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(14 I'ix l tiit i ii S t im in iti S it i--ic ii . ...S . .. .. ..A.. .. . .. .. . .. . 2.14 H cn td l i o .. . .. . .it...i.tPt....................t................ti..i..i.Al) 416) ... 22 [diii nIIiiiiist i iut App i litoft 1c rll htl pi posal .................... 15 Cooin tion I t AAb. antdgtucu Oithe i me t nt ..... . ............. 15 \l Fuu t l ijict ... S............ 1..........................................81 \luunc i Form Afi l ra ictl Pronllhiii ..... i.. .............................. I29 Prtinni utnic it oec A orm ic ti . .................. 3.............1) PriA eA t Pr po a 1(1ilsso Form 1P ojc F n :3 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .2 Auiibirt nitfur ci-ti n/ff us its priogramsA tou all pitrsins regatrdless nfi race color sex, or tnatiounal oirigin. INTRODUCTION THE ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION (AAES) is one of the major divisions of Auburn University. Established by acts of the State Legislature and the National Congress, its mission is to conduct both applied and basic scientific research programs bearing, directly and indirectly, on the establishment and maintenance of per- manent and effective agricultural and forest industries in Alabama; on development and improvement of the rural home and of rural life; on advances in agricultural and forestry technologies which contribute to the welfare of the people of Alabama and the nation and to improvements in the quality of our environment; and on promotion of global human welfare and world peace through such advances. The AAES receives federal-grant formula funds appropri- ated under the Hatch and McIntire-Stennis Acts, and state appropriations as a line item in the State budget. Additional operating funds come from grants, donations, and sales. The total research program for fiscal 1983 is about $20 million. The operating staff exceeds 1,000 individuals, including 164 scientists (114 full-time equivalent scientist years). The re- search effort of this station is directed toward production and quality improvement; protection of man, plants, and animals from diseases and pests; conservation and use of natural resources; marketing; product development and processing; human nutrition; and improvement of the rural home and quality of life. The AAES research program is carried out within 12 departments, specializing in various areas of biological, physical, and social sciences and in engineering as applied to agriculture. These include the departments of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology; Agricultural Engineering; Agronomy and Soils; Animal Health Research; Animal and Dairy Sciences; Botany, Plant Pathology, and Microbiology; Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures; Forestry; Home Eco- nomics Research; Horticulture; Poultry Science; and Zoology-Entomology. Most of the scientists and research laboratories are located at the main campus. There are 21 outlying units of the AAES system located over the State in various geographical and climatic environments. Super- visory personnel and a labor force are maintained on these units to carry out field research. The AAES has the responsibility of advancing knowledge in the wide areas needed by today's scientifically and tech- nically oriented men and women who are responsible for the production of food, feed,and fiber on America's farms. It has an equally important responsibility of providing the general public, the consumer of agricultural products, with the knowledge needed for most effective use of these products. This unit also has research responsibilities in the area of welfare of rural people, the most effective use of rural land for recreation, and the preservation and wise use of natural resources. Information in this publication provides the project leader with a concise description of most of the research admin- istrative procedures employed by the AAES. Although not a complete reference source, this publication does include summary statements outlining policies and procedures and copies of most standard forms that are used in conducting research in the AAES. Details regarding many of the items mentioned in the Handbook are available in reference sources located in the department head's office. Information pertaining to research subjects not covered in this publication should be requested from the department head or Director. A sincere effort is made to minimize the administrative details for which the project leader is responsible. However, each project leader needs to be familiar with basic policies and procedures of the AAES in order to maintain efficiency and achieve maximum productivity. Project leaders are encouraged to visit with their department heads or contact personnel in the Director's Office to discuss any problems that should arise relative to support of their research programs. Gale A. Buchanan Dean and Director, AAES October 1983 REFERENCE MANUALS Several manuals are available that offer additional details about administrative procedures and requirements for or- ganizing, conducting, andna reporting research by the AAES. Project leaders are encouraged to consult the following manuals when needed. CRIS Forms. "Manual for Preparing CRIS Forms." ARM-#2. Revised September 1978. This booklet provides helpful, practical, step-by-step instructions on completing CRIS Forms 416 (Research Resume); 417 (Research Classi- fication); 421 (Progress Reports); and 427 (Request for CRIS Information Retrieval). Classification of Research. "Manual of Classification of Agricultural and Forestry Research." Revision IV, February 1982. This booklet includes code words and numbers re- quired for the research classification form (AD-417). It is important that projects are correctly coded as to activity, field of science, research problem area, and commodity in order to obtain accurate data for program analyses. Hatch Research. "Administrative Manual for the Hatch (Experiment Station) Act as Amended." Agricultural Hand- book 381, Revised 1980. USDA-CSRS. This booklet briefly explains the background, purpose, and provisions of the Hatch Act. Administrative uses and limitations on Hatch funds are also included in this publication. MeIntire-Stennis Research. "Administrative Manual for McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Pro- gram." Agricultural Handbook 324 (1966). This manual gives the purpose of the McIntire-Stennis Act, administrative procedures, and a copy of the Act. Animal Health and Disease Research. "Administrative Manual for the Continuing Animal Health and Disease Research Program." USDA Cooperative Research Service, August 1982. Protection of Human Subjects. "Federal Register." Part X, Department of Health and Human Services. "The Re- view Process for Research Involving Human Subjects-A Guide for Investigators." Auburn University, January 1981. These publications describe Federal policy to protect par- ticipants in research projects, including details about re- views and enforcement, and Auburn University protocol for research involving human subjects. Regional Research. "Manual of Procedures for Cooper- ative Regional Research." CSRS-OD-1082. USDA-CSRS January 1970 and Revised 1980. This manual contains the procedures for cooperative regional research supported by Regional Research Funds (RRF). Publication. "Preparation of Manuscripts to be published by the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station." AAES Manual. Revised 1983. "Suggestions for Contributors to HIGHLIGHTS OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH." AAES Mimeograph. Revised 1982. Research Data Analysis. "Research Data Analysis." AAES Mimeograph. 1982. TYPE OF RESEARCH PROJECTS The project is the basic administrative unit of research. While the Experiment Station Director, through con- sultation with other station directors, commodity groups, industry representatives, and his agricultural research staff, determines research areas for the Station, the department head is responsible for deciding what projects are needed in areas for which the department is responsible. All research conducted by the AAES is documented and supported by research projects that conform to overall priorities and ob- jectives of the Station. The project leader is responsible for initiating new projects and providing day-to-day supervision of the projects. The research is organized and administered on a depart- mental basis, but this should in no way discourage develop- ment of a team approach in attacking a particular problem. Joint projects involving more than one department are encouraged to ensure utilizing the greatest competence available. It is important to keep in mind that quality of research and justification for future research funding are controlled by project leaders. Consequently, careful selection and de- velopment of each research project are essential. All projects in the AAES are classified as being either Federal or State. The type of project is determined by the source of funding used to support the research. The Admin- istrator of Cooperative State Research Service (CSRS) of USDA is responsible for final approval of all Federal projects while the Director is responsible for final approval of all State projects. Federal Projects Any project that is to be supported either solely or par- tially by Federal funds is classified as a Federal project. The Director's Office assigns three-digit numbers using numbers under 900 for Hatch projects and numbers above 900 for Mclntire-Stennis projects. There are three types of Federal project designations at present. Hatch Funds. These funds are appropriated by Congress for support of agricultural research in agricultural experi- ment stations of land-grant colleges and universities as au- thorized by the Hatch Act of 1887 and amended in 1955. State funds can be assigned to Hatch projects, but McIntire- Stennis funds cannot be used. MeIntire-Stennis. The McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Act of 1962 provides funds to support tree, forestry, and forestry-related research. To qualify for these funds, the research should directly involve tree pro- duction, management, harvesting, or use of forest re- sources. Hatch funds cannot be used on McIntire-Stennis projects. Regional Research. Regional projects are collective efforts by two or more cooperating state researchers which pool individual strengths and expertise toward problems of common concern. They are administered jointly by CSRS and cooperating state stations to help ensure maximum coordination and cooperative efforts and to avoid dupli- cation. Regional projects are approved as Hatch projects, but also have a designated regional project number, such as S-168 (S indicates Southern Region). The director of each participating state designates a tech- nical representative, and the technical representatives from all cooperating states meet annually after a working group has developed a project and it has been approved. By law, not more than 25 percent of Hatch funds are to be used for regional research. Project outlines are required for all re- gional projects. If a project is to be supported entirely with Regional Research funds (RRF) and it is anticipated that no other funds will be assigned, the regional project outline can be used as a substitute for the state's project outline. State Projects All projects that do not include Federal funds described above are classified as State projects. Most funds appropri- [4] ated by the State Legislature are used to supplement Fed- eral projects and to meet matching requirements for Federal-grant funds. State funds are also used for main- tenance of outlying units, and for research that is unique to Alabama. However, these funds are occasionally used for the exclusive support of a project and a project outline is re- quired the same as for Federal projects. Most grants or contracts are covered by a State project number and outline. Projects supported entirely with State funds, with grants, or with unrestricted funds from any source are designated by a code number identifying the department or outlying unit followed by a dash followed by a three-digit number. De- partmental and outlying unit codes are: Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology........... 