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Plant Biology Department Head Katy Heath recognized as one of five University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named University Scholars in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service.The program honors faculty excellence and provides $15,000 to each scholar for three years to enhance their...
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How drought and ozone pollution team up to reduce soybean yield
In a decisive new study, crop scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and USDA’s Agricultural Research...
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Study identifies gene clusters in rhizobia linked to robust legume growth
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a new study, scientists used nearly every tool in their toolkit — genomics, transcriptomics, greenhouse experiments and advanced statistical methods — to gain new insight into the complex chemical interactions that take place in underground root nodules, where legumes like...
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Incoming SIB grad students excel in summer research program
Four incoming graduate students—Sam Pring (Min Lab, Plant Biology), Marcus Brown (Punyasena Lab, Plant Biology), Mary Heather Jingco (Kingston Lab, PEEC), and Kehvyn Cedeño (Martínez Lab, PEEC)—recently completed the university’s competitive, fully funded 8-week Summer Predoctoral Institute (SPI)....
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Stephen Long recognized as 2025 World Food Prize Top Agri-Food Pioneer
Stephen Long, Ikenberry Endowed Chair Emeritus of Plant Biology and Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been selected as a...
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Plant Biology faculty honored with prestigious campus awards
The School of Integrative Biology proudly congratulates two outstanding faculty members in the Department of Plant Biology. Dr. James O’Dwyer has been recognized with the 2025 Campus Distinguished Promotion Award and...

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