Bracing our crops
Researcher Ashley Hostetler identifies traits that help crops survive in harsh environments
Make the planet proud
Major in plant science, sustainable food systems or landscape architecture
Becoming a landscape architect
UD student channels passion for plants and design into educational and career path
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 Ph.D. student studies wetlands and climate change mitigation: youtube.com/watch?v=p15qoVrXTao
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Meng's expertise in controlled-environment horticulture serves as a foundation for the incoming generation of indoor farmers. He teaches alternative ways of growing food sustainably, especially in urban areas, to feed our increasing population.
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Pursuit of plant science
June 23, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaTwo University of Delaware students, Maci Carter and Bethany Knutsen—both of Harrington, Delaware—earned scholarships from the Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers (MACCA) Board. The awards are given to undergraduate students pursuing plant science with the goal of becoming certified -
Food insecurity
June 09, 2022 | Written by Kate Nyquist and Adam ThomasKyle Davis, an assistant professor who researches food insecurity, said that the main implication of not reaching this goal is that “humanity will not be able to provide sufficient and nutritious food for all people on the planet if current crop production patterns persist.” -
Campus Landscapes: So Much More Than Marketing
May 26, 2022 | Written by Kathy Johnson Bowles of Inside Higher EdUD's Botanical Gardens is among the college landscape features lauded for not only beautifying campus but also providing an educational component.
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