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An illustrated catalogue of 467 U of M releases of major and minor crops,
and the research that went into their development.

Wheat

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Plant breeders combine 100-year-old techniques with molecular genetics to . . . Read more >>

Corn

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The United States provides about 80 percent of the world's corn . . .
Read more >>

Forage Legumes

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Forages provide livestock feed and environmental benefits . . . Read more >>

Barley

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Technology plays a critical role in the development of new crop varieties. . . Read more >>

Sugar Beets

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Minnesota produces more sugar beets than any other state research. . . Read more >>

Potatoes

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Potatoes are the world's most popular vegetable. . . Read more >>

Soybeans

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Initial crosses of new soybean varieties are made at the U of M St. Paul campus . . . Read more >>

Uncommon Crops

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The Agricultural Experiment Station has evaluated over 225 alternative crops . . . Read more >>

Grasses

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U of M grasses are consumed by cattle, sheep, and bison. They beautify lawns, prairies and golf courses. . . Read more >>

Oil Crops

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Minnesota is the country's second largest producer of canola . . . Read more >>

Sweet Corn &
Green Peas

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Horticultural scientists are evaluating vegetables' potential cancer prevention
. . . Read more >>

Wildrice


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The U of M is the world leader in wildrice research
. . . Read more >>

Oats

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Oat breeding, one of the first applied U of M research projects . . . Read more >>


Field Beans

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Minnesota leads the nation in production of dark red kidney beans . . . Read more >>


How Research Works

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Agricultural research, be it current or historic, molecular or applied, meets pressing needs of Minnesotans . . . Read more >>

U of M Agricultural Research Sites

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Copyright ©  2001  Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.

FOR COPIES OF THIS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS, 1-800-876-8636

Published by: University of Minnesota Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station www.maes.umn.edu; College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences www.coafes.umn.edu

Content coordinator: Leland L. Hardman
Writer, editor, photographer: David L. Hansen
Copy editor: Arlene West
Designer: Nancy H. Teufert, River West Design

For additional information: "Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the U of M, 1888-2000," MAES, MN Report 247-2000
MAES bulletins and annual reports, 1893-2001 "Minnesota Agricultural Statistics," USDA & MN Dept. of Agriculture

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