Horticulture at Sichuan Agricultural University is an agricultural science program that focuses on the cultivation, improvement, and management of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and other horticultural crops. The program aims to train professionals with strong scientific knowledge and practical skills in modern horticultural production and sustainable crop management.
The curriculum includes key subjects such as horticultural crop cultivation, plant physiology, plant breeding, soil and nutrient management, greenhouse technology, and horticultural product processing. Students learn about plant growth and development, advanced cultivation techniques, and modern technologies used to improve the yield and quality of horticultural crops. Practical training through laboratory work, greenhouse experiments, and field studies is an important part of the program.
Major research areas include fruit and vegetable breeding, protected horticulture, horticultural biotechnology, post-harvest technology, and sustainable horticultural production systems. These research areas focus on improving crop productivity, quality, and resistance to environmental stresses.
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in horticultural farms, agricultural research institutes, seed and nursery companies, landscape and garden industries, government agricultural departments, and universities, working as horticulturists, crop production specialists, agricultural consultants, or researchers in horticultural science.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
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