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Air Quality

Particulate Emissions from Wind Erosion: Processes, Assessment, and Control (405902)

Animal Health

Ameliorating Livestock Losses from Abortifacient and Teratogenic Plants (404708)

Genetic Predisposition of Livestock to Infection by Mucosal Pathogens (404496)

Host Response and Antigenic Variation of Respiratory Viral Agents of Livestock (404178)

Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis of Arboviruses (405596)

Poisoning of Livestock by Various Larkspur Species(delphinium) (404681)

Vector Competence and Protection of U.S. Livestock and Wildlife from Arthropod-Borne Diseases (405591)

Animal Well-Being & Stress Control Systems

Bioenergetic Criteria for Meat Animal Environmental Management (406517)

Bioenergy & Energy Alternatives

Fiber Extrusion to Improve Use and Production of Ethanol Byproducts (405063)

Improved Plants and Production Practices for Grasslands and Biomass Crops in the Mid-Continental Usa (406507)

Crop Production

Pollination and the Development of Alternative Crop Pollinators (407812)

The Ecological Areawide Management of Leafy Spurge (405139)

Crop Protection & Quarantine

Areawide Pest Management of Corn Rootworm in Maize Production Systems (403818)

Biochemistry of Insect Pests/predators/parasitoids to Enhance Biological Control (406539)

Biological Control of Rangeland Weeds (407780)

Biologically Based Weed Management: Developing Experimental Systems for Fundamental Research on Dormancy (405729)

Biologically-Based Strategies for the Management of Sunflower Insect Pests (405220)

Decision-Making Tools for Integrated Management of Stored-Product Insects (407900)

Ecologically Based Management of Grasshoppers and Other Insect Pests in the Northern Great Plains (407772)

Enhancing Genetic Diversity, Processing Quality, and Root Maggot Resistance in Sugarbeet (407432)

Evaluation of the Performance of An Area-Wide Ipm Program for Wheat Stored at Elevators in Ks and Ok (404490)

Functional Genomics-Based Management of Stored-Product Insect Pests (407901)

Insect Cold Storage: Using Cryopreservation and Dormancy As Aids to Mass-Rearing of Insects (408527)

Insect Genomic Biodiversity and Molecular Regulation of Diapause (406537)

Pest Biology, Ecology, and Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture (408319)

Plant and Animal Responses to Environment and Management (404632)

Prevention and Control Strategies for Stored-Product Insects (407902)

The Ecological Areawide Management of Leafy Spurge (405139)

Food Animal Production

Bioinformatics for Livestock (405836)

Characterization and Efficient Use of Resources in Beef Production Systems (405824)

Characterization and Use of Genetic Variation in Sheep (405821)

Develop Beef Cattle Better Suited for Sustainable Production (405856)

Development and Application of Genomic Technologies to Improve Beef Cattle, Swine, and Sheep (405843)

Development of An Efficient System for Production of Meat-Type Pigs in the Southern United States (405078)

Discovery and Use of Quantitative Trait Loci for Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle (405840)

Genetic and Phenotypic Determinants of Litter Size in Swine (405952)

Genetic and Phenotypic Predictors of Gametogenesis in Beef Bulls and Swine (405945)

Genetic Mapping in Cattle Based on Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (405820)

Germplasm Evaluation and Conservation in Beef Cattle (405772)

Identification and Characterization of Genetic Variation for Factors Affecting Fetal Survival and Litter Size in Swine (405819)

Identification and Validation of Economically Important Loci in Swine (405901)

Low Risk Management Strategies for Sustaining Range Beef Cattle Production Systems (406900)

National Animal Germplasm Program (Nagp) (405957)

Physiological and Genomic Regulation of Ovarian Follicular Development in Beef Cattle (407714)

Strategic Feeding to Optimize Nutrient Use and Reduce Environmental Impact of Cattle and Sheep (405928)

Strategies to Improve Efficiency of Nutrient Use and Minimize Nutrient Excretion by Swine (406589)

Strategies to Optimize Carcass Yield and Meat Quality of Red Meat Animals (406560)

Food Safety, (animal and plant products)

Absorption, Metabolism, and Elimination of Veterinary Drugs and Mycotoxins in Food Animals (404381)

Astragalus and Oxytropis Poisoning in Livestock (406809)

Control of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli and Non-Host Adapted Salmonella in Livestock (404401)

Control of Pathogenic and Spoilage Bacteria on Red Meat (404497)

Develop on-Line Verification and Intervention Procedures for Haccp in Slaughter/processing Systems (404242)

Dioxins and Other Environmental Contaminants in Food (404375)

