JAMES HILL CRADDOCK
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department  of Biological and Environmental Sciences, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403 • Telephone: 423-755-4341
 

PERSONAL

I was born in Louisville, Kentucky on 16 February 1960.  I am married to Paola Zannini and we have one son, Emilio, who was born on 23 May 1994.  I grew up in Woods Hole Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, son of a Marine Biologist father and an Emergency Room Nurse mother.  I went to sea for the first time at age 16, working summers on commercial fishing boats.  I have been a gardener since I can remember.  I grew my first chestnut tree from a seed I planted when I was 15 and I am still a chestnut enthusiast.  I moved to Italy in 1987 where Paola and I helped run her family's restaurant business.  We moved to Tennessee in November of 1994.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITA'  DI TORINO
Dottorato di Ricerca in Colture Arboree, 1992
Thesis title:  Indagini in Corylus avellana L. e Castanea spp. su: radicazione di talee tramite l'impiego di funghi ectomicorrizici; impollinazione e germoplasma di castagno  (Investigations in Corylus avellana L. and Castanea spp. on: rooting of cuttings using ectomycorrhizal fungi, pollination and germplasm of chestnut).

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Horticulture, 1987
Thesis title:  Cryopreservation of pollen.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Biology, 1983
Areas of concentration: Printmaking (etching and lithography) and Botany.
 

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA - DEPT. BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Robert M. Davenport Assistant Professor in Biology, January 1999 to present.
Assistant Professor, August 1996 to December 1998.
Teaching duties:  My teaching responsibilities include Fundamentals of Biology (BIOL 121 and BIOL 122) and Introduction to Mycology (BIOL 351).  Research interests:  My current research is focused on the restoration of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) to the Appalachian hardwood forest ecosystem and the establishment of a commercial chestnut industry in Tennessee.  Project areas include:  breeding for blight resistance and gall wasp resistance, genome analysis using molecular markers, investigations on the physiology and ecology of hypovirulence, and germplasm collection and evaluation.  Other areas of interest include the role of mycorrhizal fungi in adventitious root formation and the rooting of cuttings.

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - NURSERY CROPS RESEARCH STATION
Postdoctoral Research Associate, December 1994 to August 1996.Project areas:  Tree breeding, cultivar evaluations and germplasm collection. As a breeder, I  was working on development of new  Cornus florida cultivars with resistance to dogwood anthracnose disease.  I used classical plant breeding techniques (emasculation, isolation and hand pollination or honeybee-mediated pollination of the flowers) as part of a large, multidisciplinary team that includes molecular biologists, plant pathologists and geneticists.  The cultivar evaluations included a state-wide chestnut variety trial to evaluate clones for nut production and quality. My responsibilities for the chestnut germplasm collection involved the  introduction, propagation (by grafting) and maintenance of Castanea clonal germplasm (in collaboration with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Dept., of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries).

 UNIVERSITA' DI TORINO, DIPARTIMENTO DI COLTURE ARBOREE
Postdoctoral Fellow, January 1993-December 1994
Teaching duties:  University extension course for chestnut growers "Valorizzazione della Castagna in Valle D'Aosta."  I was part of a five-member teaching team. I gave classroom lectures and field demonstrations on chestnut propagation and  grafting, and on the ecology of chestnut forest soils including the ectomycorrhizal symbionts of chestnut.  Research projects:  Castanea germplasm and chestnut mycorrhizae.  The Castanea germplasm project involved collection and propagation of endangered chestnut cultivars, establishment of cultivar evaluation orchards and international exchange of chestnut germplasm.  The ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with chestnut were studied in the field and in the laboratory.  I accomplished in vitro isolation and mycelial cultures of several species.  Nursery inoculation techniques using spores, mycelial cultures and mycorrhiza fragments were investigated.

LICEO LINGUISTICO JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU
Lettore di Madrelingua in Inglese, September 1991-June 1992
Teaching duties:  Conversational English, at the high school level.  I taught six classes at all five grade levels (I had two senior classes).

