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News for faculty and staffMarch 21, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESReminder: PPO, 500 plans offer free immunization benefitEmployees participating in the Incentive PPO and Purdue 500 plans can take advantage of enhanced immunization coverage for 2008. More PURDUE SPORTSMackey Arena to host NCAA women's 1st and 2nd rounds this weekendPurdue is one of eight host sites for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament beginning Sunday at Mackey Arena. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSSoybean varieties viable in southern Indiana, resistant to root-knot nematode
Purdue researchers have identified several soybean varieties that grow well in areas of the Midwest like southern Indiana and are resistant to root-knot nematodes, a plant-destroying parasite with a recently confirmed presence in that part of the state. The researchers verified that resistance in soybeans to one nematode parasite doesn't predict how well the plant will fight off another nematode species, said Andreas Westphal, assistant professor of plant pathology. Some of the varieties also were resistant to soybean cyst nematode. More GENERAL NEWSPurdue Research Park companies unite to benefit Habitat for Humanity project
"The goal of Project White Picket Fence is to raise the $40,000 needed to construct a Habitat home," said Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president, treasurer and COO of the Purdue Research Foundation, the organization that administers the research park. More Weather stress turns evergreens to forever brown
"After last summer's drought, most plants were under varying degrees of stress, and our winter weather did not help," said Janna Beckerman, a Purdue University assistant professor of botany and plant pathology. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening on the West Lafayette campus today through Sunday. MoreKernan to speak on local government reform at Purdue conferenceFormer Indiana Gov. Joseph E. Kernan will speak about the need for local government restructuring as part of a conference in Indianapolis sponsored by the Purdue University Center for Regional Development. MoreFarmers' market workshops to feature benefits of WIC programOperating an Efficient Farmers' Market will be held at six Indiana locations to help inform market operators and vendors about Indiana's food handling regulations, alternative payment programs, and recent trends. MoreHow to submit items to Purdue Today
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