Endowed chair launches new lab to study evolving bacterial foes of tree fruit
Frank Zhao will study and seek better ways to manage devastating pathogens.
Frank Zhao will study and seek better ways to manage devastating pathogens.
Bacteria-caused blemishes open the door to infections that rot this bright, seasonal fruit
Tiny, symbiotic fungi play an outsized role in helping plants survive stress
Do you have a good gut feeling about apples? Your body may — and that could be important to your overall health. Some of the components of apples survive their trip through the upper part of the human digestive tract. Non-digestible compounds, including fiber and substances called polyphenols, stand up to chewing and the effects […]
Natural Soil Antibiotics Offer Potential Alternative to Farm Chemicals Research at WSU shows that several naturally-occurring antibiotics can control root disease and promote crop health, setting the stage for more economical and environmentally-sensitive options that farmers can use compared to the standard chemical fare. “All you have to do is make your microbial community happy,” […]