Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

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MSU Turfgrass students bring home the green

Published on January 23, 2026
Congratulations to the newest scholarship awardees.
From drones to data: MSU’s Basso Lab driving next era of regenerative agriculture

Published on January 21, 2026
Regenerative agriculture research from Dr. Bruno Basso is helping farmers and partners improve productivity and sustainability through data-driven insights.
NSF-Funded Team to Study Forest Management and Fungal Biodiversity in Michigan Oak Savannas

Published on January 19, 2026
Oak savannas—once widespread across the Midwest—have declined significantly due to land-use changes and fire suppression. “When oak savannas disappear, the fungi that cycle nutrients and support healthy soil are also harmed.”
Congratulations to Our NCWSS Award Winners!

Published on January 6, 2026
This week, we are proud to recognize award winners from our recent North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) Annual Meeting held in Grand Rapids, MI.
RuiLin Miao: Turfgrass Fellowship award, and Ryan Bearss: James B. & Harriet Beard Endowed Graduate Fellowship award

Published on January 6, 2026
RuLin's research area is turfgrass physiology, specifically reducing winterkill, and Ryan is a FIFA World Cup Project Research Assistant

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MMG undergrad Alassane Sow enjoys working as a research assistant in PSM

Published on January 18, 2024
Microbiology major crosses the street for his part time job as a research assistant in the Bonito lab