Project Name : NCDA&CS Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station
Description : The Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, located in the Southern Appalachians of North Carolina, was established in 1949. It focuses on research related to tomatoes, apples, ornamental crops, and other specialty fruits and vegetables, emphasizing disease resistance, pest management, and crop quality improvements. The region’s climate features varied topography with a base elevation of 2,069 feet, presenting challenges such as managing environmental stresses and adapting cultural practices suited for the mountainous terrain. Its infrastructure includes greenhouses, research fields, laboratories, and facilities for breeding, disease management, and extension programs, supporting both scientific research and community education to enhance regional horticulture and more sustainable crop production practices.