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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.
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.
Tar spot in the spotlight

Published on July 1, 2020
Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options.
Social Distancing – An Immigrant Perspective

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU alumna Rohini Desai Mulchandani shares her perspective on social distancing as an American immigrant.
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
Better potatoes are top-of-mind for this researcher

Published on July 1, 2020
Dave Douches is director of Michigan State University Potato Breeding and Genetics Program.
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.
Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops.
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.