News
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STEAM Expo Weekend to feature plant research at MSU
Published on October 30, 2024
Consider joining us to present the best of MSU plant science! -
Potato team gears up for new project in Rwanda
Published on October 30, 2024
The Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Program aims to improve the productivity and resilience of three staple crops — cassava, maize, and potato. -
Research published in Nature opens door for advancements in MSU wheat genetics
Published on October 29, 2024
Eric Olson, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, was part of a research team studying the origin and evolution of the bread wheat D genome. Findings were recently published in Nature. -
MSU Soil Judging Places 4th Regionally and Qualifies for the National Contest in 2025
Published on October 18, 2024
The MSU team, coached by Dr. Barret Wessel and assistant coaches Bernard Frantz, Mason Rutgers, and Chris Baish, qualified for the National Soil Judging Contest in the spring 2025 semester. -
Jaime Wilbur wins MSU Outstanding Supervisor Award
Published on October 18, 2024
PSM Faculty member selected for award among nearly two dozen nominees university-wide.
Events
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Nov 4
Fall 2024 Plant Pathology (PLP894) Seminar Series
November 4, 2024 1:30PM – 2:30PM 1:30 pm PSSB Conference Room A271
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Nov 5
OCAB First Tuesday: Featuring Alexis Hermiz
November 5, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom/Brody Hall Dining Commons
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Nov 8
Cultivating Tradition with the 4 Sisters Garden
November 8, 2024 12:00PM – 1:30PM MSU Library Beal Instruction Room, 3rd floor West Wing/ Hybrid avaliable
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Nov 11
Fall 2024 Plant Pathology (PLP894) Seminar Series
November 11, 2024 1:30PM – 2:30PM 1:30-2:30pm PSSB A 271 PSM Conference room
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Nov 18
Fall 2024 Plant Pathology (PLP894) Seminar Series
November 18, 2024 1:30PM – 2:30PM PSSB A271 Conference room
In The News
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FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America
Published on August 30, 2024 by Associated Press
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Experts provide lawn care safety tips
Published on July 14, 2024 by LawnStarter
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PRI Undergraduate Awarded ASPB Fellowship for Research on Cowpea Heat Resilience
Published on June 18, 2024 by Plant Resilience Institute
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Ecological Society of America announces 2024 Fellows
Published on April 30, 2024 by Ecological Society of America
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Dr. Grace Fleming answers the question "How Long Do Seeds Retain Their Ablity to Sprout?"
Published on April 17, 2024 by Discover Magazine
Student Research Assistant Spotlight
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Why is Isabella Rabac, a rising senior majoring in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, working an internship this summer in Linda Hanson’s lab?
Published on July 12, 2024
In the quest to understand the effects of Rhizoctonia on sugarbeets in Michigan, a curious twist to an old problem creates a unique opportunity for this summer scientist! -
MMG udergrad Alassane Sow enjoys working as a research assistant in PSM
Published on January 18, 2024
Microbiology major crosses the street for his part time job as a research assistant in the Bonito lab
Graduate Spotlight
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Welcome new graduate students 2024
Published on September 6, 2024
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PhD candidate Hannah Jeffrey successfully defends her thesis:
Published on September 3, 2024
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Graduate Students Jack Guevara, Ryan Bearss and Jake Kilby present Turfgrass research at conference abroad
Published on August 30, 2024