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Soil scientist Yan Jin awarded University’s highest faculty honor: youtube.com/watch?v=Rh__5gorAvo
Research News
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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.
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