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Evaluation of New Canal Point Sugarcane Clones

1997-98 Harvest Season

B. Glaz, J.C. Comstock, P.Y.P. Tai, J.D. Miller, and L.Z. Liang *

United States Department of Agriculture

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Abstract

[Readme]

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Test Procedures

Results and Discussion

Plant-cane crop, CP 93 series

Plant-cane crop, CP 92 series

First-ratoon crop, CP 92 series

First-ratoon crop, CP 91 series

Second-ratoon crop, CP 91 series

Second-ratoon crop, CP 90 series

Summary

References

Tables

Table 1 Parentage, fiber, and tolerances

Plant-cane crop, CP 93 series

Table 2 Yields of cane, TC/H

Table 3 Yields of sugar, preharvest, KS/T

Table 4 Yields of sugar, harvest, KS/T

Table 5 Yields of sugar, harvest, TS/H

Plant-cane crop, CP 92 series

Table 6 Yields of sugar, preharvest and harvest, KS/T

Table 7 Yields of cane and sugar (harvest), TC/H and TS/H

First-ratoon crop, CP 92 series

 

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Table 8 Yields of cane, TC/H

Table 9 Yields of sugar, harvest, KS/T

Table 10 Yields of sugar, harvest, TS/H

First-ratoon crop, CP 91 series

Table 11 Yields of sugar, harvest, KS/T

Table 12 Yields of cane and sugar (harvest), TC/H and TS/H

Second-ratoon crop, CP 91 series

Table 13 Yields of cane, TC/H

Table 14 Yields of sugar, harvest, KS/T

Table 15 Yields of sugar, harvest, TS/H

Second-ratoon crop, CP 90 series

Table 16 Yields of sugar, harvest, KS/T

Table 17 Yields of cane and sugar (harvest), TC/H and TS/H

Table 18 Dates of stalk counts

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and challenging. Our permanent positions 

are filled by scientists with educational 

backgrounds in the life, physical, and 

engineering sciences. ARS also employs 

professional, technical, administrative, and 

clerical staff in various occupational areas, 

as well as student and summer 

employees.

Current Job Openings

Scientists and Engineers -- Includes vacancy announcements for all 

managerial, research, and support scientist positions requiring a scientific 

background in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. U.S. citizenship is 

required.

Postdoctoral Research Associates -- Includes temporary (usually up to 2 

years in duration) postdoctoral research associate positions for Ph.D. 

graduates in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. Preference is given 

to candidates whose degree has been received within the last 4 years. 

Citizenship restrictions apply.

Administrative, Technical, Clerical and Trades -- Includes vacancy 

announcements for all administrative, clerical support, trades and scientific 

technician positions. U.S. citizenship is required.

Student and Summer Employment -- Provides information on who to contact 

in ARS if you are interested in student and summer employment 

opportunities. Citizenship restrictions apply.

 

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many and challenging. Our permanent positions are filled by scientists 

with educational backgrounds in the life, physical, and engineering 

sciences. ARS also employs professional, technical, administrative, and 

clerical staff in various occupational areas, as well as student and 

summer employees.

Current Job Openings

Scientists and Engineers -- Includes vacancy announcements for all managerial, research, and support 

scientist positions requiring a scientific background in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. U.S. 

citizenship is required.

Postdoctoral Research Associates -- Includes temporary (usually up to 2 years in duration) postdoctoral 

research associate positions for Ph.D. graduates in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. Preference 

is given to candidates whose degree has been received within the last 4 years. Citizenship restrictions 

apply.

Administrative, Technical, Clerical and Trades -- Includes vacancy announcements for all administrative, 

clerical support, trades and scientific technician positions. U.S. citizenship is required.

Student and Summer Employment -- Provides information on who to contact in ARS if you are interested in 

student and summer employment opportunities. Citizenship restrictions apply.

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Employment opportunities within the 

Agricultural Research Service are many 

and challenging. Our permanent positions 

are filled by scientists with educational 

backgrounds in the life, physical, and 

engineering sciences. ARS also employs 

professional, technical, administrative, and 

clerical staff in various occupational areas, 

as well as student and summer 

employees.

Current Job Openings

Scientists and Engineers -- Includes vacancy announcements for all 

managerial, research, and support scientist positions requiring a scientific 

background in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. U.S. citizenship is 

required.

Postdoctoral Research Associates -- Includes temporary (usually up to 2 

years in duration) postdoctoral research associate positions for Ph.D. 

graduates in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. Preference is given 

to candidates whose degree has been received within the last 4 years. 

Citizenship restrictions apply.

Administrative, Technical, Clerical and Trades -- Includes vacancy 

announcements for all administrative, clerical support, trades and scientific 

technician positions. U.S. citizenship is required.

Student and Summer Employment -- Provides information on who to contact 

in ARS if you are interested in student and summer employment 

opportunities. Citizenship restrictions apply.

 

Careers Links

Applicant Guide (pdf)

Qualifications and 

What They Mean

What Are Those KSAs 

Anyway?

Interview Preparation

Tips for Tackling the 

Federal Application 

Process

Recruitment Calendar

Recruiters Resources

USDA Living Science

Related Links

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Employee Resources

Other USDA Jobs

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Careers > 

Careers 

Employment opportunities within the Agricultural Research Service are 

many and challenging. Our permanent positions are filled by scientists 

with educational backgrounds in the life, physical, and engineering 

sciences. ARS also employs professional, technical, administrative, and 

clerical staff in various occupational areas, as well as student and 

summer employees.

