Horticultural Science

At the Turfgrass Research, Outreach and Education Center on the St. Paul Campus, researchers are evaluating how turfgrasses respond to shade. Heavily shaded areas often suffer from bare soil, leaving land vulnerable to erosion that can degrade local lakes, streams, and ponds. By testing light conditions in controlled greenhouse environments, researchers are developing new cultivars that thrive under shade trees. This work ensures healthy trees and resilient turfgrass work together to protect soil quality and nearby waterways. Watch the video now

From 10,000 annual crosses to a single release, University of Minnesota breeders use modern tools to refine a process that ultimately relies on patience, human taste and unpredictable biology. Read the full story on The Packer here.

Dr. Julie Grossman, Associate Dean and professor of Horticultural Science, is an internationally recognized expert in legume cover crop nitrogen fixation. A passionate advocate for innovative pedagogy and a former Fulbright scholar, she has received numerous national awards for her mentorship and civic engagement. Congratulations to Grossman!!