Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

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CAHNR’s Class of 2023

Graduating students share words of wisdom as their time at UConn comes to a close

LAND 3330 Students on visiting one of the vacant lots to conduct a site analysis

Banking on the Future: Saving Ecosystems through Land Banks

With climate-adaptive designs and community engagement, distressed properties in the Hartford area and beyond can go from public eyesore to public benefit

New Center on Soil Research Addresses Industry Needs for Reliable Sensors

An interdisciplinary group of researchers have established an industry-driven center for advanced soil science research.

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Celebrating Connecticut Agriculture

With roots in traditional agriculture, CAHNR highlighted the future of this critical industry in Connecticut as part of the state's ag week celebrations

A field of young switchgrass in the northeastern U.S.

A Shortage of Native Seeds is Slowing Land Restoration Across the US, which is Crucial for Tackling Climate Change and Extinctions

Restoration projects require vast quantities of native seeds – but commercial supplies fall far short of what’s needed

Awards

CAHNR Recognizes Teaching, Research, and Service Excellence

CAHNR faculty, staff, students, and alums come together to be recognized for their contributions to the College

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UConn Launches New Cannabis Cultivation Minor

Responding to student interest and market opportunities, the minor supports workforce development in the state

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Elaine Lee Selected as First CAHNR Leadership Fellow

In this role, Lee provides leadership to advance CAHNR's Strategic Vision

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Uprooting Invasive Plants by Honoring Family Roots

Thanks to his CAHNR education, Christian Allyn created a business that uses science to combat the invasive plants he's been tackling since childhood

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UConn to Host Cannabis Research Conference

Bringing together experts in plant science, law, health, and pharmaceutical sciences, UConn’s Cannabis Symposium aims to connect research with industry in this growing field