The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The Department of Plant Science offers educational and research programming across areas such as sustainable cropping systems, agronomy, plant physiology, breeding and genetics. Since 1937, we have been internationally recognized for plant science research and are proud to be the home of the first canola variety ever developed.
When you study plant science at the University of Manitoba, you will develop a solid foundation across the fields of crop and ecosystem management, agronomy, and advanced biotechnology.
Our areas of teaching and research include crop breeding, plant pathology, cropping systems, forage production, and plant biotechnology. Your studies will take you into the laboratory, the greenhouse and the field.
Our courses apply to several of the Faculty's programs.
BSc Agriculture (Plant Biotechnology) information in the Academic Calendar
BSc Agriculture (Agronomy) information in the Academic Calendar
PLNT 0410 Crop Production Principles and Practices
PLNT 0750 Forage and Pasture Management
PLNT 0760 Crop Production Specialization and Innovation
PLNT 0770 Weed Management
PLNT 0780 Plant Disease Management
PLNT 0820 Organic Crop Production on the Prairies
The department offers courses leading to MSc and PhD degrees. Our researchers are leaders in canola and cereal breeding, cytogenetics and plant biotechnology.
Our research focus is on five main areas: agronomy and plant protection; plant breeding and genetics; sustainable cropping systems; plant physiology-biochemistry; plant biotechnology, genomics and bioinformatics.
Our graduate students work alongside internationally recognized researchers in our laboratory, greenhouse and field facilities.
The Department of Plant Science has active research programs directed at developing superior cultivars and new production systems suited to the changing needs of producers and the agri-food industry.
Our researchers are involved in international activities, and training and development with many countries. The Department maintains excellent working relationships and is involved in joint projects with scientists and specialists from both federal and provincial government agricultural agencies and with industrial partners.
Research facilities include an ample greenhouse, environment controlled chambers, state-of-the-art laboratories, and two field research stations.
Department of Plant Science
Room 222 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
