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.

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Providing real-time weather information for growers

Published on July 1, 2020
Jeff Andresen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the state climatologist for Michigan, examines weather and its effect on agriculture.
Understanding how plants metabolize nutrients to improve farming, protect the environment

Published on July 1, 2020
Hideki Takahashi, an associate professor in the MSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is working to understand the molecular mechanisms plants use to metabolize nutrients.
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.