Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases, their causes, effects, nature, and control.
Opportunities for graduates in plant pathology include basic and applied research, development, and teaching. Plant pathology minor Students interested in the study of plant diseases should consider the plant pathology minor. The minors program in plant pathology requires a minimum of 15 semester hours. Microbes, Plants, and the Human Perspective. The course focuses on microbes as they interact with plants, the plant environment, and the human connection to plants as a resource.