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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE SRI SATYA SAI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

Outcome based Curriculum for Undergraduate Degree Courses in Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

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VISION

In five years, sssutms agricultural school in sehore will grow as a focal point for us to deal with

major challenges related to people and stakeholders.

❖ We will be investigating and providing strategic direction to positively impact the

economic vitality and sustainability of the agriculture, food and forestry stakeholders we

serve.

❖ We will enhance and extend the natural beauty and conservation of our area through

sound stewardship practices of the land, water, air, forests, and related environmental

resources.

MISSION

The central purpose of the college is to focus on the critical issues in agriculture, food, and

forestry in the region, in the state of M.P., and especially those issues that are applicable

worldwide.

We achieve our purpose in teaching by designing basic, yet futuristic, degree programs

that empower students to contribute globally through satisfying and productive careers.

We also achieve our purpose in research and outreach by generating the knowledge and

disseminating the results that will enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of the people

and stakeholders we serve.




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(3) Program Educational Preambles (PEO’s):

PEO 1: Having successful technical and professional careers in power system, including supportive and

leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams.

PEO 2: To acquire, use and develop skills as required for effective professional practices.

PEO 3: Exhibit demonstrable attributes for life-long learning to remain alongside in their profession and

be leaders in technologically vibrant society.

(4) Programme Outcomes (PO’s) :

PO-01: Agriculture Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, agriculture

engineering fundamentals and agriculture mechanical engineering concepts to the solution of complex

agriculture engineering problems.

PO-02: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex

agriculture engineering and related problems to design agriculture system to meet specific social needs

using principles of mathematics, natural sciences and agriculture sciences.

PO-03: Design/Development of Solution: Design circuits, electrical drive systems, processes and

optimal electrical components and solutions for complex agriculture engineering problems using their

core technical skills with appropriate consideration for public health, safety, cultural, societal, and

environmental considerations.

PO-04: Investigation: To investigate complexity in agriculture engineering problems in a methodical

way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of

experimental data and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PO-05: Modern Tool Usage: To analyze, identify, formulate and solve hardware and software based

computing problems using modern engineering and software tools such as Matlab simulation, C++,

Ansys, CAD design of electrical machines and soft computing techniques including resources such as

national laboratories and standard data’s with an understanding of the limitations.

PO06: The agriculture Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual

knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities

relevant to professional agriculture engineering practice and solution to complex agriculture engineering

problems.

PO-07: Environment and Sustainability: Analyze the impact of industrial activities on global warming

and finding the sustainable technical solution through independent and reflective learning.

PO-08: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, social responsibilities and

norms of electrical and power agriculture engineering practice such as.

PO-09: Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on

multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.




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PO-10: Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, with society

at large, and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and

receive clear instructions.

PO-11: Project Management: Ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering

principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a

multidisciplinary environment.

PO-12: Life-Long Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the

broader context of innovation and technological developments.

(5) Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO-1 Make use of the basic concepts in Electrical Engineering and its specialization to solve the

complex problems in power systems, power electronics, control systems, electrical drives and embedded

systems and machine learning.

PSO- 2 Analyze suitable controllers and Power converters for the electrical system and drives considering

the impact on the society and health.




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(06) Programme PO’s and PSO’s Mapping

PO 1 PO

2 PO3 PO4

PO

5

PO

6 PO7

PO

8

PO9 PO10 PO11 PO

12

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Pro

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Courses

Category

Engineeri

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Knowled

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Proble

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Analys

is

Design/D

evelopme

nt of Solution

Inves

tigati

on

Moder

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To

ol

Usage

The Eng

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r

and

Society

Environme

nt and

Sustainabilit

y

Et

hi

cs

Indi

vidual

and

Team

Wor

k

Comm

unicati

on

Proje

ct

Mana

geme

nt

Life-

Lon

g

Lea

rning

1

BE(

EE)

Humanities

and Social Sciences

including

Management courses

* * * * * * *

2 Basic Science

courses

* * * * * *

3

Engineering Science

courses

including workshop,

drawing,

basics of electrical/mec

hanical/comp

uter etc.

* * * * *

4 Professional core courses

* * * *

5

Professional

Elective courses

relevant to

chosen specialization/

branch

* * * * * * * *

6

Open subjects

– Electives from other

technical and

/or emerging *subjects

* * * * * * * * * * * *

7

Project work,

seminar and internship in

industry or

elsewhere

* * * * * * * * * * *

8 Specific core

subject * * *

9

Mandatory

Course (Non credit)

* * * * * *

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(07) Semester wise PO's and SPO's Mapping

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r

Name of the PO

1

P

O

2

PO3 PO4

P

O

5

P

O6 PO7

P

O

8

PO

9 PO10

PO1

1

P

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2

P

S

O

1

P

S

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2

Courses/POs(Basic,

Core Electives, Projects, Internships etc.)

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Ma

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Lif

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Le

ar

ni

ng

Se

me

ste

r-

Ist

Fundamentals of Horticulture * * * * *

Fundamentals Of Plant

Biochemistry &

Biotechnology

* * * *

Fundamentals of Soil Science * * * * * * * *

Introduction to Forestry * * * * *

Comprehension &

Communication Skills in

English

* * * * *

Fundamentals of Agronomy * * * * *

Introductory Biology* * * * * * * * * *

Elementary Mathematics*

Agriculture Heritage*

Rural Sociology & Education

Psychology

Human Values & Ethics**

NSS/NCC/Physical Education

& Yoga Practices**

Se

me

ste

r-

IIn

d

Fundamentals of Genetics * * * * *

Agricultural Microbiology * * * *

Soil and Water Conservation

Engineering * * *

Fundamentals of Crop

Physiology * * * *

Fundamentals of Agricultural

Economics * * * * *

Fundamentals of Plant

pathology * * * * * *

Fundamentals of Entomology * * * * * * * * *

Fundamentals of Agricultural

Extension Education

Communication Skills and

Personality Development

Se

me

ste

r-

III

Farm Machinery and Power * * * *

Agricultural Finance and Cooperation

* *

Production Technology for * * *

6

rd Vegetable and Spices

Livestock & Poultry Management

* * *

Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif-Crops)

* * * * *

Agricultural Informatics * * * * *

Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

* * * * * * * * *

Introductory Agro meteorology & Climate Change

Fundamentals of Plant Breeding

Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication

Se

me

ste

r-

IVt

h

Crop Production Technology –

II (Rabi Crops) * * * *

Production Technology for

Ornamental Crops, MAP and

Landscaping

* * *

Renewable Energy and Green

Technology * * *

Problematics Soil & Their

Management * * * *

Production Technology for

Fruit and Plantation Crops * * *

Principles of Seed Technology * * * *

Farming System & Sustainable

Agriculture * * * * * * * * *

Statistics Methods

Agricultural Marketing Trade

& Prices

Elective Course (Protected Cultivation OR Bio

pesticide and Bio fertilizers

OR Agrochemicals)

Se

me

ste

r-

Vt

h

Principles of Integrated Pest

and Disease Management * * * *

Manures, Fertilizers and Soil

Fertility Management * * * *

Pests of Crops and Stored

Grains and their Management * *

Diseases of Field &

Horticultural Crops & their

Management-I

*

Crop Improvement – I (Kharif

Crops) *

Geo-informatics and Nano-

technology for Precision

Farming

*

Practical Crop Production-I

(Kharif Crops) * * * * *

Intellectual Property Rights * *

Elective Course (Agri-business Management

OR Food Safety and Standards

OR Agricultural Journalism)

* * * * *

Se

me

Rain fed Agriculture &

Watershed Management * * * *

7

ste

r

VIt

h

Protected Cultivation and

Secondary Agriculture * * * *

Diseases of Field and

Horticultural Crops and their

Management-II

* * * * * * * *

Management of Beneficial

Insects * * * *

Crop Improvement-II (Rabi

crops) * * * * * * *

Principles of Organic Farming * * * *

Farm Management, Production

& Resource Economics * * * * * *

Principles of Food Science

and Nutrition * * * * * *

PHM & Value Addition Of

Fruit & Vegetable. *

Practical Crop Production –II

(Rabi crops) * * * * * *

Elective Course (Weed management OR Hi-

tech Horticulture OR

Landscaping)

* *

Se

me

ste

r

VI

Ith

General Orientation Programs * * * * * * *

Village Attachment * * * *

Unit Attachment in

Univ./College KVK/Research

Station Attachment

* * * * *

Plant Clinic * * * * * * * *

Agro-Industrial Attachment * * * *

Project Report Preparation

Presentation and Evaluation * * * * *

Se

me

ste

r

VI

IIt

h

Module-I

Seed Production and

Technology

OR

Mushroom Cultivation

OR

Dairy Technology

OR

Beekeeping

OR

Commercial Sericulture

OR

Soil, Plant, Water and Seed

Testing

* * * *

Module-II

Floriculture and Landscaping

OR

Organic Production

Technology OR

Nursery Management

OR

Commercial Horticulture

OR

Poultry Production

Technology

OR

Agriculture Waste

Management

* * *

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(08) Structure of Programme: To fulfill the need of development of all the POs/ GAs, as per above

mapping, the following semester wise programme structure are as under.

