PaSS Archived News, May 2008
OSU researchers saying Bermuda is plant of future
by John David Sutter, NewsOK.com Staff Writer
2008-05-15
STILLWATER — At a party, Bermuda grass would be that loud-mouthed guest rooted to your sofa long after all the drinks are gone.
But the fact that the grass — widely used in Oklahoma lawns — won't dry up or die off without a fight may make it a prime candidate to thrive in a world with rising temperatures, water shortages and expanding populations.
In short, it may be a grass of the future — a grass that can thrive in an era of global warming. more...
Dr. Hailin Zhang named Fellow
2008-05-07
Dr. Hailin Zhang was named a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy!
Dr. Penn receives grant
2008-05-06
Dr. Chad Penn just received an award of $9,852 from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry for a Basic and Applied Research Grant to look at poultry litter utilization.