The mission of the Department of Horticultural Sciences is to improve the quality of life for Texas citizens through the aesthetic disciplines of horticulture and the production of high quality fruits and vegetables. The department conducts research, teaching, and extension programs in all horticultural commodities and disciplines. It provides technical advancements through original basic and applied research programs and delivers these advancements to the academic community, industry, and consumers through teaching, extension, and public service programs.
The department is striving for excellence by the incorporation of molecular, genetic, biological, and computer technologies into all programs. These technologies will be integrated with traditional methods where possible, and will serve as the nucleus of new thrusts where appropriate. Every effort will be made to communicate the need for technological advancement to our traditional clientele.
(Our mission is accomplished through the development and writing of a strategic plan. We recently completed the development of our strategic plan for 1994-1998.)