The comprehensive syllabus encompasses plant science, crop production, pest control, and post-harvest technology, providing a holistic horticultural education.
Syllabus and subjects in B.Tech Horticulture
The B.Tech in Horticulture syllabus is a comprehensive and specialized program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the science and art of cultivating plants for various purposes. This curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including plant biology, soil science, pest and disease management, crop production, and post-harvest technology. Students learn about sustainable farming practices, greenhouse management, and precision agriculture techniques. They also explore the cultivation of various horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and medicinal herbs. The program emphasizes hands-on training, fieldwork, and research projects to ensure students develop practical skills and a strong foundation in horticultural science. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to contribute to the agricultural and horticultural sectors, promoting sustainable and efficient cultivation practices to meet the growing demand for high-quality horticultural products.
1st Year OR 1st & 2nd Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) HorticultureS.no | Subjects |
1 | Primer on Horticulture |
2 | Nursery Technology of Horticultural Crops |
3 | Principles of Genetics and methods of plant breeding in horticultural crops
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4 | Principles of Analytical Chemistry
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5 | Crop Physiology
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6 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Meteorology
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7 | Principles of Agricultural Economics
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2nd Year OR 3rd & 4th Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Horticulture
S.No | Subjects |
1 | Commercial temperate vegetable culture |
2 | Commercial Production of Spices and Plantation Crops |
3 | Fundamentals of Entomology |
4 | Principles of Seed Production and Quality control in Horticultural crops |
5 | Seed production technology of horticultural crops |
6 | Farm Power and Machinery
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3rd Year OR 5th & 6th Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Horticulture
S.no | Subjects |
1 | Ornamental Gardening and Landscaping |
2 | Establishment and management of Horticultural Estates |
3 | Protected and Precision Horticulture |
4 | Post-Harvest Technology of Fruits, Vegetables and Spices |
5 | Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices
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6 | Nematode Management in Horticultural crops
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4th Year OR 7th & 8th Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Horticulture
S.no | Subjects |
1 | Post- harvest technology of flowers, plantation, medicinal and aromatic crops |
2 | Diseases of horticultural crops and their management |
3 | Project |