Plant Sciences Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for Plant Sciences from the EdRef college search portal.

Plant Sciences programs are usually graduate level studies that focus on one aspect of plant science, such as genetics, agricultural production, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, and ecology. Programs focus on enhancing students' understanding of plant growth, development, and reproduction. They also examine plant responses to environments, plant evolution, plant biodiversity, and responses to various forms of stress. Plant architecture, biomechanics, as well as molecular and cell biology, are typically covered as well.

Many programs have direct links to industry, especially when it comes to research facilities. Students get many opportunities for interaction with both faculty, other students, and industry representatives. Research areas may include seed biology, gene flow, DNA repair, plant biomechanics, diseases and pests, plant communities, chromosome reproduction, cell biology, and plant biochemistry.