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Illinois scientists to test modernized genetic model for optimized crop breeding

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research that aims to connect the dots between quantitative and molecular genetics and improve crop breeding.
3-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Illinois researchers develop near-infrared spectroscopy models to analyze corn kernels, biomass

In the agricultural and food industry, determining the chemical composition of raw materials is important for production efficiency, application, and price. Traditional laboratory testing is time-consuming, complicated, and expensive. New research...
27-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Killing giant ragweed just got harder for some Wisconsin farmers

When giant ragweed takes hold in a crop field, the towering weed reduces yield and sends plumes of its famously allergy-inducing pollen into the air. There are few tools available to thwart the menace, especially for farmers growing non-GMO...
21-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Illinois scientists to revamp corn breeding with focus on climate resilience

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is investing in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research that could expedite the development of climate-resilient corn.
20-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Illinois researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a Circularity Index that provides a comprehensive method to quantify circularity in bioeconomic systems. In a new paper, they outline the method and apply it to two case...
19-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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iFAB Tech Hub grows net-zero industrial chemical partnerships, champions bioeconomy

In the wake of the $51 million funding announcement from the Economic Development Administration, momentum is tangible for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub. Today marks the beginning of a new collaboration...
14-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

A ‘thank you’ goes a long way in family relationships

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples’ relationship quality. In a new study, they show the benefits of perceived gratitude...
8-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

How media impacts digital technology adoption in U.S. and Brazilian agriculture

Digital technologies on the farm improve efficiency, productivity, and profits, but few farmers are taking full advantage of available tools. According to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers, communication channels play an important...
7-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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National Pet Day is April 11: Illinois pet nutrition expert available

8-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT

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Purrrfect pet nutrition? Illinois expert available for National Pet Day

1-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT

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Expert Available to Discuss Transgenic Cow Capable of Producing Human Insulin in Milk

21-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT

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University of Illinois researcher discusses the health benefits of Valentine’s Day chocolate

Elvira de Mejia, professor of food science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), investigates the health benefits of dark, white, milk, and even Valentine’s Day...
14-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST

Expert available to discuss US court ban, EPA violation regarding dicamba herbicide

9-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST

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Popcorn breeder available for National Popcorn Day

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Illinois expert available for Bat Week

26-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT

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SCIENCE

Alfred Roca, Ph.D.

Professor of Animal Science

Keywords:
Conservation,conservation genetics,Elephants,Genetics,Ivory,Retroviruses,Wildlife

SCIENCE

Brett R. Loman, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Keywords:
Diet - Nutrition,Gastrointestinal Health,gut health,gut-brain axis,microbial metabolism,Physiology,Stress

BUSINESS

Maria Kalaitzandonakes, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Keywords:
consumer demand,Consumer Economics,Food Marketing,Food Policy,Food Prices,food system,supply and demand

SCIENCE

Aaron Hager, Ph.D.

Professor and Faculty Extension Specialist

Keywords:
Agriculture,CORN,Herbicide Resistance,Herbicides,Integrated Pest Management,Soybeans,Weed Science,Weeds

SCIENCE

Alexander Lipka, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,crop genetics,crop improvement,Crops,Maize,Statistics

SCIENCE

Andrea Faber Taylor, Ph.D.

Teaching assistant professor

Keywords:
ADHD,Child Development,Environmental Psychology,executive functioning,Horticulture,landscape design,school gardens,Self-regulation

SCIENCE

Andrew Margenot, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Biogeochemistry,crop improvement,cropping systems,Food Security,Phosphorus,soil management,Soil Science,urban agriculture

SCIENCE

Brian Diers, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor at ACES and RIPE

Keywords:
Agriculture,Breeding,Crops,Plant Breeding,Soybean,Soybean Cyst Nematode

Brian Ogolsky, Ph.D

Director of Graduate Students

Keywords:
law and policy,Relationships

SCIENCE

Elvira de Mejia, Ph.D.

Professor of Food Science

Keywords:
Bioactive Chemical Compound,Cancer,Cardiovascular Disease,ethnic foods,flavenoids,Food Science,Human Nutrition,Inflammation,Legumes,Type 2 Diabetes

BUSINESS

Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.

Professor of Agricultural Economics

Keywords:
Agricultural Economics,Crop insurance,Farm Management,Risk Management,Soybeans

SCIENCE

Giovani Preza-Fontes, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,cover crop,crop improvement,crop yield,Crops,Fertilizer,Food Security,Grain Sorghum,Nitrogen,Soybean,winter wheat

SCIENCE

Gustavo Caetano-Anollés, Ph.D.

Professor of Bioinformatics

Keywords:
Biodiversity,Bioinformatics,Computational Biology,Genomes,Molecular Evolution,Mutation,Proteins,Viral Evolution,Viruses

Jacinda Dariotis, Ph.D

Professor

Keywords:
Behaviors,Mindfulness,Public Health,Research

SCIENCE

Jaume Amengual, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Personalized Nutrition

Keywords:
Atherosclerosis,Carotenoids,Obesity,personalized nutrition,Vitamin A

SCIENCE

Jessica Rutkoski, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Crop Breeding,crop improvement,Crops,Plant Breeding

BUSINESS

Jonathan Coppess, J.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agricultural Economics,Agricultural Law,agricultural policy,conservation policy,Farm Bill,Risk Management,SNAP benefits

SCIENCE

Joy O'Keefe, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Wildlife Extension Specialist

Keywords:
animal conservation,ANIMAL ECOLOGY,bats,Birds,Conservation,Wildlife,Wildlife Biology

SCIENCE

Juan Arbelaez-Velez, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Crop Breeding,crop improvement,Crops,Food Security,oats,Plant Breeding,rice

SCIENCE

Kacie Athey, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Anthropod,crop improvement,Crops,Food Webs,Insects,Land Cover

SCIENCE

Kaiyu Guan, PhD, Princeton University

Founding Director, Agroecosystems Sustainability Center

Keywords:
Agro Ecosystem Practices,Climate,ecohydrology,Remote Sensing,smart farm

SCIENCE

Kelly Swanson, Ph.D.

