Across the United States, forests face unprecedented threats, and scientists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are conducting novel and complex research to conserve them.
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Community scientists work to protect Pennsylvania's wild bees
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Exploring new approaches to cope with a changing climate
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The associate research professor in the Department of Entomology is at the forefront of efforts to halt the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly
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Research explores intersection of gender with underutilized wild plants to combat food insecurity in Southeast Asia
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Select microgreens in custom diet may help deliver desired nutrients
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Researchers reveal how dietary selenium initiates death of dangerous stem cells
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Farmers are accustomed to producing crops and other goods, but a study led by College of Agricultural Sciences researchers suggests the social media platform TikTok may help them cultivate something new: empathy about climate change.
Solitary insects face added risk from heat-wave, pathogen infection
USDA grant funds study to measure effectiveness in curbing water pollution
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Newly identified protein function may reveal understanding of lifetime fertility
Sourdough starter research raises hope for better bread choices
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Leaf disease puts beech trees in jeopardy
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Leveraging emerging technologies to support people and the planet
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The college's greenhouses allow researchers and educators to conduct experiments in a controlled environment year-round.
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At the front lines of fighting avian influenza in Pa.
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From Research Discoveries to Marketplace Solutions
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Empowering the next generation of farmers
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The plant pathologist may be new to her role as assistant dean for graduate education, but she has deep roots in the college
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Roush retires; Kulcsár named interim dean
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Stronger paper bags, reused repeatedly then recycled for biofuel
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Corn-colonizing fungus may help the crop repel disease, grow larger
Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops
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Private landowners in Pennsylvania are open to the use of controlled fires.
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Processing doesn't cut cocoa's health benefits
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For family members taking care of a relative's child as a result of the opioid crisis, it can be difficult to navigate assuming custody.
Wasps harness power of pitcher plants in first-ever observed defense strategy
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Immune cells may hold clues to vitamin D absorption
Collaborative work authored by college grad students
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Budding Food Scientist Named 2023 Outstanding Senior in College of Ag Sciences
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