Research

taste-town
Sensory testing reveals what we like to eat, and why
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Ethanol and the future of biofuels
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Getting down with soil scientists
selenium
How generations of OSU scientists have helped make lives healthier

The College of Agricultural Sciences conducts research in the agricultural, biological, social, and environmental sciences for the social, economic, and environmental benefit of Oregonians. The focus is on six broad goals:

  • Develop sustainable, environmentally friendly and economically viable technologies and bio-based products from renewable resources.
  • Enhance the capacity of managed landscapes and their biota to optimize the production of ecosystem services such as biodiversity, carbon sequestration, bioremediation, etc.
  • Develop a wholesome, high value/high quality and safe food supply.
  • Provide enhanced agricultural water resource management and watershed enhancement and sustainability.
  • Sustainably address challenges facing Oregon’s agricultural producers of food, feed, fiber, horticulture, and bioproducts.
  • Develop opportunities and policies that improve the economies, social vitality and quality of life of rural communities and individuals.

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