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Borch Group in collaboration with University of Tubingen and University of Bristol Publishes findings on bacterial release of climate-damaging carbon from thawing permafrost
Borch group member Monique Patzner’s work on the impact of climate change on carbon stability was published in Nature Communications and acknowledged by CSU.Ā The work was led by Monique’s co advisors Andreas Kappler of the University of TĆ¼bingen and Casey Bryce at the University of Bristol. CSU news article Nature Communications article
Read MoreNew tool for determining pesticide distribution within citrus trees
Our latest paper, Fluorescent Dye Paper-Based Method for Assessment of Pesticide Coverage on Leaves and Trees: A Citrus Grove Case Study, was just published inĀ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. We have developed a novel tool to evaluate pesticide distribution in crops. Thank you to our partners at Cutrale Citrus Juices in Florida for a…
Read MoreDr. Borch and Dr. Tugba Ozer invent All-Solid-State Contact Fe(II) Selective Electrode
Dr. Thomas Borch and Tugba Ozer invent a all-solid-state contact Fe(II) selective electrode to quantify Fe(II) ions in aqueous medium. Read more about this novel invention here.
Read MoreSean Stokes shares his research directly with the citrus growers
The importance of soil organic matter in the progression of Citrus Greening disease is highlighted in the article below: Soil Organic Matter Helps Fight HLB
Read MoreDr. Borch selected as one of the Discussion Leaders at the upcoming Gordon Research ConferenceĀ (Environmental Sciences: Water)
Dr. Borch selected as one of the Discussion Leaders at the upcoming Gordon Research ConferenceĀ (June 28 – July 3, 2020).Ā The conference focus isĀ Innovative Science for the Grand Challenges in Aquatic Environmental Sciences.
Read MoreGroup member Rachelle Rehberg earns first place in lightning talks!
Congratulation to group member Rachelle for winning 1st place at the 3 Minute Lightning Talk competition hosted by the CSU Soil and Crop Science and Agricultural Biology departments! Rachelle presented about Citrus Greening disease and how her research on pesticide application efficacy impacts the agricultural industry. We are so proud of you and keep up…
Read MoreDr. Borch presenting at PNNL on FTICRMS application in organic matter characterization
September 18th, 2019 ā Dr. Borch will present invited talk atĀ the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) related to the use of FTICRMS for organic matter characterization.
Read MoreBorch Lab awarded US-Israel Binational Science Foundation grant
June 25th, 2019 – Borch lab was awarded new grant from the United States – Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) to study āmechanisms of organic C transformation and sequestration at mineral interfacesā.Ā This is a collaboration with the Chefetz lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Read MoreDr. Borch presents at Nanjing Agricultural University
October 12th-15th, 2019 ā Dr. Borch will present invited talk at the International Workshop on Organic Contaminants in Agro-Environments at Nanjing Agricultural University, in Nanjing China.
Read MoreRachelle Rehberg Awarded the Fort Collins Area Alumni Panhellenic Bobbie Douglas Alumna Scholarship
CongratulationsĀ to PhD candidate, Rachelle Rehberg, who received the Fort Collins Area Alumni Panhellenic Bobbie Douglas Alumna Scholarship!Ā The scholarship recognizes students who continue to further their education while staying actively involved with their alumnae and collegiate chapters, as well as the Panhellenic community in Fort Collins.Ā Rachelle had the opportunity to discuss her research and…
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