[L= Lecture, T = Tutorials, P = Practical’s & C = Credits]

Total Credits*= 179

Structure of Undergraduate Engineering program:

S. No. Course Category Credits of the EE

Curriculum

1. Humanities and Social Sciences including Management 11

2. Basic Sciences 24

3. Engineering Sciences including workshop, drawing, basics of

electrical/mechanical/computer etc. 19

4. Professional Core Subjects 52

5. Professional Subjects: Subjects relevant to chosen

specialization/branch 18

6. Open Subjects: Electives from other technical and/or emerging

subjects 18

7. Project work, seminar and internship in industry or elsewhere 18

8.

Mandatory Courses

[Environmental Sciences, Induction Program, Indian Constitution, Essence of

Indian Knowledge Tradition]

Non-credit

Total 160

*Definition of Credit: 1 Hr. Lecture (L) per week 1 Credit

1 Hr. Tutorial (T) per week 1 Credit

1 Hr. Practical (P) per week 0.5 Credit

2 Hours Practical (Lab)/week 1 Credit

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(09) Scheme of Exanimation (Agriculture) Academic Year 2019-20

I Semester

Note: - One Subject Should be selected from AG 107 (A) or AG 107 (B)

**Remedial course, ** NCC/NSS (Non-University Exam),

Minimum passing marks in each theory and practical separately is 50%

II Semester

S

.

N

o.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name

Tota

l

Mar

ks.

Period/hour/week

Cred

its

Maximum Marks

Theory Slot

Maximum Marks (Practical

Slot) End

Sem

.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assig

nment

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/quiz/As

signment

L T

P

1 AG 101 Fundamentals of Horticulture 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 102 Fundamentals of Plant

Biochemistry & Biotechnology

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

3 AG 103 Fundamentals of Soil Science 50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

4 AG 104 Introduction to Forestry 50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

5 AG 105 Comprehension & Communication

Skills in English

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

6 AG 106 Fundamentals of Agronomy 50 30 - 15 5 100 2 1 2 4

7

AG107

(A)

Introductory Biology*

50

30

30

- 15 5 100

*/10

0

1* - 2** 2

AG107

(B)

Elementary Mathematics* 40 10 - - 2* - -

8 AG 108 Agriculture Heritage 50 40 10 - - 100 1 - - 1

9 AG 109 Rural Sociology & Educational

Psychology

50 40 10 - - 100 1 1 - 2

1

0

AG 110 Human Values & Ethics** 50 40 10 - - 100 1 - - 1

1

1

AG 111 NSS/NCC/Physical Education &

Yoga Practices**

- - - NU

E

- - - -

Total 500 330/34

0**

30/40 90/105 30/35 100

0

13*

/14

*

2 12/1

4*

22

S.

No.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name

.

Total

Marks

Period/hour/we

ek

Credi

ts

Maximum Marks

Theory Slot

Maximum Marks

(Practical Slot)

End

Sem

.

Mid

Test

s

Quiz,

Assig

nment

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/qui

z/Assignm

ent

L T

P

1 AG 201 Fundamentals of Genetics 50 30 - 15 5 2 2 3 1 100

2 AG 202 Agricultural Microbiology

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

3 AG 203 Soil and Water Conservation

Engineering

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

4 AG 204 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology 50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

5 AG 205 Fundamentals of Agricultural

Economics

50 40 10 - - 100 2 - - 2

6 AG 206 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 50 30 - 15 5 100 2 1 2 4

7 AG 207 Fundamentals of Entomology 50 30 - 15 5 100 2 1 2 4

8 AG 208 Fundamentals of Agricultural

Extension Education

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 1 2 3

9 AG 209 Communication Skills and

Personality Development

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

Total 450 280 10 120 40 900 13 3 16 24

10

III SEMESTER

IV SEMESTER

S.

No.

SUBJEC

T CODE

Subject Name

Total

Marks

.

Period/hour/we

ek

Credit

s

Maximum Marks

Theory Slot

Maximum Marks (Practical

Slot)

End

Sem .

Mid

Test

s

Quiz,

Assign

ment

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/quiz/Assi

gnment

L T

P

1 AG 301 Farm machinery and

power

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 302 Agricultural Finance and

cooperation

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

3 AG 303 Production Technology of

Vegetable and Spices

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

4 AG 304 Livestock and poultry

management

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 1 2 4

5 AG 305 Crop production

Technology-I (kharif

crops)

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

6 AG 306 Agri-informatics 50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

7 AG 307 Environmental studies and

disaster management

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

8 AG 308 Introductory Agro

metrology & climate

change

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

9 AG 309 Fundamental of Plant

Breeding

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

10 AG 310

Entrepreneurship

development & business

communication

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

Total 500 300 150 50 1000 14 1 20 25

S

.No.

SUBJE

CT

CODE

Subject Name

Total

Marks Period/hour/week

Credits Maximum Marks Theory Slot Maximum Marks (Practical

Slot)

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assignme

nt

End

Sem. Practical

& Viva

Practical

record/quiz/A

ssignment

L T

P

1 AG 401 Crop production

Technology-II

(Rabi crops)

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 402 Production

technology of for

Ornamental crops,

MAP and

Landscaping

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

3 AG 403 Renewable Energy

and Green

Technology

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

4 AG 404 Problematic Soils

& Their

management

50 40 10 - - 100 2 - - 2

5 AG 405 Production

technology for

fruit and Plantation

Crops

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

6 AG 406 Principles of Seed

Technology

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 4 3

11

V SEMESTER

7

AG 407 Farming system &

Sustainable

Agriculture

50 40 10 - - 100 1 - - 1

8 AG 408 Statistical Methods 50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

9 AG 409 Agriculture

Marketing Trade &

Price.

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

10

AG

410(A) Protected

Cultivation

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 1 2 3

AG

410(B)

Biopesticide and

Biofertilizers

AG

410(C) Agrochemicals

Total 500 320 20 120 40 1000

12 1 18 22

S.N

o.

SUBJEC

T CODE

Subject Name

Total

Mark

s.

Period/hour/week

Credit

s

Maximum Marks Theory

Slot

Maximum Marks

(Practical Slot)

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assignm

ent

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/quiz

/Assignme

nt

L T

P

1 AG 501 Principles of Integrated Pest and

Disease Management

50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 1 100

2 AG 502 Manures, Fertilizers & Soil

Fertility Management

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

3 AG 503 Pest of Crops & Stored Grain

and their Management

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

4 AG 504 Diseases of Field &

Horticultural Crops and their

Management-I

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

5 AG 505 Crop Improvement-I(Kharif

crops)

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

6 AG 506 Geoinformatics & Nano-

technology and Precision

Farming

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

7 AG 507 Practical Crop Production-I

(Kharif Crops)

- - - 80 20 100 - - 4 2

8 AG 508 Intellectual Property Rights 50 40 10 - - 100 1 - - 1

9

AG

509(A)

Agribusiness Management 50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

AG

509(B)

Foods safety and Standards

AG

509(C)

Agricultural Journalism

Total 400 250 10 185 55 900

13 - 18 22

12

VI SEMESTER

S.No. SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name

Total

Marks.

Period/hour/week

Credits Maximum Marks Theory

Slot Maximum Marks (Practical Slot)

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assignment

End

Sem.

Practical

& Viva

Practical

record/quiz/Assignment

L T

P

1 AG 601 Rain fed

Agriculture &

Watershed

Management

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 602 Protected

cultivation &

Secondary

Agriculture

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

3 AG 603 Disease of

Field &

Horticulture

Crops and

their

Management-

II

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

4 AG 604 Management

of Beneficial

Insects

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

5 AG 605 Crop

Improvement-

II(Rabi

Crops)

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

6 AG 606 Principles of

Organic

Farming

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

7 AG 607 Farm

Management

,Production &

Resource

Economics

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

8 AG 608 Principles of

Food Science

and Nutrition

50 40 10 - - 100 2 - - 2

9 AG 609 PHM &

Value

Addition of

Fruit &

Vegetables.

