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table of contents

introduction to department

before you apply

guide to application material

funding guidelines

miscellaneous expenses

introduction to graduate faculty

admission and degree requirementsMScPhD

course profiles

information on financial assistance

Send application to: contact information:

Jean Wolting, Graduate SecretaryDepartment of Plant AgricultureRoom 1105, E.C. Bovey BldgUniversity of GuelphGuelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

phone: 519 824 4120 ext. 56077fax: 519 767 0755email:[email protected]


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introduction to department

During 1996, two campus departments within the Ontario Agricultural College and the

Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario (HRIO) formed a strategic alliance with theintent to form a new Department of Plant Agriculture. The former departments of Cropand Horticultural Science had many disciplines in common but conducted research ondifferent crop species. The HRIO was the horticultural research wing of the OntarioMinistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and was involved in the delivery ofresearch in plant breeding, crop management, post-harvest studies and extension forhorticultural commodities.

The three groups officially merged in 1998 to form the new Department of PlantAgriculture. The new Department is home to 32 faculty members actively engaged in ateaching and research which spans basic to applied science. The Department is housedin two buildings on the University of Guelph campus and at three sites off campus

namely Simcoe, Vineland and Kettleby Research Stations. This collection of facilitiesrepresents one of the largest groups of plant scientists in North America. Graduatestudents are located at and conducting their research on all four campuses.

The Department offers degrees at both the MSc and PhD levels. The MSc and PhDprograms in the Department of Plant Agriculture offer specialization in three broadfields of the Plant Sciences: 1) plant genetics and breeding; 2) plant physiology andbiochemistry; and 3) crop production systems.

For more information, contact:

Dr.B. Shelp, Professor & Graduate CoordinatorRoom 4237, E.C. Bovey BuildingDept. of Plant AgricultureUniversity of GuelphGuelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

phone: (519) 824-4120 ext. 53089fax: (519) 767 0755e-mail: [email protected]

Dr. I. Rajcan, Professor & Associate GraduateCoordinatorRoom 221, Crop Science BuildingDept. Of Plant AgricultureUniversity of GuelphGuelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

phone: (519) 824 4120 ext 53564fax: (519) 763 8933e-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/


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before you applyInorderthatyoureceivethegreatestbenefitfromyourtimespentingraduateschool,itis

essentialthatyouresearchthegraduateprogramandthegraduatefacultytowhichyoumayeventuallyapply.

Doyourhomework: Theprocessshouldbeginwithacriticalexaminationof

yourmotives,interests,andgoalsinattendinggraduateschool.Productivegraduatestudents

aremotivatedbyakeensenseofcuriosityandsinceredesiretolearn.AnoutstandingMSc

candidatewillhaveagoodideaoftheresearchs/hewishestopursue.Typicallyanapplicantto

anMScprogramcanbeexpectedtobelessfocusedandcanexpectmoreguidancefroma

thesisadvisorinfinaltopicselectionthanaPhDapplicant.APhDcandidatesexperienceshould

bythattimehavefocusedtheirresearchinterests.

SelectPotentialAdvisors: Pleaserefertothelistoffacultytodecidewhichfaculty

haveresearchinterestsalignedwithyours.Youshouldtakethetimetofindandreadsome

recentpapersbypotentialadvisorsand/ortheirgraduatestudents.

WritetoPotentialAdvisors: Atthispointyoucanmakeanimpressionbyindicating

thatyouactuallyknowsomethingaboutpotentialadvisors,andindicatewhywhatyouveread

abouttheirworkinterestsyou.Allfacultyhaveemailaddresses,oryoumayalsocontactthem

byregularmailortelephone.Potentialadvisorswillwanttoknowaboutyourgradesand

whetherornotyouhaveappliedfororholdascholarship.

