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Produce Safety and Microbiology Research:
The Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit conducts fundamental and applied research to improve the safety of the nation's food supply. Molecular, biochemical, and analytical research approaches are used in understanding interactions between pathogenic bacteria and fresh produce and in
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Healthy Processed Foods Research:
The mission of the Healthy Processed Foods Research Unit is to enhance the healthfulness and marketability of foods, with emphasis on specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, by developing new sustainable technologies to add value to these crops and their co-products.
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Crop Improvement and Genetics Research:
The Crop Improvement and Genetics Research Unit conducts research to enhance the productivity and value of crops that provide our nation with food or biofuels. The Unit relates new knowledge gained from genetics, genomics, molecular and computational biology, proteomics, and biotechnology to the
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Bioproducts Research:
The mission is to expand the utilization of grain products and crop residues by developing biobased products and biofuels through Improved enzymatic conversion tools, grain separation processes, and processing technologies. Research falls within the context of biorefining, whereby Crops are
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Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research:
The Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit conducts research to enhance food safety and biosecurity by developing new methods for analysis of toxins and bacteria in foods, and new strategies to reduce or eliminate mycotoxin contamination of agricultural commodities (especially tree
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Invasive Species and Pollinator Health:
The mission of the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit is to develop and transfer integrated, biologically based approaches for the management of pests and the improvement of pollination services.
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Plant Gene Expression Center:
To improve plant germplasm through increased knowledge of gene function during plant growth and development and in response to the environment.
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Crops Pathology and Genetics Research:
The mission of the CPGRU is to develop information on and solves issues involving the 1)etiology and biology of diseases affecting deciduous fruit/nut trees, grapevine, and strawberry, and development of improved disease management approaches that do not rely on methyl bromide or other pesticides;
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Nat'l Clonal Germplasm Rep - Tree Fruit & Nut Crops & Grapes:
The mission of the National Germplasm Repository at Davis, California is to collect, preserve, evaluate, and distribute the genetic resources of the crops assigned to us as part of the US National Genetic Resources Program. These resources are preserved by us to ensure that these species will be
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Obesity and Metabolism Research:
To conduct nutrition interventions, that contribute to dietary and physical activity recommendations that will prevent obesity and related metabolic disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, to conduct vitamin and mineral interventions to improve human health and function, and to
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Immunity and Disease Prevention Research:
The mission of the Immunity and Disease Prevention Research Unit is to determine how diet and individual dietary factors affect immune function to maintain health. Research focuses on how diet can optimize protective innate and adaptive immune responses and minimize potentially damaging
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Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Research:
The mission of the SAWS unit is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of irrigated agriculture in California under changing environmental conditions, with a special focus on vine and tree orchard crops in the Central Valley. This is accomplished by: (i) improving irrigation efficiency;
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Water Management Research:
The mission of the Water Management Research Unit is to develop water management practices and methods that use water efficiently, improve agricultural productivity and sustainability, and protect water quality in irrigated agriculture.
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Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research:
The mission of the Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research Unit is to conduct basic and applied research on grapevine, almonds, stone fruit, and citrus to 1) reduce losses caused by plant pathogens and insect pests, and 2) improve fruit quality, horticultural characteristics and resistance to
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Commodity Protection and Quality Research:
The mission of the Commodity Protection and Quality Research Unit is to develop alternative chemical and non-chemical treatments to replace methyl bromide use on horticultural stored products to meet quarantine and phytosanitary needs and to preserve or extend domestic and export markets; ensure
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National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus:
The mission of the National Germplasm Repository for Citrus and Dates is to collect, maintain, evaluate, preserve, and distribute germplasm of citrus, dates, and related Aurantioideae genera and Phoenix species. The achievement of this goal involves: 1) acquisition of the widest possible genetic
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Crop Improvement and Protection Research:
The mission of the Crop Improvement and Protection Research Unit is to improve germplasm of lettuce, spinach and melon, determine basic biology of viral, fungal and bacterial diseases affecting these crops, develop alternatives to methyl bromide as a soil fumigant for control of soilborne pests in
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