Current Job Openings

Scientists and Engineers -- Includes vacancy announcements for all managerial, research, and support 

scientist positions requiring a scientific background in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. U.S. 

citizenship is required.

Postdoctoral Research Associates -- Includes temporary (usually up to 2 years in duration) postdoctoral 

research associate positions for Ph.D. graduates in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. Preference 

is given to candidates whose degree has been received within the last 4 years. Citizenship restrictions 

apply.

Administrative, Technical, Clerical and Trades -- Includes vacancy announcements for all administrative, 

clerical support, trades and scientific technician positions. U.S. citizenship is required.

Student and Summer Employment -- Provides information on who to contact in ARS if you are interested in 

student and summer employment opportunities. Citizenship restrictions apply.

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Opportunities 

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hires students in various roles 

throughout the organization during the school year and each summer. If you 

are interested in obtaining information on student or summer employment, 

please contact the person listed below for each state in which you are 

interested in working.

Information on ARS student and summer programs can be found at: 

http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1438

Beltsville Area

Beltsville, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Robert Serrano

301-504-5392

HunterT@ba.ars.usda.gov

Mid South Area

Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee

Rita Keeling

662-686-5201

rkeeling@ars.usda.gov

Midwest Area

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin

Marie Bishop

309-681-6632

bishopm@mwa.ars.usda.gov

North Atlantic Area

Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, 

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia

Winifred Owens

215-233-6625

winifred.owens@ars.usda.gov

Northern Plains Area

Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, 

Wyoming

Kathleen White

970-229-5503

kathleen.white@ars.usda.gov

Pacific West Area

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington 

State

Charmaine Scardina

510-559-6076

cscardina@pw.ars.usda.gov

South Atlantic Area

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, U.S. Virgin 

Islands, Virginia

Tony Edmund

706-446-3614

 

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Southern Plains Area

Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Debra Owens

979-260-9416

DOWENS@spa.ars.usda.gov

National Agricultural Library

Beltsville, Maryland

Joyce Rice

301-504-6575

jrice@nal.usda.gov

Headquarters Contacts

Washington, D.C. and Maryland

Eastern Services Branch

Human Resources Division

Sybil Rodriguez

301-504-1370

For general information on student or summer employment, you can also 

contact:

Student Employment Program Coordinator

Human Resources Division

301-504-1434

 

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Student and Summer Employment Opportunities 

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hires students in various roles throughout the organization during 

the school year and each summer. If you are interested in obtaining information on student or summer 

employment, please contact the person listed below for each state in which you are interested in working.

Information on ARS student and summer programs can be found at: 

http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1438

Beltsville Area

Beltsville, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Robert Serrano

301-504-5392

HunterT@ba.ars.usda.gov

Mid South Area

Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee

Rita Keeling

662-686-5201

rkeeling@ars.usda.gov

Midwest Area

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin

Marie Bishop

309-681-6632

bishopm@mwa.ars.usda.gov

North Atlantic Area

Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, 

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia

Winifred Owens

215-233-6625

winifred.owens@ars.usda.gov

Northern Plains Area

Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Kathleen White

970-229-5503

kathleen.white@ars.usda.gov

Pacific West Area

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington State

Charmaine Scardina

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510-559-6076

cscardina@pw.ars.usda.gov

South Atlantic Area

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia

Tony Edmund

706-446-3614

tedmund@saa.ars.usda.gov

Southern Plains Area

Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Debra Owens

979-260-9416

DOWENS@spa.ars.usda.gov

National Agricultural Library

Beltsville, Maryland

Joyce Rice

301-504-6575

jrice@nal.usda.gov

Headquarters Contacts

Washington, D.C. and Maryland

Eastern Services Branch

Human Resources Division

Sybil Rodriguez

301-504-1370

For general information on student or summer employment, you can also contact:

Student Employment Program Coordinator

Human Resources Division

301-504-1434

 

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The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recruits at various educational 

institutions to find students with skills to meet its current and future 

employment needs. Opportunities are available throughout ARS nationwide. 

Since many of our facilities are co-located with major universities, student 

employment provides opportunities for students to gain valuable experience 

related to their field of study or in other areas.

Student Educational Employment Program. This program provides 

Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted 

for enrollment as degree-seeking students taking at least a half-time 

academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, 

technical, vocational, 2-, or 4-year college or university, graduate or 

professional school. Following is a brief description of the two components of 

this program:

Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Job opportunities 

under this component offer temporary employment ranging from summer jobs 

to positions that can last for as long as you're a student. These employment 

opportunities need not necessarily be related to your academic field of study. 

Appointments are made for 1 year, and employees are not entitled to benefits 

except for sick and annual leave.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). This program offers valuable 

work experience directly related to your academic field of study. It provides 

formal periods of work that enhances your academic studies. It requires a 

commitment by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You 

may be eligible for permanent employment under this component after 

successfully completing your education and meeting work requirements. 

Under this program, employees are eligible to enroll in health and life 

insurance, participate in the Federal Employees Retirement System and 

Thrift Savings Plan, and earn sick and annual leave.

Student Hiring. For information on student employment opportunities within 

the Agricultural Research Service, please contact the location where you 

would like to work. Information on our research locations can be found on the 

ARS web site at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/research.html

Eligibility Requirements. You are eligible under the Student Educational 

Employment Program if you are:

● Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student 

(diploma, certificate, etc.) 

