2001 Academic Challenge Research Grant, Miami University “Physiological and Molecular Analysis of Cold resistance in Palms”. ($500.00)
2000 Academic Challenge Research Grant, Miami University "Cold-acclimation Assay of Palms as a Prelude to Studies of palm's cold-hardy genes". (start-up funding $250.00)
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Bowie, La’Quida and L. Lu. 2011. Promoting Seed Germination and Somatic Embryogenesis of Needle Palm with Plant Growth Regulators. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 16th Biennial Research Symposium Abstract Book, pg. 139.
Lu, L., K. W. Pomper, and K. Kaul. 2011. Implementation of Educational Opportunities Focused on Biotechnology and Related STEM Areas at Kentucky State University. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 16th Biennial Research Symposium Abstract Book, pg. 211.
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Lu, L., K. W. Pomper, and K. Kaul. 2010. Educational Opportunities in Biotechnology and Other STEM Areas at Kentucky State University. J. Ky. Acad. Sci. 71(1–2):110.
Banda, Y., J. D. Lowe, K. W. Pomper, L. Lu, and S. B. Crabtree. 2010. Genetic Diversity in Five Kentucky Pawpaw Populations Using SSR Markers. J. Ky. Acad. Sci. 71(1–2):103.
Lu, L., K. W. Pomper, J.D. Lowe, and S.B. Crabtree. 2010. Using SSR Markers to Enhance Genetic Variation in the Development of Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Cultivars. HortScience 45:S260-261.