News Archive: Plant & Soil Sciences
Researchers believe fragipan breakthrough is on horizon
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Katie Pratt
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Breaking through this cement like layer found in many Kentucky soils could significantly increase crop yields.
UK research explores the effects of climate change on soil microbes
By
Katie Pratt
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What happens underground might have big effects above ground when it comes to climate change.
John Grove named director of UKREC
By
Katie Pratt
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He took over leadership of the center Dec. 1.
UKAg's Barrett fills unique role as EPA liaison
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Katie Pratt
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Where does herbicide label information come from? Look no further than UKAg’s Michael Barrett, Weed Science Society of America liaison to the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs.
Research finds soil microbes across the globe behave similarly to fertilizer additions
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Katie Pratt
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The study that span 25 sites and four continents found that soil microbial communities react similarly to the addition of fertilizers.
UK flavonoid research shows promise for big things to come
By
Katie Pratt
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Research at UK may help scientists fully understand the potential of flavonoids, small compounds in plant that may have big health benefits.
New poultry litter application method holds promise in corn
By
Katie Pratt
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USDA and UK researchers conduct the first test of new techonology in no-till corn.
New courses in the UK College of Agriculture will support state’s vineyards
By
Laura Skillman
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The college will soon offer courses to help students prepare for careers in the grape and wine industry.
Switchgrass project a success
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Katie Pratt
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UK forage specialists said the switchgrass pilot project had numerous successes beyond biomass production.
Researchers studying if soil amendments can lower fragipan depth
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Katie Pratt
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UK researchers are studying whether lowering the soil's fragipan depth can increase corn and soybean yields.
