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Ferguson College of Agriculture

Welcome to the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences programs for graduate education.

Your time as a graduate student will be one of growth with a diverse range of learning opportunities placed before you. You are ultimately responsible for your path to professionalism, but the Plant and Soil Sciences faculty are here to help. As beginning professionals we encourage you to be involved with not only your research activities, but also with your fellow students and faculty colleagues.


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Graduate Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Crop Science

Earn a doctorate in crop science with advanced study in crop production, biotechnology, plant breeding, crop physiology and sustainable cropping systems. 

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Soil Science

Earn a doctorate in soil science with advanced study in soil chemistry, fertility, nutrient management, microbiology and soil physics. 

Specialization Options

Crop & Plant

  • Crop Physiology

  • Cropping Systems & Modeling

  • Plant Biotechnology

  • Plant Breeding and Genetics

  • Weed Science

Soil

  • Soil Chemistry

  • Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management

  • Soil Microbiology

  • Soil Morphology and Genesis

  • Soil Physics

Production

  • Sustainable Agriculture

  • Water and Waste Management