The evolution of seeds transformed life on earth and is responsible for our most important food crops. Gymnosperms, the oldest living seed plants, are an untapped genomic reservoir for genes involved in seed evolution. Our gymnosperm data identifies unreported candidate ovule regulated genes in Arabidopsis. Our work provides a resource for seed gene discovery, conservation,…Read more about Kranthi Varala published a paper on the evolutionary origins of seed plants[Read More]
This week, the Hoagland Lab attended the CANVAS conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cristian Salinas presented on the role of vertically transmitted microbiome in induced systemic resistance in tomato. Miné van der Berg presented on microbial modulation of toxic element uptake in edible greens. Kayla Quintero presented a poster on the relationship between a…Read more about Hoagland Lab Presented at CANVAS[Read More]
Purdue Administrative Operations spotlighted an exciting collaboration between the Grounds Department and HORT 317 students. This year’s project transformed the area around the newly renovated University Hall, giving students hands-on experience in plant selection, installation, and maintenance. The effort not only enhanced campus beauty but also bridged classroom learning with real-world practice. Read more: Grounds…Read more about Grounds and Horticulture Students Cultivate Learning Through Campus Collaboration[Read More]
The Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab published pumpkin research in the December issue of HortTechnology, available online now. The research investigated the potential of currently unregistered herbicides to control marestail in no-till jack o’lantern pumpkin production. The findings will be used to support expanded herbicide registrations to help pumpkin farmers better manage this glyphosate-resistant weed….Read more about Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab Publishes More Pumpkin Research[Read More]
Former MS student Lian Durón, along with Celina Gómez, has just published a paper based on Lian’s master’s research. The study, titled “Evaluating the Effect of Temperature and Light During Cold Storage of Strawberry Transplants and Runner Tips,” appears in the journal Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology.
Students in HORT 370: Professional Floral Arranging have taken on a creative challenge: design a beautiful flower arrangement using just $20. The results are stunning — and now it’s time to vote for your favorite! Each arrangement showcases the students’ design skills, resourcefulness, and eye for beauty. The student whose arrangement receives the most votes…Read more about HORT 370 Students Compete in $20 Floral Design Challenge — Vote Now![Read More]
Just in time for Halloween, new jack-o-lantern pumpkin research has been published in the ASHS journal HortTechnology. The research, led by Stephen Meyers, was conducted at 11 locations in 10 different states in 2021. The authors demonstrate that a currently registered pumpkin herbicide can be applied safety in an alternative way, resulting in extended weed…Read more about Meyers and Colleagues Publish Multi-State Pumpkin Research[Read More]
Purdue University is partnering with STR on a DARPA-funded project exploring whether plants can detect synthetic chemical exposures. Associate Professor Joshua Widhalm, director of the Center for Plant Biology, leads Purdue’s involvement, overseeing biochemical data collection and analysis to explain observable changes in plants triggered by chemicals. Widhalm’s team tests agronomic and horticultural species using…Read more about Purdue-DARPA project explores plants as sentinels for chemical activity[Read More]
While in Pisa (Italy) last week, Anna Paltseva represented Purdue University at two international soil science events — SUITMA 13 and the FAO Global Symposium on Soil Sealing and Urban Soils. At SUITMA, she presented results from a USDA NRCS–funded collaboration, part of the agency’s first Urban Soil Survey, focused on mapping heavy metal concentrations…Read more about Anna Paltseva Presented at Two International Soil Science Events[Read More]
Leo Koenigsfeld, (PhD/Li Lab) was featured as ARGE’s Graduate Ag Research Spotlight for October. His research in Dr. Ying Li’s lab focuses on how DNA methylation responds to nitrogen levels, aiming to improve fertilizer efficiency. Read more about Leo and his research: Leo Koenigsfeld – Graduate Ag Research Spotlight.
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