The Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University is a diverse department with regional, national, and world-respected expertise. As part of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, the department offers academic programs that prepare students for careers in expanding job markets.
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Plant Sciences is to:
- Teach the sciences of plant breeding and genetics, weed science, biotechnology, horticulture, agronomic crop production, turfgrass management, and cereal and food science.
- Perform basic and applied research to advance the field of crop, weed, horticultural, and cereal and food sciences.
- Provide information to the public in the form of professional publications, Extension bulletins, and programs.
Plant Sciences News
Research
Basic and applied research in the plant sciences is extensive and includes small grains, beans, oilseeds, alternative crops, horticulture, forestry, turfgrass, and weed science.
High Value Crop Production
The purpose of our research is to enhance the yield and quality of small fruits and vegetables and to develop cold-hardy wine grapes via the grape germplasm enhancement project.
Horticulture Gardens
Featuring an extensive collection of pre-1980 daylily cultivars and a substantial iris collection, the NDSU Horticulture Research & Demonstration Garden is the only recognized garden of its type in the world.
Soybean Breeding
The NDSU soybean breeding program strives to provide superior soybean varieties to the farmers of North Dakota.
Contact Info
Mailing Address:
NDSU Dept 7670, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Physical Address:
Loftsgard Hall 166, NDSU
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-231-7971
Email: NDSU.PlantSciences@ndsu.edu