News Archive: Research
Innovative research could result in a billion more being fed
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Carol Lea Spence
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An interdisciplinary research group at the University of Kentucky, Clemson University, and the University of Idaho is examining ways to overcome a major barrier in improving grain yields.
UK’s Fragipan Field Day to highlight research breakthrough
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Katie Pratt
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UK soil scientists will presented their significant research breakthrough Oct. 3 at the UK Research Farm in Princeton.
UK researchers make important finding in plant disease resistance
By
Katie Pratt
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This finding brings UK plant pathologists one step closer to fully understanding the pathway that allows plants to fend off secondary infections.
UK research finds a new threat to monarch butterfly food
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Katie Pratt
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A common, invasive insect could be contributing to monarch butterfly decline.
UK researchers to use lignin to make next generation batteries
By
Katie Pratt
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The project is specifically studying the possiblity of using peach pits and walnut shells to make batteries.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
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Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
KHRC funds catastrophic injury study at UK Gluck Center
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Jenny Evans
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The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will fund a University of Kentucky study examining early indicators for catastrophic injury in racehorses.
UK researcher receives $1.25 million grant to study corn anthracnose
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Katie Pratt
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UK plant pathologist Lisa Vaillancourt is working toward a management solution for anthracnose stalk rot.
UK’s Haynes receives national entomology honor
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Katie Pratt
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The designation honors those who have made outstanding contributions to research, teaching, extension, administration or the military.