1 Agricultural Engineering ........................ 2 Agronomy and Soils ............................... 3 Animal and Dairy Sciences ...................... 4 'Botany, Plant Pathology, and Microbiology ........... 5 Forestry .. ......... ............................ 7 Horticulture ..................... ............. 9 Poultry Science .................................. 10 Animal Health Research.......................... 11 Home Economics Research ....................... 12 Zoology-Entomology.............................. 13 Black Belt...................................14 Chilton Area Horticulture ...................... 15 Gulf Coast ............... ................... 16 Lower Coastal Plain .............................. 17 North Alabama Horticulture ....................... 18 Piedm ont ............ ........................... 19 Sand M ountain .................................. 20 Tennessee Valley.............................21 Upper Coastal Plain .............................. 22 W iregrass .................. . ..... ........... 23 Ornamental Horticulture Field Station .............. 24 Fisheries............ ... ......................... 27 Interdepartmental................................ 50 Projects Supported by Grants, Contracts, and Auxiliary Funds Grant requests should be limited to projects that will supplement a project leader's program of research in the department. When the grant has been approved, the de- partment head is responsible for notifying the Director as to which project it will support. If a separate annual report is required, the department head should assign a State project number. Refer to the section on Extramural Support of Research (page 14) for instructions on preparing proposals for outside support. There are three basic types of non-appropriated funds available to support research projects. Federal and State Grants and Contracts Government agencies, such as NIH, NSF, USDA, Ala- bama Highway Department, and AEC, support projects by grants or contracts. Proposals are prepared by the project leader and approved by the department head, the Director, and the Vice-President for Agriculture, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine. The Cover Form for Extramural Programs is used to transmit the proposal for on campus approval (page 17). Commercial Grants and Contracts Grants made to departments by commercial companies to support research in the AAES must be approved by the department head, the Director, and the Vice-President for Agriculture, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine. Auxiliary Research Funds Funds received from the sale of salvageable products from research are deposited in the department's Auxiliary Re- search Account for use in support of research. PROJECT PLANNING AND INITIATION Project leaders have primary responsibility for developing and conducting a viable research program. One of the first steps in initiating a research program is gaining an under- standing of the problem before selecting a project and preparing a project outline. Selection of Project Selection of a research project is one of the most important steps in the research process. A number of factors influence the decision as to whether a research project should be initiated. One of the first questions a researcher should ask is, "Is the problem an important one?" Importance is mea- sured in terms of benefits that might accrue to producers or farmers, agribusinesses, and consumers, as well as con- tributions to the advancement of science and the body of scientific knowledge. Some benefits may not occur immediately as a result of successful research but may be forthcoming as long-time benefits. In some cases, one group may be benefited at the expense of another. In this case, the overall net benefit to society as a whole should be considered. Possibly no prob- lem is unimportant from a long-time point of view, but some problems are more important than others, and research funds are always limited. Therefore, priorities must be established. Another consideration in selection of a research project is timeliness. Some studies are particularly valuable because they make information available at a time when certain problems and situations are most critical. Rapidly changing technology and economic conditions emphasize the impor- tance of research timeliness. Field of specialization and interest of research scientists are also considerations in research project selection. No [5] department is large enough to do a good job of research in all phases or aspects of departmental subject matter. It is generally better to select a limited number of important problems on which to work than to scatter efforts over too much territory. It is natural that a scientist will do the best job of research in an area in which he has an interest. Scientists should also consider their long-term plans in selection of research projects even though such plans may need to be changed in the future. Other things equal, it is also desirable for the researcher to work on projects that fit in with the long-term goals and objectives of the department. Other research completed or underway should also be taken into account to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and unwise expenditure of funds. Because some research projects are more expensive than others, the availability of researchfunds is a major factor in selection of projects. Also, certain funds may be used for research only in specified fields. Some research may require equipment and facilities that are not available at some insti- tutions. In some cases it may be almost impossible to obtain the necessary data for proper analysis and evaluation. Needs identified by outside groups or organizations may at times influence research selection. Use of the regional research fund (RRF) is authorized specifically for research in which two or more state ag- ricultural experiment stations are cooperating to solve prob- lems that concern the agriculture of more than one state. Projects to receive regional research support are recom- mended by a committee of nine persons elected by and representing the directors of the state agricultural experi- ment stations, such committee being authorized by the Hatch Act. The Cooperative State Research Service acts in giving final approval to recommendations of the Committee of Nine for use of regional funds in support of regional projects. It is sometimes appropriate to work with scientists from other states or regions on regional research projects. Re- gional research has both its advantages and limitations. It affords an opportunity to pool ideas and discuss regional problems. Results of the research may be more significant with several states involved than with only one or two. Disadvantages center on the problems of coordinating re- search efforts, amount of time and funds required in meet- ings, and because some states advance rapidly in the dis- semination of research results while others do not. Planning In all cases, project leaders should obtain a broad base of understanding of the research problem before writing a project outline. They should confer with their department head concerning desired direction and emphasis relative to other AAES programs and objectives. Discussions, field observations, and consultations with colleagues, with re- searchers in other departments and at other institutions, with commodity and agribusiness leaders, and with admin- istrators are highly desired in assessing needs and oppor- tunities for research. The department head and the Dean and Director's Office can provide assistance in locating interested researchers in other disciplines. Preliminary drafts of research proposals should be cir- culated to seek comments and suggestions prior to a formal review. Project leaders should make a sincere effort to include details on the conceptual approach and the expec- tations for the project, as well as adequate justification and background. The final draft should be submitted to the department head for departmental review. Following the departmental review, the project outline should be prepared according to guidelines presented in this handbook. It is submitted to the Dean and Director's Office by the department head. The importance of planning for research and incor- porating these plans in a well-prepared project outline can- not be overemphasized. Literature Search Auburn University Literature Retrieval Systems Facilities are available at the Ralph B. Draughon Library for computerized literature searches. Computerized searches are a quick and efficient method for project leaders to search the literature for published papers germane to their project proposal. The literature is scanned for journal titles which contain keywords provided by the project leader. Over 100 data bases related to basic and applied agricultural research can be examined rapidly, resulting in a bibliography of relevant published papers. The print-out containing literature citations is available in about 1 week. There is a nominal cost for the computerized literature search which may be charged to departmental or grant accounts. Project leaders interested in a computerized lit- erature search should contact the Science and Technology Division on the fourth floor of the library. Current Research Information System (CRIS) CRIS is USDA's computer-based documentation and re- porting system for agriculture and forestry research. A CRIS search will provide research resumes for active USDA and state agricultural experiment station projects and those which have been completed within the last 2 years. Each resume provides the name of the principal investigator(s), location and name of the performing organization, and a brief description of the project (title, objectives, research approach, current progress, and publications). A CRIS retrieval can be requested through the AAES Director's Office by using Form AD-427 (see.page 18).and the Manual of Classification of Agriculture and Forestry Research. There is no charge for the search, and searches are completed within 2 to 3 weeks. CRIS retrievals are also possible through Auburn University's Library computer search service and through electronic mail (DIALCOM Cooperative Systems Mail Network). Project Outline Format The project outline is a formal statement of research intent, which follows a specific format and conforms to Federal requirements for project approval. The