Grapes grown on the north shore of Lake Chelan produced wine with a fresh citrus taste and mineral notes while grapes on the south end of the lake made wine with tropical and fruity characteristics.
Graduate student Aichatou Waziri is working to boost micronutrients, such as iron and zinc, in existing crops like wheat and other grains around the world.
The new National Science Foundation-funded effort will help Inland Mountain West communities face the challenges of extended droughts, frequent wildfires, and population growth.
A deadly parasite in cattle may initially infect animals with multiple strains of the disease Bovine Anaplasmosis at the same time, according to new WSU research.
Projects include installing air quality sensors at vineyards, laboratory experiments where grapes are exposed to smoke, and using a barrier spray to protect grapes.
The dining time of different insects impacts a plant’s defenses and nutritional quality—a complexity uncovered in new WSU research with implications for pest management strategies.