Facilities
Conservatory and Teaching Greenhouse
The department of Plant Biology manages two greenhouses that are primarily used for teaching. The Plant Biology Conservatory houses a diverse collection of both wild and agricultural plant species native to both arid and tropical environments. Our collection showcases plant biodiversity and evolution. The Teaching Greenhouse provides space for growing plants for undergraduate student laboratories and research projects.
Donations help keep the Conservatory & Teaching Greenhouse free to use for the public and for members of the department. The Plant Biology Conservatory and teaching Greenhouse is available for tours, educational use and events. Your contributions allow us to employ student workers, purchase essential supplies and maintain amenities that make your visit more enjoyable.
Kellogg Biological Station
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station is MSU's largest off-campus education facility and a premier site for field experimental research in aquatic and terrestrial ecology. Students from the Department of Plant Biology often take advantage of summer courses and research opportunities offered through KBS.
W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
Established in 1873, Beal Botanical Garden is the oldest continuously operated university botanical garden in the United States and houses a collection of over 2,000 plants from around the world. The Campus Arboretum includes over 22,000 trees on campus, each of which is databased and mapped.
MSU Herbarium
The MSU Herbarium is housed in the Plant Biology Laboratories. The herbarium houses a large collection of specimens documenting plant biodiversity and supporting the department's missions in research, teaching, and outreach.
Research Technology Support Facility
MSU's Research Technology Support Facility RTSF provides significant research infrastructure, technical and analytical support to researchers across campus and beyond. This facility includes support for all omics work, plant growth facilities, and imaging.