outline is an instrument used for determining the scientific merit of the [6] proposed research and a basis for making judgements by scientist reviewers and administrators concerning its appro- priateness and acceptability. Since all Experiment Station expenditures must be assigned to a project, the project outline is also an administrative document that provides a basis and authorization for budgeting funds. The outline should be regarded as a guideline subject to change by the project leader, within the limits of the specific research proposal, as research progress is made and a more poten- tially productive direction may become apparent. The specific format that should be followed in preparing a project outline is as follows: Cover Page (Project Form 1, page 19), LITERATURE REVIEW, JUSTIFICATION, PROCEDURES, and LITERATURE CITED. These titles in all caps should precede the appropriate section and should be centered on the page. This outline is to be used for the preliminary draft (for departmental review) and the final draft of either a new project or a revision. Nine copies of the final draft should be sent to the Dean and Director's Office via the project leader's department head. All draft copies should be typed double spaced. Cover Page. Project Form 1 is the first page of all final project outlines (new projects and revisions). The remainder of the outline must be on additional pages attached to the cover page. Information to be provided on Project Form 1 includes the project number, fund, project title, depart- ments involved, project leader(s), date of termination, and objectives. Numbers for Federal projects will be assigned by the Director's Office, but department heads should assign the numbers for all State projects. Contract and grant projects are usually given a number by the granting or contracting agency, but this does not replace the need for a regular AAES project number. The fund will be designated by the Director's Office upon receipt of a recommendation from the project leader's de- partment head. The title should be a short descriptive summary of the project. It should clearly reflect the nature of the project and should be less than 100 characters in length. Phrases such as "A study of. . .", or "Investigations on . . ." should be avoided. Descriptive keywords, common names, and simple terminology should be used to indicate the research scope and orientation of the project. If the title of the proposal is the same as a previous project, the project leader should be prepared to indicate how the new project differs from the previous one. All departments of the AAES that allocate funds to the research should be listed. If there is to be cooperation between departments, a typed agreement signed by the cooperating departments should be attached to the outline unless such a document has been previously executed. If the work is to be in cooperation with any agency that is not a part of the AAES System, reference should be made to the Memorandum of Agreement under which the work will be done. .....The project leader(s) is(are) the person(s) who will,-be ... responsible for directing the research. The date of termination or reappraisal is the calendar date on which the project is expected to be completed. Insofar as practical, all projects should be initiated on October 1 and terminated on September 30. If it is expected that more than 5 years will be required, dates of reappraisal should be given followed by the expected date of termination. Long term projects should be reappraised at intervals of not more than 5 years. Funds will not be budgeted to a project beyond the date of reappraisal or termination without written approval of the Director. The objectives should be concise, clear statements indi- cating the specific research topic and they should be listed in a logical, numerical order. The objectives should be ade- quately specific to define and indicate what can reasonably be expected from the project, yet they should be adequately broad to permit flexibility of research investigations without being open-ended. Objectives should reflect the depth and breadth of the research and not have narrow restrictions or limitations. Literature Review. This section should contain a review of the relevant past and current literature relating speci- fically to the project objectives as listed on the cover page. This section should be sufficiently complete to give the present state of science in the research subject area and identify unanswered questions. Published and unpublished results obtained by the project leader should also be incor- porated into the literature review as appropriate. Un- published data should be indicated as such in parenthesis following the statement. The length of the Literature Re- view section will depend on the nature of the research topic, but 20 to 30 references would be expected to provide an adequate background to the research topic. Literature cit- ations should be referred to in this section and throughout the project outline as appropriate for the journal in which the research results will be published (see Lit. Cited section). Justification. This section should contain a specific state- ment of the original contribution to science that is expected to be made by the proposed research. Emphasis should be placed on the problem to be solved rather than the economic benefits to be gained. The use of intensifiers such as "It is imperative . .. ", "There is a desperate need for ... "11', or "It is of the utmost importance that . . . , should be avoided. Instead, statements should be objective, factual, and posi- tively worded. In most cases literature citations should not be included in this section. Procedures. The procedures should be numbered to correspond with the numbered objectives. The techniques or procedures that are to be used to reach each objective should be set forth in sufficient detail to show how the study is to be conducted and so that a scientist with experience and training equivalent to that of the project leader can conduct the research. This section should indicate in chronological order how the research problems will be investigated. Ap- propriate references should be cited for routine procedures. Use of personal pronouns should be avoided as much as possible. Literature Cited. The Literature Cited should be in- cluded on the last page(s) of the outline. Citations should be organized in alphabetical order of the senior author and [7] arranged in the format used by the scientific journal in which the research results will be published. Unpublished data are not to be cited in this section. Project Outline Review and Approval Process 1. Departmental Review-The initial review and ap- proval of a proposed project are conducted within the de- partment. It is the department head's responsibility to acquaint each new project leader with the policies and procedures outlined in the Handbook and to ensure that the project outline is typed in accordance with the required format and that it meets the requirements of a good project before it is submitted to the Director for review. 2. Submission to Director-After the project proposal has been reviewed within the department and approved by the department head, nine copies of the proposed outline are submitted to the Director's Office. Project Form 3 (Project Proposal Submission Form, see page 20) gives the essential administrative information that must accompany each copy of the project proposal transmitted to the Direc- tor's Office. 3. Review by Projects Committee-After a preliminary review and approval in principle by the Director's Office, the outline is referred to the Project Review Committee. This Committee consists of a representative from the Direc- tor's Office, three department heads appointed by the Di- rector for staggered 3-year terms, and three scientists ap- pointed by the Director to serve as technical reviewers for each project. Names suggested by the department head on the Project Proposal Form are considered in the selection of the technical reviewers. These reviewers are selected for reasons of particular competence relative to the project being reviewed, and they may be faculty members or scien- tists who are-not in the AAES. Upon request of the project leader, the technical re- viewers may be selected early enough to assist the project leader in developing the project and in preparing the out- line. Otherwise, they are selected at the time the outline is submitted to the Project Review Committee. Reviews are scheduled by the Director's Office as soon as convenient (usually within 2 weeks) following receipt of the outline. The project leader meets with the committee for the review and the department head may attend at his discretion unless specifically requested to attend by the Director or the Chairman of the Projects Committee. a. Conduct of Rieview: Considerations-In evaluating the proposed research outline, the Projects Committee considers the following: (1) Will this research make a significant contribution to the needs of the State and the research goals of the depart- ment and the AAES? (2) Will the research make the best use of the project leader's talents and interests? (3) Does the project outline describe research that can be accomplished within the time specified using the man- power, equipment, and funds expected to be available? (4) Will execution of the project as outlined contribute to the professional growth of the project leader and to the prestige of the AAES and Auburn University? (5) Does the project outline present a significant prob- lem and an approach of sufficient quality that the results obtained will be worthy of publication? (6) Is the project outline well written and editorially correct? Every effort should be made to handle editorial problems outside the scheduled review session so that pri- ority may be given to evaluating the quality of the proposed research during the review. The Projects Committee may recommend a major revi- sion in the project proposal. In this event, the project leader should prepare another outline following the suggestions of the Projects Committee and resubmit it through the de- partment head to the Director, who will schedule another project review. It is expected that the project leader will consult with the members of the Projects Committee while rewriting the outline prior to resubmission to the Director. If the Projects Committee recommends approval with relatively minor revisions, the author is expected to incor- porate the necessary changes into the final outline. After the department head.approves the final outline, the project leader should arrange a conference with the chairman of the Projects Committee to discuss the changes and to make sure that they are in accordance with the committee's recommendations. b. Instructions for Preparing Final Copy of the Project Outline and Completing CRIS Forms: After the author and chairman of the Projects Committee reach agreement on the changes, the author should have the final copy typed. This copy should be single-spaced with double spaces between paragraphs. Five copies of the ap- proved revision, plus CRIS forms SEA-84 and AD-416 and 417 (pages 22, 23, 24) should be returned to the chairman of the Projects Committee for final checking. If in order, the chairman will then forward these to the Director's Office