more... > Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences > About Us >   About Us   The faculty of the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences (SPESS) are engaged in Teaching, Research, and Extension activities in the areas of Agronomy, Environmental Management, Horticulture and Weed Science.  We offer undergraduate degree programs in ‘Plant and Soil Systems’ and ‘Environmental Management’ and graduate degree programs in ‘Agronomy’ and ‘Horticulture’.  In the spirit of the Land-Grant University System, the school offers unique opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience by working with our diversified research faculty on projects that cover a broad range of plant, environmental, and soils topics.  Our Extension faculty, with specializations in agronomy, horticulture, and weed science, work with Parish Agents to deliver the latest science based information to Louisiana citizens.  We invite you to browse through this website to learn more about opportunities and services through the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences.   104 Sturgis Hall - LSU · 137 J.C. Miller Hall - LSU · Baton Rouge, LA · 70803 Phone: (225) 578-2110 · Fax: (225) 578-1403 The Chinese Tallow Tree [Image: Chinese Tallow Tree] The Chinese tallow tree is a fast-growing species that produces abundant quantities of seed rich in lipids suitable for the production of biodiesel and other uses. Because of its high seed yields, this perennial crop has legitimate potential to supply the biodiesel industry with critical feedstock at low-cost. News from the School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences News and information from the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. Newsletter Archives Archive copies of newsletters for "Agronomy and Environmental News" and "Horticultural Happenings." Covers issues from Winter 2002 through Fall 2005.