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LSU offers the PhD in Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology with opportunities for specialization in plant pathology or crop physiology. The PhD program in plant pathology requires a minimum of 56-57 credit hours of coursework and research credits, while the program in crop physiology requires 55 credit hours. The PhD program in each area of specialization also requires a qualifying examination, general examination, and final defense of the dissertation.