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, scientists are continuing to make discoveries in the areas of genomics, breeding, pest management and disease management.
News
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MSU researcher receives $750K grant to examine effects of wildfire burn severity on soil health
Published on February 14, 2022
Project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture -
MSU AgBioResearch announces two new leaders to assist with oversight of research portfolio
Published on February 9, 2022
Dana M. Infante and James J. Kells have been appointed to new leadership roles in MSU AgBioResearch. -
MSU researchers part of team investigating winter stresses of turfgrass in northern climates
Published on January 24, 2022
Led by the University of Minnesota, the group received an $8M USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant
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Contact
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George Smith
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu