July 2, 2018
The glucose level in rice plants determines whether the brown planthopper grows short or long wings, WSU research reveals.
Food & Agriculture
June 22, 2018
WSU graduate student Xiaochi Ma is making waves early in his career in viticulture, the science of growing grapes.
June 20, 2018
Researchers combine forces to find nonchemical, natural solution in stopping parasitic worms that cause huge damage to potatoes, grapes, onions and other crops.
June 18, 2018
WSU doctoral student races to help Washington’s apple and pear growers in fight against one of the worst outbreaks of fire blight in recent history.
More Food & Agriculture
June 13, 2018
Spittlebugs cause little harm to firm plants such as lavender and daisies but they can damage softer plants like strawberries. Puckered flesh isn’t always caused by slugs. Look for a glob of spittle.
June 13, 2018
WSU virologist Hanu Pappu has dedicated his life to lessening the negative impacts of plant viruses. His contributions in phytomedicine have resulted in a prestigious Humboldt Research Award.
June 4, 2018
Learn about the latest tools in the fight against farm weeds at the 2018 Weed Science Field Tour June 13 near Pullman.
May 31, 2018
Doctoral student Adekunle Adesanya studies spider mite DNA for clues to more effective strategies for controlling the crop-destroying critters.
May 23, 2018
Per McCord uses genetic markers to speed the breeding of new varieties for state’s half-billion-dollar cherry industry.
May 21, 2018
Jim Harbertson sees through rosé colored glasses. Finely tuned shades and hues ranging from blush and coral to berry jam.
May 17, 2018
Naidu Rayapati, world-renowned plant pathologist, has been named director of the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser and assistant dean for WSU Tri-Cities CAHNRS.
May 15, 2018
New barley varieties, bred by WSU scientists, offer brewers and maltsters fresh alternatives and unique flavors.
May 9, 2018
The struggle to identify the origins of the E. coli outbreak, which has sickened people nationwide, highlights the difficulty of tracking a pathogen through a complex food supply chain.
April 23, 2018
WSU researchers are refrigerating 100 honey bee colonies to induce a mid-season hibernation. The goal is to kill varroa mites and save bees from colony collapse.
April 17, 2018
Since mid-March, WSU researchers have been scrambling to keep up with a surge of inquiries from concerned property owners.
April 13, 2018
Industry professionals rank WSU precision agriculture programs among top 25 in the world.
April 9, 2018
Honey bee colonies could be safe in the future thanks to a microscopic particle that attracts pesticides, as created by WSU researchers.
April 5, 2018
WSU Tri-Cities partners with Second Harvest to expand its student food pantry, the Cougar Cupboard.
March 30, 2018
Three WSU researchers recently received a grant to determine out how phosphorylase, an enzyme that plants and animals both have, works with photosynthesis.
March 27, 2018
PULLMAN, Wash. – A team of WSU, OU and UI researchers have received a $3 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to help wheat and cereal farmers find sustainable farming practices in the face of climate change.