Soil and Crop Sciences – Plant Biotechnology, Genetics and Breeding

Are you interested in the rapidly changing field of biotechnology?

The Plant Biotechnology, Genetics and Breeding concentration applies advanced genomics to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change, and disease-resistant to enable sustainable agriculture. Crop improvement, whether through traditional breeding or genetic engineering, is one of the most important drivers of agricultural improvements. New technologies enable unprecedented abilities to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change and disease resistant to enable sustainable agriculture.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Skills and knowledge to solve problems in precision agriculture and biotechnology
How to utilize advanced information technology to drive decision making in crop production, soil and environmental management, and to develop new technologies
Gain a deep understanding of the diversity of agriculture around the world, and graduate with the knowledge and skills to address global food production challenges
Understand new technologies that enable unprecedented abilities to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change and disease resistant to enable sustainable agriculture
Functions of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and the soil physical and chemical environment
Techniques to help restore our soils and prevent further degradation