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Dr. Brad Rowe enjoys the flexibility of working on his own research program at MSU

Published on July 6, 2020
Dr. Brad Rowe has been at Michigan State for over 20 years and brings a diversity of knowledge and experience in green roof technology, growing substrates, roof vegetable production, and more.
Sole tart cherry breeder leads nationwide fruit project

Published on July 1, 2020
Amy Iezzoni was director of RosBREED, a USDA project focused on developing modern DNA tests and breeding methods to deliver new cultivars in 22 U.S. breeding programs
Developing treatment for Alzheimer’s using plant products

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Horticulture Professor Muraleedharan Nair is researching ways to slow the development of Alzheimer's
Supporting Michigan’s wine industry in challenging climatic conditions

Published on July 1, 2020
Despite the wine industry’s blossoming popularity, several factors can limit the success of wine grapes in Michigan’s climate. Paolo Sabbatini studies ways to mitigate damage.
Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops.
Managing cucurbit diseases with research, outreach

Published on July 1, 2020
Rebecca Grumet has dedicated her career to assisting specialty crop growers as an expert in reproductive development and disease resistance in cucurbit crops such as cucumbers, melons, squash and watermelons.
Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.
Michigan State University blueberry breeder awarded USDA grant to improve blueberry and cranberry fruit quality

Published on May 11, 2020
Patrick Edger, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, was awarded a four-year, $1.13 million grant to discover genes associated with superior fruit quality traits in blueberries and cranberries.
New sidewalk provides safe passageway to 4-H Children's Gardens

Published on April 21, 2020
This past summer, the parking lot adjacent to the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens underwent construction to install a new safe passage sidewalk.
Horticulture Students Receive Awards

Published on April 20, 2020
2020 Student Award Recipients Announced
2020 Bukovac Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Published on April 20, 2020
Kellie Walters is selected for the Horticulture Department's Outstanding Graduate Student Honor
Horticulture senior’s startup wins first place in the Burgess New Venture Challenge

Published on April 8, 2020
Traverse Jurcisin’s startup company, PhenoLogic, took home the top prize
Dr. Daniel Brainard appreciates the amazing variety of crops, scales and philosophies Michigan has to offer

Published on March 20, 2020
Dr. Daniel Brainard has been with Michigan State since 2013 and really enjoys his colleagues and the close and productive relationships they have built with diverse vegetable growers in the state.
Graduate student looking forward to graduating and continuing urban tree research and outdoors lifestyle

Published on March 12, 2020
Master's student, Riley Rouse, is finishing up her program and looking forward to continuing her work on urban trees
HOGS Invited Speaker Develops Flavorful Veggies

Published on March 12, 2020
Graduate students listen to and enjoy lunch with Dr. Julie Dawson from the University of Wisconsin.
Horticulture Graduate Student Awarded Industry Scholarship

Published on March 1, 2020
Annika Kohler was awarded the 'Mugget" scholarship by the Horticultural Research Institute
Trever Meachum receives CANR Distinguished Service Award

Published on February 25, 2020
Trever Meachum to receive 2020 CANR Distinguished Service Award at ANR Week.
SHA Attends Small Farms Conference

Published on February 14, 2020
A group of Student Horticulture Association students attended the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference
Master Gardener Idea Bed - Design Contest Winner

Published on February 14, 2020
Catherine Coulson is the winner of the 2020 Master Gardener Idea Bed Design Contest.
Breanna Craig is thankful for the opportunities SHA has given her

Published on February 3, 2020
Brenna Criag is our featured IAT student of the month. She is from Bloomfield Hills, MI and is studying Landscape and Nursery Management.