50 30 - 15 5 100 1 - 2 2

10 AG-610 Practical Crop

Production-II

(Rabi) Crops)

- - - 80 20 100 - - 4 2

11

AG

611(A)

Weed

Management

50 30 - 15 5 100 2 - 2 3

AG

611(B)

Hi-tech

Horticulture

AG

611(C)

Landscaping

Total 500 310 10 215 65 1100

13 - 22 24

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VII SEMESTER

S.No. SUBJECT

CODE Subject Name & Title

Total

Field Training Credits

Alloted

Maximum Marks

Theory Slot

Maximum Marks

(Practical Slot)

No. of Week

1 AG-701 General Orientation

Programs - - - - -

100

1

-

1

2 AG-702 Village Attachment - - - - - 100

8 8

3 AG-703

Unit Attachment in

Univ./College

KVK/Research Station

Attachment

- - - - -

100

5 5

4 AG-704 Plant Clinic - - - - - 100

2 2

5 AG-705 Agro-Industrial Attachment - - - - -

100

3 3

6 AG-706 Project Report Preparation

Presentation and Evaluation - - -

- -

100

1

1

Total 600 600

20 20

14

VIII SEMESTER

S.No. Subject

Code Module

Total Marks Module Credits

Maximum Marks

Theory Slot

Maximum Marks

(Practical Slot)

1

AG-801

(A) Seed Production and Technology _ _ _

_ 100 100 Module-

l 10

AG-

801(B) Mushroom Cultivation _ _ _

AG-801

(C) Dairy Technology _ _ _

AG-801

(D) Beekeeping _ _ _

AG-801

(E) Commercial Sericulture _ _ _

AG-801

(F) Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing _ _ _

2

AG-802

(A) Floriculture and Landscaping _ _ _

_ 100 100 Module-

ll 10

AG-802

(B) Organic Production Technology _ _ _

AG-802

(C) Nursery Management _ _ _

AG-802

(D) Commercial Horticulture _ _ _

AG-802

(E) Poultry Production Technology _ _ _

AG-802

(F) Agriculture Waste Management _ _ _

Total 200 200 20

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SRI SATYA SAI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY & MEDICAL SCIENCES, SEHORE (M.P.)

(10) Course Content Semester- I

AG 101 Fundamentals of Horticulture

AG 101 Fundamentals of

Horticulture

1L:0T:1P 2 credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To introduce the basic concepts related with Horticulture like gardening, garden types

lawn making etc.

2. To understand the different methods of plant propagation, knowledge of different

medicinal, aeromatic, spices and condiments plants.

Outcomes:

1. To establish a garden According to climate and soil

2. To understand the different inter horticulture activities like training, cutting, pruning,

pollination, fertilization etc.

3. To know about different tools and implements used in horticulture.

UNIT-1- Horticulture(06 Hrs.)-

Horticulture -Its definition and branches, importance and scope; horticultural and

botanical lassification; climate and soil for horticultural crops.

UNIT-2- Plant propagation (10 Hrs.)-

Plant propagation-methods and propagating structures; principles of orchard

establishment; Principles and methods of training and pruning, juvenility and flower bud

differentiation.

UNIT-3- Unfruitfulness (06 Hrs.)-

Unfruitfulness; pollination, pollinizers and pollinators; fertilization and parthenocarpy;

UNIT-4- Garden (06Hrs.)-

Kitchen gardening; garden types and parts; lawn making.

UNIT-5- Medicinal and aromatic plants (10 Hrs.)-

Medicinal and aromatic plants; species and condiments; use of plant bio-regulators in

horticulture. Irrigation & fertilizers application-method and quantity.

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Practical

1. Identification of garden tools. Identification of horticultural crops.

2. Preparation of seed bed/nursery bed.

3. Practice of sexual and asexual methods of propagation.

4. Layout and planting of orchard plants. Training and pruning of fruit trees.

5. Transplanting and care of vegetable seedlings.

6. Making of herbaceous and shrubbery borders. Preparation of potting mixture, potting

and repotting. Fertilizer application in different crops. Visits to commercial

nurseries/orchard.

References

1. Basic Horticulture - Jitendra Singh.

2. Plant propagation and nursery husbandry - Dr. Jay veer singh.

3. Udyan vigyan - Dr Shyam sundar shristava

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AG 102, Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology

AG 102 Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and

Biotechnology

2L:0T:1P 3 credits 4Hrs/

Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the properties and structure of water, lipids, nucleic and fatty acid.

2. To understand the concept and applications of plant biotechnology.

3. To study about different cultures like organ culture, embryo culture, anther and

pollen culture etc.

4. To learn basic use of biochemistry and biotechnology for crop improvement.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand different processes happens in plant like

glycolysis, TCA cycles, metabolism, oxidation and biosynthesis

2. The student will be able to prepare different solution and cultures.

3. The student will be able to demonstration on isolation of DNA, demonstration of

gel electrophoresis techniques and DNA finger prints.

UNIT-1. Biochemistry(10 Hrs.)-

Importance of Biochemistry. Properties of Water, pH and Buffer. Carbohydrate:

Importance and classification, Structures of Monosaccharides, Reducing and oxidizing properties

of Monosaccharides, Mutarotation; Structure of Disaccharides and Polysaccharides.

UNIT-2. Lipid(06 Hrs.)-

Lipid: Importance and classification; Structures and properties of fatty acids; storage

lipids and membrane lipids. Proteins: Importance of proteins and classification; Structures,

titration and zwitterions nature of amino acids, Structural organization of proteins. Enzymes:

General properties; Classification; Mechanism of action; Michaelis & Menten and Line Weaver

Burk equation & plots; Introduction to allosteric enzymes.

UNIT-3. Nucleic acids(06 Hrs.)-

Nucleic acids: Importance and classification, Structure of Nucleotides, A, B & Z DNA;

RNA: Types and Secondary & Tertiary structure. Metabolism of carbohydrates, Glycolysis, TCA

cycle, Glyoxylate cycle, Electron transport chain. Metabolism of lipids: Beta oxidation,

Biosynthesis of fatty acids.

UNIT-4. plant biotechnology(06 Hrs.)-

Concepts and applications of plant biotechnology: Scope, organ culture, embryo culture,

cell suspension culture, callus culture, anther culture, pollen culture and ovule culture and their

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applications; Micro-propagation methods; organogenesis and embryogenesis, Synthetic seeds

and their significance, Embryo rescue and its significance: somatic hybridization and cybrids,

Somaclonal variation and its use in crop improvement, cryo-preservation.

UNIT-5. DNA methods (06 Hrs.)-

Introduction to recombinant DNA methods: physical (Gene gun method), chemical (PEG

mediated) and Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer methods, Transgenics and its importance in

crop improvement; PCR techniques and its applications: RFLP, RAPD, SSR; Marker Assisted

Breeding in crop improvement; Biotechnology regulations.

Practical

1. Preparation of solution, pH & buffers, Qualitative tests of carbohydrates and amino

acids. Quantitative estimation of glucose/ proteins.

2. Titration methods for estimation of amino acids/lipids, Effect of pH, temperature and

substrate concentration on enzyme action, Paper chromatography/ TLC

demonstration for separation of amino acids/ Monosaccharides.

3 Sterilization techniques. Composition of various tissue culture media and preparation of

stock solutions for MS nutrient medium

4. Callus induction from various explants. Micro-propagation, hardening and

acclimatization.

5. Demonstration on isolation of DNA. Demonstration of gel electrophoresis techniques

and DNA finger printing.

References

1. Biotechnology – B.D. Singh,

2. Agriculture Biotechnology – Gautam V.K.

3. Elements of biotechnology- P.K.Gupta

4. Fundamental of plant biochemistry and biotechnology- Omkar Singh, L.L. Sharma,

T.P. Sing

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AG 103, Fundamentals of Soil Science

AG 103 Fundamentals of Soil Science 2L:0T:1P 3 credits 4Hrs/

Week

Preamble:

1. A comprehensive, high quality education in the field of soil science.

2. To understand the process of soil formation.

3. To study about soil components, soil water and air, co-relationship, soil colloids and

soil organism.

4. To understand the l soil profile, structure, textiles and other properties.

Outcomes:

1. Develop an ability to enhance the soil productivity

2. An ability to take soil sampling its processing and storage.

3. An understanding to selection of crops according to soil and recommendation of

fertilizers dose on the basis of available nutrient’s in soil.

UNIT-1- Soil (06 Hrs.)

Soil as a natural body, Pedological and edaphological concepts of soil; Soil genesis: soil

forming rocks and minerals; weathering, processes and factors of soil formation; Soil Profile.

