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Professional Practice of Soil Science 土壤科学专业实践

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-28 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21399

Michael Thompson

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Mastering Meta-Analysis 掌握元分析

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-28 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21396

Jaya Nepal, Lovepreet Singh, Jessica Bezerra de Oliveira

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Finger Millet: A Climate-Resilient and Multi-Nutrient Crop for the Uncertain Future 手指黍：适应气候、多营养、适应不确定未来的作物

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-28 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21404

Mohan K. Bista, Raju Bheemanahalli

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Paper of the Year Finalists Named for Society Flagship Journals 学会旗舰期刊年度论文入围名单公布

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21402

David E. Clay, Bingru Huang, Craig Rasmussen

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Sustainable Sweet Potatoes: Challenges and Opportunities 可持续甘薯：挑战与机遇

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21398

Shea Topel

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Engaging in Advocacy: The Importance of the Congressional Visits Day Program 参与宣传：国会访问日计划的重要性

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21390

Julie McClure Ph.D.

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Protecting Long Beans From Aphids and Nematodes 保护长豆角免受蚜虫和线虫侵害

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21403

Stacy Kish

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Reflections on Transdisciplinary Research from an Undergraduate Internship Program 本科生实习项目对跨学科研究的思考

CSA News Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1002/csan.21397

Erika Everest