UNIVERSITA' DI TORINO, ISTITUTO DI FRUTTICOLTURA INDUSTRIALE
Graduate Research Assistant,  October 1989-October 1992
Teaching duties:  University extension lectures and seminars.
Research projects: Rooting of chestnut and hazelnut cuttings facilitated by  ectomycorrhizal inoculation of the rooting medium, international fruit and nut tree germplasm exchange, collection and propagation of endangered fruit and nut tree cultivars, breeding and selection of interspecific Prunus hybrids.  The mycology work was done at the CENTRO DI STUDIO SULLA MICOLOGIA  DEL TERRENO, C.N.R.,  which is located at the REALE ORTO BOTANICO DI TORINO.

USDA-ARS NATIONAL CLONAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORY, CORVALLIS, OREGON
Research Assistant September 1984-September 1987
In addition to my Masters thesis research on pollen storage, my responsibilities included propagation of new repository accessions by grafting and rooting of cuttings, pruning and fruit harvest in the collection orchards, virus indexing (ELISA) and virus elimination (thermotherapy and shoot-tip micrografting) in the pear collection.  I developed a simple protocol for the collection, handling and long-term storage of pollen for Corylus, Fragaria, Rubus, Pyrus, and Vaccinium which has been implemented as part of the Repository's mission to conserve genetic resources of asexually propagated fruit crops.
 

American Society for Horticultural Science
American Chestnut Foundation (V.P. Science and Chairman, Science Cabinet of Board of Directors)
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
International Society for Horticultural Science
Middle Tennessee Nursery Association
North American Fruit Explorers
Northern Nut Growers Association
Società Orticola Italiana
Tennessee Nurserymen's Association
U.S. Dept. Agriculture Regional Project NE-140 (Secretary)

AWARDS

EXTERNAL GRANTS
The Chestnut Project at Dollywood (2000-2002, continuing support,  $15,000/year)  $35,000

Bridgestone-Firestone Heritage Forest Grant (2001)  $2500

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
US Department of Agriculture NE-140 Annual Meeting on Biological Improvement of Chestnut and Management of the Chestnut Blight Fungus (1997).  $338

Second International Symposium on Chestnut, Bordeaux, France (1998).  $1800

INSTRTUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE GRANTS
Building a Photographic Archive for Teaching Mycology (1997) $972.

TEACHING AWARDS
UTC Student Government Association 2000 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
 
 

REFEREED JOURNALS
Craddock, J.H., Reed, S.M., Schlarbaum, S.E.  and Sauve, R.J.  (2000)  Storage of Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.) Pollen.  HortScience 35(1):108-109.

Bassi, G. and Craddock, J.H.  (1999)  Performance and description of the introduced chestnut cultivar ‘Colossal’ in Cuneo province, northwest Italy.  In: Salesses, G. (ed.) Proc. 2nd International Chestnut Symposium, Bordeaux, France.  Acta Horticulturae 494: 317-318.

Craddock, J.H. and Bassi, G.  (1999)  Effect of clonally propagated interspecific hybrid chestnut rootstocks on short-term graft incompatibility with four cultivars of Italian "Marrone". In: Salesses, G. (ed.) Proc. 2nd International Chestnut Symposium, Bordeaux, France.  Acta Horticulturae 494: 207-212

Craddock, J.H. and Bassi, G.  (1999)  Introduction into Italy of eight  Castanea mollissima cultivars from China. In: Salesses, G. (ed.) Proc. 2nd International Chestnut Symposium, Bordeaux, France.  Acta Horticulturae 494: 319-321.

Craddock, J.H.  (1998)  Chestnut Resources in North America.  Annual Report of the Northern Nut Growers Association 89: 19-30.

Bounous, G., Paglietta, R., Bellini, E. and Craddock, J.H.  (1995)  Il miglioramento genetico del castagno: situazione, obiettivi e metodi. Frutticoltura 57(11): 63-73.

