Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences Program

a dynamic environment tailored to suit the needs of current and future graduate students in the plant and soil science disciplines
an interdisciplinary curriculum and research opportunities that are responsive to developing scientific trends in agricultural science
concentrations (M.S.) and specializations (Ph.D.) in Crop Science, Plant Physiology, Horticulture, and Soil Science
an opportunity to earn a graduate certificate in Stream and Watershed Science
an opportunity to participate in the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Traineeship - Fellows & Academy of Innovators at the Nexus of Food & Water Systems (INFEWS)

Two IPSS Graduate Students Receive Research Proposal Funded

May 17, 2021

Two IPSS graduate students, Eric Luteyn and Kent Pham, recently received notification that their research proposal has been funded for this summer. Eric and Kent are working with students from forestry and chemistry to grow microalgae as a fertilizer to remediate mineland soil.
Graduate Student selected as 2021 Borlaug Scholar

May 17, 2021

Eric Luteyn, M.S. student with Dr. Tim Phillips, was recently selected as a 2021 Borlaug Scholar based upon his accomplishments, academic performance, letter of recommendation, and passion for plant breeding.
IPSS Alumni's Article Selected as 2020 Outstanding Paper

February 17, 2021

Dr. Kenton Sena, IPSS alum, was recently selected for the 2020 Outstanding Paper in the Forage and Grazinglands Section for Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management (CFTM) for his article entitled "Switchgrass Growth and Forage Quality Trends Provide Insight for Management."