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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)
Genetic Improvement of Blueberry and Cranberry Through Breeding and Development/Utilization of Genomic Resources
(In-House Appropriated)
Genetic Improvement of Pepper and Tomato Quality and Disease Resistance through Genetics and Genomics
(In-House Appropriated)
Potato Breeding for Resistance to Biotic and Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses in Eastern U.S. Production
(In-House Appropriated)
Strawberry Crop Improvement through Genomics, Genetics, and Breeding
(In-House Appropriated)
Establishment of Clean Seed Source of New ARS Potato Varieties
(Cooperative Agreement)
Genomic regions and genetic constellations associated with agronomic traits, fruit quality and disease resistance in the American cranberry
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Targeting Cranberry Fruit Chemistry to Develop Cultivars with Novel Phytochemical Profiles for Healthier, Reduced ‘Added-Sugar’ Products
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Development of SNP Markers for a Diploid Potato Population
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Genotyping of Vaccinium Association Panel
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identification of Genomic Regions Associated With High Specific Gravity in a Long-Day Adapted Interspecific Solanum Hybrid Population
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with Texture and Starch in a Diploid Potato Population
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Potato Genetic Improvement for Eastern U.S. Production
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Quality Enhancement and Disease Resistance Development in Tomato and Pepper
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
National Chip Processing Trials
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Plant Diseases (NP #303)
Development of Novel Strategies for Disease Management in Solanaceous Crops
(In-House Appropriated)
Genetic Improvement of Blueberry and Cranberry Through Breeding and Development/Utilization of Genomic Resources
(In-House Appropriated)
Potato Breeding for Resistance to Biotic and Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses in Eastern U.S. Production
(In-House Appropriated)
Strawberry Crop Improvement through Genomics, Genetics, and Breeding
(In-House Appropriated)
Establishment of Clean Seed Source of New ARS Potato Varieties
(Cooperative Agreement)
Genomic regions and genetic constellations associated with agronomic traits, fruit quality and disease resistance in the American cranberry
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Targeting Cranberry Fruit Chemistry to Develop Cultivars with Novel Phytochemical Profiles for Healthier, Reduced ‘Added-Sugar’ Products
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Development of SNP Markers for a Diploid Potato Population
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Genotyping of Vaccinium Association Panel
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identification of Genomic Regions Associated With High Specific Gravity in a Long-Day Adapted Interspecific Solanum Hybrid Population
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with Texture and Starch in a Diploid Potato Population
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Potato Genetic Improvement for Eastern U.S. Production
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
National Chip Processing Trials
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Crop Production (NP #305)
Strawberry Crop Improvement through Genomics, Genetics, and Breeding
(In-House Appropriated)