News
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Finding ways to use natural plant adaptations to feed the world
Published on January 1, 2019
Robert VanBuren, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, explores how the mechanisms and characteristics that help plants be resilient to drought could lead to new advances in agriculture.
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Helping fruit tree growers flourish
Published on January 1, 2019
Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.
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Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit
Published on January 1, 2019
Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.
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Disentangling the origins of species
Published on January 1, 2019
Discovering the identities of those species could open the next chapter in fruit breeding, and it’s a challenge that MSU AgBioResearch plant breeder Patrick Edger and his team aim to unravel.
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New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career
Published on December 20, 2018
Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.
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MSU Horticulture Student featured in American Vegetable Grower Magazine
Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Thompson interviewed and featured in a national trade magazine
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Two MSU Horticulture Students Awarded Scholarships at Great Lakes EXPO Banquet
Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Wittenbach and Tye Thompson both were awarded scholarships at this industry event
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December 2018 Hort Report
Published on December 4, 2018
Plant sales, staff appreciation, student competitions, and more.
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Horticulture senior wins the 2018 Startup Weekend
Published on November 27, 2018
Traverse Jurcisin, an MSU senior majoring in Horticulture and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, won first place at the 2018 Startup Weekend for his pitch on plant fertility automation technology.
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November 2018 Hort Report
Published on November 7, 2018
New graduate students, undergraduate homecoming float, and many upcoming events!
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Community mural to be displayed in 4-H Children’s Garden
Published on October 29, 2018
This past summer, garden visitors were invited to “be a part of the art” by contributing to a community mural.
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Monet Bridge rebuilt with lumber from campus trees
Published on October 29, 2018
The Monet Bridge in the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden was replaced and built using lumber from trees from the Michigan State University campus through the MSU Shadows Program of the Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI).
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Providing undergrads opportunity to sample graduate life
Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University was awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its involvement with the NSF’s Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
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Continuing to bear fruit: MSU AgBioResearch scientist’s blueberry varieties
Published on October 1, 2018
The blueberry varieties developed by Michigan State University AgBioResearch fruit breeder James Hancock continue to have a significant impact on the blueberry industry in both Michigan and around the world.
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MSU Horticulture Student Awarded Two Industry Scholarships
Published on September 23, 2018
MSU Horticulture student, Sean Tarr, earns two industry scholarships
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2-year Fruit, Vegetable and Organic Certificate Program Highlighted in Video
Published on September 21, 2018
Learn about our 2-year Fruit, Vegetable and Organic Horticulture Management certificate program in this video
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MSU Horticulture Student Awarded Future Organic Farmer Grant
Published on September 4, 2018
John Gove, a junior in the Department of Horticulture, earned the 2018 Future Organic Farmer Grant to support his education in organic agriculture
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Behe Featured in Industry Magazine
Published on August 29, 2018
Horticulture professor, Dr. Bridget Behe, featured in the Nursery Management industry publication.
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MSU Horticulture Student Awarded ASHS Honor and Scholarship
Published on August 23, 2018
Melissa Eggleston, a senior in the Department of Horticulture, earned the American Society for Horticultural Science Scholars Award