● At least the minimum age required by Federal, State, or local laws 

and standards governing the employment of minors 

● Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course 

load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2- or 

4-year college or university, graduate or professional school 

● A U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains 

 

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Civil Rights

Employee Resources

Other USDA Jobs

USAJobs

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Island). Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if:

(1) permitted by a Federal agency's appropriation act, and

(2) eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws. 

U.S. citizenship is required for conversion to permanent employment under 

the Student Career Experience Program.

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Student Employment Opportunities 

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recruits at various educational institutions to find students with 

skills to meet its current and future employment needs. Opportunities are available throughout ARS 

nationwide. Since many of our facilities are co-located with major universities, student employment provides 

opportunities for students to gain valuable experience related to their field of study or in other areas.

Student Educational Employment Program. This program provides Federal employment opportunities to 

students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree-seeking students taking at least a half-time 

academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2-, or 4-

year college or university, graduate or professional school. Following is a brief description of the two 

components of this program:

Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Job opportunities under this component offer 

temporary employment ranging from summer jobs to positions that can last for as long as you're a student. 

These employment opportunities need not necessarily be related to your academic field of study. 

Appointments are made for 1 year, and employees are not entitled to benefits except for sick and annual 

leave.

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). This program offers valuable work experience directly 

related to your academic field of study. It provides formal periods of work that enhances your academic 

studies. It requires a commitment by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency. You may be 

eligible for permanent employment under this component after successfully completing your education and 

meeting work requirements. Under this program, employees are eligible to enroll in health and life insurance, 

participate in the Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan, and earn sick and annual 

leave.

Student Hiring. For information on student employment opportunities within the Agricultural Research 

Service, please contact the location where you would like to work. Information on our research locations can 

be found on the ARS web site at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/research.html

Eligibility Requirements. You are eligible under the Student Educational Employment Program if you are:

● Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.) 

● At least the minimum age required by Federal, State, or local laws and standards governing the 

employment of minors 

● Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited high 

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school, technical or vocational school, 2- or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional 

school 

● A U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island). Non-citizens may be 

eligible for employment if:

(1) permitted by a Federal agency's appropriation act, and

(2) eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws. 

U.S. citizenship is required for conversion to permanent employment under the Student Career Experience 

Program.

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ARS Research Locations

● Beltsville Area

Beltsville, MD. & Washington D.C.

● Mid South Area

Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Lousiana, Tennessee

● Midwest Area

Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin

● North Atlantic Area

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode 

Island, Vermont, West Virginia

● Northern Plains Area

Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

● Pacific West Area

Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

● South Atlantic Area

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virginia, Virgin Islands 

● Southern Plains Area

Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Panama 

● International Locations

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Careers > 

Careers 

Employment opportunities within the Agricultural Research Service are 

many and challenging. Our permanent positions are filled by scientists 

with educational backgrounds in the life, physical, and engineering 

sciences. ARS also employs professional, technical, administrative, and 

clerical staff in various occupational areas, as well as student and 

summer employees.

Current Job Openings

Scientists and Engineers -- Includes vacancy announcements for all managerial, research, and support 

scientist positions requiring a scientific background in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. U.S. 

citizenship is required.

Postdoctoral Research Associates -- Includes temporary (usually up to 2 years in duration) postdoctoral 

research associate positions for Ph.D. graduates in the life, physical, and engineering sciences. Preference 

is given to candidates whose degree has been received within the last 4 years. Citizenship restrictions 

apply.

Administrative, Technical, Clerical and Trades -- Includes vacancy announcements for all administrative, 

clerical support, trades and scientific technician positions. U.S. citizenship is required.

Student and Summer Employment -- Provides information on who to contact in ARS if you are interested in 

student and summer employment opportunities. Citizenship restrictions apply.

Site Map - Contact Us - Freedom of Information Act - Statements & Disclaimers - Employee 

Resources

 

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ARS Research Locations

● Beltsville Area

Beltsville, MD. & Washington D.C.

● Mid South Area

Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Lousiana, Tennessee

● Midwest Area

Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin

● North Atlantic Area

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New 

Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia

● Northern Plains Area

Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

● Pacific West Area

Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

● South Atlantic Area

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virginia, Virgin Islands 

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● Southern Plains Area

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● International Locations

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Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that 

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● Protecting crops and livestock from pests and 

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● Improving the quality and safety of 

agricultural products, 

● Determining the best nutrition for people from 

infancy to old age, 

● Sustaining our soil and other natural resources, 

● Ensuring profitability for farmers and processors, 

● Keeping costs down for consumers, and 

● Providing research support to other federal 

agencies. 

Lasting solutions to these problems are unlikely to have a 

quick commercial payoff that might otherwise convince 

private industry to do the research. We work toward 

solutions by pursuing scientific discoveries. But our task is 

truly complete when we transfer discoveries to society as 

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Our scientists frequently collaborate with research 

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research effort, and we listen—and respond—to those 

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Enterprise") 

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● 1,200 research projects within 22 National Programs 

● 2,100 scientists 

● 6,000 other employees 

● 100 research locations including a few in other 

countries 

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We are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's main inhouse scientific research agency. For a few examples of 

what we've done for you, see "ARS & You." 

Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that 

affect Americans every day, from field to table— 

● Protecting crops and livestock from pests and 

disease, 

● Improving the quality and safety of 

agricultural products, 

● Determining the best nutrition for people from 

infancy to old age, 

● Sustaining our soil and other natural resources, 

● Ensuring profitability for farmers and processors, 

● Keeping costs down for consumers, and 

● Providing research support to other federal 

agencies. 

Lasting solutions to these problems are unlikely to have a 

quick commercial payoff that might otherwise convince 

private industry to do the research. We work toward 

solutions by pursuing scientific discoveries. But our task is 

truly complete when we transfer discoveries to society as 

useful technology and knowledge. 

Our scientists frequently collaborate with research 

partners from universities, companies, other 

organizations and other countries. 

We take great care in designing and organizing our 

research effort, and we listen—and respond—to those 

with a stake in the outcome. (More in "The Research 

Enterprise") 

We follow a strategic plan we develop to meet our 

stakeholders' needs and support USDA's mission. We 

check our progress in carrying out that plan, and we 

modify it as circumstances require. (More in "Plans and 

Reports"). 

 

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● 1,200 research projects within 22 National Programs 

● 2,100 scientists 

● 6,000 other employees 

● 100 research locations including a few in other 

countries 

● $1 billion fiscal year 2003 budget 

ARS is one of four agencies in USDA's Research, 

Education and Economics mission area. The others: 

● Cooperative State Research, Education and 

Extension Service

● Economic Research Service

● National Agricultural Statistics Service

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We are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's main in-house scientific research 

agency. For a few examples of what we've done for you, see "ARS & You." 

Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every 

day, from field to table— 

● Protecting crops and livestock from pests and disease, 

● Improving the quality and safety of agricultural products, 

● Determining the best nutrition for people from infancy to old age, 

● Sustaining our soil and other natural resources, 

● Ensuring profitability for farmers and processors, 

● Keeping costs down for consumers, and 

● Providing research support to other federal agencies. 

Lasting solutions to these problems are unlikely to have a quick commercial 

payoff that might otherwise convince private industry to do the research. We 

work toward solutions by pursuing scientific discoveries. But our task is truly 

complete when we transfer discoveries to society as useful technology and 

knowledge. 

Our scientists frequently collaborate with research partners from universities, 

companies, other organizations and other countries. 

We take great care in designing and organizing our research effort, and we 

listen—and respond—to those with a stake in the outcome. (More in "The 

Research Enterprise") 

We follow a strategic plan we develop to meet our stakeholders' needs and 

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support USDA's mission. We check our progress in carrying out that plan, and we 

modify it as circumstances require. (More in "Plans and Reports"). 

A few facts about the scope of our organization (figures rounded)— 

● 1,200 research projects within 22 National Programs 

● 2,100 scientists 

● 6,000 other employees 

● 100 research locations including a few in other countries 

● $1 billion fiscal year 2003 budget 

ARS is one of four agencies in USDA's Research, Education and Economics

mission area. The others: 

● Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service

● Economic Research Service

● National Agricultural Statistics Service

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We are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's main in-house scientific research 

agency. For a few examples of what we've done for you, see "ARS & You." 

Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every 

day, from field to table— 

● Protecting crops and livestock from pests and disease, 

● Improving the quality and safety of agricultural products, 

● Determining the best nutrition for people from infancy to old age, 

● Sustaining our soil and other natural resources, 

● Ensuring profitability for farmers and processors, 

● Keeping costs down for consumers, and 

● Providing research support to other federal agencies. 

Lasting solutions to these problems are unlikely to have a quick commercial 

payoff that might otherwise convince private industry to do the research. We 

work toward solutions by pursuing scientific discoveries. But our task is truly 

complete when we transfer discoveries to society as useful technology and 

knowledge. 

Our scientists frequently collaborate with research partners from universities, 

companies, other organizations and other countries. 

We take great care in designing and organizing our research effort, and we 

listen—and respond—to those with a stake in the outcome. (More in "The 

Research Enterprise") 

We follow a strategic plan we develop to meet our stakeholders' needs and 

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support USDA's mission. We check our progress in carrying out that plan, and we 

modify it as circumstances require. (More in "Plans and Reports"). 

A few facts about the scope of our organization (figures rounded)— 

● 1,200 research projects within 22 National Programs 

● 2,100 scientists 

● 6,000 other employees 

● 100 research locations including a few in other countries 

● $1 billion fiscal year 2003 budget 

ARS is one of four agencies in USDA's Research, Education and Economics

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● Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service

● Economic Research Service

● National Agricultural Statistics Service

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Because of advances by our scientists and research partners:

● Some infant formulas now are closer to 

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● Many popular foods contain a fat 

replacer made from oats and barley. 

(more)

● Tomorrow's sunscreens could be made 

from soybean oil. (more)

● Campers and others have the best 

available mosquito protection. (more)

● American farmers plant high-quality, 

disease- and pest-resistant kinds of 

wheat and many other crops. (more)

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December 2, 2002

Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA 

(arachidonic acid) are important nutrients that the body needs. Their 

consumption may help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, and 

they are found in high concentrations in nerve cell membranes and 

the retina. They are also found in human breast milk. 

Now, these nutrients are being added to some baby formulas sold in 

the United States, thanks in part to work done by Peter Wan, a 

chemical engineer at the Agricultural Research Service's Southern 

Regional Research Center in New Orleans. 

