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The air we breathe: Studying the impact of air pollution in rural environments
Published on January 21, 2016
Michigan State University AgBioResearch toxicologist Jack Harkema is studying the impacts of air pollution on rural populations. -
Reduce, reuse, remediate: Helping nurseries get the most out of their water
Published on January 21, 2016
A team of researchers from MSU AgBioResearch is working to address both the environmental and financial concerns by developing a system to purify and recycle water and fertilizers. -
Market research reveals why consumers are drawn to wineries in Michigan
Published on January 21, 2016
Though Michigan's wineries and grape industry ranks fourth in the United States in economic impact, challenges remain. Dan McCole is working to overcome some of the issues. -
Adapting human medical technology to predict plant diseases
Published on January 21, 2016
MSU researchers are developing technology that helps growers fight off the next plant disease epidemic. -
Message from the Director
Published on January 21, 2016
A message about 2015 from ABR Director Doug Buhler. -
Uncovering pathways toward engineering pest resistance
Published on January 20, 2016
Michigan State University scientists are examining the biochemistry of plants in research that could lead to advancements in the production of plants that are less susceptible to insect pests. -
Examining internal and external factors affecting pathogenic loads and ‘supershedders’
Published on January 19, 2016
Jen Owen, an associate professor in the Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is working on a project funded by the National Science Foundation to assess variation in the pathogen load in virus-infected birds. -
Studying signaling and gene regulation in bacteria
Published on January 19, 2016
MSU AgBioResearch scientist Lee Kroos is conducting basic research on Bacillus subtilis and Myxococcus xanthus, soil bacteria that are model organisms for understanding cell-to-cell signaling and changes in gene expression that cause cell differentiation. -
Developing alternative approach to assess stream health, use data more efficiently
Published on January 19, 2016
Pouyan Nejadhashemi, an associate professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) at Michigan State University (MSU), is developing models that help improve stream health in Michigan.