PhD in Agronomy and Crop Science (PhD)

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Students study how crops and soils affect each other through chemical, physical, and biological relationships. They study crop growth, crop behavior, new plant varieties, soils, and nutrients.

This field applies to growing agricultural crops and developing new plant varieties. It also applies to managing soils and nutrients for plant nutrition, health, and productivity.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.