InterviewPotentialAdvisors: Afterreviewingrepliesandnarrowingthefieldyoushouldarrangetomeetwithfacultytodiscussprospectsforpursuinggraduatework.Youcanask

aboutthepotentialadvisorsphilosophiesaboutgraduateeducation,thepotentialfor,and

stabilityof,researchfundingandpersonalstipends.Potentialadvisorsbecomemorefamiliar

withyouandcanasktheirownquestionsaboutyou.Youshouldalsoarrangetospeakwiththe

potentialadvisorscurrent(orformer)graduatestudentsandaskthemtheirviewsaboutthe

advisor,theprogram,andtheUniversity.Itcannotbeemphasizedenoughthatthisstepcanbe

criticaltoyourabilitytohavearewardingandhappycareerasagraduatestudent.Obviously,

therewillbesomecircumstanceswhereapplicantsfromlongdistanceswillbeunabletovisit,in

thesecases,activecorrespondenceishighlyrecommended.


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guide to application material

P L E A S E read the following instructions carefully

You are responsible for assembling the application materials, including ALL originaltranscripts and assessment forms with rankings. Certified transcripts in sealed envelopesare the only acceptable transcripts. We are unable to evaluate applications with openedtranscript envelopes.

The Department of Plant Agriculture accepts on-line applications only. This will allow youto pay your application fee by credit card, cheque or money order to OUAC. You must printthe two page application form and send it with the remainder of your application material.

http://horizon.ouac.on.ca/webapp/account.d2w/report?ident=ACCOUNT_DSP&merchant_rn=810327&action_id=choose

Documents required: (incomplete applications will not be considered for admission)Application FormTranscripts for all post-secondary programs, transcripts must include date degree was

conferred and a grading scale (no secondary school transcripts required)Letters of reference (2) on the Assessment FormTOEFL, IELTS, MELAB or CAEL (see below for minimum scores)Statement of research interest

Please ensure that you state your country of citizenship, the proposed date of entry intoCanada and the status you expect to have in Canada (student visa or permanent resident)

on the application form.

Application deadline: You should make application at least six months in advance of thesemester in which you would prefer to begin study if accepted. Graduate studies can beginin any semester. Spring, Fall, and Winter semesters begin, respectively, during the firstweek of May, September, and January. Please include an e-mail address on the applicationform.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in English.The usual test of English proficiency is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).A minimum of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 89 (internet based with noindividual score below 21) is required. You should have the results of the TOEFL test sentdirectly to the Department of Plant Agriculture (Bovey Building; Institute Code is 0892,

department number is 31). Also acceptable are IELTS (6.5), MELAB (85) and CAEL (60).These minimum acceptable scores are subject to change. You should make arrangementsto take one of these tests at least nine months before the opening date of the semester.Applications will not be considered until proof of proficiency in the English language hasbeen established.


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funding guidelines

Graduate Program Services funding guide fordomestic and international

students may befound at the following website:

http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?future/costs

Guidelines for miscellaneous expenses from the Department of Plant Agricultures GraduateStudent Liaison Committee may be found below.

Tuition fee information may be found at the following website.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/index.cfm?fees/guelph_gr


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Miscellaneous Expenses(information supplied by members of the GSLC)

MiscellaneousLaptop Computer $1,000Cellular phone (annual) 600Eye glasses (single pair) 200

Clothingblue jeans 75running shoes 75winter coat 200Approx. Annual Total $500

TransportBicycle (purchase) $200Guelph bus pass (monthly) 50 (included in students fees)Taxi (one direction) 15Bus to Toronto (round-trip) 25Single Vehicle

car payment ??gas 1,200insurance 1,200parking pass 500

Entertainment

Movie Theatre $12Rent (home) 5

Restaurantmeal (single) 15soft drink 2beer (glass) 5liquor (glass) 7Wine (glass) 5

AlcoholBeer (24 bottles) 30Liquor (bottle) 25Wine (bottle) 15


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Graduate Faculty

T.J. BlomGreenhouse floriculturehttp://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/tblom/index.html

Bovey Building

S.R. BowleyGenetic transformation; somatic embryogenesis; synthetic seeds; ForageVariety Performancehttp://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/sbowley/index.html

Crop Science Building

G. BozzoPostharvest biochemistry and physiology, secondary metabolismhttp://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/gbozzo/index.html

Bovey Building

J. Cline

Pomology, plant physiology, apple, cherry, peach, plum, irrigation, plantbioregulators, chemical thinning, rootstocks, orchard systems, tree fruitnutrition, cultivars, soil management, cherry cracking

