March 29, 2005 IANR Scientists in Top 20 Worldwide for Ag Sciences Article Citations LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists are some of the most-cited scientists in the world in agricultural research over the last decade, according to a report that keeps tabs on the research that captures the interest of scientists. MoreMarch 28, 2005 UNL Nutrition Scientist Finds Many Preschoolers Short on Key Vitamins LINCOLN, Neb. � Health-conscious parents who feed their young children the same low-fat diet they consume for better health may inadvertently deprive their children of vitamin E, an important nutrient for growing bodies, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln nutrition scientist warns. MoreMarch 23, 2005 Monsanto, UNL Sign Agreement to Develop Dicamba-Tolerant Crops LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Monsanto Co. have signed an exclusive licensing agreement to develop crops tolerant to the broadleaf herbicide dicamba. MoreMarch 14, 2005 IANR Entomologists' Discoveries Laying Foundation for Better Aphid Control LINCOLN, Neb. — For years, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist Leon Higley cautioned his students against researching aphids. Despite 50 years of research, no one had figured out how the tiny, agricultural pests harmed plants. Fortunately for Higley, one of his graduate students didn't take his advice. MoreDecember 13, 2004 Research Involving UNL Scientists Among Year's Top 100 Discoveries LINCOLN, Neb. — Findings of two research projects involving University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists were named among the 100 most important discoveries and developments in science in 2004 by Discover magazine. MoreDecember 10, 2004 UNL Students' Efforts Speed Chronic Wasting Disease Tests LINCOLN, Neb. — Deer season's over. That means it's crunch time for scientists and student workers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Veterinary Diagnostic Center. MoreNovember 12, 2004 UNL Food Scientist Says New Food Allergen Law Could Cause Confusion LINCOLN, Neb. — Depending on how it's interpreted, a new law designed to help the roughly 12 million Americans suffering from food allergies may cause them some grief, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln food scientist who is an international expert on food allergies. MoreNovember 8, 2004 UNL Entomologists Working Crime Scenes for Insect Clues LINCOLN, Neb. — Sometimes, the best witnesses are no bigger than a grain of rice. MoreNovember 5, 2004 UNL Agronomy and Horticulture Highlights Program in December LINCOLN, Neb. — The latest information on research, extension and teaching activities from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will be featured at the annual Agronomy and Horticulture Highlights program Dec. 2. MoreOctober 29, 2004 Economic Pull Factors Reveal Challenges Facing Nebraska's Rural Retail Markets LINCOLN, Neb. — Although larger urban areas continue to pull dollars away from Nebraska's small town retailers, collective and niche marketing can help smaller communities hold on to more dollars, a University of Nebraska agricultural economist said. More |