Professor of Animal Nutrition and Nutrigenomics

Keywords:
Animal Nutrition,companion animals,gut health,Human Nutrition,Microbiome,Nutrigenomics,Nutrition,Obesity,pets,Prebiotics,Probiotics

SCIENCE

Kris Lambert, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,crop improvement,crop management,Crops,Soybean

SCIENCE

Laurie Leonelli, PhD

Assistant Professor at ACES and RIPE

Keywords:
Agriculture,biological engineering,Diversity,Photosynthesis

SCIENCE, BUSINESS

Marin Skidmore, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Keywords:
Agricultural Economics,agricultural policy,Brazil,Brazil economy,Deforestation,Econometrics,Water Quality

SCIENCE

Martin Bohn, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Agronomy,Crop Breeding,crop improvement,Crops,Maize

SCIENCE

Martin Williams, Ph.D.

USDA-ARS ecologist and affiliate professor of crop sciences

Keywords:
CORN,Herbicide Resistance,Herbicides,Horticulture,Soybean,Vegetable Crops,Weed Science

SCIENCE

Matt Hudson, Ph.D.

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Keywords:
Bioenergy,Bioinformatics,CRISPR,Crop Sciences,Genetics,Genomics,Soybean,Soybean Cyst Nematode

SCIENCE

Matt Dean, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

Keywords:
Animal Models,Cancer,Fertility,Infertility,Ovarian Cancer,Pregnancy

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Matthew B. Wheeler, Ph.D.

Professor

Keywords:
Animal Agriculture,Cloning,Developmental Biology,Food Security,Genomics,Human Health,regenerative biology,Stem Cells

Nancy McElwain, Ph.D

Research Professor

Keywords:
Child Development,Stress

SCIENCE

Nicholas Seiter, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,crop improvement,crop pests,Crops,Insect Control,Land Cover

SCIENCE

Nicolas Martin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,crop improvement,crop management,cropping systems,Crops

SCIENCE

Pratik Banerjee, Ph.D.

Associate professor of food safety

Keywords:
Biosensors,Food Pathogens,Food Safety,Food Science,Foodborne Illness,Metagenomics,Microbiome,Pathogens,Rapid Diagnostics,Toxins

SCIENCE

Rod Mackie, Ph.D.

Professor of Microbiology

Keywords:
anaerobic fermentation,Archaea,Biofuel Production,Microbial Ecology,Microbiology,Microbiome

SCIENCE

Sarah Hind, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Biocontrol,crop improvement,Crops,Insects,plant bacteria,Tomato

BUSINESS

Scott Irwin, Ph.D.

Professor in Agricultural Economics

Keywords:
Agricultural Economics,Agricultural markets,agricultural policy,Economics,Food Prices

Shardé Smith, Ph.D

Associate Professor

Keywords:
African American Studies,Mental Health

SCIENCE

Tiffany Jamann, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Agriculture,Crop Diseases,crop genetics,crop improvement,Crops,Maize,Sorghum

SCIENCE

Tony Studer, Ph.D.

Associate professor

Keywords:
Corn breeding,Crop physiology,Crop Sciences,Genomics,Photosynthesis,Plant Breeding,Plant Physiology,Popcorn,science curriculum,water use efficiency

SCIENCE

Yong-Su Jin, Ph.D.

Professor of food microbiology at ACES and RIPE

Keywords:
Biofuel,Biomass,Engineering,Metabolic,Photosynthesis

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Alfred Roca, Ph.D.

Brett R. Loman, Ph.D.

Maria Kalaitzandonakes, Ph.D.

Aaron Hager, Ph.D.

Alexander Lipka, Ph.D.

Andrea Faber Taylor, Ph.D.

Andrew Margenot, Ph.D.

Brian Diers, Ph.D.

Brian Ogolsky, Ph.D

Elvira de Mejia, Ph.D.

Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.

Giovani Preza-Fontes, Ph.D.

Gustavo Caetano-Anollés, Ph.D.

Jacinda Dariotis, Ph.D

Jaume Amengual, Ph.D.

Jessica Rutkoski, Ph.D.

Jonathan Coppess, J.D.

Joy O'Keefe, Ph.D.

Juan Arbelaez-Velez, Ph.D.

Kacie Athey, Ph.D.

Kaiyu Guan, PhD, Princeton University

Kelly Swanson, Ph.D.

Kris Lambert, Ph.D.

Laurie Leonelli, PhD

Marin Skidmore, Ph.D.

Martin Bohn, Ph.D.

Martin Williams, Ph.D.

Matt Hudson, Ph.D.

Matt Dean, Ph.D.

Matthew B. Wheeler, Ph.D.

Nancy McElwain, Ph.D

Nicholas Seiter, Ph.D.

Nicolas Martin, Ph.D.

Pratik Banerjee, Ph.D.

Rod Mackie, Ph.D.

Sarah Hind, Ph.D.

Scott Irwin, Ph.D.

Shardé Smith, Ph.D

Tiffany Jamann, Ph.D.

Tony Studer, Ph.D.

Yong-Su Jin, Ph.D.

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