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/jcline/index.html

Simcoe & Vineland Campus


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A. Dale

Breeding, genetics and management of berry crops

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/adale/index.html

Vineland Campus

W. Deen

Cropping systems, agronomy, rotations, tillage, plant-soilinteractions

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/bdeen/index.html


H.J. Earl

Oilseeds Physiology and Agronomy

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/hearl/index.html


D.E. Falk

Barley breeding, wheat breeding, genetic male sterility,recurrent selection, lodging resistance, disease resistance

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/dfalk/index.html



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B. Grodzinski

Photosynthesis, translocation, pathology, sealed

environments, space program, commercial greenhouses

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/bgrodzin/index.html

Bovey Building

K.S. Jordan

Turfgrass Science and Nematology

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/kjordan/index.html

Bovey Building

L.S. Kott

Brassica napus, Canola breeding/biotechnologyDouble haploid production of Canola, Barley, Wheat and CornPlant Breeders Rights

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/lkott/index.html


E.A. Lee

Maize breeding and genetics

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/elee/index.html



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L. Lukens

Bioinformatics, genome evolution, association mapping, QTL

mapping

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/llukens/index.html


E.M. Lyons

Turfgrass Science and Physiology

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/elyons/index.html

Bovey Building

M.R. McDonaldCrop protection of root, bulb and leafy vegetable crops and crucifer cropswith emphasis on plant pathology and integrated crop management.http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/mmcdonal/index.html


A. McKeown

Vegetable crop physiology, nutrition and integrated cropmanagement

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/amckeown/index.html

Simcoe Campus


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B.J. Micallef

Genetics and physiology of greenhouse vegetables

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/bmicallef/index.html


M. Misra

Bio-Based New Materials and Green Nanotechnologyhttp://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/mmisra/index.html

Thornbrough BuildingCrop Science Building

A. Mohanty

Bioeconomy related to biobased materials, biofuels andbiorefinery

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/mohanty/index.html

Crop Science BuildingG. PaliyathBiochemistry and Molecular Biology of Fruit Development; Fruit andVegetable Processing, Shelf life and Quality; Functional Foods,Nutraceuticals, and their Mechanism of Actionhttp://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/gpaliyath/index.html

Bovey Building

K.P. Pauls, DepartmentChair

Development and Application of Molecular Biology and TissueCulture Techniques to Crop Improvement

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/ppauls/index.html



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M.N. Raizada

Inexpensive technologies to reduce/replace nitrogen fertilizersfor corn (maize); Sustainable Agriculture Kits (SAKs) fordeveloping nations

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/mraizada/index.html


I. Rajcan, Associate Graduate Coordinator

Soybean, breeding, genetics, molecular markers, seed quality,disease resistance

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/irajcan/index.html


D.E. Robinson

Weed Management Specialist

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/drobinson/index.html

Ridgetown CollegeP.K. Saxena

Physiology, developmental biology, medicinal plants,secondary metabolites, ornamental species, controlledenvironment propagation, conservation

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/psaxena/index.html

Bovey Building


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A.W. Schaafsma, Director, Ridgetown

Field Crop Pest Management

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/schaafsma/index.html

Ridgetown CollegeB.J. Shelp, Graduate Coordinator

Metabolism, biochemistry, biotechnology, amino acids, stress,biotic, abiotic, resistance

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/bshelp/index.html

Bovey BuildingP.H. Sikkema

Weed Management Specialist

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/psikkema/index.html

Ridgetown CollegeJ. Subramanian

Tree Fruit Genetics and Breeding

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/jsubrama/index.html

Vineland CampusJ.A. Sullivan

Fragaria, Rubusbreeding, genotype x environment,interspecific hybridization, fall-bearing

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/asulliva/index.html

Bovey Building


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C.J. Swanton

Weed science, weed ecology, cropping systems

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/cswanton/index.html

Crop Science BuildingF. Tardif

Weed science, weed biology, herbicide resistance,molecular genetics of weeds

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/ftardif/index.html

Crop Science BuildingR. Van Acker, Associate Dean ExternalRelations, OAC

Weed Ecology, Biosafety and Transgene Confinement

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/vanacker/index.html

Johnston HallD.J. Wolyn

Breeding, tissue culture, cytoplasmic male sterility, homeosis,mitochondria, molecular genetics

http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/dwolyn/index.html

Bovey Building


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admission and degree requirementsThe MSc and PhD programs in the Department of Plant Agriculture offer specialization in three broadfields of the Plant Sciences: 1) plant genetics and breeding; 2) plant physiology and biochemistry; and 3)

crop production systems.