UNIT-2- Soil components (06 Hrs.)

Components of soil; Soil physical properties: soil-texture, structure, density and porosity,

soil colour, consistence and plasticity; Elementary knowledge of soil taxonomy classification

and soils of India.

UNIT-3- Soil water (10 Hrs.)

Soil water retention, movement and availability; soil air, composition, gaseous exchange,

problem and plant growth; source, amount and flow of heat in soil; soil temperature and plant

growth; Soil reaction-pH, soil acidity and alkalinity, buffering, effect of pH on nutrient

availability.

UNIT-4- Soil colloids (10 Hrs.)

Soil colloids - inorganic and organic; silicate clays: constitution and properties; sources

of charge ion exchange, cation exchange capacity, base saturation; soil organic matter:

composition, properties and its influence on soil properties.

UNIT-5- Soil organisms (06 Hrs.)

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Soil organisms: macro and micro organisms, their beneficial and harmful effects; Soil

pollution - behaviour of pesticides and inorganic contaminants, prevention and mitigation of soil

pollution.

Practical

1. Study of soil profile in field. Study of soil sampling tools, collection of representative

soil sample, its processing and storage.

2. Study of soil forming rocks and minerals.

3. Determination of soil density, moisture content and porosity. Determination of soil

texture by feel and Bouyoucos Methods.

4. Studies of capillary rise phenomenon of water in soil column and water movement in

soil.

5. Determination of soil pH and electrical conductivity. Determination of cation exchange

capacity of soil. Study of soil map.

6. Determination of soil colour.

7. Demonstration of heat transfer in soil, Estimation of organic matter content of soil.

References

1. The Nature and Properties of Soil – Brady, N.C. & Weil, R.R., Macmillan

2. Fundamentals of Soil Science – ICAR Publication, New Delhi

3. Text Book of Soil Physics – A.K. Saha, Kalyani Publication, New Delhi

4. Introductory of Soil Science – Dr. Dilip kumar das

5. Soil Science Fertilizers and Manures – Dr vinay singh

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AG 104, Introduction to Forestry

AG 104 Introduction to Forestry 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction to natural forest & silvi-culture and Indian forest policies.

2. To understand the forest regeneration and forest mensuration

3. To understand the criteria of selection of trees in agroforestry and cultivation

practices of fast growing tree species for the perticular region.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to identify the tree species of forest.

2. The student will be able to measure to height diameter and volume of standing trees

by varios methods and techniques.

3. The student will be able to understand the nursery layout forest plantation and their

management.

UNIT-1- Introduction (06 Hrs.)

Introduction – definitions of basic terms related to forestry, objectives of silviculture,

forest classification, salient features of Indian Forest Policies.

UNIT-2- Forest and Natural regeneration(10 Hrs.)

Forest regeneration, Natural regeneration - natural regeneration from seed and vegetative

parts, coppicing, pollarding, root suckers; artificial regeneration – objectives, choice between

natural and artificial regeneration, essential preliminary considerations. Crown classification.

Tending operations – weeding, cleaning, thinning – mechanical, ordinary, crown and advance

thinning.

UNIT-3- Forest mensuration(10 Hrs.)

Forest mensuration – objectives, diameter measurement, instruments used in diameter

measurement; Non instrumental methods of height measurement - shadow and single pole

method; Instrumental methods of height measurement - geometric and trigonometric principles,

instruments used in height measurement; tree stem form, form factor, form quotient,

measurement of volume of felled and standing trees, age determination of trees.

UNIT-4- Agroforestry(Hrs.)

Agroforestry – definitions, importance, criteria of selection of trees in agroforestry,

different agroforestry systems prevalent in the country.

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UNIT-5- Cultivation (06 Hrs.)

Shifting cultivation, taungya, alley cropping, wind breaks and shelter belts, home

gardens. Cultivation practices of two important fast growing tree species of the region.

Practical

1. Identification of tree-species.

2. Diameter measurements using calipers and tape, diameter measurements of forked,

buttressed, Fluted and leaning trees.

3. Height measurement of standing trees by shadow method, single pole method and

hypsometer.

4. Volume measurement of logs using various formulae.

5. Nursery lay out, seed sowing, vegetative propagation techniques.

6. Forest plantations and their management.

7. Visits of nearby forest based industries.

References

1. Principles and Practice of Silviculture – Laxman Singh Khanna

2. Indian Forestry – K. Manikandan

3. Forest Mensuration – A. Akca

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AG 105, Comprehension & Communication Skills in English

AG

105

Comprehension & Communication Skills

in English

1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction to develop the skill to comprehensive and communication in

English language.

2. The students are expected to prepare a base that can be used as a solid platform for

further study and communicable the information in English language.

3. The syllabuses give great emphasis on functional grammer, enrichment of

vocabulary, spoken and broken English. It will certainly help to students for higher

education and other competitive examinations.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the importance of professional writing,

preparation of curriculum vitae and job application, synopsis writing, interviews etc.

UNIT-1- War minus Shooting (06 Hrs.)

War minus Shooting- The sporting Spirit. A Dilemma- A layman looks at science

Raymond B. Fosdick.

UNIT-2- English(06 Hrs.)

You and Your English – Spoken English and broken English G.B. Shaw. Reading

Comprehension, Vocabulary- Antonym, Synonym, Homophones, Homonyms, often confused

words.

UNIT-3- Exercises (06 Hrs.)

Exercises to Help the students in the enrichment of vocabulary based on TOEFL and

other competitive examinations.

UNIT-4- Grammar (06 Hrs.)

Functional grammar: Articles, Prepositions, Verb, Subject verb Agreement,

Transformation, Synthesis, Direct and Indirect Narration. Written Skills: Paragraph writing,

Precise writing, Report writing and Proposal writing.

UNIT-5- Writing Style (06 Hrs.)

The Style: Importance of professional writing. Preparation of Curriculum Vitae and Job

applications. Synopsis Writing. Interviews: kinds, Importance and process.

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Practical

1. Listening Comprehension: Listening to short talks lectures, speeches (scientific,

commercial and general in nature).

2. Oral Communication: Phonetics, stress and intonation, Conversation practice

Conversation: rate of speech, clarity of voice, speaking and Listening, politeness &

Reading.

3. Skills: reading dialogues, rapid reading, intensive reading, improving reading skills.

4. Mock Interviews: testing initiative, team spirit, leadership, intellectual ability.

5. Group Discussions.

References

1. Professional Ethics and Human Values - M.Govindarajan, S. Natarajan & V.S. Senthil

Kumar

2. Human values - A.N. Tripathi

3. Human Values and Professional Ethics S. B. Gogate

4. Ethics Integrity and Aptitude – P.D. Sharma 5. Manviya mulya avam pashewar natikta

– Sanjeev kumarBhalla&RupaBha

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AG 106, Fundamentals of Agronomy

AG 106 Fundamentals of Agronomy 3L:0T:1P 4credits 5Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To introduce the basic concepts required for crop production, agronomy consider as a

foundation course in agriculture.

2. To understand the preparation of field, seed and sowing, crop nutrition, manuring and

fertilizer.

3. To teach the methods of irrigation, irrigation scheduling, crop need management.

4. To give an ability to apply herbicide and pesticide to the crop.

Outcomes:

1. Identification of crops and other interculture activities like weed control, fretilizer

requirement, plant water relationship etc.

2. To introduce the tillage and tilth implements like plough, harrow, leveler and seed

cum fertilizer drill.

3. Understand the seed germination and viability, soil moisture measurement.

UNIT-1- Agronomy (06 Hrs.)

Agronomy and its scope, seeds and sowing, tillage and tilth, crop density and geometry,

UNIT-2- Nutrition’s (10 Hrs.)

Crop nutrition, manures and fertilizers, nutrient use efficiency, water resources, soil plant

water relationship, crop water requirement, water use efficiency.

UNIT-3-Irrigation (10 Hrs.)

Irrigation- scheduling criteria and methods, quality of irrigation water, water logging.

Weeds- importance, classification, crop weed competition, concepts of weed management-

principles and methods, herbicides- classification, selectivity and resistance, allelopathy

UNIT-4- Growth and development (06 Hrs.)

Growth and development of crops, factors affecting growth and development, plant ide

types,

UNIT-5- Rotation (10 Hrs.)

Crop rotation and its principles, adaptation and distribution of crops, crop management

technologies in problematic areas, harvesting and threshing of crops.

