College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Our department leads research and education across all scales of plant life, from molecules to ecosystems. By investigating how plants function and interact with the world around them, we confront global challenges head-on—including environmental conservation, food security, climate change, and human health.

UVM Plant Biology
 Programs

New Minor in Biodiversity and Global Change

Coming in Fall 2026!

Learn more about this minor

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

Gain hands-on experience through a variety of unique for-credit student internships.
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Study Abroad

Students can further their knowledge while traveling and living in other countries, combining deep learning with high 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 university.

Genomics Resources

The Vermont Integrative Genomics Resource (VIGR) offers fast, affordable, and user‑friendly nucleic acid and genomics data analysis services for UVM researchers and external partners.