New Research Frontiers
Summer/Fall 2009
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The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station's rich history of excellence and innovation makes Michigan State unique among state research institutions. Throughout the years, the MAES has funded the visionary work of scientists whose ideas sometimes were met with uncertainty, but ultimately led to advances that have benefitted people, the environment and the economy around the world. This issue of Futures profiles the work of several relatively new MAES scientists who are continuing to serve as catalysts for multidisciplinary research in cutting-edge areas.

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• Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (245 KB PDF)
• Pushing the Plant and Soil Science Envelope (597 KB PDF)
• Helping Hands, Helping Humans (446 KB PDF)
• New Frontiers in Animal Science: Covering Fertile Ground (788 KB PDF)
• Research in the News (149 KB PDF)

To read past issues of Futures, visit the Futures Archive.

The 2009 MAES annual report (955 KB PDF) highlights MAES-funded projects in areas of emphasis critical to the MAES mission. It also contains general information about the MAES and a financial report.

To read past Annual Reports, visit the Annual Report Archive.

• Phytophthora Research, MI (PDF)
• Safeguarding the Supply of Specialty Crops for Consumers (PDF)
• Working to Eradicate Bovine Tuberculosis from Michigan (PDF)
• Protecting Orchards from Fire Blight Bacterium (PDF)
• Advanced Technologies to Better Utilize Eastern Hardwoods (PDF)
• Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture (PDF)
• Guarding Michigan Fruit and Nut Trees Against Root Rot (PDF)
• Base Funding: Providing the Springboard for Discovery (PDF)

Research Reports
Research reports are written by MAES scientists about their research projects and are generally aimed at a scientific audience. Research Reports are available from either the Michigan State University's Main Library or MSU Extension's Bulletin Office. Some of the publications are available in PDF here.