Ceres2030, headquartered at Cornell, aims to end world hunger by 2030. Harnessing machine learning and librarian savvy, the project identified the most effective ways to boost crops, empower farmers and protect the environment.
To study the effects of global warming, scientists will begin collaborating this summer on the New York Climate-Change Science Clearinghouse, a comprehensive, web-based reference, map and database.
From using drones to track nutrient management in upstate corn fields to working with Head Start programs in Harlem, Cornell Cooperative Extension interns helped New York communities this summer.
A comprehensive study of gene expression in tomato fruits will explore unanswered questions about fruit development and drought resistance, to improve crop quality and yields.
A new Cornell program funded by the National Science Foundation will train graduate students to use interdisciplinary approaches to tackle food systems problems that contribute to extreme poverty. (Aug. 26, 2009)
A $6 million federal grant will give a high-tech boost to Cornell research and by developing and implementing digital mapping technology to aid grape growers who produce juice, wine and table grapes.