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@UMDResearch
UMD Research
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University of Maryland (@UofMaryland) Research Roundup: Cyber Attacks, Wheat Production, Wildfires, and More! 🐢 Read this week's edition of the Research Roundup at: https://t.co/SkP4sbR68h Don't forget to subscribe by giving us a follow or joining our mailing list at
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Plant Science PhD student Uday Kumar is coming up with innovative solutions to combat dollar spot disease from harming turf grass and golf courses. Uday adapted a remote controlled lawn mower with a UV-C light to zap turf grass using ultraviolet rays that can kill dollar spot.
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@MDMHEC
MHEC
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MHEC Secretary Sanjay Rai will be the keynote speaker during the @UMD_AGNR Cornerstone event on October 23. He will discuss how incorporating AI can improve instruction, engagement, and preparation among students. Register at https://t.co/OsyYf0siTJ.
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Animal Science alum and veterinarian Jacob Held ‘15 always felt he had a greater creative side waiting to be unlocked. Through authoring his first children's book "The Itchiest Dog" he discovered a way to combine both his creative & professional passions. https://t.co/KgSPkXt25I
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Plant Science's Vijay Tiwari and his team have discovered a gene that makes a rare form of wheat grow three ovaries per flower instead of one—a trait that could help farmers triple the kernels of wheat produced per acre. @UMDResearch
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University of Maryland researchers discovered the gene that makes a rare form of wheat grow three ovaries per flower instead of one. Since each ovary can potentially develop into a grain of wheat,...
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Congratulations to the @UofMaryland Soil Judging Team for taking top honors at the 2025 Northeast Regional Soil Judging Competition! The team moves on to participate at the 64th National Soil Judging Competition next March at NC State. https://t.co/yZfpOwBQ3F
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@President_Pines
Dr. Darryll J. Pines
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Our @ClarkSchool, @UMD_AGNR, @UMDscience and @UMdExtension researchers are making a significant #UMDImpact on Maryland’s oyster industry, using robots and AI to help farmers locate and assess oysters.
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UMD Research Changes Lives: Sonar Vision Technology Promises to Be Boon for Chesapeake Farmers
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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We're one week away from the AGNR Cornerstone event on 10/23 at @thestampumd! Our keynote speaker, Sanjay Rai, secretary of @MDMHEC, will deliver a talk on the use of #AI to improve instruction and engagement with students. Register: https://t.co/C1pYYb74Ou
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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‘Morels’ of the Story: @UMdExtension agents recently helped urban mushroom farmers boast their thriving operations to @MdAgDept Secretary Kevin Atticks and other elected officials, offering a unique perspective unseen in Maryland's rural areas. https://t.co/YVrdgNDiUf
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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From a freshman with no clue to a mentor shaping futures, AGNR didn’t just change Nutrition & Food Science grad Shyla’s path, it revealed her superpower! You can find yours too at @UofMaryland. https://t.co/jcvK3Uubjf @ApplyMaryland
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@President_Pines
Dr. Darryll J. Pines
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A valuable study from our @UMD_AGNR scientists to identify the most effective biosecurity measures for protecting poultry farms from the risk of bird flu.
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Researchers Identify Conditions That Influence Spread of Disease Endangering Poultry Industry
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Showcase your research at the annual AGNR Cornerstone event on 10/23! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit posters for our competition with cash prizes for the top entries. To register your poster and for the event: https://t.co/C1pYYb7CE2
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@Maryland4H
Maryland 4-H
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Why is Symons Hall on the campus of University of Maryland lit up green? Because it is National 4-H Week, Maryland 4-H, thanks to the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, along with the rest of the nation, is painting the country green! @4H
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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#UMD Veterinary Medicine and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service are working on a new vaccine that could protect sheep and goats from the barber pole worm, one of the livestock industry’s most destructive parasites. https://t.co/yzTzk5DyQG
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Plant Science alum Luke Murnane is transforming golf training with two cutting-edge inventions: Hover Greens, an indoor putting system that mimics real course conditions and Vision Alignment, a 3D-printed tool already tested at the U.S. Open. https://t.co/vW3P8on0vf
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@UMDResearch
UMD Research
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University of Maryland Research Roundup: Should We Eat Insects?, Vertical Flying, Vaccines, and More! 🐛 🐢 Read this week's edition of the Research Roundup at: https://t.co/z8C4soqya9 Don't forget to subscribe by giving us a follow or joining our mailing list at
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Nutrition & Food Science's Ryan Blaustein is leading research with UMD graduate students to trace and understand antimicrobial-resistance genes in urban agriculture, helping keep local food systems safe and resilient. https://t.co/YtXZL7mGnG @UMDResearch
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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A new school year wouldn’t be complete without AGNR’s Welcome Back Bash! 🙌 Thanks to all of our amazing students and members of the college for showing out for our annual beginning of the semester tradition at @UofMaryland.
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@UMDResearch
UMD Research
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Growing food and energy side-by-side by placing solar panel arrays in farm fields can reduce water needs, help some crops by offering partial shade, enrich and protect soil, and offer another source of income for farmers. They also help resolve a pressing challenge: the
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@UMD_AGNR
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Get Ready to Tailgate AGNR-Style! 🎉 The countdown is on — our AGNR Alumni Family & Friends Tailgate is happening next Saturday, October 4, 12:30–3:00 PM at the Animal Science Courtyard during UMD Family Weekend! 🎟 https://t.co/QfCXSKBrY9
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