Measurement Sciences

Corn in the sun beam

The University of Minnesota Measurement Sciences Initiative aims to develop a comprehensive set of cutting-edge phenotyping infrastructures to support agricultural and natural resources research at the University of Minnesota.

Plant Genetic Resources Working Group

Resaerch on plants

University of Minnesota plant scientists in multiple departments employ crop wild relatives, native plant populations, genebank collections, landraces, and other plant genetic resources for crop improvement and g

Roses That Take Care of Themselves

Undergraduate Drew Zagala helping to keep roses beautiful by breeding in disease resistance

Often regarded as ancient symbols of beauty and love, roses have long been valued for their aesthetic qualities and natural allure. Drew Zagala is helping to preserve this beauty through research that creates roses resistant to unsightly diseases.

Wheat Rust Surveillance in Ethiopia

Yue Jin reviews wheat rust

In response to 2013 and 2014 wheat stem rust epidemics in Ethiopia, a new collaborative research and education team formed to study the biology and control of new, dangerous forms of the wheat stem rust pathogen that emerge

Jim Bradeen

Biography

As Co-Director, Jim provides administrative leadership for the SBC including setting strategic direction, fundraising, enhancing institutional and external visibility, and staff management.

Jim Bredeen Headshot