植物科学系致力于推进研究并应对许多本地，区域和全球性挑战，例如育种植物以耐受干旱胁迫，发展可持续的种植方式以及为子孙后代保护植物物种。我们的系为学生准备在瞬息万变的应用和基础植物科学领域以及现代生产农业领域的职业。从基于作物的生物燃料到抗虫植物，植物科学的发现对世界的粮食生产，自然资源和环境产生了深远的影响。该课程将使您对生物技术，杂草科学，作物管理等有深入的了解，并有机会与领先的教职专家进行独立研究，以做出自己的贡献。
From crop-based biofuels to pest-resistant plants, discoveries of plant scientists make a profound impact on the world's food production, natural resources and the environment. This program prepares you to make your own contribution to this exciting field through the in-depth study of the production, protection, breeding and genetics of plants. Gain a sophisticated understanding of the interdisciplinary field, with specialized skills in areas like biotechnology, weed science, crop management, plant pathology and more.<br><br>Much of your experience will take place in the on-campus plant science farms, climate-controlled greenhouses and laboratories, where you will conduct independent research alongside leading faculty experts in the field.