2004 Annual Report 4.What were the most significant accomplishments this past year? D. Progress Report. This report serves to document research conducted under a Master Memorandum of Understanding between ARS and Michigan State University. Additional details of research can be found in the reports for the following parent projects: 3635-21000-011-00D Breeding Selection and Molecular Characterization for Improved Sugarbeet Germplasm; 3635-21430-007-00D Improved Food Quality in Dry Bean Using Genetic and Molecular Approaches; 3635-21430-005-00D Post-Harvest Sanitation of Cucumbers; 3635-43000-003-00D Development of Nondestructive Sensing Technologies to Assess Postharvest Quality of Deciduous Tree Fruits. The objective of this research is to provide cooperation on investigations of sugarbeets, beans, potatoes, cucumbers, and fruit quality.