Plant Genetics and Breeding has long been a key focus of our faculty and students. Through

breeding and biotechnology, Guelph researchers have helped society by developing new field-

crop, fruit, ornamental and vegetable cultivars that are grown in Canada and worldwide. In addition

to developing new plant cultivars, Plant Agriculture faculty and students seek to understand the

fundamental mechanisms that enable plant improvements and to discover novel methodologies

and technologies that will be the foundation for future advances.

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry is a broad discipline. Faculty and students in this area study

the response of plants to environmental change and plant development at the ecosystem, whole

plant, and molecular levels. Students in this area investigate ecologically friendly managementstrategies, studying the underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms that regulate plant

development, and investigate how plant performance can be optimized in the field or enclosed

environments.

Crop Production Systems research develops agricultural management strategies. Production

systems research includes yield improvements and development of economically and

environmentally sound production practices in field and horticultural crops such as ornamentals

and turf. Faculty and students in this area assist producers and industry in the control of weeds,

insects and plant diseases, and investigate new management protocols for production of high

quality crops.

MSc Program

The Department of Plant Agriculture offers a MSc program in three broad fields of the Plant Sciences: 1)plant genetics and breeding; 2) plant physiology and biochemistry; and 3) crop production systems.Students conduct basic and/or applied research on topics within these fields.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in an honours plant science/biology program, or theequivalent, from a recognized university or college with an average academic standing of at least 'B'during the last two years of full-time study (or equivalent). To assist in identifying a suitable thesisadvisor(s), applicants should submit a short statement of research interests. Supportive letters of

reference are essential and should outline the applicant's strengths and weaknesses. Students may beadmitted in the Fall, Winter or Summer semesters. The University of Guelph requires that applicants fromsome foreign institutions have a MSc (or equivalent) degree before they are considered for admission tothe University of Guelph's MSc program.


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Degree Requirements

A program of prescribed courses (at least 1.5 credits of 6000 level courses) and additional courses isestablished with the student's advisory committee. All MSc candidates must complete a thesis andpresent a seminar in conjunction with the final oral examination. Students are required to participate in theSeminarPLNT*6400 and in a Departmental Colloquium course dealing with current topics. Students areexpected to participate in Departmental events, with particular emphasis on the seminar series and posterday.

PhD Program

The Department of Plant Agriculture offers a PhD program in three broad fields of the Plant Sciences: 1)plant genetics and breeding; 2) plant physiology and biochemistry; and 3) crop production systems.Students conduct research on topics within these fields.

Admission Requirements

The usual requirement for admission into the PhD program is a MSc degree by thesis in a fieldappropriate to their proposed area of specialization with a minimum 'B' average and supportive letters ofreference. Direct admission to the PhD program is permitted to applicants holding an honoursbaccalaureate degree and demonstrating extraordinary academic and research capabilities. It is alsopossible for a student to transfer from the MSc without completing the requirements for that degree if thestudent has an excellent academic record and has strong research progress that can be expanded to thedoctoral level. The request for transfer must be initiated by the student and must be done no earlier thanthe end of the second semester and no later than the end of the fourth semester. Applicants shouldsubmit a statement of research interests, background experiences, and career goals to assist in theidentification of an appropriate faculty adviser with the resources necessary to support the thesisresearch. Students may be admitted in the Fall, Winter or Spring semesters. In some instances,applicants who already hold a MSc may be required to initially register in the MSc program.

