Overview
The Plant Breeding program at Cornell University deals with development of plant materials for greater yield, disease resistance, adaptability, quality, etc. and with studies of breeding methods and principles.
Features
- Molecular and biochemical studies to identify and isolate agriculturally important genes seek to relate information from model species to crop plant genomes, to compare crop genomes, to assess genetic diversity, and to develop bioinformatic tools relevant to crop improvement.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Course work available ranges from plant breeding methods to molecular breeding to intellectual property issues.
- Special opportunities are available for students interested in international experience.
- Graduate students receive a broad education preparing them for careers in many areas of plant biology and agriculture.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Required Tests
- Recommendations
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal Statement
- Transcript Requirements
- English Language Proficiency Requirement
- International Degree Equivalencies
Tuition Fee
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International
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
National
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
In-State
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months.
Living costs for Ithaca
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