Department of Plant Biology | The University of Vermont

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Our department conducts research and provides education in the biology of plants at all scales, from the molecule to the organism to the ecosystem. Global problems plant biologists are addressing include natural-resource sustainability, food security, global climate change, energy, and human health and well-being.

UVM Plant Biology
Programs

UVM Plant Biology Undergraduate Student Opportunities

Undergraduate Research

Explore opportunities to assist faculty with current research as well as to design and implement your own research projects.

Internships

Discover our internship programs and gain hands-on experience through a variety of unique classes.

students in brightly colored raincoats gather around a small tree in the rainforest

Study Abroad

Students in Plant Biology may take advantage of unique opportunities to further their knowledge while traveling and living in other countries, combining deep learning with great adventure.

Sarah K. Morris Wins Prestigious José Cuatrecasas Award from Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

One-of-a-kind experiment tracked plant evolution in response to climate change at 30 sites worldwide

A Legacy in Leaves: Pringle Herbarium Honors 95-Year-Old Hilda White with a Holly Fern That Will Carry Her Name Forever

Rooted in Restoration

Eco Explorers Vermont: A Unique Camp Where Kids Roam the UVM Catamount Educational Farm

UVM Plant Biology
Facilities and Biocultural Resources

UVM Plant Biology Shared Resources

Confocal Microscope

The Plant Biology Department has a dedicated spinning disk confocal microscope to enable high resolution imaging of plant tissues and cells.

UVM Greenhouse Complex

Housed within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, UVM's greenhouse facilities support the research, teaching and outreach needs of many departments throughout the college and university.

Genomics Resources

The Vermont Integrative Genomics Resource (VIGR) provides a wide array of fast, affordable, user-friendly nucleic acid analysis and genomics data analysis services to the members of the University of Vermont research community and outside institutions.