Horticulture

Horticultural  Science

• Introduction to Horticulture: Definition, branches, importance and scope of horticulture; 
• Propagation of horticultural crops: Advantages, disadvantages, method and techniques, construction of green house, lath
  house and mist house; 
• Production technology of the following horticultural crops: Production statistics, soil climate, varieties, propagation, cultural practices, pest management and harvesting of banana, papaya, pineapple, mango, jackfruit, litchi, potato, tomato and cauliflower; 
• Harvesting and post harvest handling of horticultural crops: Harvesting, curing, grading, packing, processing, shipment and marketing of
  horticultural produces.

Practical 

• Layout and designing of green house, lath house and mist house; identification and use of nursery
  equipment; 
• identification of horticultural crops; 
• preparation of seedbed and seedling raising; 
• methods of planting of horticultural crops; propagation practices of different horticultural crops.