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Current Research The Problem Sustainable plant production is greatly influenced by plant-associated microorganisms. Beneficial microbes enhance plant growth and improve persistence, whereas...

Current Research Jon Biermacher generates useful economic information in the areas of forage-based beef production, technology and biotechnology adoption, soil health, and regenerative agriculture....

Current Research The Problem Drought is the single most important constraint to crop productivity. Severe water limitations, especially for agricultural use, have been observed in many areas of...

Current Research The Problem Crop cultivars for sustainable agricultural systems should exhibit minimal growth and developmental defects when water and nutrients are limiting or when their...

Current Research The Problem Phosphorus is one of the indispensable macronutrients for plant growth, development, and ultimately crop and forage yield. Millions of tons of synthetic phosphorus...

Current Research The Problem World population is increasing at an alarming rate. World food production has to increase by 70 to 80 percent in the next 20 to 30 years to feed the world. One aspect...

Current Research The Problem Problem 1: Advancing Bioinformatics for Plant Genotype-Phenotype (G2P) Association DiscoveryPlants have evolved highly sophisticated mechanisms and efficient phenotypes...

Current Research The Problem Problem 1: Nitrogen (N) is essential for plant growth but is present at low concentrations in most soils. Therefore, agriculture in developed countries uses enormous...

Current Research The Problem As new technologies and cultivars are developed, livestock producers need to know the best management practices and economics prior to making the decision to adopt...

Current Research The Problem During the winter season, warm-season grasses are dormant and unproductive. This contributes to a forage production gap between warm-season and cool-season perennials...