Overview
Current research focus in Crop Science include plant breeding, genomics, molecular genetics, grass management, and weed science. We work with wheat, forages, barley, alternative grains (quinoa, spelt, oats), grain legumes, brassicas and turf.
Features
- The Soil Science program at Washington State University features research in biogeochemistry, microbiology, nutrient management, the rhizosphere and vadose zone hydrology.
- Crop and Soil Science faculty also lead collaborative research on organic, sustainable and precision agriculture and cropping systems. Program options in human dimensional areas include agricultural education and rural sociology.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Currently home to 33 faculty members, and over 50 graduate students, the department can ensure great one on one faculty-student contact.
- Our graduate student population is ~60% Crop Science and 30% Soil Science students, 40% of whom are international students.
- We have many research projects in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), in addition to research being conducted in association with other universities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Horticulture and Crop Science View 33 other PhDs in Horticulture and Crop Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Crop Science at Washington State University should have a solid B.S. level background in mathematics, chemistry, and the biological sciences.
- Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor.
Tuition Fee
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International
14210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
14210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
6627 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6627 USD per year during 48 months.
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