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Natural Resources and Environment (KAs 101-141)

101. Appraisal of Soil Resources
102. Soil, Plant, Water, Nutrient Relationships
103. Management of Saline and Sodic Soils and Salinity
104. Protect Soil from Harmful Effects of Natural Elements
111. Conservation and Efficient Use of Water
112. Watershed Protection and Management
121. Management of Range Resources
122. Management and Control of Forest and Range Fires
123. Management and Sustainability of Forest Resources
124. Urban Forestry
125. Agroforestry
131. Alternative Uses of Land
132. Weather and Climate
133. Pollution Prevention and Mitigation
134. Outdoor Recreation
135. Aquatic and Terrestrial Wildlife
141. Air Resource Protection and Management

Plants and Their Systems (KAs 201-216)

201. Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms
202. Plant Genetic Resources
203. Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plants
204. Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest)
205. Plant Management Systems
206. Basic Plant Biology
211. Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants
212. Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants
213. Weeds Affecting Plants
214. Vertebrates, Mollusks, and Other Pests Affecting Plants
215. Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants
216. Integrated Pest Management Systems

Animals and Their Systems (KAs 301-315)

301. Reproductive Performance of Animals
302. Nutrient Utilization in Animals
303. Genetic Improvement of Animals
304. Animal Genome
305. Animal Physiological Processes
306. Environmental Stress in Animals
307. Animal Management Systems
308. Improved Animal Products (Before Harvest)
311. Animal Diseases
312. External Parasites and Pests of Animals
313. Internal Parasites in Animals
314. Toxic Chemicals, Poisonous Plants, Naturally Occurring Toxins, and Other Hazards Affecting Animals
315. Animal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection

Agricultural, Natural Resource and Biological Engineering (KAs 401-405)

401. Structures, Facilities, and General Purpose Farm Supplies
402. Engineering Systems and Equipment
403. Waste Disposal, Recycling, and Reuse
404. Instrumentation and Control Systems
405. Drainage and Irrigation Systems and Facilities

Food and Non-Food Products: Development, Processing, Quality, and Delivery (KAs 501-512)

501. New and Improved Food Processing Technologies
502. New and Improved Food Products
503. Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Food Products
504. Home and Commercial Food Service
511. New and Improved Non-Food Products and Processes
512. Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Non-Food Products

Economics, Markets, and Policy (KAs 601-611)

601. Economics of Agricultural Production and Farm Management
602. Business Management, Finance, and Taxation
603. Market Economics
604. Marketing and Distribution Practices
605. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
606. International Trade and Development
607. Consumer Economics
608. Community Resource and Development Economics
609. Economic Theory and Methods
610. Domestic Policy Analysis
611. Foreign Policy and Programs

Human Nutrition, Food Safety, and Human Health and Well-Being (KAs 701-724)

701. Nutrient Composition of Food
702. Requirements and Function of Nutrients and Other Food Components
703. Nutrition Education and Behavior
704. Nutrition and Hunger in the Population
711. Ensure Food Products Free of Harmful Chemicals, Including Residues from Agricultural and Other Sources
712. Protect Food from Contamination by Pathogenic Microorganisms, Parasites, and Naturally Occurring Toxins
721. Insects and Other Pests Affecting Humans
722. Zoonotic Diseases and Parasites Affecting Humans
723. Hazards to Human Health and Safety
724. Healthy Lifestyle

Families, Youth, and Communities (KAs 801-806)

801. Individual and Family Resource Management
802. Human Development and Family Well-Being
803. Sociological and Technological Change Affecting Individuals, Families, and Communities
804. Human Environmental Issues Concerning Apparel, Textiles, and Residential and Commercial Structures
805. Community Institutions and Social Services
806. Youth Development

Research Support, Administration, and Communication (KAs 901-903)

901. Program and Project Design, and Statistics
902. Administration of Projects and Programs
903. Communication, Education, and Information Delivery

