Olufunke Ayegbidun is researching the specific genes responsible for high levels of iron and zinc in wheat. She is also exploring how wheat varieties with those genes can be bred faster, making them more nutritious and beneficial for consumption.
Tim Paulitz recently received a lifetime achievement award from the American Phytopathological Society’s Pacific Division.
New app can quickly and accurately analyze and organize genomic data available for cereal crops.
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.
Sen. Patty Murray toured WSU’s Plant Growth Facility to learn about research projects and WSU’s innovative partnership with USDA-ARS.
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.
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.