1. Seed Science and Engineering.
The discipline of seed science and engineering covers a wide range of fields, including crop physiology and ecology, seed production technology, seed management and other aspects. The postgraduate entrance examination direction is mainly focused on the following directions:
Crop physiology and ecology: mainly study the law of crop growth and development and its relationship with the environment, and explore the principles and technologies of high yield, high quality, high efficiency, ecology and safe production of crops.
Seed production technology: focus on seed breeding technology, including key technologies such as hybrid seed production, parental breeding, and improved seed breeding, and pay attention to the breeding of new varieties and the innovation of germplasm resources.
Seed management: mainly research seed marketing, enterprise management, policies and regulations, etc., and cultivate professionals with modern seed enterprise management and marketing capabilities.
Agricultural information technology: Combined with the needs of the agricultural field, use information technology means to collect, process, analyze and apply agricultural data, and cultivate senior talents who master agricultural information technology.
2. Employment direction of seed science and engineering.
Graduates of the Seed Science and Engineering program have a solid professional foundation and strong practical ability, and have a wide range of employment fields. The main employment directions include:
Agricultural research institutions: engaged in seed science-related research, participating in agricultural science and technology innovation and achievement transformation.
Seed enterprises: engaged in seed production, processing, marketing and enterprise management, etc., and contribute to the development of modern agriculture.
Agricultural technology extension and service: Spread advanced agricultural technology and concepts to grassroots farmers and promote the improvement of agricultural production level.
Agricultural management department: engaged in agricultural policy formulation, agricultural project planning and management, etc.
Agricultural educational institutions: engaged in agricultural education and training, and cultivate more talents with professional skills and knowledge.
International cooperation and exchange in agriculture: Participate in international agricultural cooperation projects to promote the exchange and cooperation of agricultural technology at home and abroad.
Ecological protection and environmental governance: use professional knowledge to carry out ecological restoration, environmental governance and other work, and contribute to the construction of ecological civilization.
Agricultural e-commerce and new **: Combine Internet technology and new ** platform to carry out agricultural e-commerce and brand promotion.
3. What are the general postgraduate schools?
Here are some of the general graduate schools with seed science and engineering disciplines:
China Agricultural University: As a top university in the field of agriculture in China, China Agricultural University has strong faculty and scientific research strength in the field of seed science and engineering. The university's crop physiology, ecology and seed production technology are in a leading position in China.
Nanjing Agricultural University: Nanjing Agricultural University is an important agricultural higher education institution in East China, and its seed science and engineering disciplines enjoy a high reputation in China. Key research areas include crop genetics and breeding, seed production technology and management.
Northwest A&F University: As an important agricultural research town in Northwest China, Northwest A&F University has strong strength in seed science and engineering. The university has achieved fruitful results in the innovation of crop germplasm resources and the breeding of new varieties.
Shandong Agricultural University: Shandong Agricultural University is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, and its seed science and engineering discipline has a certain reputation in China. The university has made important breakthroughs in hybrid seed production technology and improved seed breeding system.
Henan Agricultural University: Henan Agricultural University is located in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, and its seed science and engineering discipline focuses on practice and application. The university has strong strength in crop physiology and ecology and seed production technology, and provides strong support for agricultural production in Henan Province and even the whole country.
Sichuan Agricultural University: Sichuan Agricultural University is located in Ya'an, Sichuan Province, and its seed science and engineering discipline has a high reputation in southwest China. The university has made a series of research achievements in crop genetics, breeding and seed management.