Agricultural Research Division 114th Annual Report 2000

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Date of this Version

6-30-2000

Document Type

Article

Citation

Agricultural Research Division 114th Annual Report 2000, July 1, 1999, to June 30, 2000, Agricultural Research Division, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska.

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Copyright 2000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Used by permission.

Abstract

It is a pleasure to provide you with a copy of the 114th Annual Report of the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division (ARD). This report is our opportunity to inform you about our research programs and accomplishments and to allow us to assess the progress and effectiveness of our collective efforts to develop new knowledge. After examining this report, we hope that you will agree with our assessment that ARD research has provided new technology and knowledge for Nebraskans that will improve the profitability of their enterprises, enhance environmental quality, and improve their quality of life.

This report provides some highlights of research accomplishments, a listing of scientists and research associates, awards and honors received by our faculty and graduate students, outputs from our research projects, and the ARD financial report for the period July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. This report was compiled in compliance with the intent of the law of the State of Nebraska that established the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station on March 31,1887.

Mission ... 2

Foreword ... 3

Research Highlights ... 4

Faculty Awards and Recognitions ... 12

Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions ... 15

Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program ... 17

Variety and Germplasm Releases ... 18

Copyrights and Patents ... 23

Administration ... 25 … Administrative Personnel ... 25 … Organizational Chart ... 26 … Administrative Units ... 27 … IANR Research Facilities ... 28

Faculty ... 29 … Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ... 30 … Human Resources and Family Sciences Departments ... 38 … Off-Campus Research Centers ... 39 … Interdisciplinary Activities ... 40

Visiting Scientists/Research Associates ... 41 … Research Projects ... 46 … Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ... 46 … Human Resources and Family Departments ... 51 … Off-Campus Research Centers ... 52 … Interdisciplinary Activities ... 53

Publications ...54 … Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ... 58 … Human Resources and Family Sciences Departments ... 72 … Off-Campus Research Centers ... 74

Research Expenditures ... 77