Innovating agriculture from the lab to the field
The Center for Plant Science Innovation (PSI) is an interdisciplinary research, development, and training program in plant sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. PSI includes 21 faculty members from five academic departments and three colleges who advance plant science research in Metabolic Biochemistry, Stress Biology, Genetics, and Epigenetics. PSI scientists apply their research to the development of crops with improved productivity and higher value by turning laboratory innovations into real-world applications. The work of PSI addresses global food security and the profitability of agricultural producers.
Registration is now open!
2024 Plant Science Retreat
Thursday, October 24–Friday, October 25
Lied Lodge, Nebraska City, NE
A biennial event for the University of Nebraska plant science community, the Plant Science Retreat provides a forum to learn, present, and discuss new plant science research.
Registration closes on September 20, 2024.
Sponsored by the UNL Center for Plant Science Innovation, with funding from UNL departments and other sources.
2024 Heuermann Award Winners
Shilu Dahal
Rajnee Hasan
Aline Rodrigues de Queiroz
Nikee Shrestha
The Heuermann Graduate Award winners will be honored at the Plant Science Retreat in October, and will be given the opportunity to present their research in PSI related seminars.