Meotto, F., Pellegrino, S. and Craddock, J.H.  (1994) Funghi ectomicorrizici del castagno con particolare riferimento ai funghi eduli.  Italus Hortus 1(2):58-64.

Craddock, J.H. (1992)  Mycorrhizal association between Corylus heterophylla and Tuber melanosporum.  In: III International Congress on Hazelnut, Alba, Italy. Acta Hortic. 351: 291-298.

Craddock, J.H., Ferrini, F., Mattii, G.B., Nicese, F.P. and Pellegrino, S. (1991)  Ricerche per l'individuazione di impollinatori del "Marrone di Chiusa Pesio."  Frutticoltura 53(12): 61-63.

BOOK CHAPTERS
Craddock, J.H. (2002)   Il Castagno negli Stati Uniti.  In: Bounous, G. (ed.) Il castagno in Italia e nel Mondo:  Coltura del passato per il futuro.  Edagricole-Calderini, Bologna.

EDITORIALS
Craddock, J.H., (2001)  The American Chestnut Foundation Symposium on Species Restoration.  Journal of the Amer. Chestnut Foundation 14(2): 7-9.

ABSTRACTS
Craddock, J.H. (2002)  Chestnut breeding and hypovirulence:  Integrated solutions to the restoration of the American chestnut (abstract). Phytopathology 92 (6):S94.

Craddock, J.H. and DeGuzman, J. (2000)  The fleshy fungi of the Lula Lake Land Trust (abstract).  ASB Bulletin 47 (2):  186-187.

Wiese, E. and Craddock, J.H.  (2000)  Survey of surviving American chestnut (Castanea dentata) along the Appalachian Trail (abstract).  ASB Bulletin 47 (2):  126.

Craddock, J.H. (1999)  The return of the American chestnut (abstract).  Pages 9-10 in: Proc. Annual Meeting of the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council, Oak Ridge, TN.  March 1999.

Craddock, J.H., Sauve, R.J.,  Ling, J.T., Schlarbaum, S.E., Skinner, J., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T. and Witte, W.T.  (1996)  Pollination methods for Cornus Breeding (abstract).  HortScience 31(4): 627.

Craddock, J.H. and Lagerstedt, H.B. (1987)  Cryopreservation of pollen at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository  (abstract).  HortScience 23(1):  28-29.

TRADE JOURNALS
Trigiano, R.N., Schlarbaum, S.E., Sauve, R., Windham, M.T., Witte, W., Skinner, J.A. and Craddock, J.H. (1996)  New "personnel" are assisting researchers in breeding dogwood. Tennessee Nurserymen's Association Newsletter 7(33):10.

Craddock, J.H., Sauve, R. and Schlarbaum, S.E. (1995) Chestnut variety testing in Tennessee.  Tennessee Nurserymen's Association Newsletter 7(29): 20, 22.

EXTENSION BULLETINS
Bounous, G., Bullano, F., Craddock, J,H., Giacalone, G. and Peano, C. (1994)  Valorizzazione della castanicoltura in Valle d’Aosta.  1 parte.  Assesorato Agricoltura Forestazione e Risorse Naturali, Servizio Assistenza Tecnica Economica Sociale e dello Sviluppo Agricolo della Valle d’Aosta e Dipartimento Colture Arboree dell’Universita degli Studi di Torino.  80 pp.

Craddock, J.H., Sauve, R.J. and Schlarbaum, S.  (1995)  Breeding Cornus florida for resistance to dogwood anthracnose disease.  Tenn. State U. Farm and Home Bulletin 37:43-45.

Craddock, J.H., Sauve, R. and Schlarbaum, S.E. (1995) Chestnut variety trials in Tennessee.  Tennessee State University Farm and Home Bulletin 37: 5-6.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Craddock, J.H. and Bassi, G. (2001) Portinnesti clonali per il castagno:  risultati di 4 anni di sperimentazione nell’areale Cuneese.  In: Atti del Convegno Nazionale sul Castagno, Marradi. (In Press).