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Practical

1. Identification of crops, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and tillage implements,

2. Effect of sowing depth on germination and seedling vigour,

3. Identification of weeds in crops,

4. Methods of herbicide and fertilizer application,

5. Study of yield contributing characters and yield estimation,

6. Seed germination and viability test,

7. Numerical exercises on fertilizer requirement, plant population, herbicides and water

requirement,

8. Use of tillage implements-reversible plough, one way plough, harrow, leveler, seed

drill,

9. Study of soil moisture measuring devices, Measurement of field capacity, bulk

density and infiltration rate, Measurement of irrigation water.

References

1. Principles of Agronomy - S.R. Reddy (1999), Kalyani Publication, New Delhi

2. Hand Book of Agriculture (2006) - ICAR Publication

3. Principles of Agronomy and Crops- Om Prakash Ahalawat

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AG 107(A), Introductory Biology (REMEDIAL COURSE)

AG 107(A) Introductory Biology 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. The main preamble is to understand the living world and inter relationship between

animal and plant kingdom and origin of life.

2. The syllabus give emphasis on basic concept of binomial nomenclature, morphology

of flowering plants seed and seed germination and plant systematics up to botanical

name.

Outcomes:

1. Identify the flowering plants on the basis of their morphology.

2. Classify the stem, root and leaf on the basis of their modifications.

3. The student will also be able to understand the transmission of nutrients in plant

with the study of internal structure of root, stem and leaf.

4. Understand the description of plants

UNIT-1- Introduction (06 Hrs.)

Introduction to the living world,

UNIT-2- life (06 Hrs.)

Diversity and characteristics of life, origin of life, Evolution and Eugenics.

UNIT-3- Division (06 Hrs.)

Binomial nomenclature and classification Cell and cell division.

UNIT-4- plants and germination (06 Hrs.)

Morphology of flowering plants. Seed and seed germination.

UNIT-5- Plant systematic and animal roles (10 Hrs.)

Plant systematic-viz; Brassicaceae, Fabaceae and Poaceae. Role of animals in agriculture.

Practical

1. Morphology of flowering plants – root, stem and leaf and their modifications..

2. Inflorence, flower and fruits, Cell, tissues & cell division.

3. Internal structure of root, stem and leaf.

4. Study of specimens and slides.

5. Description of plants - Brassicaceae, Fabaceae and Poaceae.

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References

1. Fundamental of biology, textbook and practice book – By Willey editorial.

2. Introductory plant biology – James bidlade and Shalley Jnsky

3. A text book of botany- B.P. pandey

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AG 107(B), Elementary Mathematics (REMEDIAL COURSE)

AG 107(B) Elementary Mathematics(REMEDIAL

COURSE)


Preamble:

1. To introduce the basic concept required to understand construct, solve and interpret

the different equations.

2. To give an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics in the field of agriculture.

3. To teach methods to solve different area of mathematics.

Outcomes:

1. Classify linear equations according to certain features.

2. Understand the area of triangle and quadrilateral & circle, equation of circle passing

through the given points.

3. Solve simple and complex problems related with differential and integral calculus.

4. Solve initial value problems of trigonometric functions and matrices & determinates.

UNIT-1- Straight lines (10 Hrs.)

Straight lines : Distance formula, section formula (internal and external division), Change

of axes (only origin changed), Equation of co-ordinate axes, Equation of lines parallel to axes,

Slope-intercept form of equation of line, Slope-point form of equation of line, Two point form of

equation of line, Intercept form of equation of line, Normal form of equation of line, General

form of equation of line, Point of intersection of two st. lines, Angles between two st. lines,

Parallel lines, Perpendicular lines, Angle of bisectors between two lines,

UNIT-2- Area of triangle and quadrilateral (10 Hrs.)

Area of triangle and quadrilateral. Circle: Equation of circle whose centre and radius is

known, General equation of a circle, Equation of circle passing through three given points,

Equation of circle whose diameters is line joining two points (x1, y1) & (x2,y2), Tangent and

Normal to a given circle at given point (Simple problems), Condition of tangency of a line y =

mx + c to the given circle x2 + y2 = a2.

UNIT-3- Calculus (06 Hrs.)

Differential Calculus : Definition of function, limit and continuity, Simple problems on

limit, Simple problems on continuity, Differentiation of xn , ex , sin x & cos x from first

principle, Derivatives of sum, difference, product and quotient of two functions, Differentiation

of functions of functions (Simple problem based on it), Logarithmic differentiation (Simple

problem based on it), Differentiation by substitution method and simple problems based on it,

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UNIT-3- Inverse Trigonometric functions (06 Hrs.)

Differentiation of Inverse Trigonometric functions. Maxima and Minima of the functions

of the form y=f (x) (Simple problems based on it).

UNIT-4- Integral Calculus (06 Hrs.)

Integral Calculus : Integration of simple functions, Integration of Product of two

functions, Integration by substitution method, Definite Integral (simple problems based on it),

Area under simple well-known curves (simple problems based on it).

UNIT-5- Matrices and Determinants (06 Hrs.)

Matrices and Determinants: Definition of Matrices, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,

Transpose and Inverse up to 3rd order, Properties of determinants up to 3rd order and their

evaluation.

References

1. Remedial Mathematics- D.C. Agrawal

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AG 108, Agriculture Heritage

AG 108 Agriculture Heritage 1L:0T:0P 1credits 1Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To make students understand the concept of agriculture from beginning to till yet.

2. To give an introduction of ancient agriculture as a heritage.

Outcomes:

1. Understand the basic concepts and methodologies of agriculture.

2. The student will be able to understand the gradual development of agriculture from

primitive era to present era.

UNIT-1- Indian agricultural heritage (06 Hrs.)

Introduction of Indian agricultural heritage, status of farmers in society; advice by sages

to kings on their duties towards farmers.

UNIT-2- Soil and Water management(10 Hrs.)

Soil management in ancient, medieval & pre-modern India and its relevance in modern

day sustainable agriculture, heritage of crop & water management,

UNIT-3- Plant (06 Hrs.)

Plant growth and development & plant protection through vrikshayurveda and traditional

knowledge.

UNIT-4- plants heritage (06 Hrs.)

Heritage of medicinal plants and their relevance today, seed health in ancient & medieval

history and its relevance to present day agriculture,

UNIT-5- Indian civilization (10 Hrs.) agriculture

Description of Indian civilization and agriculture by travelers from China, Europe and

United States, our journey in agriculture, green revolution and its impact and concerns, vision for

the future.

References

1. Principles of Agronomy - S.R. Reddy (1999), Kalyani Publication, New Delhi

2. Hand Book of Agriculture (2006) - ICAR Publication

3. Introductory Agriculture ICAR-e Course, AGRIMOON.COM

4. Introductory Agriculture- K.L. Nandeha, Kushal Publication and Distributors, Varanasi

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AG 109, Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology

AG 109 Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology 2L:0T:0P 2credits 2Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the sociology and Psychology of rural community.

2. To understand the significance of sociology and psychology in relation to agriculture

extension.

3. To understand the methodologies to improve the skill of rural farmers.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to the behavior and tendency of rural community.

2. The student will be able to know all the costume and traditions of rural civilization.

3. The student will be able to make a harmony among rural farmers.

UNIT-1. Sociology (06 Hrs.)

Sociology and Rural sociology: Definition and scope.

UNIT-2. Significance (10 Hrs.)

Sociology and Rural sociology: its significance in agriculture extension, Rural society,

Social Groups, Social Stratification, Culture concept, Social Institution, Social Change &

Development.

UNIT-3. Psychology (06 Hrs.)

Educational psychology: Meaning & its importance in agriculture extension.

UNIT-4. Behavior (06 Hrs.)

Behavior: Cognitive, affective, psychomotor domain, Personality, Learning, Motivation,

UNIT-5. Behavior (06 Hrs.)

Behavior: Theories of Motivation, Intelligence.

References

1. Extension Communication and Management – G.L.Ray

2. Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology – Dr. B.D. Tyagi & Dr Manju Tyagi

3. Agriculture Extension, Training & Management- Dr Ummed Singh

4. Extension Education and Information – Dr. Jitendra Chauhan


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AG 110, Human Values & Ethics (NON-GRADIAL COURSES)

AG 110 Human Values & Ethics (NON-

GRADIAL COURSES)


Preamble:

1. To give an introduction about human values essential for life.

2. The students are expected to involve ethics in their life.

3. Every student should know about the goal and mission of his life.

4. The syllabus gives great emphasis on basic principle of life and shows what should be

necessary in life.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the basic concept and philosophy of life.

2. The student will be able to determine the goal and mission of his life with required

ethics.

