Discover how plant science at Penn State is shaping the future through stories of innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. From breakthroughs in crop resilience and sustainability to advances in biotechnology, ecology, and human health, these news stories highlight the people and ideas driving progress across the University. Explore the latest headlines to see how plant research is improving lives, strengthening communities, and helping address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
September 29, 2026
Microbiome sciences doctoral program celebrates first graduate
September 25, 2026
Age, not feed additives, affects antimicrobial resistance genes in chickens
September 23, 2026
Liver, gut bacteria alter food molecules, influence body’s biological activity
September 23, 2026
Frog's coat of bacterial armor helps protect it from fungal disease
September 17, 2026
One Health Microbiome Center announces 2026 award recipients
September 15, 2026
Discovering a new diagnostic tool for detecting harmful bacteria
September 09, 2026
Could plant scientists breed heavy metal contamination out of cacao?
August 27, 2026
Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests
August 27, 2026
Mixture of traditional edible plants inhibits fungus growth in corn, study shows
August 26, 2026
New approach cuts sepsis diagnosis from days to hours, researchers report
August 25, 2026
Adaptation and a ‘Noah’s Ark for trees’ offer hope for endangered black ash
August 20, 2026