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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  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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  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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  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

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  MSU-led team studying expansion of controlled environment culinary herb production across US

  Published on October 18, 2022
  A new $3.4M USDA grant is supporting research and outreach.

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  MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives state funding for updated dairy, greenhouse facilities

  Published on July 8, 2022
  The university will receive $53 million in state funding to update the dairy and greenhouse facilities.