Plant Science and Technology

Oct. 26, 2026

Mizzou researchers create rice plants that fight off devastating disease

The findings could help farmers protect their harvests while opening new possibilities for developing stronger crops.

A sign for the CAFNR Research Symposium with people in the background.

Oct. 26, 2026

CAFNR Research Council announces 2026 symposium poster session winners

Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs, presented research posters during the 2026 CAFNR Research Symposium on Oct. 10.

TJ and Andi Belt smile at dinner table during CAFNR Scholarship Dinner.

Oct. 21, 2026

CAFNR siblings form their own take on tradition with help of scholarship funds 

Andi and TJ Belt are 2026 recipients of the Brazeale Family Scholarship Endowment.

Oct. 20, 2026

Get to Know Lindsey Saunders

Lindsey is part of CAFNR’s International Programs office and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.

Parson talks at clear podium; Dean stands behind listening.

Oct. 13, 2026

CAFNR celebrates state-of-the-art facilities to benefit Missouri agriculture

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri hosted a day of celebratory ribbon cuttings on Friday, Oct. 9, for four facilities for research, teaching and outreach.

Oct. 7, 2026

At Mizzou, a scientist is rewriting the rules for how researchers study plant stress

Rather than isolating individual factors one at a time, Ron Mittler studies how organisms respond to multiple stressors simultaneously, paving the way for better crops and potentially better medical treatments.

Dongho Lee.

Sep. 30, 2026

Dongho Lee

Educational Background…

Sep. 30, 2026

Sixth Annual CAFNR Research Symposium set for Oct. 7

Discovery and innovation will be on display as students, faculty and staff showcase their research through lightning talks and presentations.

Blake Ford and Owen Reynolds.

Sep. 28, 2026

CAFNR students plan, execute Homecoming events in top student leadership roles

Blake Ford and Owen Reynolds are serving as 2026 Homecoming Tri-Directors.

Cailey Blackmer and Grace Siegel.

Sep. 21, 2026

Plant sciences graduates discuss post-college job search process 

Cailey Blackmer and Grace Siegel discuss finding their passions in college and starting their careers after graduation.