- Mission of the Crop Germplasm Research Unit
This Research Unit reflects the ARS Program Plan of mission-oriented
research and is related to needs in areas not addressed by the
private sector. Included are integrated studies of - the introduction,
classification, and maintenance of germplasm,
- elucidation of cellular and molecular DNA
characteristics,
- identification of germplasm with useful characteristics such as
pest resistance and quality factors,
- determination of genetic control of these
characteristics,
- and development of genome mapping and evaluation systems to more
efficiently detect and utilize diverse germplasm.
- Crop Groups
:
Cotton:
- curation of the National Cotton Germplasm Collection and genetic stocks,
- cotton evaluation and enhancement with emphasis on classical genetics,
- molecular genetics,
- and biotechnology of the development and control of fiber and seed quality
Pecans:
- genetic research and improvement, centered on the
production of improved cultivars and rootstocks,
- curation of the National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Pecans and Hickories,
- host-plant resistance research
Sorghum:
- genetic evaluation and enhancement of germplasm,
- curation of genetic stocks
Warm Season Forage Grasses:
- evaluation and enhancement of germplasm,
- evaluation of reproductive systems (Apomixis)
- Personnel
Warm Season Forage Grasses
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