Research programs at Weslaco
Research programs at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco span many scientific disciplines within the scope of agriculture, life sciences and natural resources. The projects undertaken by researchers at Weslaco work toward resilient, sustainable production systems for healthy economies, lives and environments. The center’s research initiatives aim to bring far-reaching benefits to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas and the world.
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco Agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences initiatives for the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and beyond What We Do The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco houses agriculture, life sciences, and natural resources research, technology development, and extension expertise to benefit South Texas…
Research
Research programs at Weslaco Research programs at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco span many scientific disciplines within the scope of agriculture, life sciences and natural resources. The projects undertaken by researchers at Weslaco work toward resilient, sustainable production systems for healthy economies, lives and environments. The center’s research initiatives aim…
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About the center at Weslaco Impactful research for the Rio Grande Valley and beyond Mission Conduct innovative scientific research for solutions to complex challenges that impact our food supply systems, and work synergistically across The Texas A&M University System to expand the availability of safe, affordable, and nutritious foods while improving environmental stewardship. Vision Serve…
Leadership
Leadership Leading research in the Rio Grande Valley These faculty and staff lead research and extension initiatives of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco. Please visit our contact page to send the center a message and to find an employee directory. contact our center Dirk Hayes, Ph.D.Center Director, ProfessorDr. Hays oversees…
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan The mission, vision, and goals of the Center at Weslaco are detailed in our center’s strategic plan. Read about how our faculty and staff are working to advance leading-edge research and innovations, sustainable production systems, economic strength, and healthy living for South Texas and beyond. . Download our strategic plan
Facilites
Facilites The work taking place within the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco is bolstered by an array of research, extension, and conferencing facilities across our campus. These allow faculty and staff in Weslaco to conduct world-class science that nourishes health, strengthens communities, protects natural resources, and supports economies.. Laboratories The center…
Proximal sensing technologies
Proximal sensing technologies Program faculty and staff Dr. Dirk B. HaysProfessorDr. Dirk Hays’ has 34 years of experience in crop improvement with a BS and PhD in Biochemistry from Texas A&M and Plant Physiology from the University of Calgary. He held Postdoctoral positions with USDA, ARS before being hired as a Professor in Soil and…
Plant Pathology, Stress Biology, and Crop Improvement
Plant Pathology, Stress Biology, and Crop Improvement research Developing innovative solutions for crop resiliency and improvement Worldwide, emerging and endemic pathogens, pests, and abiotic stresses cause major losses to agricultural production and productivity. Our lab employs integrated approaches for basic and translational studies of crop stress responses relevant to Texas and U.S. agriculture. We are…
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Plant stress and physiology
Plant stress and physiology Addressing increasing challenges to crop plants Our research on the environmental stress physiology of plants includes the physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms and other traits that confer tolerance to environmental stresses. In Weslaco, our research focuses especially on drought, temperature extremes and nutrient imbalance. A key theme of this research is…
Plant Breeding for Bioenergy and Bioproducts Sustainability
Plant Breeding for Bioenergy and Bioproducts Sustainability Ongoing research at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco work toward sustainability and productivity of sugarcane, energy cane, industrial hemp and oilseed crops. Researchers at Weslaco focus on stress tolerance and resistance, development of crops with improved performance and biomass; the introgression of exotic…
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