Crop Genetics and Production Research Unit
P O Box 345
141 Experiment Station Road
Stoneville, MS 38776
(662) 686-5241
(662) 686-5218 (fax)


The Crop Genetics and Production Research Unit is under the direction of
Dr. Lawrence D. Young,
Supervisory Plant Pathologist.


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The mission of the Crop Genetics and Production Research Unit is to:

(1) develop knowledge about the biology of the corn, cotton, and soybean plants and their genetic, physiological, and pest resistance interactions with the environment;
(2) discover heritable plant characteristics that confer resistance or tolerance to adverse environmental pressures including pests and diseases;
(3) develop genetic and production management systems that improve the productivity and grower profitability of corn, cotton, and soybeans;
(4) coordinate the National Cotton Variety Tests and the Uniform Soybean Tests for the southern U.S.;
(5) maintain and evaluate a soybean germplasm collection;
(6) release improved germplasm and varieties, and use this knowledge and new germplasm to enhance production and improve the environment.


The Crop Genetics and Production Research Unit consists of three commodities: Corn, Cotton, and Soybeans.


Support staff for overall operations of the Crop Genetics and Production Research Unit are:


For a complete listing of Crop Genetics and Production Research Unit personnel click here

	Dr. Lawrence D. Young Supervisory Plant Pathologist (662) 686-5206 voice (662) 686-5218 fax
	Ms. Vivian Collins Program Assistant O&A; (662) 686-5241 voice (662) 686-5218 fax
	Ms. Regina Jarrett Office Automation Assistant (662) 686-3124 voice (662) 686-5218 fax
	Ms. Edye LaBarre Office Automation Clerk (662) 686-5154 voice (662) 686-5218 fax

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