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A long-term investment: Breeding better wheat for a stronger industry
Published on February 14, 2017
Ensuring that Michigan farmers have the best tools to meet emerging challenges and continue to produce at record-setting levels lies at the heart of the wheat breeding and genetics program, led by MSU AgBioResearch plant breeder Eric Olson. -
Developing biobased production systems for commercial application
Published on February 14, 2017
MSU researcher Yan "Susie" Liu focuses on taking bio-processes and technology from the lab to the marketplace. -
Controlling soybean disease with lab, field tools
Published on February 14, 2017
Martin Chilvers's research program is searching for ways to combat diseases that threaten some of Michigan’s highest-valued crops. -
A changing climate: Selecting trees that flourish in urban settings
Published on February 14, 2017
Bert Cregg and a team of MSU researchers are studying trees in urban settings with an eye on identifying species that are adaptable to increasing stress. -
Helping scientists communicate, collaborate and achieve their goals
Published on February 14, 2017
MSU AgBioResearch scientists are helping interdisciplinary science teams become stronger through the Toolbox Dialog Initiative. -
Bucking convention: Breeding plants that grow and defend themselves
Published on February 14, 2017
MSU plant biochemist Gregg Howe, is working to help plants overcome the duality of growth and defense. -
Bee kind: Making greenhouse and nursery plants more pollinator-friendly
Published on February 14, 2017
MSU entomologist David Smitley is working to provide the state’s greenhouse and nursery growers with tools to make their plants more pollinator-friendly and marketable without sacrificing pest management. -
MSU’s Richard Lenski wins 2017 Friend of Darwin award
Published on February 13, 2017
Richard E. Lenski has received a 2017 Friend of Darwin award from the National Center for Science Education. -
$12.6 million gift establishes endowed chair positions in veterinary medicine
Published on February 10, 2017
The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine has received the largest single gift in its history: $12.6 million from the estate of the late alumnus Albert C. Dehn.