Improve handling and storage to preserve quality and value. Develop environmentally sound and safe methods or products to preserve quality and value of food and fiber in storage. Improve process efficiency. Improve process efficiency through development and application of improved process control and measurement technologies such as sensors. These new processes and products will be environmentally compatible, stimulate the economy through added jobs, and increase income from domestic and export markets.
Objectives Find new applications for existing materials.
Provide innovative applications for existing products and materials from renewable agricultural resources. Develop new products. Create opportunities for new products growing out of customer demand, process innovation and modification, and new renewable resource development. Create environmentally sound processes. Develop innovative processes that are efficient and environmentally acceptable to convert renewable resource materials into value-added products.