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Up, up and away: Dandelions use upward winds to spread seeds

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By Krisy Gashler
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  • Biological and Environmental Engineering
  • Plants
New research has uncovered the basic structural mechanics of how dandelions release and retain their seeds

New research has uncovered the basic structural mechanics of how dandelions release and retain their seeds

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Panel discussion at 2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference

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2026 Herd Health and Conference
Nearly 150 dairy industry professionals gathered in East Syracuse, NY last week to hear from industry experts about the latest trends and research related to dairy herd health and nutrition at the 2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference. For...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
Hannah Marx collecting alpine plants in the field. Photo provided.

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Hannah Marx: enabling discoveries at the L.H. Bailey herbarium
Cornell’s Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium Herbarium is a curated collection of preserved plant specimens used as a library for studying plant biodiversity, identifying potential pharmaceuticals and tracing species evolution. It is the fourth...
  • Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Plant Biology Section
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