Plant Science and Technology
Dec. 11, 2023
Ivair Valmorbida
Research areas include: IPM Insect Resistance Management Insect Ecology Applied Entomology Educational background Ph.D., Entomology, Iowa State University M.S., Agronomy – Entomology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil B.S., Agronomy, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil…
Dec. 4, 2023
Sushil Chhapekar
Dr. Sushil’s key focus is to dissect and characterize the novel loci/genes through gene editing and to develop functional markers to assist genomics-assisted breeding for nematode resistance. His goal is to enhance the understanding of molecular aspects of plant-nematode interaction and translate this knowledge to provide new genetic resources for limiting the impact of nematodes in the northern and southern regions of the U.S. Throughout his research discoveries, he develops genomes, transcriptome, miRNAome for important stress and nutraceutical traits in major crop species and characterized the gene functions. He is implementing high throughput technologies including single-cell RNA-sequencing and gene editing…
Dec. 4, 2023
Michelle Brooks
Nov. 22, 2023
Office of the Provost’s Grant for Classroom Improvement enhances soils lab experience
Soils labs in the School of Natural Resources have been upgraded to prepare students to work in the lab and in the field.
Nov. 21, 2023
Hong An
Educational background Ph.D., Plant Genetics and Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University…
Nov. 15, 2023
Nazir Ahmad
Educational background Ph.D. Crop Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 2022…
Nov. 11, 2023
Q&A with first-generation student Lidia Myers
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Lidia Myers, senior plant science major from Fredericktown, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Nov. 8, 2023
George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, receives National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award
George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, received the National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov.
Nov. 3, 2023
A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni
2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.
Oct. 30, 2023
Miriam Nancy Salazar Vidal
Educational Background Ph.D., Plant Biotechnology, Emphasis in Maize Genetics and Genomics, LANGEBIO – CINVESTAV, Irapuato Unit (the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity– Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute), Mexico , 2018 • M.S., Plant Biotechnology, Emphasis in Maize Genetics and Genomics, LANGEBIO – CINVESTAV, Irapuato Unit (the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity– Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute), Mexico, 2012 • B.S., Biochemical Engineer, The Higher Technological Institute of Irapuato (Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Irapuato, ITESI), Guanajuato, Mexico, 2008…