The university's Plant Biotechnology Facility is housed in our department. Research techniques include embryo rescue, micropropagation, somaclonal variation, somatic embryogenesis, anther culture, botanical substance production, meristem culture for pathogen elimination, plant nutritional analysis, germplasm preservation, morphogenesis, cytogenetics, and gene transfer. Molecular and biophysical characterization of ion transport channels. Biological, chemical and physical properties of root media in situ . Of special interest is the role of plant hormones in controlling plant growth and development.
Emphasis is placed on the biochemistry, physiology and analysis of plant hormones.
This major is offered under the aegis of the Department of Plant Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Click here to get a hardcopy of a Worksheet to assist your selection of courses for the Horticulture Major. Please come to the Plant Science Department and talk to your assigned advisor for further assistance. Write us for more information about Horticulture, or visit our other home pages .