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Alumna Juliahna Mistretta pursues international master’s degree
Digital agriculture
Yin Bao focuses his research on creating novel technologies that make people's lives easier
Problems with rocket salad
UD research finds plants more susceptible to bacterial infections in space
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
We have excellent teaching, research, and outreach programs in the areas of plant biology (cellular, genetics, genomics, microbial, molecular and physiology), agronomy (including pathology, soil management and weed science), horticulture (sustainable landscapes, fruits and vegetables), landscape architecture and environmental soil sciences (biogeochemistry, hydrology and plant-soil interactions). We have a distinguished faculty, known nationally and internationally for their research and outreach, and within UD for their excellence in teaching, advising and mentoring students.
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University of Delaware Ph.D. candidate shares her plant science knowledge with Delaware youth: youtube.com/watch?v=IR4xf18Oz0U
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On top of her busy schedule as a University of Delaware Ph.D. candidate, Elizabeth Smith dedicates time to underserved students alongside Wilmington-based organization Four Youth. As part of a science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) educational program, she gives Delaware elementary school kids hands-on exposure to the natural world. Smith encourages other UD students to get out into the local community to share knowledge and inspire the next generation. Learn more about the UD Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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University of Delaware wins impact award at 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge
May 13, 2025 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo courtesy of Yin BaoA team of University of Delaware students won recognition for designing a technological solution to tackle challenges farmers face. -
Rice, Resilience, Representation, and Research Mentors
April 22, 2025 | The Rice Stuff PodcastAngelia Seyfferth discusses her innovative study of arsenic uptake in rice, the trouble of salt water intrusion, and growing rice where it isn’t typically found. The Plant and Soil Sciences faculty member addresses the challenges and rewards of academia, mentorship, gender representation in STEM, and much more. -
Revitalizing downtown Laurel
April 16, 2025 | Written by Adam ThomasLaurel, Delaware is a town of approximately 4,000 people with a rich history. thanks to efforts by Delaware Sea Grant and Delaware Cooperative Extension, the downtown area of Laurel is being revitalized, piece by piece, bringing renewed businesses, partnerships and a civic sense of pride back to the community. The plan was imagined with sustainability in mind, which helped attract funding to conduct an environmental assessment.
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