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Department of Plant Biology
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Department of Plant Biology

Contact Us

Department of Plant Biology main office phone number:
848-932-9711

Homeowners

If you are a homeowner and have a question concerning pests, plants, or other issues with lawn care, or plant care, please contact your local Cooperative Extension county office. County extension offices are your first stop for all kinds of information and assistance in 4-H, agriculture, family and community health sciences, marine science, and natural resources and the environment.

Prospective Undergraduate Students

If you are interested in one of the undergraduate majors, minors or certificate programs administered through the Department of Plant Biology, please contact the Undergraduate Program Director, or appropriate program coordinator.

Plant Science Undergraduate Program Director

Nrupali Patel
Foran Hall, Rm. 372
848-932-6392
npatel@sebs.rutgers.edu

Biotechnology Undergraduate Program Director

Paul R. Meers
Foran Hall, Rm. 272
848-932-6230
meers@sebs.rutgers.edu

Horticultural Therapy Certificate Coordinator

Gary Altman
Foran Hall, Rm. 370
848-932-6321
gla32@sebs.rutgers.edu

Plant Biosecurity Certificate Coordinator

Rong Di
Foran Hall, Rm. 222B
848-932-6350
di@sebs.rutgers.edu

Medicinal and Economic Botany Certificate Coordinator

James Simon
Foran Hall, Rm. 396C
848-932-6239
jimsimon@sebs.rutgers.edu
 

Prospective Graduate Students

If you are interested in the graduate program in Plant Biology, please see our Plant Biology Graduate Program Homepage or contact the Program Director or Associate. If you have a question relating to a specific research program, please contact the faculty member directly. Their contact information is located on the Graduate Faculty Research Page.

Program Director
Dr. Andrea Gallavotti
The Waksman Institute of Microbiolog, Rm. A2037
848-932-6390
agallavotti@waksman.rutgers.edu

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