Nebraska perfect place for Schachtman’s research

Lincoln, Neb. —The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture’s Daniel P. Schachtman is internationally renowned for his research in plant mineral transport, nutrient signaling, abiotic stress tolerance and crop root-soil microbiome interactions.

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Harvesting innovation: Husker researchers kick off planting season

Lincoln, Neb. —Summertime at Nebraska is officially in full swing — but for Husker faculty and staff members, the hard work of carrying out the university’s mission never stops.

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Nebraska duo eyes end to costly swine diseases

Lincoln, Neb. —Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have received $1 million in grant funding to continue research that could lead to the development of vaccines and genetic-selection tools to fight some of the world’s costliest swine diseases.

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Research continues momentum in expenditures, awards

Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska–Lincoln achieved $317 million in total research expenditures for the 2019 fiscal year, representing a 2.8% increase from the previous year and marking a ninth consecutive year of increased growth.

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Team keeps research greenhouses growing through closure

Lincoln, Neb. —With a global pandemic looming in mid-March, the team supporting research in University of Nebraska–Lincoln greenhouses responded in typical fashion — they dug in.

Having learned that the university was moving toward an eventual facility closure and not knowing how it would affect critical research within greenhouses on East Campus and the Beadle Center, the team went to work preparing for a variety of eventualities.

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Home-built scanner keeps maize study spinning forward

Lincoln, Neb. —A pivot by Nebraska’s Brandi Sigmon is helping a multi-season maize study move forward despite COVID-19-related limitations.

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Nebraska research aims to boost milk as infection fighter

Lincoln, Neb. — Milk does a body good, as the saying goes, and Nebraska scientists are exploring how to make it even healthier by enhancing its infection-fighting properties.

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Research procedures change with move to remote operations

Lincoln, Neb. —Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation and the transition to remote operations, new procedures for University of Nebraska–Lincoln research facilities and personnel are in effect.

Starting March 20, all academic buildings’ exterior doors will be locked and will require NCard access. Those who do not have the needed access should contact their appropriate key managers or deans/directors.

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Research launches website on COVID-19 response

Lincoln, Neb. —The Office of Research and Economic Development, in partnership with a research task force, has developed a website to guide Nebraska researchers in planning for COVID-19. At this time, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln does not plan to restrict access to research spaces and will continue submitting proposals as normal.

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Study IDs strengths, obstacles for sustainable ag research

Lincoln, Neb. —Welcome to Pocket Science: a glimpse at recent research from Husker scientists and engineers. For those who want to quickly learn the “What,” “So what” and “Now what” of Husker research.

What?

Feeding the growing global population for years to come will require keeping farmlands healthy and resilient.

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