Worobo discovers compound in a honey that could lead to a new natural preservative

Microbiologist Randy Worobo has discovered an antimicrobial compound from honey that could be a promising candidate as a natural preservative to prevent food-borne illness and food spoilage. (Oct. 17, 2011)

Researchers awarded $4.5M for next generation grapes

Cornell has received $4.5 million to make grape breeding more efficient and to develop new disease-resistant, cold hardy generations of grapes. (Oct. 14, 2011)

Dig no more: Just till 2 inches for tulip bulbs, study finds

A Cornell researcher has discovered a much simpler way to plant tulip bulbs: Loosen the dirt two inches deep, drop bulb and then top it with mulch. (Oct. 12, 2011)

Extension trains Roosevelt Island maintenance staff in landscape horticulture

Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC Urban Environment Program has trained the grounds maintenance staff of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. on horticultural issues. (Oct. 10, 2011)

One potato, two potato ... All about growing 55 disease-free potatoes and more

Two faculty members - and one of their dads - have joined forces to publish 'The Complete Potato Grower's Guide: What Every Grower and Gardener Needs to Know.' One of the authors will give a talk Oct. 13. (Oct. 5, 2011)

Science and humanities wed to explore origins and consequences of domesticated rice

An upper level undergraduate course and symposium take an interdisciplinary look at the origins and spread of domesticated rice. (Oct. 3, 2011)

Open for business: Skorton bullish on New York state development effort

At a Sept. 28 meeting of the Southern Tier Regional Development Council, Cornell President David Skorton, who co-chairs the council, expressed optimism for New York state's recovery. (Sept. 30, 2011)

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz: Alka-Seltzer found to help wine industry, with potential for construction industry, too

Cornell researchers have discovered that Alka-Seltzer tablets are perfect for keeping a disease at bay in vineyards and for protecting fermentations by monitoring residues. (Sept. 19, 2011)

Organic farm coordinator offers support from the ground up

Betsy Leonard '81 is the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station's new organic farm coordinator - doing everything from plowing to mentoring. (Sept. 16, 2011)