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Jack Okamuro
Crop Production and Protection
General Biological Science
Plant Physiology & Cotton

Phone: (301) 504-5912
Fax: (301) 504-6191
Room 4-2220
5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
GWCC-BLTSVL
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705-5139

Projects (Appropriated | All ) 221 projects listed

Production of Value-Added Lipids, Biofuels, and Biobased Products from Fats and Oils
Value-Added Products from Forages and Biomass Energy Crops
Enzyme-Based Technologies for Milling Grains and Producing Biobased Products and Fuels
Development of Domestic Natural Rubber-Producing Industrial Crops Through Biotechnology
Production, Stabilization, and Formulation of Microbial Agents and Natural Products
Crop and Weed Responses to Increasing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
Biologically and Ecologically Based Knowledge for Integrated Weed Management Systems
Evolutionary Enzymes and Separation Processes for Improved Biorefining of Crops and Residues
Improving Potato Market Quality Through Postharvest Physiology
Cost-Effective Bioprocess Technologies for Production of Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Genomics and Engineering of Stress-Tolerant Microbes for Lower Cost Production of Biofuels and Bioproducts
Chemistry of Natural Products for Pest Management and Crop Development
Microbial Catalysts to Produce Fuel Ethanol and Value Added Products
Improving the Performance of Alternative Fuels and Co-Products from Vegetable Oils
Industrially Robust Enzymes and Microorganisms for Production of Sugars and Ethanol from Agricultural Biomass
Economic Competitiveness of Renewable Fuels Derived from Grains and Related Biomass
Identifying and Manipulating Determinants of Photosynthate Production and Partitioning
Soil and Crop Management Systems to Sustain Agricultural Production and Environmental Quality in the Northern Great Plains
Dryland Cropping Systems Management for the Central Great Plains
Ecologically-Based Soil and Crop Management Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
Conservation Systems Research for Improving Environmental Quality and Producer Profitability
Egg Processing Safety, Quality and Security
Molecular Analysis of Effects of Environment on Wheat Flour Quality and Allergenic Potential
Production of Wheat Germplasm with Enhanced Baking Quality
Biologically Based Weed Management: Fundamental Research on Dormancy and the Genetics of Weeds
Ecologically-Based Management of Insect Pests of Corn
Impact of Soil Resource Management on Soil Biochemical and Chemical Processes
Systems and Technologies for Sustainable Site-Specific Soil and Crop Management
Fiber Extrusion to Improve Use and Production of Ethanol Byproducts
Soil Resource Evaluation of Management Systems to Enhance Agroecosystem Sustainability
Development of Efficient and Practical Methods for Producing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
Development of Efficient and Practical Methods for Producing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
Soil Management Systems for Dryland and Irrigated Cropping Systems
Soil Organic Matter and Nutrient Cycling to Sustain Agriculture in the Southeastern Usa
Soil Conservation Systems for Sustainability of Pacific Northwest Agriculture
Soil Conservation Systems for Sustainability of Pacific Northwest Agriculture
Biogeochemical Processes Influencing Formation and Stabilization of Soil Organic Matter and Soil Structure
Soil Response to Conservation Tillage in a Cotton-Peanut Rotation
Farming Practices for the Northern Corn Belt to Protect Soil Resources, Support Biofuel Production and Reduce Global Warming Potential
Improving Soil and Nutrient Management Systems for Sustained Productivity and Environmental Quality
Pseudomonas Syringae Systems Biology
Crop and Soil Management Systems for Water Quality Protection and Agricultural Sustainability
Resources for Identification of Plant Disease Resistance Regulatory Sequences, Genes and Signaling Components for Crop Protection Strategies
Integrated Pest Management Systems for Conventional and Organically Produced Vegetable Crops
Hydrologic and Environmental Impacts of Conservation Practices in Oklahoma Agricultural Watersheds
Improved Knowledge of Virulence Factors to Develop Postharvest Decay Control Strategies
Systematics of Alternaria Spp. Associated with Tree Fruits and International Commerce
Object Modeling and Scaling of Landscape Processes and Conservation Effects in Agricultural Systems
Potato Germplasm Enhancement Through Trait Discovery, Genetic Evaluation and Incorporation
Vegetable Grafting for Resistance to Soilborne Diseases
Identification of Functional Sequence in Plant Genomes Through Bioinformatic, Genomic, and Genetic Approaches
Combining Conventional and Molecular Techniques to Improve Seed Cotton Value
Genetic Improvement of Sugarcane by Conventional and Molecular Approaches
Breeding Selection and Molecular Characterization for Improved Sugar Beet Germplasm
Evaluation, Enhancement, Genetics and Breeding of Lettuce, Spinach, and Melon
Metabolism and Analysis of Cereal Phytochemicals
Managing Dairy Farms for Environmental Stewardship and Profit
Plant and Seed Chemistry Genetics
Genetic Improvement of Perennial Forage and Turf Grasses for the Southern United States
Molecular and Genetic Enhancement of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Sorghum
Characterization of Stress Resistance Genes and Mechanisms, & Improvement and Genotyping of Wheat and Barley Germplasm for the Western U.S.
