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The National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research conducts research and provides information on water use issues for agriculture and natural resources in the Lower Mississippi River Basin.

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Development of food production, harvesting, processing, packaging and preparation systems that ensure high quality, nutritious and safe food supplies More

Sustainable Energy

Development of enhanced feedstocks, conversion technologies, harvesting and transportation systems and energy conversion practices that increases profitability and contribute to energy independence More

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Management plans and tools to allow communities to develop economic systems for prosperity while protecting the surrounding ecosystem More

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Development of production systems that optimize yield, energy efficiency, profitability and environmental stewardship More

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Integrative research addressing nutrition, dietetics and human behaviors that promote physical and mental health; prevent disease, injury and disability; and enhance quality of life for Mississippi residents More

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