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Eric Von Wettberg
Principal Investigator
University of Vermont
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8 months ago
Plant breeding, plant–microbe genomics, soil health
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Focuses on plant breeding and population genomics to strengthen sustainable cropping systems. Uses plant–soil feedbacks, microbiome profiling, and on‑farm trials to quantify rotational/intercropping value and develop legume cover crops that improve soil health and subsequent yields.
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University of Vermont
Recapturing lost carbon sequestration capabilities in legume crops through root trait restoration
Research platform leveraging root system imaging, soil microbiome profiling, and root exudate analysis to identify and restore carbon-sequestering traits lost during crop domestication. Focused on chickpea, lentil, and p...
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Soil carbon sequestration through improved microbial partners to cover crops
Research initiative to identify microbial communities recruited by cover crops, particularly legume varieties, that drive soil carbon sequestration. By correlating microbial composition with soil carbon gains, the projec...
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Milpa soil microbiome discovery for enhanced crop productivity
Research initiative to characterize and harness beneficial soil microbial communities from traditional milpa (three sisters) polyculture systems in Vermont. The project aims to identify plant growth-promoting microbes th...
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