As a PSS student, you will have the use of a computer lab containing modern PC's and printers. These PC's provide student access to the Internet, and recent versions of word processing, spreadsheet and presentations software. Resources for high tech multi-media presentations and sophisticated statistical application software are also available. Greenhouse facilities for teaching and research are conveniently located on the campus. Field sites for agronomic and horticultural teaching, research, and demonstration are also available at nearby Burden and Central Research Stations.
Additional facilities are available state-wide at other regional research stations.
The 32 faculty members of Agronomy and Horticulture have diverse training, backgrounds, and interests, but share in common a dedication and enthusiasm for their teaching and research programs. A number of faculty conduct research on genetic manipulation and improvement of crops. Their interests range from tissue culture and genetic transformation of cells in test tubes to field evaluation and development of improved varieties of strawberries, sweet potatoes, wheat, cotton, watermelons, and many other crops. Other faculty conduct research on production and management of floral, vegetable, agronomic, and turf crops. This includes research on new and alternate crops, improved techniques for greenhouse production of flowers and transplants, and management practices to improve efficiency of production of field crops.