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New Biological Sensor Detects Hidden Rot in Potatoes

7 September, 2022

Despite advances in increased food production, half of all world’s harvested food is lost due to rot caused by microorganisms. Plants emit various volatile organic compounds into their surrounding environment, which can be monitored for early detection of plant disease and prevent food loss.

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Oceanography

Disciplinary and interdisciplinary research opportunities for outstanding physics, chemistry, life sciences and engineering students – Advanced degrees in physical, chemical, biological and geo-physical oceanography.

Plant & Environmental Sciences

This department researches the interaction between plants and microbes with their environment.

Hydrology & Water Resources

Joint program of the Faculties of Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Agriculture, Food and Environment which trains scientists and professionals to contend with the growing global problems in this field.

Soil & Water Sciences

Part of the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, this department researches the various phases and components of the soil-water-atmosphere complex.

Atmospheric Sciences

Part of the Institute of Earth Sciences, this program imparts tools for understanding the processes that determine climate systems and their changes. Studies include distance sensing, cloud and rain physics, climate change, and air dynamics.

Urban Studies

The Institute of Urban and Regional Studies offers a Master’s program which provides tools, research methodology and knowledge, and trains urban and regional planners.

Nutritional Sciences

The School of Nutritional Studies at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The School promotes research and trains nutritional scientists.

Community Development Studies

An innovative program designed to provide expertise in fields related to local community development in developing countries. The program is meant for students with undergraduate degrees who have both global and local perspectives.

Environmental Studies

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences’ Environmental Studies program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the processes that define the environment in which we live and our interaction with it.