for approval. The project leader will be responsible for making as many additional copies of the project outline as needed for himself and the department since no copies will be returned. If the project is to be supported with Hatch or Mclntire- Stennis funds, it also must be approved by the Administrator of CSRS before funds can be expended on the project. Although the Administrator of CSRS is not responsible for approving State projects, the same review procedures will be followed and they will also be sent to CSRS and entered into the CRIS system for information purposes. CRIS forms SEA-84 and AD-416 and 417 must accompany the final copy of the project outline. Instructions for pre- paring these forms are contained in the Manual for Pre- paring CRIS Forms (ARM-H-2) and copies of this document are available in the department head's offices and in the Director's Office. Project leaders needing assistance in as- signing activity, commodity, field of science, and problem area codes are encouraged to consult with the chairman of ......the Projects Committee or the Director's Office. Each de- partment has a copy of Revision IV of Manual of Classi- fication of Agricultural and Forestry Research. Special in- [8] structions for completing these forms are given on the sample forms included in this Handbook. The project leader should submit to the chairman of the Projects Committee a blank CRIS Form 416 containing only the signatures and dates of signing for the project leader and department head. All the information needed for com- pletion of CRIS Forms SEA-84 and AD-416 and 417 should be provided on typed worksheets to the chairman. Keep in mind that the total number of characters in fields 24, 25, and 85 cannot exceed 2,400. Complete sentences are not necessary. Typing of CRIS Forms SEA-84 and AD-416 and 417 will be done in the Director's Office from the typed worksheets prepared by the project leader and approved by the chair- man of the Projects Committee. This will provide for greater uniformity and accuracy in preparation of forms sent to CSRS from the Station. Project Termination Process Near the completion of a project, usually 4 to 6 months prior to termination, a conference will be scheduled with the project leader, department head, and Director. At this time, the project leader should be prepared to present a brief report of the accomplishments of the project, including publications and plans for publications. Discussion of future research and plans for development of a new project will be determined at this conference. For each approved project, a "Project Termination Re- port" is required at the time of closing the project. This report is prepared on CRIS Form AD-421 (see page 24). For 2 years after a project is terminated, a preprinted CRIS Form AD-421 is provided for the purpose of adding publications completed after termination of the project. It is mutually beneficial to both the project leader and the AAES to complete all publications resulting from a project as soon after termination as possible. If cooperative experiments at outlying units are termin- ated or become inactive, the records clerk in Research Data Analysis should be notified so that the accuracy of the permanent files may be ensured. ASSISTANCE IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH Research Data Analysis This department assists project leaders in designing ex- periments and managing data from research projects. To ensure optimum experimental designs and efficient data management systems, it is strongly recommended that pro- ject leaders consult with personnel in Research Data Analy- sis during the project development phase. The primary objectives of Research Data Analysis are: 1. To provide consultation regarding experimental de- sign and data analysis for the AAES staff and graduate students. 2. To process, tabulate, summarize, and statistically analyze data for all project leaders and graduate students associated with the AAES. 3. To serve as advisors for special computer and data management problems. Many project leaders are qualified to program and process their own data, but members of the Research Data Analysis staff are available to assist those who are less experienced and those who require rather complex computer processing. All researchers are encouraged to learn how, whenever possible, to use the routine programs that are available. 4. To advise project leaders on the use of and availability of computer hardware and software in the central computer facility and in the AAES. 5. To assist project leaders in processing, preparing, and preserving data from the outlying units of the AAES. It is the responsibility of the project leader to assure that current research results from experiments at outlying units are properly made a part of the permanent record. In many instances, this task may be accomplished by establishing a directory of data that is recorded on a magnetic medium that is readily accessible. 6. To maintain a file of all experiment outlines and research agreements for work on the outlying units of the AAES. The data entry equipment and remote terminals in Re- search Data Analysis may be used by staff, graduate stu- dents, and clerks by appointments as available. Special arrangements can be made to use the equipment at night. All services, except data entry and clerical work, are provided without cost to AAES projects. Research Operations Research Operations provides diverse physical services to other divisions of the AAES. Requests for assistance in acquisition of equipment; in construction, modification, repairs, and maintenance of facilities; in repairs and main- tenance of electronic equipment; for transportation of heavy equipment; or for allocation of land for field research may be directed to this department. Other activities, such as the maintenance of utility systems and janitorial service, are provided by the Physical Plant. Research Operations also will assist in minor building alterations, painting, and other renovations. Research Operations produces silage and hay and main- tains pastures for the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. It is responsible for production of crops not in- volved in research at the Plant Breeding Unit and the Agronomy Field Crops Unit at the E.V. Smith Research Center. Requests for assistance requiring significant allocation of resources should be made in writing through the respective department head and Dean and Director, AAES, in the form as shown (see page 25). [9] Outlying Units All experiments at outlying units must be under the direction of a project leader from the Main Station-unless approval from the Director's Office is obtained for special or unusual circumstances when a project leader is not available. The outlying units personnel have the responsibility of maintaining an environment and a research atmosphere at their units which are conducive to cooperative research. The project leaders and department heads have the respon- sibility of providing capable leadership and guidance in the development and execution of cooperative research. The experimental designs should be carefully planned to elimi- nate unnecessary manual labor and supervision and to utilize the most efficient experimental techniques. Main Station personnel should take the initiative in analyzing and pub- lishing test results. Project leaders may work directly with outlying unit superintendents to initiate an experiment. At times, it may be necessary and wise to refuse a project leader's request to initiate an experiment at an outlying unit because of per- sonnel, time, labor, and other resources. However, the final decision to refuse must be made in the Director's Office. Experiment Outlines Experiment outlines are detailed descriptions of experi- ments conducted under a project. Suggested outline format is shown on page 26. This form should be used for cooper- ative experiments between two or more departments or between a department and an outlying unit. There should be a copy for each cooperator and two copies for the Director's Office. Experiment outlines are prepared by the project leader and reviewed within the department. If the research out- lined involves cooperation between two or more depart- ments or between a department and one or more of the outlying units of the AAES system, there should be a section outlining responsibilities of each cooperator. Such an outline is necessary so that all persons connected with the experi- ment shall have a clear understanding of such things as test procedure, time schedules, plot layout, treatments, pub- lications, and responsibilities of providing labor, machinery, materials, and supervision. These experiment outlines are sent to the Director's Office for final approval. Where no cooperation outside the department is involved, an outline should be prepared and approved by the department head and retained within the department without being approved by the Director. However, an experiment outline is not needed if the project outline is sufficiently detailed that it can serve as an experiment outline. Numbering System for Field Experiments To improve accountability of field experiments and facili- tate data handling, it is important that each experiment at all of the outlying units, including the Plant Breeding Unit and E.V. Smith Research Center, be identified with a per- manent identifier. This identifier will accompany all data generated from the experiment and be used in all com- munication regarding these data with the AAES. 1st line - BBS 0001 1982 A. First 3 spaces for substation or department (Main Station) identification. B. Next 4 spaces for experiment number assigned by substation or department. C. Last 4 spaces are for year. 2nd line - 428-90-7581 A. Social Security Number of project leader. 3rd line - BBS82S-01 A. Nine spaces that each project leader can use to identify each experiment as desired, aslong as it fits space allocation. Numbering System for Beef Cattle' The approved system requires an identification tattoo in one ear, with the other ear used for the brucellosis tattoo. A four-digit tattoo is recommended with the station location indicated by one letter below the tattoo number. The suggested code for the station is listed below: Station Location Main Station AB - Auburn University Breeding AN Auburn University Nutrition AD - Auburn University Dairy AT Auburn University Teaching AR Auburn University Reproduction AH Auburn University Animal Health Substation Location B = Black Belt G - Gulf Coast L - Lower Coastal Plain P - Piedmont S - Sand Mountain T - Tennessee Valley U - Upper Coastal Plain W - Wiregrass The right ear will identify the year the animal was born and the animal number. The first digit will indicate the year the animal was born and the second, third, and fourth digits will identify the animal number. An example is listed below. 