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Roy Scott
Crop Production and Protection
General Biological Science
Oilseeds & Bioscience

Phone: (301) 504-4670
Fax: (301) 504-6191
Room 4-2218

GWCC-BLTSVL
5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705-5139

Projects (Appropriated | All ) 235 projects listed

Development of Domestic Natural Rubber-Producing Industrial Crops Through Biotechnology
Integrated Management of Pests Affecting Cotton: Plant Genetics, Biocontrol, and Novel Methods of Pest Estimation
Crop and Weed Responses to Increasing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
Enhancing the Sustainability of Cotton Production in the Southeast Usa
Physiological and Genetic Basis of Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Content of Fruits and Vegetables
Phytonutrient Biochemistry, Physiology, and Transport
Genomics and Proteomics of Stored-Product Insects for Development of New Biopesticides
Biologically and Ecologically Based Knowledge for Integrated Weed Management Systems
Improving Potato Market Quality Through Postharvest Physiology
Chemistry of Natural Products for Pest Management and Crop Development
Enhance Hard Spring and Durum Wheat Quality and Utilization
Oat Quality Improvement
Enhance Wheat Quality and Utilization in the Western U.S.
Enhancement of Blueberry, Strawberry, and Brambles Through Molecular Approaches
Plant Resistance, Biology, and Resistance Management of Insect Pests of Corn
Molecular Developmental Genetics of Pollen and Pollen-Pistil Interactions in Crop Plants
Genomic Approaches to Improving Transport and Detoxification of Selected Mineral Elements in Crop Plants
Biologically Based Weed Management: Fundamental Research on Dormancy and the Genetics of Weeds
Sucrose Accumulation and Retention in Sugarbeets
Identification and Characterization of Genes Important During Seed Development in Legumes
Physiological and Genetic Basis of Cotton Acclimation to Abiotic Stress
Biological Control of Invasive Plants of the Northern Great Plains
Resistance Management and Injury Potential of Lepidopterous Pests to Transgenic Cottons
Physiological/biochemical Mechanisms Associated with Genetic Alteration of Soybean Quality and Productivity
Control of Perennial and Annual Weeds Umbrella Project
Coordinated Analysis of Soybean Breeding Germplasm
Development of Efficient and Practical Methods for Producing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
Germplasm Development for Southern Plains Rangeland and Pasture Landscapes
Molecular Resources for the Improvement of Tropical Crops
Pseudomonas Syringae Systems Biology
Resources for Identification of Plant Disease Resistance Regulatory Sequences, Genes and Signaling Components for Crop Protection Strategies
Exotic Pathogens of Citrus
Enhancing Resistance to Diseases and Abiotic Stresses in Alfalfa and Edible Legumes
Molecular and Genetic Enhancement of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Sorghum
Genetic Improvement of Perennial Forage and Turf Grasses for the Southern United States
Genetic Improvement of Perennial Forage and Turf Grasses for the Southern United States
Improved Plant Genetic Resources for Pastures and Rangelands in the Temperate Semiarid Regions of the Western U.S.
Vegetable Grafting for Resistance to Soilborne Diseases
Combining Conventional and Molecular Techniques to Improve Seed Cotton Value
Identification of Functional Sequence in Plant Genomes Through Bioinformatic, Genomic, and Genetic Approaches
Potato Germplasm Enhancement Through Trait Discovery, Genetic Evaluation and Incorporation
Genetic Improvement of Sugarcane by Conventional and Molecular Approaches
Evaluation, Enhancement, Genetics and Breeding of Lettuce, Spinach, and Melon
Genomics, Germplasm Evaluation, and Genetic Improvement of Oats
Breeding Selection and Molecular Characterization for Improved Sugar Beet Germplasm
Increasing the Competitive Position of U.S. Soybeans in Global Markets Through Genetic Diversity and Plant Breeding
Genomics and Molecular Approaches to Wheat Traits
Defining the Genetic Diversity and Structure of the Soybean Genome and Applications to Gene Discovery in Soybean and Wheat Germplasm
Genetic Enhancement of Turfgrass Germplasm for Reduced Input Sustainability
Sunflower Germplasm Diversification and Characterization Utilizing Wild Sunflower Species, Cytogenetics, and Applied Genomics
Functional and Structural Genetic Analysis of Soybean and Other Legumes
Characterization of Stress Resistance Genes and Mechanisms, & Improvement and Genotyping of Wheat and Barley Germplasm for the Western U.S.
