Research at CAHNRS
At CAHNRS, our mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of Washington state and the world.
Learn About CAHNRS Research
Our expertise informs economic and public policies, uses big data to develop resilient crops, dissects the biology of plants and animals, improves upcycling of post-consumer textiles, and so much more.
We invite you to use this site to learn more about our impacts, find collaborative partners, and develop solutions that matter to people – everywhere.
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Locations
CAHNRS Office of Research
Hulbert Hall 403
PO Box 646240
Pullman, WA 99164-6240
PH: 509-335-4563
FAX: 509-335-6751
agresearch@wsu.edu
Research Strengths
Catalysis for Energy
Several programs in CAHNRS focus on efficient transformation of biomass to fuel using both physical...
Food Safety, Security, and Production
CAHNRS faculty conduct a breadth and depth of research on food safety, security, and production.
Plant-Based Products
CAHNRS scientists research the synthesis and analysis of plant components for the development and utilization...
Trans-Omics and Big Data
CAHNRS researchers employ comprehensive multi-omic strategies to aid in analysis, visualization, and interpretation of big...
News & Noteworthy

Don McMoran, Director of WSU Skagit County Extension, receives $7.2 M Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grant
Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program

Dr. Mei-Jun Zhu publishes in CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Hop bioactive compounds in prevention of nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases

Dr. Juming Tang elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Juming Tang, Regents Professor, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for invention and commercialization…
RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTERS
WSU operates four main Research and Extension Centers (RECs) that develop sound science, instruction, and outreach to meet local and regional needs and provide practical solutions with immediate economic impact.
Learn About CAHNRS R&E Centers

Puyallup Research and Extension Center
Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC)