The Plant Sciences undergraduate major is a joint contribution of the disciplines of Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Microbiology and Pathology. From the manipulation of genes to increasing crop productivity to improving the quality of life by enhancing the landscape, plant science students are engaged in the science and art of working with plants. Educational opportunities in plant science range from basic (genetics, biotechnology and physiology) to applied (crop production and protection, landscape design and turfgrass).