3001 1st calf born in 1983 3002 2nd calf born in 1983 4001 1st calf born in 1984 4101 101st calf born in 1984 9006 6th calf born in 1989 0001 1st calf born in 1990 'Any dairy breed animals used for beef production purposes should be numbered in accordance with this system. [10] Save for Brucellosis Numbering system for beef cattle. The swine units have an established system and they will continue to use the current ear notch system. Each swine research unit will obtain a tattoo machine and will tattoo each pig before it is sent to the meats laboratory. The following tattoos are suggested: B-001 Pig 1 from swine breeding N-008 Pig 8 from swine nutrition L-004 Pig 4 from Lower Coastal Plain S-111 Pig 111 from Sand Mountain U-960 Pig 960 from Upper Coastal Plain Each animal experiment should have an experimental number. The number will be used for data collection and analysis. REPORTS Annual Progress Report (CRIS AD-421) A progress report is required each year for each approved project that is active during all or part ofa calendar year. It is to be prepared on CRIS Form AD-421 (see page 24). These forms are sent to the project leader through the department head near the end of the reporting year with the project number and title typed in. Instructions for completing this form are given in the Manual for Preparation of CRIS Forms (SCRS-OD-1258). The report should cover the period from the date of the previous year's report to the date when the current report is prepared or the project is terminated. The CRIS system permits a maximum of 2,400 characters, including letters, symbols, and spaces, for the combined field 24, 25, and 85. Additional characters will not appear in printouts. The work of cooperating departments on one project should be com- bined in a single report and submitted by the lead department. Annual Summary Report Each project leader is required to provide a yearly sum- mary of research accomplishments for each experiment station project. This summary is not to exceed two typewritten, single- spaced pages. It is composed of a header, a list of objectives for the past year, a description of the important research accomplishments, and future research plans. The header should contain the name of the department, the project leader, the reporting period, the project number, and the project title. This report is to be appended to the Staff Activities Summary submitted by faculty each year. Termination Reports For each approved project, a "Project Termination Re- port" is required at the conclusion of the project. This report is prepared on CRIS Form AD-421. A preprinted CRIS Form AD-421 will be sent each year for2 years for the purpose of adding publications published after termination. To assure accuracy in the permanent files of the records clerk in Research Data Analysis, the clerk should be informed of all terminated cooperative experiments at outlying units as well as those temporarily inactive. Reports of Research on Substations and Other Outlying Units Project leaders who have cooperative experiments at the outlying units are responsible for reporting the data they have collected at these units to the records clerk in Research Data Analysis. This should be done as soon as possible after the data are collected. The records clerk will process them, return to the project leader for checking, and be responsible for getting them typed in final form and filed in the appropri- ate records book. Data that are already in the Auburn University Computer (i. e., on tape or in a partitioned or sequential data set) may be filed with the records clerk by filling out a Computer File Management Form (see page 27). All files should be preserved by the project leader for at.least I year after submitting a Computer File Management Form. [11] PUBLICATIONS Policy Statement While publication is only one phase of a successful re- search effort, it is the most visible phase and is essential if research results are to contribute to science. The true value of research is not publication per se, but the extent to which the findings contribute to the improvement of crop, animal, and forest production, better utilization of agricultural and forest products, an enhanced environment, improved pro- tection of natural resources, and to scientific knowledge. Quality is the most important criterion of research and of publications reporting that research. The peer review pro- cess is important in both, but it is not the sole arbiter of quality. What might be acceptable to one journal review system might be rejected by another. Of equal importance, quality of research must be evaluated in light of the AAES' overall mission of identifying and solving problems related to Alabama's agricultural and forestry economy. It is important that scientists publish regularly in major journals of their scientific discipline, in appropriate Experi- ment Station publications (Highlights, Bulletins, Research Report Series, Circulars, Leaflets, and Departmental Ser- ies), as well as in miscellaneous other media. Journals should have a national and, preferably, an international reputation. However, it is also important that articles be distributed among different types of publications, e.g., refereed jour- nals, nonrefereed and trade journals, symposium pro- ceedings, book chapters, manuals, AAES publications, and abstracts. Usefulness and value of scientific publications to user clientele as well as to other scientists are important measures of the relevance and importance of research. Criteria that indicate usefulness and value of publications include citation by other scientists, demand for copies of publications, and comments by user clientele. The distribution of articles among different types of pub- lications is expected to vary among research projects, de- pending on whether the research is basic or applied. How- ever, each scientist in the AAES is expected to publish in refereed scientific literature pertinent to his field of re- search. Each scientist is also expected to present results of research at national scientific meetings. As a scientist be- comes more widely recognized, publications such as book chapters and contributions to symposium proceedings should become more frequent. While the number of publications cannot be the sole criterion of research productivity, it does reflect the overall productivity of the research program. Of course, the oppor- tunity for numbers of articles varies with research areas, and this sometimes accounts for the wide variation in total pub- lished articles among scientists. Assessing the separate contributions of multiple authors is indeed difficult. Cooperative research and, therefore, joint authorship are strongly encouraged. The nature of the re- search usually attests to the specific contribution of each author, and credit for each author will be in accordance with his contribution. A successful research program will show a high degree of publication continuity over time and publishing regularly reflects continually productive research programs. It also indicates that the scientist's long-range objectives are being met. Research data should be published as soon as practicable. This does not mean that premature publication is accept- able, but there should be urgency associated with conduct of research and subsequent publication of findings. In summary, publication of research findings in appropri- ate media is expected of each scientist in the AAES. There- fore, all research by AAES scientists should be designed and conducted to provide information that answers important and relevant questions in basic science or practical agricul- ture and is suitable for publication. Failure to publish is a clear indication that the research was either worthless or it remains unfinished, and unpublished works are of little value to the research mission of the AAES. Types of Publications Station publications are designed to disseminate results to professional workers and Alabama farmers as well as to national and international researchers. Results may be pub- lished sooner in Station publications and more details may be included than in refereed journals. Even though some may report massive amounts of data, the data can and should be organized andpresented in a publication that fellow scientists, professional agricultural workers, and others with a special interest may find useful. Generally, most detailed data should be reported as graphs or condensed tables. Where it is necessary to include a large amount of data, it should appear as an appendix. Journal articles may receive greater national and international distribution and are im- portant to the project leader and to the AAES for establish- ing national recognition in a research area. However, jour- nals cannot replace Station publications as a means of serving Alabama's agricultural and forestry industries. A summary of publication outlets and their nature follows: JOURNAL ARTICLES: Researchers are encouraged to publish in professional journals recognized by the Experi- ment Station. It is the responsibility of each department head to review annually this list of recognized journals maintained by the Editor, AAES. Changes in the list must be coordinated with Director, AAES. Manuscripts for sub- mission to journals are subject to the same review and approval procedures as those proposed for publication in the Station series. The author is responsible for ordering and distributing reprints. Reprints may be requisitioned against project funds. STATION PUBLICATIONS. Seven regular series of Station publications are available to the project leader: Bulletins. Bulletins are for reports of completed research. The content of bulletins may range from technical to popular [12] depending upon the nature of the study and the character of the results; however, bulletins should be organized and presented so that they will be useful to fellow scientists and professional agricultural workers as well as to those who have a special interest in the results. Circulars. Results of an experiment or project that is still active and has yielded pertinent and reliable data should be published in the circular series. Circulars should follow the same style as bulletins. Research Report Series. This series is for publication of results from multi-departmental research dealing with a single crop or commodity. It may report single or multi-year results. Leaflets. The leaflet is used to report results from an active project that pertains to a single practice or problem. As a rule, leaflets are limited to 4 to 8 pages in length and are written in popular style. Progress Reports. Preliminary results that are needed or have immediate value in connection with certain practices may best be reported in the progress report series. Highlights of Agricultural Research. Highlights is a quar- terly publication directed to farmers, agri-business leaders, and professional agricultural workers. Suggestions for arti- cles from each department for each issue are submitted to the Editor, AAES. The articles are one page in length. A staff member may suggest a topic and submit an article, through his department head, at anytime during the year. Highlights of Agricultural Research is designed to inform readers by: 1. Reporting important and significant results from segments or phases of long-term research. 2. Reporting important and significant results from cur- rent research. 3. Reporting progress and developments of recently begun research. 4. Reporting pertinent results from work done in the early years of the Station. 