Horticulture Section News

CALS News, Spotlights, Field Notes and FutureCasts of interest to the Horticulture Section community in the School of Integrative Plant Science.

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turf team in the field

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Cornell Turfgrass Program launches new media resources as spring approaches
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Horticulture Section
Poinsettias in full bloom at Emma's Garden Growers, a Long Island plant wholesaler whose owners have been relying on Cornell's services for generations.

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From root rot and powdery mildew to white flies and Lewis mites, the threats to poinsettias abound - NYS growers persevere with the support and expertise of Cornell faculty and staff.

  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
Jamey Tielens, left, and Ben Brotman consult on a recent brewing day at Liquid State Brewing Company. Brotman says the state’s brewers organizations “keep brewers in touch with other breweries and build a sense of camaraderie.” Photo by Jason Koski.

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In 2023, craft beer production in the U.S. declined by 1%, which is the worst on record since the Brewers Association began tracking the industry in the late 1970s. New York fared better.

  • Cornell Craft Beverage Institute
  • Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
 invasive weed

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A new study sheds light on Palmer amaranth's resistance to herbicides and points to alternative ways growers can combat the invasive weed.

  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Horticulture Section
headshot of madeline oravec

Spotlight

Academic focus: Grapevine breeding, genetics and genomics Research summary: My research focuses on the genetic understanding and improvement of grapes, with an emphasis on fruit quality, environmental resilience and biotic resistance. We also...
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
  • Horticulture Section
  • Plants

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