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SPES was formed in 2017 from three departments: Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences; Horticulture; and Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science.
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Hahn Horticulture Garden [21]
Hahn Horticulture Garden was founded in 1984 and features hundreds of species of woody and herbaceous plants from around the world. -
Scholarly Works, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences [788]
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School Publications, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences [144]
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The ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango genome reveals candidate genes for fruit quality
(2021-02-22)Background Mango, Mangifera indica L., an important tropical fruit crop, is grown for its sweet and aromatic fruits. Past improvement of this species has predominantly relied on chance seedlings derived ... -
Batch extraction method to estimate total dissolved solids (TDS) release from coal refuse and overburden
(2020-04)A rapid batch extraction method was evaluated to estimate potential for total dissolved solids (TDS) release by 65 samples of rock from coal and gas-bearing strata of the Appalachian Basin in eastern USA. Three different ... -
Iron homeostasis and plant immune responses: Recent insights and translational implications
(2020-09-25)Iron metabolism and the plant immune system are both critical for plant vigor in natural ecosystems and for reliable agricultural productivity. Mechanistic studies of plant iron home-ostasis and plant immunity have ... -
Metabolomics profiling reveals new aspects of dolichol biosynthesis in Plasmodium falciparum
(2020-08-06)The cis-polyisoprenoid lipids namely polyprenols, dolichols and their derivatives are linear polymers of several isoprene units. In eukaryotes, polyprenols and dolichols are synthesized as a mixture of four or more homologues ... -
The influence of soil age on ecosystem structure and function across biomes
(2020-09-18)The importance of soil age as an ecosystem driver across biomes remains largely unresolved. By combining a cross-biome global field survey, including data for 32 soil, plant, and microbial properties in 16 soil chronosequences, ... -
Habitat Suitability and Establishment Limitations of a Problematic Liana
(MDPI, 2021-01-29)The US native liana, poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), responsible for contact dermatitis in humans, is a competitive weed with great potential for expansion in disturbed habitats. To facilitate a better understanding ... -
Label-Free Quantitative Proteomics Analysis in Susceptible and Resistant Brassica napus Cultivars Infected with Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris
(MDPI, 2021-01-27)Black rot, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc), is the main disease of cruciferous vegetables. To characterize the resistance mechanism in the Brassica napus–Xcc ... -
Evaluation of a Novel Shallow Aggregate Ebb-and-flood Culture System and Transplant Size Effects on Hydroponic Basil Yield
(2020-10)Ornamental bedding plant operations transitioning to leafy greens and herb production must decide whether to invest in new hydroponic equipment or modify existing culture systems for edible crops. In addition, common ... -
De novo transcriptome in roots of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) reveals gene expression dynamic and act network under alkaline salt stress
(2021-01-28)Background Soil salinization is a major limiting factor for crop cultivation. Switchgrass is a perennial rhizomatous bunchgrass that is considered an ideal plant for marginal lands, including sites with ... -
SPES E-News, June 16, 2020
(Virginia Tech, 2020-06-16)This is the newsletter for the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences. -
SPES E-News, July 1, 2020
(Virginia Tech, 2020-07-01)This is the newsletter for the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences. -
Non-targeted and targeted metabolomics profiling of tea plants (Camellia sinensis) in response to its intercropping with Chinese chestnut
(2021-01-21)Background Intercropping is often used in the tea producing areas where land resources are not so abundant, and the produced green tea is tasted more delicious through a tea-Chinese chestnut intercropping ... -
Evaluation of Insecticides to Control Stink Bug in Edamame, 2019
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Physiological and Molecular Traits Associated with Nitrogen Uptake under Limited Nitrogen in Soft Red Winter Wheat
(MDPI, 2021-01-17)A sufficient nitrogen (N) supply is pivotal for high grain yield and desired grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Elucidation of physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying nitrogen use ... -
Surfaces of silver birch (Betula pendula) are sources of biological ice nuclei: in vivo and in situ investigations
(2020-11-20)Silver birch (Betula pendula) is known to contain ice-nucleating macromolecules (INMs) to survive in harsh environments. However, little is known about the release and transport of INMs from birch trees into the atmosphere. ... -
Salt dilution and flushing dynamics of an impaired agricultural−urban stream
(2020-11-09)Anthropogenic freshwater salinization is increasing with global change. Rising freshwater salinity threatens ecosystem biodiversity, health, and services via toxicity to organisms and mobilization of nutrients and metals. ... -
Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.): For Food/Feed/Cover Crop
(2020-11-10)In west Africa, particularly in Senegal, cowpea leaf is among the African indigenous vegetables that have been recommended for possible alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity. This is extremely important where leafy ... -
Mining germplasm panels and phenotypic datasets to identify loci for resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean
(Wiley, 2020-11-16)Phytophthora sojae causes Phytophthora root and stem rot of soybean and has been primarily managed through deployment of qualitative Resistance to P. sojae genes (Rps genes). The effectiveness of each individual or combination ... -
Homefield Farm at Kentland Farm 2019 Annual Report
(Virginia Tech, 2019)Homefield Farm (formerly the Dining Services Farm) is a collaborative partnership between Dining Services, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences. This annual report ... -
Homefield Farm at Kentland Farm 2018 Annual Report
(Virginia Tech, 2018)Homefield Farm (formerly the Dining Services Farm) is a collaborative partnership between Dining Services, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences. This annual report ...
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