The interdepartmental graduate program in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology is designed to:

  • Provide contemporary graduate education and training in the field of plant breeding and genetics, so that students may be prepared to teach, conduct independent research, and use modern technologies.
  • Enable students to gain knowledge in the various disciplines that support plant breeding activities through course work in such fields as biochemistry, plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, and food science.
  • Provide an intellectual and resource environment conducive to graduate research.
  • Foster an awareness of plant breeding and genetics programs in both the public and private sectors.