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Blueberry breeding and genetics Improved blueberry varieties are developed using modern genomic approaches together with traditional breeding.
 Disease resistance in tomato and potato Our research identifies genes and genome sequences involved in virulence and severity of tomato and potato diseases to develop increased resistance in these crops.
 'Flavorfest'... ... is a new strawberry variety developed within our project to improve strawberry, raspberry and blackberry through genomics and genetics.
 Fall cranberry harvest Our research identifies and characterizes cranberry and blueberry diseases, studies gene expression associated with infection, and identifies sources of disease resistance.
 Pepper and tomato breeding Fruit quality and disease resistance are the goals of this project to produce new varieties and breeding lines.
 'Nocturne' A new blueberry cultivar that is vigorous and winter hardy with ripe fruit that is black in color and sweet to taste.
 Genetic improvement for eastern US potato production This research develops potato germplasm and varieties with improved disease resistance, processing and storage quality, and increased nutritional value.


Research Projects
                            More... Accelerating Blueberry and Cranberry Improvement by Exploiting Germplasm Resources and Multi-omics Technologies Solanaceous Crop Improvement and Disease Management Strawberry Crop Improvement through Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology


News
                            More... A New ARS Strawberry is a 'Keepsake' New Hope for Extending Fresh-cut Vegetable Storage A New Blueberry for Home Growers Ramping Up Pterostilbene in Crops


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