Rojas expands plant pathology research, outreach at Nebraska
“I came to Nebraska for the opportunity to do more collaborative research. When I interviewed, I was fascinated by the facilities, people were extremely nice, and I could immediately see how much more I could do.” — Clemencia Rojas
Wilson’s career plans shift from dance to plant genetic research
Lauren Wilson isn’t exactly sure how she landed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to study agriculture, genetics and plant pathology. But she is thrilled to be here.
Study IDs secret of stealthy invader essential to ruinous rice disease
The virulence of a rice-wrecking fungus — and deployment of ninja-like proteins that help it escape detection by muffling an immune system’s alarm bells — relies on genetic decoding quirks that could prove central to stopping it, a Husker study has found.
Bringing Agriculture to the City
Nebraska Extension Provides Nebraska Corn and Soybean Clinics Aug. 29 at North Platte and Aug. 31 at Mead
UNL research sites to host field days in late August
Lincoln, Neb. — Three University of Nebraska-Lincoln research sites will host field days Aug. 23 and 24. The events will give producers, ag industry partners, students and others a chance to engage with researchers, see some of the latest practices and technologies in agriculture and participate in discussions about the future of Nebraska ag.
Giesler appointed to second five-year term as Plant Pathology Department head
Lincoln, Neb. — Loren Giesler, who has led the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 2018, has been reappointed to a second term. His reappointment takes effect on Sept. 1.
Morocco collaboration to boost wheat research, grad study opportunities
The university is pursuing an international collaboration with Morocco that can boost wheat disease research and strengthen prevention strategies against fungus-enabled wheat diseases. The partnership is expected to open opportunities for student exchanges.
Stephenson joins department in landscape and regional food systems