The best-known source of omega-3 fatty acids is oil from coldwater 

fish, according to Wan. Unfortunately, fish oil is highly unsaturated 

and oxidizes quickly, meaning it goes bad very fast and smells fishy. 

Because it's such an unstable ingredient, it is not used in baby 

formulas produced for the U.S. market. 

Fish oil is not the only source of omega-3 fatty acids, though. Several 

years ago, researchers at Martek Biosciences Corporation in Columbia, 

Md., identified algal and fungal species that are rich in DHA and ARA 

and found a way to harvest them in the lab. They contacted Wan 

when they began having problems refining the algal oil. 

Wan is an expert in the technology used to separate and purify edible 

oils. At the time, he was working on ways to improve the quality of 

cottonseed oil, which is difficult to refine because it contains natural 

pigments and variable amounts of free fatty acids. The processing 

method he developed works well with dark-colored oils, and, through 

a confidential agreement, he was able to give advice to the Martek 

scientists, who were trying similar methods to refine their algal oil. 

Read more about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and the part 

Wan played in bringing them to baby formula in the December 2002 

issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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ARS Oil-Refining Technology Gives Baby Formula a Boost

By Amy Spillman

December 2, 2002

Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA 

(arachidonic acid) are important nutrients that the body needs. 

Their consumption may help reduce the risk of coronary heart 

disease, and they are found in high concentrations in nerve cell 

membranes and the retina. They are also found in human breast 

milk. 

Now, these nutrients are being added to some baby formulas sold in 

the United States, thanks in part to work done by Peter Wan, a 

chemical engineer at the Agricultural Research Service's Southern 

Regional Research Center in New Orleans. 

The best-known source of omega-3 fatty acids is oil from coldwater 

fish, according to Wan. Unfortunately, fish oil is highly unsaturated 

and oxidizes quickly, meaning it goes bad very fast and smells fishy. 

Because it's such an unstable ingredient, it is not used in baby 

formulas produced for the U.S. market. 

Fish oil is not the only source of omega-3 fatty acids, though. 

Several years ago, researchers at Martek Biosciences Corporation in 

Columbia, Md., identified algal and fungal species that are rich in 

DHA and ARA and found a way to harvest them in the lab. They 

contacted Wan when they began having problems refining the algal 

oil. 

Wan is an expert in the technology used to separate and purify 

edible oils. At the time, he was working on ways to improve the 

quality of cottonseed oil, which is difficult to refine because it 

contains natural pigments and variable amounts of free fatty acids. 

The processing method he developed works well with dark-colored 

oils, and, through a confidential agreement, he was able to give 

 

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advice to the Martek scientists, who were trying similar methods to 

refine their algal oil. 

Read more about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and the part 

Wan played in bringing them to baby formula in the December 2002 

issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research 

agency. 

Story contacts 

Commodity Utilization Research

Peter J Wan

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There's a pattern of 

waist.— If you want a 

smaller one, consider 

these findings: Diets 

high in fruits, 

vegetables, reduced-fat 

dairy products, and 

whole grains are linked 

with smaller gains in 

Body Mass Index (BMI) 

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Ellen Wilson (left), summer 

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Donna Grandbois, Turtle 

Mountain Chippewa from 

Belcourt, North Dakota, outside 

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Scientists Mobilize To Conduct 

Nutrition Research Among 

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By Rosalie Marion Bliss

July 13, 2004

Agricultural Research Service

scientists have identified 

several nutritional and 

physical activity factors that 

affect chronic health diseases 

among American Indians.

Jacqueline S. Gray, a 

postdoctorate researcher 

with the ARS Grand Forks 

Human Nutrition Research 

Center (GFHNRC) in Grand 

Forks, N.D., used a mobile 

nutrition research laboratory 

to access powwows and 

reservations to collect data. 

This month, she returns to 

the tribes to present 

research findings. 

American Indian tribes, 

considered sovereign 

domestic nations, are among 

the most impoverished of 

minority groups in America. 

They experience a disproportionately high incidence of 

diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Native Americans 

also have the highest per-capita suicide rate, nearly twoand-a-half times the national average and more than four 

times the national average among 15- to 24-year-olds. 

The study was directed by psychologist James G. Penland 

and physiologist Henry C. Lukaski with the center's 

Mineral Nutrient Functions Research Unit. 

More than 60 percent of the survey participants indicated 

they had a family member who had been diagnosed with 

diabetes. Food insecurity was a problem among 26 

percent of those surveyed. That meant that during the 

 

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previous 12 months, they had experienced various 

degrees of limited or uncertain access to nutritionally 

adequate and safe foods.

Depression-related symptoms were found to be 

associated with poorer health, less exercise, food 

insecurity, higher body mass index in females, 

carbohydrate intake in males and tobacco use. 

Depression scores were highest among those reporting 

lower income, more children, and food insecurity. But 

they were lowest among those reporting a stronger 

identity with their native culture. 

The resulting study data will be used for designing and 

implementing effective interventions to improve health 

and quality of life among American Indians. Gray and 

Penland are providing a technical report to all 

participating tribal groups for their use when applying for 

grant programs.

Read more about this research in the July issue of 

Agricultural Research magazine.

