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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.

Clicking on a subject of investigation will list the research projects within that  subject of investigation.

Subjects of Investigation
Bacteria
Cole crops (includes cabbage, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
Cucurbits, other (includes pumpkin, squash, gourd)
Deciduous and small fruits, general/other
Herbaceous perennials and decorative greens
Insects
Ornamental trees and shrubs
Parks and urban green space
Pesticides (includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.)
Potato
Spiders, mites, ticks, and other arthropods
Trees, forests, and forest products, general
Vegetables, general/other
Viruses
Research Projects within Bacteria
item Behavioral Control for Colorado Potato Beetle
item Biocontrol of Gypsy Moth and Other Lepidopteran Pests of the Northeast Area through Development of Microbial Pathogen-Based Biological Control
item Cucurbitacins for Management of Cucumber Beetles
item Development of Novel Microbial-Based Biological Controls for Insect Pests in the Northeast Area
item Evaluation of Toxicities of Methyl Benzoate and Analogs as Green Pesticide to Control Agricultural Insect Pests
item Improvement of Pheromone Synthesis for Commercialization to Manage Cucurbit Pests
item Methyl Benzoate and Analogs to Control Mosquitoes of Medical Importance
item Quarantine, Germplasm Acquisition/Maintenance, Phytopathology Studies and Clone Evaluation of Theobroma Cacao
item Sustainable Insect Pest Management for Urban Agriculture and Landscapes