We are a department of plant and microbial scientists, teaching and experimenting alongside our students, the next generation of scientists and leaders.

Our internationally recognized programs and faculty, culturally diverse students, state-of-the-art facilities and friendly atmosphere provide an ideal environment for learning. While browsing our pages, please consider whether joining a community like ours might be the right training experience for you to launch or advance your science career.

Weekly Seminar

September 11th 4pm  4031 Throckmorton  Diane Ullman, University of California - Davis  "Thrips and Tospoviruses: Into the Microcosm"

September 18th 4pm  4031 Throckmorton  Brian McCornack, KSU - Entomology  "Soybean aphid and the challenges of integrating management strategies in an agroecosystem"

September 25th  4pm  4031 Throckmorton  Ari Jumpponen, KSU - Biology  "Urban fungal assemblies - community structures and their drivers"