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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Chloe Grabb just wants to spread knowledge and love for plants
Published on June 7, 2021
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Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems
Published on May 3, 2021
Featured Alumni
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Horticulture alum manages 300 acres of vineyards
Published on April 2, 2021
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MSU alum Dr. Jennifer Brown is now the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education at U.C.-Riverside
Published on February 5, 2021
Featured Faculty
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Dr. Debalina Saha enjoys conducting applied research and interacting with her students
Published on February 8, 2021
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Marcus Duck teaches several classes and interacts with students outside the classroom
Published on August 10, 2020
News
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MSU researchers analyzing novel technique to improve Michigan wine production
Published on June 16, 2021
Paolo Sabbatini and Ilce Medina Meza are studying how removing leaves from vine canopies early in the season can help Michigan wine producers grow high-quality grapes. -
MAC makes Michigan Agriculture Crops Garden and STEAM Explorations possible
Published on June 8, 2021
With a continued investment from Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc. (MAC), the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens continue to grow and provide science-based education for Michigan youth. -
Chloe Grabb just wants to spread knowledge and love for plants
Published on June 7, 2021
As a senior in Horticulture, Chloe is very passionate about education and research. -
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities
Published on May 21, 2021
Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building. -
Caleb Spall awarded prestigious industry scholarship
Published on May 18, 2021
Caleb plans to use the scholarship funds to share his research and learn more about the industry at domestic and international conferences.
Faculty Publications
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Strip-tillage decreases soil nitrogen availability and increases the potential for N losses in a cover cropped organic system
Published on June 14, 2021 by Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment
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Marketing Strategies Used by U.S. Landscape Services Firms
Published on June 1, 2021 by HortScience
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Application of Nematode Community Analyses-Based Models towards Identifying Sustainable Soil Health Management Outcomes: A Review of the Concepts
Published on May 27, 2021 by Soil Systems
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Species and season affect response of container-grown shade trees to pre-plant root modifications
Published on May 18, 2021 by Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
Featured in the News
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2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on June 3, 2021 by Farmers Advance
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Michigan State University Looking to Grow Specialty Cut-Flowers Sustainably with LEDs
Published on June 1, 2021 by Greenhouse Grower
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MSU Researchers: LED Lighting Speeds Growth for Local Flower Growers
Published on May 21, 2021 by dbusiness
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How 'Horticultural feminism' could alleviate allergies
Published on May 14, 2021 by WZZM13
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Boosting a blooming industry
Published on May 7, 2021 by MSUTODAY
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Can Abscisic Acid Help Mitigate Bitter Pit in ‘Honeycrisp’ Apples?
Published on May 3, 2021 by Growing Produce
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Red-fleshed apples could keep Michigan cider makers in the black
Published on April 5, 2021 by Great Lakes Echo
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New Book Designed To Help Cherry Growers
Published on March 29, 2021 by Growing Produce
Events
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