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Main Menu » Home » Submit Research Project » Search Database Browse By » Title of Project » Research Institution » Knowledge Area	Browse By Knowledge Area Choose a knowledge area or a specific topic within a knowledge area. Natural Resources and Environment (KAs 101-141) 101. Appraisal of Soil Resources 102. Soil, Plant, Water, Nutrient Relationships 103. Management of Saline and Sodic Soils and Salinity 104. Protect Soil from Harmful Effects of Natural Elements 111. Conservation and Efficient Use of Water 112. Watershed Protection and Management 121. Management of Range Resources 122. Management and Control of Forest and Range Fires 123. Management and Sustainability of Forest Resources 124. Urban Forestry 125. Agroforestry 131. Alternative Uses of Land 132. Weather and Climate 133. Pollution Prevention and Mitigation 134. Outdoor Recreation 135. Aquatic and Terrestrial Wildlife 141. Air Resource Protection and Management Plants and Their Systems (KAs 201-216) 201. Plant Genome, Genetics, and Genetic Mechanisms 202. Plant Genetic Resources 203. Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plants 204. Plant Product Quality and Utility (Preharvest) 205. Plant Management Systems 206. Basic Plant Biology 211. Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants 212. Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants 213. Weeds Affecting Plants 214. Vertebrates, Mollusks, and Other Pests Affecting Plants 215. Biological Control of Pests Affecting Plants 216. Integrated Pest Management Systems Animals and Their Systems (KAs 301-315) 301. Reproductive Performance of Animals 302. Nutrient Utilization in Animals 303. Genetic Improvement of Animals 304. Animal Genome 305. Animal Physiological Processes 306. Environmental Stress in Animals 307. Animal Management Systems 308. Improved Animal Products (Before Harvest) 311. Animal Diseases 312. External Parasites and Pests of Animals 313. Internal Parasites in Animals 314. Toxic Chemicals, Poisonous Plants, Naturally Occurring Toxins, and Other Hazards Affecting Animals 315. Animal Welfare/Well-Being and Protection Agricultural, Natural Resource and Biological Engineering (KAs 401-405) 401. Structures, Facilities, and General Purpose Farm Supplies 402. Engineering Systems and Equipment 403. Waste Disposal, Recycling, and Reuse 404. Instrumentation and Control Systems 405. Drainage and Irrigation Systems and Facilities Food and Non-Food Products: Development, Processing, Quality, and Delivery (KAs 501-512) 501. New and Improved Food Processing Technologies 502. New and Improved Food Products 503. Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Food Products 504. Home and Commercial Food Service 511. New and Improved Non-Food Products and Processes 512. Quality Maintenance in Storing and Marketing Non-Food Products Economics, Markets, and Policy (KAs 601-611) 601. Economics of Agricultural Production and Farm Management 602. Business Management, Finance, and Taxation 603. Market Economics 604. Marketing and Distribution Practices 605. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics 606. International Trade and Development 607. Consumer Economics 608. Community Resource and Development Economics 609. Economic Theory and Methods 610. Domestic Policy Analysis 611. Foreign Policy and Programs Human Nutrition, Food Safety, and Human Health and Well-Being (KAs 701-724) 701. Nutrient Composition of Food 702. Requirements and Function of Nutrients and Other Food Components 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior 704. Nutrition and Hunger in the Population 711. Ensure Food Products Free of Harmful Chemicals, Including Residues from Agricultural and Other Sources 712. Protect Food from Contamination by Pathogenic Microorganisms, Parasites, and Naturally Occurring Toxins 721. Insects and Other Pests Affecting Humans 722. Zoonotic Diseases and Parasites Affecting Humans 723. Hazards to Human Health and Safety 724. Healthy Lifestyle Families, Youth, and Communities (KAs 801-806) 801. Individual and Family Resource Management 802. Human Development and Family Well-Being 803. Sociological and Technological Change Affecting Individuals, Families, and Communities 804. Human Environmental Issues Concerning Apparel, Textiles, and Residential and Commercial Structures 805. Community Institutions and Social Services 806. Youth Development Research Support, Administration, and Communication (KAs 901-903) 901. Program and Project Design, and Statistics 902. Administration of Projects and Programs 903. Communication, Education, and Information Delivery

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