The mission of the Department of Fruit Science is to discover and disseminate knowledge for the development of educated persons.
Advisory programs are a primary method for disseminating information to the public.
Educational opportunities for students include a Master of Science degree in Plant Science and undergraduate internships. Public service activities are supported in those areas that fulfill the University mission and contribute to the economic development of the state. The Department is committed to excellence in the disciplines of enology, entomology, molecular genetics, plant molecular virology, plant pathology, plant physiology, pomology and viticulture.