Doctorat en Sciences Agricoles, Alimentaires et de la Vie avec Concentration en Horticulture

The Ph.D. degree in Plant Science is administered jointly with the Department of Plant Pathology. The Ph.D. program takes three to four years and requires original research and the development of new knowledge.

Horticultural research at the University of Arkansas includes:

• Genetics, breeding, and cultivar development of fruit and vegetable crops
• Genetics, breeding, and cultivar development of ornamental crops and turfgrasses
• Physiology and culture of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops
• Physiology and management of turfgrasses
• Biotechnology
• Sustainable landscape management and design

The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences is proud to provide student-focused, nationally accredited degrees for students interested in successful careers in food, family, and the environment. As we continue to honor the land grant tradition, the Bumpers College is committed to providing experiential learning opportunities for our students every step of the way on their path to graduation.

The college's rich history has shaped the ability to prepare graduates who are intellectually enriched, technically competent, environmentally conscious, and ethically responsible; to be responsible leaders with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities; and committed to being self-directed, lifelong learners.