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 Volume
2, Number 4 - Fall 2006
Mississippi
Landmarks is a quarterly magazine published by the
Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary
Medicine at Mississippi State University. All
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Cover
The fragrant water lily is one of the native aquatic plants
being displaced by invasive species in Mississippi’s
waterways. The story beginning on page 12 explains how MSU
scientists are tackling the problem of invasive aquatic plant
species. (Photo by Joe Hudspeth, Jr.)
Table
of Contents -
2
The complete Table of Contents as it appears in the
print version.
Vice
President's Letter and masthead -
3
A letter from Dr. Vance Watson and all contributing
personnel.
Soilless
Sod - 4
Turfgrass exports may increase thanks to an MSU-developed
process.
Student
Research -
6
Scholarships are giving student research projects a boost.
Meet
Mississippi -
7
A tour of the state gives new faculty a taste of the real
Mississippi.
Duck
Dinner -
8
Rice left from harvest keeps ducks coming back to the Delta.
RITE
Thing -
9
Program helps rice producers manage input costs.
Medical
Scholars -
10
An MSU Extension program introduces high school students
in the medical profession.
Plant
Invasion - 12
Plants can cause problems when they move into new habitats.
Bug
Business -
14
For people in the business of growing insects, MSU is the
place to be.
FOCUS
(two parts) - Pages 16 - 18 and 19 - 21
Teaching, research and outreach are all part of the
work of the Division of Agriculture,Forestry and Veterinary
Medicine.
Iraq
Mission -
22
An MSU alum is helping rebuild Iraq's veterinary infrastructure.
Garden
Days -
24
Fall garden days provide learning and fun.
Experienced
Teacher -
25
A CVM faculty member brings real-world experiences to the
classroom.
Sweetgum
Mats -
26
University research has found new uses for sweetgum lumber.
Ports
Rebound -
27
Katrina knocked out Mississippi Gulf ports, but they are
back.
Landmarks
Editorial - 28
Management is no longer just a man's world.
News
Notes -
29
News of people and activities in the Division of Agriculture,
Forestry and Veterinary Medicine.
Breaking
New Ground - 30
Development partners provide
essential support for the Division.
Back
Cover - 32
Even frogs are being squeezed by new plants, including algae
species, in their habitat. (Photo by Joe Hudspeth, Jr.)
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