Brief statements of recent research activity in priority research areas
Resiliency
Characterizing and mitigating biotic and abiotic stressors to improve resiliency and productivity.
- Insect-deterring sorghum compounds may be eco-friendly pesticide
- “Scaring" soybeans into defense mode yields better plants a generation later
- Providing an inexpensive technique to identify unknown viruses in bee populations
Invasive Species
Detecting and rapidly responding to biological invasions.
- Using native parasitic samurai wasps to biologically control stink bugs
- Predicting the threat of the invasive round goby to the multi-million-dollar shellfish industry
Soil and Water
Reducing soil degradation, improving soil fertility, and minimizing inputs.
- Conservation dairy farming could help Pennsylvania meet Chesapeake target
- Soil could filter antibiotics from treated wastewater, protecting groundwater
Intensification
Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity.
- Climate projections suggest jeopardized corn yields for 2050
- Spicing up diets of transition dairy cows for their health
- Cacao provides an alternative to illicit production of coca for Colombian farmers
Disease
Mitigating the spread of vector-borne pathogens with minimal environmental impact.
Protecting against infections and decreasing disease incidence.
Functional Foods
Improving human and animal health through mechanisms of bioactive compounds.
Biotechnology
Using biotechnology to develop sustainable, value-added products.
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217 Agricultural Administration BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802-2600
- Email agresearch@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-3136