Genomics, Germplasm Evaluation, and Genetic Improvement of Oats
Converting Alaska Fish by-Products into Value Added Ingredients and Products
Increasing the Competitive Position of U.S. Soybeans in Global Markets Through Genetic Diversity and Plant Breeding
Molecular Analysis of Development to Improve Cotton Fiber
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
Sunflower Germplasm Diversification and Characterization Utilizing Wild Sunflower Species, Cytogenetics, and Applied Genomics
Functional and Structural Genetic Analysis of Soybean and Other Legumes
Enhancing Sustainability of Potato Systems in the Northeast
Mechanistic Process-Level Crop Simulation Models for Research and on-Farm Decision Support
Sustaining Peanut Cropping Systems Competitiveness
Genetic Improvement of Floral Crops for Pest, Disease, and Stress Tolerance and Ornamental Qualities
Mechanistic Process-Level Crop Simulation Models for Assessment of Agricultural Systems
Mechanistic Process-Level Crop Simulation Models for Research and on-Farm Decision Support
Development of a Domestic Source for Production of Ricinoleate and Other Industrial-Use Fatty Acids
Molecular Analysis of Development to Improve Cotton Fiber
Determination and Characterization of Unintended Effects in Genetically Modified Food Crops
Agroforestry Practices and Systems for Family Farms
Metabolism and Analysis of Cereal Phytochemicals
Critical Fluids for Processing Agrimaterials
Molecular Resources for the Improvement of Tropical Crops
Genetic Exchange and Gene Flow Risks from Plants in Agriculture
Molecular Approaches to Enhance Plant Nutrient Content, Shelf-Life and Stress Tolerance
Soil Carbon Cycling, Trace Gas Emission, Tillage and Crop Residue Management
Physiological Mechanisms That Determine Crop Response to Irrigation, Disease and Production Practices
Enhance Market Quality, Reduce Postharvest Loss, and Increase Utilization of Deciduous Tree Fruits
Coordinated Analysis of Soybean Breeding Germplasm
Improvement of Barley Seed Quality Through Molecular and Functional Genomic Analysis of Gene Expression
Physiological/biochemical Mechanisms Associated with Genetic Alteration of Soybean Quality and Productivity
Chloroplast Genetic Engineering
Developing Bioconversion Processes for High-Value Carbohydrate Products
Physiological and Genetic Basis of Cotton Acclimation to Abiotic Stress
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
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
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
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
Production of Wheat Germplasm with Enhanced Baking Quality
Assessing Climate, Soil and Landscape Processes Affecting Agricultural Ecosystems
Genomics Approaches for Improving Nutritional Quality of Food Crop Species
Modification of Soybean Seed Composition for Food, Feed, and Other Industrial Uses
Conservation Systems Research for Improving Environmental Quality and Producer Profitability
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
Improving the Quality of Malting Barley Through Improved Selection Criteria and Quality Analysis of Breeding Lines
Developing Novel Processes for Incorporating the Unique Nutritional Amd Functional Properties of Rice into Value-Added Products
Sorting Agricultural Materials for Defects Using Imaging and Physical Methods
Genomic Approaches to Improving Transport and Detoxification of Selected Mineral Elements in Crop Plants
Viscoelastic Properties of Bio-Based Elastomeric Composites
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
Enhancement of Blueberry, Strawberry, and Brambles Through Molecular Approaches
Identifying and Manipulating Determinants of Photosynthate Production and Partitioning
Crop and Weed Responses to Increasing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
