M.S., Ph.D., Crop Science
Crop Science specialization areas include plant genetics and crop breeding; crop physiology; and crop ecology, management and production. While students may elect to specialize in one area, excellent opportunities are available for the development of graduate research projects integrating two or more areas.
Plant breeding and genetics research programs include improvement of wheat, barley, pea, lentil, and other legumes with: isozyme, aneuploid, RFLP and RAPD facilitated genome mapping; cloning and molecular analysis.
Current research focuses on the genetics and physiology of water and nitrogen use efficiency, grain end use quality, seed germination and dormancy, pathogen resistance and herbicide resistance. Crop production research includes investigation of weed control and ecology, seed production and technology, and turf management.
Crop or Soil Science degree programs can be developed to study sustainability of alternative cropping systems such as organic, site-specific, biointensive and direct-seed systems that focus on crop productivity, economic stability, biodiversification, natural resource conservation, and environmental protection.
Crop Science academic program requirements are outlined in detail in the Graduate Student Handbook.
We welcome your visit!
We welcome your visit. Please contact Debra Marsh, Interim Academic Coordinator, at 509-335-2615, who will discuss with you your interests and arrange a customized visit with CSS faculty, staff, and students, as well as a tour of our teaching and research facilities.
Nationally ranked research. Survey ranks WSU plant, animal scientists among top in nation. Read more.
WSU Crop Science in the News
Stahnke Named Researcher of the Year
WSU Extension agronomist Gwen Stahnke won the Seed Research of Oregon 2008 Researcher of the Year Award. The award acknowledges Stahnke’s contributions to the turfgrass industry in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Read more.
WSU Wheat Breeder Will Partner in $9 Million EU Grant
PULLMAN, Wash. - Stephen Jones, a Washington State University wheat breeder, will partner in a multi-nation, $9-million grant from the European Commission Research Directorate-General on a research project designed to improve the production efficiency of food, feed and biofuel crops. (CAHNRS News Release, 8/12/08) Read more.
Heading using the h3 tag
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.