Research within the department varies greatly. Minnesota’s
climate — which in a single year can produce temperatures ranging from -50
to 100° F — offers researchers and students a special opportunity to study plant
life in extreme conditions. The stable climate of Alderman Hall offers others
within the Department the opportunity to study plant life on a more fundamental
level, in laboratories furnished with the latest technology has to offer.
Our researchers produce knowledge on a wide range of
plant species, including the traditional horticultural plants, fruits, vegetables, and flowers, but our department also does
research on Minnesota’s native plant populations, including exotic species with
invasive potential here.
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