Shaping the future of plant and environmental sciences through education, research, and outreach 🌱
Blacksburg, VA
Joined May 2018
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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 ⤵️
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Many thanks to @RockHavenTurf for making the trek up the mountain to perform some much needed core aeration on our bentgrass research putting green. Rodney & Steve, TY so much for all the help provided to the @vtspes Turfgrass Research Center & the @VTTurfgrass program. #vaturf
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Introducing the Virginia Tech Class of 2030 👏🦃
#VT30
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VT School of Plant and Environmental Sciences retweeted
Happy first day of class, Hokies! 🦃
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#VT30 has entered the chat. 👋
Welcome home, Hokies! 🧡
ALT Four people pose beside a vehicle during Virginia Tech move-in, standing next to a rolling bin filled with dorm items and supplies. Several pink storage bags, boxes, and bedding are visible, with Lane Stadium in the background.
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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/2026/07…
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/2026/08…
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/monthly…
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 ⤵️
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Through on-farm consultations, research-based education, grower networks, and resources from Virginia Tech, @VACoopExt agents help farmers overcome challenges, improve production, and build profitable businesses 🌱
🔗: news.vt.edu/videos/y/2026/07…
Congratulations to Greg Welbaum on being named professor emeritus 🥳
With more than 36 years of service at Virginia Tech and influential research in seed development and germination, his work has helped shape agricultural research and education.
🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05…
Virginia Tech alumnus Glenn Dye has built a thriving farm operation spanning 1,500 acres and earned recognition as Virginia’s 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year🙌
"Virginia Tech gave me a network of friends and professionals to lean on," Dye said.
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Before you reach for the fertilizer or turn on the sprinklers every day, @vtspes turfgrass expert Dan Sandor shares practical tips to help lawns survive drought conditions and recover when the rain returns 🌱
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Congratulations to M.A. Saghai Maroof on being named professor emeritus 🥳
With more than 37 years of service at Virginia Tech and pioneering research in plant genetics, his work has helped advance disease-resistant crops and global food security.
🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/07…
Registration is now open for the 2026 Row Crop Field Day! Explore current work related to disease management, insect pests, and variety evaluations while gaining insights into the latest developments in crop production research 🌱
🔗: bit.ly/RowCropFieldDayReg26
Professor David Schmale has been awarded the 2026–27 U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award 🥳
Schmale will collaborate with partners across Australia and the United Kingdom to advance tools for predicting, detecting, and responding to invasive crop threats 🌱
🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/07…
Virginia Tech researchers are developing new computational tools to advance global pathogen identification, improving the detection and characterization of disease-causing organisms and helping protect plant, animal, and human health 🌱
🔗:spes.vt.edu/news/advances_gl…
Attendees of the 2026 Turfgrass Field Day connected with @VACoopExt specialists, explored research plots, completed hands‑on recertification, and met vendors showcasing the latest turfgrass technology 🌱
Learn more about Field Days at Virginia Tech ⬇ arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/field-…
Meet Mackenzie Locklear, a recent graduate of @vtspes 🎓
From studying abroad in Ecuador to environmental internships in Virginia, Locklear explored hands-on environmental science experiences while building a community at Virginia Tech.
🔗: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05…
Faculty and staff at SPES connected with future leaders in agriculture at the 100th @VirginiaFFA State Convention 🌱
Held at Virginia Tech, the convention was filled with competitions, workshops, ceremonies, and opportunities for connection across the agricultural community.