Bassi, G. and Craddock, J.H. (2001) Schede varietali di 5 varietà di Castanea mollissima recentemente introdotte nel Cuneese.   In: Atti del Convegno Nazionale sul Castagno, Marradi. (In Press).

Craddock, J.H and Bassi, G. (2001)  Ibridazione controllata tra cultivar di Castanea mollissima e Castanea sativa. In: Atti del Convegno Nazionale sul Castagno, Marradi. (In Press).

Craddock, J.H., Florence, L. and MacGregor, F. (2000)  Restoration of the American Chestnut (abstract and poster).  Appalachian Studies Association Conference, Knoxville, TN. 24-26 March 2000.

Craddock, J.H.  (1999)  The Chattanooga Report.  Technical Report to the US Dept. Agriculture NE-140 Regional Project on Biological Improvement of Chestnut.  Kellogg Research Station, Hickory Corners, MI  22-24 October 1999.

Craddock, J.H.  (1998)  The Chattanooga Report.  Report to the US Dept. Agriculture NE-140 Regional Project on Biological Improvement of Chestnut.  College Park, Maryland.  10-12 September 1998.

Craddock, J.H., Sauve, R.J. Schlarbaum, S.E, Ling, J.-T. and Catanzaro, C.J. (1997)  Controlled pollination of flowering dogwoods using honeybees. Proc. Southern Nurserymen’s  Association Research Conf. 42: 299-303.

Craddock, J.H.  (1997)  Castanea genetic resources in North America.  Keynote speach.  COST G-4 Multidisciplinary Chestnut Research Workshop on Tree Physiology and Genetic Resources of Chestnut.  Torre Pellice, (Torino) Italy, 18-21 June 1997.  European Commission and Università di Torino Dipartimento di Colture Arboree.

Craddock, J.H.  and Schlarbaum, S.E. (1997)  The Tennessee Report.  Report to the US Dept. Agriculture NE-140 Regional Project on Biological Improvement of Chestnut.  Matamoros, PA.  19-21 September 1997.

Craddock, J.H. (1996) The Chestnut in Italy.  Proc. Nut Growers Soc. OR, WA & B.C.  81:69-78.

Craddock, J.H., Ling, J.T., Sauve, R. and Schlarbaum, S.E. (1996)  Fruit Set in Hand Pollinated and Honeybee Pollinated Dogwood.  Proc. Southern Nurserymen’s  Association Research Conf. 41: 378-382.

Reed, S.M., Craddock, J.H., Schlarbaum, S. and Sauve, R.. (1996)  Storage of dogwood  (Cornus florida) pollen.  Proc. Southern Nurserymen’s  Association Research Conf. 41: 355-358.

Bassi, G. and Craddock, J.H. (1993)  Introduction into Italy of two North American chestnut cultivars. Pages 647-648 in: Proc. International Congress on Chestnut, Spoleto,  Italy, October 20-23, 1993.

Bounous, G., Paglietta, R., Bellini, E. and Craddock, J.H.  (1993)  An overview of chestnut breeding.  Pages 251-269 in: Proc. International Chestnut Congress, Spoleto Italy, October 20-23, 1993.

Craddock, J.H. and Bassi, G. (1993)  Chestnut nursery stock affected by Sesiidae.  Pages 603-605 in: Proc. International Chestnut Congress, Spoleto Italy, October 20-23, 1993.

Craddock, J.H. and Bassi, G. (1993)  Nursery application of whip and tongue grafting on chestnut.  Pages 195-198 in: Proc. International Chestnut Congress, Spoleto, Italy, October 20-23, 1993.

Meotto, F., Pellegrino, S., and Craddock, J.H. (1993)  Ectomycorrhizal fungi of chestnut with particular reference to choice edible mushrooms.  Pages 403-408 in:  Proc. International Conference on Chestnut.  Spoleto, October 20-23, 1993.