Degree Requirements

The major emphasis in the PhD program is on research and the preparation and defense of anacceptable thesis. All PhD candidates must complete a thesis and present a seminar -in conjunction withthe final oral examination. Students are required to participate in the SeminarPLNT*6400 and in aDepartmental Colloquium course dealing with current topics. There are no other specific courserequirements. It is usual for most students, in consultation with their advisory committee, to select someappropriate courses in preparation for the qualifying examination and thesis research. The qualifyingexamination is in two parts (written and oral) and evaluates the student's knowledge of their field ofspecialization and related topics. The qualifying examination is taken no later than the fifth semester. Forstudents who have transferred from the MSc program or have been admitted directly to the PhD programfrom a BSc, the qualifying examination is taken no later than the seventh semester. The advisorycommittee is required to submit a written evaluation of the student's performance in research and thestudent's potential as a researcher. Upon completion of the qualifying examination, the student becomes

a candidate for the PhD degree.All students are expected to participate in Departmental events, with particular emphasis on the seminarseries and poster day.


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Collaborative Programs

Toxicology MSc/PhD

The Department of Plant Agriculture participates in the MSc/PhD program in toxicology. Please consultthe Toxicology listing for a detailed description of the MSc/PhD collaborative program.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/toxicology/


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course profiles

Plant Genetics and Breeding

PLNT*6100 Advanced Crop Breeding F [0.50]

The practical consideration of genetic theory and biological limitations to improving plant populations and

developing cultivars will be discussed. Current and emerging breeding methodologies and sources of

variation used to achieve plant breeding goals will be examined through lectures, paper discussion, site

visits and invited talks.

PLNT*6130 Corn Breeding W [0.25]

Principles of corn breeding with emphasis on germplasm enhancement and methods of improving

breeding populations as sources of inbred lines for hybrid programs and for direct use as improved

varieties.

External Course Code(s): Offered in even years

PLNT*6150 Plant Breeding -The Profession W [0.25]

The course will address professional aspects of plant breeding including: legal/regulatory issues, ethical

issues related to germplasm, and rights and responsibilities related to intellectual property under UPOV

and World Patent Organization conventions.

External Course Code(s): Offered in odd years

PLNT*6160 Quantitative Genetic Variation in Crop Populations W [0.25]

Fundamentals of quantitative genetics. Topics will include gene and genotype frequencies, forces

affecting equilibrium, small population size, inbreeding, means, variances, covariances and resemblance

among relatives. Lecture topics will be expanded through discussion of classic and current papers.


PLNT*6250 Colloquium in Plant Genetics and Breeding U [0.25]

An open discussion course designed to review and critically analyse contemporary issues in plant

genetics and breeding.

PLNT*6260 Advanced Crop Genetics W [0.50]

A lecture and discussion course on some of the recent advances in genetics as they pertain to crop

improvement. Topics will include: the molecular basis of selected agronomic traits, molecular marker

assisted selection, isolation of plant genes and plant transformation systems.


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PLNT*6500 Applied Bioinformatics W [0.50]

The goal of this course is to provide an introductory understanding of the databases and methods used incomputational molecular biology research. Topics covered will include: reviewing major molecular

databases and their structures, constructing sequence alignments, constructing phylogenics, and finding

motifs and genes in biological sequences. Lab sessions will include an introduction to Unix and Perl for

the biologist and hands-on use of several molecular data analysis programs.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level statistics class (such as STAT*2040 or STAT*2100) and

undergraduate level molecular biology class (such as MBG*2020).

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

PLNT*6010 Physiology of Crop Yield W [0.50]

Physiological and environmental principles as they relate to the growth of crop plants and communities.

Plant and environmental characteristics determining transpiration, photosynthesis, leaf growth and

reproductive growth and development. Simulation of plant growth.

External Course Code(s): Offered in even years.

PLNT*6110 Postharvest Physiology W [0.50]

Discussion of the physiological effects of controlled and supplemental environments or treatments on

horticultural crops. Emphasis is on current problems and research.

External Course Code(s): Offered in odd years.

PLNT*6220 Advanced Studies in Pomology W [0.50]

Discussion of current problems and research on fruit crop production and physiology.


PLNT*6230 Colloquium in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry U [0.25]

An open discussion course designed to review and critically analyze contemporary issues in plant

physiology and biochemistry.

