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Listed below are the Annual Reports for currently active projects directly assigned to this National Program.

National Program 306: Product Quality and New Uses
Project Annual Reports from National Program 306
New Sustainable Processes, Preservation Technologies, and Product Concepts for Specialty Crops and Their Co-Products
Western Regional Research Center: Healthy Processed Foods Research
Albany, CA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
New Technologies and Methodologies for Increasing Quality, Marketability and Value of Food Products and Byproducts
Western Regional Research Center: Healthy Processed Foods Research
Albany, CA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Prevention of Obesity Related Metabolic Diseases by Bioactive Components of Food Processing Waste Byproducts and Mitigation of Food Allergies
Western Regional Research Center: Healthy Processed Foods Research
Albany, CA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Bioproducts and Biopolymers from Agricultural Feedstocks
Western Regional Research Center: Bioproducts Research
Albany, CA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Domestic Production of Natural Rubber and Resins
Western Regional Research Center: Bioproducts Research
Albany, CA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Zero Waste Agricultural Processing
Western Regional Research Center: Bioproducts Research
Albany, CA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
New Approaches to Enhance Fresh Fruit Quality and Control Postharvest Diseases
San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center: Commodity Protection and Quality Research
Parlier, CA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Characterization of Quality and Marketability of Western U.S. Wheat Genotypes and Phenotypes
Wheat Health, Genetics, and Quality Research
Pullman, WA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Enhancement of Apple, Pear, and Sweet Cherry Quality
Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research
Wenatchee, WA
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Grain Composition Traits Related to End-Use Quality and Value of Sorghum
Center for Grain and Animal Health Research: Grain Quality and Structure Research
Manhattan, KS
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Measurement and Improvement of Hard Winter Wheat End-Use Quality Traits
Center for Grain and Animal Health Research: Grain Quality and Structure Research
Manhattan, KS
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Advancing Technologies for Grain Trait Measurement and Storage Preservation
Center for Grain and Animal Health Research: Stored Product Insect and Engineering Research
Manhattan, KS
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Improving the Production and Processing of Western and Long-Staple Cotton and Companion Crops to Enhance Quality, Value, and Sustainability
Cotton Ginning Research
Mesilla Park, NM
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Identification and Characterization of Quality Parameters for Enhancement of Marketability of Hard Spring Wheat, Durum, and Oat
Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center: Cereal Crops Research
Fargo, ND
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Developing Accurate and Efficient Laboratory Methods for Testing End-use Qualities of Pulse Crops, Identify Factors Associated with End-use Quality, and Develop Processes to Add Value to Pulses
Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center: Sugarbeet and Potato Research
Fargo, ND
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Improving Potato Postharvest Quality by Identifying and Manipulating Molecular Processes Regulating Tuber Dormancy and Wound-Healing
Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center: Sugarbeet and Potato Research
Fargo, ND
Annual Reports available: 2022 2023
Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Upland Cotton, Cottonseed, and Agricultural Byproducts through Improvements in Pre-Ginning, Ginning, and Post-Ginning Processes
Cropping Systems Research Laboratory: Cotton Production and Processing Research
Lubbock, TX
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Agricultural-Feedstock Derived Biobased Particles
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Plant Polymer Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Circular Bio-economy via Value-Added Biobased Products
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Plant Polymer Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
New and Improved Co-Products from Specialty Crops
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Plant Polymer Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Development of Enhanced Bio-Based Products from Low Value Agricultural Co-Products and Wastes
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Improved Processes and Technologies for Comprehensive Utilization of Specialty Grains in Functional Food Production for Digestive Health and Food Waste Reduction
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Improved Utilization of Whole Pulses, Pulse Fractions, and Pulse Byproducts for Health-Promoting Food Ingredients and Biobased Products
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Increasing Food Shelf-Life, Reducing Food Waste, and Lowering Saturated Fats with Natural Antioxidants and Oleogels
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
New Bioproducts for Advanced Biorefineries
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bioenergy Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Technologies to Improve Conversion of Biomass-Derived Sugars to Bioproducts
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bioenergy Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Development of New Value-Added Processes and Products from Advancing Oilseed Crops
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bio-oils Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
New High-Value Biobased Materials with Applications Across Industry
