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Postdoctoral research scientist Adriana Ortiz-Lopez uses a spectrophotometer to examine the different pigments contained in canola seed extracts while plant physiologist John Whitmarsh prepares a new sample for analysis. Grassed waterways carry runoff from crop fields safely. A cucumber beetle Woman testing microorganisms for converting soybean oil.
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An optical biosensor lets chemist Chris Maragos measure the blue fluorescence of aflatoxin or fumonisin in corn. Mycotoxin Research
An optical biosensor lets chemist Chris Maragos measure the blue fluorescence of aflatoxin or fumonisin in corn.
Technician Erica Bailey applies the final coat of paint to an apple decoy that attracts the apple maggot fly and is used as an insect control device. Crop Bioprotection Research
Technician Erica Bailey applies the final coat of paint to an apple decoy that attracts the apple maggot fly and is used as an insect control device.
Soybean oil gives a much lighter color vehicle for ink than a petroleum-based formula. Food & Industrial Oil Research
Soybean oil gives a much lighter color vehicle for ink than a petroleum-based formula.
Chemist Syed Imam examines pellets of the sticky extruded material that led to the development of starch adhesive. Plant Polymer Research
Chemist Syed Imam examines pellets of the sticky extruded material that led to the development of starch adhesive.
Low-fat muffins, soft-serve ice cream, and cheddar cheese produced with Fantesk™, a natural product made from starch, water, and one or more oils. Cereal Products & Food Science Research
Low-fat muffins, soft-serve ice cream, and cheddar cheese produced with Fantesk™, a natural product made from starch, water, and one or more oils.
In a swine facility near Peoria, Illinois, microbiologist Terry Whitehead collects fresh manure samples for use in tests to identify bacteria that may be involved in odor production. Fermentation Biotechnology Research
In a swine facility near Peoria, Illinois, microbiologist Terry Whitehead collects fresh manure samples for use in tests to identify bacteria that may be involved in odor production
ARS Culture Collection ampules in cold storage. Microbial Genomics & Bioprocessing Research
ARS Culture Collection ampules in cold storage.
Fifty-five percent of dried kenaf stalks will be used to make paper. Waste products from the process can be made into fertilizer and feed binder. New Crops and Processing Technology Research
New uses for Kenaf: Fifty-five percent of dried kenaf stalks will be used to make paper, and waste products from the process can be made into fertilizer and feed binder.
 
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Research Leader Loyd Wax examines soybeans in a weed management study. Invasive Weed Management Research Unit
Research Leader Loyd Wax examines soybeans in a weed management study.
Postdoctoral research scientist Adriana Ortiz-Lopez uses a spectrophotometer to examine the different pigments contained in canola seed extracts while plant physiologist John Whitmarsh prepares a new sample for analysis. Photosynthesis Research Unit
Postdoctoral research scientist Adriana Ortiz-Lopez uses a spectrophotometer to examine the different pigments contained in canola seed extracts while plant physiologist John Whitmarsh prepares a new sample for analysis.
These ears of corn demonstrate some of the different mutations maintained at the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center Soybean/Maize Germplasm, Pathology and Genetics Research Unit
These ears of corn demonstrate some of the different mutations maintained at the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center.
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