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Research Project: RESEARCH ON KENAF AND OTHER ALTENATIVE CROPS, VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS, AND MEDICINAL PLANTS

Location: Crop Genetics and Production Research

Project Number: 6402-21000-033-02
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Feb 29, 2004
End Date: Feb 28, 2009

Objective:
The objectives are to evaluate the potential of new or medicinal crops for production in Mississippi, develop practices for production and processing of new or medicinal crops, and to develop alternative uses of existing crops or agricultural products and byproducts produced in Mississippi.

Approach:
Conduct variety and management trials. Develop appropriate storage, transportation and processing equipment and practices. Evaluate commercial uses of kenaf fiber and other new or medicinal crops or production practices. Determine needs to exploit new markets. Measure effects of new production practices on the environment.

   

 
Project Team
Young, Lawrence
 
Project Annual Reports
  FY 2007
  FY 2006
  FY 2005
  FY 2004
 
Related National Programs
  Crop Production (305)
  Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (301)
 
 
Last Modified: 11/08/2008
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