Bachelor in Biotechnology:Evolution and Genetics of Fruit Crops
Bachelor
In Shimla
Description
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Type
Bachelor
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Location
Shimla
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Duration
4 Years
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About this course
10+2 or equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/ Agriculture of a recognized University/Board with minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the above subjects.
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Examination of a University/Board/College/School in a foreign country recognized by the Academic Council as equivalent to 10+2 with science subjects provided the candidate has obtained at least 60% aggregate marks or 'B' grade/equivalent.
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Course programme
Ist Semester
Orientation
Structural and spoken English
Algebra, trigonometry, elementary statistics & matrices
Introductory economics
Principles of plant physiology
Fundamentals of geology & soil science
Agro-meteorology
Plant biochemistry
Fundamentals of horticulture
Introductory botany
Physical education
II Semester
Fundamentals of extension education
Soil management and conservation
Principles of weed management
Elements of genetics
Principles of plant protection-1 (Entomology)
Introductory microbiology
Horticultural machinery and power
Live stock production and management
Environment and ecology
Vector, algebra, plain and solid geometry and calculus
Introductory zoology
Physical education
III Semester
Food science and human nutrition
Soil and plant analysis
Principles of plant protection-II (Plant Patholog
Propagation and nursery management
Ornamental horticulture
Water management of horticulture crops
Arid fruits and plantation crops
Hydrology and irrigation engineering
Mushroom culture
IV Semester
Introductory nematology
Nutrition of horticulture crops
Orchard management
Tropical and sub-tropical vegetables and tuber crops
Protected cultivation of ornamental crops
Tropical and sub-tropical fruits
Fundamentals of plant breeding
V Semester
Post harvest management of horticultural crops
Temperate fruits
Temperate vegetables and tuber crops
Spices and condiments
Insect pests management of fruits and plantation crops
Disease management of fruit and plantation crops
Growth and development of horticultural crops
Elementary statistics
VI Semester
Processing of horticultural crops
Insect pest management of vegetable, tuber and ornamental crops
Disease management of vegetable, tuber and ornamental crops
Systematic of fruits
Breeding of fruit crops
Farms and business management
Biotechnology
VII Semester
Marketing and export
Disease management of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants
Apiculture and sericulture
Medicinal and aromatic plants
Introductory agro-forestry (Horti-silvi-pestoral systems)
Computer science
VIII Semester
Rural horticultural work experience (RHWP)
Bachelor in Biotechnology:Evolution and Genetics of Fruit Crops