The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive, welcoming and equitable environment for students, faculty and staff that recognizes, encourages and embraces diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and aspirations. PES encourages all to join our diverse department in the study of plant and environmental sciences that will contribute to sustaining the people and environment of New Mexico and the world.
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, formerly Agronomy and Horticulture, was formed in 1986 from the merging of the Crop and Soil Science department with the Horticulture department. Our department consists of more than 30 faculty, including numerous off-campus faculty with exclusive research appointments, as well as several affiliate faculty.
Explore environmental systems, conservation, and ecosystem sustainability.
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Learn the science behind plant breeding and genetic innovation.
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Interdisciplinary graduate studies focused on water systems and management.
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Welcome to the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, where we cultivate knowledge, innovation, and the next generation of leaders for a changing world. Our students learn by doing - through hands on education, cutting edge research, and meaningful community engagement that connects science to real world challenges in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. Together, our faculty, staff, and students are developing innovative solutions that strengthen our communities, conserve our natural resources, and build a more resilient future for New Mexico. We invite you to explore PES, discover your potential, and join us in shaping the future of agriculture and environmental science.
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Skeen Hall Room N127
Box 30003 MSC 3Q
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Phone: (575) 646-3405
Email: pesadmin@nmsu.edu
