Dr. Inna Popova

The emergence of pesticide-resistant species has increased significantly during the last 50 years, which has necessitated an increase in the use of synthetic pesticides and the development of novel pesticides…

The rapid increase in concentrated animal feeding operations in South Idaho brought the need for utilization of large amounts of dairy manure…

Glycoalkaloids are biologically active plant secondary metabolites that are produced by solanaceous plants. Purified glycoalkaloids were shown to exhibit enzyme-inhibiting activities and can potentially have an application in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries…

Plants synthesize a variety of secondary metabolites that are involved in plant defense against pathogens and pests…

The most fulfilling mentorship comes from working with first generation students. They are the vulnerable student body who often have no reference in navigating through the maze of academics and possible career paths. As a first-generation student I can relate to them and understand their struggles…

Organically grown produce accounts for over four percent of total food sales and this number keeps growing to accommodate the consumers’ demand for safer and more naturally grown food…

Mustard seed meal is a low value by-product of oil extraction. However, yellow (_Sinapis alba_) and brown (_Brassica juncea_) mustard seed meals have a high potential of valorization due to the presence of endogenous enzyme myrosinase…

Glycoalkaloids are plant secondary metabolites found in various Solanaceae species. Glycoalkaloids of domesticated Solanum crops _inter alia_ potatoes, tomatoes, and aubergines has been studied to a great degree…

Due to anthropogenic activities, PFAS have become commonplace in our environment. These compounds are slow to degrade and accumulate in the soil, in groundwater and other bodies of water, in the air, and even in humans and wildlife…