Who will develop the science, technology and business to cultivate plants for human and environmental health? Spartans in the Department of Horticulture Will.

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What is Horticulture? A Modern Applied Plant Science!

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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.

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  • Jul 13

    MSU Hop Research Field Day

    July 13, 2022 10:00AM – 2:00PM

    The MSU Plant Pathology Farm will be hosting the 2022 MSU Hops Research Field Day July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Jul 19

    Smart Gardening with Garden-sized Trees at Windmill Island Gardens

    July 19, 2022 6:30PM – 7:30PM Windmill Island Gardens Pavilion, 1 Lincoln Ave., Holland, MI

    Smart Gardening is MSU Extension’s campaign for using earth-friendly messages to help gardeners make smart choices in their own backyards. In this presentation, you will learn hot to select trees for any size garden.

  • Sep 28

    Smart Gardening with Bulbs - Windmill Island Gardens

    September 28, 2022 6:30PM – 7:30PM Windmill Island Gardens Pavilion, 1 Lincoln Ave., Holland, MI

    MSU Extension’s campaign for using earth-friendly messages to help gardeners make smart choices in their own backyards. In this presentation you will explore a rich palette of bulbs that will enrich your garden's season-long color.

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