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.
Kevin Murphy will lead the WSU Breadlab as the new Clif Bar and King Arthur Baking Company Endowed Chair in Organic Grain Breeding and Innovation.
Meet scientists and learn about current research at one of the nation’s driest growing regions.
Now paid off, WSU’s expanded Plant Growth facility enables faster, more efficient breeding and more competitive new wheat varieties.
Scientists will study the best way to shift to organic wheat farming through a new USDA grant.
WSU scientists are working to develop a new test that could save wheat growers millions of dollars thanks to a new grant.
New app can quickly and accurately analyze and organize genomic data available for cereal crops.
Scientist spouses join agronomic and soils research at WSUs Lind, Wilke farms.
Scientists joined growers and crop consultants for back-and-forth exchange on current challenges, new opportunities
Learn about Washington cider’s unique chemistry, plus pest-fighting birds of prey, weeds of wheat
