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Supporting soybean production with new resistant varieties
Published on July 1, 2020
Michigan State University Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Professor Dechun Wang is focused on soybean research -
Giving back to growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Linda Hanson earned her master’s at Michigan State University. Now, she’s helping the growers who helped her as a student. -
Providing real-time weather information for growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Jeff Andresen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the state climatologist for Michigan, examines weather and its effect on agriculture. -
Managing disease for better growth, storage and processing of sugar beets and potatoes
Published on July 1, 2020
Jaime Willbur, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, analyzes the impact of pathogens to prolong the health of key Michigan crops. -
Monitoring and managing cucumber downy mildew
Published on July 1, 2020
Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, develops biosurveillance tools to combat an aggressive cucumber pathogen. -
Improving Photosynthesis: The Final Frontier?
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientists are working to unlock the secrets of photosynthesis, which might spur an agricultural revolution and lead to innovative energy and industrial technologies. -
Understanding plant immunity to improve human health
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Foundation Professor Brad Day studies the mechanisms by which plants fend off pathogens -
Studying the effectiveness of conservation drainage practices
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Extension drainage specialist works with Michigan farmers to balance crop yield with environmental and water protections. -
Master bean breeder readies for retirement
Published on July 1, 2020
James Kelly has led the bean breeding and genetics program at MSU for four decades