Programme Overview

The M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) is a two-year postgraduate programme focused on the scientific cultivation, production, and processing of diverse vegetable crops such as potato, tomato, chilli, brinjal, onion, garlic, and leafy vegetables. The programme covers advanced production technologies, crop improvement, and post-harvest management of seasonal and underutilized crops, supported by practical training and research facilities, with an emphasis on sustainable horticultural development.

  • 2 Years

    Duration of programme

  • PG

    Level of Study

Key Highlights

Advanced Vegetable Production Technologies
Crop Improvement and Breeding Focus
Post-Harvest Management Techniques
Seasonal and Underutilized Crops
Research and Practical Exposure

How will you benefit

Gain expertise in advanced vegetable production systems
Develop innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture challenges
Acquire practical skills in cultivation and crop management
Build competencies in seed propagation and seasonal planning

What will you study

Advancing Vegetable Crop Genetic Enhancement Trends

Researching Horticulture Challenges in Vegetable Crops

Promoting inclusive, sustainable vegetable agriculture services

Boosting National Development Through Innovative Vegetable Management

  • PO-1. Gain knowledge about the physiology of vegetables
  • PO-2. Get awareness regarding the climatic requirements of vegetables for germination and plant growth.
  • PO-3. Gain knowledge about scientific production technologies for vegetable production.
  • PO-4. Identify the seed production technology of vegetables.
  • PO-5. Get aware of ecological management for organic vegetable production.
  • PO-6. Simplify organic certification importance and export possibilities of organic vegetables.
  • PO-7. Get aware of different forms of research writing
  • PO-8. Gain knowledge of enhancements in vegetable breeding approaches

  • PSO-1. Develop skills in commercial vegetable production
  • PSO-2. Build capacity for organic vegetable farming
  • PSO-3. Create a nutritive kitchen garden for vegetable production around the year.
  • PSO-4. Adapt good agricultural practices for the generation of higher income per unit area.
  • PSO-5. Execute the plan of vegetable farming for seed production
  • PSO-6. Get specific knowledge of various branches specialised to their studies.
  • PSO-7. Get detailed knowledge on the subject to improve the farmer’s condition through their contributions.
  • PSO-8. Having a combined knowledge of vegetable science with entrepreneurial skills permits them to get administrative or marketing positions with organisations involved in the processing and marketing of vegetables.
  • PSO-9. Get recruited by the companies as a horticulturist, gardener, supervisor, and farm manager, handling large-scale production of certain varieties of vegetables in various private seed companies.
  • PSO-10. Get positions as specialists for handling vegetable plantations, nurseries, and other orchard management projects.
  • PSO-11. Increase farmers’ income through adopting hi-tech horticulture.

  • PEO-1: Work on the production technology of vegetable crops
  • PEO-2. Get aware of the principles, concepts, and production of organic farming in vegetable crops.
  • PEO-3. Learn the basic concepts and their application in oleiculture
  • PEO-4. Get theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
  • PEO-5. Be aware of the breeding approaches of vegetables
  • PEO-6. Be friendly with the physiology of the growth and development of vegetable crops.
  • PEO-7. Revamp the postgraduate programme in vegetable science throughout the country.
  • PEO-8. Develop technical manpower to cater to the needs of government, corporate, quasi-government, and research organisations both in India and abroad in horticulture.
  • PEO-9. Impart quality education and exposure to the faculty in the latest technical know-how.

Curriculum

  • Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable Crops
  • Organic Vegetable Production Technology
  • Production Technology of Under Exploited Vegetables
  • Principles of Plant Physiology
  • Principles of Plant Breeding
  • Statistical Methods and Applied Sciences

  • Production Technology of Warm Season Vegetable Crops
  • Breeding of Vegetable Crops
  • Growth and Development of Vegetable Crops
  • Seed Production Technology of Vegetable Crops
  • Hormonal Regulation of Plant Growth and Development
  • Experimental Design

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Subject Matter Specialist
Farm Manager
Seed Producer
Assistant Professor

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

B.Sc. in (Agriculture), or any other relevant equivalent degree

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