Symposium to allow quinoa enthusiasts learn from leaders in the field
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
July 24, 2020
Within the last several years, quinoa has become a household grain after being a rather unknown crop in many parts of the world. Researchers will call more attention to the crop by sharing cutting-edge research at the second International Quinoa Research Symposium. The symposium will spotlight how quinoa cont...
Researchers to create robotic system for fruit flower pollination
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
Researchers at WSU and Pennsylvania State University are collaborating to create a robotic system that will artificially pollinate fruit tree flowers due to threats to natural pollination worldwide. The robotic system will be able to detect where flowers are using cameras and a computational s...
Five bacterial proteins could be used for vaccine in cattle
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 22, 2020
WSU researchers investigating the bacteria Anaplasma marginale have identified five proteins that could potentially be used in a global vaccine against it. A. marginale is a tick-borne bacteria that infects red blood cells in cattle, said Kelly Brayton, professor in WSU’s Department of Veterinary Micro...
Research center director moves from Puyallup to Wenatchee
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 15, 2020
The director of the Mt. Vernon and Puyallup WSU research centers will take a permanent position at the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center based out of Wenatchee, Washington. Chad Kruger spent much of his career at WSU; he grew up in eastern Washington and started working for the universit...
‘Lost’ apple rediscovered near WSU
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
May 15, 2020
Approximately seven miles southeast of WSU’s Pullman campus on Rocky Butte, a historic apple was rediscovered by the Lost Apple Project. Roy Druffel, a farmer who owns land on Rocky Butte, is a committee member of the Lost Apple Project and discovered the Mihalyfi apple. Project founder David Bensc...
Gardeners continue to find comfort while tending to plants
LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
May 1, 2020
Gardeners tended to their various flowers, produce and herbs in a nature preserve near the South Fork Palouse River where they are protected from the sound of nearby roads. The Pullman Community Garden at Koppel Farm serves as a habitat for various insects, pollinators and wildlife. Tim Paulitz, ...
School district recognized for continued sustainability effort
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen reporter
April 30, 2020
Teachers and staff at the Pullman School District implement sustainability education through planting trees and creating owl boxes. This effort led to the district being named one of the 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees on April 22. “I became c...
Giant hornet makes an appearance in Washington state
ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2020
An invasive, venomous critter that can grow up to 2 inches long has made its way to Washington state. Susan Cobey, bee breeder at WSU’s Department of Entomology, said the Asian giant hornet, also known as Vespa Mandarinia, is the largest hornet in the world. “These are just monsters,” Cob...
Frozen leaves cause unusual taste in red wine
BROOKLYNN HILLEMANN, Evergreen reporter
February 20, 2020
Unusual floral notes found in red wines are caused by frozen and dead leaves, according to a WSU professor. Jim Harbertson, associate professor of enology for WSU’s Wine Science Center, specializes in the study of wines. He said he was tasked by Washington wine producers with explaining why re...
A ‘berry’ important research project
LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2020
WSU researchers are examining ways to alter genetic traits and breed berries in order to grow better, tastier varieties. Lisa DeVetter, WSU Department of Horticulture associate professor, said the Vaccinium Coordinated Agricultural Project (VacCAP) was created to develop DNA-based tools whic...
Reshaping stream structure to improve habitats
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2020
The Palouse Conservation District (PCD) held a presentation about stream structure on Wednesday in the Paradise Creek Brewery Trailside Taproom. Randy Stevens, PCD conservation coordinator, said changing stream structure can produce diverse habitats, which can help address drought and flooding. ...
Bees on the move
ALANA LACKNER, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2020
After almost 20 years working out of temporary quarters, WSU’s Honey Bee and Pollinator Research and Education program will be moving much of its work to a new facility in Othello. Entomology professor Steven Sheppard said the new building alone will allow for more than double the number of bees cur...
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun expressed support for the Pac-12’s decision to postpone sporting events for the year. Chun said in a press conference...
