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The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences is one of 14 academic departments in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE). The department’s programs are diverse in both our mission areas – teaching, research and extension – and in our broad areas of interest – crop science, environmental science, plant molecular biology and soil science. The department has over 40 faculty members and 60+ staff members, as well as post-doctoral scholars, graduate research assistants and visiting scholars.
Plant and Soil Sciences In The News
Professor Tomo Kawashima conducts gene study that paves the way for agricultural advancements
Professor Kawashima has been in the news for his research in gene-silencing and a discovery that may have significant implications for genetic engineering and agriculture.
UK Soil Scientist Hanna Poffenbarger on cover of CSA News, featured in article on carbon sequestration
Poffenbarger was on the cover of the May 2023 issue of CSA News working in the field on research related to the impact of crops on soil organic carbon concentration.
Ph.D. Student Cheng Sara Qian won the DEI&A award at the 2023 CAFE Roundup
Blue Water Farms received the Dr. Lisa P. Collins Outstanding Team award
The 2024 IPSS Symposium was held in the Gatton Student Center in January
Contact Us
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
105 Plant Sciences Building
1405 Veterans Drive
Lexington, KY 40546-0312
Phone: (859) 218-0742
Fax: (859) 257-2185
Department Chair
Dr. Rebecca McCulley
Phone: (859) 257-6388
Email: rebecca.mcculley@uky.edu
