Agriculture & Horticulture

Seed Science & Plant Breeding

Seed Science & Plant Breeding focuses on the study and development of seeds and the improvement of plant species to enhance agricultural productivity, resilience, and quality. Seed science involves understanding seed biology, including seed formation, germination, storage, and viability, to ensure high-quality seeds that yield healthy crops. Plant breeding is the science of developing new plant varieties through selective crossbreeding, genetic modification, and hybridization, with the goal of improving traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, yield potential, and nutritional quality. This field plays a crucial role in ensuring food security, increasing crop productivity, and adapting to changing environmental conditions, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture. Through innovations in seed science and plant breeding, farmers can grow more resilient, high-yielding crops that meet the demands of a growing global population.