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**Listed below are the Annual Reports for currently active projects directly assigned to this National Program.**  Project Annual Reports from National Program 306

                                        New Sustainable Processes, Preservation Technologies, and Product Concepts for Specialty Crops and Their Co-ProductsWestern Regional Research Center: Healthy Processed Foods ResearchAlbany, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023New Technologies and Methodologies for Increasing Quality, Marketability and Value of Food Products and ByproductsWestern Regional Research Center: Healthy Processed Foods ResearchAlbany, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Prevention of Obesity Related Metabolic Diseases by Bioactive Components of Food Processing Waste Byproducts and Mitigation of Food AllergiesWestern Regional Research Center: Healthy Processed Foods ResearchAlbany, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Bioproducts and Biopolymers from Agricultural FeedstocksWestern Regional Research Center: Bioproducts ResearchAlbany, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Domestic Production of Natural Rubber and ResinsWestern Regional Research Center: Bioproducts ResearchAlbany, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Zero Waste Agricultural ProcessingWestern Regional Research Center: Bioproducts ResearchAlbany, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023New Approaches to Enhance Fresh Fruit Quality and Control Postharvest DiseasesSan Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center: Commodity Protection and Quality ResearchParlier, CAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Characterization of Quality and Marketability of Western  U.S. Wheat Genotypes and PhenotypesWheat Health, Genetics, and Quality ResearchPullman, WAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Enhancement of Apple, Pear, and Sweet Cherry QualityPhysiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits ResearchWenatchee, WAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Grain Composition Traits Related to End-Use Quality and Value of SorghumCenter for Grain and Animal Health Research: Grain Quality and Structure ResearchManhattan, KSAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Measurement and Improvement of Hard Winter Wheat End-Use Quality TraitsCenter for Grain and Animal Health Research: Grain Quality and Structure ResearchManhattan, KSAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Advancing Technologies for Grain Trait Measurement and Storage PreservationCenter for Grain and Animal Health Research: Stored Product Insect and Engineering ResearchManhattan, KSAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Improving the Production and Processing of Western and Long-Staple Cotton and Companion Crops to Enhance Quality, Value, and SustainabilityCotton Ginning ResearchMesilla Park, NMAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Developing Accurate and Efficient Laboratory Methods for Testing End-use Qualities of Pulse Crops, Identify Factors Associated with End-use Quality, and Develop Processes to Add Value to PulsesEdward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center: Small Grain and Food Crops Quality Research UnitFargo, NDAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Identification and Characterization of Quality Parameters for Enhancement of Marketability of Hard Spring Wheat, Durum, and OatEdward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center: Small Grain and Food Crops Quality Research UnitFargo, NDAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Improving Potato Postharvest Quality by Identifying and Manipulating Molecular Processes Regulating Tuber Dormancy and Wound-HealingEdward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center: Small Grain and Food Crops Quality Research UnitFargo, NDAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Upland Cotton, Cottonseed, and Agricultural Byproducts through Improvements in Pre-Ginning, Ginning, and Post-Ginning ProcessesCropping Systems Research Laboratory: Cotton Production and Processing ResearchLubbock, TXAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Agricultural-Feedstock Derived Biobased ParticlesNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Plant Polymer ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Circular Bio-economy via Value-Added Biobased ProductsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Plant Polymer ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023New and Improved Co-Products from Specialty CropsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Plant Polymer ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Development of Enhanced Bio-Based Products from Low Value Agricultural Co-Products and WastesNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Improved Processes and Technologies for Comprehensive Utilization of Specialty Grains in Functional Food Production for Digestive Health and Food Waste ReductionNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Improved Utilization of Whole Pulses, Pulse Fractions, and Pulse Byproducts for Health-Promoting Food Ingredients and Biobased ProductsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Increasing Food Shelf-Life, Reducing Food Waste, and Lowering Saturated Fats with Natural Antioxidants and OleogelsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Functional Foods ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023New Bioproducts for Advanced BiorefineriesNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bioenergy ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Technologies to Improve Conversion of Biomass-Derived Sugars to BioproductsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bioenergy ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Development of New Value-Added Processes and Products from Advancing Oilseed CropsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bio-oils ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023New High-Value Biobased Materials with Applications Across IndustryNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bio-oils ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Versatile Biobased Products with Multiple FunctionsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Bio-oils ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Antimicrobials