3. The student will be able to make decision for his future life after self-exploration.

UNIT-1 Values and Ethics (05 Hrs.)

Values and Ethics-An Introduction, Goal and Mission of Life.

UNIT-2 Vision (06 Hrs.)

Values and Ethics -Vision of Life, Principles and Philosophy.

UNIT-3 Self (05 Hrs.)

Self-Exploration, Self Awareness, Self Satisfaction, Decision Making.


Motivation, Sensitivity, Success, Selfless Service, Case Study of Ethical Lives, Positive

Spirit.


Body, Mind and Soul, Attachment and Detachment, Spirituality Quotient, Examination.

References

1. Professional Ethics and Human Values - M.Govindarajan, S. Natarajan & V.S. Senthil

Kumar

2. Human values - A.N. Tripathi

3. Human Values and Professional Ethics S. B. Gogate

4. Ethics Integrity and Aptitude – P.D. Sharma

5. Manviya mulya avam pashewar natikta – Sanjeev kumar Bhalla & Rupa Bhalla

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AG 111, National Service Scheme (NSS) AG 111 National Service Scheme (NSS) 0L:0T:0P 0credits 1Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To acquire knowledge about hardness of water and importance of water in industrial

purpose.

2. To understand the concept of molecular spectroscopy.

3. To gain the knowledge of about polymeric material and biodegradable substances.

4. To understand the mechanism of lubricant and properties of lubricant.

Outcomes:

1. Develop innovative methods to produce soft water for industrial use.

2. Identify the structure of unknown / new compounds with the help of spectroscopy.

UNIT-1- components of NSS (06 Hrs.)

Introduction and basic components of NSS: Orientation: history, objectives,

principles, symbol, badge; regular programmer under NSS, organizational structure of NSS, code

of conduct for NSS volunteers, points to be considered by NSS volunteers awareness about

health

UNIT-2- programmers and activities (05 Hrs.)

Understanding youth NSS programmes and activities Definition, profile, profile,

categories, issues and challenges of youth; and opportunities for youth who is agent of the social

change Concept of regular activities, special camping, day camps, basis of adoption of

village/slums, conducting survey, analyzing guiding financial patterns of scheme, youth

programme/ schemes of GOI, coordination with different agencies and maintenance of diary

UNIT-3- Community mobilization (05 Hrs.)

Community mobilization Mapping of community stakeholders, designing the message

as per problems and their culture; identifying methods of mobilization involving youth-adult

partnership

UNIT-4- Social harmony and national integration (05 Hrs.)

Social harmony and national integration Indian history and culture, role of youth in

nation building, conflict resolution and peace-building Volunteerism and shramdan Indian

tradition of volunteerism, its need, importance, motivation and constraints; shramdan as part of

volunteerism

UNIT-5- Citizenship, constitution and human rights (05 Hrs.)

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Citizenship, constitution and human rights Basic features of constitution of India,

fundamental rights and duties, human rights, consumer awareness and rights and rights to

information Family and society Concept of family, community (PRIs and other community

based organizations) and society

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AG -201, Fundamentals of Genetics AG -201 Fundamentals of Genetics 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To make student understand the concept of heridity.

2. The main object of subject comprehensive modern knowledge of genetics which

helps to understand the mythologies of crop improvement.

3. To understand the structure of chromosome, DNA, RNA and gene.

Outcomes:

1. The student will able to understand the structure of cell, Cell division, gene concept,

protein synthesis.

2. The student will be able to understand qualitative and quantitative traits, mutation,

linkage and determination of sex.

UNIT-1 Mendelian (10 Hrs.)

Pre and Post Mendelian concepts of heredity, Mendelian principles of heredity, Cell

division – mitosis, meiosis, Probability and Chi-square. Dominance relationships, gene

interaction. Multiple alleles, pleiotropism and pseudoalleles

UNIT-2 Sex (06 Hrs.)

Sex determination and sex linkage, sex limited and sex influenced traits, Blood group

genetics, Linkage and its estimation, crossing over mechanisms, chromosome mapping.

UNIT-3 Structural (07 Hrs.)

Structural changes in chromosome, Mutation, classification, Methods of inducing

mutation & CIB technique, mutagenic agents and induction of mutation.

UNIT-4 Qualitative & Quantitative (10 Hrs.)

Qualitative & Quantitative traits, Polygenes and continuous variations, multiple factor

hypothesis, Epistatic interactions with examples. Cytoplasmic inheritance.

UNIT-5 Genetic disorders (10 Hrs.)

Genetic disorders, Nature, structure & replication of genetic material. Protein synthesis,

Transcription and translational mechanism of genetic material, Gene concept: Gene structure,

function and regulation, Lac and Trp operons.

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Practical

1. Study of microscope. Study of cell structure.

2.Experiments on monohybrid, dihybrid, trihybrid, test cross and back cross, Experiments

on epispastic interactions including test cross and back cross, Practice on mitotic and

meiotic cell division,

3. Experiments on probability and Chi-square test.

4. Determination of linkage and cross over analysis (through two point test cross and

three point test cross data).

5. Study on sex linked inheritance in Drosophila. Study of models on DNA and RNA

Structure.

References

1. Fundamentals of Genetics – B.D. Singh, Kalyani Publisher

2. Elements of Genetics – Phundan Singh, Kalyani Publisher

3. Genetics – M.W. Strickberger

4. Principles of Genetics – Snoids & Simonds (4th edition) John

Willy Publication, New York

5. Manual of Practical genetics – Singh, Chouhan and Katiyar, Kalyani

Publisher

6. Cytogenetical practices – Choubey and Bhardwaj, Kalyani Publisher

7. Genetic – R.K. Gupta

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AG 202, Agricultural Microbiology

AG 202 Agricultural Microbiology 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the roll of microbes in soil fertility and crop production.

2. To understand how microbes are useful for human being.

3. To study about nitrogen fixing bacteria’s and agro waste decomposers.

Outcomes:

1. To develop ability to process sterilization, nutritional media preparation and

Enumeration of microbial population in soil bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes.

2. The student will be able to understand the method of isolation and purification of

microbial cultures.

3. The student will be able to staining and microscopic examination of microbes like

bacteria, viruses, fungi etc.,

UNIT-1 Introduction (06 Hrs.)

Introduction. Microbial world: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes. Bacteria: cell

structure, chemoautotrophy, photo autotrophy, growth.

UNIT-2 Bacterial (06 Hrs.)

Bacterial genetics: Genetic recombination- transformation, conjugation and transduction,

plasmids, transposon.

UNIT-3 Microbes Role(05 Hrs.)

Role of microbes in soil fertility and crop production: Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and

sulphur cycles.

UNIT-4 Nitrogen fixation Bacteria (10 Hrs.)

Biological nitrogen fixation- symbiotic, associative and aysmbiotic. Azolla, blue green

algae and mycorrhiza. Rhizosphere and phyllosphere.

UNIT-5 Welfare Microbes (07 Hrs.)

Microbes in human welfare: silage production, biofertilizers, biopesticides, biofuel

production and biodegradation of agro-waste.

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Practical

1. Introduction to microbiology laboratory and its equipment; Microscope- parts,

principles of microscopy, resolving power and numerical aperture.

2. Methods of sterilization. Nutritional media and their preparations. Enumeration of

microbial population in soil- bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes.

3. Methods of isolation and purification of microbial cultures.

4. Isolation of Rhizobium from legume root nodule. Isolation of Azotobacter from soil.

Isolation of Azospirillum from roots.

5. Staining and microscopic examination of microbes.

References

1. Agricultural Microbiology – Rangaswami and Bhagyaraj

2. Soil Microbiology – N.S. Subbarao

3. Agricultural Microbiology – N. Mukherjee and T. Ghosh

4. Biofertilizers – L.L. Somani, S.C. Bhandari, S.N. Saxena

5. Introduction to Soil Microbiology – M. Alexender

6. An Introduction to Microbiology – P. Tauro, K.K. Kapoor and K.S. Yadav

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AG 203, Introductory Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

AG -203 Introductory Soil and Water

Conservation Engineering


Preamble:

1. To give an introduction to soil and water conservation.

2. To understand the soil and water erosion and their control, different type of cropping,

techniques to measure soil loss, techniques to harvest wter, grassed water ways and

their design.

3. To understand the wind erosion, soil movement and wind erosion control measures.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the different types of erosion are related to

agriculture like soil water and wind erosion.

2. The student will be able to understand the estimation of soil loss by different erosions

and methodologies of their control.

3. The student will be able to understand the preparation of contour maps and various

designs to control the erosion.

UNIT-1 Conservation (05 Hrs.)

