The Science and Technology of Agriculture
Horticultural Science with a concentration in Biotechnology focuses on crop improvement through the application of technology, including plant tissue culture, DNA analysis, genetics, and microbiological techniques.Top Reasons
Strong Horticultural Science Industry Opportunities
U.S. agricultural exports were valued at $140 billion in 2018 (USDA). The Citrus and Horticultural industries in Florida generate billions of dollars a year alone.Greenhouse Facilities
Students utilize 8,500 square feet of greenhouse facilities to study and grow over 500 varieties of plants year round.Award-Winning Gardens
Florida Southern boasts over 350 plants from 250 varieties. The campus is considered one of the largest, most diverse collections of roses in the southeast.Prime Location
Located in central Florida, our close proximity to the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred allows us to bring in expert guest speakers from the industry.Meet Our Mocs
Katie Stakes
Featured Faculty
Malcolm Manners
I like to work closely with my students, from a scientific research point of view. Define a problem, design a method of coming up with the answer to the problem, and then actually do the research to find the answers. I think it is important to instill the sense of curiosity and joy and wonder about what we do.
Clubs And More
Alpha Gamma Rho, the national agricultural social/professional fraternity is active on campus.
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Program Details
AVAILABLE IN:
BS
Minor
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Program Contact
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Malcolm Manners, Ph.D.
Professor of Citrus Science
Program Coordinator
John and Ruth Tyndall Chair in Citrus Sciences
Citrus - 303
863.680.4337
863.680.4280