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bio-oils Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Versatile Biobased Products with Multiple Functions
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bio-oils Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Antimicrobials for Biorefining and Agricultural Applications
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Renewable Product Technology Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Technologies for Producing Marketable Bioproducts
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Renewable Product Technology Research
Peoria, IL
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Automated Technologies for Harvesting and Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables
Sugarbeet and Bean Research
East Lansing, MI
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Enhancement of Eastern U.S. Wheat Quality, Genetics and Marketability
Corn, Soybean and Wheat Quality Research
Wooster, OH
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Integrated Analysis for Identifying Barley Lines with Superior Malting Quality
Cereal Crops Research
Madison, WI
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Advancing Value-Adding Technologies for Juice Processing Co-Products
U.s. Horticultural Research Laboratory: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research
Fort Pierce, FL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Determination of Flavor and Healthful Benefits of Florida-Grown Fruits and Vegetables and Development of Postharvest Treatments to Optimize Shelf Life an Quality for Their Fresh and Processed Products
U.s. Horticultural Research Laboratory: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research
Fort Pierce, FL
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Assessment of Quality Attributes of Poultry Products, Grain, Seed, Nuts, and Feed
U.s. National Poultry Research Center: Quality & Safety Assessment Research
Athens, GA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Postharvest Management Systems for Processing and Handling Peanuts
Peanut Research
Dawson, GA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Development of Novel Cottonseed Products and Processes
Southern Regional Research Center: Commodity Utilization Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Improved Conversion of Sugar Crops into Food, Biofuels, Biochemicals, and Bioproducts
Southern Regional Research Center: Commodity Utilization Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Biochemical Approach to Protein Processing, Texturization and Nutritionally Beneficial Plant-based Foods
Southern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2023
Improving Evaluation of Catfish Quality and Reducing Fish Waste
Southern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Nutritional Benefits of Health-Promoting Rice and Value-Added Foods
Southern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Reducing the Development and Severity of Allergy to Peanuts and Tree Nuts
Southern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Innovative Approaches for Value Added Cotton-Containing Nonwovens
Southern Regional Research Center: Cotton Fiber Bioscience and Utilization Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Enhanced Cotton for Value-Added Applications
Southern Regional Research Center: Cotton Quality and Innovation Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Enhancing the Quality and Sustainability of Cotton Fiber and Textiles
Southern Regional Research Center: Cotton Quality and Innovation Research
New Orleans, LA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Biobased Pesticide Discovery and Product Optimization and Enhancement from Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
Natural Products Utilization Research
University, MS
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Development and Evaluation of Novel Technologies to Improve Fiber Quality and Increase Profitability in Cotton Processing
Cotton Ginning Research
Stoneville, MS
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Improved Vegetable Processing Methods to Reduce Environmental Impact, Enhance Product Quality and Reduce Food Waste
Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research
Raleigh, NC
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Improvement and Maintenance of Peanuts, Peanut Products and Related Peanut Product Flavor, Shelf Life, Functional Characteristics
Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research
Raleigh, NC
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Integrated Approaches to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Quality with Improved Phenolics Contents
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: Food Quality Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
Reducing Postharvest Loss and Improving Fresh Produce Marketability and Nutritive Values through Technological Innovations and Process Optimization
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: Food Quality Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Annual Reports available: 2020 2021 2022 2023
In vitro Human Gut System: Interactions Between Diet, Food Processing, and Microbiota
Eastern Regional Research Center: Dairy and Functional Foods Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
New Bioactive Dairy Products for Health-Promoting Functional Foods
Eastern Regional Research Center: Dairy and Functional Foods Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Reclaiming Value from Coproducts of Dairy Food Manufacture
Eastern Regional Research Center: Dairy and Functional Foods Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2022 2023
Chemical Conversion of Biomass into High Value Products
Eastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Commercial Products from Lipids and Fibers
Eastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Integrated Biological/Chemical Biorefining for Production of Chemicals and Fuels
Eastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023
Thermo-Catalytic Biorefining
Eastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research
Wyndmoor, PA
Annual Reports available: 2021 2022 2023