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Improved blueberry varieties are developed using modern genomic approaches together with traditional breeding.
Disease resistance in tomato and potato
Our research identifies genes and genome sequences involved in virulence and severity of tomato and potato diseases to develop increased resistance in these crops.
'Flavorfest'...
... is a new strawberry variety developed within our project to improve strawberry, raspberry and blackberry through genomics and genetics.
Fall cranberry harvest
Our research identifies and characterizes cranberry and blueberry diseases, studies gene expression associated with infection, and identifies sources of disease resistance.
Pepper and tomato breeding
Fruit quality and disease resistance are the goals of this project to produce new varieties and breeding lines.
'Nocturne'
A new blueberry cultivar that is vigorous and winter hardy with ripe fruit that is black in color and sweet to taste.
Genetic improvement for eastern US potato production
This research develops potato germplasm and varieties with improved disease resistance, processing and storage quality, and increased nutritional value.
The Genetic Improvement for Fruits & Vegetables Laboratory is located in Beltsville, MD and is part of the Northeast Area.
The Research Leader is John Stommel.
Email: John.Stommel@usda.gov
Phone: 301-504-5583
Fax: 301-504-5062
10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE
BLDG. 010A, RM. 245, BARC-WEST
Beltsville, MD 20705
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