FEBRUARY 2021

Features

Planting New Seeds
Heike Bücking joins CAFNR as Director of Division of Plant Sciences Read more
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) is going to dive deeper into regenerative agriculture by forming a new Center for Regenerative Agriculture. While there is no single definition for regenerative agriculture, some key elements of the practice include increasing soil health and biodiversity, integrating a mix of conservation practices, and contributing to overall sustainability and profitability on working farms and ranches. Photo courtesy of Rob Myers.

Diving Deeper Into Regenerative Agriculture
CAFNR, partners forming Center for Regenerative Agriculture Read more

Industry Partnerships
Dr. Bill Danforth

Remembering the Legacy of Dr. William Danforth

Dr. Danforth helped build partnerships that have strengthened the field of plant sciences in Missouri and beyond Read more

Alumni Corner

CAFNR Proud, Column Strong
Robert Jones selected as Plant Sciences Column Award Recipient Read more

Supporting the State
Barry Eschenbrenner and Sarah Lovell, co-superintendents of the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center, virtually welcome guests to their Virtual Chestnut Roast event.

Staying Connected
Virtual field days allow Agricultural Research Centers to continue outreach, and Plant Sciences faculty account for a number of speakers Read more
Horticulture Specialist Juan Cabrera-Garcia

Cultivating Inclusivity
Gardening webinar leads to growth of Spanish-language resources Read more
Greene County Master Gardeners holding large beets.

Gardeners Make Community Impact
Greene County Master Gardeners donate fresh grown produce to local food pantries Read more

Student Features
Caleb Quinlan named outstanding senior

CAFNR Outstanding Senior: Caleb Quinlan
Quinlan, a plant sciences major, earns prestigious student award Read more
For the past two years, Tessa Jennings, a junior majoring in plant sciences, has worked in the lab of Antje Heese, an associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry. Photo courtesy of Kelly Mason.

An Interdisciplinary Connection
Tessa Jennings has made the most of her undergraduate research opportunities Read more

Faculty/Staff Spotlight
Horticulture Specialist Juan Cabrera-Garcia

An Educational Experience
Robert Sites earns inaugural MU Study Abroad Teaching Excellence Award for Thailand Study Abroad program Read more
Greene County Master Gardeners holding large beets.

Following In His Footsteps
Caio Canella Vieira is working with Pengyin Chen, who has served as a source of inspiration for Canella Vieira Read more

An Extraordinary Honor
Three IPG researchers earn Extraordinary Professor distinction from University of the Western Cape, South Africa Read more

Awards and Accolades
•The CAFNR Office of Research recently recognized 10 faculty members, including three Plant Sciences faculty members, as Drivers of Distinction.
•Three IPG Faculty were listed among 2020 Highly Cited Researchers.
•Mandy Bish, Extension specialist in the Division of Plant Sciences, was recognized at the 2020 North Central Weed Science Society annual meeting with a Distinguished Achievement Research award.
•Kevin Bradley, professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, was recognized as a North Central Weed Science Society Fellow at the 2020 NCWSS annual meeting.
•Felix Fritschi, C. Alice Donaldson Professor in Bioenergy Crop Physiology and Genetics in the Division of Plant Sciences, received the Distinguished Research Award during CAFNR’s 2020 virtual Celebration of Excellence awards celebration.
•David Braun, professor of plant and biological sciences, and Robert Sharp, Curators' Distinguished Professor in Plant Sciences, were among CAFNR faculty and alumni recognized by Mizzou Alumni Association.
•Felix Fritschi was elected as a 2020 Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy.
•Henry Nguyen, professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, was named the editor of The Plant Genome.
•Michelle Brooks, greenhouse coordinator in plant sciences, was awarded the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award in the Technical/Paraprofessional category.

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