Research programs at Dallas

Leading-edge scientific innovation and discovery

Four pillars of research excellence

Research programs at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas support four pillars of advancement: Urban agriculture and forestry, water and land resource management, healthy living, and turfgrass breeding and urban landscapes.

Turfgrass Breeding and Urban Landscapes

Turfgrass Breeding and Urban Landscapes Scientific innovation for sustainable and resilient turfgrasses in sports, urban developments and homes. Turf and Lawn Questions? For general turfgrass inquiries and assistance with troubleshooting turfgrass-related issues in your landscape, please contact your Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county agent. Find your county agent The turfgrass breeding program at Dallas works…

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Urban Horticulture Research

Urban Horticulture Research Advancing controlled environment agriculture The urban horticulture research program led by Dr. Genhua Niu in Dallas focuses on developing production and best management practices to address challenges facing the emerging controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. Controlled systems for urban agriculture include peri-urban (suburban) greenhouses and indoor vertical farms. Niu’s research explores plant…

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Plant Immunity Research

Plant Immunity Research Innovation through investigation of plant perceptions and responses to microbial pathogens A multipronged approach to plant response The plant biotic stress research laboratory at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas is uniquely focused on how plants perceive and respond to microbial pathogens by combining molecular, genetic, biochemical, genomic…

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Healthy Living Program

Healthy Living Program Impactful, innovative community-engaged intervention research to improve the lives of all Texans and beyond Research for human health related to agriculture The Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas serves as a major Texas hub for research and community education surrounding the expansive and interconnected aspects of human health related to agriculture.  Healthy…

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Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater Mussel Research

Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater Mussel Research Seeking conservative solutions for Texas’ freshwater mussel population A Program of the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Addressing declines in biodiversity The mussel team’s research takes place as freshwater ecosystems experience a far greater biodiversity decline than what is seen in most other affected terrestrial ecosystems. Declines have been especially severe for…

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Urban Ecological Engineering

Urban Ecological Engineering Innovative approaches to water quantity and quality issues to reduce the impact of urbanization on nature Background  Cities face a slew of environmental and ecological problems as urban populations spike across the globe. Addressing water quantity and quality issues the “usual way” has resulted in severe impairment of water bodies and other ecological…

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