Second International Workshop on Kernza Physiology - The Land Institute

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and ISARA-Lyon are hosting the Second International Workshop on Kernza Physiology all day on Tuesday, February 20th. This workshop will hold 8 project presentations in addition to a 2.5 hour discussion period on the topics covered in the workshops. Topics range from Kernza-legume intercropping to nitrate leaching, yield considerations, and more, and will be covered by international collaborators in the US, Canada, and France.

Participants can view the sessions at this Zoom link on February 20th. Click here to view the full program schedule.

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