Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding Major

Description: A program that focuses on the application of genetics and genetic engineering to the improvement of agricultural plant health, the development of new plant varieties, and the selective improvement of agricultural plant populations. Includes instruction in genetics, genetic engineering, population genetics, agronomy, plant protection, and biotechnology. Is Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding the right major for you?
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Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding Major

What Courses Do Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Agronomy
  • Biology
  • Forestry
  • Genetics
  • Horticulture
  • Statistics

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