College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Repackaging Seafood Waste as Plastic Alternatives
Researchers from the Department of Nutritional Sciences are commercializing technology to turn waste into plastic-free, biodegradable packaging
A Guide to Apple Picking in Connecticut
In a state with almost 300 apple producers, learn from a UConn expert about how to pick the perfect apple and support local farmers
Alum Roars into Children’s Toy Market with Colorful Plush Dinosaurs, Plans for Complementary Books
'As a solo entrepreneur, there are so many jobs to do. When you’re starting off, you kick down as many doors as you can'
Study Suggests Blackcurrant Supplementing Mitigates Postmenopausal Bone Loss
The study found that the supplements either prevented the loss of, and in some cases even increased whole-body bone mineral density
New Research on Plant Stem Cells Shines Light on How Plants Grow Stronger
We shouldn't ignore the potential of stem cells in plants, according to new UConn research
Arctic Capillaries: An Eye-Opening Symptom in a Swiftly Changing Landscape
'We identified more than 1 billion individualized ice wedge polygons, and there are billions left to be mapped, but this is the first effort'
A Marriage of Land & Sea: UConn Agricultural Startup Seeks to Slow Food Spoilage
'Creating a company is very, very daunting, but at the same time it keeps life interesting'
UConn Researchers Set Sail for Wind Study
Faculty and graduate student researchers have embarked from Avery Point for an up-close investigation of offshore wind power and its effect on the marine environment
Plans for UConn’s Food Innovation Center Heat Up
With need confirmed by industry, the Food Innovation Center would aim to support new and existing businesses in the state
Fast-growing and Versatile: UConn Researcher is Working to Plant More Willows
Multifaceted species appears everywhere from CT to the Arctic, and has a wide variety of uses, from erosion control to pollination