News Archive: Research
Pilot Program for COVID-19 Research Launches Multiple Projects in Record Time
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Mallory Powell
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UK plant pathologist Peter Nagy seeks to identify cellular targets of Human SARS-COV2 in yeast for his project.
UK leads national team studying pandemic’s effect on local food systems
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Carol Lea Spence
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The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $1 million grant to UK, Colorado State University and Penn State University. CAFE's Lilian Brislen and Tim Woods will lead the team of researchers.
UK research shows cuticle regulates salicylic acid in plants
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Katie Pratt
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In a study recently published in the academic journal Science Advances, the Kachroos’ prove that the movement of salicylic acid is essential for systemic disease resistance in plants, disproving a long-accepted claim.
UK researcher part of team that found how plants forget
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Katie Pratt
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UK study shows promise for drone fungicide applications
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Katie Pratt
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The on-farm research study showed that drones can effectively apply fungicides to corn.
Coyne receives UK Graduate School's Sturgill Award
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Danielle Donham
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Coyne received the award for his outstanding contributions to graduate education. The college's Arthur Hunt and Jason Unrine also received Graduate School award nominations.
UK study shows tasseling applications of foliar fungicides may provide the greatest benefits
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Katie Pratt
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Wise conducted the study during the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons.
Kentucky wheat in advanced growth stages may have significant freeze damage
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Katie Pratt
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Small grain producers are encouraged to scout their fields for damage if they have not already done so.
UK to host Virtual Wheat Field Day
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Katie Pratt
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The virtual field day is May 12 on the video conferencing app Zoom.
