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Versatile and dense in nutrients, spinach has become one of the nation’s most popular leafy greens. Unfortunately, spinach is also well-liked by fungal enemies on the farm.
Versatile and dense in nutrients, spinach has become one of the nation’s most popular leafy greens. Unfortunately, spinach is also well-liked by fungal enemies on the farm.
FAYETTEVILLE — Versatile and dense in nutrients, spinach has become one of the nation’s most popular leafy greens. Unfortunately, spinach is also well-liked by fungal enemies on the farm. …
A team of scientists led by faculty with the Division of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.57 million grant by the USDAto expedite the development of spinach cultivars that are resistant to fungal pathogens.
<p style="text-align:start">Popeye may have started the trend long ago, but health-conscious eating in the United States has pushed spinach high on the list of popular leafy greens. The problem is spinach is also popular with fungal pathogens in the field.</p> <p style="text-align:start">A multi-state team of scientists led by faculty with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture was recently awarded a $3.57 million grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Research In...