Development of Integrated Systems for Subtropical/tropical Fruit Crop Production
Soybean Diseases As Influenced by Agronomic Practices, Soybean Genotypes and Reduced Tillage
Genetic Enhancement of Quality Constituents in Solanaceous Vegetables
Genetic and Cultural Practice Improvement for Sustainable Cotton Production
Genetic Improvement of Landscape Trees for Disease and Pest Tolerance, Non-Invasiveness, and Ornamental Traits
Genomics, Germplasm Evaluation, and Genetic Improvement of Oats
Genetic Analysis of Selection Response in Maize Populations
Breeding High-Quality Corn for Low-Input and Organic Farming Systems
Soybean Genetic Management and Utilization
Operating and Developing the Germplasm Resources Information Network for the U.S. Genetic Resources Program
Molecular Characterization and Diversity Assessment of Cocoa Germplasm in the Americas
Small Fruit and Ornamental Genetic Research for the Mid-South
Genetics, Genetic Resource Evaluation, and Genetic Improvement of Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Preservation and Quality Assessment of Plant Genetic Resources
Taxonomy and Genetic Diversity Assessment of Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Conservation, Management and Genetic Enhancement of Sorghum Genetic Resources and Associated Information
Conservation, Evaluation, and Information Management of Arid Land Plant Genetic Resources
Genetics and Genomics of Grape Growth, Development, and Quality
Pacific Fruit Genetic Resource Management and Sustainable Production Systems
Improvement of Prunus and Vitis Scions for Fruit Quality and Pest Resistance
Research to Develop Strategies and Technologies for Preserving Plant Genetic Diversity in Ex Situ Genebanks
Improved Food Quality in Dry Bean Using Genetic and Molecular Approaches
An Integrated Database and Bioinformatics Resource for Small Grains
Sunflower Germplasm Development for Improved Insect and Disease Resistance
National Rhizobium Germplasm Resource Collection, Genetic Resource Management, Systematics, and Bioinformatics
Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Hessian Fly Resistance in Soft Winter Wheat
National Cotton Variety Test Program
Genetic-Physiological Team Research to Improve Production, Fiber Quality and Competitive Ability of Cotton
Functional and Structural Genetic Analysis of Soybean and Other Legumes
Sugarbeet Germplasm Development and Innovative Genetic and Management Approaches to Reducing Losses Caused by Pathogens
Plant Explorations to Acquire Crop Genetic Resources
Discovering and Using Disease Resistance Genes in Phaseolus Vulgaris for the Control of Rusts
Seed Increase and Phytosanitary Assessment of Quarantined and Tropically-Adapted Genetic Resources
Genetic Resource Management of Tropical/subtropical Genetic Resources and Associated Information
Conservation and Utilization of Potato Genetic Resources
Management and Genetic Characterization of Agricultural and Biotechnological Microbial Resources
Sunflower Germplasm Diversification and Characterization Utilizing Wild Sunflower Species, Cytogenetics, and Applied Genomics
Characterization, Conversion, and Improvement of Common Bean Germplasm
Molecular Genetic Tools for Potato and Fruit Tree Improvement
Exchange of Crop Genetic Resources and Associated Documentation for the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System
Reducing Soybean Yield Losses Through Genetic Improvement
Genetics and Genetic Improvement of Disease Resistance and Quality Traits in Watermelon, Broccoli, and Leafy Green Brassicas
Genomics and Bioinformatics Research in Agriculturally Important Organisms
Genetic and Genomic Approaches to Improve Peanut and Corn Resistance to Disease and Aflatoxin Contamination
Conservation and Utilization of the Genetic Resources of Apples, Grapes, and Tart Cherries
Development of Improved Peanut Germplasm and Resistance to Disease and Nematode Pests
Defining the Genetic Diversity and Structure of the Soybean Genome and Applications to Gene Discovery in Soybean and Wheat Germplasm
Molecular Analysis of Development to Improve Cotton Fiber
Development of Soybean Geneotypes and Management Systems for Early Season and Stress Environments
Improvement of Pest Resistance and Quality Traits of Soybean
Genomics and Molecular Approaches to Wheat Traits
Genetic Improvement of Southernpeas and Peppers
Management of Genetic Resources for Vitis, Prunus, Juglans, Ficus, Olea, Pistacia, Punica, Diospyros, Actinidia, and Morus
Cool Season Grain Legume Genetic Enhancement and Pathology
Management of Citrus and Date Genetic Resources and Information
Conservation, Characterization, and Evaluation of Crop Genetic Resources and Associated Information
Evaluation, Enhancement, Genetics and Breeding of Lettuce, Spinach, and Melon
Wildrice Breeding, Genetics, and Genetic Resources
Genomics, Germplasm Development and Ipm of Hop
Commercialization of New Industrial Crop Germplasm and Cropping Systems
Response of Diverse Rice Germplasm to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
Development and Characterization of Genetic Resources for Agronomic and Quality Traits Using Genomic Tools
Develop Stress-Resistant Dry Bean Germplasm and Sustainable Pest Management Strategies for Edible Legumes
Improving Grape Rootstock and Scion Pest and Disease Resistance
Identification of Plant Genetic Mechanisms That Influence Insect-Pollinator Preference
Increasing the Competitive Position of U.S. Soybeans in Global Markets Through Genetic Diversity and Plant Breeding
Research, Acquisition, Management, and Documentation of Plant Genetic Resources
Development and Characterization of Genetic Resources for Agronomic and Quality Traits Using Genomic Tools
Genetic Enhancement for Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Hard Winter Wheat
Response of Diverse Rice Germplasm to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
Genetic Improvement of Freezing Tolerance in Winter Wheat
Germplasm Enhancement and Genetic Improvement of Cotton
Genomic Characterization and Manipulation of Value-Added Traits from Rye for Utilization in Wheat Improvement
Genetics, Genetic Improvement, and Improved Production Efficiency of Nursery Crops
Improvement of Hard Red Spring and Durum Wheat for Disease Resistance and Quality Using Genetics and Genomics
Plant Genetic Resource and Information Management
The Maize Genetics and Genomics Database
Genetic Improvement of Citrus
Characterization of Stress Resistance Genes and Mechanisms, & Improvement and Genotyping of Wheat and Barley Germplasm for the Western U.S.
