News Archive: Research
Fragipan Field Day shows research breakthrough to farmers
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 10, 2018
Farmers got an upclose look at a UK research breakthrough that should increase their yields.
UK Equine Research Hall of Fame inductees announced
By
Jenny Evans
Published on Sep. 17, 2018
The induction ceremony is Oct. 31 at the Hilary J. Boone Center on the UK campus.
First test plot of malaria-fighting plant a success at UK farm
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 11, 2018
The malaria fighting plant is being grown for the first time at UK's Spindletop Farm.
Mountain Fest celebrates mountain life in its many colors
Published on Sep. 10, 2018
The University of Kentucky Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability ushers in autumn and celebrates mountain life with Mountain Fest, Sept. 18-22.
Innovative research could result in a billion more being fed
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 6, 2018
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
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 5, 2018
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
Published on Sep. 4, 2018
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
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 28, 2018
A common, invasive insect could be contributing to monarch butterfly decline.
UK researchers to use lignin to make next generation batteries
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2018
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
Published on Aug. 17, 2018
Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.