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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Drew Jepson chose an IAT certificate program because it allows him to get working in his field quickly
Published on January 10, 2022
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Joy Johnson has made connections with peers, faculty, and the industry
Published on December 1, 2021
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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Dr. Steve van Nocker enjoys the diversity of people on campus
Published on September 27, 2021
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Dr. Debalina Saha enjoys conducting applied research and interacting with her students
Published on February 8, 2021
News
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Drew Jepson chose an IAT certificate program because it allows him to get working in his field quickly
Published on January 10, 2022
IAT student loves the landscaping field and likes how this program is so plant-based and hands on as part of the horticulture discipline. -
Horticulture alum is now the director of the Alaska Botanical Garden
Published on January 5, 2022
As a leader in public horticulture, Mike Monterusso has a satisfying career that also allows him to dig in the dirt when needed. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision
Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community. -
Joy Johnson has made connections with peers, faculty, and the industry
Published on December 1, 2021
As a senior in the Horticulture B.S. program, Joy plans to continue to develop these connections by studying plant breeding after she graduates -
Welcome to our new arboretum manager
Published on November 23, 2021
You may have noticed a new face around the gardens, and if you haven’t, you can meet him right here! Brian Gayheart is our new Arboretum Manager. Finally, our seven acres of landscaped space has a manager of its own. We interviewed him here.
Faculty Publications
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Within-plant variability in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) II: Is a shorter harvest interval always the ideal strategy to maximize fruit firmness?
Published on December 23, 2021 by Postharvest Biology and Technology
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The Relationship between Drone Speed and the Number of Flights in RFID Tag Reading for Plant Inventory
Published on December 22, 2021 by Drones
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Effect of Residual Pesticides in Recycled Nursery Runoff on Growth and Physiology of Six Ornamental Shrubs
Published on December 21, 2021 by Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
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Influence of Environmental Parameters, Pinching, and Ethephon Application on Growth and Branching of Potted Stevia
Published on December 20, 2021 by HortScience
Featured in the News
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No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh
Published on December 22, 2021 by King5 News
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The Tappan Oak: A tale of life, death, and rebirth
Published on December 20, 2021 by Michigan Today
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How To Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh Through the Entire Holiday Season
Published on December 17, 2021 by Newsweek
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Reflections on How the 21st Century Is Going So Far for Cherry Growing
Published on December 13, 2021 by Growing Produce
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Should You Buy a Real or an Artificial Christmas Tree? Experts Reveal the Greener Choice
Published on November 30, 2021 by Yahoo!Life
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Climate change’s impact on the wine industry
Published on November 29, 2021 by Danville Register
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Black Fire Winery is Lenawee County gem that also makes craft beer, cider
Published on November 11, 2021 by FOX 2 Detroit
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Michigan's lower Christmas tree supply this year linked to 2008 housing crash
Published on November 11, 2021 by Fox2 Detroit
Events
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Jan 18
ODEI First Tuesday: Featuring Christián Henry from Michigan State University
January 18, 2022 4:30 - 5:30 pm Online
The January ODEI First Tuesday event features Christián Henry, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University.
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Feb 2
MSU Diversity Career Fair 2022
February 2, 2022 3:00PM – 6:00PM Online
The MSU Diversity Career Fair will be held virtually on Feb. 2. Students can register through MSU Handshake.
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Feb 24
MSU Virtual Career Fair - Spring 2022
February 24, 2022 3:00PM – 6:00PM Online
The MSU Virtual Career Fair for Spring 2022 will be held on Feb. 24. Students can register through MSU Handshake.
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Mar 15
Give Green Day
March 15, 2022 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Spartans will come together to give to the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.