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Funding for our research comes from many sources, such as the National
Science Foundation, U. S. Department of Agriculture, nonprofit foundations,
Minnesota Tree Improvement Funds, industry and the public. Contributions
from the public are tax deductible and are used to aid research
and education in forest and shade tree pathology, wood microbiology
and forest mycology. Donations are important sources of funding
for our work and these funds help insure the success of our research
efforts in Minnesota and throughout the world. If you would like
to help support our research projects please consider a contribution
to:
The Research fund in the Department of Plant Pathology
to support current research activities of Professor Robert A. Blanchette
in forest pathology, wood microbiology, forest mycology and international
conservation projects ( University of Minnesota Foundation Fund
#7610).
Contributions can be made on line directly to the
University of Minnesota Foundation at: https://www.foundation.umn.edu/pls/dmsn/online_giving.start_null
. When using this method to make contributions it is very important
to note in the space provided that the gift is for"Fund
# 7610 to support research of Robert A. Blanchette in forest pathology,
wood microbiology, forest mycology and international conservation
projects". For more specific information
contact Professor Blanchette at robertb@umn.edu
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Research to select disease resistance white pines will
help return this important tree species to Minnesota's forests
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Our research at the University of Minnesota is helping
people in many countries. This farmer in Vietnam has learned
new methods of sustainable agarwood production which will
help provide a new nontimber product for income
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Another fund you may be interested in contributing
to is the:
Urban Tree Pathology Endowment in the Department
of Plant Pathology. This endowment recognizes the leadership and
pioneering efforts of the late Professor David W. French on Dutch
elm disease, oak wilt and other urban tree problems. It supports
urban tree pathology teaching and research at the University of
Minnesota.
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