Horticultural Science
What is Horticulture Science?
A Horticulture Science degree prepares students for science-based careers, including laboratory science or graduate study. This option provides the training and expertise for production maintenance and preservation of fruits,nuts, vegetables, nursery crops, flower crops, etc. Training can be general or be chosen to emphasize a particular commodity area of horticulture. Students learn plant care techniques and the role plants and landscape applications play in sustaining the environment.
Degree Program
Today, horticulture requires highly trained and capable people to help meet the food demands of society and to be involved in activities that lead to a better quality of life. The horticulture student must have a good understanding of plant biology and commercial production/ maintenance and business practices.
