Plant Agriculture
Michigan State University has a rich history of plant agriculture research and outreach dating back to the origin of the institution. Through MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, scientists are continuing to make discoveries in the areas of genomics, breeding, pest management and disease management, while reaching out to growers to convey the most recent findings.
News
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Tiedje elected Foreign Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Published on December 22, 2021
James Tiedje, a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at MSU, has been elected a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. -
MSU research team receives $750K USDA grant to explore ways to mitigate crop uptake of PFAS
Published on December 13, 2021
Project GREEEN seed funding leveraged for new three-year study -
New MSU research shows photosynthesis controlled by nutrient signaling in plants
Published on December 13, 2021
The findings can help in the development of more resilient plants that are able to withstand nutrient-poor conditions, thus improving global food production.
Programs
Project GREEEN
For more than 20 years, Project GREEEN has been addressing plant agriculture issues in Michigan through innovative research and outreach.
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program
A partnership among the Plant Coalition, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and MSU aimed at addressing long-term plant agriculture challenges related to climate change and water.
Contact
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George Smith, PhD
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu
517-355-0123