Welcome to the Department of Horticulture. The discipline of Horticulture is the science and art of the production, marketing, and use of high-value, intensively cultivated plants. For more information about this discipline, visit Seed Your Future, our infographic or our What is Horticulture page.
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.
Who will develop the science and technology to cultivate plants for human and environmental health? SPARTANS WILL.
Featured Students
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Tyler Hampton finds a new career path from horticulture
Published on April 8, 2019
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Ben will continue his career as a post-doctoral researcher
Published on March 1, 2019
Featured Alumni
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Horticulture alum runs 12-acre greenhouse in Michigan
Published on February 12, 2019
Featured Faculty
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Dr. Behe's research focuses on consumer behavior with regard to ornamental plants and edible crops
Published on January 21, 2019
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Dr. Hollender performs research in fruit tree development, genetics, and physiology
Published on October 28, 2018
News
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CANR recognizes faculty and academic promotions
Published on April 19, 2019
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annually recognizes faculty and academic promotions.
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Tyler Hampton finds a new career path from horticulture
Published on April 8, 2019
Tyler's lifelong passion for horticulture has helped him get involved in Student Horticulture Association, work on campus, and intern at Duke Gardens in North Carolina.
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April 2019 Hort Report
Published on April 2, 2019
Department news including Plant Science Graduate Research Symposium winners, Chili cook-off winners, and featured faculty and students.
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MSU Places Fifth in National Collegiate Landscape Competition
Published on March 26, 2019
An MSU student team placed fifth at the National Association of Landscape Professional's National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Colorado in March 2019.
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MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students
Published on March 11, 2019
As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships.
