October 27, 2021
Candlelight vigil held for Kris Petterson
On October 24, friends, family, and colleagues of Kris Petterson came together in the TTU Horticultural Gardens to celebrate her life and mourn her passing...
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PSS researchers developing novel method to help High Plains growers protect their vineyards
The hot, dry, and windy conditions of the High Plains can carry herbicides miles from the application site, and for perennial species such as grapes, this potential volatility and drift exposure may affect plant productivity and yield for many years. Researchers from the TTU Department of Plant and Soil Science are hoping to help...
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October 08, 2021
Swarupa Mandal awarded 2021 SARE grant
Swarupa Mandal — a fourth-year Ph.D. student under Dr. Benildo de los Reyes — has been awarded a 2021 Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Southern Graduate Student Grant to support his research into the genetic and epigenetic interactions of rice...
September 30, 2021
Soil conservation project receives grant from Texas Water Development Board
Since its formation in 2005, the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation (TAWC) has promoted water conservation through technology and best management practices in order to improve agricultural sustainability and profitability on the Texas High Plains...
September 20, 2021
Researchers developing interactive virtual tours to bring food and agricultural sciences to students
When it comes to gaining valuable experience, no matter the field of endeavor, nothing can replace being on site, getting hands-on learning and immersing oneself in the situation. In today's world, however, that's not always the case...
September 13, 2021
Monte Rouquette recognized at 2021 CASNR Distinguished Alumni Awards
The 2021 Distinguished Alumni & Outstanding Young Alumni Awards honor graduates who've made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments and careers have brought distinction to the college and to their professions...
September 03, 2021
Jessica Dotray awarded AMVAC scholarship
In August, AMVAC announced that PSS graduate student Jessica Dotray is a recipient of a 2021 Cotton Industry Advancement Scholarship. Dotray was nominated for the award by Cecilia Monclova-Santana, and is one of only seven students selected...
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