Plant Science

Gain experience in the use of plants to produce food and other useful products, alter environments, restore damaged landscapes, improve human health and well-being, educate people about science and agriculture, improve community environments, and provide recreational and practical benefits to the public.

College
College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Program Type
Major
Minor
Subplans

Agroecology; Agronomy Production; Horticultural Production; Nursery & Floriculture; Plant Breeding; Sustainable Plant Health; Turfgrass Science

Theme
Biological, Environmental, & Health Sciences
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Horticulture 

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