Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences

Here's to our amazing graduates walking the stage today! Watching you grow and show such dedication during your time here has been a true honor. Now, it's your time to bloom in the world. The best truly is yet to come, Ags! 🎓 #TamuGraduation #GigEmForever

Don't miss out on our final Spirited Learning event of the fall season! We are excited to welcome Altman Plants and Newsom Vineyards at Comfort to campus for our December 5th event. We hope to see you there from 5-7 p.m. 🌱 🍷 Event location: The Shirley & Joe Swinbank ’74 AgriLife Center 556 John Kimbrough Blvd, College Station, TX 77843 RSVP today at: https://lnkd.in/gC5kj-sP

Join us on next Thursday for an exciting exploration of Texas horticulture at our November Spirited Learning event! 🍷 Come network with industry experts, connect with the Texas A&M University community, and discover what makes our horticulture industry so unique. No month is the same- next week we're delighted to welcome Sunset Hill Tree Farm and Pollo Rosa Vineyard and Winery to campus! We can't wait to see you at the Shirley & Joe Swinbank ’74 AgriLife Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. RSVP at: tx.ag/Nov7SpiritedLearning

Many congratulations to Professor Bhimu Patil and his team for this collaborative and multidisciplinary #horticulture project to develop more high-quality, resilient #tomatoes This project advances the Department's mission of #sustainability #wellness and #foodsecurity https://lnkd.in/gHhPRRcq

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"PhD Graduate Student Opportunity “Secondary Metabolism in #Horticultural and #Wine Products - Texas A&M University. The Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a funded Ph.D. position in the exciting field of secondary metabolism in horticultural crops and wine products in the Darwish and Botezatu programs. This project, supported for three years, offers a unique opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research at the intersection of horticulture, chemistry, and enology. Position Overview: The successful applicant will work on a comprehensive study of secondary metabolism in horticultural crops and wine products. The project will explore the chemical composition and metabolic processes influencing the quality of horticultural crops and wine. The candidate will be jointly advised by Dr. Ahmed Darwish and Dr. Andreea Botezatu as a part of a collaborative project. Qualifications: ·      Master's degree (or relevant experience) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Horticulture, Enology, Wine Science, Food Science, or a related discipline. ·      Applicants with expertise in Analytical Chemistry (including techniques such as LC- MS or GC-MS) will be strongly preferred. ·      A passion for scientific research in wine and secondary metabolomics and a drive to advance knowledge in the field. ·      Experience in evaluating different biological activities such as antioxidant, antifungal, and antibacterial activities of different secondary metabolites. Key Responsibilities: ·      Conduct cutting-edge research on the metabolomics and secondary metabolism of wine and other horticulture production. ·      Utilize advanced analytical techniques to study wine grape composition and transformations during winemaking. ·      Collaborate with experts in enology, chemistry, and horticulture to contribute to impactful research that can shape the future of the wine industry. ·      Publish in top-tier scientific peer-reviewed journals in the field ·      Communicate results at conferences, workshops, online seminars, etc. Funding: This PhD position is fully funded for three years, covering tuition and a competitive stipend. Location: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas – a leading research institution known for its vibrant academic community and world-class facilities in agricultural and food sciences. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit: ·      A cover letter outlining relevant experience and research interests. ·      CV/Resume. ·      Contact information for three professional references. Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Assistant Professor of Secondary Metabolism in Horticultural Crops, and Dr. Andreea Botezatu, Associate Professor and Enology Extension Specialist, will co-advise the selected student. Please submit your application for screening and consideration to these emails: Ahmed.darwish@ag.tamu.edu Andreea.Botezatu@ag.tamu.edu Application Deadline: November 30th, 2024

We moved the Career Fair to Fall. Don't miss your opportunity to network with Aggies in Horticulture

Can you tell we had a great time at last week's Spirited Learning? We loved getting the chance to partner with with Messina Hof Winery and Rio Bravo Pecan Co. for our September event. Guests indulged in delicious wines expertly paired with a savory selection of the official nut of Texas; the pecan. We especially enjoyed our visit with the First Lady of Aggieland herself. We hope to see you at the next Spirited Learning on October 5th!

Horticultural Sciences Fall 2024 Career Fair October 30th -- HFSB 10am-2pm. Don't Miss it!

Join us as we kick off the fall semester with the first event of our Spirited Learning series on September 5 at the Shirley and Joe Swinbank '74 AgriLife Center from 5-7 p.m. This month features Messina Hof Winery and Rio Bravo Pecan Co. We'll also have a famous Aggie guest joining us, any guesses? 🐶 Keep an eye on our page for the RSVP link coming soon!