for Biorefining and Agricultural ApplicationsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Renewable Product Technology ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Technologies for Producing Marketable BioproductsNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research: Renewable Product Technology ResearchPeoria, ILAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Automated Technologies for Harvesting and Quality Evaluation of Fruits and VegetablesSugarbeet and Bean ResearchEast Lansing, MIAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Enhancement of Eastern U.S. Wheat Quality, Genetics and MarketabilityCorn, Soybean and Wheat Quality ResearchWooster, OHAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Integrated Analysis for Identifying Barley Lines with Superior Malting QualityCereal Crops ResearchMadison, WIAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Advancing Value-Adding Technologies for Juice Processing Co-ProductsU.s. Horticultural Research Laboratory: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products ResearchFort Pierce, FLAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Determination of Flavor and Healthful Benefits of Florida-Grown Fruits and Vegetables and Development of Postharvest Treatments to Optimize Shelf Life an Quality for Their Fresh and Processed ProductsU.s. Horticultural Research Laboratory: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products ResearchFort Pierce, FLAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Assessment of Quality Attributes of Poultry Products, Grain, Seed, Nuts, and FeedU.s. National Poultry Research Center: Quality & Safety Assessment ResearchAthens, GAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Postharvest Management Systems for Processing and Handling PeanutsPeanut ResearchDawson, GAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Development of Novel Cottonseed Products and ProcessesSouthern Regional Research Center: Commodity Utilization ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Improved Conversion of Sugar Crops into Food, Biofuels, Biochemicals, and BioproductsSouthern Regional Research Center: Commodity Utilization ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Biochemical Approach to Protein Processing, Texturization and Nutritionally Beneficial Plant-based FoodsSouthern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2023Improving Evaluation of Catfish Quality and Reducing Fish WasteSouthern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Nutritional Benefits of Health-Promoting Rice and Value-Added FoodsSouthern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Reducing the Development and Severity of Allergy to Peanuts and Tree NutsSouthern Regional Research Center: Food Processing and Sensory Quality ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Innovative Approaches for Value Added Cotton-Containing NonwovensSouthern Regional Research Center: Cotton Fiber Bioscience and Utilization ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Enhanced Cotton for Value-Added ApplicationsSouthern Regional Research Center: Cotton Quality and Innovation ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Enhancing the Quality and Sustainability of Cotton Fiber and TextilesSouthern Regional Research Center: Cotton Quality and Innovation ResearchNew Orleans, LAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Biobased Pesticide Discovery and Product Optimization and Enhancement from Medicinal and Aromatic CropsNatural Products Utilization ResearchUniversity, MSAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Development and Evaluation of Novel Technologies to Improve Fiber Quality and Increase Profitability in Cotton ProcessingCotton Ginning ResearchStoneville, MSAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Improved Vegetable Processing Methods to Reduce Environmental Impact, Enhance Product Quality and Reduce Food WasteFood Science and Market Quality and Handling ResearchRaleigh, NCAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Improvement and Maintenance of Peanuts, Peanut Products and Related Peanut Product Flavor, Shelf Life, Functional CharacteristicsFood Science and Market Quality and Handling ResearchRaleigh, NCAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Integrated Approaches to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Quality with Improved Phenolics ContentsBeltsville Agricultural Research Center: Food Quality LaboratoryBeltsville, MDAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023Reducing Postharvest Loss and Improving Fresh Produce Marketability and Nutritive Values through Technological Innovations and Process OptimizationBeltsville Agricultural Research Center: Food Quality LaboratoryBeltsville, MDAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2020
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                                                                    2023In vitro Human Gut System: Interactions Between Diet, Food Processing, and MicrobiotaEastern Regional Research Center: Dairy and Functional Foods ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023New Bioactive Dairy Products for Health-Promoting Functional FoodsEastern Regional Research Center: Dairy and Functional Foods ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Reclaiming Value from Coproducts of Dairy Food ManufactureEastern Regional Research Center: Dairy and Functional Foods ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Chemical Conversion of Biomass into High Value ProductsEastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Commercial Products from Lipids and FibersEastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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                                                                    2023Integrated Biological/Chemical Biorefining for Production of Chemicals and FuelsEastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
                                                                    2022
                                                                    2023Thermo-Catalytic BiorefiningEastern Regional Research Center: Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products ResearchWyndmoor, PAAnnual Reports available:                                                                    2021
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