News Archive: Research
UK researchers make important finding in plant disease resistance
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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
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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.
UK scientists identify important biological marker to control insect pests
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Katie Pratt
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The could help RNAi technology more effective against more insect pests.
UK’s Hasler, Warfield named Wallace-Carver Fellows
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Katie Pratt
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Hasler and Warfield were two of only 30 U.S. students to receive this prestigious fellowship this year.
