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Department of Plant Science

Research Projects

Root anatomical trait discovery of field-grown maize using LAT

Discovery of root architectural and anatomical maize genes

In silico modeling of maize roots in the field

Automated root excavator and imaging system for field-grown maize

3D reconstruction of maize root crowns

Identification of deep-rooted maize with X-ray fluorescence

Spotlight

Study shows ‘steep, cheap and deep’ roots help corn plants deal with drought Jagdeep Sidhu and Sam Walker win awards at 2022 CSA (Crop Science, Soil Science, Agronomy Societies) meetings Jonathan Lynch recognized as highly cited researcher in 2022 by Clarivate Jonathan Lynch recognized as highly cited researcher in 2021 by Clarivate Publication receives award from Crop Science Society of America Tools for breeding cowpea with better roots highlighted in CSA news article Breeding Beans for Better Roots Professor Kathleen Brown retires after 41 years Amelia Henry receives humanitarian award Jagdeep Sidhu receives research award Roots lab research focus of podcast from West German Public Radio Newly discovered trait helps plants grow deeper roots in dry, compacted soils | Penn State University CSA news article on Roots Lab work with bean breeding Jagdeep Sidhu Receives College Research Funding Jonathan Lynch recognized as Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Graduate student receives special award for early career contributions to ASPB LAT root image wins photo competition of Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research Graduate student awarded Outstanding Agricultural Graduate Student Award from AASIO News story on bean root architecture reaches 6 million people, worth $240,000 Bean root architecture results highlighted in CSSA News Field work proceeds with physical distancing, safety precautions

Spotlight

Study shows ‘steep, cheap and deep’ roots help corn plants deal with drought Jagdeep Sidhu and Sam Walker win awards at 2022 CSA (Crop Science, Soil Science, Agronomy Societies) meetings Jonathan Lynch recognized as highly cited researcher in 2022 by Clarivate Jonathan Lynch recognized as highly cited researcher in 2021 by Clarivate Publication receives award from Crop Science Society of America Tools for breeding cowpea with better roots highlighted in CSA news article Breeding Beans for Better Roots Professor Kathleen Brown retires after 41 years Amelia Henry receives humanitarian award Jagdeep Sidhu receives research award Roots lab research focus of podcast from West German Public Radio Newly discovered trait helps plants grow deeper roots in dry, compacted soils | Penn State University CSA news article on Roots Lab work with bean breeding Jagdeep Sidhu Receives College Research Funding Jonathan Lynch recognized as Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Graduate student receives special award for early career contributions to ASPB LAT root image wins photo competition of Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research Graduate student awarded Outstanding Agricultural Graduate Student Award from AASIO News story on bean root architecture reaches 6 million people, worth $240,000 Bean root architecture results highlighted in CSSA News Field work proceeds with physical distancing, safety precautions