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Research and response on the front lines of emerging plant health threats
Published on July 1, 2020
Deb McCullough, a professor in the Departments of Entomology and Forestry, identifies insect threats to plant health and responds to plant health emergencies. -
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 soybean production with new resistant varieties
Published on July 1, 2020
Michigan State University Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Professor Dechun Wang is focused on soybean research -
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. -
Master bean breeder readies for retirement
Published on July 1, 2020
James Kelly has led the bean breeding and genetics program at MSU for four decades -
Understanding how plants metabolize nutrients to improve farming, protect the environment
Published on July 1, 2020
Hideki Takahashi, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is working to understand the molecular mechanisms plants use to metabolize nutrients. -
Examining plant genetics with an eye on the future
Published on July 1, 2020
Addie Thompson is a maize researcher with the Plant Resilience Institute working to predict the way plants interact with their environment -
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. -
Giving back to growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Linda Hanson earned her master’s at Michigan State University. Now, she’s helping the growers who helped her as a student. -
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. -
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. -
Understanding plant immunity to improve human health
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Foundation Professor Brad Day studies the mechanisms by which plants fend off pathogens -
Healthy soil for healthy potatoes
Published on July 1, 2020
Noah Rosenzweig, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences works to reduce disease and enhance soil health for sustainable potato production. -
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. -
Monitoring and managing cucumber downy mildew
Published on July 1, 2020
Mary Hausbeck, University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, develops biosurveillance tools to combat an aggressive cucumber pathogen. -
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. -
Managing disease for better growth, storage and processing of sugar beets and potatoes
Published on July 1, 2020
Jaime Willbur, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, analyzes the impact of pathogens to prolong the health of key Michigan crops. -
Unlocking the potential of the plant microbiome
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU microbial ecologist Ashley Shade is seeking to learn more about how microbes positively affect plant health and adapt to environmental pressures. -
Using technology to address global farming needs
Published on July 1, 2020
David Kramer hopes to use technology to modernize worldwide agriculture for a planet rapidly changing -
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.