department of soil and crop sciences
Honoring Dorothy Shippen: A Force For Scientific Discovery
Feb 27, 2025 • 2 min. readThrough decades of groundbreaking research, mentorship and collaboration, Dr. Dorothy Shippen has uncovered the secrets of telomeres, advancing scientific discovery and inspiring future generations.
By adding fungi and worm manure to simulated moondust, Texas A&M University researchers were able to achieve a world’s first — growing a small crop of the protein-rich legumes, offering hope for future lunar farming efforts.
Go behind the scenes to see how Aggie turfgrass science students keep Kyle Field game day ready.
Trio of Scientists To Unlock Mystery, Power Of Microbiome
May 2, 2024 • 8 min. readThe cluster hire expands Texas A&M’s microbiome expertise, bringing innovative, collaborative research to a burgeoning field.
Texas A&M AgriLife Turfgrass Program Leads Through Innovation
Apr 19, 2024 • 14 min. readFrom backyards to football fields and golf courses, science is reshaping the turfgrass experience.
Texas A&M Grad Student Achieves World First By Growing Chickpeas In Moondust Mixture
Feb 1, 2024 • 4 min. readBy adding fungi and worm manure to simulated moondust, researchers managed to grow a small crop of the protein-rich legumes, offering hope for future lunar farming efforts.
Space Biology And The Out-Of-This-World Exploration Of Plant Stress
Oct 11, 2023 • 3 min. readA Texas A&M AgriLife plant scientist has joined a NASA-funded project to help understand how plants grow away from Earth.
Sweat And Science: How A Team Of Pros Gets Kyle Field Ready For Game Day
Oct 6, 2023 • 8 min. readMeet the third-generation Aggie cultivating the legendary football field, and see how Texas A&M research provides a state-of-the-art playing surface for athletes.