Ecological, Physiological and Genetic Aspects of Global Climate Change Impacts in Field Crop Systems
Global Change Research
Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation (Brdc)
Development of Domestic Natural Rubber-Producing Industrial Crops Through Biotechnology
Advanced Starch-Based Materials for Non-Food Applications
Protein Processing Using High-Pressure Gases and Supercritical Fluids
Development of Lactic Fermentation Bacteria for the Production of Bioactive Food Ingredients
Flax Fiber for Value-Added, Bio-Based Products
Preparation, Properties, and Commercial Applications of Starch-Lipid Compositions Prepared by Steam Jet Cooking
Harvesting and Ginning Processes to Enhance the Profitability of Stripper Cotton
Processing and Biotechnological Improvement of Foods to Prevent Obesity Related and Other Degenerative Diseases
Fiber Quality Measurements, Processing Efficiency and End Use Quality
New Microbial Systems for Utilization of Glycerol and Plant Lipids
Enhanced Utilization of Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides from Citrus Processing Waste Streams
Development of Agriculturally-Derived Biopolymer Composites for Non-Food Applications
Develop Enhanced Phytases for Animal Feed and for Incorporation into New Plant Cultivars Requiring Less Phosphorus Fertilizers
Physiological and Genetic Basis of Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Content of Fruits and Vegetables
Modification of Natural Polymers by Thermo-Mechanical Processing
Improved Cotton Quality Measurements
New and Improved Processes for Texturizing Milk Components
Develop, Enhance and Transfer Gin Technology to Improve Fiber Quality and Profits
New and Efficient Processes for Making Quality Leather
Valuable Polysaccharide-Based Products from Sugar Beet Pulp and Citrus Peel
Value Added and High-Volume Cotton Products and Processes
Integrative Processes for the Bioconversion of Fats, Oils and Their Derivatives into Biobased Materials and Products
Sustainable Technologies for Processing of Hides, Leather, Wool, and Associated Byproducts
Sustainable and Organic Management of Selected Fruits and Vegetables
New Technologies to Improve and Assess Meat Quality in Muscle Foods
Molecular Genetic Approaches for Improvement of Produce Quality
Reducing the Allergenic Properties of Peanuts
Enhancement of the Quality and Microbial Stability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables with Edible Coatings and Other Surface Treatments
Discovery of Antifungal Compounds from Low Value/underutilized Crops and Crop Co-Products
Impacts of Global Changes and Biological Control of Invasive Weeds on Western Rangelands
Characterization, Production, and Utilization of Phytochemicals from Agricultural Products
Characterization, Processing and Novel, Non-Feed Uses for Proteinaceous Rendering Byproducts
Trace Gas Exchanges in Midwest Cropping Systems
Global Change: Responses and Management Strategies for Semi-Arid Rangelands
Biocatalytic Functionalization of Plant Lipids
Structure and Moisture As Determinants of Commercially Important Cotton Fiber Properties
Industrial Products from New Crops
Improved Processes for Cucumbers, Cabbage, Sweetpotatoes, and Peppers to Make High-Quality, Nutritious Products and Reduce Pollution
Improving Potato Market Quality Through Postharvest Physiology
Enzymatic Processes for Increasing Industrial Utilization of Vegetable Oils
Health Promoting Foods: Enzymatic Modified Cereals and Their Carbohydrates
Recovery of Value-Added Products Pertaining to Health and Food Uses from Citrus Processing Waste
New Metalworking Fluids from Bio-Based Materials
Global Change and Belowground Processes in Agricultural Systems
Development & Maintenance of Flavor & Shelf-Life in Peanuts Through Improved Handling, Processing and Use of Genetic Resources
Environmental Effects on Phytochemicals in Food Crops: Connecting Global Change and Human Nutrition
