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-Core Knowledge of Horticultural Science like Fruit, vegetable, flower, spice, and medicinal crop production, Soil, water, and nutrient management, Plant breeding and genetics and Plant protection (against pests, diseases, and weeds)
  • PO-2-Practical Skills & Hands-on Training to operate farm machinery, manage nurseries, and work in greenhouses. Skills in pruning, grafting, budding, and using irrigation systems like drip/sprinkler, Handling post-harvest technologies, value addition, and product processing.
  • PO-3-Problem-Solving &Critical Thinking to solve field-level problems, diagnose pest, disease, and nutrient issues and suggest practical solutions.
  • PO-4-Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Farming Practices to Promote environmentally sustainable techniques likeOrganic farming, Integrated pest and nutrient management and Soil and water conservations.
  • PO-5-Communication & Extension Skills to develop ability to communicate with farmers, officials, and agri-business professionals and capacity to transfer horticultural technologies through training demonstrations, and farm advisory.

  • 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-Professional Competence for graduates to acquire strong foundational knowledge in horticultural sciences and practices, enabling them to pursue successful careers in the horticulture industry, research, and education.
  • PEO-2-Lifelong Learning and Higher Education for graduates to engage in lifelong learning, pursue higher education (like M.Sc. or Ph.D.), and adapt to advancements in horticultural technologies and methodologies.
  • PEO-3-Entrepreneurship and Innovation for graduates to develop entrepreneurial skills and innovative thinking for establishing and managing horticulture-based enterprises such as nurseries, greenhouses, and value-added product units.
  • PEO-4-Ethical and Sustainable Practices for graduates to understand and apply ethical, environmental, and sustainable practices in horticulture, contributing to the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity.
  • PEO-5-Communication and Leadership for graduates to demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to contribute positively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.

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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