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Research Programs and Projects at this Location

ARS research is organized into National Programs. Within each National Program are research projects. Listed below are  the National Programs and research projects currently conducted at this location.

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Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (NP #301)
Genomics and Genetic Improvement of Disease Resistance and Horticultural Characteristics of Watermelon, Broccoli, and Leafy Brassicas
(In-House Appropriated)
Utilizing the desert and citron watermelon to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in watermelon cultivars
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Plant Diseases (NP #303)
Characterization of Host Resistance and Biology of Diseases and Nematodes in Vegetable Crops
(In-House Appropriated)
Harnessing Genomic Technologies Toward Improving Vegetable Health in Field and Controlled Environments
(In-House Appropriated)
Controlled Environment Agriculture Platform for Hydroponic Cultivation of Salt-Tolerant Crops with Integrated Saline Water Irrigation
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Improved Phytophthora Protection for Cucurbits by Combining Fungicides and Resistant Rootstock in the Eastern United States
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Toolbox for Field Detection of Diverse Virus Genera and Species Affecting Cucurbits
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
SAM: Sustainable Anthracnose Management for Watermelon and Cucumber Growers in the Eastern United States
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
AI-Enabled Hand-Held Multispectral Plant Health Scanner for Real-time Disease Diagnosis
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Developing Novel Solutions to Manage the Emerging Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus on Tomato
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluating Watermelon Germplasm for Resistance to Reniform Nematode
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluation and Genetic Study of Tomato, Spinach and Arugula under Controlled Environmental Conditions
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluation of Watermelon and Cucumber Genotypes for Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluation of Watermelon and Cucumber Genotypes for Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identifying High Quality Vegetable and Small Fruit Crops Suitable for Controlled Environment Agriculture Production
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identifying Vegetable Crop Germplasm for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Production and Potential Diseases that Affect Them
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Screening Seeded and Seedless Watermelon Varieties for Resistance to the Whitefly-transmitted Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus (CuLCrV)
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Crop Protection & Quarantine (NP #304)
Basic and Applied Approaches for Pest Management in Vegetable Crops
(In-House Appropriated)
Basic and Applied Approaches for Pest Management in Vegetable Crops
(In-House Appropriated)
Coordination of Research Activities to Register Minor Use Pesticides, and Research in Food and Ornamental Crops to Support the IR-4 Program
(In-House Appropriated)
Coordination of Research Activities to Register Minor Use Pesticides, and Research in Food and Ornamental Crops to Support the IR-4 Program
(In-House Appropriated)
Sustainable Management for Whiteflies and Whitefly-Transmitted Viruses in Vegetable Crops in the Southeastern U.S.
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of Marketable Root-knot Nematode Resistant Sweetpotato Varieties: Translation of Genomics & Phenomics into On-farm Management Solutions
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Developing Novel Strategies for Detection and Management of Vector-Transmitted Viruses of Sweetpotato
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Managing Whiteflies and Whitefly-transmitted Viruses in Vegetable Crops in the Southeastern U.S.
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Pheromone-based Tools for Wireworm Management
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Quality Assurance for ARS Research on Minor Use Pesticides Supporting the IR-4 Project
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Research for Managing Whiteflies and Whitefly-transmitted Viruses in Vegetable Crops in the Southeastern U.S.
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)