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Fire and climate change
Published on September 24, 2020
What does a warming climate have to do with wildfires? -
MSU researcher poses the question – what is the future of the Amazon forest?
Published on September 15, 2020
Assistant Professor Scott Stark in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is tackling a worldwide environmental concern: what’s happening in the Amazon? -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Leo Pham
Published on September 2, 2020
Leo Pham brings together the fields of ecology and hydrology. -
MSU scientist recognized for outstanding work in soil physics
Published on July 21, 2020
Sasha Kravchenko, a professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has received the Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award from the Soil Science Society of America. -
Michigan State University poll reveals a majority of Americans are concerned about climate change, but unclear on sources and solutions
Published on July 13, 2020
The latest MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll measures understanding and attitudes of food issues related to climate change. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.