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David Schmale named J.B. Stroobants Professor of Biotechnology , articleThe professorship recognizes Schmale’s internationally recognized research at the intersection of biotechnology, plant disease, atmospheric science, and agricultural biosecurity.
Date: Sep 28, 2026 - -
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What a late spring freeze means for fall apple crops, expert explains , articleSherif Sherif, an associate professor within the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, explains how a late spring freeze resulted in a near wipeout of apple crops in Winchester and Frederick County.
Date: Sep 21, 2026 - -
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Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease , articleThe study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
Date: Aug 10, 2026 - -
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Research seeks better understanding of pollen movement from ground to sky , articleIn a new study, researchers established an accurate methodology for tracking, measuring, and forecasting pollen dispersal of genetically engineered switchgrass at both the ground and atmospheric levels.
Date: Aug 03, 2026 - -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , articleOver the coming year with their Fulbright awards, the nine will conduct research in aerospace materials, artificial intelligence, environmental health, water resources, plastic pollution, sustainable design, agriculture, and next-generation wireless communications.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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M.A. Saghai Maroof honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 37 years, Maroof was one of the early investigators to employ molecular markers for large scale genetic screening.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Studying life at nearly a mile high , articleThrough fieldwork on Virginia's highest peaks, students are helping researchers understand how forest disturbances reshape wildlife habitat and ecosystem health, especially for the rare and vulnerable Weller’s salamander.
Date: Jun 26, 2026 - -
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Studying life at nearly a mile high , videoThrough hands-on field research on Virginia's highest peaks, students are helping researchers understand how forest disturbances reshape wildlife habitat and ecosystem health.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Eric P. Beers honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 32 years, Beers made significant research contributions to the regulation of xylem and phloem differentiation and function.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Suyi Li named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow , articleLi has distinguished himself as a leader in innovation, using origami and geometric design in engineering applications.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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Graduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges , articleThe three students are advancing research on microplastics, sustainable water systems, and muscle aging with support from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Graduate Research Scholarship, which provides funding and dedicated time to accelerate discoveries with environmental and human health applications.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Boris Vinatzer talks about fungi's potential influence on weather and more , articleResearch has revealed fungi's ability to help water freeze, and Vinatzer explains its potential to be used in cloud seeding and a host of other industrial applications.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree , articleHabitat modeling offers new hope for conserving one of North America’s most imperiled native trees.
Date: Apr 01, 2026 - -
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Microbes make microplastics more likely to form ice in clouds , articleThe study shows that human activities can amplify natural processes in surprising ways.
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - -
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Fantastic fungi found with ability to freeze water , articleAn international group of researchers that includes Virginia Tech’s Xiaofeng Wang and Boris A. Vinatzer discovered the identity of fungal proteins that can catalyze ice formation at high subzero temperatures, which may enable engineered weather.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Researchers find genomics offers a faster path to restoring the American chestnut , articleUsing DNA-based predictions, researchers show how blight-resistant trees can retain the growth and forest role of the iconic American chestnut.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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Graduate students uncover stories hidden in the forests of the past , articleArmed with maps and 19th century handwriting, students are building a picture of elm before disease and development reshaped the landscape.
Date: Nov 10, 2025 - -
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Researcher targets invasive tree of heaven and the pest that depends on it , articleAs the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread through Virginia, one Virginia Tech scientist says fighting the insect’s favorite tree may be the key to slowing the growth of both. Carrie Fearer, an assistant professor of forest pathology in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, is testing a naturally occurring fungus that attacks the ailanthus altissima, best known as the tree of heaven. The tree is an aggressive invader that also provides the perfect home for the spotted lanternfly.
Date: Nov 05, 2025 - -
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Meet the Fabulous Fralin Five , articleJoshua Drake, Nisha Duggal, Daniel English, Bryan Hsu, and Courtney Leisner were recognized for exemplifying the power of interdisciplinary research to address humanity’s greatest challenges.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
Video ItemUsing the spotted lanternfly to control a different kind of invasive species , video
Harrison Miles, a Ph.D. student in forest reesources and environmental conservation, is studying the effects of using a native fungus on the spotted lanternfly's preferred host, the tree of heaven. Harrison and his team of undergraduates are working at the Loving Cup Winery in Charlottesville to capture spotted lanternfly and cage them onto tree of heaven.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 -
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