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50 PhD programmes in Horticulture and Crop Science

Crop Sciences University of Reading
4,2(27)Reading, United Kingdom Top 4% in WorldwideAt the University of Reading, they offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in Crop Sciences.

Horticulture Colorado State University
4,1(94)Fort Collins, United States Top 5% in WorldwideThe Horticulture program offered by Colorado State University develops a horticulture graduate student into a professional horticulturist on the highest plane.
Horticultural Biology Cornell University
4,2(42)Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in WorldwideAlthough emphasis is on horticultural plants and systems commonly found in areas of temperate climate, graduate study on species and cropping systems of tropical areas is also possible by use of our extensive greenhouse and growth chamber facilities, and through conduct of thesis research in tropical areas. The Horticultural Biology program is offered by Cornell University.
Agronomy Kansas State University
4,2(27)Manhattan, United States Top 9% in WorldwideIncoming Agronomy students at Kansas State University , commonly have a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture, agronomy, crop science, soil science, or a related life science. The most important considerations for applicants are an interest in continued study and intensive research in a specific area of agronomy along with minimum prerequisites for admission to the program.
Crop Sciences and Horticulture University of Debrecen
4,2(248)Debrecen, Hungary Top 15% in WorldwideCrop Sciences and Horticulture from University of Debrecen investigates the impact of land use systems and agriculture on the state and changes of natural resources (water, soil, air).
Pasture Science University of Pretoria
4,2(183)Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in WorldwideThis Pasture Science degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics University of Wisconsin Madison
4,1(9)Madison, United States Top 1% in WorldwideThe program at University of Wisconsin Madison leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics provides a broad exposure in the various disciplines involved with plant improvement.
Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics University of Georgia
4,1(51)Athens, United States Top 6% in WorldwideThis Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics program at University of Georgia ensures broad training while providing the flexibility to focus on areas of greatest interest. Faculty actively engage in training of students, the development of new crop varieties, and basic research on the genetics and molecular understanding of crop traits.
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Auburn University
4,3(6)Auburn, United States Top 9% in WorldwideGraduate training in this department at Auburn University enables outstanding students to achieve a high level of scholarly attainment in the Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Horticulture Auburn University
4,3(6)Auburn, United States Top 9% in WorldwideGraduate study in Horticulture at Auburn University emphasizes the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Horticulture and Natural Resources Kansas State University
4,2(27)Manhattan, United States Top 9% in WorldwideThe Ph.D. Horticulture and Natural Resources degree from Kansas State University represents the ability to conduct original research and scholarly work independently at the highest level with minimal supervision.
Plant Pathology Kansas State University
4,2(27)Manhattan, United States Top 9% in WorldwideThe Plant Pathology program at Kansas State University offers a full range of courses leading to the Ph.D. degree.
Crop and Soil Sciences University of Georgia
4,1(51)Athens, United States Top 6% in WorldwideCrop & soil scientists are responsible for the world’s food, feed & fiber supply, & conserving soil & water resources. Research in the Crop and Soil Sciences program from University of Georgia areas include Environmental Soil Science / Water Quality, Crop Management / Physiology, Turfgrass Science, Weed Science, & Plant Breeding / Genetics.
Agronomy University of Florida
4,3(99)Gainesville, United States Top 2% in WorldwideThe Agronomy Department at University of Florida offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis option) in agronomy with specializations in plant physiology, ecology, management and nutrition, weed science (terrestrial and aquatic), and plant breeding and genetics.
Horticulture Stellenbosch University
4,4(123)Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in WorldwideThis Horticulture programme at Stellenbosch University focuses on research in one of the various specialization fields of Horticultural Science and trains students to become a subject specialist in this field.
Horticulture Mississippi State University
4,3(9)Starkville, United States Top 15% in WorldwideThis Horticulture PhD program from Mississippi State University graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences.
Plant Breeding University of Florida
4,3(99)Gainesville, United States Top 2% in WorldwidePlant Breeding at University of Florida is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental graduate program that provides comprehensive training to prepare well-rounded and career-ready plant breeders for academic, industry, non-profit and other sectors.
Horticultural Science University of Pretoria
4,2(183)Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in WorldwideThis Horticultural Science degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Horticulture and Agronomy University of California, Davis
4,3(12)Davis, United States Top 2% in WorldwideAt the University of California, Davis, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Horticulture and Agronomy.
Crop Science Washington State University
4,5(33)Pullman, United States Top 6% in WorldwideWe offer MS and PhD degrees in Crop Science and Soil Science at Washington State University, with the ability to focus research in a variety of specialized areas within each discipline.