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We endeavor to develop long term relationships with our students and strive to prepare them for a host of real world employment opportunities.

Degree Programs

• Masters in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences (IPSS)
• Ph.D. in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences (IPSS)

(Concentrations in Weed Science are available in both Masters and Ph.D. programs)

Weed Science Graduate Faculty and Interests

• Michael Barrett - Herbicide selectivity, resistance, and mode of action in plants 
• J. D. Green - Pasture and grain crops 
• Erin Haramoto - Integrated weed management, cover crops
• Travis Legleiter - Weed management in Corn, Soybean, and Wheat;  Herbicide Resistant Weed Management; Herbicide Application Techniques

Featured Alumni

• Nicholas Fleitz, M.S. 2017, Agronomist, Pentair-Hypro
• Alexandra P. Williams, Ph.D. 2013, Technical Expert, Environmental Fate, Syngenta
• Whitney C. Monin, M.S. 2014, Channel Technical Agronomist, Monsanto
• Tara B. Lewis, M.S., 2014, Ph.D. Candidate, Washington State University
• Jennifer Ralston, Ph.D. 2001, Regional Business Director, Monsanto
• Jason Ferrell, M.S. 2000,  Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Agronomy, University of Florida

Research of Recent Weed Science Graduates

• Nicholas J. Fleitz, M.S. 2018
• Tara B. Lewis, M.S. 2014
• Whitney C. Monin, M.S. 2014
• Alexandra P. Williams, Ph.D. 2013
• Blake Patton, M.S. 2013
• Meghan Edwards, M.S. 2010
• Daisy M. Fryman, M.S. 2009