Project Type: Equipment
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Near-infrared spectroscopy for high-throughput phenotyping
Dorea’s project will use a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) instrument to predict complex traits in the beef and dairy industry. In addition to the regular predictions performed by (NIRS) techniques, such…
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Texture analyzer for dairy products
Lewis’ project will use a texture analyzer to expand the research and teaching capacity at UW–River Falls in the areas of food and dairy processing, product development, and dairy packaging…
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Replacement and improvement of video recording systems at the Mann Valley Farm Dairy Learning Center, phase 1
Vogel’s project will replace and improve the Network Video Recording (NVR) system at the Dairy Learning Center at UW–River Falls. Phase 1, the most critical, will include a data center,…
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Downdraft table for forage and grain analysis
Sumner-Davis’s project will use a downdraft table that will allow for forage and grain grinding indoors. This will avoid the logistically challenges and undesirability of grinding outdoors during the winter…
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Enhancing crop health assessment through acquisition of a porometer/fluorometer
Justen’s project will use a fluorometer/porometer to expand research capacity for novel research on dairy cropping systems and nutrient management at UW–River Falls. A fluorometer/porometer is an instrument that can…
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Reimagining 131/132 Agricultural Sciences Building to accommodate Hub-funded equipment to build research capacity
Sumner-Davis’s project will renovate AGS rooms 132 and 131 at UW–River Falls to accommodate previously Hub-funded equipment, an environmental test chamber and plant growth chambers. PI: Heather Sumner-Davis Sumner-Davis is…
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Supplemental funding for analytical lab and collaborative research space
Sumner-Davis’s project will use additional funds to complete renovations for the Analytical Lab at UW–River Falls, which will increase the college’s research and collaboration abilities. PI: Heather Sumner-Davis Sumner-Davis is…
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Electric Autoclave used to sterilize instruments, liquids, and biological wastes
This project will use a new electric autoclave for increasing teaching and research capacities at UW–River Falls. A purchase of a new autoclave will avoid the relocation of an older…
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Characterization of cold plasma via optical and electrical diagnostics
Wan’s project will use high resolution spectrometers, an oscilloscope, and deuterium-tungsten halogen sources to better understand cold plasma, a novel non-thermal technology. Cold plasma has demonstrated high efficiency in microbial…
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Acquisition of a differential scanning calorimetry machine
Obielodan’s project will use a differential scanning calorimetry machine for research involving the thermal characterization of materials. Note: this project was only partially funded by the Hub. PI: John Obielodan…
