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Arnold, Calvin E
Laboratory Director
calvin.arnold@ars.usda.gov
(772) 462-5810
U.S. HORTICULTURAL RES LAB 2001 S. ROCK ROAD Fort Pierce FL 34945
Mission:
The U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory has national responsibility to conduct high priority research related to the following objectives:
Develop new control methods for insect pests of citrus and other subtropical fruits, vegetables and ornamentals;
Conduct basic physiological, biochemical, and pathological research on postharvest problems of horticultural crops;
Develop new citrus scion and rootstock varieties that have enhanced tolerance to environmental stress, resistance to diseases and pests, improved fruit quality and yield;
Conduct research on bacterial, fungal, nematode, and viral diseases
of subtropical crops to improve crop production;
Develop alternatives and solutions to environmental stresses that cause losses in crop growth, survival, and production;
Develop alternatives for methyl bromide fumigation;
Conduct research to understand and reduce any negative impact of horticultural crop production on water quality and water conservation.
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Last Modified: 11/07/2008
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