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Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement
(National Program 301) in GA
Crop Genetics and Breeding Research
- Harnessing Genetic and Genomic Resources for Peanut Germplasm Enhancement and Cultivar Development
- Developing Germplasm and Genetic Markers to Breed for Reduced Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanut
- The Next-Generation of Aflatoxin Control: The Biotechnology and Gemomics Revolution
- Developing Integrated Ecological Tactics for Managing Sugarcane Aphid Outbreak
- Using Non-GMO Double Stranded RNA (dsRNA) Strategies to Prevent Aspergillus flavus Infection and Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn and Peanut
- Development of Peanut Cultivars or Germplasm with Improved Yield and Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
- Genetic Enhancement of Insect and Disease Resistance in Maize and Sorghum
- Breeding and Deployment of Smut Resistant Peanut Cultivars
- Genomics and Genetic Improvement of Crop Resistance to Multiple Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Peanut
- Development and Evaluation of Cultivars with Improved Disease Resistances to Increase On-Farm Profitability
- Development of Peanut Cultivars with Resistance to Diseases and Improved Water Use Efficiency
- Development and Evaluation of Cultivars with Improved Disease Resistances to Increase On-Farm Profitability
- Use of Genomic Technology to Enhance Peanut Cultivar Development
- Construction of Graph-based Pangenome for Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit
- Regeneration, Characterization, and Maintenance of the U.S. Peanut Germplasm Collection
- Regeneration of Capsicum Germplasm in the USDA Genebank
- Evaluation and Characterization of Peanut Wild Species, Synthetic Hybrids, and Introgression Lines
- Selection of Superior Calyx and Seed Producing Hibiscus Sabdariffa Genotypes for New Food and Tea Production
- An Integrated Approach for Plant Genetic Resources Conservation, Characterization, Evaluation, Documentation, and Distribution
- Screening the USDA/ARS Collection of Okra Germplasm for the Presence of Destructive Seed-Borne Pathogens and Identifying Rapid Detection Systems
- Testing Cucurbita Moschata Genebank Accessions for Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (Tobamoviruses)
- Characterizing the Solanum Melongena Germplasm Collection for Harvest-Mature Fruit Shape, Size, and Color Using Detached Fruit Images
- Screening Sweetpotato Germplasm for Black Rot Resistance
- Evaluation and Genetic Architecture of Guar Gum Content in the USDA Guar Germplasm
National Peanut Research Laboratory
- Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in United States Peanuts
- Development and Evaluation of Improved Peanut Cultivars
- Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in United States Peanuts
- Detection and Mitigation of Aflatoxin Contamination: New Technologies and Decision Support from the Field to the Shelling Plant
- Understanding Physiological and Genetic Mechanisms of Two Types of Drought Tolerant Peanuts for Present and Future Adaptation
- Integration of Traditional Methods and Novel Molecular Strategies for Improving Disease Resistance and Input-use Efficiency in Peanut
Fruit and Tree Nut Research
- Validating Bacterial Spot Resistant Markers to Ensure Reliable Marker-assisted Selection of Peaches
- Development of New Stone Fruit Cultivars and Rootstocks for the Southeastern United States
- Genetic Improvement of Stone Fruit Crops/Cultivars for the Southeastern United States
- Genetic Improvement of Stone Fruit Rootstocks for the Southeastern United States
