Department of Plant Sciences

Changing the world through education, research, and Extension.

With faculty spanning the state of Tennessee, the Department of Plant Sciences helps grow tomorrow’s leaders through the Herbert College of Agriculture, solves grand challenges through UT AgResearch, and provides education for the public through UT Extension.

Explore our department to see how you can make a difference!

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Academics
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Academics
The Department of Plant Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to students.
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Research
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Research
Explore our current research and opportunities.
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Extension And Outreach
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Extension And Outreach
Learn more about Extension and our outreach programs.
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Our People
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Our People
Meet our faculty and staff to learn about their areas of specialization and how to connect with them.

  • “I came during my high school years and visited the University, and I fell in love with it.”

    “…The beautiful campus, the friendly students, and the kind and caring faculty. They have done an excellent job in providing internships, research, study aboard opportunities in plant sciences [and] organic production. That’s why I chose UT.”
    Brooke
    Class of 2025
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What’s Happening in the Department of Plant Sciences?

The Department of Plant Sciences houses the UT Gardens, the designated State Botanical Garden of Tennessee.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Questions about plants?

Contact your Extension office!
  • Department of Plant Sciences
  • 301 Agriculture & Natural Resources Building
  • 2431 Joe Johnson Drive
  • Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
  • P: 865-974-7324

Together, we grow.
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