UConn Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

05/21/2026

UConn is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Head of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. Learn more and apply at:

https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499238/department-head-plant-science-and-landscape-architecture

05/18/2026

The George Leigh Minor Plant & Soil Health Center houses our UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, Home Garden Education UConn Home Garden Education Office, the UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory and the UConn Turf Diagnostic Laboratory.

This new space is directly across from the UConn Dairy Bar where CT Residents and Commercial Stakeholders can address all of their plant and soil health concerns!

We Have Moved to a New Location!

Effective May 13, 2026, please drop off or send your samples to our new home in the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center. The Minor Center brings together UConn’s soil testing, plant and turf diagnostics, and Home & Garden support in one place to better serve Connecticut growers and residents.

New Location:
George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center
27A Manter Road, Storrs, CT 06269
(In front of the UConn Dairy Bar)

05/15/2026

Jessica Lubell-Brand , Carla Caballero Mejia & Mark Brand were recently pusblished in Greenhouse Management Magazine this month.

Increasing costs and potential decreasing availability of current potting medium components has prompted growing industries to seek alternative horticultural substrates, like h**p.

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

05/08/2026

ICYMI 🎓

05/06/2026

Undergraduate student, Eveleen Jiang was recognized as a 2026 Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Olmsted Scholar Finalist, receiving a financial award along with her recognition. Congratulations, Eveleen! 🎉

Learn more about the award at: https://www.lafoundation.org/news/2026/04/2026-olmsted-scholars

04/21/2026

UConn Gives is here! Show your support for the Department of Plant Science & Landscape Architecture by donating today!

Join me and make a gift to UConn Gives 2026!

04/15/2026

04/08/2026

Landscape Architecture: Then & Now

03/31/2026

Cora M. Kenderdine & Rosa E. Raudales, published "Continuous recirculation of hydroponic-nutrient solutions shifts bacterial communities and induces plant-defense gene expression in lettuce" in Applied Environmental Microbiology. The publication was selected as an AEM Editor-in-Chief Spotlight Pick!

First author, Cora M. Kenderdine, completed her PhD work in the Raudales lab, and this publication was a part of her dissertation work.

Pythium myriotylum is the causal agent of root rot and wilt disease, which can cause significant damage to lettuce in hydroponic systems. Root rot can be challenging to treat with traditional methods once it develops, often resulting in the destruction of the entire crop. Reused nutrient solutions h...

03/27/2026

Excited for summertime at the Research Farm as we prepare to host the All-American Selections Trials again! Always a great opportunity to showcase innovation and connect with our plant science community 🌱✨