Bounous, G., Craddock, J.H., Peano, C. and Salarin, P. (1992)  Phenology of blooming and fruiting in Euro-Japanese hybrid chestnut.  Pages 117-128 in: Proc. International Chestnut Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia,  July  10-14, 1992.

Craddock, J.H., Bounous, G.,  and Peano, C. (1992)  Rooting of chestnut hybrids by stem cuttings.  Pages 61-71 in: Proc. World  Chestnut Industry Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, July 8-10, 1992.

Craddock, J.H., Ferrini, F., Mattii, G., Nicese, F.P. and Pellegrino, S. (1992)  Pollen-parent variety influences burr set, number of nuts per burr, nut weight and shape, and productivity index of 'Marrone di Chiusa Pesio.'   Pages 62-66 in:  Proc. International Chestnut Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, July 10-14, 1992.

Craddock. J.H. and Pellegrino, S. (1992)  European and Euro-Japanese hybrid chestnut cultivar evaluations for the  province of Cuneo, Northwest Italy.  Pages 56-61 in: Proc. International Chestnut Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, July 10-14, 1992.

Craddock, J.H. and Pellegrino, S.  (1992)  Recent introduction of European chestnut varieties into the USA.  Pages 197-201 in:  Proc. International Chestnut Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, July  10-14, 1992.

Craddock, J.H., Ferrini, F., Mattii, G.B., Nicese, F.P. and Pellegrino, S. (1990)  Ricerche per l’individuazione do impollinatori del "marrone di Chiusa Pesio." Pages.  127-132 in: Atti del Convegno Castagno 2000: Esperienze, Problemi, Prospettive.  Pinfei (Cuneo), Italy, 9 November 1990.

Craddock, J.H. and Pellegrino, S.  (1990)  Introduzione di germoplasma di castagno.  Pages 192-196 in: Atti del Convegno Castagno 2000: Esperienze, Problemi, Prospettive.  Pianfei (Cuneo), Italy, 9 November 1990.  .

Craddock, J.H.,  Romisondo, P.,  Pellegrino, S. and Bassi, G.  (1990)  Chestnut germplasm introduction into USA.  Abstract 4004 in:  Abstracts of Contributed Papers. 2. Posters. XXIII International Horticultural Congress,  Firenze (Italy), August 27 - September 1, 1990.

Malusà, E., Craddock, J.H., Zannini, P. and Romisondo, P. (1990)  Embryo rescue of the interspecific hybrid Prunus serotina subsp. Capuli x Prunus  cerasus.  (Abstract A7-15).  Page 195 in:  Abstracts VIIth International Congress  on Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, Amsterdam, June 24-29, 1990.

Zannini, P., Craddock, J.H., Malusà, E. and Radicati, L. (1990) In vitro culture of immature seeds of 'Vittona Precoce' x 'Durone Nero I'  sweet cherry.  Abstract 3158 in: 2. Poster.  XXIII International Horticultural Congress, Firenze (Italy), August 27 -  September 1,  1990.

NEWSLETTERS
Craddock, J.H.  (2002)  The Tennessee Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation: A plan for the restoration of the American chestnut to the southern Appalachian and Cumberland Plateau  regions.  The Leaflet:  University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Journal 22(2): 4-5.

Craddock, J.H. (2001)  From the Science Chair:  Student internships with TACF foster learning and contribute to the advancement of science.  The Bark, The newsletter of  The American Chestnut Foundation,  Summer 2001: 3.

Craddock, J.H., (2000) American chestnut restoration at Lula Lake.  Lula Lake News; 2000-2001 Fall/Winter: 2.

Craddock, J.H. (2000)  Science Notes:  From the Chair of the Science Cabinet.  The Bark, The newsletter of  The American Chestnut Foundation,  Fall 2000: 2.

Craddock, J.H. (2000)  Science Notes:  TACF Symposium on Species Restoration.  The Bark, The newsletter of  The American Chestnut Foundation,  Summer 2000: 6.

Craddock, J.H. (2000)  Science Notes:  We are in good company.  The Bark, The newsletter of  The American Chestnut Foundation,  Spring 2000: 5.

