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Data science tills the fields
February 18, 2022
Agriculture today depends on a lot more than water, weather, soil and seed — now you can throw data into the mix. Data science has become increasingly important as we strive to make sustainable, data-driven decisions in modern precision agriculture. Technology enablers like sensor deployment and farm management information systems provide the big data underpinnings that can lead to better decisions, helping to manage the ever-present uncertainties that govern the agricultural sector.
Biologist Alison Power to discuss global crop diversity in farming communities
February 16, 2022
Purdue’s Honors College and Center for the Environment have announced that biologist Alison Power will be coming to campus Feb. 28 for the fifth annual Aronson Family Science and Society Honors Lecture. Power is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Cornell University and a central figure in the field of disease ecology in plant communities.
Biologist Alison Power to discuss global crop diversity in farming communities
First-of-its-kind estimate of the total number of tree species
February 3, 2022
One person can’t measure all the trees in the world, but when many people come together, a global view becomes possible. A worldwide collaboration of scientists has produced the first ground-sourced data estimate of the total number of tree species on Earth and found that more than 9,000 species have yet to be discovered.
First-of-its-kind estimate of the total number of tree species
How one major disaster can lead to another: a lack of clean drinking water
February 2, 2022
Over the past week, ships from Australia and New Zealand have delivered hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to the Pacific archipelago of Tonga, which quickly ran out of drinking water in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption two weeks ago.
How one major disaster can lead to another: a lack of clean drinking water
Extending the season, improving food security
February 1, 2022
Small farmers across the U.S. use high tunnels to extend their growing season, something known to present different pest problems compared to open field production. However, as community farms grow to fill in for urban and rural food deserts, researchers see a gap in an understanding of how pest pressures vary depending on if the high tunnels are located in the city or country.
Professor seeks to build academic bridges between scientists
January 31, 2022
With over 30 years spent at Purdue University, Thomas Hertel, distinguished professor of agricultural economics, has many professional milestones that timestamp his career. The most recent one is the announcement that he has received the Humboldt Research Award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in honor of his career dedicated to researching the global impacts of trade, climate and environmental policies.
Professor seeks to build academic bridges between scientists
Andrew Whelton Travels to Colorado in Aftermath of Marshall Fire
January 21, 2022
Faculty affiliate Andrew Whelton recently traveled to Colorado at the request of community leaders to assess and assist in response and recovery following the Marshall Wildfire.
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Purdue research strengthens soybean's potential in the plant-based protein market
January 19, 2022
Although most of the world's soybean crop is fed to animals, a Purdue plant breeder thinks that soybean's complete protein — it contains all eight amino acids essential for human health — makes it the logical choice for the plant-based meat increasingly making its way onto consumers' tables.
Purdue research strengthens soybean's potential in the plant-based protein market
Hua Cai Participates in Climate Assessment
January 14, 2022
Faculty affiliate Hua Cai is aiding in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)'s newly launched New York State Climate Impacts Assessment: Understanding and Preparing for Our Changing Climate.
Purdue Faculty Advise National Volunteer Fire Council on Sewer Pipe Repair Safety
January 12, 2022
Drs. Jonathan Shannahan and Andrew Whelton were asked by the National Volunteer Fire Council to write an article for their website on the risks associated with sewer pipe repair emission exposures.
Purdue Faculty Advise National Volunteer Fire Council on Sewer Pipe Repair Safety