Learn. grow. Make An impact.
Whether you want to build your degree around plants or add specialized knowledge to another field, Plant Sciences offers hands-on pathways to match your interests. Explore programs that prepare you to grow and protect plants, create healthier landscapes and build more sustainable agricultural systems.
Plant Sciences Major
Build a strong foundation in plant science while shaping your degree through fruit and crop science, environmental horticultural science or plant protection science. Hands-on learning prepares you to grow, manage and protect the plants and landscapes people depend on.
Minors
Dig deeper into an area of plant science that interests you while complementing your major with hands-on knowledge and skills that broaden your academic and professional opportunities.
Crop Science
Explore the science and technology behind crop production while building hands-on knowledge in plant physiology, soil and water management, pest control and precision agriculture. Gain practical skills that complement careers across agriculture and natural resources.
Fruit Science
Discover the science behind producing healthy fruit and nut crops. You’ll explore viticulture, plant physiology, water and soil management, plant health and climate-smart agriculture while building skills for one of California’s signature agricultural industries.
Horticulture
Explore how plants can transform the places where we live, work and connect. Build hands-on knowledge of plant care, landscape horticulture and sustainable practices while learning to create healthier, more welcoming environments.
Plant Protection
Learn how science helps protect the plants and crops people depend on. Explore entomology, plant pathology and weed science while building practical knowledge to identify plant health challenges and support effective, sustainable management strategies.
Sustainable Agriculture
Explore agriculture as an interconnected system of plants, soils, resources and people. Build hands-on knowledge in crop production, holistic management and adaptive decision-making while learning to support productive, resilient agricultural systems.