College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Our department provides research and education in the basic 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

New Minor in Biodiversity and Global Change

Coming in Fall 2026!

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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.

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.

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.

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