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Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient. -
Studying the effects of increasing heat stress on plants
Published on July 1, 2020
Gregg Howe and Tom Sharkey, University Distinguished Professors, are studying the effects heat has on plant health. -
Accelerating nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed
Published on June 25, 2020
Conservation adoption through farmer-led outreach and education. -
Exploring the benefits of sustainable commoditization in the seafood industry
Published on June 25, 2020
Thomas Reardon and Ben Belton, faculty members in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, outline how mass-produced seafood products can also be environmentally friendly. -
Dana Infante named interim director of Institute of Water Research
Published on June 23, 2020
Infante is assistant director of MSU AgBioResearch and associate professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife -
Michigan State University researcher awarded $9.8M to study low-moisture food safety
Published on June 22, 2020
Bradley Marks, professor and chair of the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has received funding from USDA NIFA to investigate pathogens in foods like flour, cereals, dried fruit and nuts. -
MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture
Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation. -
Forestry faculty ensured courses continued despite limitations
Published on June 18, 2020
Professors David Rothstein and Dave MacFarlane took extra measures to ensure students were able to complete the Forestry Field Studies -
MSU Covid-19 response is part of long-time support of Michigan's dairy producers
Published on June 5, 2020
Already struggling dairy industry hit hard by coronavirus