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Major in plant science, sustainable food systems or landscape architecture
Tropical Rainforest Index
Scientists develop a worldwide tracking system to plan conservation, restoration
Why can't we be friends?
Interactions between bacteria are critical to understand to develop new sustainable solutions in agriculture.
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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UD Botanic Gardens evaluates plant performance over the longer season: youtube.com/watch?v=qlMzuCTQ8Vc
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Bruck teaches courses in creativity, design process, field sketching and planting design. Her current research focuses on coastal resilience, green infrastructure and public perception of sustainable landscape practices, such as designing for ecosystem services.
Latest news
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Get your hands dirty
September 14, 2021 | Written by Dante LaPentaOver the summer, six undergraduate students braved the heat, humidity and armies of Brood X cicadas and spotted lanternflies to build practical horticulture skills in the most beautiful outdoor classroom on campus the UD Botanic Gardens. -
Summer symbiosis
August 26, 2021 | Written by Christy ManneringIncoming senior Jake Gioffre a Sustainable Food Systems major craved a hands-on, scientific experience. Thanks to the support of the CENFOODS, his insatiable desire led him to a summer internship. -
Inner Workings: Keeping arsenic out of rice
August 12, 2021 | From the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences JournalAngelia Seyfferth is investigating how husk fertilizer affects the movement and form of arsenic within the rice plant.
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