Welcome to the Department of Horticulture. The Department's mission is to prepare our students for horticulture-related careers in science and business. This includes making new discoveries in the plant sciences; promoting the use of plants and food for improved human health and a safe environment; improving the characteristics, quality and availability of horticultural products; and strengthening the competitive position of the world's horticultural industries. Faculty members possess a diverse array of expertise - both interdisciplinary (e.g., breeding, genomics, development, physiology, metabolism, molecular biology, and sustainable production), and commodity based (e.g., fruits/pomology, vegetables, viticulture, floriculture, nursery crops, postharvest, design and landscape ecology, and marketing) - which they utilize in their research, teaching and outreach programs, at both the national and international levels.
Featured Students
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Congratulations 2023 Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients
Published on January 30, 2024
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Kelley Chase crowned 2024 Michigan Apple Queen
Published on December 15, 2023
Featured Alumni
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Horticulture alum is now the director of the Alaska Botanical Garden
Published on January 5, 2022
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During his horticulture career, Ren developed people, management, and business skills that could be used anywhere
Published on November 23, 2021
Featured Faculty
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Marcus Duck Awarded 2024 Institute of Agriculture Technology Outstanding Faculty Award
Published on April 1, 2024
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Dr. Bridget Behe Named USDA-ARS 2024 Morrison Memorial Award Winner
Published on March 4, 2024
News
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Dirt to Glass 2024: Elevating Michigan's wine industry with global insights
Published on September 10, 2024
Exploring cutting-edge viticulture and winemaking techniques to propel Michigan’s wine industry onto the world stage. -
Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University
Published on July 17, 2024
Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future. -
MSU potato breeder develops new genetically engineered potato
Published on June 4, 2024
The Kal91.3 potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time and produce healthier and higher-quality potato chips. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer
Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan. -
Marcus Duck Awarded 2024 Institute of Agriculture Technology Outstanding Faculty Award
Published on April 1, 2024
Marcus Duck Awarded 2024 Institute of Agriculture Technology Outstanding Faculty Award
Faculty Publications
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The Effect of Hedonic Presentation on Consumers’ Willingness to Pay and Purchase Intention for Minimally Branded Products Online
Published on April 4, 2022 by Journal of Promotion Management
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Display Complexity Affects Visual Processing of Horticultural Plant Retail Displays
Published on February 28, 2022 by Journal of Environmental Horticulture
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Carbon-sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant available water
Published on February 28, 2022 by Soil Science Society of America Journal
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Gardening Motivations of U.S. Plant Purchasers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on February 28, 2022 by Journal of Environmental Horticulture
Featured in the News
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In Memoriam: Tom Lied
Published on August 19, 2024
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Graduate Students Jessica Brown and Manjot Sidhu Awarded Altman Family Scholarships by American Floral Endowment
Published on May 3, 2024 by American Floral Endowment
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Cracking the Code to a Healthier Potato Chip
Published on February 20, 2024 by EurekAlert!
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Horticulture undergraduate Kelley Chase crowned 2024 Michigan Apple Queen
Published on December 12, 2023 by Kelley Chase crowned 2024 Michigan Apple Queen
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Graduate Student Charlie Smith's research featured in GrowerTalks Magazine
Published on November 3, 2023 by GrowerTalks Magazine
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MSU research finds best local apples for making hard cider
Published on October 10, 2023 by WLNS - Lansing
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MSU senior Carmen Beemer named National Cherry Queen
Published on September 20, 2023 by National Cherry Festival
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Student view: Elevating migrant farmworker history
Published on July 21, 2023 by MSU Today
Events
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Sep 24
Agriculture and Food industry Career Fair 2024
September 24, 2024 3:00PM – 6:00PM
MSU to host Agriculture and Food industry Career Fair Sept. 24, 2024
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Sep 26
Civil Rights Enforcement and Free Expression Session at MSU with Katusha Galitzine
September 26, 2024 12:00PM – 1:30PM Ag Hall rm 75 / Zoom
Civil Rights Enforcment and Free Expression
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Oct 1
OCAB First Tuesday: Featuring Andrea Villanueva
October 1, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
The October ODEI First Tuesday event features Andrea Villanueva, AmeriCorps State Member for Mentor Michigan College
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Oct 24
OCAB Third Thursday: Featuring Dr. Dan Chitwood
October 24, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Agriculture Hall, rm 75/ Zoom
The October OCAB Third Thursday event features Dan Chitwood