Our degree programs include:
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Agricultural Science & Technology (Agricultural & Extension Education, Agronomy, Environmental Horticulture)
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Extension Education
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Landscape Architecture (Community, Creative, Ecological, and Urban Design)
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Plant Sciences (Plant Biology, Turf & Golf Course Management, Urban Forestry)
Be a part of an exciting, novel, diverse department. We address how plants and design affect climate change; food safety; and access the needs of our changing urban/peri-urban communities.
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Student Spotlight: Emily Johnson- Plant Science
Emily Is a second year Master's student in the Plant Science Department
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Alumni Spotlight- Recent PSLA Graduates Caitlin Steinthal and Marquis Barnes talk Friendship
Caitlin Steinthal (BS PLSC) and Marquis Barnes (BLA) both graduated in May of 2020. Caitlin shares how her friendship with Marquis and their similar interests made the UMD undergraduate experience a truly positive one.
Interested in sharing your student/alumni experience? Contact us today!
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Plant Ecology and Conservation Biology
Plant Pathology and Food Security
Food Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Invasives and Weed Science
Plant Physiology and Development
Agriculture Production and Information Systems
Landscape Studies
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Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture. For a tour of the Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture, please fill out the form below. We look forward to your visit!
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College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Contact AGNR staff for an appointment at futureagnr@umd.edu!
University of Maryland Tours. Don’t forget to schedule a campus tour! Also, check out the AGNR Prospective Students page for useful resources including information on financial aid and scholarships.
News & Events
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Dr. Silvert spoke with NPR Illinois’ Community Voices about how he developed an interest in global agriculture and his experiences in South America and Africa.
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Professor Yiping Qi has been recognized for the fourth year as one of the world's most cited researchers
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Macarena Farcuh and her team received three different educational materials awards from the The American Society for Horticultural Sciences
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Kate Tully was named a 2024-25 UMD Research Impact Fellow and will participate in programs designed to increase her research communications reach to general audiences and key stakeholders