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  • Studying the Genetic Diversity that Lies Beneath

    DNA is everywhere, including the root system of plants. Up until now few have studied…

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  • Micronutrients, Macro-Impact on Plant Health

    Just like people, plants need nutrients to help them grow. Antonio Mallarino, professor of agronomy,…

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  • Creating New Worlds to Study Plant Life

    The name could be from Star Trek. “Step into the Enviratron,” Mr. Spock might say,…

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  • Modeling Yield Success

    Crop simulation models are computerized tools that integrate agronomic knowledge and can be used to…

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  • Making Data-Driven Discoveries Possible

    Carolyn Lawrence-Dill connects researchers and increases the shelf life of data. Her efforts make research…

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  • Women in Agronomy Finding a Place of Their Own

    Stephanie Zumbach’s office is a busy place. Students drop in to chat about career prospects,…

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  • Paving the Way for Perennials

    A recently announced goal to reduce U.S. carbon emissions by 30 percent by the year…

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  • Campaigning For Cover Crops

    Sarah Carlson has a favorite t-shirt. “We came up with ‘Don’t Farm Naked, Plant Cover…

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  • Advanced Analytics, Collaborating for Greater Growth

    Joseph Byrum’s work in plant breeding has been called “transformative” by his peers. For farmers…

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