ARS research leader Philipp Simon has spent 45 years researching genetics and breeding approaches to improve carrots. He has also led expeditions focusing on gathering carrot, onion, and garlic seed and bulbs in Central Asia, southern Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa. Read our latest Under the Microscope interview to learn more.
This month's Down on the Farm is part of our series on biofuels. The backbone of biofuel production is having the biological material to refine. For bioenergy to become a reality in the United States, it must be economically and environmentally sustainable without affecting the food supply chain. An ARS research team is seeking to maximize the supply of non-food biofuel feedstocks. Learn more.
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