
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.
UD Research Initiatives
In an age of technology and innovation, the future has never looked more exciting.
Upcoming events
Robot captures imaging of root systems at UD Farm: youtube.com/watch?v=HKqOdS-i4BI
You're on mute! New #UDel study shows that one soil microbe can cut off another microbe's communications system, preventing potential benefits to plants and crops. https://t.co/N84OPrrgmM @UDcanr pic.twitter.com/1MxiurlIk3
— UD Research (@UDResearch) April 5, 2021
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Why can't we be friends?
April 06, 2021 | Written by Tracey BryantJust as the beneficial bacteria living in yogurt and sauerkraut are good for your gut, tiny organisms living in the soil help plants — by getting them nutrients, protecting them from drought, and fending off disease. -
Backyard carbon
March 29, 2021 | Written by Lauren BradfordTo witness the carbon cycle in action, many homeowners need look no further than their own backyards. Researchers quantify carbon emissions from lawns and lawn maintenance in cities. -
Animal science vs. coronavirus
March 18, 2021 | Written by Dante LaPentaCOVID-19 is new, caused by a novel coronavirus not previously seen in humans, but, down at the southern end of the University of Delaware campus, a group of staff and faculty knew all about similar diseases in animals. -
UD's CEWER takes on analyzing wastewater to track COVID-19
February 05, 2021 | Written by Sophia Schmidt of Delaware Public MediaUD's CEWER researchers concentrate and analyze wastewater for genetic material from the COVID-19 virus for New Castle County.
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