Doctor of Philosophy(Phd) - Plant Science

University of Manitoba - Fort Garry Campus

Canada,Manitoba

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 10,915/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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Canada, Manitoba

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1877

Total Students: 29,944 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy(Phd) - Plant Science

Program Overview

Program description:-

The Department of Plant Science is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and draws together expertise in both the applied and basic sciences. Since its origin in 1937, the Department has been a leader in agricultural research in Canada - creator of the first canola variety and the first hybrid rapeseed variety. It is a leader in canola and cereal breeding, cytogenetics and plant biotechnology. The Department of Plant Science has active research programs directed at developing superior cultivars and new production systems suited to the changing needs of producers and the agri-food industry, and is involved in international activities, and training and development with many countries. The Department maintains excellent working relationships and is involved in joint projects with scientists and specialists from both federal and provincial government agricultural agencies and with industrial partners.

A wide range of employment opportunities await M.Sc. and Ph.D. graduates from the Department of Plant Science, including research and teaching positions at universities throughout the world, research and extension positions with the federal and provincial governments, and positions in private industry.

The Department of Plant Science has excellent research facilities:

  • Well-equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Ample greenhouse space and controlled-environment chambers
  • 60 hectare field-research station located on the U of M campus
  • 165 hectare field-research station located at Carman, Manitoba on prime agricultural soil

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