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.