Plants

Plant: The dictionary definition of a plant is any member of the kingdom Plantae, comprising multicellular organism that typically produces its own food from inorganic matter by the process of photosynthesis, and that has more or less rigid cell walls containing cellulose, including herbs or other small vegetable growth, trees, and shrubs.

Plant Production: The SU Ag Land-Grant Campus Plant Science Program provides stakeholder-driven research and extension activities to our varied clientele (conventional, organic, and sustainable). A special emphasis is placed on small-scale and limited-resource producers and growers.

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Catnip - Biological Characteristics, Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Catnip, Nepeta cataria

Greening & Cleaning Your Indoor Air- Several common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. These plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists found them to be surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside buildings. 

Hibiscus- Biological Characteristics, Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Roselle, Hibiscus Sabdariffa

Hibiscus- Plant solutions - Dr Kit Chin leads the way in research to assess the viability of the roselle plant as a crop for farmers in Louisiana. Here, he discusses the importance of collaboration and the significance of his work

Hibiscus- A Functional Food- Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is popular for its edible leaves and fleshy red fruit calyces that are used for making fresh salads, tea, juices, jellies, jams, ice cream, and spices for cooking.

Rose Time- Information about roses, and planting in Louisiana.