Agronomy Graduate Studies

Master of Science - Thesis Option

The Master's of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with an agronomy concentration is a research degree program. The 30-hour curriculum includes an exit seminar to describe the thesis research, a graduate-level statistics course, a minimum of 12 hours of 8000-level course credits, and a thesis defense.

Master of Science - Non-Thesis Option

The Master's of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with an agronomy concentration is a research degree program. The 30-hour curriculum includes an exit seminar to describe the thesis research, a graduate-level statistics course, a minimum of 15 hours of 8000-level course credits, and a research paper and comprehensive examination.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is a 40 hour program that includes original research and a dissertation. Students participate in two seminars: the first seminar includes the research proposal and review of literature, the second seminar is an exit seminar to describe the results of the dissertation research.

Research

Scientists in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences conduct numerous research projects to improve production of food and fiber crops while decreasing inputs and environmental impacts. Graduate research assistantships may be available, dependent on funding. Contact one of our scientists to determine if assistantships are available.

• Cotton
  Dr. Brian Pieralisi
  
  
• Environmental Soil Management
  Dr. Michael Cox
  
  
• Forage and Pasture Crops
  Dr. Rocky Lemus
  Dr. Brett Rushing
  
  
• Fruits and Vegetables
  Dr. Timothy Ayankojo
  Dr. Eric Stafne
  
  
• Grain Crops
  Dr. Erick Larson
  
  
• Irrigation
  Dr. Drew Gholson
  
  

• Native Grasses
  Dr. Jesse Morrison
  
  
• Plant Stress Physiology
  Dr. Raju Bheemanahalli Rangappa
  
  
• Peanuts
  Dr. Brendan Zurweller
  
  
• Soil Ecology
  Dr. William Kingery
  
  
• Soil Microbiology
  Dr. Shankar Ganapathi Shanmugam
  
  
• Soybean
  Dr. Mike Mulvaney
  
  
• Sweet Potato
  Dr. Lorin Harvey
  
  
• Turf
  Dr. Jay McCurdy
  Dr. Marta Pudzianowska
  Dr. Barry Stewart