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Major Overview for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

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Overview for Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of plant diseases and plant health, and the development of disease control mechanisms. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and physiology; pathogenesis; molecular plant virology; molecular genetics; bacterial epidemiology; causal agent identification; host/agent interactions; disease resistance and response mechanisms; developing plant disease treatments; disease prevention; and disease physiology and control.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Plant Pathology/Phytopathology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
6
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,716
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
4
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
1
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.