Collaborations

The Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture & Health has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, AZ

A Symbiota Portal for the ARS Collection of Entomopathogenic Fungal Cultures (ARSEF)

BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE FOR PLANT RESEARCH,, ITHACA, NY

Functional Characterization of Tomato Nutrient Genes

Development of Molecular Tools to Control Citrus Greening Disease

Functional Characterization of Tomato Ripening Regulators

Computational Genomic Assessment of Gene Editing Fidelity

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CLEMSON, SC

Expanding the Limits of Cut Flower Postharvest Longevity

COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY, COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY

Computational and Genomic Resources to Support Plant Genome Function

Development of Pan-genomic & Computational Resources for Agriculture

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS, CO

Development of Lab-based Assays to Screen for Potato Soft Rot and Blackleg Disease Resistance

Updating Potato Seed Certification Practices to Effectively Manage Emerging Virus Disease Issues

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, ITHACA, NY

SP: Molecular Strategies to Block Psyllid Transmission of the Huanglongbing (HLB) Pathogen

Understanding the Genetic Basis of Fruit Development and Quality

Control of Phytophthora, Powdery Mildew, and Downy Mildew in Greenhouse Production

Genetic Approaches to Improve Wheat Aluminum Resistance in a Carbon-Use-Efficient Means

Cornell University & USDA/ARS-New York Facilities: (Holley Center-Ithaca, NY; Grape Genetics & Plant Genetic Research Units-Geneva, NY)

Breeding Insight 3

Predictive Modeling of Mature Oat Seed Composition Using Metabolomics and Transcriptomics

Characterization of Fruit Ripening at the Tissue and Cellular Level

Impact of Microbial Population Levels on Water Uptake in Cut Flowers

Collaborative Animal Research Between Cornell University and USDA-ARS

Nutritional Quality and Micronutrient Bioavailability of Foods

Genomic and Molecular Characterization of Bacterial Strategies Used in Plant Pathogen Interactions

Phytopathogenic Bacteria Biology, Diagnostics, Epidemiology, and Control

Mechanisms of Compatible and Incompatible Interactions Between Potato and Potato Cyst Nematodes

Identification and Characterization of Genes that Controls Nutritional Quality Traits in Fruits and Vegetables

Translation of Plant Pathology and Agricultural Nutritional Impact Research Outcomes to Stakeholders

Breeding for Intercropping

Immunity to Potato Cyst Nematodes

Genomics of Fungi Associated with Invasive Invertebrates

Genetic Approaches of Improving Crop Nutritional Quality Traits

Breeding Insight Phase 2: Expansion to Support More Diverse Plant and Animal Use Cases

Interfering with Insect Vector Transmission of Plant Pathogens Using RNA-based Technology

Leveraging a Structure-Function Approach to Block Polerovirus Transmission by Aphids

Improving Maize and Sorghum Efficiency Using Grass Diversity and Computational Modeling

Development and Release of Golden Nematode Resistant Potatoes

Genetic Approaches of Improving Crop Nutritional Quality Traits

Function, Structure and Regulation of Membrane Transport Proteins Mediating Plant Mineral Nutrition and Abiotic Stress Responses

Elucidation of Genetic Elements Governing Quality Traits in Cauliflower

Creating a Circular Economy that Reimagines Agriculture Using Plant Diversity and Computational Modeling

FLORIDA RES. CTR. FOR AGRIC. SUSTAINABILITY I, VERO BEACH

Evaluation of Symbiont Technology in Florida Citrus Groves

FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH, WASHINGTON, DC

CERCA - Circular Economy that Reimagines Corn Agriculture (CERCA: On-Farm Nitrogen Recycling)

HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT O, WASHINGTON, DC

Characterization of Virus Populations Associated with Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus-Infected Plants in Cotton

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLO, AMES, IA

CERCA - On-Farm Nitrogen Recycling

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, INC., BOZEMAN

Development of Lab-based Assays to Screen for Potato Soft Rot and Blackleg Disease Resistance

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON DC, DC

New Approaches to Control Development of Novel Management Tools for Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus and its Insect Vectors Using Molecular Virology

Therapeutic Molecule Evaluation and Field Delivery Pipeline for Solutions to HLB

Deciphering the Genetic and Molecular Mechanism Underlying Green Curd Color in Cauliflower

Leveraging a Structure-Function Approach to Block Polerovirus Transmission by Aphids

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, U, KANSAS CITY

SP: Molecular Strategies to Block Psyllid Transmission of the Huanglongbing (HLB) Pathogen

Microbial Interactions in the Soybean Cyst Nematode Suppressive Soil Microbiome

Promoting Tomato Fruit Folate Stabilization and Storage to Enhance Plant Nutrient Bioavailability

NEW YORK CORN AND SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION, SILVER SPRINGS

Identification of Microbes for Biological Control of SCN in NY State

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, FARGO, ND

Expanding the Utility of Direct Dormant Tuber Testing

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR

Coordination and Support for Stewardship of Sorghum Pathway and Phenotype Data in SorghumBase

Whole Genome Sequencing of a Solanum Brevicaule Clone

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID

Developing Novel Tools to Combat Devastating Potato Pathogens - Univ of ID

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Microbial Interactions in the Soybean Cyst Nematode Suppressive Soil Microbiome

CERCA - On-Farm Nitrogen Recycling

SILVEC BIOLOGICS, INC, GAITHERSBURG

SP: Molecular Strategies to Block Psyllid Transmission of the Huanglongbing (HLB) Pathogen

U.S.A ISRAEL BINATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

Elucidating the Grape Malate Tonoplast Transporter: A Targeted Approach for Controlling Fruit & Wine Acidity & Improving Grapevine Tolerance

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL

Grove Evaluation of Symbiont Technology

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON, WILMINGTON

A Holistic Time-Series Analysis of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & STATE AGRICULTURAL CO, BURLINGTON, VT

Relating Traits of Weeds to Invasiveness

Increasing Small-Farm Viability, Sustainable Production and Human Nutrition in the Local Food Systems of the New England States

US GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, BOSTON, MA

Memorandum of Agreement by and Between US Dept of Agriculture and the General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Energy Division

USDA, APHIS, PPQ, S&T, RALEIGH, NC

Immunity to Potato Cyst Nematodes