CSES Research Areas

Our research program has consistently produced excellent, innovative, basic and applied technology in such diverse areas as plant breeding and genetics, weed science, crop physiology, soils, and environmental science. Although our faculty work primarily with agricultural interests in providing food and fiber, we also work on problems affecting communities and environmental concerns. Results from these endeavors have been instrumental in allowing the Arkansas farmer to remain competitive in the United States and abroad while preserving the environment.

Dr. Robert Bacon evaluates a wheat stand in a wheat breeding field trial.

Dr. Robert Bacon evaluates a wheat stand in a wheat breeding field trial.

Dr. Vibha Srivastava

Dr. Vibha Srivastava conducts functional genomics research to improve the efficacy, reliability and safety of transferring DNA into the genetic structure of a plant to add or enhance a beneficial genetic trait.

A student collect water samples

A student collects water samples from a wetland for water chemistry analysis.

A group of students and professors

A group of students and professors examines the loess layers visible in a cross-sectional exposure of Crowley's Ridge in eastern Arkansas.

Dr. Mary Savin
Dr. Mary Savin uses molecular technologies to study microbial communities.
 
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