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Bracing our crops
May 02, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaIn just about every corner of the globe, maize is an essential crop. Americans, who call it corn, dedicate more than 90 million acres to it — roughly the same size as the entire state of Montana. But a crop is only valuable if you can harvest it. Researcher Ashley Hostetler identifies traits that help crops survive in harsh environments -
Salt marshes - The Climate Change Connection
April 29, 2022 | Written by Joy DrohanSean Fettrow loves the interdisciplinary nature of his research on the biogeochemistry of soil carbon in coastal wetlands. -
Worrilow Hall Research Reimagined
April 19, 2022 | Written by Lauren BradfordThe 42-year-old building named for George Worrilow, a longtime leader in public service and agricultural outreach, has been completely reimagined, and the newest generation of Blue Hens are loving it. -
Research showcase
March 03, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaUniversity of Delaware students and post-docs presented their research to faculty and staff at the 2022 edition of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Research Symposium.
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