PLNT*6290 Physiological Genetics of Higher Plants F [0.50]

A lecture and discussion course examining classical and molecular genetic investigations for

understanding the genetic basis and regulation of physiological processes in plants.

External Course Code(s): Offered in odd

years.


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PLNT*6320 Metabolic Processes in Crop Plants F [0.50]

A comprehensive examination of the metabolic mechanisms and versatility whereby autotrophic

organisms sustain themselves. Emphasis will be placed on our current understanding of the regulation

and integration of metabolic processes in plants and their physiological and agricultural significance

including available research methodologies.

Prerequisite(s): one undergraduate course in biochemistry

Restriction(s): no auditing without permission of Instructor

Crop Production Systems

PLNT*6240 Colloquium in Crop Production and Management U [0.25]

An open discussion course designed to review and critically analyze contemporary issues in crop

production and management.

General

PLNT*6050 Principles and Application of Plant Tissue Culture F [0.50]

The course involves lecture and discussions of fundamental and applied aspects of plant tissue culture.

Topics will include the role of tissue culture in understanding plant development, physiology and

genetics, and its commercial applications in horticulture and forestry.

External Course Code(s): Offered in odd years.

PLNT*6080 Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management F [0.50]

Epidemiology and management of plant diseases caused by fungi, viruses, and bacteria. (Offered in

alternate years.)

PLNT*6170 Statistics in Plant Agriculture W [0.50]

The application of statistical techniques to research in plant agriculture. SAS will be the software used to

perform data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on statistical principles, the design of experiments, the

testing of hypotheses, and communication of findings to other scientists.

PLNT*6400 Seminar F,W [0.25]

All graduate students present a departmental seminar on their research proposal no later than the

second semester. Each student is expected to participate in the seminars of colleagues and faculty.


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PLNT*6450 Plant Agriculture International Field Tour U [0.25]

A field course designed to increase student's knowledge of primary field and animal agricultural

production systems. To explore the environmental and political issues related to international agriculture

and to understand the role of agri-business in the rural economy.

Restriction(s): CROP*4260 if PLNT*6450 is field tour to mid-west USA

information on financial assistance

Graduate students have a number of funding options. This section explains how employment, awards,grants, loans and bursaries may factor into your funding equation.

For the most up-to-date list of awards please see

http://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/calendar/gradawards/index.shtml

A listing and description of external scholarships/fellowships/ awards that students may hold whileregistered at Guelph are maintained in Student Financial Services.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

NSERC Postgraduate ScholarshipsThere is an annual competition for entry-level/continuing master's scholarships and entry-level/continuingdoctoral scholarships. NSERC eligibility regulations are subject to change. Eligible applicants must beCanadians or permanent residents and have at least an 'A-' average (first-class standing) in each of thelast two years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study, as of August 31 of the year of application.

Eligible undergraduate students must apply in the September that is at least eight months prior toentering a graduate program.

Eligible graduate students must apply in the September that is at least eight months prior to when theaward would begin.

Students currently registered at a Canadian university must apply for NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships(PGSM or PGSD) through the appropriate office at the university of registration and follow its proceduresand deadline dates for application submission. At Guelph, applications for postgraduate scholarships aremade through the Student Financial Services.

Students who are not currently registered (more than 12 months since the last month of registration) in aCanadian University must apply directly to NSERC and follow NSERC application procedures and

submission deadlines. Applications are available at any Canadian university or write to NSERC just priorto the September application period at: Scholarships and Fellowships Division, Natural Sciences andEngineering Research Council, Constitution Square, Tower 11, 14th Floor, 350 Albert Street, Ottawa,Ontario, K1A 1H5.


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NSERC offers a limited number of specialized postgraduate awards which are listed in the applicationmaterials each September. Students in the appropriate disciplines are advised to review these annually.

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships

Application forms are available for Canadians and permanent residents in the office of research atCanadian universities. There are various application deadline dates and postdoctoral award programs;doctoral students should note that some awards require application up to one year before doctoral degreecompletion.

