Welcome to the Department of Horticulture. The Department's mission is to prepare our students for horticulture-related careers in science and business. This includes making new discoveries in the plant sciences; promoting the use of plants and food for improved human health and a safe environment; improving the characteristics, quality and availability of horticultural products; and strengthening the competitive position of the world's horticultural industries. Faculty members possess a diverse array of expertise - both interdisciplinary (e.g., breeding, genomics, development, physiology, metabolism, molecular biology, and sustainable production), and commodity based (e.g., fruits/pomology, vegetables, viticulture, floriculture, nursery crops, postharvest, design and landscape ecology, and marketing) - which they utilize in their research, teaching and outreach programs, at both the national and international levels.
Featured Students
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Kaz Christian presents some of her Master’s research at 4th edition of “Ignite Talks MSU”
Published on February 26, 2025
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Congratulations 2023 Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients
Published on January 30, 2024
Featured Alumni
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Horticulture alum is now the director of the Alaska Botanical Garden
Published on January 5, 2022
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During his horticulture career, Ren developed people, management, and business skills that could be used anywhere
Published on November 23, 2021
Featured Faculty
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Marcus Duck Awarded 2024 Institute of Agriculture Technology Outstanding Faculty Award
Published on April 1, 2024
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Dr. Bridget Behe Named USDA-ARS 2024 Morrison Memorial Award Winner
Published on March 4, 2024
News
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Now Hiring Students for 2026 Summer Jobs
Published on January 22, 2026
The MSU Horticulture Gardens are seeking hardworking student employees to assist this summer! -
VINES of change: 25 years of Michigan wine grape evolution
Published on January 6, 2026
From experimentation to precision, how Michigan’s wine industry matured through varietal focus, science-driven viticulture and collaborative strategy. -
Michigan vegetable growers rely on MSU partnership, research
Published on October 29, 2025
MSU research helps advance Michigan's vibrant vegetable industry. -
Roberto Lopez honored with 2025 Outstanding Extension Educator Award by the American Society for Horticultural Science
Published on September 19, 2025
Lopez was recognized for his years of outstanding research, leadership and outreach in horticultural Extension. -
MSU Extension welcomes new specialty crops weed scientist
Published on August 26, 2025
Josh Miranda, PhD, joins Michigan State University in August 2025 as the new assistant professor of weed science.
Faculty Publications
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The Effect of Hedonic Presentation on Consumers’ Willingness to Pay and Purchase Intention for Minimally Branded Products Online
Published on April 4, 2022 by Journal of Promotion Management
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Gardening Motivations of U.S. Plant Purchasers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on February 28, 2022 by Journal of Environmental Horticulture
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Display Complexity Affects Visual Processing of Horticultural Plant Retail Displays
Published on February 28, 2022 by Journal of Environmental Horticulture
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Carbon-sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant available water
Published on February 28, 2022 by Soil Science Society of America Journal
Featured in the News
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MSU opens renovated greenhouse facility to public, aims to benefit MI agriculture
Published on November 3, 2025 by Michigan Farm News
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In Memoriam: Frank Dennis
Published on June 17, 2025
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Two Horticulture students receive Board of Trustees’ Award for academic excellence
Published on April 11, 2025 by MSU Today
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Conserving the last remaining wild apple trees in Michigan
Published on January 21, 2025 by MSU Today
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A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
Published on January 20, 2025 by Associated Press
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Michigan hort society honors Vance Baird
Published on December 11, 2024 by Good Fruit Grower
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Dr. Bert Cregg featured on Good Morning America
Published on December 2, 2024 by Good Morning America
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MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future
Published on November 20, 2024 by WKAR
Events
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Feb 10
OCAB Growing and Healing Together Session
February 10, 2026 10:30AM – 1:00PM Morrill Hall of Agriculture, Rm 75
Join us for the Growing and Healing Together Session with the CANR Office of Culture, Access and Belonging
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Feb 13
OCAB Graduate Student Panel
February 13, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM Morrill Hall of Agriculture, Rm 49
Join us for the OCAB Graduate Student Panel with the CANR Office of Culture, Access and Belonging.
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