Michael Schläppi

Marquette biological sciences professor receives USDA funding to increase cold tolerance in rice for an earlier planting season

Marquette scientist receives $500,000 grant to study genes involved in growing rice in cold climates

Schläppi, a geneticist and molecular biologist, is developing an experimental cold-resistant strain of rice.

Marquette Department of Biological Sciences receives $590,000 grant for graduate education

The fellowship program will be directed by Dr. Michael Schläppi, associate professor of biological sciences.