University of Wyoming - Department of Plant Sciences

University of Wyoming - Department of Plant Sciences The Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Wyoming aims to promote and improve the utilization of plants to meet human needs.

We offer a degree in Plant Production and Protection, and graduate degrees (M.S. & PhD) in Plant Sciences. The Department of Plant Sciences is known for excellent research, teaching and extension programs that attract nearly a million dollars annually in funding. The department offers Masters and PhD degrees in Plant Sciences and administers an undergraduate degree in Plant Production and Protection, with minors and concentrations available in Agronomy, Horticulture, Pest Management, and Agroecology. Faculty are engaged in regional and international agricultural issues through a combination of basic and applied studies, extension, and training of undergraduate and graduate students. Major activities center on agronomy, weed science, plant pathology, horticulture, plant breeding, and forage science.

Harvest season! Wyoming w**d scientists recently harvested dry beans at the research farm in Powell. These experiments i...
09/17/2026

Harvest season! Wyoming w**d scientists recently harvested dry beans at the research farm in Powell. These experiments identify herbicide options that achieve improved w**d control and are safe for the beans.

The annual Plant Sciences Medicine Bow Labor Day Hike was a success!Almost 4 miles, more than 2,000 feet of elevation ga...
09/09/2026

The annual Plant Sciences Medicine Bow Labor Day Hike was a success!
Almost 4 miles, more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain, incredible mountain views…and maybe a few sore legs the next day. Totally worth it!
After conquering the trail, we celebrated the best way possible…with a delicious brunch and plenty of hot coffee.
One of the best parts of Plant Sciences is getting to spend time together outside the classroom, lab, and greenhouse. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate student, faculty, or staff member, we’d love to have you join this Plant Sciences tradition next year!
Come for the views. Stay for the brunch. Go Pokes!

08/25/2026

UW Plant Sciences graduate Drea Hineman presented a poster highlighting the undergraduate research she conducted in the ...
08/15/2026

UW Plant Sciences graduate Drea Hineman presented a poster highlighting the undergraduate research she conducted in the JJ Chen Lab during her senior year at the 2026 American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference in Dallas!

Drea is now continuing her education at Texas A&M University, where she is pursuing her M.S. degree. Congratulations, Drea, and best wishes for this exciting next chapter! 🌱🎓

Last week, our own Dr. Karen Panter was selected as a Fellow of Pi Alpha Xi, the national honorary society for horticult...
08/11/2026

Last week, our own Dr. Karen Panter was selected as a Fellow of Pi Alpha Xi, the national honorary society for horticulture!
This distinguished honor is awarded to PAX members who have demonstrated exceptional service or excellence in horticulture and/or provided meritorious service to the society. Dr. Panter has certainly done both through her extensive contributions to horticultural scholarship and her dedicated service on the PAX board.
Congratulations, Dr. Panter on this deserving honor and thank you for your years of service to UWYO and PAX!

Dr. Nevin Lawrence, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, along with Dr. Andrew Kniss and Dr. Clint Beiermann, both from Univ...
06/30/2026

Dr. Nevin Lawrence, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, along with Dr. Andrew Kniss and Dr. Clint Beiermann, both from University of Wyoming, held a wonderful w**d research tour! The rain didn’t stop anyone from learning more about the great research occurring at both institutions! Thank you to everyone who attended and enjoyed getting wet.

Wyoming forage w**ds crew collecting data at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center!
06/29/2026

Wyoming forage w**ds crew collecting data at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center!

Step two of tissue culture! The African Violet leaf cuttings propagated in March have shoots, so it’s on to step two! Wi...
06/18/2026

Step two of tissue culture! The African Violet leaf cuttings propagated in March have shoots, so it’s on to step two! Will these plantlets produce roots? Stay tuned! Thanks again to Dr. Williams-Woodward for making this successful propagation process possible!

Congrats to these soils grad students on their recognition at recent national reclamation conference. Dillon and Lindsie...
06/16/2026

Congrats to these soils grad students on their recognition at recent national reclamation conference. Dillon and Lindsie are WyPlantSci alums - both completed their undergrad degrees in our department before continuing to grad school in soils. 📸 from Dr Jennifer Bell

The Norton Lab crew recently hosted our collaborating researchers from Utah State University and the Quinn Institute. We...
06/11/2026

The Norton Lab crew recently hosted our collaborating researchers from Utah State University and the Quinn Institute. We enjoyed sharing our Kernza® research plots in southeast Wyoming and discussing the work being done to advance sustainable agriculture.

A special thank you to our producer collaborators at Homestead Acres Ag and Jessen Wheat Company for helping make this research possible!

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Laramie, WY
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