Prevent the Occurrence of Toxins in Water to Protect Food and the Environment (404372)

Prevention of Infections by Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli (Ehec) in Livestock (404455)

Prevention of Zoonotic Pathogen Transmission from Animal Manure to Human Food (404805)

The Toxicity of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid-Containing Plants and Other Hepatotoxic and Neurotoxic Plants (404716)

Global Change

Land Use, Land Mgmt. and Climate Chg: Interactions of C/n Cycl, Trace Gas Fluxes and Soil Qual. Agroe (404255)

Rangeland Responses to Management and Global Change (404657)

Soil Health As An Indicator of Sustainable Management (404962)

Human Nutrition

Dietary Copper Requirements for Optimal Cardiovascular Function and Health (408766)

Micronutrient Roles in Physiology and Health (408299)

Mineral Intakes for Optimal Bone and Joint Development and Health (405069)

Mineral Utilization and Bioavailability in the 21st Century, with Changing Diets and Agricultural Practices (407991)

Role of Dietary Selenium on Gene Expression, Cell Cycle and Molecular Mechanisms in Cancer Risk (408616)

Integrated Farming Systems

Areawide Pest Management of Corn Rootworm in Maize Production Systems (403818)

Crop and Soil Management Systems for Water Quality Protection and Agricultural Sustainability (405578)

Development of Ecologically-Sound Pest, Water and Soil Management Strategies for Northern Great Plains Cropping Systems (407418)

Diverse Cropping Systems for the Northern Great Plains (404624)

Dryland Cropping Systems Management for the Central Great Plains (404482)

Integrated Farm and Ranch Management Decision Support System (Ifarm Dss) (407601)

Integrated Forage, Crop, and Livestock Systems for Northern Great Plains (406526)

Integrated Soil, Crop and Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture (404646)

Integration of Research Information into a Decision Support System for Resource Conservation Planning and Water Quality Protection (405524)

Irrigation Systems and Precision Mgmt Strategies to Conserve Water and Protect Water Quality (405357)

Manure and Byproduct Utilization

Comprehensive Manure Management for Improved Nutrient Utilization and Environmental Qualtiy (403885)

Conservation of Manure Nutrients & Odor Reduction in Swine and Cattle Confinement Facilities (404064)

Management of Nutrients from Beef Feedlots to Protect the Environment (404057)

Occurrence and Dissemination of Manure-Borne Zoonotic Pathogens (406529)

Plant Biological and Molecular Processes

Biologically Based Weed Management: Developing Experimental Systems for Fundamental Research on Dormancy (405729)

Enhancement of Sunflower Germplasm Diversity Through the Use of Wild Species and Genome Characterization (406625)

Genetic Improvement of Barley (404400)

Improving Potato Market Quality Through Postharvest Physiology (408920)

Research to Develop Strategies and Technologes for Preserving Plant Genetic Diversity in Ex Situ Genebanks (407711)

Sucrose Accumulation and Retention in Sugarbeets (404286)

Plant Diseases

Development of Genetically Diverse, Pest Resistant Sunflower Germplasm (406778)

Enhancing Disease Protection in Sugarbeet Using Proven and Emerging Biotechnologies (406912)

Genetic Enhancement for Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Hard Winter Wheat (407327)

Genetic Improvement of Sorghum for Enhancing Energy Yield, Nutrient Availability, and Disease Resistance (407071)

Host-Pathogen Interactions in Barley and Wheat (408264)

Nonchemical Pest Control and Enhanced Sugar Beet Germplasm Via Traditional and Molecular Technologies (407529)

Sclerotinia Diseases (405322)

Using Genomics and Genetics to Enhance Disease Resistance and Quality in Hard Red Spring and Durum Wheat (408557)

Wheat Virus Gene Function & Population Biology (406521)

Plant, Microbial & Insect Genetic Res., Genomics, & Genetic Improv. I

Development of Genetically Diverse, Pest Resistant Sunflower Germplasm (406778)

Enhance Hard Spring and Durum Wheat Quality and Utilization (408465)

Enhancement of Sunflower Germplasm Diversity Through the Use of Wild Species and Genome Characterization (406625)

Enhancing Genetic Diversity, Processing Quality, and Root Maggot Resistance in Sugarbeet (407432)

Functional Genomics-Based Management of Stored-Product Insect Pests (407901)

Genetic Enhancement for Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Hard Winter Wheat (407327)

Genetic Improvement and Evaluation of Hard Winter and Spring Wheats (407198)

Genetic Improvement of Barley (404400)

Genetic Improvement of Sorghum for Enhancing Energy Yield, Nutrient Availability, and Disease Resistance (407071)

