This program is designed to researchers, professionals and graduate students who are willing to specialize in the field of Plant Pathology, training students for teaching and research in areas such as cell and molecular biology related to plant-pathogen interactions, plant disease, and phytopathogen characterization.
Degrees and time to completion
The program offers the degrees of Master and Doctor in Sciences, both full-time, and the maximum time to completion is 30, 42 and 54 months respectively for the Master, Doctor and Straight-through Doctor degree programs.
Research fields
- Cell and molecular biology of pant-pathogen interactions
- Plant disease control
- Plant disease epidemiology
- Phytopathogens: identification, variability and pathogenicity mechanisms
- Plant resistance to pathogens
How to Apply
Application deadlines and checklist
Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
Theses and dissertations defended at the University of São Paulo starting in 2001 have been made available for online research and download. The project is associated with the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD), sponsored by UNESCO and provides the option of browsing the Plant Pathology program catalog by thesis, dissertation, author or college.
Program Coordinator
