Glowacka’s research aims to enhance crops’ tolerance to the cold
Lincoln, Neb. —With National Science Foundation funding, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln biochemist is studying the mechanism by which a large, perennial grass is able to survive and thrive at low temperatures. Her findings may shed light on how to maximize the potential of some of its close and economically valuable cousins: corn, sorghum and sugarcane.
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Researchers study corn root growth under nitrogen-poor conditions
Lincoln, Neb. —University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are studying how corn roots adapt to insufficient nitrogen, with an eye toward making genetic tweaks that might increase, or at least maintain, plant growth and yields without excessive application of fertilizer.
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Grassini is partner in project to optimize crop placement in sub-Saharan Africa
Lincoln, Neb. —Patricio Grassini, associate professor of agronomy and horticulture, is a partner in a project led by Regrow Ag called Niche that aims to optimize crop variety placement in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Husker researchers develop tool to make irrigation more efficient
Lincoln, Neb. —Agriculture’s future in Nebraska and globally will depend in great part on efficient water use. A research paper by University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists points to an innovative irrigation approach that offers promise to decrease water use while increasing producer profitability.
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Applications open for Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center Student Scholarship
Lincoln, Neb. —The Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center is pleased to announce the application period is now open for its first annual “Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center Student Scholarship” is now open. Applications close midnight, April 15, 2022.
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Go big infrared: Husker imaging system streamlines analysis of seeds
Lincoln, Neb. —To observe traits that can’t be easily seen, Husker researchers have turned to the wavelengths that can’t be, either.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hongfeng Yu, Tian Gao and Harkamal Walia have developed a new imaging system that could help capture the nutritional value of seeds from myriad crops by first capturing the invisible wavelengths reflecting from them.
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Campus leaders voice support for next-generation ag, tech investments
Lincoln, Neb. —Campus leaders testified on Feb. 17 in favor of legislative proposals that would tap federal funds and University of Nebraska–Lincoln expertise to grow agriculture and technology innovation, and feed economic growth statewide.
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Panhandle Perspectives: 2021 pea variety trial results available on-line
Lincoln, Neb. —Results of University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 2021 variety trials for field peas have been compiled and posted on the Nebraska Extension CropWatch website.
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Go big infrared: Husker imaging system streamlines analysis of seeds
Lincoln, Neb. —To observe traits that can’t be easily seen, Husker researchers have turned to the wavelengths that can’t be, either.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hongfeng Yu, Tian Gao and Harkamal Walia have developed a new imaging system that could help capture the nutritional value of seeds from myriad crops by first capturing the invisible wavelengths reflecting from them.
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Panhandle Perspectives: New geophysical equipment at UNL Panhandle Center heralds major research advances
Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Conservation and Survey Division (CSD) School of Natural Resources has established a new applied geophysics research program in Scottsbluff that is prepared to investigate environmental and agricultural issues in the Scottsbluff area and elsewhere in Nebraska.