5. Presenting editorial comments by the Director. The quarterly is not considered as an outlet for technical information nor a substitute for technical papers. It is not a dumping ground for miscellaneous writings. The author is responsible for ordering and distributing reprints. Departmental Series. The departmental series provides an outlet for publication of research results and other infor- mation not appropriate for inclusion in currently established publications of the Experiment Station. This series is for limited or special distribution recommended by the de- partment. They are mimeographed, multilithed, or printed on 8 2 x 11-inch stock. Miscellaneous Articles. Sometimes articles are prepared for publication in farm magazines or popular publications. The author receives any payment that is made by the maga- zine. These articles are also subject to the same review and approval procedures as those proposed for publication in the Station series. Abstracts of papers to be presented at scien- tific meetings should be approved by the department head, the Station Editor, and the Director. Preparation of Manuscripts Since each scientific journal has its own particular style, it is the author's responsibility to follow the correct style. In the case of Station publications, the Experiment Station Editor is responsible for maintenance of style of publications. Manuscripts submitted for publication by the AAES, such as bulletins, circulars, research reports, leaflets, and as articles for Highlights of Agricultural Research, must be typed, double-spaced, with elite type on the special manu- script paper. The manuscript paper is a preprinted form (AES MS FORM 1, see page 28) that provides left- and right-hand margin guidelines (62 characters wide for bulletins and circulars and 74 characters wide for leaflets and Highlights articles). The manuscript paper may be obtained by the departments from the Editor's Office, AAES. Manuscripts submitted for publication as Station research report series and progress reports should be typed on plain bond with line width of 55 characters, elite type. Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate. Upon approval by the Director, one copy will be forwarded by the Station Editor to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Ser- vice and the others will be returned to the author with the comments of the Editor and the Director. Manuscripts tobe submitted for publication in refereed journals should be prepared in journal style and submitted to the Director's Office after departmental review. Abstracts for publication in proceedings of professional meetings must also be prepared in appropriate style and submitted for the review process. Manuscripts and abstracts should be pre- pared far enough in advance of deadlines for the review process to function. Manuscript Review Process The author should submit manuscripts for proposed pub- lications to his-department head along with the Manuscript Approval Sheet (see page 29) which has the required hand- ling procedures printed on the back. Manuscript Review Policy The purpose of manuscript reviews is to assist authors in producing quality publications. The success of reviews de- pends on the sincerity, diligence, and spirit of cooperation with which the authors and reviewers work to produce quality publications. All manuscripts authored by AAES faculty, whether for Station or professional journal publication, shall pass through the following sequence of reviews: (1) a departmental committee of scientists (2) the author's department head (3) the Station editor (4) the Station Director. The primary role of departmental review committees is to aid the author in presenting research results in a highly readable and scientifically sound manner. The departmental [13] committee is appointed by the department head and may include persons outside the department who have a special competence or interest in the subject. Because most re- search is highly specialized, the departmental committee must judge the scientific reliability of experiments and interpretations of results. A secondary role is to check for correct writing style and grammar. The following points, adapted from a Science article of several years ago, should be considered by the review committees: 1. Clarity. Is the manuscript written in a style that is readable, easy to follow and understand? (This does not mean written in the literary style that is preferred by the reviewer.) If the reviewer must re-read more than a few passages or the meaning is not clear, this should be pointed out in comments to the author. 2. Validity of the Logic. If a defect in the reasoning used for deriving conclusions from the data or observations is noted, the reviewer should specify why it is faulty and suggest steps to correct the defect. 3. Alternate Interpretations. Are there other valid inter- pretations of the data or observations, in addition to the interpretation offered by the author? The existence of such alternatives does not in itself invalidate the author's interpretation, but the author should be aware of them and should consider the extent to which they should be recognized in the manuscript. 4. Illustrations and Tables. Do the data and/or illus- trations actually show what the text or legends claim? Are tables clear and informative, or are they unneces- sarily confusing? Are there too many illustrations or tables? Is there material in the text that could be presented better in a table? Is there needless dupli- cation between text and illustrations or tables? Is statistical information presented in a clear and concise manner? Although concerned with content, the department head relies on the departmental committee for subject-matter correctness, reviewing primarily for information, logic, and consistency of reporting. For AAES publications, the Station Editor has primary responsibility for style, grammar, overall readability, de- sign, and general conformation to Experiment Station stan- dards. The Editor's review of journal articles will be con- cerned with grammar, readability, and Experiment Station standards. Since the Station Director is responsible for the entire research program, all manuscripts must meet his approval before they can be published. The review process of the AAES should be as rigorous as that of scientific societies to ensure that publications of the Station reflect the highest professional standards. Services Available from Editor's Office Services provided by the AAES Editor's Office are avail- able to expedite the publishing of results through the appro- priate series of Station publications. These services include not only the editing and production of finished reports, but help in planning, organizing, and illustrating reports. By consulting with the Editor before the manuscript is begun, project leaders can save time in the actual writing. Such questions as series to be used, organization of report, and audience orientation can be determined in advance, to reduce the chances of major revisions being necessary in later stages. Assistance with art work and photography for illustrating publications also is available. An artist illustrator is available to prepare finished charts, graphs, and other drawings from rough pencil drawings and plotting data. Photographs for publications covers and to illustrate results also can be made by personnel from the Editor's Office on a time-available basis. Help is available to photograph results as the project develops, but advance planning is needed for the Editor to schedule time for such photography. EXTRAMURAL SUPPORT OF RESEARCH Introduction Grants and contracts provide an important and integral part of the financial support of our research programs. Approximately 20 percent of the total budget of the AAES is derived from these sources. Since these monies comprise a rather substantial portion of our budget, it is important that each scientist explores the opportunities available for the development of these sources of funds. In pursuing extramural contracts and grants, it is impor- tant that each scientist carefully develops each proposal with assurance that the research objectives are compatible with those of current research assignments as well as with those of the department and the AAES. Extramural-supported research offers each scientist the opportunity for capitalizing on his initative and, at the same time, enhancing his research program. Extramural funds can be highly effective in improving the equipment base and providing additional student help, graduate research as- sistants, and technical support. Procedures Adherence to the following procedures will ensure that everyone concerned with research programs and fiscal ac- countability will be aware of all aspects of each extramural funding source. Keep Administration Informed. Any staff member who is contacted or plans to contact any person or organization outside the AAES relative to the development of a major research proposal should inform his department head or the Director's Office. This procedure will ensure full administrative support in the development of the proposal and should reduce the [14] number of errors and changes made in proposals; save time in the final development of proposals; and help to clarify the degree to which the project leader can commit himself, his department, the Station, and the University in support of the proposed research. This is particularly important from the standpoint of necessary commitments of personnel, facilities equipment, and funds and from the standpoint of problems of cost sharing, matching requirements, salary calculations, determination of indirect costs, and other fac- tors affecting budgetary requirements and restrictions. Preparation and Submission of Proposal Each proposal should be prepared according to the speci- fic requirements of the granting agency and Auburn Univer- sity. Four copies of each proposal must be submitted along with a cover form for extramural programs (see page 17). A cover form must be submitted whether or not funds are involved. Proposals involving commercial grants and con- tracts must have a Memorandum of Agreement (see page 30) along with a cover form. Administrative Approval of Research Proposals Four copies of each research proposal must be approved by the department head, Director of the AAES, and Vice- President for Agriculture, Home Economics, and Veteri- nary Medicine. In addition, each proposal is reviewed by the Office of Contracts and Grants and the University Comp- troller to ensure that the budget is acceptable and that all aspects of the proposals are in compliance with University regulations. Sufficient time should be allowed for review of each proposal in each administrative office during normal work- ing hours. At least 10 working days should be allowed for processing in the Director's Office, Vice-President for Ag- riculture, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine Of- fice, and Contracts and Grants Office. When circumstances prevent observing this schedule, requests for exceptional handling should be made through the department head and the AAES Director. Typed proposals and related documents should provide a place for the following signatures in the order listed: project leader, department head, Director of the AAES, and Vice- President for Agriculture, Home Economics, and Veteri- nary Medicine. On prepared documents that do not have places for these signatures and have no space for them to be added, initials of the administrator will suffice. Coordination with AAES and Other University Units All proposals that include as an integral component as- sistanee by AAES and other