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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MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities
Published on July 15, 2021
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Chloe Grabb wants to spread knowledge and love for plants
Published on June 7, 2021
Featured Alumni
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Tim Boland is Executive Director of Polly Hill Arboretum
Published on June 22, 2021
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Horticulture alum manages 300 acres of vineyards
Published on April 2, 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 student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities
Published on July 15, 2021
Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants. -
Tim Boland is Executive Director of Polly Hill Arboretum
Published on June 22, 2021
Using his B.S. degree in Horticulture, Tim has traveled around the world collecting tree seeds and enjoys managing the Arboretum's collection of trees and shrubs. -
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 wants to spread knowledge and love for plants
Published on June 7, 2021
As a senior in Horticulture, Chloe Grabb is passionate about education and research.
Faculty Publications
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Double cropping in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pinot Noir: agronomical and physiological validation
Published on July 15, 2021 by Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research
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A chromosome-scale assembly of the bilberry genome identifies a complex locus controlling berry anthocyanin composition
Published on July 14, 2021 by Molecular Ecology Resources
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Increasing greenhouse production by spectral-shifting and unidirectional light-extracting photonics
Published on June 22, 2021 by Nature Food
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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
Featured in the News
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Get inside gardeners’ heads
Published on July 15, 2021 by Garden Center
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Green value messaging
Published on July 15, 2021 by Garden Center
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Grape leaves: Researchers study leaf removal technique
Published on June 28, 2021 by Traverse City Record Eagle
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Studying how spectrum quality impacts transplant growth
Published on June 24, 2021 by HortiDaily
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Greenhouse lighting strategies: finish red lettuce year-round with supplemental lighting
Published on June 24, 2021 by HortiDaily
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MSU researchers analyzing novel technique to improve Michigan wine production
Published on June 17, 2021 by Michigan Farm 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
Events
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Aug 3
Plant Trial Field Day 2021
August 3, 2021 9:00AM – 11:45AM
An opportunity for the industry to hear from MSU researchers about their latest research in ornamental garden plants and a chance to see our best plant performers in our annual trials.
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Aug 19
MSU Local Jobs and Internship Fair: 2021
August 19, 2021 11:00AM – 2:00PM Online
The MSU Local Jobs and Internship Fair 2021 will be held on August 19th. Students can register through MSU Handshake.
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Aug 31
CANR: College Colloquium 2021
August 31, 2021 9:00AM – 12:00PM Anthony Hall, Room 1281
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Institute of Agricultural Technology welcome new students at the College Colloquium event on Aug. 31.
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Sep 17
CANR Master's Student Commencement Ceremony: Sept. 2021
September 17, 2021 3:30PM – 5:30PM Breslin Center
Michigan State University will hold a commencement ceremony on Sept. 17 for CANR master's students who graduated in 2020 and summer 2021.