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    West Florida Research and Education Center

    West Florida Research and Education Center

    Horticulture Sciences graduate student Robert Stacey watering blueberry plants in an IFAS greenhouse. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones.

    Plant Science

    Is a degree program that deals with the art and science of breeding, propagating, installing and maintaining plants that are used to enhance and improve the human environment. This program is offered collaboratively by several departments at UF designed for students with different professional objectives.

     Students gain a comprehensive knowledge of plant biology, from cells and molecules to evolution and the environment. This interdisciplinary degree allows graduates to pursue a wide variety of job opportunities in areas of: Greenhouse & Landscape Industries, Soil Management & Plant Productivity, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Native Plant Conservation, Plant Health & Protection, Sustainable Crop Production and Turfgrass Science.


    Possible Careers

    •  Agriculture
    •  Horticulture
    •  Mico eco-farming
    •  Biotechnology
    •  Food Technology
    •  Forestry
    •  Medicine and Forensic Science
    •  Resource Management
    •  Ecotourism
    •  Nursery Manager/Owner
    •  Plant Breeder
    •  Extension Specialist

    Minors Offered with this Program

    • Entomology and Nematology
    • Forest Resources and Conservation
    • Golf and Sports Turf Management
    • Management and Sales in Agribusiness
    • Soil and Water Science
    • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

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