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)These are awarded through an annual competition for students. OGS eligibility regulations are subject tochange.There are two competitions: (i) for applicants who are Canadians or permanent residents, and (ii) forinternational students who are in a graduate program in Ontario and on a student visa. Eligible applicantsmust have at least an 'A-' average (first-class standing) in each of the last two years of full-time study orequivalent part-time study, as of the September of application:

Eligible undergraduate students must apply in the September that is at least eight months prior to the

tenure of the award.

Continuing graduate students must apply in the September before receiving an award for the second yearof a master's program or any of the first five years of a doctoral program.

Students registered at an Ontario university must apply for an OGS through the appropriate awards officeat the university where they are currently registered and follow its procedures and deadline dates forapplication submission; students should investigate this opportunity early in September. At Guelph,applications for OGS are made through Student Financial Services.

Canadians and permanent residents who are not currently registered must apply directly to the OGSprogram and follow OGS application procedures and submission deadlines. Applications are available atany Ontario university or write to the OGS program just prior to the September application period at:

Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program, Student Support Branch, Ministry of Training, Colleges andUniversities, P.O. Box 4500, 189 Red River Road, 4th Floor, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6G9.

Ontario Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology(OGSST)The Ontario government, in partnership with the private sector, rewards excellence in graduate studies inscience and technology through Ontario Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology which arevalued at $5000 per semester. Full-time Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are registered upto semester six of a master's program and semester fifteen of a doctoral program and who have a firstclass standing in each of their last two years of study are eligible for consideration. Students do not applyfor these awards; graduate co-ordinators nominate students each semester on the basis of academicexcellence as evidenced by transcripts, research ability or potential, communication and leadership skills.The OGSST is tenable with all other awards up to a total of $10,000 per fiscal year and cannot be held atthe same time as an Ontario Graduate Scholarship. It can be held for two years as master's student and

for four years as a doctoral student to a lifetime maximum of four years.

AwardsGraduate Research Assistant (GRA)Graduate students may be supported through research grants received by faculty members from externalagencies or governments. The student's research must contribute to the research of the faculty memberunder whose direction it is conducted. It must be used in the preparation of the student's thesis


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The dollar value of GRA stipends are based on the external granting agencies' guidelines on support ofgraduate students through research operating grants. GRAs must be approved by the department chairor school director on the recommendation of the adviser.

The university provides a T4A tax information slip each year to students with GRAs. For income taxpurposes, the T4A documents the funds received through any graduate research assistantships. Theseslips are mailed to students in late February each year, for the previous tax year

Scholarshipshttp://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/calendar/gradawards/index.shtmlThe Graduate Calendar has a complete list of internal awards grouped by student eligibility, i.e., bycollege or department affiliation and/or as awards for which students are eligible from across campus.The university reserves the right to amend these awards subject to the availability of funds.

Full-time and part-time students are eligible for all internal awards, unless otherwise stated in the eligibilityclause.

Students are eligible for internal award consideration from the time they have accepted an offer ofadmission to a graduate program until they have graduated from that program (or exceeded the semesterlimit for their program); students must be registered in order to receive these awards. Students granted aleave of absence (see section 3.4) may defer acceptance of internal awards or interrupt acceptance ofcontinuing awards until after the approved leave with the permission of the appropriate awards committee

The university provides a T4A tax information slip to students each year. For income tax purposes, theseforms document the money received by students in the form of awards, including department, school,college and university awards. These slips are mailed to students in late February each year, for theprevious tax year.

Please note that Student Financial Services will apply all internal awards against outstanding balances onstudent's accounts unless prior arrangements have been made.

Travel Research GrantsGraduate students may receive travel research grants to assist them in their research. Travel researchgrants are given to cover your traveling expenses, including all reasonable amounts for meals andlodging, while away from home in the course of your research work.

The University provides a T4A tax information slip to students each year. Although it should be reportedas income as provided in the Income Tax Act, you are able to deduct the full amount of the describedexpenses up to the amount of the grant. You should attach to your income tax return a list of theexpenses you are deducting from the research grant. These expenses should only include those listedabove. You do not have to attach receipts but should keep them in case you are later asked for them.

