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Utah State University offers the state's sole plant science degree with an agricultural emphasis. This program immerses students in studying, cultivating, and overseeing commercially valuable plants. Learners benefit from faculty guidance and gain practical experience collaborating with researchers across labs, greenhouses, and outdoor fields. The curriculum allows plant science students to tailor their studies, specializing in diverse areas including eco-friendly farming, crop biology and genetic engineering, pest management, nutrient optimization, irrigation techniques, and cultivating specific crops like fruits, vegetables, grasses, decorative plants, and field crops. This track emphasizes practical plant interaction, ideal for those pursuing hands-on careers in crop production, nursery operations, orchards, or greenhouse management. Additionally, students can explore plant maintenance, equipping them for roles at golf facilities, public gardens, educational institutions, and other landscaped environments.