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Public Programs on Genetics and Breeding of Horticultural Crops in the United States
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1985
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BotanyGeneticsAgricultural EconomicsHorticultural CropsCrop ImprovementUnited StatesPublic ProgramsSustainable AgriculturePublic HealthCrop ProductionQuantitative GeneticsAgricultural GeneticsAgricultural BiotechnologyCrop CultivationAgricultural HistoryPlant BreedingNational NeedsA QuestionnaireCrop ProtectionCrop ScienceGenetic EngineeringFarming SystemsAgrobiodiversity ConservationMedicine
Abstract A questionnaire on genetics and breeding of horticultural crops, in conjunction with our responsibilities to the National Plant Genetics Resources Board (an advisory board to the Secretary of Agriculture under authority of Secretary’s Memorandum 1875 Revised dated 23 Feb. 1978), was sent to appropriate department chairmen or program leaders in Land Grant Universities, 1890 institutions, and the USD A Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The purpose of the questionnaire was to survey past, present, and anticipated programs on breeding and genetics of horticultural crops and to solicit views on national needs for germplasm of horticultural crops. Responses on the status of programs were received from all 98 questionnaires, and 74 respondents made comments on national needs.