Husker research to focus on sorghum gene functions, regulation
November 12, 2025 | Nebraska Today
With a three-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Chi Zhang, Edgar Cahoon and Bin Yu will focus on the genome-wide identification of small gene fragments called microexons to advance knowledge on gene functions and regulation for oil accumulation and stress response in sorghum.
Clustering maize plants together can improve their insect resistance
September 29, 2025 | The Hindu, India
PSI faculty James Schnable, Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture, was interviewed for this article in The Hindu, Darjeeling, India.
Nebraska's corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize agriculture
August 11, 2025 | Nebraska Today
In the latest published work from the lab of Nebraska’s James Schnable, Vladimir Torres-Rodriguez and Guangchao Sun helped an international team identify a hidden layer of genetic control within the DNA of corn. The findings reveal how small variations in DNA can influence important traits such as drought resistance, plant height and flower time, ultimately leading to more resilient crops.
Camelina Engineered to Produce High Levels of Natural Astaxanthin
June 11, 2025 | ISAAA.org
A team of biotechnologists from the United States and the United Kingdom led by Prof. Edgar Cahoon, director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have successfully engineered the oilseed crop Camelina sativa to produce high levels of astaxanthin, a valuable red antioxidant used to color farmed salmon and shrimp, using plant-derived genes rather than bacterial pathways.
Department of Energy lab to support Li’s research on bioenergy crops
April 18, 2025 | IANR Media
The U.S. Department of Energy has named University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist Huang Li, a research assistant professor with the Center for Plant Science Innovation, as one of 30 "New Investigators" who will receive support to pursue genomic research related to the bioeconomy.
Nebraska U charts course to elevate research distinction
May 9, 2025 | Nebraska Today
PSI faculty Sabrina Russo and Clemencia Rojas share their views in this article about the Research and Innovation Convening on May 7. The strategic planning summit launched an effort to identify key research areas and deepen commitments to community collaborations.
UNL student advances R&D in global health, ag security for the DOD
February 19, 2025 | National Strategic Research Institute
A recent project aiming to control Bacterial Panicle Blight in rice is the latest within a student-focused research program established by the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. The initiative provides students with research opportunities to create innovative national security solutions.
New sorghum variant outperforms soybeans in oil production
January 18, 2025 | phys.org
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed a new sorghum variant that can outperform soybeans in oil production, with great potential as a clean source of renewable fuel.
Cahoon named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
December 10, 2024 | Nebraska Today
Edgar Cahoon, George Holmes Professor of biochemistry and director of the university’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.