Cary Mitchell, a professor of horticulture and landscape architecture at Purdue University, has spent more than four decades studying plants and the factors that impact their grown, all the while wondering why those traveling in space couldn’t have a fresh salad. For much of his career, his focus hasn’t been on growing lettuce or tomatoes…Read more about Meet the Purdue professor revolutionizing outer space agriculture[Read More]
Jules Janick’s career at Purdue University has spanned seven decades from 1951, when he began as a graduate student with the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA), to today as the James Troop Distinguished professor in the same department and director of the Center for New Crops and Plant Products. On Friday, Aug. 23,…Read more about Garden honors horticulture professor’s contributions[Read More]
According to attendees and organizers alike, this year’s Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, which consisted of lectures and on-farm demonstrations, provided excellent guidance for small-scale growers. Hosted by Purdue’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, the field day featured lectures on planting and sustainability, soil care, high tunnels, cover crops, small-scale equipment, food safety…Read more about Purdue field day provides info on small-farm crops[Read More]
Dr. Aaron Patton, Professor of Horticulture and Assistant Department Head, has agreed to serve as Interim Head of the department. Dr. Patton is well known for his applied research and Extension work in turfgrass as well as his undergraduate teaching. External Link:
A technology-driven industry Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) encompasses a number of different technologies and production methods, including hydroponics and indoor agriculture. Generally, CEA refers to the process of growing plants inside a greenhouse, building or other enclosed space where inputs such as temperature, water, light, carbon dioxide and other nutrients are carefully managed and conserved…Read more about An Inside Take on Agriculture[Read More]
The Purdue Farmers Market — celebrating its 10th year this May — is one of 8,761 farmers markets in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) database, a testament to the surge in demand for local products over the last 10 to 15 years. Community-supported agriculture organizations, farm-to-table restaurants and even grocery chains are marketing local…Read more about The Science of Buying Local[Read More]
Nathan Deppe describes a greenhouse —only a little jokingly — as “a thin metal structure with a thin pane of glass that wants to come crashing to the ground and return to the earth.” His job is to ensure these unique facilities in the College of Agriculture are well maintained and equipped for current and…Read more about Behind the Research: Nathan Deppe[Read More]
“A lot of people don’t know this, actually, but tomatoes originated in the Andes Mountains,” Lori Hoagland, associate professor of horticulture and landscape architecture said. “For that reason, understanding soil biodiversity there has major breeding implications for tomatoes.” This research is the basis for the Fulbright Scholar Award Hoagland recently received to study soil biodiversity. She…Read more about Horticulture professor one of eight faculty Fulbright Scholars[Read More]
Decades after the last human set foot on the moon, NASA is contemplating setting up a permanent base there or sending astronauts to Mars. Accomplishing those goals, however, will require a few green thumbs. The cost to send a pound of anything into low Earth orbit is estimated at about $10,000, and much more than…Read more about Mission to Mars[Read More]
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