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Crop Ecology and Management

Research in crop ecology and management emphasizing management practices and technologies that optimize the profitability and sustainability of cropping systems and include variety selection, weed management, tillage, crop rotation and selection, and management of plant nutrients.

Fruits and Vegetables

Research in biology, genetics, crop management, sustainability, and more on cacao, orchard systems, vegetables, sustainable intensification, and wine grapes.

Genomics and Root Biology

Cross-disciplinary research on topics related to root biology and genetics and molecular biology.

Turfgrass and Ornamental Horticulture

Research on pest management, soil science and management, nutrition and fertility, breeding and genetics, and more as it relates to turfgrass science and ornamental horticulture.

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    • Plant Stress Resilience
    • Root and Rhizosphere Biology
    • Resilient, Regenerative, and Sustainable Agriculture Systems and Landscapes
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    • Nutritional Quality of Plant Foods for Human and Animal Health
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    • Crop Ecology and Management
    • Fruits and Vegetables
    • Genomics and Root Biology
    • Turfgrass and Ornamental Horticulture
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