Donald L Wyse

Donald L Wyse is a prominent researcher at the University of Minnesota with extensive contributions to sustainable agriculture research since 1987. He is affiliated with the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center and has produced 145 research outputs with 84 funded projects.

His research focuses on developing sustainable agricultural systems through:

• Perennial crop development and domestication
• Alternative oilseed crops like pennycress and flax
• Innovative cropping systems that enhance environmental sustainability
• Understanding plant-soil-microbial interactions in agricultural settings

Dr. Wyse's work bridges fundamental plant science with practical agricultural applications, with recent publications examining soil carbon dynamics in perennial systems, phytochemical production in medicinal plants, and breeding strategies for new crop development. His research demonstrates how agricultural innovation can address environmental challenges while maintaining economic viability for farmers.

He is actively involved in major initiatives including:

• Minnesota Legislative Funding for the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative (2023-2028) as Prior Principal Investigator
• Forever Green Agriculture Initiative (2022-2025) as Co-Principal Investigator
• Scaling New Crops for Sustainable Water Management (2020-2026) as Co-Investigator
• Overcoming Obstacles to Hazelnut Production in the Upper Midwest (2019-2025) as Prior Principal Investigator

His collaborative work spans multiple disciplines and contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture, climate action, and life on land.