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Ellen Wilson (left), summer 

intern from the Three Affiliated 

Tribes, New Town, North 

Dakota, uses a wrist monitor to 

take the blood pressure of 

Donna Grandbois, Turtle 

Mountain Chippewa from 

Belcourt, North Dakota, outside 

the Mobile Nutrition Research 

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Scientists Mobilize To Conduct Nutrition Research Among 

American Indians

By Rosalie Marion Bliss

July 13, 2004

Agricultural Research Service scientists have 

identified several nutritional and physical activity 

factors that affect chronic health diseases among 

American Indians.

Jacqueline S. Gray, a postdoctorate researcher 

with the ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition 

Research Center (GFHNRC) in Grand Forks, N.D., 

used a mobile nutrition research laboratory to 

access powwows and reservations to collect data. 

This month, she returns to the tribes to present 

research findings. 

American Indian tribes, considered sovereign 

domestic nations, are among the most 

impoverished of minority groups in America. They 

experience a disproportionately high incidence of 

diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Native 

Americans also have the highest per-capita suicide 

rate, nearly two-and-a-half times the national 

average and more than four times the national 

average among 15- to 24-year-olds. 

The study was directed by psychologist James G. 

Penland and physiologist Henry C. Lukaski with 

the center's Mineral Nutrient Functions Research Unit. 

More than 60 percent of the survey participants indicated they had a family 

 

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member who had been diagnosed with diabetes. Food insecurity was a 

problem among 26 percent of those surveyed. That meant that during the 

previous 12 months, they had experienced various degrees of limited or 

uncertain access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods.

Depression-related symptoms were found to be associated with poorer health, 

less exercise, food insecurity, higher body mass index in females, carbohydrate 

intake in males and tobacco use. Depression scores were highest among those 

reporting lower income, more children, and food insecurity. But they were 

lowest among those reporting a stronger identity with their native culture. 

The resulting study data will be used for designing and implementing effective 

interventions to improve health and quality of life among American Indians. 

Gray and Penland are providing a technical report to all participating tribal 

groups for their use when applying for grant programs.

Read more about this research in the July issue of Agricultural Research

magazine.

ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency.

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Ellen Wilson (left), summer

intern from the Three 

Affiliated Tribes, New Town, 

North Dakota, uses a wrist 

monitor to take the blood 

pressure of Donna Grandbois,

Turtle Mountain Chippewa 

from Belcourt, North Dakota,

outside the Mobile Nutrition

Research Laboratory. The 

researchers traveled over

7,000 miles to powwows and 

other social gatherings 

during the American Indian 

study to gather data on 

study participants. 

(K11305-1)

Over the past 2 years, Jacqueline S. 

Gray, an ARS postdoctoral scientist, took 

a four-wheel-drive past scenic vistas, 

through undeveloped pastures, and 

across rugged terrain to attend powwows 

and health fairs on reservations and other 

American Indian communities. Alongside, 

during each trip, was a mobile nutrition 

research laboratory, developed by 

scientists at the Grand Forks Human 

Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, 

North Dakota, to bring nutrition research 

to underserved populations. Aided by 

summer interns and graduate students, 

Gray, of Choctaw and Cherokee descent, 

collected information about the diets, 

physical and mental health, physical 

activity, and access to healthy foods of 

hundreds of American Indians.

American Indians are among the most 

impoverished of minority groups in 

America. They experience a 

disproportionately high incidence of 

diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular 

disease. Their rate of diabetes is about 

three times that of the U.S. population as 

a whole, approaching 40 to 50 percent in 

adults. And depression is thought to be 

pervasive within the more than 500 

federally recognized tribes that make up 

the population. Native Americans have 

the highest per capita suicide rate-nearly 

250 percent the national average, and 

nearly 430 percent the rate among 15- to 

24-year-olds.

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Richard Street (left), a 

champion grass dancer and 

member of the Mesquakie 

Tribe, talks with ARS 

postdoctoral fellow Jacqueline 

Gray about the American Indian

health study after a dance 

event. Street participated 

in the study during the 

first summer.

(K11307-9)

The goal of the research project is to 

determine the role of nutrition and 

physical activity in the development and 

course of diabetes, heart disease, 

depression, and other health problems 

faced by these U.S. communities. The 

research study was led by psychologist 

James G. Penland and physiologist Henry 

C. Lukaski, with the Grand Forks center's 

Mineral Nutrient Functions Research Unit. 

The researchers anticipate that the 

resulting data will be useful in designing 

and implementing effective interventions 

to improve health and quality of life 

among American Indians.

To gain the access to reservations and 

powwows necessary to conduct the 

research, Gray met with four tribal 

councils, two tribal community college 

presidents, and the chair of the Trenton 

Indian Service Area.

"Because Indian tribes are considered to 

be sovereign domestic nations, 

professionals who want to collect data 

from them must first obtain permission," 

says Gray. "We had to present what we 

wanted to do and describe how the 

research would benefit the communities. 

We also had to discuss who would own 

the data."

Research psychologist James 

Penland (left) and Jacqueline 

Gray review data from the 

American Indian health study. 

(K11300-1)

Several of the center's summer interns 

helped to facilitate and present the 

information to governing groups on the 

reservations.

"We had 458 participants whom we 

classified as Northern Plains Indians, or 

those coming from Minnesota, North and 

South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming," 

says Gray. 

Building Bridges

Most participants completed a 

questionnaire about their access to 

adequate food supplies. Their answers 

showed that 74 percent lived in 

households that were "food 

secure"—meaning they had access at all 

times to enough foods for an active, 

healthy life for all household members. 

