Agronomy and Horticulture

A team led by Nebraska's James Schnable has received federal funding to expand the development of an innovative method to predict the performance of corn hybrids. The work is an important step toward commercializing new crop varieties.
A team led by Nebraska's James Schnable has received federal funding to expand the development of an innovative method to predict the performance of corn hybrids. The work is an important step toward commercializing new crop varieties.

Schnable expands work to ID corn genes, predict hybrid performance

A team led by Nebraska's James Schnable has received federal funding to expand the development of an innovative method to predict the performance of corn hybrids. The work is an important step toward commercializing new crop varieties. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/7bqr
 
Two recent grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support Husker-led sustainability projects, including research into nutrient management for sugar beet production.
Two recent grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support Husker-led sustainability projects, including research into nutrient management for sugar beet production.

USDA grants boost Husker research on sugar beet nitrogen management, agroforestry

Two recent grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support Husker-led sustainability projects, including research into nutrient management for sugar beet production. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/48xa
 
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln project, funded by a multi-year, $5.78 million grant from the National Science Foundation, has major potential to strengthen the sustainability of rice at a time of climate stress and increasing global demand.
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln project, funded by a multi-year, $5.78 million grant from the National Science Foundation, has major potential to strengthen the sustainability of rice at a time of climate stress and increasing global demand.

Husker findings boost rice’s ability to withstand nighttime heat stress

New genetic findings by Husker scientists can help rice producers maintain yield in the face of increased nighttime temperatures, a growing threat for 21st century agriculture. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/wo4i
 
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