Plant Pathology Library : New and Recommended Resources tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009-06-26:/plantlib/newbooks//6934 2009-09-16T21:31:00Z --From the University of Minnesota Plant Pathology Library Movable Type Enterprise 4.25 New Exhibit : Norman Borlaug tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.191506 2009-09-16T21:11:55Z 2009-09-16T21:31:00Z A new exhibit about the life of Norman Borlaug is now on display at the Plant Pathology Library.... smorean A new exhibit about the life of Norman Borlaug is now on display at the Plant Pathology Library.

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]]> Norman Borlaug : March 25, 1914 - September 12, 2009 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.191027 2009-09-14T21:43:43Z 2009-09-15T20:16:08Z Plant Pathology Library staff recognize the passing of Norman Borlaug, who was a great humanitarian, University of Minnesota alum, and contributor to the field of plant pathology. CLICK HERE to read the Associated Press article.... smorean Plant Pathology Library staff recognize the passing of Norman Borlaug, who was a great humanitarian, University of Minnesota alum, and contributor to the field of plant pathology.


CLICK HERE to read the Associated Press article.

]]> Ug99 in the news tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.187456 2009-08-05T15:49:32Z 2009-08-05T16:21:14Z June 2009 article from the Los Angeles Times. CLICK HERE to read A 'time bomb' for world wheat crop March 2009 article from the UK's Guardian. CLICK HERE to read 'Stem rust' fungus threatens global wheat harvest April 2008... smorean
  • June 2009 article from the Los Angeles Times.
    CLICK HERE to read A 'time bomb' for world wheat crop

  • March 2009 article from the UK's Guardian.
    CLICK HERE to read 'Stem rust' fungus threatens global wheat harvest

  • April 2008 article by Norman Borlaug for The New York Times.
    CLICK HERE to read Stem Rust Never Sleeps
    • ]]>     New e-book tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.187455 2009-08-05T15:43:01Z 2009-08-05T16:18:41Z The University of Minnesota Libraries has a new e-book: "Genetics and Genomics of Cotton" from publisher Springer Science + Business Media. Published in 2009. CLICK HERE to access this material online.... smorean The University of Minnesota Libraries has a new e-book: "Genetics and Genomics of Cotton" from publisher Springer Science + Business Media. Published in 2009.

    CLICK HERE     to access this material online.

    ]]>     Botanical Art tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.180903 2009-05-19T21:23:54Z 2009-08-05T15:55:59Z Minnesota has a school for botanical art! It's called The Minnesota School for Botanical Art.... smorean Minnesota has a school for botanical art! It's called The Minnesota School for Botanical Art.

    ]]>     New Frontiers in Plant Health: Symposium Notes tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.178667 2009-04-30T14:32:54Z 2009-04-30T14:36:56Z On March 29, 2009, the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences held a symposium addressing the issue of climate change and its effect on plant health. Notes and media from the event are now available... smorean On March 29, 2009, the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences held a symposium addressing the issue of climate change and its effect on plant health. Notes and media from the event are now available online. LINK

    ]]>     A New Green Revolution tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.178268 2009-04-27T18:35:18Z 2009-04-27T21:06:05Z An article about how the green trend is finding its way into collegiate agricultural and environmental education. via Inside Higher Ed... smorean An article about how the green trend is finding its way into collegiate agricultural and environmental education.
    via Inside Higher Ed

    ]]>     Tomato Tips from Burkard's Nursery in California tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.177161 2009-04-20T19:11:25Z 2009-04-20T19:19:53Z Hear tips from a seasoned gardener on how to keep tomato plants healthy in your own home garden - including how to avoid wilt, how not to plant, and reasons why you might want an heirloom tomato rather than... smorean

    Hear tips from a seasoned gardener on how to keep tomato plants healthy in your own home garden - including how to avoid wilt, how not to plant, and reasons why you might want an heirloom tomato rather than the Best Boy hybrid. The segment can be streamed online from KPCC's Off-Ramp website: HERE
    via KPCC's Off-Ramp radio program

    ]]>     New Exhibit on Display tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.176763 2009-04-17T19:39:53Z 2009-04-17T19:48:17Z If you've got time to spare, waiting for a seminar or something else, please drop by the Plant Pathology Library! We've got a new exhibit on display called "Medicinal Fungi: The Healing Mushrooms." The exhibit was researched and designed by... smorean If you've got time to spare, waiting for a seminar or something else, please drop by the Plant Pathology Library! We've got a new exhibit on display called "Medicinal Fungi: The Healing Mushrooms." The exhibit was researched and designed by the Plant Pathology Library student workers, Alli and Kelsey, and features books from the library's collection of medicinal fungi books. Thanks, ladies!

    Medicinal Fungi exhibit

    ]]>     Behold the Giant Pumpkin tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.176760 2009-04-17T19:37:04Z 2009-04-17T19:39:26Z Get the skinny on growing a giant pumpkin in this very fun video! via Science Friday... smorean Get the skinny on growing a giant pumpkin in this very fun video!
    via Science Friday

    ]]>     Borlaug: The Mild-Mannered Maverick Who Fed a Billion People, Volume 1: Right off the Farm 1914-1944 / Vietmeyer, Noel tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.162126 2009-01-16T17:07:45Z 2009-04-17T19:49:50Z TC Plant Pathology Library HD9010.B66 V53 2008... smorean TC Plant Pathology Library HD9010.B66 V53 2008

    ]]>     Plant Disease Epidemiology: Facing Challenges... / Savary, S. & Cooke, B.M. tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.136183 2008-07-17T14:45:50Z 2009-04-17T19:50:16Z TC Plant Pathology Library SB731 .P646 2006... Dustin Fields TC Plant Pathology Library SB731 .P646 2006

    ]]>     Diseases, Pests and Disorders of Potatoes / Wale, Stuart tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.134394 2008-07-09T15:32:04Z 2009-04-17T19:50:41Z TC Plant Pathology Library SB608 .P8 W35 2008... Dustin Fields TC Plant Pathology Library SB608 .P8 W35 2008

    ]]>     Westcott's Plant Disease Handbook / Horst, R. Kenneth tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.134385 2008-07-09T14:05:01Z 2009-04-17T19:51:16Z TC Plant Pathology Library REF SB731 .W47 2008... Dustin Fields TC Plant Pathology Library REF SB731 .W47 2008

    ]]>     Mycorrhizal Symbiosis / Smith, S.E. and Read, D.J. tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2008:/plantlib/newbooks//6934.131869 2008-06-19T15:40:34Z 2009-04-20T17:35:01Z TC Plant Pathology Library QK604.2 .M92 S65 2008... Dustin Fields TC Plant Pathology Library QK604.2 .M92 S65 2008

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