The PhD in Pomology at Anhui Agricultural University in Hefei, China, is a research-oriented doctoral degree offered under the discipline of Pomology, which is part of the university’s suite of doctoral programs in agricultural and horticultural sciences. Pomology as a discipline focuses on the biology, breeding, cultivation, physiology, protection, and post-harvest science of fruit crops, equipping students with advanced expertise applicable to both scientific research and fruit industry innovation. At AAU, Pomology is authorized as a doctoral program with a typical duration of 3–4 years of full-time study, during which doctoral candidates take advanced coursework in specialized subjects and conduct independent original research leading to a dissertation that contributes new scientific knowledge to the field of fruit science. The program is structured to build deep competencies in areas such as fruit tree genetics and breeding, physiological ecology, integrated orchard management, fruit quality and safety, and modern horticultural technologies.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
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