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Emily Merewitz-Holm is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU), part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Her research focuses on abiotic and biotic stress responses in turfgrass and crop species, employing biochemical and molecular techniques. She holds dual B.S. degrees in Plant Science and Plant Biotechnology (Rutgers University, 2005) and a Ph.D. in Plant Biology (Rutgers, 2012).
Her work addresses challenges like winterkill in wheat, drought tolerance in turfgrass, and hormonal regulation of plant stress responses. Notable projects include developing management strategies for tar spot in corn and characterizing plant-induced defenses against pests. She teaches courses in Turfgrass Physiology, Data Analysis in Agronomy, and Environmental Plant Physiology.
Dr. Merewitz has secured over $2.5M in grants, including funding from USDA NIFA and the Golf Course Association of America. Her awards include the prestigious H. B. Musser Foundation Award and the Gerald O. Mott Meritorious Graduate Student Award. She collaborates extensively with industry partners, advancing applied research in turfgrass stress physiology and crop resilience.
Her research lab at MSU’s Hancock Turfgrass Research Center focuses on high-throughput phenotyping, winter hardiness, and hormonal signaling. She actively contributes to professional societies like the Crop Science Society of America and the American Society for Horticultural Science.
