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South Carolina Research Locations

Charleston, SC
Vegetable Research: The U. S. Vegetable Laboratory at Charleston, SC conducts research to solve region-wide and national problems in the production and protection of vegetable crops. This research is conducted in close cooperation with the 13 southeastern agricultural experiment stations. The mission of the laboratory (More)
Florence, SC
Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research: Our mission is to conduct research and transfer solutions that improve agricultural production, protect the environment, and enhance the conservation of natural resources - all within an efficient and profitable agriculture. (More)

National Programs in South Carolina

Water Availability and Watershed Management (211)
Soil and Air (212)
Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (301)
Plant Diseases (303)
Crop Protection and Quarantine (304)

- Coordination of Research Activities to Register Minor Use Pesticides, and Research in Food and Ornamental Crops to Support the IR-4 Program ( Vegetable Research )
- Basic and Applied Approaches for Pest Management in Vegetable Crops ( Vegetable Research )
- Characterization of Host Resistance and Biology of Diseases and Nematodes in Vegetable Crops ( Vegetable Research )
- Harnessing Genomic Technologies Toward Improving Vegetable Health in Field and Controlled Environments ( Vegetable Research )
- Genomics and Genetic Improvement of Disease Resistance and Horticultural Characteristics of Watermelon, Broccoli, and Leafy Brassicas ( Vegetable Research )
- Innovative Manure Treatment Technologies and Enhanced Soil Health for Agricultural Systems of the Southeastern Coastal Plain ( Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research )
- Innovative Technologies and Practices to Enhance Water Quantity and Quality Management for Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the Southeastern Coastal Plain ( Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research )
- Advancing Cotton Genetics and Innovative Cropping Systems for Improved Quality and Production ( Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research )