{"id":49,"date":"2019-12-30T12:15:13","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T12:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/haramaya.edu.et\/caes\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:24:32","slug":"school-of-plant-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/caes\/academics\/school-of-plant-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"School of Plant Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"49\" class=\"elementor elementor-49\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25506a24 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25506a24\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-327ef969\" data-id=\"327ef969\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee330b elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"9ee330b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1661\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1661\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Background<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1662\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1662\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Programs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1663\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1663\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Staff<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1664\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1664\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Contact<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1661\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Background<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1661\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1661\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ol>\n<li>HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE SCHOOL OF PLANT SCIENCES<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The School of plant science is the pioneer department that has laid the foundation of teaching and research in crop science at the university. It was established in then College of Agriculture and mechanical arts in 1959. In the wake of its establishment, it began training for BSc degrees. Currently the school comprises four programs, namely Agronomy &amp; Crop Ecology, Crop protection, Horticulture and Genetics &amp; Plant Breeding. The School launched the 1st M.Sc. program in the fields of Agronomy, Horticulture and Crop Protection in1979.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of the success it achieved over the years in teaching and research, the School further launched PhD programs in Agronomy, Plant Pathology and Plant Breeding in the year 2001\/2002 and expanded to many other M.Sc. and PhD programs is among the early efforts of the School in trying to meet the postgraduate level trained manpower needs of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Besides of teaching both undergraduate and post-graduate (M.Sc. and PhD) courses, the academic staff of the School is successfully running large number of research and extension projects funded by various national and international agencies and serving communities.<\/p>\n<p>1.1.General objectives of the School<\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>To produce qualified and competent graduates in the field of plant science\nTo develop scientific crop production technologies\nTo promote the dissemination of improved technologies\nTo give community based services<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>1.1 Vision<\/p>\n<p>To be a center of excellence in teaching, research and community service in crop production and managements through efficient utilization of available resources.<\/p>\n<p>1.2 Mission<\/p>\n<p>To produce highly qualified plant scientists through quality theoretical and practical teaching, who will envious work to tackle the poverty of rural population in particular and the nation at large, and to develop and disseminate problem solving crop production technologies through conducting demand- driven research.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1662\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Programs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1662\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1662\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>6.PROGRAMS UNDER THE SCHOOL OF PLANT SCIENCES<\/p>\n<p>The School has got four different programs:<\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>HORTICULTURE PROGRAM\nCROP PROTECTION PROGRAM\nGENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING PROGRAM\nAGRONOMY AND CROP ECOLOGY<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>6.6 HORTICULTURE PROGRAM<\/p>\n<p>6.6.1 Overview of Horticulture Program<\/p>\n<p>Horticulture is the science, art and industry of plant cultivation that is engaged with fruits, berries and nuts, vegetables, herbs, spices, stimulants, medicinal plants as well as ornamentals such as flowers, trees and shrubs.It is unique as a scientific field of study in that it often utilizes artistic expression to aid the design of human landscapes and to restore natural environments. At its core, it is an environmental science that recognizes humans are dependent on their environment for sustenance and wellbeing. In general, horticulture has a key role to play, in the global challenge to provide a growing world population with nutritious food, produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way and moreover produces the whole spectrum of ornamental plants. To this end, the Horticulture Program, under the School of Plant Sciences is running graduate programs in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy since 1978\/80. It thrives based on the three strategic pillars \u2018excellence in teaching; research and community engagement\u2019 of the university by delivering applied and basic horticultural topics related with plant-soil interactions, plant physiology, landscape designing, floriculture, pre and post-harvest handling, crops improvement and horticultural crops seed production and propagation; conducting research in various aspects of horticultural crops and outreach technologies for sustainable development of horticulture sector.<\/p>\n<p>Figure 5: View of lighthouse found under the Horticulture Program<br \/>6.6.2 Mission, Vision and Value of the Horticulture Program<br \/>7.1.2.1 Mission of Horticulture Program<\/p>\n<p>To produce qualified, competent, problem solving and creative graduates in the fields of horticulture disciplines, undertake problem solving researches, generate and share knowledge and technologies, and provide demand-driven and transformative community service.<\/p>\n<p>7.1.2.2. Vision<\/p>\n<p>The program has a vision of becoming one of the \u2018center of excellence in advanced horticulture both in rural and urban community\u2019 in Africa and the best in the country that can significantly contribute in sustainable development of the sector and poverty reduction program through generating qualified graduates and technologies that can boost the production, productivity and marketing of horticultural crops; advocate for practical and science-based environmental stewardship, enhance the quality of life as well as in contributing new scientific knowledge and theories to the world scientific community.<\/p>\n<p>Figure 6: Flowers and Fruit Researches of the Horticulture Program<br \/>7.1.2.3. Core Values<\/p>\n<p>Horticulture program is committed to the following core values:<\/p>\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Academic freedom: A strong commitment to a free and democratic academic environment where individuals inquire, investigate and engage in relevant academic practices and development.\nPerseverance: A commitment and dedication to perform assigned duties to the best of one\u2019s knowledge and abilities.\nGood governance: The practice of democratic, transparent, inclusive, responsible and accountable leadership and management and promotion of the principle of equal opportunity.\nRespect for diversity: A culture of equity and fairness in all forms of practices; a conviction for the respect of all people without sexual, class, racial, ethnic, religious, and regional discriminations.\nProfessionalism: A commitment to a high standard of professional integrity and ethics.\nCollaborative spirit: Culture of working cooperatively intra and inter schools or college(s) within the university and with other stakeholders; developing the \u201cwe\u201d spirit and joint responsibility.\nFostering creativity\/innovation: Develop a culture for generating new ideas, processes, services, technologies and entrepreneurial skill.\nRespect for nature and environment: All endeavors of the program should be environment friendly.<\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1663\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Staff<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1663\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1663\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\">Tab Content<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1664\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Contact<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1664\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1664\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>contact us<br><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABOUT PROGRAM STAFF STUDENT CONTACT ABOUT . 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