Ten percent were food insecure, with 

moderate to severe hunger, and the 

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remaining 16 percent were food insecure, 

but without hunger. 

"That meant that during the past 12 

months, those 16 percent experienced 

limited or uncertain availability of 

nutritionally adequate and safe foods or 

limited or uncertain ability to acquire 

acceptable foods in socially acceptable 

ways," Penland says.

Depending on income and availability, 

many American Indians' diets are based 

on government-provided 

commodities—foods that are very 

different from traditional native fare. To 

learn more about the effects of these 

differences on such a diverse population, 

the researchers collected information 

from participants about the types of foods 

they'd eaten during the last month.

"Future research could reveal whether 

there is a difference in blood sugar 

control between those who consume a 

diet composed of traditional native foods 

and those who consume a diet of 

commodities foods," says Gray.

Measuring the extent of depression 

among the participants was also key. "We 

found that depression questionnaires 

originally developed for use with the 

general population could successfully be 

used with Northern Plains Indians," she 

says. Measures of depression were found 

to be strongly associated with measures 

of generalized distress.

The researchers also found that 

depression-related symptoms were 

associated with poorer health, less 

exercise, food insecurity, and tobacco use 

in both males and females, and with 

carbohydrate intake in males and higher 

body mass index in females. Overall, 

factors such as gender, socioeconomic 

status, and a strong cultural identity were 

found to significantly influence selfreported depression scores taken from 

the questionnaires. Depression scores 

were higher in those reporting lower 

income, more children, and food 

insecurity. Depression scores were lower 

in those reporting stronger identity with 

native culture and language.

 

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Last, on many reservations, diabetes 

proved to be the major issue. More than 

60 percent of participants indicated that a 

family member had been diagnosed with 

it. The researchers also found instances 

of chronic health problems—such as 

kidney and heart disease—that could be 

traced back to diabetes.

Results To Buoy Grants

When they received permission to do the 

study, the research group pledged to 

return to the reservations after the data 

had been analyzed. They promised to 

share and discuss the results with the 

tribes before they were published, so that 

the tribes could remain in control of, and 

engaged in, the process.

Tribal representatives hope the research 

data will provide a foundation for 

programs to identify, prevent, or treat 

health problems such as diabetes and 

obesity, as well as to fund healtheducation programs highlighting the link 

between nutrition and chronic diseases.

"Once the final analysis is done, we'll 

prepare a technical report for each tribal 

group. That data will then be available to 

them as a reference when applying for 

grants," says Penland.—By Rosalie 

Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research 

Service Information Staff.

This research is part of Human Nutrition, 

an ARS National Program (#107) 

described on the World Wide Web at 

www.nps.ars.usda.gov.

To reach scientists mentioned in this 

article, contact Rosalie Bliss, USDA-ARS 

Information Staff, 5601 Sunnyside Ave., 

Beltsville, MD 20705-5129; phone (301) 

504-4318, fax (301) 504-1641.

"Breaking Barriers to American 

Indian Nutrition Research" was 

published in the July 2004 issue of 

Agricultural Research magazine.

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Ellen Wilson (left), summer

intern from the Three 

Affiliated Tribes, New Town, 

North Dakota, uses a wrist 

monitor to take the blood 

pressure of Donna Grandbois,

Turtle Mountain Chippewa 

from Belcourt, North Dakota,

outside the Mobile Nutrition

Research Laboratory. The 

researchers traveled over

7,000 miles to powwows and 

other social gatherings 

during the American Indian 

study to gather data on 

study participants. 

(K11305-1)

Over the past 2 years, Jacqueline S. 

Gray, an ARS postdoctoral scientist, 

took a four-wheel-drive past scenic 

vistas, through undeveloped pastures, 

and across rugged terrain to attend 

powwows and health fairs on 

reservations and other American Indian 

communities. Alongside, during each 

trip, was a mobile nutrition research 

laboratory, developed by scientists at 

the Grand Forks Human Nutrition 

Research Center in Grand Forks, North 

Dakota, to bring nutrition research to 

underserved populations. Aided by 

summer interns and graduate students, 

Gray, of Choctaw and Cherokee 

descent, collected information about 

the diets, physical and mental health, 

physical activity, and access to healthy 

foods of hundreds of American Indians.

American Indians are among the most 

impoverished of minority groups in 

America. They experience a 

disproportionately high incidence of 

diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular 

disease. Their rate of diabetes is about 

three times that of the U.S. population 

as a whole, approaching 40 to 50 

percent in adults. And depression is 

thought to be pervasive within the 

more than 500 federally recognized 

tribes that make up the population. 

Native Americans have the highest per 

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capita suicide rate-nearly 250 percent 

the national average, and nearly 430 

percent the rate among 15- to 24-yearolds.

Richard Street (left), a 

champion grass dancer and 

member of the Mesquakie 

Tribe, talks with ARS 

postdoctoral fellow Jacqueline 

Gray about the American Indian

health study after a dance 

event. Street participated 

in the study during the 

first summer.

(K11307-9)

The goal of the research project is to 

determine the role of nutrition and 

physical activity in the development 

and course of diabetes, heart disease, 

depression, and other health problems 

faced by these U.S. communities. The 

research study was led by psychologist 

James G. Penland and physiologist 

Henry C. Lukaski, with the Grand Forks 

center's Mineral Nutrient Functions 

Research Unit. The researchers 

anticipate that the resulting data will be 

useful in designing and implementing 

effective interventions to improve 

health and quality of life among 

American Indians.

