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Plant Biology

Plants are fundamental to life on earth. Plant biologists use these important organisms to address issues such as global climate change, food insecurity, loss of biodiversity, and disease.

The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology was ranked among the top-four programs of its kind by the latest National Research Council Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs. To help students prepare for teaching and research positions, the program provides educational and research experience in:

  • Molecular, cell, and evolutionary biology

  • Biochemistry

  • Biophysics

  • Genetics and Functional Genomics

  • Physiology

  • Root biology

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