Improve the Detection of Quality Attributes and Chemical Agents in Agricultural Commodities
Characterization and Control of Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Raw and Processed Grains, Legumes, and Vegetables
Improving Citrus Nutritional Properties and Quality to Benefit Human Health and Enhance Citrus Utilization
Impacts of Rising Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Temperature on Crop Growth, Reproductive Processes, Yield, and Seed Quality
Improved Isolation, Modification, and Functionality of Grain Proteins for New Product Development
Genetic Bases for the Biochemical Determinants of Wheat Quality
Predicting Interactive Effects of Co2, Temperature, and Other Environmental Factors on Agricultual Productivitiy
New Technologies to Process Value-Added, Healthy Foods from Fruits and Vegetables
Crop Sensory Quality: Basic Understanding and Instrumental Assessment
Improving the Sensory Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Fruit Products
Agricultural by-Products As Adsorbents for Environmental Remediation
Ginning and Processing Research to Enhance Quality, Profitability, and Textile Utility of Western Cottons
Enhancement of Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables and Evaluation of Commodity Treatments of Quarantined Pests
Emerging Technologies to Maintain Postharvest Quality and Control Decay of Fresh Commodities
Chemistry of Natural Products for Pest Management and Crop Development
Enhance Hard Spring and Durum Wheat Quality and Utilization
Oat Quality Improvement
Evaluation of Processing and Storage Capabilities of New and Established Potato Germplasm
Optical Properties of Small Grains for Rapid and Objective Assessment of Quality and Safety
Sensing Moisture Content and Quality of Grain and Other Agricultural Products by Dielectric Properties
The Advancement of Spectroscopic Sensors/chemometric Analysis for Quality Assessment of Fiber, Grain, and Food Commodities
Chemical Modifications of Cotton Textiles
Technologies for Assessing and Grading Quality and Condition of Cucumbers and Tree Fruits
Integrated Approach to Quality Maintenance and Evaluation of Intact and Fresh-Cut Produce
Objective Grading and End-Use Property Assessment of Single Kernels and Bulk Grain Samples
Processing Methods for Hispanic-Style Cheeses with Unique Functional Properties
Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Control of Plant Diseases in Agriculture
New and Expanded Uses of Oilseed Products and By-Products
Characterization and Improvement of Sugar Industry Process Units Impacted by New Production Practices
Enhance Wheat Quality and Utilization in the Western U.S.
Post Harvest Measurement and Management Systems to Improve Peanut Quality and Us Competitiveness
Chemical Systems for Soybean Oil Conversion to Industrial Products
Enhancing Flavor Quality and Oxidative Stability of Edible Vegetable Oils with Phytochemical Antioxidants
Enhancement of Fruit and Fruit Product Flavor Quality Using Analytical/sensory Methods
Interactions Between Land Use, Land Mgmt, and Climate Change: Relations to Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling, Trace Gases and Agroecosystems
Characterization of Grain Biochemical Components Responsible for End-Use Quality
Enhanced End Use Quality and Utilization of Sorghum Grain
Enhancement of Hard Winter Wheat Quality and Its Utility
Improved Handling and Storage Systems for Grain Quality Maintenance and Measurement
Nonfood Utilization of Cereal and Soy Based Co-Products

Program Teams
Global Change (204)
Integrated Agricultural Systems (207)
Plant Biological and Molecular Processes (302) (co-leader)
Quality and Utilization of Agricultural Products (306) (co-leader)
 
     
Last Modified: 05/06/2009
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