New paper from the Hoagland lab co-led by former post-docs Marian Luis and Amit Jaiswal. The paper titled ‘Deciphering the mechanisms regulating variability in induced systemic resistance among tomato genotypes’ was published in the journal Phythopathology https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHYTO-07-24-0240-R. The team used RNA-seq to determine the molecular basis for these differential responses. Results of this study will…Read more about Hoagland Lab Publishes New Paper[Read More]
The HLA Social Committee hosted an evening of pottery painting at All Fired Up! In Lafayette on Wednesday night. It was a resounding success. Some of the items painted included sunflower ladle rest (x2), cactus ring holder, corn ear holder, bird, penguin, rabbit, conch shell, ramen noodle bowl, boilermarker express, cowboy boot, and various mugs. …Read more about HLA Social Evening at All Fired Up![Read More]
The Purdue Horticulture Society embarked on the annual spring trip on March 28-30. This year the club picked Louisville to explore a botanical garden and arboretum. This annual trip provided members with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of horticulture and appreciate the beauty of diverse plant collections. On March 29, the group visited the…Read more about Purdue Horticulture Society Explores Louisville’s Botanical Wonders[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been honored with Purdue University’s Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award, marking a significant milestone for both Dr. Huang and the entire HLA department. This prestigious recognition represents Purdue’s highest teaching accolade for faculty members in the early stages of their careers. The award acknowledges Dr. Huang’s outstanding teaching abilities and unwavering…Read more about Dr. Yiwei Huang Honored with Exceptional Early Career Award[Read More]
Dr. David Braun Professor of Biological Sciences & Plant Sciences University of Missouri April 3rd | 3:30-4:30 PM | PFEN 241 Co-Sponsored by the Purdue Center for Plant Biology Genes controlling sucrose movement in plants Bio: David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology, and of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia….Read more about HLA 2025 Spring Seminar Series: Dr. David Braun[Read More]
Andrew Flachs (Associate Professor of Anthropology with courtesy appointment in HLA) and graduate student colleagues recently published a paper in Outlook on Agriculture: Skilling and social reproduction. The paper is part of a special issue on farmer learning, and talks about the larger social and environmental contexts in which farmers learn. Dr. Flachs and colleagues…Read more about Dr. Andrew Flachs Published New Paper in Outlook in Agriculture[Read More]
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shared her expert tips on starting a vegetable garden in Indiana for the Indianapolis Star article Growing vegetable gardens in Indiana can be a fun and flavorful. Here’s how to get started. She emphasized the importance of planning and selecting the right tools and plants to ensure a successful harvest.
Dr. Lori Hoagland, Brenton Smith, Miné van der Berg, and Rosa Cossio from Purdue travelled to the Colca Valley in Peru with three professors from Universidad Nacional de San Agustín (UNSA) Dr. Dennis Macedo, Dr. Victor Hugo Casa Coila, and Dr. René Gonzalo Quispe Castro. The team visited their research plots in three different communities…Read more about Hoagland Lab Arequipa Nexus Institute Trip to Colca Valley[Read More]
Chris Adair (HLA) and Amanda Dickson (IPIA) led a Spring Break Study Abroad trip to Trinidad and Tobago March 15th-22nd (and for some, the 23rd!). Purdue Extension Educators Valerie Clingerman (ANR) and Elysia Rodgers (ANR and T&T Farmer to Farmer program instructor) joined the trip this year. HLA students Jane Pickey (SFS) and Mason Naval…Read more about HLA Staff and Students Embarked on Enriching Spring Break Study Abroad Trip to Trinidad and Tobago[Read More]
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