Welcome to the Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit

Dr. Renfu Lu, Research Leader, Agricultural Engineer

224 Farrall Hall

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI  48824

Sugarbeet and Bean Offices

494 Plant & Soil Sciences Building

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI  48824-1325

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Mission:
The mission of the Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit is to 1) develop physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic strategies and technologies that will improve production efficiency, food quality, and disease resistance, and result in new germplasm and improved varieties of dry beans and sugarbeets; and 2) develop new and/or improved engineering methods and technologies for assessing, grading, and sorting tree fruits and vegetables to assure their postharvest quality, wholesomeness, and marketability.