About the Department

Learn more about the degrees, majors and courses offered in the Department of Agronomy & Horticulture.

Undergraduates in Research

Senior Horticulture major Laura Hock has gained valuable research experience as an undergraduate student.

Developing Stress Tolerant Cropping Systems

Research efforts are focused on developing cropping systems that can tolerate different forms of stress.

Read leads Education Abroad program to Australia

Dr. Paul Read led a group of UNL students on an Agriculture and Natural Resources Tour to Australia.

Undergraduate Degree Programs Interested in the majors offered in the department? Click below to learn more.

Agronomy. This degree program is designed for students who are interested in plants and soils as they relate to economic crop production and environmental protection.

Horticulture. Study the science and art of growing and using fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants and grasses to enhance our living environment and to diversify human diets.

Plant Biology. Perfect for those who love plants and science. Students can explore plants at the molecular, cellular, organismal, whole plant, and ecological levels.

Turfgrass & Landscape Management. Blends knowledge of turfgrass and ornamental plants with an understanding of plant physiology and management to produce “Green” areas that enhance quality of life.

Backyard Farmer Returns in April

ackyard Farmer, featuring faculty members from the Department of Agronomy & Horticulture, airs live Thursdays on NET1 at 7 pm CST from April through September. Join us in April for another great season of your lawn & garden questions. Until then, view archived videos on YouTube, or interact with the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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