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Research Programs and Projects at this Location

ARS research is organized into National Programs. Within each National Program are research projects. Listed below are  the National Programs and research projects currently conducted at this location.

Clicking on a National Program (NP) will take you  to the main ARS site for more information on the program. Clicking on a research  project title will take you to more information on the project.


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Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (NP #301)
Genetic Improvement and Nutritional Qualities of Pulse Crops
(In-House Appropriated)
Sugar Beet Genetics and Pathogen Interactions
(In-House Appropriated)
Development, Validation and Application of Fungicide Resistance Monitoring Tools for Botrytis Spp. of Specialty Crops
(Cooperative Agreement)
Dry Bean Cultivar Development
(Cooperative Agreement)
Dry Bean Genomic Prediction
(Cooperative Agreement)
Cultivar Development: Accelerating Cultivar Release for Several Dry Bean Market Classes Using Genomic Selection
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
Improving Seed Durability, Processing Quality and Consumer Acceptance of Organic Dry Beans Through Breeding for Sustainable Value-Added Products
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
GxExM Innovation in Intelligence (GEMINI) for Climate Adaptation (SBB)
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
OPBEANS SREP: Protein-rich wholesome Popping Beans to Enhance Agricultural Production, Nutrition and Sustainability
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Accessible Cultivar and Processing Strategies for Improved Pulse Flour Quality
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Development of a Genomic Selection Model for Rhizoctonia Root and Crown Rot Resistance Across ARS Breeding Programs
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Dry Bean Dehulling Method Development
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Off-Flavors in Pulse Flours
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Pinto Bean Flour Quality
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Plant Vigor and Root Growth in Organic Dry Bean Production Systems
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Pulse Flour Lipid Profiling
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Product Quality and New Uses (NP #306)
Automated Technologies for Harvesting and Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables
(In-House Appropriated)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Michigan State University
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Washington State University
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Michigan State University
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Michigan State University 2
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Montana State University
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Pennsylvania State University
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting - Precise Manufacturing
(Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
Development of a Comprehensive Coordination System for Dual-Arm Robotic Apple Harvesting
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Development of a Control and Planning System for an Apple Robotic Harvester
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Development of an Improved Laser-Camera Scanning System for Dual-Arm Robotic Apple Harvesting
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)