Search Results

Plant and Soil Sciences curricula focus on the application of sciences to the integrated management of plants, soil, and climate for high-quality production of food, fiber, fuel, and ornamental plants. Central to this course of study is the dedication to conserve, maintain and enhance our environment. An undergraduate student may major in Agronomy (AGN), or Horticulture (HO) and specialize in concentration areas such as Agricultural and Environmental Soil Sciences (AGN), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Golf and Sports Turf Management (AGN), Integrated Crop Management (AGN), Floral Management (HO), Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture (HO), Fruit and Vegetable Production (HO), and Food Innovation, Safety, and Quality (HO). A grade of “C” or better is required in all required PSS courses in the student’s major prior to completion of the degree.  Students seeking to change their major to Agronomy or Horticulture must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Department Head: Dr. Darrin Dodds Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Michael Cox 117 Dorman Hall Box 9555 Mississippi State, MS 39762 Telephone: 662-325-2311 E-mail: mcox@pss.msstate.edu