Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

Julia Kuzovkina of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) poses for a portrait with wildflowers at the Plant Science Research and Education Facilities also called the Plant Science Research Farm

Julia Kuzovkina Named Interim Department Head of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

Kuzovkina is an internationally recognized researcher whose work on native plants, willows, and biodiversity has had impacts both close to home and on a global scale

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Down the Drain: UConn Student Researcher Discovers the Truth About Some CBD Coffee Products

The results showed that the brewed coffee contained 70-80% less CBD than the labels claimed

Graduate student Tessa Hospod in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, speaks with attendees of the 2024 Turfgrass Field Day. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

UConn Research Shows Autonomous Mowers Make the Cut

From cut quality to fertilizer use, autonomous mowers offer an improved approach to lawncare

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Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Interim Dean of UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Venkitanarayanan is a leader in the field of egg and poultry meat safety and has served in several leadership roles within the University

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Scorecard for Safer Play: Athletic Field Assessment Form Updated for Mobile Use

Designed to support school grounds managers and assess the safety and quality of athletic fields, the new assessment tool measures a variety of factors that can influence the playing surface quality of the athletic field

Victoria Wallace, sustainability, turf & landscapes extension educator at 2024 Turfgrass Field Day. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

UConn Programs Support Turfgrass Sustainability

UConn’s turfgrass research and extension programs collaborate with industry partners to reduce environmental impacts and improve sustainability

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CAHNR Commencement 2025: A Day of Pride, Celebration, and New Beginnings

Last weekend with friends, families, and faculty by their sides, over 600 CAHNR students turned their tassels and embarked on their next chapter

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Rodney Butler, Ahead of CAHNR Commencement Speech, Reflects on Decades Spent Helping His Tribe

'Real success is pulling others in, lifting them up, working together, and having that shared success'

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Graduate Student Research Symposium Recognizes Academic Excellence and Innovation

First-ever event brings together graduate research from all of UConn's campuses

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Their Final Class Project? A Beer-Tasting Showdown

‘Battle of the Brews’ saw two student teams develop their own beers, from hops to marketing