Increased number of species eligible for research
December 20, 2023
We've expanded the list of species eligible for research funding in preparation for the new year.
Innovations for oak wilt detection and containment
December 15, 2023
The threat of oak wilt to Minnesota forests is alleviated by University of Minnesota research innovations: a novel assay for the field, hyperspectral imaging of canopies, and a study on root-cutting protocols.
Meet the researcher: Mike Schuster and the quest to outstep buckthorn
November 13, 2023
Researcher Mike Schuster and collaborators have changed the outlook of buckthorn invasion in Minnesota, using native biodiversity to their advantage.
U of M researchers work towards sustainable, pest-resistant soybeans
October 16, 2023
Using plant breeding and remote sensing, researchers have developed new ways to decrease the negative environmental effects of managing soybean aphid.
Bursting the fungal menace of corn tar spot wide open
September 19, 2023
Scientists have made progress unraveling the pathogen that causes tar spot in corn crops. Their work enables deeper research and provides growers with knowledge to fight it.
Mapping deadly oak wilt disease from space to protect our forests
September 18, 2023
New research harnesses satellite imagery of reflected light from tree canopies to detect and monitor oak wilt, ultimately helping to protect forests.
14 invasive species research projects reach the finish line
August 30, 2023
In 2023, 14 research projects came to a close for MITPPC teams with an astounding amount of discoveries made. Invasive species issues in agriculture, forest health, prairies, wetlands, and invasive species risk assessment were addressed.
On the front lines: How proactively pinpointing pathogens protects Minnesota trees
August 14, 2023
Robert Blanchette's lab focuses on developing novel tools to proactively detect and manage deadly, invasive plant pathogens before they can rip through Minnesota’s forests.
Presenting to the LCCMR in 2023 for future funding
June 28, 2023
In answer to the LCCMR's 2024 call for proposals, MITPPC requested $7 million to fund up to 15 new, high-priority terrestrial invasive species research projects. Watch or read the transcript of MITPPC's presentation to the LCCMR.
Uprooting decades of buckthorn management practices: no long-lived seedbank
June 26, 2023
According to new research from MITPPC scientists, common buckthorn seeds only live in the soil for 1 or 2 years, not 6 as commonly thought.