{"id":22102,"date":"2021-08-26T15:20:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T21:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/degree\/master-of-science-in-soil-and-crop-science-plant-breeding-and-genetics\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:42:41","slug":"master-of-science-in-soil-and-crop-science-plant-breeding-and-genetics","status":"publish","type":"degree","link":"https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/soilcrop\/degree\/master-of-science-in-soil-and-crop-science-plant-breeding-and-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"M.S. in Soil and Crop Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Master of Science in Soil and Crop Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics<\/span> Apply Now <\/a><\/h1>\n

Do You Want to Develop the Science, Practices, and Technology to Feed the World While Minimizing the Environmental Impact of Agriculture?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Master of Science in Soil and Crop Sciences Plant Breeding and Genetics program\u00a0are expended on the breeding, development, and\/or testing of improved cultivars and genetic materials of wheat, dry beans, barley, oilseed crops, and corn. Special limitations due to high elevations, short growing seasons, and unpredictable rainfall impose unique demands on crop cultivars in the major growing areas of the state. The Department has a comprehensive crop molecular genetics program involving molecular mapping and characterization of agronomically important traits in wheat, beans, and barley.<\/p>\n

In an interdisciplinary fashion, research programs investigate plant breeding methodologies \u2013 commonly involving biotechnologies such as molecular marker mapping, quantitative trait locus analysis, and marker-assisted selection \u2013\u00a0 cytogenetics, quantitative and population genetics, physiological and statistical genetics, disease and insect resistance, and improving the nutritional value of crops. Genetic engineering of crops offers both potential benefits and risks, and both aspects of this technology are being investigated in the department.<\/p>\n

Before You Apply<\/h2>\n

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Where You’ll Find Us<\/h2>\n

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Work directly with crops and livestock at this research and teaching complex \u2014 one of nine around the state.<\/p>\n

Learn More about ARDEC<\/a><\/p>\n

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CSU’s new home for Colorado agriculture, student aspirations and agricultural innovation for global impact.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the Nutrien Building<\/a><\/p>\n

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