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MSU Plant Science Community showcases 'The World of Plants' at STEAM Expo Days
Release Date: 03/24/2025
Plant scientists from labs and research groups across MSU will present 'The World of Plants,' a showcase featuring 17 unique booths dedicated to different aspects of plant science, at the 2025 SciFest STEAM Expo Days.
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In Memoriam: Remembering John B. Ohlrogge
Release Date: 02/17/2025
University Distinguished Professor, PLB faculty emeritus, and valued colleague John Ohlrogge passed away on February 12.
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Turning red: can pigmentation protect plants from harmful fungi?
Release Date: 02/03/2025
In a new, collaborative project, two PLB graduate students have teamed up to investigate how plants’ natural defense mechanisms can be leveraged to help improve crop resilience.
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MSU Herbarium supports breakthrough apple research
Release Date: 01/22/2025
A team of researchers from Michigan State University discovered a native tree unlocking the secret to protecting apples from cold weather damage. Van Nocker says the research team will grow seedlings and plant them around campus with the help of the MSU Herbarium.
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