March 20, 2024

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Novel method to measure root depth may lead to more resilient crops - New approach could lead to faster breeding of plants better able to withstand drought, acquire nitrogen and store carbon deeper in soil

February 29, 2024

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Penn State College of Ag Sciences seeks partners for statewide tech initiative

March 17, 2023

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Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops - Trait results in roots better able to capture more water and nutrients from soil, need less fertilizer, and withstand drought

January 2, 2023

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Top performers from The Penn State flower trials (Greenhouse Grower)

December 8, 2022

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Study shows ‘steep, cheap and deep’ roots help corn plants deal with drought

August 24, 2022

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Flavonoids from sorghum plants kill fall armyworm pest on corn; may protect crop

August 23, 2022

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Mandatory labeling on genetically engineered foods may reduce customer purchases

August 19, 2022

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Researchers get USDA-NIFA grant to study corn plant nutrient-use efficiency

August 18, 2022

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Plant molecular geneticists discover, and begin to crack, the epigenetic code

July 13, 2022

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Above-ground microbial communities that quell plant diseases can be developed - Disease-suppressive capability created by multiple transfers of microbes between infected plants

May 20, 2022

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New Kentucky bluegrass strain cuts mowing needs in half - Research into dwarf growth cultivars points to lighter labor requirements (GCM)

April 29, 2022

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New plant science team gets grants from USDA-NIFA for research on soil microbes - Two awards will fund projects studying beneficial rhizobial bacteria’s role in crop production

April 19, 2022

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Getting to the root of corn domestication; knowledge may help plant breeders

March 21, 2022

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Alliance between Penn State University's College of Ag Sciences and the University of Pretoria yields benefits

February 23, 2022

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Warming climate to result in reduced corn production; irrigation blunts effect

November 12, 2021

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Penn State awarded nearly $39M for global research on threats to crops

September 30, 2021

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U.S. soybean, corn yields could be increased through use of machine learning

September 28, 2021

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Small but mighty: Microgreens go from trendy vegetables to functional food - Study suggests ‘gourmet’ sprouts have potential to help provide global nutrition security

August 24, 2021

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Cellular agriculture development has potential to change food industry, society

July 28, 2021

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Researchers identify a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn - Discovery will support breeding of crops with deeper roots able to acquire more nitrogen

July 5, 2021

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Anthracnose-resistant sorghum can grow in Pennsylvania (American Agriculturist)

June 28, 2021

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ICRISAT sorghum lines demonstrate high resistance to fungal disease in the USA

June 18, 2021

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Sorghum, a close relative of corn, tested for disease resistance on Pennsylvania farms

May 10, 2021

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The legume family tree - Massive molecular study uncovers clues to the evolution and diversification of essential plant family

May 4, 2021

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Mutant corn gene boosts sugar in seeds, leaves, may lead to breeding better crop

April 29, 2021

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Golf course turfgrass species 'remembers' if it was mowed, develops differently - Mystery-solving discovery likely to result in seed being available to superintendents for greens

April 22, 2021

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Climate-smart ag strategies may cut nitrous oxide emissions from corn production

March 25, 2021

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Urban agriculture can help, but not solve, city food security problems

March 2, 2021

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Penn State researchers receive USDA/NIFA grant aimed at developing corn cultivars that grow deeper, stronger roots

February 17, 2021

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Silencing the alarm - An enzyme in the saliva of certain insects prevents their food plants from warning neighboring plants of an attack