Concept information
Preferred term
USDA/ARS/USHRL
Definition
- The mission of the USDA Horticultural Research Laboratory is to: -Develop new control methods for insect pests of citrus and other subtropical fruits and vegetables. -Conduct basic physiological, biochemical and pathological research on post-harvest problems of horticultural crops. -Develop new citrus scion and rootstock varieties that have enhanced tolerance to environmental stress, resistance to diseases and pests, and improved fruit quality and yield. -Conduct research on bacterial, fungal, nematode and viral diseases of subtropical crops to improve crop production. -Develop alternatives and solutions to environmental stresses that cause loss in crop growth, survival and production. -Develop alternatives to methyl bromide fumigation. Website: "http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=66-18-00-00" [Summary provided by the USDA.] (en)
Broader concept
- USDA (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/86cf2d64-fa45-4098-b17a-936e6a3eda0a
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