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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Daniel's horticulture degree is a balance of hard science and practical knowledge
Published on October 14, 2020
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Lauren loves the variety of classes in her major
Published on September 10, 2020
Featured Alumni
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Emily is the Director of Education and Certification at the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
Published on October 23, 2020
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Brittney continues to learn and grow her passion for horticulture
Published on August 19, 2020
Featured Faculty
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Marcus Duck teaches several classes and interacts with students outside the classroom
Published on August 10, 2020
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Dr. Brad Rowe enjoys the flexibility of working on his own research program at MSU
Published on July 6, 2020
News
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Emily is the Director of Education and Certification at the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
Published on October 23, 2020
Emily enjoys staying up-to-date on all aspects of the horticulture industry and supporting all sectors of our great Green Industry. -
Daniel's horticulture degree is a balance of hard science and practical knowledge
Published on October 14, 2020
B.S. student, Daniel Dick, says his degree in Horticulture will provide a great backbone for a career that is both satisfying and rewarding. -
American Floral Endowment selects Horticulture Graduate Student for Scholarship
Published on September 22, 2020
Caleb Spall is awarded the John Carew Memorial Scholarship -
Lauren loves the variety of classes in her major
Published on September 10, 2020
IAT student, Lauren Taylor, loves the variety of courses in her Landscape and Nursery Management program -
MSU-led national cucurbit project reupped for $7.1 million
Published on September 8, 2020
The Cucurbit Coordinated Agricultural Project has been awarded $7.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
Featured in the News
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Fall colors are peaking in Northeast Michigan
Published on October 15, 2020 by WBKB Channel 11
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What Can Tree Growth Regulators Do for You?
Published on October 6, 2020 by Tree Care Industry Magazine
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Ways the New Technical Requirement for LEDs Will Affect Horticulture Lighting
Published on September 27, 2020 by Greenhouse Grower
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Preserving pears is a profitable partnership
Published on September 16, 2020 by Good Fruit Grower
Events
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Nov 12
CANR Major Spotlight: Horticulture
November 12, 2020 4:00PM – 4:30PM Online
This CANR Major Spotlight runs for 30 minutes and will cover the Horticulture major. The event starts at 4:00 p.m. EST.
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Dec 3
Family Holiday Openhouse
December 3, 2020 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824
Come see our poinsettia tree and santa in this family-friendly event.