Introduction to Soil and Water Conservation causes of soil erosion. Definition and agents

of soil erosion,

UNIT-2 Erosion (06 Hrs.)

Water erosion: Forms of water erosion. Gully classification and control measures.

UNIT-3 Estimation (06 Hrs.)

Soil loss estimation by universal Loss Soil Equation. Soil loss measurement techniques.

UNIT-4 Erosion control (10 Hrs.)

Principles of erosion control: Introduction to contouring, strip cropping. Contour bund.

Graded bund and bench terracing. Grassed water ways and their design. Water harvesting and its

techniques.

UNIT-5 Wind erosion (07 Hrs.)

Wind erosion: mechanics of wind erosion, types of soil movement. Principles of wind

erosion control and its control measures.

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Practical

1. General status of soil conservation in India.

2. Calculation of erosion index.

3. Estimation of soil loss.

4. Measurement of soil loss.

5. Preparation of contour maps.

6. Design of grassed water ways. Design of contour bunds. Design of graded bunds.

Design of bench terracing system.

7. Problem on wind erosion.

References

1. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Vol. II – Dr. A.M. Michael and Dr. T.P.

Ojha

2. Irrigation – Theory and Practice – Dr. A.M. Michael

3. Surveying and Leveling – B.C. Punamia

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AG 204, Fundamentals of Crop Physiology

AG 204 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the physiology of plant.

2. To understand the all working processed happens in plant like diffusion, osmosis,

absorption of water, photosynthesis etc.

3. To understand the nutrient uptake mechanism.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the growth analysis of plant that will help

to enhance the crop productivity.

2. The student will be able to understand the role of plant growth regulations

according to different physiological processes of plants.

UNIT-1 Crop physiology (10 Hrs.)

Introduction to crop physiology and its importance in Agriculture; Plant cell: an

Overview; Diffusion and osmosis; Absorption of water, transpiration and Stomatal Physiology;

UNIT-2 Plant nutrition (10 Hrs.)

Mineral nutrition of Plants: Functions and deficiency symptoms of nutrients, nutrient

uptake mechanisms; Photosynthesis: Light and Dark reactions, C3, C4 and CAM plants.

UNIT-3 Respiration (06 Hrs.)

Respiration: Glycolysis, TCA cycle and electron transport chain; Fat Metabolism: Fatty

acid synthesis and Breakdown.

UNIT-4 Growth regulators (07 Hrs.)

Plant growth regulators: Physiological roles and agricultural uses, Physiological aspects

of growth and development of major crops.

UNIT-5 Analysis (07 Hrs.)

Growth analysis, Role of Physiological growth parameters in crop productivity.

Practical

1. Study of plant cells, structure and distribution of stomata.

2. Imbibitions, osmosis, plasmolysis.

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3. Measurement of root pressure, rate of transpiration.

4. Separation of photosynthetic pigments through paper chromatography.

5. Rate of transpiration, photosynthesis, respiration.

6. Tissue test for mineral nutrients, estimation of relative water content.

7. Measurement of photosynthetic CO2 assimilation by Infra Red Gas Analyser (IRGA).

References

1. Plant Physiology - R.M. Devlin and F.S. Witham (1986)

2. Text Book of Plant Physiology - C.P. Malik and A.K. Shrivastava

3. Crop Physiology - U.S. Gupta

4. Plant Physiology - Frank, B. Salisbury & Cleon W. Ross (1995)

5. Test Book of Plant Physiology - S. Mukherjee and A.K. Ghosh

6. Practical Plant Physiology - O.P. Sharma

7. Plant Physiology - C.P. Malik

8. Plant Physiology - S.C. Dutta

9. Plant Physiology - H.S. Shrivastava

10. An introduction to crop physiology - Milthorpe, F.L. and Moorley, J.

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AG 205, Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics

AG- 205 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 2L:0T:0P 2credits 2Hrs/

Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of economics and agricultural economics.

2. To understand he different laws & theories popular in economics.

3. To understand the concept of national income, banking and taxation.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the economics of agriculture.

2. Students will be able to study the advanced planning’s related to market structure.

3. The students will be able to understand the different segments of economics like

demand supply, stock, cost, consumer’s equilibrium and surplus.

UNIT-1 Economics (10 Hrs.)

Economics: Meaning, scope and subject matter, definitions, activities, approaches to

economic analysis; micro and macroeconomics, positive and normative analysis. Nature of

economic theory; rationality assumption, concept of equilibrium, economic laws as

Generalization of human behavior. Basic concepts: Goods and services, desire, want, demand,

utility, cost and price, wealth, capital, income and welfare. Agricultural economics: meaning,

definition, characteristics of agriculture, importance and its role in economic development.

Agricultural planning and development in the country.

UNIT-2 Demand(10 Hrs.)

Demand: meaning, law of demand, demand schedule and demand curve, determinants,

utility theory; law of diminishing marginal utility, equi-marginal utility principle. Consumer’s

equilibrium and derivation of demand curve, concept of consumer surplus. Elasticity of demand:

concept and measurement of price elasticity, income elasticity and cross elasticity. Production:

process, creation of utility, factors of production, input output relationship.

UNIT-3 Laws (10 Hrs.)

Laws of returns: Law of variable proportions and law of returns to scale. Cost: Cost

concepts, short run and long run cost curves. Supply: Stock v/s supply, law of supply, supply

schedule, supply curve, determinants of supply, elasticity of supply. Market structure: meaning

and types of market, basic features of perfectly competitive and imperfect markets. Price

determination under perfect competition; short run and long run equilibrium of firm and industry,

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shut down and break even points. Distribution theory: meaning, factor market and pricing of

factors of production. Concepts of rent, wage, interest and profit.

UNIT-4 income (07 Hrs.)

National income: Meaning and importance, circular flow, concepts of national income

accounting and approaches to measurement, difficulties in measurement. Population:

Importance, Malthusian and Optimum population theories, natural and socio-economic

determinants, current policies and programmes on population control. Money: Barter system of

exchange and its problems, evolution, meaning and functions of money, classification of money,

money supply, general price index, inflation and deflation. Banking: Role in modern economy,

types of banks, functions of commercial and central bank, credit creation policy. Agricultural and

public finance: meaning, micro v/s macro finance, need for agricultural finance, public revenue

and public expenditure.

UNIT-5 Tax (05 Hrs.)

Tax: meaning, direct and indirect taxes, agricultural taxation, VAT. Economic systems:

Concepts of economy and its functions, important features of capitalistic, socialistic and mixed

economies, elements of economic planning.

References

1. Elements of Economic Theory – K.K. Dewett and J.P. Verma

2. Indian Economy – S.K. Mishra and V.K. Puri, Himalayan

Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

3.Fundamentals of Agricultural

Economics – K.N. Sandhu & Amarjeet Singh, Himalayan

Publication Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.

4. Agricultural Economics – S. Subba Reddy and P. Raghuram, Oxford

and IBH Publication Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

An Introduction to Agricultural Economics –

Bilgrami

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AG 206, Fundamentals of Plant Pathology AG- 206 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of plant disease and their causal organism.

2. To study about fungi, bacteria, virus, nematodes and plant parasitic, their

reproduction, multiplication and transmission.

3. To understand the role of enzymes, toxins and plant growth regulations in disease

development.

4. To understand the methodologies of plant disease management and control.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to identify the various plant disease on the basis of their

symptoms.

2. The student will be able to calculate different chemical sprays concentrations to

control the plant diseases according to their causal organism.

UNIT-1 Introduction of plant diseases (05 Hrs.)

Introduction: Importance of plant diseases, scope and objectives of Plant Pathology.

History of Plant Pathology with special reference to Indian work. Terms and concepts in Plant

Pathology.

UNIT-2 Cause and classification (05 Hrs.)

Pathogenesis.Cause and classification of plant diseases. Important plant pathogenic

organisms, different groups: fungi, bacteria, fastidious vesicular bacteria, phytoplasmas,

spiroplasmas, viruses, viroids, algae, protozoa, phanerogamic parasites and nematodes with

examples of diseases caused by them. Diseases and symptoms due to abiotic causes.

UNIT-3 Fungi (05 Hrs.)

Fungi: general characters, definition of fungus, somatic structures, types of fungal thalli,

fungal tissues, modifications of thallus, reproduction (asexual and sexual). Nomenclature,

Binomial system of nomenclature, rules of nomenclature, classification of fungi. Key to

divisions,sub-divisions, orders and classes.

UNIT-4 Bacteria and mollicutes (05 Hrs.)

