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Jerry Serimianheadline bar  Contact InformationE-mail:     jerry.serimian@ars.usda.govPhone:     559-596-2982Fax:     559-596-2981Address:     9746 S. Zediker     Parlier, Ca. 93648Jerry SerimianEducationB.S. Agricultural Economics with Plant Sciences EmphasisSumma Cum LaudeCalifornia State University, Fresno, CA1972 -A.A. Reedley Junior CollegeProfessional Experience2000 - PresentBiological Science TechnicianUSDA-ARS National Arid Plant Genetic Resource UnitParlier, CA1978 - 2000Managed 500 acres of wine and raisin grapes, 30 acres of plums, and 90 acres of almonds.1975 - 1978Managed 300 acres of canning tomatoes, and compiled harvest data.Studied insect damage and water stress in plants with infrared photography.Research and InterestsAcquire, preserve, evaluate, enhance, and distribute the Phaseolus germplasm maintained in the national collection. The acquisition and propagation of wild Phaseolus species is among the priorities of the program.Perform research on aspects of germplasm maintenance, propagation, and genetics. Another important aspect of the program is the step taken to preserve and rescue old or rare germplasm lines.Continue program to clean-up BCMV contamination in the collection. Approximately 15% of the collection is labeled BCMV-free.Collect and document data on above research.


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