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PhD Horticulture and Agronomy Plan B

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of California Davis

Program Overview

Students gain advanced knowledge of Plant Science in one or more of the following areas: agroecology; biotechnology; breeding and crop improvement; crop physiology and production; mineral nutrition; modeling and quantitative horticulture; pest management; plant growth and development; postharvest physiology; revegetation and restoration; and water relations. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in one or more of the following areas: agroecology, crop improvement; postharvest handling of horticultural commodities; and the production, management and utilization of horticultural and agronomic plants.

Program Key Stats

$34220 (Annual cost)



42 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Completed Application, Official Transcript(s), Personal Statement, Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Statement of Purpose, Test scores: GRE, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • University extension educator specialist
  • Agronomist or crop consultant
  • Elevator or co-op manager
  • Farmer or farm manager
  • Seed
  • fertilizer
  • or chemical sales or technical representative
  • Field or lab researcher
  • Plant breeder
  • Soil conservationist

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