TTU Department of Plant and Soil Science

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TTU Department of Plant and Soil Science

Equipping students to address local, regional, and global challenges in research and in the field We offer B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.

Welcome to the Department of Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University! degrees, along with four post-graduate certificate programs. More than half of our on-campus students receive scholarship support from our department, and there are many opportunities for students to be involved in research at the cutting edge of their future professions. You are invited to join the more than 230 student

s who call the PSS department their home for higher education. Please explore our website and see the many opportunities our department has in store! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or email. We would be delighted to hear from you, and will always work to provide individual and personal attention from our faculty and staff.

08/06/2026

We’re proud to highlight a remarkable achievement of Shejal Soumen, a Ph.D. student in Plant & Soil Science, was awarded the prestigious SARE Grant! This competitive funding is granted to only 2 graduate proposals across the Southern U.S., supporting a significant portion of her dissertation research and showcasing the excellence of Davis College research. We congratulate Shejal on this outstanding accomplishment and look forward to the impact of her continued research!

07/30/2026

Get ready for a deeper understanding of rangeland and forage management. The seminar on August 18th will bring together experts in rotation strategies, cattle market outlooks, grazing supplementation, and forage varieties.

You don’t want to miss this! Click the link to register: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/tawc/events/index.php

07/29/2026

You know that browser tab you’ve had open for weeks?

This is your reminder to finally click “Apply.” 😉

Applications for the Texas Tech University Viticulture Certificate Program are still open. Join fellow growers and wine professionals in the Texas Tech University 2026 Viticulture Certificate Program and build practical skills you can put to work right away. Apply today through: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/certificates/ve-cert-viticulture.php

07/15/2026

Join us on August 18th for the Rangeland & Forages Seminar at the Ranching Heritage Center. Expert led discussions about grazing strategies, cattle markets, forage varieties, and more.

Click the link to register : https://www.depts.ttu.edu/tawc/events/index.php

07/14/2026

Our Fall 2026 registration is now open for our Winemaking Certificate Program.

If you're working through your certificate, we look forward to seeing you this Fall. If you've been thinking about joining the program, now's a great time to get started.

For our Fall schedule and registration:

https://registration.continuinged.ttu.edu/ttu/course/course.aspx?catId=69

See you this Fall!

07/10/2026

•University of Minnesota Honors Davis College W**d Science Leader•

Dr. Peter Dotray has been honored as an Outstanding Alum at the University of Minnesota for his impact on students, research, and agricultural innovation!

Click the link to read the full story: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences/news/posts/2026/07/pss-peter-dotray-named-university-of-minnesota-outstanding-alum.php

07/07/2026

As water supplies become strained across the state’s agricultural regions, a team of Texas Tech and Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are developing artificial intelligence-driven tools to help farmers make more precise irrigation decisions.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/ynm97934

07/03/2026

Jagadish, interim chair and Thornton Distinguished Chair in Texas Tech's Department of Plant & Soil Science, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), the organization’s highest honor recognizing excellence in research, teaching, extension and administration. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/b7m4e7sx

07/02/2026

From the classroom to the world stage.

A huge congratulations to Texas Tech University Viticulture Certificate alumnus Michael Bilger and Adega Vinho Winery on earning a Gold Medal for their 2021 Estate Tempranillo at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards. We're proud to celebrate the success of our alumni and their contributions to the Texas wine industry.

Read more about Adega Vinho's story: www.adegavinho.com

Reminder: applications are currently accepted for the 2026 Viticulture Certificate cohort: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/certificates/ve-cert-viticulture.php

06/29/2026

Great to see award-winning Texas Tech winemaker, Bobby Soliz, in action and using our useful promotional item!

“White wine done , reds in a few weeks” – Bobby Soliz

https://dosrioswinery.com/about/

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Box 42122, 2911 15th Street
Lubbock, TX
79409

Website

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/

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