Craddock, J.H. (1999)  From the Science Cabinet Chair:  The TACF  External Review of Scientific Programs.  The Bark, The newsletter of  The American Chestnut Foundation,  Fall 1999: 2-3.

Craddock, J.H. (1999)  Our orchard progeny.  The Chestnut Enthusiast 2(1): 1.

Craddock, J.H. (1998)  New plantings mark progress of project.  The Chestnut Enthusiast 1(2): 2.

Craddock, J.H., (1997) The Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project  at Lula Lake.  Lula Lake News; Fall 1997: 2-3.

ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
 The Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project Homepage: http://www.utc.edu/~jcraddoc/

 J. Hill Craddock’s Chestnut Links: http://www.utc.edu/~jcraddoc/chestnutlinks.html

INVITED LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
 Backcross breeding for chestnut blight resistance.  93nd Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association. Emory and Henry College, Emory, VA.  5-8 August 2002

 Integrated approaches to the restoration of the American chestnut.  Special Session Presentation, Biology of Plant Pathogens, Chestnut Blight:  A Ten-Year Study of Disease Management using Hypoviruses.  Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society, Milwaukee, WI. 27-31 July 2002.

 The American Chestnut.  The Tennessee Wildflower Society Lecture Series.  Walden, TN.  5 Feruary 2002.

 Chestnut Trees.  Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Second Grade.  Chattanooga, TN.  22 January 2002

 The Chestnut. The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Lecture Series, Oak Ridge, TN.   27 November 2001

 The Chattanooga Chestnut Project.  McCallie School Environmental Seminar.  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 25 September 2001.

 Winter Pruning.  Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden.  Chattanooga, TN.  22 September 2001.

 Backcross Breeding for Blight Resistance and Biological Control of Chestnut Blight.  Summer Seminar Series. Highlands Biological Staton, Highlands, NC.  11 August 2001.

 Italian Chestnuts.  92nd Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.  5-8 August 2001

 Grafting.  Sequatchie Vally Institute. Whitwell, TN.  24 March 2001

 Overview of the chestnut in Europe and America.  Organizational meeting of the Tennessee Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation.  Knoxville, TN. 6 March 2001

 Mushroom Identification. Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden.  Chattanooga, TN.  30 November 2000.

 The Chestnutters EcoHour Activity.  Jim Watson’s Environmental Science Class.  Soddy Daisy High School, Soddy-Daisy, TN.  28 November 2000.

 Beyond Chestnut Blight - Chestnut Diseases and Pests in the South.  Annual Meeting of The American Chestnut Foundation.  Abingdon, VA.  21 October 2000.

 The American Chestnut Foundation: A Plan for the Restoration of the American Chestnut. Ancient Forest Conference: Managing to Create the Ancient Forest.  Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia.  18-20 May 2000.

 Restoring the American Chestnut, Lecture and Tree Planting Workshop at Greenway Farm.  In Collaboration with Christine Bock, Tennessee Aquarium, and the Tennessee Wildlife Center.   Hixon, TN,  13 November 1999.

 Beyond Chestnut Blight - Other Chestnut Diseases and Pests. Annual Meeting of The American Chestnut Foundation.  Dellroy, Ohio.  16 October 1999.

 The Return of the American Chestnut.  Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Annual Symposium.  Oak Ridge, TN.  19 March, 1999.

 The Chestnut.  Gerd Hall Memorial Lecture,  UTC Council of Scholars Annual Dinner.  9 December 1998.

 The Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project.  Jenny Wren Garden Club, Harrison, TN. 28 September 1998

 The Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project.  Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN.  4 March 1997.

 The Chattanooga Chestnut Tree Project.  Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN.  9 October 1997.

 Chestnut Biology for Beginners.  Annual Meeting of the American Chestnut Foundation, Asheville, NC.  1 November 1997.

 The Chestnut in Europe.  Annual Meeting of the American Chestnut Foundation, Asheville, NC.  1 November 1997.