Project GREEEN

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  Unlocking the potential of native parasitoids as biological control agents of spotted wing drosophila

  Published on August 5, 2022
  Marianna Szucs, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, assessed the viability of native parasitoids as a biological control.

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  Eyes on the Forest: Outreach to Build Awareness of Current and Potential Invasive Forest Pests in Michigan

  Published on August 5, 2022
  Deb McCullough, a professor in the Department of Entomology, built awareness of new forest pests and pathogens with landowners, municipalities, industries and forest management agencies.

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  Landscape plant selection and management for slope restoration on urban freeways

  Published on August 5, 2022
  MSU researcher Bert Cregg worked to improve the success of roadside plantings in urban areas.

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  Epidemiology and management of corn tar spot, a new disease for the United States

  Published on August 5, 2022
  MSU scientist Martin Chilvers has assisted growers by providing data on best management practices to minimize losses from corn tar spot.

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  Biochar and environmental quality: Investigating effects of novel agricultural amendments on soil organic matter content and stability

  Published on August 5, 2022
  Jessica Miesel, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, sought to improve the sustainability and productivity of Michigan’s agricultural systems using environmentally beneficial soil amendments.

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  Discovery and evaluation of bacteriophage for management of fire blight of apple and bacterial canker of sweet cherry

  Published on August 5, 2022
  MSU researchers George Sundin and Nikki Rothwell explored two issues affecting apples and cherries.

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  Michigan State University a ‘pioneer’ in plant pest and disease response

  Published on March 21, 2023
  MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics supports plant agriculture in Michigan and the Great Lakes States through comprehensive diagnostic network

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  MSU researchers identifying corn tar spot management strategies

  Published on March 13, 2023
  A team of MSU scientists is working with regional and national partners to mitigate damage from corn tar spot, a disease that can drastically reduce yields.

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  December News Summary

  Published on December 1, 2022
  New disease publication; Student gives first presentation at national meeting; Bean and beet diagnostic day a big success; students and faculty outreach