University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Author Profile

Sweet Corn Growers, Processors Could Dramatically Increase Yield, Profit

October 9, 2019

Recent research shows that certain hybrids are naturally density tolerant, and their performance improves when planted a...

Yield-Boosting Stay-Green Gene Identified from 118-Year-Old Experiment in Corn

July 12, 2019

When the gene is turned off, field-grown elite hybrids yield 4.6 bushels more per acre on average than standard plants

From Corn to Flake: Health-Promoting Phenolic Acids Lost during Food Processing

July 10, 2018

For many Americans, highly processed foods are on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Walnuts Impact Gut Microbiome and Improve Health

May 9, 2018

Previous research that prompted this microbial research showed that the amount of energy (calories) derived from walnuts afte...

New Study Explains Antibiotic Resistance in Apple, Pear Disease

April 25, 2018

Farmers are turning to new antibiotics, but it's widely acknowledged that it's only a matter of time before bacteria become r...

Early-Killed Rye Shows Promise in Edamame

March 9, 2018

Edamame is notoriously difficult to get started

To Maximize Sugarcane Harvesting, Use the Right Blade

January 18, 2018

Researchers at the University of Illinois tested four blades to find the one that most efficiently cuts sugarcane

Northern Corn Leaf Blight Genes Identified in New Study

January 15, 2018

Researchers have figured out how the fungus is outsmarting corn, and they may be able to use this information to help corn fi...

New Study Identifies Genetic Basis for Western Corn Rootworm Resistance in Maize

December 12, 2017

Populations of the destructive pest have stopped responding to insecticides and the genetically modified corn hybrids de...

New Method Analyzes Corn Kernel Characteristics

November 20, 2017

With the help of a new imaging machine developed at the University of Illinois breeders can learn the number of kernels per e...

Disease-Resistant Apples Perform Better Than Old Favorites

November 15, 2017

You may not find them in the produce aisle yet, but it's only a matter of time before new disease-resistant apple cultivars o...

Adding Commercial Soy in Developing Countries Brings Unique Challenges

September 6, 2017

Researcher analyzes three data sets to demonstrate how using chemical inputs in soybean production affects the economic outco...

Soybean Rust Develops 'Rolling' Epidemics as Spores Travel North

September 5, 2017

Research team found that spores went farther in hot and windy conditions, and stayed closer to the canopy in humid, wet ...

New System Could Remove Two Water Pollutants from Agricultural Fields

August 1, 2017

New research suggests there could be a role for farmers in reducing phosphorus