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Botany and plant pathology explore plants across all biological scales, from molecular mechanisms to worldwide ecosystems. This extensive scope mirrors the diverse challenges faced by plant researchers. Beyond answering core scientific questions, modern plant scientists must also develop solutions for growing food, textiles, and medicines for an expanding global population, while deepening our knowledge of plant diversity and ecological relationships with humanity. At OSU, botany and plant pathology students gain foundational scientific training to make these contributions, with opportunities to specialize in specific plant science disciplines.
The undergraduate curriculum in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology serves both students seeking a Botany BS degree and those in other fields requiring plant biology expertise. For instance, biology or environmental science majors might concentrate their advanced studies on botanical coursework.