University units must be coor- dinated with those respective units. Proposals for grants or contracts would include a reason- able cost for data analysis. If this involves the use of services of Research Data Analysis or Computer Center, the project leader should consult with the Head of Research Data Analysis for estimates. This item should be identified in the budget as a "cost of data processing" and not identified as cost of computer services unless so advised by the Head of Research Data Analysis. Special support requested from Research Operations, such as construetion or modification of structures or fencing, unusual land requirements, or field equipment not normally available, must be coordinated with Head of Research Operations. In budget preparation, consult the Director's Office for indirect and employee benefits costs. Announcement of Contracts and Grants Since the Vice-President for Agriculture, Home Econ- omics, and Veterinary Medicine signs for the University, organizations will normally notify that office of the action taken and the Vice-President for Agriculture, Home Econ- omics, and Veterinary Medicine will subsequently notify the Director of the AAES. The department head and the project leader(s) will be notified by the Director. In the event a project leader is contacted direct, the information should be relayed to the Vice-President for Agriculture, Home Econ- omics, and Veterinary Medicine through the department head and the AAES Director. Most grants by Federal agencies will be announced by the Senator and the local Congressman. All other "announce- ments" concerning awards of extramural grants or contracts will be made by the AAES through the Editor's Office. The offices of Vice-President for Agriculture, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine, Vice-President for Research, and Director of University Relations will be apprised of such releases. All such releases will credit all components of Auburn University having an input in the announced con- tract or grant. [15] STANDARD FORMS AUBURN UNIVERSITY Today's Date: COVER FORM FOR EXTRAMURAL PROGRAMS AU No. To: OFFICE OF CONTRACTS & GRANTS DEVELOPMENT PLEASE ALLOW SEVEN DAYS FOR PROCESSING PROPOSAL SUMMARY: Project Leader(s): Dept(s): Phone(s): Agency Name: Proposal Title: Agency Address: BUDGET SUMMARY: Agency Funds AU (Cost Sharing) Funds"* Total Project Direct Costs: $ $ $ Indirect Costs*: $ $ $ Totals: $ $ $ NATURE OF PROPOSAL: Type of Agreement: Contract Grant- Other (specify) Type of Project: Research- Instruction- Extension Other (specify) Type of Proposal: New- Renewal- Continuation- Modification COMMITMENT OF UNIVERSITY RESOURCES: Space for Site of Work: On campus- Off campus- Both Building(s): Room No(s): Construction /alteration of facilities will be required & funded by: Agency- AU** Matching funds**: The agency requires matching funds in the amount of $ Cost Sharing"*: $---- EQUIPMENT: (If itemized equipment needs are not included in the budget, please attach explanation.) Furnished by: Agency- AU- Other (specify) Purchased with: Agency funds: $ - AU Cost sharing funds"*: $ Other (specify amount & source of funds): Source of funds for maintenance beyond period of support: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Does this research involve potential biological hazards? Yes -- No-.- Will there be radioactive or hazardous materials involved in this research? Yes __No SUBJECTS INVOLVED: Human Subjects? Yes No Animal Subjects? Yes --No---- SECURITY: Are security clearances required for this research? Yes -No -If yes, security clearance applications should-be initiated for persons without an active clearance. RESEARCH ASSISTANTS SUPPORTED: Yes -_ No If yes, how many? REMARKS: *NOTE: It i s t he pol icy of the u niversity to recover f ul Ii ndirect costs. Expla in i n detailI req uests f or reduced or f orf eited indirect costs and attach justification in duplicate. "*NOTE: A detailed explanation and justification, approved by the Dean or Director, must be attached for all cost [17] U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR CRIS USE ONLY CURRENT RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEM (CRIS) REQUEST ID NO. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL NOTE: See reverse side for detailed instructions. Items 1 through 7 MUST be completed. 1. REQUESTED BY (Name, organization, address, and telephone no.) 2. DATE SUBMITTED (Dy, m, yr.) Date Aequeat Project leader's campus address 3. DATE NEEDED (Day, mo., yr.) Allow at least 2 weeks 4. REQUESTED FOR (Name and telephone no. -if different from Item 1) 5. SUBJECT OR AREA OF INTEREST TO BE SEARCHED (Include statements describing specific topic of your request-continue on reverse if necessaryJ) Ptwvide, a naviawtive /statemntivt OLb'uicS otbb'tcdecuibLi9 qoult &eqcqweweits An te/unm6 4 o gcvie~iat a-'iea o4(nte,e/t cand spccmiAc conicept-t Avovcd. Thcteide pa~tict/ t aV.I'~owuce,commocL-tie,, 0/t Adca..s which 4ountheco/te.o 4the. 'iexqutet. 6. OUTPUT (See description on reverse.) T NA 0 PRINCIPAL R El OBJECTIVES El PROGRESS I - OTHER (Specify): E--]STANDARD OR INVESTIGATOR OR TECHNICAL 1 - TITLE '- APPROACH ] PUBLICATIONS CRIS ID No.: 7. KEYWORDS Select from Keyword Bank or enter words of your own choosing.) 7 Include keywods which wiLt accuately define youA tequesAt. o 0 4-) E .H Hr- "- f CLASSIFICATION CODES Cd V) (Completion of the following items is OPTIONAL. Use only if needed to clarify your request. See instructions on reverse.) U) 8. ACTIVITIES O O 0 9. COMMODITIES, RESOURCES OR TECHNOLOGIES (Primeand/orsub-classification.) ,-4 4-) : H r $- 10. FIELDS OF SCIENCE 4. -11. RESEARCH PROBLEM AREAS (RPA's) Vl) 9 (- 12. SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION (Pollution, health and medical, pesticide targ'ets, energy, etc.) 0 0 13. SUBMITTED BY (Authorized signature) 14. TITLE FORM AD-427 (4/79) Previous edition, AD Form 427 (4/77), may be used. [18] Project Form 1 Fund PROJECT OUTLINE ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AUBURN UNIVERSITY TITLE: DEPARTMENT(S): PROJECT LEADER(S): DATE OF TERMINATION OR REAPPRAISAL: OBJECTIVES: [19] Project No ----------------------------- PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AUBURN UNIVERSITY TITLE OF PROPOSED PROJECT: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): TYPE OF PROJECT: ) New; ) Revised; ) Other: PROJECT THIS REPLACES (if any): Project No.________ Title: PROPOSED PROJECT REVIEWED & APPROVED BY FOLLOWING SCIENTISTS: (She utd be tviecwed by cat Ceast th~ee coampetent sc11-emt.t5) OTHER TECHNICAL REVIEWERS SUGGESTED TO SERVE ON PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE: S(Indict at ea/t thIc uatf{4ied zci>tbzt4on canpu/s) DESIRED STARTING DATE:________ BUDGET INFORMATION: Expected Annual Budget to be Allocated to Project: $ (Anut a mfoLL ) (Checkla pplup!A4Ate j4und4) FUND SOURCE(S):() Hatch;() State;C) Mclntire-Stennis;() Grant;() Other:___ -- A, CRIS RETRIEVAL WAS UTILIZED?() Yes;C) No. REMARKS: (Giv')e. ctdcttnaL comnmen~ts that may' be hetpc Awt to the V1Aec-to'L otthe. Review commn-ttee. DATE SUBMITTED: __________ Project Form 3 APPROVED BY: _____________ (Dept. Head's Signature) [20] PROJECT THIS REPLACES (il Proiect No._ U.S. DFPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS STATEMENT OF POLICY -Safeguarding the rights and welfare of human subjects at risk in activities supported hy Cooperative Research, Science and Education Administration is the responsibility of the institution to which support is provided. I order to provide for the adequate discharge of this responsibility, USD[) polcy requIires a formal assura-nce that appropiate committees in each institution will carry out both initial review of proposals, arid continuing review of supported projects. The Department also requires certification of such reviews. Procedures which meet Department of Health and H uman Services (DHiHS) reqJuirements will meet USDA requirements (Secretary's Meriorandumn No. 1755 and P1. 93 -348, as imiplemented by Part 46 of Title 45 of the code of Federal Regulations, as amended (45CFR 46)). I. INSTITUTION AtbcraaAg'iu'cwtuxcut Expeu-&ent Station 2. TYPEL -L'IORIGINAI. 7] FOL LOW OP [_] REVISION 3 PROJECT NUMBER (If k,,oIVn) (To ompteted bj by Uec tot'O 4. TITLE (Give cor ptee titte) 5. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR 6. Check the following applicable statement: 7..l]A- This project does not include activitres involving humnan subjects. 0 0 U Li) Li B- This project icue activities involving human Subjects but can in no way be considered at risk.______ (If this statement Is checked, the person signing this (Initialsi form musr also initial in the space provided.) I] C - This project, which icue activities InvlIng uman subjiects, is pending review fryan institutional corimrteeasIroided by our a surance. Certification of comnpletion of the review wilf be provided as soon as possibIe (Certification will be r-submitted on Forme SEA -84, identifiedas "Fe/low up" in Item 2, and checked in box "D") Li D - This project includes activities human subjects. Our committee reviewed and approved it on in accordance with Our- assurance approved by SEA/CR and/or DHHS. The project will be subject to continuing review as provided for in that assurance. 7. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF OFFICIAL SIGNING PROJECT Vtctot., Aetbamci Ag'utw&at Expe~'iment Station _____- 18. DATE Day, Mo nth, VexuL FOR CR USE ONL Y Form SEA--84 (Feb 80) [21] USDA-SEA ~u~llcLL~. I III- 111 IIII~I. I 11111 __,' _1_ r I 11()1 1111~111(11: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ATE (Day, Month, Year) AMENDMENT RESEARCH WORK UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION - RESEARCH RESUME ate o ' p)epVa/ttio n U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS6 Albma(td4.4~~ New Extended Revised inated ing Leave. b.tlz, {e~d ifby CSRS ptoj. numbe.', 16.known)i El B 0LI LI ELI FLI- 7. TITLE Matximum 100 chw'uicteuit~ nctuding Ziteu_, symrbotz., cand zce/s; don'-t LLse. "ILC2eacW'LkonL 1 "..cnve/stcgtion o4". etc. 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION 13. RESPONSIB3LE ORGANIZATION Department designation Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Auburn University CITY rATE/COUNTRY ZIP CODE ONG. DISTRICT CITY 4. STATE ZIP CODE Auburn University Alabama 36849 Auburn University Alabama 136849 12. INVESTIGATOR NAME(S) (Last name & initials) 1 Pt'oject tReade.u (not rIILC thani 3 no-a) 2 5 I15. RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL (Last name & initials) Buchanan, Gale A. 16. RESEARCH LOCATION ON CAMPUS? ALI Yes aBLNo chckzappiop'uiatebox PROJECT TYPE CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS 17-1. FOR USDA USE 17-2. FOR USDA 11. FOR STATE J J \Icho 184. CONTR./GR./AGMT./NO. 19-1. FACE AMOUNT m m ~~~~~Contr./Gr./ 180 JRbV RSCd A LJContract B LJGrant Agmt. with TOLIGLI:IRlIIc El 1jI 18-& FOR STATE USE 19-2 TOTAL Sys. 2 FY SAES Other Hatch 'M-S State Animal Health AR ESCS FS Coop. In- BM 'ISLIIA1 I LILICL 21. FACILITIES Check apptiopuate box, " s to wotk t.eocatio uwa&q, 22.-23. REGIONAL PROJECT NO. AFederally -owned BLIFederally -leased cCcomnbined DLJState E iOther Lextve b.&ankz LnteAs ont'u- 24. OBJECTIVES 2& APPROACH (Use apace needed for "24.oB3JECTIVES", then indicate "25. APPROACH'.) bting to teionat pltocjct.