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Ph.D. Plant Pathology

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in methods of research. Plant Pathology is the science of plant health management that encompasses plant diseases, their nature, causal agents, host resistance, community ecology and interrelated phenomena. Plant Pathology is a broad program with emphasis on both basic molecular biology and field application, and involves the scientific training of professional plant pathologists. 

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Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, residence and technical requirements, although these must be met.

The Ph.D. degree prepares students for a career as a university faculty member or research scientist in a government agency or the private sector.

Final degree plan MUST be approved by all members of their committee and should reflect the rigor expected of a doctoral degree. 

All students must defend their thesis and must pass a final comprehensive examination administered by their advisory committee. At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan (except 681, 684, 690, 691, and 693). 

  • Degree: Ph.D. Plant Pathology
  • Credit Hours: 96 hours of graduate classes minimum, plus other courses assigned by the student’s advisory committee
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  • Antony-Babu, Sanjay

    Sanjay Antony-Babu

    Assistant Professor

    979-845-6964

    [email protected]

    406F Plant Pathology and Microbiology Building

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