MAFES Research Highlights

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Volume 66, Number 1
Winter 2003

On the Cover
The CHARM project is bringing together records of Mississippi’s rural past.

Table of Contents

From the Director

Horticulture Research Keeps Pace with the Times
Coastal Research and Extension Center horticulturists work closely with south Mississippi’s commercial nursery industry to ensure property owners can find the plants they want and need for their perfect landscape.

Preserving Agriculture’s “Charmed” Past
The records of Mississippi’s rich and varied rural past have a new home at MSU’s Mitchell Memorial Library. The CHARM project is providing resources for library personnel to preserve and make available for research ag-related historical materials.

Animal Scientists Help Protect the Nation’s Food Supply
Protecting livestock is an important part of national security. MAFES animal scientists are trained in methods to prevent the spread of diseases and other threats to livestock.

New Institute Focuses High-Tech Resources
Four high-tech centers at MSU have pooled their resources to form the GeoResources Institute. The combining of technical power offers new opportunities to meet educational and research goals.

Research Produces Right Combination for “Off-Flavor” Solution
MAFES support is helping scientists in a variety of disciplines find a solution to one of the catfish industry’s costliest problems.

MAFES Social Research Producing Brighter Smiles in the Delta
A team of health care professionals and university scientists is tackling one of the nation biggest childhood-health problems. The results could be a lifetime of better oral health.

Annual Producer Meetings Provide Forum to Voice Research/Education Needs
Hundreds of producers gathered in Verona and Raymond for the annual round of producer advisory meetings. They talk and university research and Extension personnel listen.

Study Measures Effects of Ultraviolet-B Radiation on Cotton
A MAFES plant and soil scientist is participating in a nationwide study of the effects of increasing levels of ultraviolet-B radiation on cotton.

Ducks can be a “Second Crop” for Delta Rice Producers
A study based at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville is examining practices rice producers can use to make their harvested fields more attractive to ducks and geese. The results can help farmers tap into a $30 million annual hunting industry.

MAFES Publications List
The latest publications generated by MAFES research.

In Brief
A quick look at research and events at the Experiment Station.

Updates
Meet new and award-winning MAFES personnel.

Back Cover

Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station

Vance H. Watson, Director

J. Charles Lee, President

Vance H. Watson, Interim Vice President
Mississippi State University

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