disease. Additional projects pertain projects involve soil-borne diseases Department of Graduate to biocontrol of plant diseases and of cereals, the genetic basis for Programs biocontrol of weeds using plant disease resistance in fi eld crops, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology pathogens and/or their toxins. cereal leaf spots, virus diseases Master of Science Degrees of cereals and potatoes, bacterial Unique, hands-on study programs for students interested in landscape design, and the biology, genetics and biochemistry of plants Plant Sciences Option Doctor of diseases and the biochemistry and The department conducts research Philosophy Degrees molecular genetics of plant disease. programs in: cereal quality; Plant Sciences - Plant Additional current research projects cropping systems/specialty crops; Pathology Option pertain to the biocontrol of plant and molecular and conventional Many research projects are problem- diseases and the biocontrol of approaches to plant improvement. oriented and pertain to major weeds using plant pathogens and/or Faculty have expertise in plant pathological problems in the their toxins. Department research molecular genetics, plant breeding state. Currently active research projects employ modern molecular and genetics, cereal quality, biological and biotechnological cytogenetics, biochemistry, plant The department conducts techniques as well as traditional physiology and agronomy. research programs in: cereal plant pathology techniques. quality; cropping systems/ Plant Pathology Option specialty crops; molecular and Plant Sciences - Plant Most research projects in this option conventional approaches to Genetics Option are problem-oriented and pertain to plant improvement. Faculty The department offers advanced major plant pathological problems in have expertise in molecular study leading to a Ph.D. degree the state. Current research projects genetics, plant breeding in Plant Genetics with supporting involve soil-borne diseases of and genetics, cereal quality, minors. Thesis research problems cereals, the genetic basis for cytogenetics, biochemistry, are related to the diverse research disease resistance in fi eld plant physiology and projects of the faculty. crops, cereal leaf spots, agronomy. virus diseases of cereals and potatoes, bacterial The DepartmentDepartment of Plant Sciences diseases and the and Plant Pathology biochemistry College of Agriculture and molecular 119 Plant BioSciences genetics P.O. Box 173150 of plant Bozeman, Montana 59717-3150 Phone: 406-994-5171 Fax: 406-994-7600 http://plantsciences.montana.edu/ [email protected]

Financial Assistance - Graduate research assistantships are available from several sources including state, regional and federal grants. For more information, contact the department. MSU’s College of Agriculture in Bozeman, Montana is the ideal setting for students interested in the natural environment, ecology, biotechnology Undergraduate division courses provide training Landscape Design Option and the relationship between humans and the in genetics, plant physiology, plant Technical and creative studies in this outdoors. Many of our “labs” are outdoors in the Programs biotechnology, ecology, systematics, option lead to problem-solving skills mountains, valleys and rangelands of beautiful evolution, plant development, anatomy, which are used to create beautiful, southwestern Montana. Plant Sciences Majors Crop Science Option pathology, and molecular biology. functional, and effi cient landscape All programs of study are based in science and The challenge for crop scientists is to designs. research. You will learn skills and study critical implement crop and soil management Graduates are prepared for advanced issues that prepare you to step into the challenges systems that maintain and/or graduate work and academic and Curriculum: Students take and opportunities of the working world. And, just increase production, while at the same professional careers. basic courses in math, biology, as you are drawn to Montana for its unique balance time conserving our soil and water chemistry, plant identifi cation, soils of learning and lifestyle, our professors have also resources and preserving the delicate Horticulture Majors and design technologies. Upper chosen MSU for its supportive, ambitious and balance in the agro-ecosystem. Horticulture Science Option division work includes training in down-to-earth atmosphere. As leaders in their Horticulture is the science and art of planting design, site development, fi elds, MSU faculty have chosen Bozeman for its Curriculum: Students take basic growing and maintaining plants for landscape construction, landscape dynamic, collaborative and inspiring setting. courses in math and statistics, food, enjoyment and improvement of computer technology, and landscape biology and chemistry. Upper division the human environment. architecture. The MSU College of Agriculture is supported by courses include plant genetics, plant the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Curriculum: Students take basic Graduates fi nd careers with (MAES), which conducts relevant research for the biotechnology, crop production, courses in math, biology, chemistry, nurseries, contractors, and planning people of Montana, and MSU Extension, which cropping systems, nutrient cycling, and disseminates the research fi ndings through a courses in pest management including plant identifi cation, and soils. Upper agencies; others are self-employed as Gain real-world skills while working side-by-side with world-class faculty! network of county and reservation offi ces and plant pathology, weed science, and division work involves training in landscape designers, consultants The Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department’s undergraduate other venues. Many College of Agriculture faculty entomology. botany, physiology, pathology, and contractors. and graduate programs help students learn the skills necessary for and staff are fully or partially funded by MAES or propagation, nursery management, and top professions such as crop scientists, researchers, horticulturists, MSU Extension. Graduates fi nd careers in farming landscape management. Biotechnology Major landscape designers, consultants, teachers, and many others. and ranching; as crop production Plant Systems Option If you want to be challenged, meet inspiring specialists; in pest management; Graduates fi nd careers in fl oral and Biotechnology combines traditional The department and college have outstanding facilities, including the people, and prepare for a professional career in in seed, fertilizer, and chemical nursery crop production, grounds genetics with the rapidly expanding Plant Growth Center and one of only two bio-containment facilities in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the industries; with banks and other maintenance, landscape nurseries, methods of molecular biology. The the U.S. for quarantining and testing insects and plant pathogens for MSU College of Agriculture is for you. lending institutions; with the greenhouse businesses, turfgrass Plant Systems Option is for students biocontrol of weeds and plant diseases. Unlike Cooperative Extension Service and with management and in research with with an interest in applying this new some universities in which state-of-the-art government agencies such as private companies, public agencies technology to plant systems. equipment is reserved only for top researchers, the USDA. and educational institutions. Montana State University encourages students Curriculum: Students obtain a solid to use the facilities and equipment that mirror Plant Biology Option base in chemistry and biological those found in real-world careers. Plant Biology option provides a broad sciences and take courses in plant education in the plant sciences. The physiology, plant development, Students in Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology expertise of the faculty provides an biotechnology and related areas. also take advantage of Bozeman’s tremendous opportunity to focus at the cellular Independent research is strongly location, where the surrounding mountains, and molecular level, while exploring encouraged. valleys, rangelands and Yellowstone National opportunities in plant ecology and Park become outdoor classrooms for teaching, systematics. Graduates fi nd careers in academic, research and recreation. Montana’s rich industry and government research labs agricultural heritage, outstanding natural Curriculum: Students are expected and are well prepared for graduate resource base and environmental opportunities to obtain a solid background in training. all contribute to your educational experience as math through introductory calculus, a student in Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology. in chemistry through organic and biochemistry, and in physics. Upper