC Summer Research Workshop on Food-based Cancer Prevention. 2010.

"NMR-Based modeling of bioactive components in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.) fruits." In 6th Annual Conf. Undergrad. and Grad. Research, Univ. Akron. 2010.

"The health-promoting properties of Rubus phytonutrients: A role for plant scientists in the crop to table to clinic research continuum?." In OSU Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science Seminar Series.. 2009.

"Genetic and cultural parameters affecting strawberry phytonutrient content." In the 6th No. Amer. Strawberry Symp.. 2007.

"Organic strawberry production in Ohio and can consumers tell the difference?." In the 6th No. Amer. Strawberry Symp.. 2007.

"Developing a model system for identifying bioactive black raspberry compounds with potential chemopreventive effects.." In the OSU Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science Seminar Series.. 2006.

"Do vineyard cultural practices improve health benefits in wines?." In the OARDC Annual Conference,. 2006.

"Can consumers tell the difference between organically and conventionally grown strawberries?." In the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Soc. Amer.. 2005.

"Cultural practices to improve grape and wine quality.." In the International Conference on Quality in Chains, an Integrated View on Fruit and Vegetable Quality.. 2003.

"Pasteurization improves the safety and acceptability of grape juice.." In the International Conference on Quality in Chains, an Integrated View on Fruit and Vegetable Quality.. 2003.

"From farm to consumer- linking vegetable crop physiology and production with buyer-oriented quality.." In the International Conference on Quality in Chains, an Integrated View on Fruit and Vegetable Quality.. 2003.

"The effect of irrigation on strawberry tolerance to terbacil.." In the 43rd Mtg. Weed Science Society of America.. 2003.

"Using sensory techniques to improve the quality of fruits and vegetables.." In the OSU Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science Seminar Series.. 2002.

"Phytochemicals, sensory attributes and consumer preference.." In the Annual Meeting of the Amer. Soc. for Hort. Sci.. 2000.

"Blueberry hybrids with complex genetic backgrounds evaluated on mineral soils: III. Yield potential and fruit quality as influenced by parental species and location.." In the Intl. Soc. for Hort. Sci. 6th International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture.. 1996.

"Blueberry hybrids with complex genetic backgrounds evaluated on mineral soils: II. Growth rate, gas exchange and water potential as influenced by parental species.." In the Intl. Soc. for Hort Sci. International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture.. 1996.

"Flavor as a component of strawberry fruit quality." In the 4th No. Amer. Strawberry Conf.. 1995.

"Why do strawberries smell so good? An interactive poster presenting sixty assorted volatile components of strawberry flavor.." In the 4th No. Amer. Strawberry Conf.. 1995.

"The Smucker strawberry project: a final report?." In the OSU Dept. Horticulture and Crop Science Seminar Series.. 1994.

"Strawberry cultivars differing in resistance to the two-spotted spider mite: Exploring the host-pest relationship.." In the 10th Annual Host Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop. 1992.

"Sensory analysis opportunities for small fruit quality improvement.." In the NCR-22 Pre-meeting short course on post-harvest physiology and quality.. 1992.

"Fruit quality differences among 63 strawberry cultivars grown at Wooster, OH.." In the 3rd No. Amer. Strawberry Conf.. 1990.

"Interrelationship among storage condition, cooking time and nutritive value of cooked, whole and dehulled soybeans.." In the 47th Annual Meeting of the Inst. Food Technol.. 1987.

"The domestication of arid-adapted species for use as food crops.." In the monthly meeting Inst. Food Technol. (Cactus Sect.). 1987.

"Effects of cooking time and temperatures on hardness and antinutitional factors in tepary beans.." In the Workshop for the Potential of Tepary Beans in Desert Zones of Northwestern Mexico.. 1985.

"Domestication of four xerophytic cucurbits.." In the Western Soc. Crop Sci.. 1984.

"Physico-chemical properties and potential use of native and modified buffalo gourd root starch." In the 69th Ann. meeting of Amer. Assoc. Cereal Chem.. 1984.

"A comparison of three xerophytic cucurbit starches: Rheologic behavior and suitability for use in foods.." In the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Inst. Food. Technol.. 1983.

"Teparies and arid land bean: Food for underdeveloped and developing countries.." In teh 43rd Annual Meeting of the Inst. Food Technol.. 1983.

"Nutritional evaluation of buffalo gourd root starch (Cucurbita foetidissima) diets.." In the 39th Annual Meeting of the Inst. of Food Technol.. 1979.

Technical Reports

Kleinhenz, M.D., A. Sanchez-Vela, A. Gazula, J.C. Scheerens and N.J. Honeck, "Sensory quality of multiple potato genotypes following three methods of preparation" 2003.

Kleinhenz, M.D., B. Schult, T.J. Radovich, A. Sanchez-Vela and J.C. Scheerens, "Genotype and planting date effects on fresh market and processing cabbage yield, head traits and sensory quality in Ohio" 2001.

Radovich, T.J., M.D. Kleinhenz, A. Sanchez-Vela, J.C. Scheerens and B. Schult, "Sensory quality evaluation of fresh market cabbage in 2001" 2001.

Funt, R.C., M.A. Ellis, R. Williams, D. Doohan, J.C. Scheerens and C. Welty, "Brambles- production management and marketing" 1999.

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Professional Information

AREA OF EXPERTISE

POSITIONS HELD

RESIDENT INSTRUCTION

RESEARCH

EXTENSION

INTERDISCIPLINARY INVOLVEMENT

Works

Journal Articles

Chapters

Conferences

Presentations

Technical Reports