To gain the access to reservations and 

powwows necessary to conduct the 

research, Gray met with four tribal 

councils, two tribal community college 

presidents, and the chair of the Trenton 

Indian Service Area.

"Because Indian tribes are considered 

to be sovereign domestic nations, 

professionals who want to collect data 

from them must first obtain 

permission," says Gray. "We had to 

present what we wanted to do and 

describe how the research would 

benefit the communities. We also had 

to discuss who would own the data."

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Research psychologist James 

Penland (left) and Jacqueline 

Gray review data from the 

American Indian health study. 

(K11300-1)

Several of the center's summer interns 

helped to facilitate and present the 

information to governing groups on the 

reservations.

"We had 458 participants whom we 

classified as Northern Plains Indians, or 

those coming from Minnesota, North 

and South Dakota, Montana, and 

Wyoming," says Gray. 

Building Bridges

Most participants completed a 

questionnaire about their access to 

adequate food supplies. Their answers 

showed that 74 percent lived in 

households that were "food 

secure"—meaning they had access at 

all times to enough foods for an active, 

healthy life for all household members. 

Ten percent were food insecure, with 

moderate to severe hunger, and the 

remaining 16 percent were food 

insecure, but without hunger. 

"That meant that during the past 12 

months, those 16 percent experienced 

limited or uncertain availability of 

nutritionally adequate and safe foods or 

limited or uncertain ability to acquire 

acceptable foods in socially acceptable 

ways," Penland says.

Depending on income and availability, 

many American Indians' diets are 

based on government-provided 

commodities—foods that are very 

different from traditional native fare. To 

learn more about the effects of these 

differences on such a diverse 

 

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population, the researchers collected 

information from participants about the 

types of foods they'd eaten during the 

last month.

"Future research could reveal whether 

there is a difference in blood sugar 

control between those who consume a 

diet composed of traditional native 

foods and those who consume a diet of 

commodities foods," says Gray.

Measuring the extent of depression 

among the participants was also key. 

"We found that depression 

questionnaires originally developed for 

use with the general population could 

successfully be used with Northern 

Plains Indians," she says. Measures of 

depression were found to be strongly 

associated with measures of 

generalized distress.

The researchers also found that 

depression-related symptoms were 

associated with poorer health, less 

exercise, food insecurity, and tobacco 

use in both males and females, and 

with carbohydrate intake in males and 

higher body mass index in females. 

Overall, factors such as gender, 

socioeconomic status, and a strong 

cultural identity were found to 

significantly influence self-reported 

depression scores taken from the 

questionnaires. Depression scores were 

higher in those reporting lower income, 

more children, and food insecurity. 

Depression scores were lower in those 

reporting stronger identity with native 

culture and language.

Last, on many reservations, diabetes 

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proved to be the major issue. More 

than 60 percent of participants 

indicated that a family member had 

been diagnosed with it. The researchers 

also found instances of chronic health 

problems—such as kidney and heart 

disease—that could be traced back to 

diabetes.

Results To Buoy Grants

When they received permission to do 

the study, the research group pledged 

to return to the reservations after the 

data had been analyzed. They 

promised to share and discuss the 

results with the tribes before they were 

published, so that the tribes could 

remain in control of, and engaged in, 

the process.

Tribal representatives hope the 

research data will provide a foundation 

for programs to identify, prevent, or 

treat health problems such as diabetes 

and obesity, as well as to fund healtheducation programs highlighting the 

link between nutrition and chronic 

diseases.

"Once the final analysis is done, we'll 

prepare a technical report for each 

tribal group. That data will then be 

available to them as a reference when 

applying for grants," says Penland.—By 

Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural 

Research Service Information Staff.

This research is part of Human 

Nutrition, an ARS National Program 

(#107) described on the World Wide 

Web at www.nps.ars.usda.gov.

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To reach scientists mentioned in this 

article, contact Rosalie Bliss, USDA-ARS 

Information Staff, 5601 Sunnyside 

Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705-5129; 

phone (301) 504-4318, fax (301) 504-

1641.

"Breaking Barriers to American 

Indian Nutrition Research" was 

published in the July 2004 issue of 

Agricultural Research magazine.

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Grandbois, Turtle Mountain Chippewa from Belcourt, North Dakota, outside the 

Mobile Nutrition Research Laboratory. The researchers traveled over 7,000 

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study to gather data on study participants. 

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Evaluation of New Canal Point Sugarcane Clones

1997-98 Harvest Season

Authors

Glaz is a research agronomist, Comstock is a research plant pathologist, and Tai 

and Miller are research geneticists, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural 

Research Service, U.S. Sugarcane Field Station, Canal Point, FL. Liang is a 

biologist, Everglades Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and 

Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Belle Glade.

Acknowledgments

The authors acknowledge the assistance of Velton Banks, Lewis Schoolfield, and 

Matthew Paige of the Florida Sugar Cane League, Inc., and Leslie McCray, formerly 

of the Florida Sugar Cane League, Inc., for carrying out most of the field work 

described here. The authors also express their appreciation to the growers who 

provided land, labor, cultivation, and other support for these experiments.

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HCR Box 8, 

Canal Point, FL 33438

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