Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
Where to Start? UConn Researchers Develop Holistic Tool to Help Plan Urban Vacant Lots
'We want to greenify those lands that have been disregarded and underestimated in the city setting'
Surf’s Up! Using Mushrooms to Make a More Sustainable Surfboard
Protecting the oceans one mushroom surfboard at a time
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2023
This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community
A Growing Tribute: Garden Planted at Werth Tower in Memory of UConn Student
The garden was a collaborative effort between various members of the University community, including students and faculty of Public Health House and the landscape architecture program
Robert Eselby: A Blooming Summer in the UConn Greenhouses
Following a lifelong passion for plants and gardening, Robbie Eselby ’25 (CAHNR) had a fulfilling summer caring for the plants and soils in the greenhouses at the Storrs campus
New Home for Historic UConn Citrus Tree
An orange tree believed to be as old as UConn is now accessible to the public the first time in a decade
Filling the Holes in Our Knowledge about Soil Health
Absolutely key to life on earth, assessing soil has been a challenging task, something UConn researchers hope to remedy
M.S. Student Brings More Accurate Soil Information to the Public
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Monique Michaud is standardizing soil data collection for scientists nationwide
Helping Local Farms Face Devastating Late-Season Frost
UConn programs aim to help assess the damage and support Connecticut farms after the impact of a late-season cold snap
UConn Researcher Develops Environmentally, Economically Friendly Turf Grass Varieties
These genetically improved grasses have reduced mowing, fertilizer, and irrigation needs, reducing lawn grasses' impact on the environment and producing financial savings