The Plant Sciences major at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is an applied biological science program designed for students interested in careers spanning agronomic and horticultural crop production, agroecology, enterprise management, sustainable and organic ecosystems, crop protection, applied plant physiology, plant research, and plant biotechnology. The program provides a foundation in plant biology, soils, pests, and pathogens, emphasizing scientific and computational approaches to ecological and agricultural problem-solving. Students can choose one of five options to tailor their study to interests such as Agroecology, Crop Production, Horticulture, Plant Genetics and Biotechnology, and Plant Science, preparing them for diverse positions in agriculture, sustainable food production, and further graduate studies.
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https://plantscience.psu.edu/undergraduate