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Fighting climate change with forest management

Published on July 1, 2020
Lauren Cooper leads the Forest Carbon and Climate Program at MSU, which trains professionals in forestry as a way mitigate environmental damage.
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.
Managing cucurbit diseases with research, outreach

Published on July 1, 2020
Rebecca Grumet has dedicated her career to assisting specialty crop growers as an expert in reproductive development and disease resistance in cucurbit crops such as cucumbers, melons, squash and watermelons.
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.
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.
Providing real-time weather information for growers

Published on July 1, 2020
Jeff Andresen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the state climatologist for Michigan, examines weather and its effect on agriculture.
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.
Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology

Published on July 1, 2020
Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies.
Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow

Published on June 17, 2020
Forest owners have a new tool to identify and address threats to their own forest’s long-term health.
FCWG Learning Exchange Series: Wood Utilization II: Land Use and Global Outlook

Published on June 3, 2020
Speaker Mark Wishnie of BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group will present "Wood Utilization II: Land Use and Global Outlook".