Research

Research

Research

Faculty in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences conduct essential research in a variety of areas.
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Soil Science

Meet our faculty involved in Agricultural Soil & Food Systems, Fundamental Soil Science and Soil & Ecosystem Processes research.

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Plant Biology

Meet our faculty involved in Plant Biology research. Many offer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student research.

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Environmental Science

Meet our faculty involved in Environmental Science and Ecosystem Ecology research.

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Crop Science

Meet our faculty involved in Crop Breeding & Genetics, Turfgrass Science, Forage, Genomics, Weed Science and more.

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Research Opportunities

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Nutrient Analysis Laboratory

Our lab facility offers a wide variety of nutrient testing on water, soils and plant material in order to support departmental research.

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More Opportunities

Many of our faculty offer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student research. To see current openings, visit the posting board.

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Contact Information

Rebecca McCulley, Ph.D.
Department Chair

105 Plant Sciences Building Lexington, KY 40546-0312

(859) 218-0742