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Studying what makes plants sick gives insight into animal and human health
Published on July 1, 2020
Sheng-Yang He is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and an MSU University Distinguished Professor -
Delivering practical education globally to areas of greatest need
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researchers Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh are delivering life-improving knowledge to low-literate learners in developing countries through animations via a program called Scientific Animations Without Borders. -
Identifying plant health threats and solutions at the epicenter of collaboration
Published on July 1, 2020
Jan Byrne, plant pathology diagnostician with MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Services, identifies potential plant health issues for growers and home owners. -
Improving soil health key to productivity, sustainability for African farmers
Published on July 1, 2020
Sieg Snapp and Regis Chikowo, researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, are helping farmers improve soil health and sustainability. -
MSU Innovator of the Year seeks plant improvement
Published on July 1, 2020
Federica Brandizzi, MSU Foundation Professor of plant biology and a member of the MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab focuses on plant efficiency -
Supporting Michigan’s wine industry in challenging climatic conditions
Published on July 1, 2020
Despite the wine industry’s blossoming popularity, several factors can limit the success of wine grapes in Michigan’s climate. Paolo Sabbatini studies ways to mitigate damage. -
MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar
Published on July 1, 2020
Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers -
Understanding how plants metabolize nutrients to improve farming, protect the environment
Published on July 1, 2020
Hideki Takahashi, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is working to understand the molecular mechanisms plants use to metabolize nutrients. -
Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology
Published on July 1, 2020
Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies.