University of Illinois At Urbana - Champaign

Program Information

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Plant pathologists study fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes and other microbes that cause diseases of plants. Plant pathology focuses on understanding how hosts, pathogens and environments interact to cause plant diseases and on developing ways to control important diseases. Areas of graduate study in plant pathology range from a basic understanding of host-microbe interactions to applied control practices for disease management. Plant pathology is a prosperous area for basic biological research as well as an integral part of maintaining sustainable, environmentally friendly agricultural productions systems.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above