Overview

Program in Plant Breeding and Genetics / Program in Plant Breeding and Genetics is located in East Lansing, MI, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	2

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13

Applied

4

Accepted

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

72%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (32%)

Female (68%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Applied plant breeding and genetics; disease, insect and herbicide resistances; gene isolation and genomics; abiotic stress factors; molecular mapping
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 426 Auditorium Road
East Lansing, MI  48824
United States

Contact Dr. James F. Hancock
Director
Email: hancock@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-5191 ext. 1387
Fax: 517-353-0890

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