Researchers, Unique
Facility Fight Toxin in Peanuts (March 22, 2001) –
Researchers at the Georgia Envirotron in Griffin, Ga., say the
unique facility is helping them fight a costly foe of the peanut
industry.
Knowing a Little
Biology Helps Fight Ants (March 28, 2001) – When
you make your spring chore list, don’t forget to “feed” the ants.
To fight ants properly, University of Georgia experts say you
have to know a little ant biology.
The GMO Controversy
and the Ivory Tower (April 3, 2001) – In the age
of the Internet and laser eye surgery, most people would agree
with scientists that basic research and resulting technologies
help society. But when technology has fallen short — from Three
Mile Island to mad cow disease – the public has come face-to-face
with science’s fallibility.
One Wood Chip or Two?
New ‘Sugar’ Source (April 4, 2001) – Would you
like one or two wood chips to sweeten your coffee? How about
sweetening your cereal with a few cottonseed hulls?
Brave New Herd: UGA
Unveils Cloned Calves (June 26, 2001) – After
almost two years of research, University of Georgia scientists
have successfully cloned eight healthy calves.
Farm-crop Fuel May
Become Industrial Cleanser (August 1, 2001) – Fuel
made from farm crops has been around for years, but a University
of Georgia agricultural engineer has found they make great
industrial strength cleansers, too.
Researcher Uses DNA
to Track Termites (September 18, 2001) – Knowing
which termites are kin and where they’ve been may be the key to
more effectively controlling the pests. And scientists are
closing in. They’re using DNA technology to track their travels
and find their family trees.
Scientists Getting to
Point of Pollution (September 24, 2001) – Walk
along the banks of the Savannah River. Fish the Chattahoochee.
Swim in the Flint. Chances are you’ll see a sign warning of the
potential risk due to pollution. But often, it’s not easy to
determine exactly where that pollution is coming from.
Electric Water Kills
Plant, Food Pathogens (September 28, 2001) – A
University of Georgia scientist has found an environmentally
friendly product nurserymen can use to kill plant diseases. What
is it? Water.
Scientist Searching
Genes in Self-cloning Plants (November 13, 2001) –
A tool that could potentially improve the efficiency, yields and
quality of agriculture around the world has remained elusive to
commercial farming. But a University of Georgia researcher in
Tifton, Ga., is trying to change that.
Newfound Protein May
Help Control Fire Ants (November 16, 2001) –
University of Georgia scientists have discovered a protein in
fire ants that may lead to a new way of using their own biology
against them. The protein is linked to red imported fire ants’
senses of smell and taste.
Scientists Complete
Peanut Molecular Map (November 26, 2001) –
University of Georgia researchers have completed the first
comprehensive molecular map of the peanut plant. Like a roadmap,
it will give scientists the directions they need to develop
better varieties for farmers and better products for
consumers.
Study Paves Way to
Water-efficient Cotton (December 18, 2001) – A
six-year study by University of Georgia and Israeli scientists
has paved the way to cotton varieties that can brave the
weather’s whims by using water better.