Breeding Selection and Molecular Characterization for Improved Sugar Beet Germplasm
Genetic Enhancement of Potatoes for Nutritional and Processing Quality and for Resistance to Diseases
Cytogenetic Manipulation of Durum Wheat by Classical and Molecular Techniques
Curation and Development of the Soybean Breeder's Toolbox and Its Integration with Other Plant Genome Databases
Combining Conventional and Molecular Techniques to Improve Seed Cotton Value
Conservation and Characterization of Germplasm of Selected Vegetable Crops
Management of Temperate Fruit Nut and Specialty Crop Genetic Resources
Genetic Dissection of Seedling Cold Tolerance in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)
Arctic and Subarctic Plant Genetic Resources Conservation, Research, and Information Management
The U.S. National Fungus Collections and Development of on-Line Resources About Fungi
Improving Rust and Fhb Resistance in Hard Red Spring Wheat Through Genetics and Genomics
Cotton Genetic Resource Management
Characterizing and Conserving the Genetic Diversity of Carya Populations
Acquisition, Evaluation and Conservation of Temperate Forage Legume Genetic Resources
Genetic Improvement of Sugarcane by Conventional and Molecular Approaches
Conservation and Utilization of Maize Genetic Stocks
Conservation, Characterization, and Genetic Improvement of Subtropical and Tropical Ornamental Germplasm
Enhancement of Sugarcane Germplasm for Development of Cultivars and Sustainable Production
Cotton Genomics and Genetic Analysis
Bioinformatic Methods and Tools to Predict Small Grain Field Performance
Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical/tropical Fruit Crops, Sugarcane, and Tripsacum Genetic Resources
Evaluation and Improvement of Cereal Germplasm for Disease Resistance and Winter-Hardiness
Genetic Improvement of Fruit Crops Through Functional Genomics and Breeding
Identification of Functional Sequence in Plant Genomes Through Bioinformatic, Genomic, and Genetic Approaches
Stone Fruit Breeding and Development
Genetic Improvement and Evaluation of Hard Winter and Spring Wheats
Development of Pest, Disease Resistance, and Stress Tolerance in Apple Rootstocks
Dissecting Complex Traits in Maize and Biofuel Grasses by Applying Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Genetic Resources
Genetic and Genomic Approaches to Improve Insect Resistance and Other Value-Added Traits in Wheat, Barley, and Sorghum
Pecan Genetics and Improvement
Molecular and Genetic Enhancement of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Sorghum
Genomic and Genetic Analysis of the Cereal Circadian System and Crop Production
Development of An International Marker Assisted Selection Program for Cacao
Management of National Small Grains Collection Resources
Small Grains Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement
Physiology and Genetic Improvement of Small Fruit Crops
Enhancing Corn with Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination and Insect Damage
Determination and Characterization of Unintended Effects in Genetically Modified Food Crops
Allium, Cucumis, and Daucus Germplasm Enhancement, Genetics, and Biochemistry
Systematics, Genetic Diversity Assessment, and Acquisition of Potatoes, Carrots, and Their Related Wild Relatives
Enhancing Disease Resistance and Oil Quality Attributes of Peanut
Nonchemical Pest Control and Enhanced Sugar Beet Germplasm Via Traditional and Molecular Technologies
Potato Germplasm Enhancement Through Trait Discovery, Genetic Evaluation and Incorporation
Enhancement of Small Fruit Germplasm Through Genomic Characterization and Genetic Improvement with Emphasis on Disease Resistance
Education and Visitor Services at the U.S. National Arboretum
Development of Potato Varieties and Germplasm with Improved Resistances, Production Efficiencies, and Tuber Qualities for the Western U.S.
