Although not visible to the naked eye, leafy greens can be observed with sophisticated hyperspectral imaging turning purple (different than purple varieties of some vegetables). This color shift was identified in cadmium-stressed kale and basil by Purdue researchers. Cadmium is a heavy metal that is hazardous to humans and animals.
Over the summer, the first two women were granted tenure in soil sciences at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Karen Vaughan and Dr. Linda van Diepen have dedicated time to looking at what diversity looks like in their field. Wyoming Public Radio's Ivy Engel sat down with both of them to discuss why the soil sciences field has historically had diversity difficulties. Dr. Karen Vaughan started on women's participation in the field.