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Rollins Emerson was early dry bean researcher in Nebraska

Bob Harveson – University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Plant Pathologist & Carlos Urrea – University of Nebraska – Lincoln Dry Bean Breeder The world renowned geneticist, Rollins Emerson, should be recognized as the catalyst for beginning the dry bean … Continue reading

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Gregor Mendel and his peas – the origin of modern genetics

Bob Harveson – University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Plant Pathologist This is part of a series celebrating the International Year of Pulses. Peas have been cultivated for thousands of years and archeological evidence suggests they were a regular companion … Continue reading

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