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Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Generating new knowledge and understanding about the biology of plants and plant pathogens, and the roles soils, water, and the environment play in the promotion of a sustainable and economically sound agricultural system and ecosystem. View our programs:
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Turfgrass Management - Golf Course
The certificate program in Turfgrass Management with a golf course emphasis is directed toward preparing students for a rewarding career as a golf course superintendent or other career options in the golf industry.
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Kim McClung
Research Administrator
mcclungk@msu.edu
517-353-0102
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Pablo Parra
Research Associate
parragir@msu.edu
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Jordan Davis
Unit Human Resources Coordinator
davis432@msu.edu
517-353-0139
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Hannah O'Mara
HR Unit Administrator
omarahan@msu.edu
517-353-0104
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George Sundin, Ph.D.
University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist
sundin@msu.edu
517-355-4573
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Addie Thompson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Maize genetics and genomics; quantitative genetics; plant morphology; drought stress; high-throughput phenotyping.
thom1718@msu.edu
517-353-0112
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Rachel Naegle, Ph.D.
USDA-ARS Adjunct Assistant Professor - Sugarbeet genetics/breeding
rachel.naegele@usda.gov
517-353-0207
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Weekly Beet - January 29, 2021
Published on January 29, 2021
In this weeks edition: January 29, 2021 - Last Day for Sandie Litchfield, who is retiring. CIPS, PBL and PSS Building Access points. Nominations are Open for the Student Employee of the Year Award Various seminars and training opportunities. -
Meet a Staff Member: Mackenzie Graham
Published on November 15, 2016
Mackenzie Graham is the new graduate secretary for the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. -
MSU to host its first Agriculture Innovations: Focus on Soils in August
Published on January 8, 2016
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its first Agriculture Innovations: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Weekly Beet - June 12, 2020
Published on June 12, 2020
Department announcements and happenings for the week ending June 12, 2020. -
President Obama Briefed by Plant, Soil and Microbial Science Faculty
Published on March 26, 2014
Michigan State University and the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences was honored with a visit by President Barack Obama, on Feb. 7, where he signed the Farm Bill. -
Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology visit the commercial Corteva corn breeding program.
Published on August 27, 2019
PBGB Program Students traveled to Ithaca, MI to learn about corn breeding. -
Plant, Soil and Microbial Science research to help feed burgeoning world population
Published on May 2, 2016
Brad Day, associate professor and department chair for research in MSU's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, was interviewed recently by President Lou Anna K. Simon and Athletic Director Mark Hollis on MSU Today. -
Contributing to clean energy needs through cellulosic biofuels
Published on February 22, 2018
Researchers at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center are investigating the possibilities of sustainable biofuels, which are hoped to be a step toward cleaner energy, especially for transportation. -
Weed Science Society of America names Sprague 2018 Outstanding Extension Award winner
Published on February 15, 2018
The Weed Science Society of America has honored Michigan State University professor and MSU Extension specialist Christy Sprague with the 2018 Outstanding Extension Award for her science, programming and service to growers. -
Weekly Beet - May 1, 2020
Published on May 1, 2020
Department announcements and happenings for the week ending May 1, 2020. To include points of contact and new Covid-19 regulations for the department. -
Weekly Beet - April 2, 2021
Published on April 2, 2021
In this weeks issue: Various seminars, events, webinars and announcements. Several department job postings, covid and domestic travel and meeting updates. -
Two Crop and Soil Sciences Undergraduate Students Awarded STEM-FEE Scholarships
Published on December 10, 2018
Undergraduate Students Brianna Wiemer and Matt Uebbing awarded STEM-FEE scholarships.
