Research and Innovation
Feed the world. Protect the planet.
Extraordinary challenges require extraordinary solutions. For 150 years, the daring innovations of our graduates have shaped the world we know today. Now, we carry on that daring spirit, using cutting-edge technology and scientific advances to envision a better tomorrow.
Focused on identifying and addressing future challenges, students and faculty of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are mastering research in five areas of unique strength:
- Climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation;
- Human dimensions of food, agriculture and natural resources;
- Sustainable food systems, landscapes and ecosystems;
- Genetics and genomics for plant, animal and ecosystem improvement; and
- One Health intersections among animal, plant, human and ecosystem health.
Explore the exciting research we’re leading and the entrepreneurial ecosystem we’re building.
University of Delaware tick research aims to understand host specificity of Lyme disease: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=com.synechron.udel.models.functions.SubstrAfter
UD Research Initiatives
In an age of technology and innovation, the future has never looked more exciting.
Upcoming events
Soil scientist Yan Jin awarded University’s highest faculty honor: youtube.com/watch?v=Rh__5gorAvo
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Problems with rocket salad
January 18, 2024 | Written by Katie PeikesUD researchers grew lettuce under conditions that imitated the weightless environment aboard the International Space Station. Plants grown under manufactured microgravity were more prone to infections from a human pathogen, Salmonella. -
World Soil Day paper recognition
January 17, 2024 | Written by CANR StaffA paper from UD researchers highlights soil and water and was recognized in December for World Soil Day. -
Meet our new faculty: Alexandra Huddell
January 16, 2024 | Written by Dante LaPentaNew Unviersity of Delaware faculty member Alexandra Huddell, assistant professor of agroecology/sustainable crop production systems, is interested in studying nitrogen’s role in food production and the consequences of using nitrogen fertilizer on today’s crops. -
From Cities to Space
January 09, 2024 | Written by Dante LaPentaHydroponic food production offers a glimpse into the future of food. Here in Newark, UD faculty and students are tackling the global challenge of feeding a fast-increasing populaton by approaching key food system challenges with a critical and innovative lens.
Faculty expert spotlights
Faculty Research Expertise
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