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The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture provides advanced degree options including M.S. (with thesis or non-thesis tracks) and Ph.D. programs in plant and soil sciences. Agronomy focuses on integrating plant and soil science principles to improve field crop cultivation. This discipline primarily addresses staple crops like corn, wheat, rice, and beans - large-scale productions that form the backbone of global food security. Horticulture encompasses both the scientific and artistic aspects of growing fruits, vegetables, flowering plants, and decorative species. These specialty crops enrich dietary variety and beautify our surroundings. Unlike agronomic crops, horticultural products such as fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and turf grasses generally require more intensive care and are cultivated on smaller plots.