* 24. -Foti.Objective", avinue't.cat i 6Utivtg is pte~e~'~d. Keep l4ho't, anid /LCLdtk comphnd4b2t. Ptce eniphas cvionthe. coviccp~t6to be. nvit6gated. 24. APPROACH. Vevet~op a desctiu4tive /sta~temenit o6 the. genveiiaZ methodls cand pILO- cedw~e/s that wiebe. iotowed. AvoiLd exteme. deta.L&, patitctauit on towtLi oh, commonj caccepted 'Lesccvch ptacticea, Pee~.'i how(d comp'Lehlend what isvintende~d o. avicipate~d ~i the kieseat~ch phtoyIWam, 27. KEYWORDS Setct pxi..&alty woltwU 6om titte pJ?.w otiieutiThat witt help i ctos-.teeAeni.g, sea/lchin~g, and tocati9 yow'i. 'iea~cvch. Tenviwotcds o't eeisi. p!e~med. Conzsi.t CRIS (egwtdbtaviz ________________________ RECOMMENDED APPROVED Check applicable one - CONCURRED SIGNATUREI TITLE DATE Y SIGNATURE TITLE DATE V Puiciwat -Lvestigato'LDirector Vepaktmen-t Heacd 1 Chai&'unvP'ioject ReviewA. Committee 23. AWARD DATE (Day MoYr.) 29. START DATE (DayMo.,Yr.) 30. TERMINATION (Day Mo.,)&-) DURATION (Months) Leavwe. btLacvikWhenvi 'iea/tich to begiLn 5 pctedcomzi~JAovi IIuhu r nn FOR USDA USE Poetrfre n lae yalitrse SIGNATURE 771MT LI agencies for entry into CRIS. FORM AD-416 (6/79) [22] -1-4 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DATE (Day,.11onthYear) RESEARCH WORK UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION -CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH Date of preparation U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS 1. ACCESSION NO. AGENCY IDENTIFICATION NO. 5. WORK UNIT/PROJECT NO. 31 HATCH MARKETING 2 1Checkz ajsttopAsuatebox Leave ban L t've b nz Same W" FiLe4d 5 on AD-416 Yes Li No % 32. BASIC RESEARCH 33. APPLIED RESEARCH 34 DEVELOPMENT EFFORT 35 FORESTRY Enter estimated percqytage for each. (Sumo0 32, 33, 34, CLASSIFICATION BY ACTIVITY, COMMODITY, SCIENCE, AND RESEARCH PROBLEM AREA RESEARCH PRODUCT OF ACTIVITY COMMODITY SCIENCE PROBLEM AREA (2) X (4) X (6) CODE % CODE % CODECODE (1) (2) (3) (4)(5) (6) (7) (8) 36. 1. Consuit Manual for preparing CRIS Forms for drections 37.No entry 20 U Manual of Classification of Agriclturalad Forestry i 38. R f earch Revision II (January 1973) foprope codingi For each projec I classi , Activity (1), Comm ity (3), 39. an Field of Sci'ence (S) 40. 30 Conmodity coding is important The listing ofdirect, should be cl sely related commodities is import t. less than 41. 10% 42. 43. 44. For a istance, contact Chairman of Project Revie Committee 45. 46. 47. SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION Fields 48-77 are used to identify specia( areas of research such as Polution, Health and Medica(, Tobacco-Health, Weather,.Nuclear Radiation, Poverty, Natural Beauty, Sub-commodities, Pesticide Targets, Water Resources, Energy, Home Economics, Sub-Activities (SEA/AR) and Special Research Programs (SEA/AR). Refer to your agency manual for specific codes and instructions. CODE % CODE %CODE %CODE %CODE % Apply a percentagE figue to one or more o the followiT g as eems appropr ate 48. _ 54.__0. ___ 66. 72. 49. 55. ___ 1.___ 67. 73. 50. 56. 62. ___ 68. ____74. 51. 57. 6___ 3. ___ 9. 5. 52. 58. 14. ___ 0. 6. [23] Form AD-421 (9/81) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DATE (Dfy.Mo..Yr) RESEARCH WORK UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION * PROGRESS REPORT hepVt-odte U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE. STATE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIM.ENT STATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS 1. ACCSSON NO. AGENCY IDENTIFICATION NO. S.WORK UNIT / PROJECT.NO. 22-23. REGIONAL TYPE / GRANT NO. Fietdzs1I t ough I1I.(exxcej 6) w'w U aa-tLa j be. pte p'nte~d PRJET O compwteiL. foweve, ij Lno4 P ee.? ct-Lonz 4 otL/same. {-Lete. on guidte. 4o)AID)416. 7. TITLE Se~e.above. I. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION 12. INVESTIGATOR NAME(S) 1. See above 4.___________ 2. _________________5.________________ See. above 3. 6. 6. STATUS 30. ESTIMATED TERMINATION 85. PERIOD COVERED (Mok.. Yr.) TERMINATED DATE FROM: x Tsinc E [lICovV~ei{oa P ~ e 85. PROGRES REPORT Tott oj 1600-cha-'acteA-e avaitabte. Reprotir gni'6ican-t accomptishrents with b&Ape.4 exp es.,,?ov/az/ to why the. LLst6sat'e ,signiLcan~t 6ciLenvtiicatty4 o' pkacticaiJy. Stactementzs houtid be. good enough to appeaA without change. in a pabf.Lshe~d ab~stact. Ij too soon to Lepolt accomp zhment, indica-testatu/s oiL stage. oS devetopment o Mclntitre-Steni&6pioject~s - idicate. nurbe-'Lo4 gIaduacte.6tuide.nt6wassociated with p-'oject. 16 te~ina-t-on Lepo't, cto&z out the. woild "P'Log'Las4" -n the. heacding o,6thiLs 6o-'wn and type. vTep~jqn-({on" above and the~n ente/L the. ?oflow~ng -in titI& ?ccton o6 Fie-&L85: Actuat Textm~nation Vate:________________ 47. PuBucATIoNs Liest pabtia-t-ionm6 since. tt 'Lepott. Inctude onty tho~se.act~wuatt pubRzhed. Vo not cnctde. manu-6c'l--pts. L~ztiflg4 4houid be. in accot'dance. with the. styte. ?zftuctoz on back o4 joi~ni [24] Priority Control No.: TO: Research Operations 103 Comer Hall FROM: Job and Equipment Request Research Operations Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station DATE: Person to Contact Regarding Work Person and Department or Unit Initiating Request Phone DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE DONE: SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS: LOCATION OF JOB: WORK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY: WORK TO BE DONE FOR: (Circle One) PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT: (DATE) Research Teaching .. .. APPROVAL. ................................. Department Head Director, AES FOR RESEARCH OPERATIONS ONLY COMMENTS: Date Work Completed [25] Signature of Person Completing Work ~~nrr ~ ~ ~~n~ ~1 rr rr ~ Job Control No.: EXPERIMENT OUTLINE Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Auburn University Date Prepared PROJECT NO. Insert the number of the project of which the experiment is a part. TITLE: Give title of the proposed cooperative experiment. DEPARTMENT(s) AND UNIT(s) INVOLVED: LOCATION OF EXPERIMENTS: OBJECTIVES: List the specific objectives of the experiment. PROCEDURES: Describe in detail the procedure and time schedule for each objective is to be accomplished. Field plans should be a part of the outline. It is recognized that at times plans cannot be prepared until the experiment is actually laid out in the field. In such cases a copy should always be provided the cooperator for attaching to the experiment outline. A copy should also be sent to the Records Clerk. RESPONSIBILITIES: Describe in detail responsibilities of each cooperator under the follow- ing headings: 1. Project leaders 2. Cooperators 3. Outlying unit personnel PUBLICATION: Include any agreements pertaining to authorship of publications, use of data by superintendents in meetings on outlying units, or use of experiments in meetings. APPROVALS: Provide space for signatures with dates of all Project leaders, cooperators, depart- ment heads, and the Director. All signatures should be affixed before the outline is sent to the Director's Office. Upon approval, the Director will keep one copy and will send a copy to the Records Clerk and will return the other copies to the department head for distribution. [26] COMPUTER MANAGEMENT FORM NAMEDEPARTMENT File Name Created # Cards Expires Experiment Title File Contents I. VARIABLE NAMES, DESCRIPTIONS, AND COLUMN LOCATIONS NAME DESCRIPTION COLUMN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9,' 10. 1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12. __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 15. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [27] AES MS FORM 1 (FOR ELITE TYPE ONLY) 62 CHARACTERS (BUL- LETINS, CIRCULARS) PAGE NO. 74 CHARACTERS (LEAFLETS, HIGHLIGHTS ARTICLES) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 [28] Publications Form 1 MANUSCRIPT APPROVAL SHEET ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION Auburn University Title: Author: Submitted for Approval as: () Progress Report, Departmental Series () Research Report Series Technical Article to be published in )other, ()Leaflet, ( ) Circular, (Name of Journal) (Specify) Manuscript based on results from Project No. __ _ Purpose of manuscript and readership to which it is addressed. Submitted to Department Head on: Referred to Reading Committee on: Approved by Reading Committee: b.C (Signature) (Signature) (Signature) 9. Approved by Department Head: 10. Approved for publication: (Station Editor) (Signature) (Date) (Dean and Director) 11. AAES Journal No. (The Station Editor will fill in the blanks below) Published in: 1. 2. 3. (LBulletin, 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) Vol. Pages Date [29] (SpecifS; MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between the AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION SYSTEM of AUBURN UNIVERSITY and to as THIS AGREEMENT, made as of , by and between the (hereinafter referred ) and the Agricultural Experiment Station of Auburn University (hereinafter referred to as the STATION): WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the desires to establish at the STATION a grant for the purpose of and WHEREAS, the Station is willing to accept such a grant and conduct such studies; NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows: The agrees: 1. To place at the disposal of the STATION the sum of according to the following schedule: The STATION agrees: 1. To do the research described on the attached work plan or project outline which is a part of this agreement. 2. To prepare and furnish the with periodic reports and plans according to the following schedule: with the understanding that the results will not be used by for advertising or promotional purposes without the approval of the Director of the STATION. It is further agreed that: 1. The STATION reserves full right of publication, but that upon request the STATION will give the privilege of reviewing any manuscripts before they are published. 2. This agreement is for the period to and may be renewed, revised, or extended by mutual consent of the parties involved. The STATION in accepting this grant has for its purpose the promotion of improved agriculture. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement. SIGNEES AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION OF AUBURN UNIVERSITY by Date by Department Head by Director by Vice President for Research [30] Date Date Date th~ taciilte ~ I1II n~t ho Iic~~ h~i NOTES ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION SYSTEM ? Main Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn SE.V. Smith Research Center, Shorter ( Tennessee Valley Substation, Belle Mina ( Sand Mountain Substation, Crossville ( North Alabama Hort. Substation, Cullman o Upper Coastal Plain Substation, Winfield o Forestry Unit, Fayette County ( Chilton Area Hort. Substation, Clanton o Forestry Unit, Coosa County ( Piedmont Substation, Camp Hill ( Plant Breeding Unit, Tallassee o Forestry Unit, Autauga County O Prattville Experiment Field, Prattville ( Black Belt Substation, Marion Junction O The Turnipseed-lkenberry Place, Union Springs ( Lower Coastal Plain Substation, Camden o Forestry Unit, Barbour County O Monroeville Experiment Field, Monroeville ( Wiregrass Substation, Headland ( Brewton Experiment Field, Brewton ( Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Covington and Escambia Counties O Ornamental Hort. Field Station, Mobile 0 Gulf Coast Substation, Fairhope