The Department of Horticultural Sciences is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that empower students and researchers alike to delve into the realms of plant science and cultivation. With cutting-edge laboratories, modern greenhouses, and specialized research centers, our facilities provide the perfect environment for hands-on exploration and experimentation. These spaces not only facilitate groundbreaking research in areas such as plant genetics, breeding, and sustainable production methods, but also offer students practical experience and training that prepare them for real-world challenges in the dynamic field of horticulture. Our commitment to maintaining top-tier facilities underscores our dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation within the world of plant sciences.
Horticulture/Forest Science Building (HFSB)
The Horticulture/Forest Science Building (HFSB) is a 90,000 square foot building that boasts a beautiful atrium, the Benz Gallery of Floral Art, modern research and teaching laboratories with the latest scientific equipment, and a growth chamber complex. Greenhouse space, totaling 38,000 square feet, is conveniently located behind the building. Also adjacent to the building is the Holistic Garden used for educational as well as recreational purposes.
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Texas A&M University
HFSB 204 / TAMU 2133
College Station, TX 77848
Vegetable/Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC)
The Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC) a part of the Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences, was established in 1992 under the direction of Dr. Leonard M. Pike, to support and strengthen the total vegetable industry through research. Its goal is to develop new technologies for producing quality vegetable products in an efficient, economic and environmentally sound system, with a focus on achieving health and nutrition benefits. In March 1999, fruit was officially added to the name and research scope of the Center.
Centeq Building, 1500
Research Pkwy a120
College Station, TX 77845
Plant Bioactives and Bioprocessing Research Lab
The mission of our research program at the Plant Bioactives & Bioprocessing Research Laboratory of Texas A&M University is to generate information that can benefit the agriculture and processing industry by adding value to crops through bioactive compound discovery and the design of appropriate methods to enhance their content in plants as well as extend their post-harvest shelf-life. The Plant Bioactives and Bioprocessing Research Lab is housed in the Horticulture/Forest Science Building (HFSB).
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Texas A&M University
HFSB 131B / TAMU 2133
College Station, TX 77848