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Research Projects Subjects of Investigation at this Location

Each ARS research project has related subjects of investigation.  Listed below are the subjects of investigation currently conducted at this location.

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Subjects of Investigation

Barley
Bedding/garden plants
Berries and cane fruits, other
Blueberry
Cherry
Cool season perennial grasses (includes bluegrass, bromegrass, fescue)
Cranberry
Cross-commodity research--multiple crops
Deciduous and small fruits, general/other
Deciduous tree fruits, other
Filbert
Grapes, other
Hemp
Herbaceous perennials and decorative greens
Hops
Insects
Microorganisms, general/other
Mint
Ornamental trees and shrubs
Pasture and forage crops, general/other
Pear
Potted plants
Raspberry
Seeds and other plant propagules
Soil
Strawberry
Trees, forests, and forest products, general
Turf (includes bentgrass, bermudagrass, bluegrass, dichondra, fescue)
Wine grapes
Wood and wood products
Research Projects within Berries and cane fruits, other
item Advancement of Strawberries for Indoor Environments: Mapping Chemical Compositions, Genetics, and Growing Conditions for Premium Flavor
item Assessing the Current State and Stewarding the Future of Pacific Northwest Strawberry Production, Economics, and Breeding
item Assessing the Role of Gnomoniopsis Idaeicola and Other Fungal Cane Blight Pathogens in Blackberry Collapse
item Beat the Heat: Protecting Blueberry Pollination during Extreme Heat Events
item BLUE-DYNAMO: An Interactive Platform to Deliver Blueberry Disease and Horticultural Management Strategies for Fruit Rots
item Calcium Application and Its Effect on Yield and Fruit Quality of Blueberry, Raspberry, and Blackberry
item Calcium Application and Its Effect on Yield and Fruit Quality of Blueberry, Raspberry, and Blackberry
item Characterizing Ploidy and Pollen of Caneberry Cultivars, Advanced Selections, and Hybrids to Support Breeding
item Determining Critical Stages for Botrytis Infection in Highbush Blueberries
item Development of Advanced Package for Ensuring Post-Harvest Storability of Soft Strawberry Cultivars Grown in the Northwest (NW) Region
item Development of Genomic Resources for Introducing Molecular Tools to Applied Blackberry and Raspberry Breeding
item Establishment and Cultivar-Specific Associations of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Newly-Turned Raspberry Fields
item Evaluation of Berry Crops for Commercial Production in the Pacific Northwest
item Expanding Aronia and Elderberry Production on Subprime Land in the Pacific Northwest
item Expanding Weed Control Options for Cranberry Growers
item Far-UV (222 nm) Technology for Controlling Pre- and Post-harvest Fruit Decay and Reducing Food Safety Risks of Berries
item Foliar Application of Biostimulants and Growth Regulators on Production and Quality of Blueberries and Blackberries
item Genetic Improvement of Blackberry, Red and Black Raspberry, and Blueberry
item Genome-wide Association Studies for Fruit Quality and Post-harvest Durability in Red Raspberry
item Impact of Primocane Management and Plant Spacing on Planting Performance and Economic Returns of 'Columbia Star' Blackberry
item Integrated Weed Management for Washington State Blueberry and Grape Production
item Investigating the Role of Microbiome and Metabolome in the Prebiotic and Urinary Tract Infection Preventative Effect of Cranberry Juice
item Knowledge Based Tools for Exotic and Emerging Diseases of Small Fruit and Nursery Crops
item Long-term Weed Management in Permanent Small Fruit Crops
item National Clean Plant Network
item NCPN Berries -Corvallis
item Pre- and Postharvest Management Practices for Sustainable Production and Marketing of Blueberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries
item Protecting the Blueberry Industry by Developing and Implementing RT-qPCR Tests for Blueberry Shock and Blueberry Scorch Virus
item Quality Evaluation of Berry Selections and Varieties
item Resilient Production Strategies for Improved Small Fruit Quality
item Small Fruit Breeding for the Pacific Northwest
item Sustainable, Climate-Smart Solutions for Profitable Production of Small Fruit and Nursery Crops
item Systems Approach to Managing the Expression (Same) of Cranberry Fruit Rot
item Testing and Evaluation of Berry Crops for Commercial Production in the Pacific Northwest
item Translating Mission Critical NCSFR Research for Improved Small Fruit Crop Production and Economic Viability
item Unraveling the Complexities of Grape Smoke Exposure and Smoke Taint in Wine: from Uptake to Consumption
item Whole Genome Sequencing for Epidemiology, Population Structure, and Fungicide Resistance of Botrytis spp. in the Pacific Northwest