植物科学系是农业和食品科学系的七个系之一，汇集了应用科学和基础科学方面的专业知识。自1937年成立以来
The Department of Plant Science is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and draws together expertise in both the applied and basic sciences. Since its origin in 1937, the Department has been a leader in agricultural research in Canada - creator of the first canola variety and the first hybrid rapeseed variety. It is a leader in canola and cereal breeding, cytogenetics and plant biotechnology. The Department of Plant Science has active research programs directed at developing superior cultivars and new production systems suited to the changing needs of producers and the agri-food industry, and is involved in international activities, and training and development with many countries. The Department maintains excellent working relationships and is involved in joint projects with scientists and specialists from both federal and provincial government agricultural agencies and with industrial partners. The Ph.D. option consists of coursework and a substantial research component. Expected Duration - 4 years.