Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit : PGRCU Personnel

Bob Jarret Research Horticulturist 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 Phone: (770) 228-7303 E-mail: Bob.Jarret@ars.usda.gov

Responsibilities I conduct research in the general areas of conservation and characterization of vegetable crop biodiversity. I curate the U.S. germplasm collections (all or parts) of Concolvulaceae, Malvaceae, Cucurbitaceae and Solanaceae. These include collections of curcurbits, Ipomoea sp., luffa, okra, eggplant, gourds, chile peppers, and watermelon, and the clonal collection of sweetpotato maintained in tissue culture.

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Research Horticulturist