Inside IALR
Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us.
New episodes are published every other Monday.
Inside IALR
Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture
The Plant Endophyte Research Center at IALR is focused on the use of naturally occurring plant bacteria to help with plant growth promotion and stress response. This is biotechnology in action.
This episode features three of the scientists who run the Plant Endophyte Research: Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President of Applied Research; Dr. Chuansheng Mei, Chief Scientist; and Dr. Sajeewa Amaradasa, Senior Scientist.
- Defining biotechnology (01:16)
- The research focus of the Plant Endophyte Research Center (03:31)
- IALR's role in the biotechnology industry (07:49)
- Biotechnology collaboration with partners (12:41)
- Primary industries where biotechnology is used (15:10)
- The goal of the Plant Endophyte Research Center in the next five years (21:41)
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