Crop Science is the study of growing and managing various crops, such as corn and cotton, lettuce and broccoli, and many more.  It involves the management of irrigation and equipment, timing of planting and harvesting, plant and insect pest management, fertilization, postharvest handling and marketing, and all the other aspects of efficiently producing food and fiber.

   Crop science is a dynamic field with new developments continuing in such areas as postharvest technology, plant biotechnology, integrated pest management, and precision farming.  It requires a breadth of understanding, from basic biology and ecology to the use of precision instruments for analysis of plant tissues, postharvest storage atmospheres, phytochemicals and other substances.

   The crop scientist is working to develop cropping systems that are profitable and ecologically sustainable, including methods to more safely control weeds and pests.

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Study Crop Science and know that you are contributing!