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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Nebraska team links wild wheat gene to drought tolerance in cultivated wheat
Lincoln, Neb. —New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has led to the discovery of a novel gene that improves drought adaptation in wheat — a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security.
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Chancellor: Daugherty Institute vital to growing water, ag research
Lincoln, Neb. — Statewide impacts of the University of Nebraska’s Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute may receive a boost from state lawmakers.
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$1.2 million grant to help corn and wheat growers manage nitrogen fertilizer application
Lincoln, Neb. — Corn and wheat growers across Nebraska will be able to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that will allow them to more precisely identify the amount of nitrogen fertilizer their crops need, while preventing excess nitrates from ending up in Nebraska’s water supply.
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Early detection of changing ecosystems is aim of Nebraska-led research
October 2, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — In medicine, the ability to screen for diseases before they wreak havoc on the human body has been revolutionary. Tests like colonoscopies and mammograms detect health problems before a patient has symptoms – and while there is still time to reverse course.
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Nebraska biochemist explores role of proteins in health
September 3, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — An estimated 42 million protein molecules per cell carry out many of the human body’s most critical functions: transporting oxygen, delivering intercellular messages and driving immune responses, for example. Each protein molecule contains one or more intricately folded chains of amino acids, which form a 3D shape that evolves to respond to the environment and meet the cell’s demands.
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Stalk-worn sensor to measure crops’ water use
July 31, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — Wearable technology will soon move from wrist to stalk, swapping measures of blood flow and respiration for sap flow and transpiration.
Their design won’t have anyone confusing growing season with fashion season, but the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s James Schnable and Iowa State University colleagues are developing a Fitbit-like sensor to be worn by corn and other thick-stemmed crops.
Pannier earns Presidential Early Career Award
July 5, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher Angie Pannier has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
The award is the highest honor presented by the United States government to scientists and engineers who are in the beginning stages of their research careers. It is reserved for individuals who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology fields.
Ag Research Division co-hosts national agroecosystem research meeting
June 12, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — Scientists from across the country converged in Lincoln June 4-6 for the annual meeting of the Long-term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Network. The meeting was co-hosted by the Agricultural Research Division (ARD) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
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Research aims to prevent resistance to staph infection treatment
June 12, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are working to halt resistance to an antibiotic used to treat serious staph infections in humans.
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