Department of Plant Science

Department of Plant Science

cacao trees with seed pods

Novel way to ID disease-resistance genes in chocolate-producing trees found

Insect infected with M. robertsii fungus

Penn State research projects awarded USDA organic agriculture grants

Dennis Decoteau

Penn State plant scientist honored with USDA national teaching award

outside testing room

Embracing sustainable practices would help some winery tasting rooms stand out

Jack Pohutsky scholarship

Penn State senior shares his passion for landscape contracting

root cross sections

Novel use of laser technology reveals interactions between roots, soil organisms

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McGraw receives 2019 Excellence in Academic Advising Award

planting at Rock Springs

'Planting green' cover-crop strategy may help farmers deal with wet springs

Jeff Graybill with hemp plants

Penn State scientists expanding work to help farmers learn about industrial hemp

Apples on tree

Industry groups award funding for fruit research and extension projects

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From weeds to Washington: Penn State agronomy student advocates for change

Dan Stearns receives award with board member

Stearns receives Educator of the Year award from national landscape association

sorghum

Insect-deterring sorghum compounds may be eco-friendly pesticide

Milliron with rye

Manure application changes with winter crop can cut nitrogen loss, boost profits

Retaking the Field report cover

Penn State research featured in new report on supercharging U.S. ag science

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