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Plant pathologists work to maintain plant health. Develop expertise in studying disease-causing organisms and factors. Learn about plant growth processes and disease impacts. The curriculum covers plant disease biology, botanical sciences, biological principles, fungal studies, microbial science, viral research, nematode analysis, ecological systems, disease control strategies, plant pathogen resistance, molecular studies, plant-microorganism relationships, and insect science.
Employ cutting-edge laboratory tools and methods to investigate pathogen attacks on plants and analyze how environmental factors influence disease progression. Significant hands-on training occurs at agricultural research stations statewide, climate-regulated greenhouse facilities, and labs where students perform original research under the guidance of top faculty specialists.