VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences

@vtspes

Shaping the future of plant and environmental sciences through education, research, and outreach 🌱

Blacksburg, VA spes.vt.edu Joined May 2018

427 Following 916 Followers 758 Posts

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VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences @vtspes Sep 11

Most home gardeners know to watch for insect damage, diseases, and weather-related plant stress. But another threat may be contaminating your produce: herbicide residue 🌿

Use these @VACoopExt expert tips to protect your garden ⤵️
news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…

news.vt.edu How to protect your garden from herbicide contamination A Virginia Cooperative Extension expert shares tips to avoid herbicide residues that can harm vegetables, ornamentals, and other landscape plants.

VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences @vtspes Aug 17

A $1.1 million endowment established by @TheVTF is creating lasting opportunities for graduate students at @vtspes, strengthening cutting-edge turfgrass research while advancing sustainable solutions for the turfgrass industry 🌱

🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…

VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences @vtspes Aug 12

Researchers at @vtspes are using an experimental enzyme to significantly reduce fire blight, one of the fruit industry's most destructive diseases 🍎

Backed by a $5.7 million grant, this project aims to offer growers new tools to fight fire blight.

🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…

VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences @vtspes Aug 10

From genome editing to disease resistance, researchers at @vtspes are helping develop peppers built for indoor growing 🌶️

Their work is creating new opportunities for growers, strengthening food systems, and bringing fresher produce to consumers.

🔗: cals.vt.edu/research/month…

VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences @vtspes Aug 7

Virginia Tech researchers used fluorescent pollen, drones, air samplers, and atmospheric modeling to track and predict pollen movement from ground to sky 🌾

Their findings could improve seed production and allergen forecasting ⤵️
news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…

news.vt.edu Research seeks better understanding of pollen movement from ground to sky In a new study, researchers established an accurate methodology for tracking, measuring, and forecasting pollen dispersal of genetically engineered switchgrass at both the ground and atmospheric...