From molecular and plant levels to landscape and ecosystem levels, research in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture is diverse, interconnected and highlights how team research is being conducted at Nebraska across different disciplines, centers, institutes, initiatives, grants and projects. 

The many state, national, and international collaborative efforts reflect that our research is occurring not only within but also outside of Nebraska and highlights the local, national, and global prominence of the department. Our forward-looking ideas and new initiatives are designed to further our research and deliver timely information and technologies to meet the growing local, regional and global demands. 

Our Research Disciplines

JarquinDiego soybeans
Cropping Systems & Whole Plant Physiology

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Meghan Sindelar teaching garden
Education

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Echinacea purpurea coneflower
Horticulture

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Cattle in pasture range
Range, Forage & Pasture Science

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students in greenhouse
Plant Breeding and Genetics

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char plot
Soil Science

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turf
Turf & Landscape Systems

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weeds
Weed Science

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Related Programs

Some faculty within the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture also advise and mentor graduate students admitted through the following programs.