Programme Overview

The department is part of the Faculty of Agriculture at AISECT University- Hazaribag (Jharkhand), that responsible for the development and promotion of the horticulture sector, which includes the cultivation and management of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, and medicinal and aromatic plants and post-harvest technology. Its vision is to establish a vibrant and sustainable horticulture sector that ensures nutritional security, employment generation, environmental sustainability, and enhanced income for farmers. Its Mission is to promote the adoption of modern and scientific horticultural practices, enhance productivity, quality, and value addition of horticultural produce, strengthen infrastructure for post-harvest management, processing, and has a wide scope, covering Crop Diversification, Post-Harvest Management, Research & Development,Training & Extension Services, Subsidy and Scheme Implementation, Direct benefits to farmers and Export Promotion

  • 2 Years

    Duration of programme

  • Post Graduate

    Level of Study

Key Highlights

Fruit Development Branch
Vegetable Development Branch
Floriculture Branch
Spices & Medicinal Plants Division
Protected Cultivation Branch

How will you benefit

Availing Government Schemes & Subsidies for Planting material (fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, Protected cultivation (polyhouses, greenhouses) and Cold storage, ripening chambers, and processing units
Training & Skill Development onOrganic farming, Greenhouse management,post-harvest handling and processing
Access to Quality Planting Material to nurseries and affiliated centres for supplying certified seeds, grafts, and saplings.
Financial& Technical Assistance onCrop selection, Pest and disease management, Fertilizer usage, andIrrigation techniques.

What will you study

Internships & Practical Training on Grafting, budding, propagation, Protected cultivation (playhouses, shade nets) and post-harvest handling.

Participation in Events & Competitions in Krishi Melas (Agri Fairs), Crop exhibitions, quiz competitions, and innovation contests and State- and national-level horticulture summits

Exposure to Latest Technologies like Drip irrigation, fertigation systems, Tissue culture, vertical farming, hydroponics, post-harvest technology and cold chain management

Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable Crops

  • PO-1- Students will be able to acquire a thorough understanding of horticultural science, including crop production (fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, medicinal), management of soil-water-nutrients, plant breeding, and integrated plant protection.
  • PO-2- Students will be able to develop advanced practical skills in operating farm machinery, managing nurseries and greenhouses, applying grafting techniques, using modern irrigation systems, and implementing post-harvest technologies such as value addition and processing.
  • PO-3- Students will enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to ensure precise diagnosis and practical remedies for pest, disease, and nutrient problems at the field level in horticultural crops.
  • PO-4- Students will be able to learn how to advocate for and carry out sustainable agricultural methods pertinent to vegetable farming, such as organic farming, integrated pest and nutrient management, and conservation of soil and water.
  • PO-5- Students will be able to cultivate robust communication and extension abilities to engage effectively with stakeholders and facilitate the transfer of horticultural technologies via training and advisory services.
  • PO-6-Students will be able to carry out autonomous research, scrutinize intricate data sets, and explain results in a way that adds to the existing body of knowledge in vegetable science.
  • PO-7- Students will be able to acquire expertise in utilizing advanced production technologies such as hydroponics, aeroponics, vertical farming, and precision agriculture to enhance vegetable cultivation.
  • PO-8- Students will be able to develop a basic grasp of horticultural value chains, market dynamics, and entrepreneurial principles to recognize and chase business prospects in the vegetable sector.
  • PO-9- Students will grasp national and international policies, schemes, and regulatory frameworks pertaining to horticultural production, trade, quality standards, and intellectual property.
  • PO-10- Students will be able to devise strategies and utilize expertise to bolster the climate resilience and adaptability of vegetable cropping systems in the face of negative impacts and new challenges.
  • PO-11- Students will acquire knowledge on how to apply quality control practices and grasp the certification procedures for horticultural products, guaranteeing compliance with food safety and quality standards at both national and international levels.  
  • PO-12- Students will be able to show comprehension of ethical considerations, social responsibilities, and the societal effects of horticultural practices, while advocating for fair and sustainable food systems.

  • PSO-1-Mastery of Horticultural Crop Production on Cultivating and managing fruit, vegetable, ornamental, medicinal, and spice crops effectively. And use scientific crop production techniques suited to different agro-climatic zones.
  • PSO-2-Nursery and Propagation Skills to gain expertise in propagation techniques like grafting, budding, cutting, and tissue culture.
  • PSO-3-Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition  to handle harvesting, grading, packaging, storage, and processing of horticultural produce and to Prepare value-added products like jams, jellies, pickles, essential oils, and herbal exactivities5
  • PSO-4-Protected Cultivation and Water Management to manage crops under protected conditions (polyhouse, greenhouse, net house).
  • PSO-5-Research and Technological Application in field trials, experiments, and research activities, precision farming methods, and new technologies in horticulture.

  • PEO-1-Graduates will be competent to conduct scientific research on crop improvement, pest and disease management, climate-resilient cultivation practices, and sustainable production systems to contribute to the development of the vegetable industry.
  • PEO-2-Graduates will be well-prepared for professional roles in research institutions, horticulture departments, agribusiness firms, seed companies, and as entrepreneurs in vegetable farming and value-chain development.
  • PEO-3-Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical responsibility and environmental awareness, promoting sustainable practices and technologies that enhance nutritional security, farmer income, and rural development.

Curriculum

  • Production of Cool Season Vegetable Crops
  • Production of Warm Season Vegetable Crops
  • Growth and Development of Vegetable Crops
  • Export-Oriented Fruit Production
  • Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences
  • Library and Information Services
  • Intellectual Property and Its Management in Agriculture.

  • Principles of Vegetable Breeding
  • Protected Cultivation of Vegetable Crops
  • Seed Production of Vegetable Crops
  • Postharvest Management of Horticultural Produce
  • Experimental Designs
  • Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques
  • Master Research

  • Production of Spice Crops
  • Laboratory Techniques in Postharvest Management
  • Technical Writing and Communications Skills
  • Agricultural Research
  • Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes
  • Master's Seminar
  • Master Research.

  • Master Research

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Government Sector Jobs
Research & Higher Education
Private Sector Opportunities
Entrepreneurship

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

B. Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

Horticulture, Forestry (Minimum 55%)

 

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