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Edgar Cahoon

Edgar Cahoon (left) and Tom Clemente

Husker duo part of national push for improved biofuels

April 12, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Husker biochemist Ed Cahoon poses behind a camelina plant

Husker-led team exploiting oilseeds’ potential in biofuels, bioproducts

September 14, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

High school student Holly Podliska (center) and Husker undergraduates Daniel Ngu (left) and Conner Pederson (right) gather maize root microbiome samples in 2017. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s new Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program will give students 10-week summer research experiences and scientific communication and leadership training.

Grant will fund ‘Crop-to-Food Innovation’ undergraduate training program

February 18, 2022

Haejin Kim, a senior research associate in the Center for Plant Science Innovation, examines soybeans in a Beadle Center greenhouse. The soybeans are bred specifically for the salmon farming industry as they help maintain the pink color of the fish.

Nebraska's Center for Plant Science Innovation is transforming agriculture

July 20, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

A Nebraska-led research project has shown promise in using biofortified cassava roots as a way to battle vitamin deficiencies in sub-Saharan Africa.

Nebraska-led research explores solutions to vitamin deficiency in Africa

January 11, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

Fall color is in the air at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus.

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for Oct. 20

October 20, 2017

The University of Nebraska State Museum's September Sunday with a Scientist program will explore plant science, including the root microbiome.

Sunday with a Scientist to focus on 'jungle under our feet'

September 7, 2017

Science & Technology

Plant scientists aim to turn sorghum into jet fuel

July 19, 2017

Agriculture & Environment

University of Nebraska City Campus entrance gate

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for March 31

March 31, 2017

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for July 22

July 22, 2016

Edgar Cahoon, left, professor of biochemistry and director of UNL's Center for Plant Science Innovation, and James Alfano, professor of plant pathology at UNL, will lead a $20 million, Nebraska-based research effort to improve crop productivity.

University earns $20M for partnership to improve crop productivity

June 17, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

A UNL student examines plants in a Beadle Center lab. UNL will announce a $20 million research award to improve soil and crops in Nebraska and globally.

UNL to celebrate $20M award for soil, crops research

June 17, 2016