Entrance awards

Entry-level (semester-one) students in all departments are considered without award application for mostinternal awards prior to arrival and registration (see also college/school and university awarddescriptions). Students will normally be included in entrance-award competitions held after the date onwhich they accepted an offer of admission. It is strongly recommended that a completed application forgraduate study be received at least six months prior to the date when the student hopes to begingraduate study. This will ensure consideration for all possible entrance awards for which the student iseligible. Students who apply less than six months in advance may miss some internal award competitionsbut will still be considered for appropriate awards not yet distributed.


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ACCESS AwardsTerms and ConditionsTo be eligible for an ACCESS AWARD students must meet government mandated terms under the

Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) program. Students must:be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;be an Ontario resident as defined by:

lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of full-time postsecondary study; or

the students spouse lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of thecurrent year full-time post-secondary study period; or

the students parent(s)/stepparent(s)/legal guardian/official sponsor has lived in Ontario for atleast 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of the current year full-time post-secondary study period

demonstrate financial need as determined by the University of Guelph Needs Assessmentprocedures.

In-course awards

Students continuing in a graduate program of study are automatically considered for some awards andmust make application for others. A list and description of all internal awards is available at InternalAwards.http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradawards/gradawards-uwia.shtml

BursariesA limited number of emergency bursaries and/or student loans are available for students whounexpectedly find themselves in difficult circumstances. Students should discuss these unexpecteddifficulties/costs with their adviser and graduate co-ordinator. If unresolved financial difficulties remain,they should then proceed to Student Financial Services. These funds are specifically designed to coveremergency/acute/unexpected/one-time-only situations requiring compassion and are not designed tocover registration and living costs associated with the normal continuation of study.

EmploymentGraduate Teaching Assistant(GTA)Students appointed as graduate teaching assistants will be asked to perform only teaching-related duties.These may include preparing and conducting tutorials, laboratories and seminars; grading assignments,reports and examinations, and performing other related duties. Students may hold a GTA in a departmentin which they are not registered.

A copy of the collective agreement between the university and CUPE local 3913 unit 1, covering GTAemployment, is available for students appointed as GTAs. Students are expected to familiarizethemselves with these regulations. The GTA rate of pay is established annually.

The university provides T4 and T4A tax information slips each year to students with GTAs. These formsdocument the appropriate taxable portions of GTA funding. These slips are mailed to students in late

February each year, for the previous tax year.

Graduate Service Assistant(GSA)The university provides a T4 tax information slip each year to students with GSAs. For income taxpurposes, these forms document the money received through any GSA appointment(s). These slips aremailed to students in late February each year, for the previous tax year.


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Typically, the services provided by GSAs fall into two categories: Work that is directly related to theacademic enterprise but not properly a GTA or GRA. Examples of these services include the preparationof academic or administrative reports and the compilation of statistics for departmental use. This workmay not contribute to the student's thesis research. A copy of the collective agreement between the

university and CUPE local 3913 unit 1, covering GSA(i) employment, is available for students appointedas GSA(i)s. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with these regulations. The GSA(i) rate ofpay is established annually. GSA(ii): Work that is not directly related to the academic enterprise.Examples of these services include locking/unlocking doors, cooking, cashiering, snow removal, andlifeguarding. Students are paid at the appropriate hourly rate set by Human Resources for the appropriatekind of work.

GrantSome governments/agencies provide research support for students to enter and complete graduatedegrees. Common examples would be (i) international government agencies funding students from theirhome country to study abroad, including in Canada (students should review what is available throughtheir home country) and (ii) Canadian agencies funding study in specific areas of research (studentsshould review opportunities through the office of research and/or appropriate office at the university inwhich they are registered).

Student LoansEach provincial government and the Canadian government provide loans for undergraduate and graduateeducation to Canadians and permanent residents (subject to minimum residency requirements). Thesefunds are not available to international students. Students should review the student loan policies of theirhome province; student loan information is normally available through universities but students shouldnote that provincial loan forms and initial application procedures may only be available through astudent's home province.

BursariesSome agencies, clubs and private organizations provide student bursaries for members and theirimmediate families; students should review what is available through any of these organizations.

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