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mycoplasmas, spiroplasmas, etc. Viruses Walnut Warm season perennial grasses (includes dallisgrass, bluestems, Water resources Watersheds Watersheds and river basins, general Weather Weeds Wetland and riparian systems Wheat, other Wild animals Wild birds Wildlife and natural fisheries, general/other Wildlife habitats Wine grapes Winter annual grasses (includes annual ryegrass) Winter annual legumes (includes subterranean clover, arrowleaf clover) Wood and wood products Wool fiber Ornamental trees and shrubs A Survey of Eriophyid Mites Occurring in Nurseries in Oregon Accurate Identification and Gene Expression in Relation to Virulence of Rhizoctonia Isolates Infecting Turfgrasses Accurate Identification and Gene Expression in Relation to Virulence of Rhizoctonia Spp. Alternatives to Methyl Bromide Usda-Paw Project Work Plan: Forest Tree Nurseries (Masters) Alternatives to Methyl Bromide Usda-Paw Project Work Plan: Forest Tree Nurseries (Osu) Alternatives to Methyl Bromide Usda-Paw Project Work Plan: Forest Tree Nurseries (U of Wa) Alternatives to Methyl Bromide Usda-Paw Project Work Plan: Forest Tree Nurseries (Wsu) Asian Citrus Psyllid Attractants and Repellents Behavioral Ecology of Host Selection by the Asian Longhorned Beetle: Development of a Detection Methods Biocontrol of Exotic Pest Insects Biofumigation of Bark-Based Media with Muscodor Albus Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer and Quarantine Services Biological Control of Invasive and Exotic Pests Biological Control of the Coffee Berry Borer Biological, Microclimate, and Transport Processes Affecting Pest Control Application Technology Biologically Based Management Strategies for Control of Soil-Borne Pathogens ....an Alternative to Methyl Bromide Pre-Plant Soil Fumigation Biology and Control of the Emerald Ash Borer Biology and Epidemiology of Emerging Plant Pathogenic Oomycetes Biology and Management of Soilborne Diseases of Horticultural Crops Center for Research on Botanical Dietary Supplements Characterization of Variation and Mechanisms of Resistance and Susceptibility of Asian and North American Ash Species to Emerald Ash Borer Chemical Signals for Managing Insects Citrus Leafminer Sex Pheromone Development and Application Classical Biological Control of Insect Pests of Crops in the Northeastern U.S. Collection and Field Evaluation of Potential Biological Control Agents for Emerald Ash Borer in Russia Conservation, Characterization, and Genetic Improvement of Subtropical and Tropical Ornamental Germplasm Container Soilless Substrate Component Fertility for the Northwest Nursery Industry Crop Protection and Production Strategies for Horticultural Crops Delivery and Response Management System of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests Detection, Identification, and Characterization of New and Emerging Viral and Bacterial Diseases of Ornamental Plants Determining the Efficacy of a Systems Approach for Producing Nursery Stock Free of Plant Pathogenic Phytophthora Species Develop An Effective Mating Disruption Formulation for Dogwood Borer to Reduce Reliance on Organ-Ophosphate Insecticides in Apple Orchards. Developing a Regional Risk-Assessment Model for Invasive Woody Plants in the North Central U.S. Developing Non-Invasive Nursery Crops Developing Non-Invasive Nursery Crops Development of Biologically-Based Strategies for Managing Insect Pests of Horticultural Crops Development of Cdna Microarrays for Gene Expression Research in Floricultural Crops Domestic, Exotic, and Emerging Diseases of Citrus, Vegetables, and Ornamentals (Deed) Evaluation of Alternative Substrate Sources for Widespread Use in Container Nursery Production Evaluation of Aronia Germplasm for Use As An Alternative to Invasive Exotic Landscape Shrubs Evaluation of Brassica Germplasm for Resistance to Turnip Aphid (Lipaphis Erysimi) Evaluation of Production Practices, Disease Resistance and Insect Control Measures for Nursery Crops Exotic, Emerging, Re-Emerging, and Invasive Plant Diseases of Horticultural Crops Genetic Improvement of Landscape Trees for Disease and Pest Tolerance, Non-Invasiveness, and Ornamental Traits Genetic Resources, Evaluation and Information Management of Woody Landscape Plant Germplasm Genetics, Genetic Improvement, and Improved Production Efficiency of Nursery Crops Genetics, Genetic Resource Evaluation, and Genetic Improvement of Landscape Trees and Shrubs Genome-Wide Functional Analysis of Small Rnas in Phytophthora Genome-Wide Profiling and Analysis of Phytophthora Small Rnas Genomics-Based Discovery of Novel Traits in Beneficial Plant-Associated Pseudomonas Spp. Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease Herbarium-Based Investigation of Ornamental Plants of Southern Arizona Herbarium-Based Investigation of Ornamental Plants of the New York Metropolitan Area Identification of Factors Predisposing Woody Ornamentals to Ambrosia Beetle Attack Identification of Plant-Derived Chemicals That Are Attractive Or Toxic to Pest Insects Influence of Root Growth, Development, and Function on Horticultural Crop Productivity and Quality Inoculum Thresholds Necessary for Infection of Selected Host Species by Phytophthora Ramorum Integrated Horticultural Production Systems for Water Quality Protection and Water Conservation Invasion Biology of Invasive Species: Biocontrol and Related Technologies for Exotic Insect Pests, with Emphasis on Asian Longhorned Beetle Invasive Species Management Template Development with An Initial Emphasis on Thrips Investigating Novel Approaches That Reduce Risk of Ambrosia Beetle Attack in Commercial Nurseries Investigation into the Pathology and Entomology of Huanglongbing and Citrus Canker Ipm Technologies for Subtropical Insect Pests Irrigation Method and Substrate Composition for Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency for Containerized Crops Irrigation Method and Substrate Composition for Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency for Containerized Nursery Crops Management of Invasive Scarabs, Root Weevils, and Other Beetles of Quarantine Significance in Horticultural, Turf, and Nursery Crops Management of Root-Knot Nematodes and Other Soilborne Pests in Floriculture Production Systems Management of Whitefly Biotypes on Floral and Nursery Crops Measurement and Modeling Plant Water Use to Quantify Nursery Water Requirements Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Red Raspberry and Forestry Nurseries Minor Use Pesticide - Food/ornamentals Minor Use Pesticide Testing on Floral and Nursery Crops Minor Use Pesticides Umbrella Project Molecular Characterization of the Causal Agents of Citrus Huanglongbing - Genome Sequencing Project Molecular Systematic and Genetic Studies of Tropical Ornamental Species Monitoring and Control Strategies for the Asian Longhorned Beetle Monitoring Migration, Population Structure and Evolution of the Sudden Oak Death Pathogen Phytophthora Ramorum in North America Natural Enemies of Wood Borers Attacking Sugar Maple: Potential Biocontrol Agents for the Asian Longhorn Beetle Nematode, Disease, Weed, Insect and Mite Control on Minor Food Crops and Ornamentals Optimization of Attract and Kill Formulation for Colorado Potato Beetle Control Ornamental and Vegetable Research in the Gulf South Pesticide Registration on Ornamental Crops Pesticide Trials in Vegetable and Ornamental Crops to Support the Ir-4 Program Plant Genetic Resource and Information Management Production Management Research for Horticultural Crops in the Gulf South Production of Phytophthora Ramorum-Infected Rhododendron and Camellia Tissue for Cphst Sod Diagnostics Proficiency Testing Proposal to Develop New Plant Hardiness Map Data for the United States Protection of Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture Commodities and Ornamentals from Exotic Insects Research on Natural Enemies of Brown Marmorated Stinkbug and Soybean Aphid in Korea Screening Spiraea Species and Cultivars for Invasive Potential and Ornamental Quality in the Southeast Sensitive Detection of Single and Mixed Viral Infections in Ornamental Plants at All Stages of the Propagation Cycle Small Fruit and Ornamental Genetic Research for the Mid-South Support Development of the North American Plant Collections Consortium Survey of the Caribbean for Natural Enemies of the Diaprepes Root Weevil Systematics of Beetles Important to Agriculture, Arboriculture, and Biological Control Taxonomy and Genetic Diversity Assessment of Landscape Trees and Shrubs Understanding and Managing Thiamethoxam and Imidacloprid Resistance in the Colorado Potato Beetle Use of Wetland Systems to Treat Nursery Runoff Utility Adapted Tree Research, Production and Out-Planting Project Validating Risk-Assessment Models for the Evaluation of Non-Native Woody Plants in the Chicago Region Water Quality Protection Using Bioremediation and Decision Support Technologies Woody Ornamental Genomic Research in the Southeastern United States       Plans & Reports USDA Research, Education, and Economics Task Force Report Annual Performance Report Annual Performance Plan Big Picture of ARS Research Strategic Plan ARS-CSREES Collaborative Relationship Related Links Research Timeline Hall of Fame Manuscripts (TEKTRAN) Publications for Sale at GPO Publications for Sale at National Technical Information Service Federal Depository Libraries Latest News   From Golf to Gulf, Drainage Industry Greens   Irrigating with Recycled Water   New Triclosan Test Developed     Last Modified: 01/14/2009 ARS Home | USDA.gov | Site Map | Policies and Links  FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Nondiscrimination Statement | Information Quality | USA.gov | White House