Self-Teaching Web App Improves Speed, Accuracy of Classifying DNA Variations Among Cereal Varieties
New app can quickly and accurately analyze and organize genomic data available for cereal crops.
USDA-ARS
Discovery reveals how fungi bypasses plant defenses, kills plants
Learning how a white mold fungus avoids plant defenses could lead to a new tool to combat a pathogen that causes billions of dollars of crop loss worldwide.
Senator learns about close WSU-USDA partnership during tour
Sen. Patty Murray toured WSU’s Plant Growth Facility to learn about research projects and WSU’s innovative partnership with USDA-ARS.
Some bacteria make a big difference in dryland wheat farming
New research from USDA-ARS, a proud WSU partner in ag research, shows even a single species of bacteria can positively affect soils and plants.
WSU Research Suggests Herbicide May Suppress Asian Soybean Rust
PULLMAN, Wash. — Promising lab results by researchers at Washington State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service show the herbicide glyphosate has activity in suppressing Asian soybean rust.