The Department of Plant Science focused on the growth, management and use of agriculturally important plants, particularly the application of scientific principles, technology and crop management strategies. Its intent was to provide students with a theoretical background as a foundation for a career in horticulture, plant pathology and related fields. Although it considered professional training its primary objective, the Department encouraged research through master and doctor of science programs (PACCR, 1986). The Department was created by the 1944 amalgamation of the Departments of Field Crops (founded 1917) and Horticulture (1935). It was the parent of the Department of Genetics, which separated from the Department of Plant Science in 1961 to be located in the Faculty of Science. In 1994, the department merged with the Departments of Animal Science and Food Science to form the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science.
Heads: 1944-1951 Arthur Gilbert McCalla; 1951-1961 John Unrau; 1961-1970 William George Corns; 1962 Mary E. Spencer (Acting); 1968-1969 William Peter Skoropad (Acting); 1970-1975 William H. Vanden Born; 1975-1980 Peter D. Walton; 1980-[1982] William Peter Skoropad; 1982-1987 William H. Vanden Born; 1987- Keith Briggs.
The Department of Plant Science was a part of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
The Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science was formed in 1994 by a merger of the Departments of Animal Science, Food Science and Nutrition, and Plant Science.
The Department of Plant Science was formed in 1944 by the merger of the Departments of Field Crops and Agriculture.
The Department of Plant Science was formed in 1944 through the merger of the Departments of Field Crops and Agriculture.
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