In 2014, improved varieties of wheat, barley, hazelnuts, tomatoes, and ornamental shrubs were among the new releases from the college’s plant breeding programs.
http://plantbreeding.oregonstate.edu/
Category Archives: Crop and Soil Science
Faculty combine Art and Science
Jay Noller, one of several AgSci scientists/artists, uses soils as a subject and a medium for his paintings, which are exhibited internationally, including a large permanent display at the Allison Inn in Newberg. He uses visual art as a way for students to see the world beneath their feet.
http://soilscapestudio.com/about.html
Master Gardeners extend sustainable programs statewide
The OSU Extension Master Gardener Program, taught by AgSci faculty, offers 10-week courses on natural resources and horticulture in 28 counties and online. AgSci faculty continue to support 3,800 Master Gardeners statewide as they provide public instruction in sustainable landscapes.
Pendleton scouts barley growth
AgSci plant geneticist Pat Hayes is testing 44 different lines of fall-planted barley to offer wheat growers an option for crop rotation.
http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/casprovostreport2015/2015/07/29/pendleton-scouted-for-barley-growth/
OSU breeds drought-resistant wheat varieties
This year, AgSci researchers released two new high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties, “Rosalyn” and “Bobtail,” that show resistance to drought, important to growers in the face of a changing climate.
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/mw-Bobtail-Rosalyn-052113-mug