Genomic Relationships and Cytogenetic Manipulation of Durum Wheat by Classical and Molecular Techniques (407467)

Improved Plant Genetic Resources for Pastures and Rangelands in the Temperate Semiarid Regions of the Western U.S. (406527)

Insect Cold Storage: Using Cryopreservation and Dormancy As Aids to Mass-Rearing of Insects (408527)

Insect Genomic Biodiversity and Molecular Regulation of Diapause (406537)

Nonchemical Pest Control and Enhanced Sugar Beet Germplasm Via Traditional and Molecular Technologies (407529)

Oat Quality Improvement (408476)

Preservation and Quality Assessment of Plant Genetic Resources (407577)

Research to Develop Strategies and Technologes for Preserving Plant Genetic Diversity in Ex Situ Genebanks (407711)

Sucrose Accumulation and Retention in Sugarbeets (404286)

Using Genomics and Genetics to Enhance Disease Resistance and Quality in Hard Red Spring and Durum Wheat (408557)

Quality and Utilization of Agricultural Products

Characterization of Grain Biochemical Components Responsible for End-Use Quality (408487)

Enhance Hard Spring and Durum Wheat Quality and Utilization (408465)

Enhanced End Use Quality and Utilization of Sorghum Grain (408488)

Enhancement of Hard Winter Wheat Quality and Its Utility (408489)

Evaluation of Processing and Storage Capabilities of New and Established Potato Germplasm (408993)

Fiber Extrusion to Improve Use and Production of Ethanol Byproducts (405063)

Genetic Improvement and Evaluation of Hard Winter and Spring Wheats (407198)

Improved Handling and Storage Systems for Grain Quality Maintenance and Measurement (408917)

Improving Potato Market Quality Through Postharvest Physiology (408920)

Oat Quality Improvement (408476)

Objective Grading and End-Use Property Assessment of Single Kernels and Bulk Grain Samples (408432)

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forages

Ameliorating Livestock Losses from Abortifacient and Teratogenic Plants (404708)

Astragalus and Oxytropis Poisoning in Livestock (406809)

Biological Control of Rangeland Weeds (407780)

Improved Plant Genetic Resources for Pastures and Rangelands in the Temperate Semiarid Regions of the Western U.S. (406527)

Improved Plants and Production Practices for Grasslands and Biomass Crops in the Mid-Continental Usa (406507)

Integrated Farm and Ranch Management Decision Support System (Ifarm Dss) (407601)

Integrated Forage, Crop, and Livestock Systems for Northern Great Plains (406526)

Low Risk Management Strategies for Sustaining Range Beef Cattle Production Systems (406900)

Plant and Animal Responses to Environment and Management (404632)

Poisoning of Livestock by Various Larkspur Species(delphinium) (404681)

Rangeland Responses to Management and Global Change (404657)

The Toxicity of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid-Containing Plants and Other Hepatotoxic and Neurotoxic Plants (404716)

Soil Resource Management

Diverse Cropping Systems for the Northern Great Plains (404624)

Dryland Cropping Systems Management for the Central Great Plains (404482)

Improving Soil and Nitrogen Management Systems for Sustaining Land and Water Quality (404640)

Integrated Soil, Crop and Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture (404646)

Land Use, Land Mgmt. and Climate Chg: Interactions of C/n Cycl, Trace Gas Fluxes and Soil Qual. Agroe (404255)

Particulate Emissions from Wind Erosion: Processes, Assessment, and Control (405902)

Scaling & Modeling Space-Time Variability of Landscape Processes to Enhance Management (405538)

Soil Health As An Indicator of Sustainable Management (404962)

Veterinary, Medical and Urban Entomology

Genetic Studies on Screwworms and Integrated Control of Stable Flies (404100)

Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis of Arboviruses (405596)

Vector Competence and Protection of U.S. Livestock and Wildlife from Arthropod-Borne Diseases (405591)

Water Quality & Management

Comprehensive Manure Management for Improved Nutrient Utilization and Environmental Qualtiy (403885)

Crop and Soil Management Systems for Water Quality Protection and Agricultural Sustainability (405578)

Development of Ecologically-Sound Pest, Water and Soil Management Strategies for Northern Great Plains Cropping Systems (407418)

Improving Soil and Nitrogen Management Systems for Sustaining Land and Water Quality (404640)

Integration of Research Information into a Decision Support System for Resource Conservation Planning and Water Quality Protection (405524)

Irrigation Systems and Precision Mgmt Strategies to Conserve Water and Protect Water Quality (405357)

Scaling & Modeling Space-Time Variability of Landscape Processes to Enhance Management (405538)

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