Departmental Information

PLANT PATHOLOGY (PL P)

The department offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in plant pathology. Subject area specialties within the department include mycology, nematology, virology, microbiology and epidemiology. Research programs within these specialities emphasize basic and applied research in the areas of plant-microbe interactions and include pathogenic, symbiotic and beneficial interaction. These research programs include studies at the molecular, cellular, organismal and ecosystem level and a number of programs emphasize rhizosphere interactions.

Applicants to the department should have a bachelor's degree and a solid background in biology, biochemistry, botany, molecular biology or microbiology and must submit scores on the tests of the Graduate Record Examination to the department. Additional information and requirements for the graduate program can be obtained by directly contacting the department.

For graduate admission and degree requirements, consult the Graduate Catalog.