Horticulture is the application of basic scientific information to the growing and use of edible (fruits, nuts, and vegetables) and ornamental plants (annual and perennial flowers and woody plants). Horticulturists work to improve the production of nutritious, high-quality and safe food, advance the development and use of new specialty crops, enhance human health and well-being, and positively impact the natural and built environments. A Master’s Degree in Horticulture helps students develop problem-solving skills in science, technology, production, design and management. Students will focus on the challenges and practices of genetics and breeding, propagation, biotechnology, production, management, handling and storage, marketing, and use of horticultural plants. Horticulture opens a huge range of potentially rewarding career paths. Common jobs include plant pathologist, horticulture consultant, ornamental horticulturist, horticultural technician, plant care worker and many more.
