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Newsheadline bar **Unit History**  The NPURU began its work in Oxford, MS at the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR) in October of 1996.  The NCNPR is located on the campus of theUniversity of Mississippi, between the chemistry and pharmacy buildings.  The research unit is physically located in the NCNPR, along with University of Mississippi and Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences scientists whose primary mission is discovery of natural products for pharmaceutical uses.  The NPURU is under theMid-South Area Officeof ARS, located in Stoneville, MS. The National Cneter for the Development of Natural Products on the campus of the University of Mississippi  **Current News:**        **2008:** The new USDA-ARS-NPURU greenhouse is completed and fully functioning.    USDA NPURU greenhouse           Dr Wedge strawberry cropcorn crop crops ready for tracksprayerstrawberries HibiscusGreenhouse headhouse with tracksprayer     Stephen Duke, Ph.D. was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of the Basque Country (EHU) in Bilbao, Spain on Nov. 26, 2008.  The award was given to recognize him for his international contributions to plant and agricultural sciences and for his long standing interactions with EHU.  EHU is a major university in Spain with approximately 35,000 students. Duke received honorary doctorate Dr. Duke is shown with Prof. Jose Becerril.    **2009:** MSA Senior Research Scientist: Dr. Agnes Rimando was awarded the 2009 Mid South Area Senior Research Scientist of the Year. Citation: "For research on stilbenes that has postively impacted the blueberry industry and has provided the basis for using these compounds to benefit human health." Dr. Agnes Rimando        ARS News Articles  USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Weed Science Society of America Collaborate to Present Weed Science Webinar SeriesMar 28, 2022Transferring Sorghum’s Weed-Killing Power to RiceAug 27, 2018Compound from Bacteria Could Be Useful Against Pecan ScabSep 17, 2014Ramping Up Pterostilbene in CropsNov 25, 2013Studies Confirm Breadfruit's Ability to Repel InsectsNov 15, 2013USDA's Agricultural Research Service Announces Scientist of the Year and Other AwardsJun 11, 2013Scientists Identify Insect-repelling Compounds in JatrophaNov 05, 2012Using a Universal Pathway to Whack at WeedsAug 16, 2012Tapping into Sorghum's Weed Fighting Capabilities to Give Growers More OptionsJun 15, 2010Berry Compound Reduces Aging EffectDec 11, 2008Boosting Basil in MississippiApr 22, 2008New Prospects for an All-Around SpiceFeb 20, 2008Blueberry Skins Eyed as Cholesterol BustersMar 26, 2007Old-Time Mosquito Remedy May Work Against Ticks, TooJan 26, 2007A Granddad's Advice May Help Thwart MosquitoesJan 31, 2006Hydrilla's Resistance to Herbicide Gives Scientists a New ChallengeNov 01, 2005Exploring Sorghum's Knack for Keeping Weeds AwayMay 09, 2005Medicinal Compound Gets New Life as FungicideFeb 23, 2005Cataloguing Natural Pesticides' Modes of ActionNov 17, 2004


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