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Collins, Wanda W
Director
Wanda.Collins@ars.usda.gov
(301) 504-6591
10300 BALTIMORE BLVD. RM. 231, BLDG. 003, BARC-WEST Beltsville MD 20705
Mission:
The Plant Sciences Institute research mission is to develop biological, chemical, and physical processes and principles including bioregulation that will: improve pest management systems, improve crop quality, and production efficiency, lead to new varieties, improve food quality, improveconservation of natural resources, improve environmental quality, support regulatory and action agenties, respond to research needs identified by farmers and other "customers" and contribute to advances in biotechnology and other societal benefits. Environmentally friendly, economically viable sustainable production systems are being developed for agrononic and horticultural crops. The Institute's mission is accomplished through complex and exceptionally difficult fundamental and applied research programs in 14 laboratories and in collaborative programs with other Institutes.
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Last Modified: 05/13/2009
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