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Standing watch: Protecting Michigan crops from dangerous pathogens
Published on November 4, 2014
Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch plant pathologist Mary Hausbeck is giving vegetable growers the tools they need to safeguard the food supply. -
Putting soil to work: Practical research yields major soil health improvements
Published on November 4, 2014
There is much to learn about crop rotation, and Michigan State University (MSU) researchers at the Living Field Laboratory (LFL) are developing the next phase of knowledge about the ancient practice -
Where have all the fish gone? Studying walleye population challenges in Michigan's inland waterways
Published on November 4, 2014
Through the efforts of MSU AgBioResearch fisheries scientist Daniel Hayes and his team, the MDNR and tribal fisheries managers are making more informed decisions to help walleye recover. -
The Pure Michigan effect: Successful marketing campaign has widespread appeal
Published on November 4, 2014
The highly successful marketing campaign Pure Michigan has had many beneficial impacts. MSU researchers have played a major role in in mapping the necessary steps of the state's tourism success. -
Changing science: Big data provides impressive potential for ecology research
Published on November 4, 2014
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientist Patricia Soranno has been leading efforts to apply big data to her field of expertise — ecology. -
Risky business: Training researchers to assess dangerous microbes
Published on November 4, 2014
Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch scientist Jade Mitchell has coordinated a program to train fellow scientists to assess microbial risks and to assemble plans to help keep people safe. -
Seeing clearly: Fighting diabetic vision loss
Published on November 4, 2014
Approximately 29 percent of diabetic patients over the age of 40 will develop vision loss, or diabetic retinopathy. MSU physiologist Julia Busik is working to bring that percentage down. -
Projecting pollinator response to bioenergy production
Published on November 4, 2014
Bioenergy policies based strictly on economic or energy considerations will likely have serious consequences for the conservation of wild bees and their pollination services, according to a newly published scientific journal paper. -
Redesigning genetic technology: Efforts aim to cut costs, improve accessibility
Published on November 4, 2014
New technology pioneered by MSU geneticists Juan Steibel, Ron Bates and Cathy Ernst will allow breeders to better understand the genetics of their animals and increase the efficiency of their breeding programs.