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The Applied Plant Sciences Program is a unique interdisciplinary program that teaches students to become professional scientists. For information about the program please check our website at www.appliedplantsciences.umn.edu
Students choose from among one of three specialization tracks (agronomy/agroecology, horticulture, or plant breeding/plant molecular genetics) or create an integrative, individualized program combining the common curriculum with a breadth of courses from several areas.
Applied Plant Sciences Track utilizes an integrative, individualized program combining the common curriculum with a breadth of courses from several areas (including plant biology at the organismal level, genetics and plant breeding, ecology, cropping systems and communities) and courses related to the production of agronomic and horticultural commodities and/or ecology.
Agronomy/Agroecology Track students focus on applying plant physiology to agricultural practices associated with production of agronomic crops.
Horticulture Track emphasis is placed on developing expertise on fruit, vegetable, potato, woody ornamental, floriculture and/or turf physiology and production.
Plant Breeding/Plant Genetics Track courses and research in plant breeding address principles, procedures, and methodologies relating to improvement of yield, quality, and plant resistance to diseases and pests of agricultural crops.
