Former visiting scholar Leilei Zhang published the first paper from the research she conducted as an intern in the Hoagland Lab investigating how nanoplastic contamination in soils can influence plant-soil-microbial feedbacks. Results of this study will help scientists develop solutions to this growing problem. “The combination of hyperspectral imaging, untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics highlights a…Read more about Former Visiting Scholar Publishes Research Paper[Read More]
Dr. Krishna Nemali traveled to El Salvador to support the ongoing Purdue IPIA project on enhancing sustainable and climate-smart agriculture in the region. He conducted an assessment of hydroponic crop production in the region. During his visit, Dr. Nemali met several stakeholders including researchers at the National Center for Agricultural and Forestry Technology (CENTA), The…Read more about Dr. Krishna Nemali Visits El Salvador for Purdue IPIA Project[Read More]
Drs. Fatemeh Sheibani and Cary Mitchell, with co-author Dr. Erik Runkle (Michigan State University) recently published a research article in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science: “Interaction of the Far-red Radiation Intensity and CO2 Concentration during Early Indoor Production Stages of Red Leaf Lettuce” (https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05434-24).
Dr. Anna Paltseva took the stage at SYNKD Live in Atlanta, where she moderated an engaging panel discussion on how curiosity drives innovation. The session inspired fresh ideas and practical insights for advancing the green industry. In addition, Dr. Paltseva coauthored the study “Nickel phytotoxicity thresholds for ryegrass: Insights from historical copper smelting sites in Bashkortostan, Russia.“ This research…Read more about Dr. Anna Paltseva Moderated Panel Discussion at SYNKD Live[Read More]
Dr. Ying Li, Dr. Kranthi Varala, and Dr. Josh Widhalm were awarded seed grants by the Purdue Center for Plant Biology. Each project received $40,000 to support the generation of data for submitting federal grant proposals. Their projects awarded funding are: Gyeong Mee Yoon (PI) and Ying Li (co-PI): Phase separation in ethylene signaling. Kranthi…Read more about Drs. Li, Varala and Widhalm Receive Seed Grants from CPB[Read More]
Four members of the Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab (Meyers Lab) presented their research at the 79th Annual Meeting of the North Central Weed Science Society in Kansas City, MO on December 10, 2024: Lidysce Mata – Evaluation of Tolerance in Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin to Group 15 Herbicides (poster presentation) Celia Corado – Potential of…Read more about Hort Crops Weed Science Lab Presents Research[Read More]
Research conducted as Celia Corado‘s 2023 visiting scholar project in the Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab has now been published in HortTechnology: Jack o’lantern pumpkin response to carfentrazone, glufosinate, and glyphosate applied to the distal portion of the vine. 2024. Stephen Meyers, Celia Corado, Jeanine Arana, Carlos Lopez, Lidysce Mata, Emmanuel Cooper, and Josue Cerritos….Read more about Weed Science Lab Publishes New Research[Read More]