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Research News
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Growing space crops
November 28, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaGrowing food in space is fraught with daunting challenges, including extreme environmental stressors like radiation and microgravity. Qingwu (William) Meng, an assistant professor of controlled-environment horticulture, is an expert on plant growth and light, which, as you’ll remember from your elementary school science or Ms. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus, is an essential component in turning a seed into a mature plant. -
Sharing their research
November 18, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaThe symposium gave young researchers a chance to summarize their work, often to a visitor without prior knowledge of the subject. Awards were given in each of the college’s five unique strength research areas. -
Improving Kenya's Crop Yield
November 17, 2022 | Written by Adam ThomasAs climate change continues to impact food production and supply chains in sub-Saharan Africa, it will be critical for the region to address these food security challenges by enhancing agricultural production. -
From Tanzania to Delaware
November 01, 2022 | Written by Kate ZinconePlant and soil sciences graduate student Shem Elias conducts research on ginger to take home to Tanzania.
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