Things we use every day were developed in university laboratories, corporate research centers and even in garages. But because research is so removed from the end users of the products and processes it makes possible, it’s hard to connect research to the things that have changed our lives.

That’s what makes it so important to pay close attention to the work being done at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research. At its Institute for Sustainable and Renewable Resources, the focus is on helping the local economy — and solving some tough problems.

In the best possible world, the new plant varieties…

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