Department of Plant Biology

Flying the Fields

MSU is using drones to help improve farming and biofuels practices. Dr. Carolyn Malmstrom, associate professor of plant biology, explains how having close-up, aerial views of crops can improve yields and sustainability. This project was supported by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and MSU AgBioResearch.

MSU Herbarium catalogues Michigan plant life

There’s a special kind of library in the basement of the Plant Biology Labs at Michigan State University. Read more at WKAR's website.

Stayin' alive: MSU research aims to help biofuel switchgrass survive northern winters

Dr. Robin Buell has been awarded $1 million from a joint USDA and DOE program for the improvement of plant feedstock for the production of biofuels, bio-power and bio-based products.

Dr. Robin Buell presents her research to President Obama during his recent visit to MSU to sign the Farm Bill.

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Herbarium Participates in the MSU Science Festival

The Herbarium participated in the MSU Science Festival on Saturday, April 5th by hosting a public open house for over 160 visitors.

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November 5, 2014
RCR Workshop: Crediting the Works of Others and Avoiding Plagiarism

CROPS 2015 Conference: Name: CROPS 2015
Date: May 18-21, 2015
Location: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Website: www.CROPSconference.org
Details: CROPS 2015 is being co-hosted by HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and The University of Georgia. This conference will bring together leading genomic researchers and plant breeders to explore emerging applications of genomic technology to crop improvement.