PhD in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines related to plant enhancement. This interdisciplinary program involves faculty from diverse fields including agronomy, biochemistry, botany, entomology, genetics, horticulture, plant pathology, and statistics. Research focuses span biochemical and molecular genetics, bioinformatics, biometry, cytogenetics, cytology, genecology, plant breeding, and quantitative genetics.

Recognized as a UW System Center of Excellence, the Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics Program attracts 5060 students from across the U.S. and globally. The distinguished faculty includes National Academy of Sciences members, endowed chair professors, and winners of the National Council of Plant Breeders Genetic and Plant Breeding Award. The University of Wisconsin stands at the forefront nationally for its variety of plant breeding programs and the quantity of graduate students educated. Alumni hold prominent roles in academic institutions, research centers, and private firms engaged in work ranging from molecular studies to cultivar development.