Cahoon, Schachtman named ASPB fellows
Edgar Cahoon and Daniel Schachtman became fellows of the American Society of Plant Biologists, an honor given annually to no more than .2 percent of the professional society’s membership. Cahoon, the George Holmes Professor of Biochemistry and director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation, was recognized for his research on plant lipid metabolism. Schachtman, professor of agronomy and horticulture and director of the Center for Biotechnology, investigates the interaction between plant roots and soil microbes. Cahoon and Schachtman are key contributors to Nebraska’s strong reputation in plant science.