Stories
June 14, 2013
That Certain Glow
Research at CAFNR is investigating how plants glow. Called delayed fluorescence, this may someday help farmers monitor the health of their crops to more accurately apply fertilizers, water and pesticides.
June 14, 2013
Nanoparticles-Yummy
CAFNR researchers are investigating the toxicity of nanoparticles and a detection method to be able to identify nanoparticles in our food
June 5, 2013
Gentleman Dean
Roger Mitchell didn't follow his dream of becoming a gentleman farmer, but assumed another role of gentleman dean.
May 10, 2013
Mission: Excellence
When Frederick Blackmar Mumford, fifth dean of the Missouri College of Agriculture, faced an entirely different situation than his predecessors did.
April 30, 2013
The Burgers’ Bench
The Burger Family of California, Mo., warmed hearts the chilly morning of April 20 during the Morris and Dolores Burger tribute bench dedication hosted by CAFNR.
April 12, 2013
Missouri Soil in His Veins
Henry Jackson Waters, fourth Dean of the MU College of Agriculture, was no product of a prestigious eastern university.
April 1, 2013
Dial D to Prevent Diabetes
University of Missouri researchers found vitamin D supplements can help obese children and teens control their blood-sugar levels, which may help them stave off Type 2 diabetes.
March 21, 2013
Copper and Menkes
A team of Biochemistry researchers at the University of Missouri has published the first scientific evidence that the gene ATP7A is essential for the dietary absorption of the critical nutrient copper. This research explains why children with Menkes disease, who are born lacking this gene, develop a severe copper deficiency.
March 11, 2013
Change Agent
Into a maelstrom came CAFNR's third Dean.
March 11, 2013
Easier Cancer Detection?
A more accurate and less invasive breast cancer detection tool is being developed by Susan Deutscher and Thomas Quinn, both professors of Biochemistry.