It’s a win for molecular grape breeding. New funding has been approved for a research project that uses genomic technology to create better varieties of grapes faster. The VitisGen2 project led by Cornell University, is a collaboration of 25 scientists from 11 different institutions, including Missouri State University. They are working in multidisciplinary teams to … [Read more...] about Helping to create the next generation of grapes
Congratulations to Dr. Arbindra Rimal! His work is being featured in the university’s 2017 edition of Mind’s Eye. Here’s a sneak peek at the story: Dr. Arbindra Rimal would probably still be an accountant or banker today if not for his memorable encounters with farmers back in his native Nepal while working at a rural development bank in the 1980s. Their work and … [Read more...] about Arbindra Rimal featured in Mind’s Eye
Developing the next generation of agricultural leaders and advocates is a passion for Dr. Gary Webb and Christine Sudbrock. Both are faculty members in the William H. Darr School of Agriculture at Missouri State University. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNSJiipfmKo Webb and Sudbrock recently received a $277,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their … [Read more...] about Maroon Minute highlights USDA grant supporting agriculture education