Genetic Analyses and Trait Mapping to Exploit Untapped Genetic Diversity in Sorghum
Metabolism and Analysis of Cereal Phytochemicals
Plant and Seed Chemistry Genetics
Enhancement of Sorghum for Bioenergy, Feed, and Food Value
Genetic Improvement of Maize and Pearl Millet for Resistance to Insects and Aflatoxin
Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project (Gem)
Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (Gem)
Using Genetic Diversity of Improve Quantitative Disease Resistance and Agronomic Traits of Corn
Potato Genetics, Cytogenetics, Disease Resistance, and Pre-Breeding Utilizing Wild and Cultivated Species
Physiological Mechanisms That Determine Crop Response to Irrigation, Disease and Production Practices
Biochemical and Genetic Basis of Sucrose Partitioning in Sugarcane Stalks for Sucrose and Biofuel Production
Genetic Exchange and Gene Flow Risks from Plants in Agriculture
Molecular Approaches to Enhance Plant Nutrient Content, Shelf-Life and Stress Tolerance
Molecular Resources for the Improvement of Tropical Crops
Physiological/biochemical Mechanisms Associated with Genetic Alteration of Soybean Quality and Productivity
Production of Wheat Germplasm with Enhanced Baking Quality
Molecular Genetic Approaches to Pest and Pathogen Resistance in Sugar Beet, Beta Vulgaris L.
Functional Genomics of Agronomic Traits in Developing Seed and Pollen in Maize and Sorghum
Chloroplast Genetic Engineering
Testing of Advanced Potato Germplasm for Biotic and Abiotic Resistances, Yield and Profitability Components
Improvement of Barley Seed Quality Through Molecular and Functional Genomic Analysis of Gene Expression
Functional Genomics of Cereal Disease Defense
Genetic Enhancement of Soybean Seed Value by Biotechnology
Using Functional and Applied Genomics to Improve Stress and Disease Resistance in Fruit Trees
Genetic Mechanisms and Molecular Genetic Resources for Maize
Physiological and Genetic Basis of Cotton Acclimation to Abiotic Stress
Sucrose Accumulation and Retention in Sugarbeets
Influence of Root Growth, Development, and Function on Horticultural Crop Productivity and Quality
Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Pharmaceutical and Agrichemical Applications
Characterization and Enhancement of Plant Resistance to Water-Deficit and Thermal Stresses
Discovery and Development of Natural Product-Based Weed Management Methods
Identification and Characterization of Genes Important During Seed Development in Legumes
Physiological, Biochemical and Genetic Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism in Cereal Tissues
Genetic Improvement of Barley
Molecular Tools to Minimize Risk in Genetically Engineered Crops
Molecular Analysis of Effects of Environment on Wheat Flour Quality and Allergenic Potential
Functional Genomics for Improving Nutrients and Quality in Alfalfa and Soybean
Transgene Management Through Site-Specific Recombination
Molecular Mechanisms of Phytochrome Signaling and Gene Regulation
Molecular Developmental Genetics of Pollen and Pollen-Pistil Interactions in Crop Plants
Molecular Genetics of Ethylene Biosynthesis
Functional Genomics of Plant Architecture
Genomics Approaches for Improving Nutritional Quality of Food Crop Species
Modification of Soybean Seed Composition for Food, Feed, and Other Industrial Uses
Evaluation of the Quality and Safety of Transgenic Soybeans
Genomics and Proteomics Approaches to Broadening Resistance of Soybean to Pests and Pathogens
Genetic Engineering of Floral Bulb Crops for Virus and Nematode Resistance
Positional Cloning in Maize of Genes That Regulate Plant Architecture
Genomic Approaches to Improving Transport and Detoxification of Selected Mineral Elements in Crop Plants
Identifying and Manipulating Determinants of Photosynthate Production and Partitioning
Staffing and Operation for National Clonal Repositories for Plant Germplasm
Headquarters-Held Funds for Germplasm Resources Evaluation
Evaluation of Germplasm of Horticultural and Sugarcrops
Information Transfer - Genetic Resources
Genetics, Breeding and Enhancement of Sugarbeet Germplasm for Resistance and Productivity
Functional Genomics for Identification of Soybean Quality Trait Genes
Genetics and Genomics of Sweet Potato and Other Speciality Crops for Improved Quality and Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Enhancement of Blueberry, Strawberry, and Brambles Through Molecular Approaches

Program Teams
Rangeland, Pasture, and Forages (205)
Plant Genetic Resources, Genomics and Genetic Improvement (301) (co-leader)
Plant Biological and Molecular Processes (302)
 
     
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