Bacteria and mollicutes: general morphological characters. Basic methods of

classification and reproduction. Viruses: nature, architecture, multiplication and

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transmission.Study of phanerogamic plant parasites. Nematodes: General morphology and

reproduction, classification, symptoms and nature of damage caused by plant nematodes

(Heterodera, Meloidogyne, Anguina etc.)

UNIT-5 (05 Hrs.)

Role of enzymes, toxins and growth regulators in disease development, Defence

mechanism in plants, Epidemiology: Factors affecting disease development. Principles and

methods of plant disease management.Nature, chemical combination, classification, mode of

action and formulations of fungicides and antibiotics.

Practical

1. Acquaintance with various laboratory equipments and microscopy.

2. Preparation of media, isolation and Koch’s postulates.

3. General study of different structures of fungi. Study of symptoms of various plants

Diseases.

4. Study of representative fungal genera. Staining and identification of plant pathogenic

bacteria. Transmission of plant viruses.

5. Study of phanerogamic plant parasites.

6. Study of morphological features and identification of plant parasitic nematodes.

Extraction of nematodes from soil and plant material.

7. Study of fungicides and their formulations. Methods of pesticide application and their

safe use. Calculation of fungicide sprays concentrations.

References

1. Introduction to Principles of Plant Pathology - R.S. Singh

2. Plant Pathology - E.N. Agrios

3. Plant Pathology - R.S. Mehrotra

4. A text book of modern Plant Pathology - Bilgramie and Dubey

5. Essentials of Plant Pathology - V.N

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AG 207, Fundamentals of Entomology

AG -207 Fundamentals of Entomology 3L:0T:1P 4credits 5Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of entomology, major points related to dominance of class

insecta in animal kingdom, insect body segmentation, structure of head, thorax and

abdomen. Structure and modification of antennae, mouth parts, legs and wings.

2. To understand the ecology of insect pest outbreak, pest surveillance and forecasting,

methodologies to control the pests, integrated pest management, formulation and safe

use of pesticides.

3. To study about the beneficial insects and systematics (Taxonomy)

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the basic concepts and methodologies to control

the pest attack

2. Understand the IPM and insecticide act.

3. Understand the classification of insect according to their taxonomy.

UNIT-1 History (10 Hrs.)

History of Entomology in India. Factors for insect’s abundance. Major points related to

dominance of Insecta in Animal kingdom. Classification of phylum Arthropoda upto classes.

Relationship of class Insecta with other classes of Arthropoda. Morphology: Structure and

functions of insect cuticle and molting. Body segmentation. Structure of Head, thorax and

abdomen. Structure and modifications of insect antennae, mouth parts, legs, Wing venation,

modifications and wing coupling apparatus. Structure of male and female genital organ.

Metamorphosis and diapause in insects. Types of larvae and pupae. Structure and functions of

digestive, circulatory, excretory, respiratory, nervous, secretary (Endocrine) and reproductive

system, in insects. Types of reproduction in insects. Major sensory organs like simple and

compound eyes, chemoreceptor.

UNIT-2 Ecology (07 Hrs.)

Insect Ecology: Introduction, Environment and its components. Effect of abiotic factors–

temperature, moisture, humidity, rainfall, light, atmospheric pressure and air currents. Effect of

biotic factors – food competition, natural and environmental resistance. Concepts of Balance of

life in nature, biotic potential and environmental resistance and causes for outbreak of pests in

agro-ecosystem.

UNIT-3 forecasting (10 Hrs.)

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Pest surveillance and pest forecasting. Categories of pests. Host plant resistance, Cultural,

Mechanical, Physical. Legislative. Biological (parasites, predators & transgenic plant pathogens

such as bacteria, fungi and viruses) methods of control. Chemical control-importance, hazards

and limitations. Classification of insecticides, toxicity of insecticides and formulations of

insecticides. Recent methods of pest control, repellents, antifeedants, hormones, attractants,

gamma radiation and genetic control. Practices, scope and limitations of IPM. Insecticides Act

1968-Important provisions. Application techniques of spray fluids. Phytotoxicity of insecticides.

Symptoms of poisoning, first aid and antidotes.

UNIT-4 Beneficial (05 Hrs.)

Beneficial insects: parasites and predators used in pest control and their mass

multiplication techniques. Important groups of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses and fungi used

in pest control and their mass multiplication techniques. Important species of pollinators, weed

killers and scavengers, their importance.

UNIT-5 Taxonomy (10 Hrs.)

Systematics: Taxonomy –importance, history and development and binomial

nomenclature. Definitions of Biotype, Sub-species, Species, Genus, Family and Order.

Classification of class Insecta upto Orders, basic groups of present day insects with special

emphasis to orders and families of Agricultural importance like Orthoptera: Acrididae,

Tettigonidae, Gryllidae, Gryllotalpidae; Dictyoptera: Mantidae, Blattidae; Odonata; Isoptera:

Termitidae; Thysanoptera: Thripidae; Hemiptera: Pentatomidae, Coreidae, Cimicidae,

Pyrrhocoridae, Lygaeidae, Cicadellidae, Delphacidae, Aphididae, Coccidae, Lophophidae,

Aleurodidae, Pseudococcidae; Neuroptera: Chrysopidae; Lepidoptera: Pieridae, Papiloinidae,

Noctuidae, Sphingidae, Pyralidae, Gelechiidae, Arctiidae, Saturnidae, Bombycidae; Coleoptera:

Coccinellidae, Chrysomelidae, Cerambycidae, Curculionidae, Bruchidae, Scarabaeidae;

Hymenoptera: Tenthridinidae, Apidae. Trichogrammatidae, lchneumonidae, Braconidae,

Chalcididae; Diptera: Cecidomyiidae, Tachinidae, Agromyziidae, Culicidae,Muscidae,

Tephritidae.

Practical

1. Methods of collection and preservation of insects including immature stages.

2. External features of Grasshopper/Blister beetle.

3. Types of insect antennae, mouthparts and legs; Wing venation, types of wings and

wing coupling apparatus.

4. Types of insect larvae and pupae.

5. Dissection of digestive system in insects (Grasshopper); Dissection of male and female

reproductive systems in insects (Grasshopper).

6. Study of characters of orders Orthoptera, Dictyoptera, Odonata, Isoptera,

Thysanoptera,Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, Neuroptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera

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and their families of agricultural importance.

References

1. d`f"k dhV foKku – Sharma, J.P.

2. d`f"k dhV foKku – Mathur and Upadhyaya

3. An introduction to Entomology (1997) – Shrivastava, P.D. and Singh, R.P.,

Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi

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4. Text Book of Entomology – Pruthi, H.S.

5. Agricultural Entomology for Indian – Khanna, S.S. Students

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AG 208, Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education

AG- 208 Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension

Education


Preamble:

1. To understand the extension education in reference to agriculture.

2. Study of various extension programmes launched and sponsored by govt. of India &

ICAR.

3. To understand the concept and basics of rural development. Extension administration

and extension teaching.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to acquaint to with university extension system.

2. Group discussion, handling and use of audio-visual equipment’s.

3. Prepared audio-visual aids and extension lecturers.

4. Understand the problem being encountered by farmers

UNIT-1 Education (10 Hrs.)

Education: Meaning, definition & Types; Extension Education- meaning, definition,

scope and process; objectives and principles of Extension Education; Extension Programme

planning- Meaning, Process, Principles and Steps in Programme Development. Extension

systems in India: extension efforts in pre-independence era (Sriniketan, Marthandam, Firka

Development Scheme, Gurgaon Experiment, etc.) and post-independence era (Etawah Pilot

Project, Nilokheri Experiment, etc.);

UNIT-2 Programmes (05 Hrs.)

Various extension/ agriculture development programmes launched by ICAR/ Govt. of India

(IADP, IAAP, HYVP, KVK, IVLP, ORP, ND,NATP, NAIP, etc.). New trends in agriculture

extension: privatization extension, cyber extension/ e-extension, market-led extension, farmer-

led extension, expert systems, etc.

UNIT-3 Development (07 Hrs.)

Rural Development: concept, meaning, definition; various rural development

programmes launched by Govt. of India. Community Dev.-meaning, definition, concept &

principles, Physiology of C.D. Rural Leadership: concept and definition, types of leaders in rural

context;

UNIT-4 Administration (10 Hrs.)

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Extension administration: meaning and concept, principles and functions. Monitoring and

evaluation: concept and definition, monitoring and evaluation of extension programmes; transfer

of technology: concept and models, capacity building of extension personnel;

UNIT-5 Methods (10 Hrs.)

Extension teaching methods: meaning, classification, individual, group and mass contact

methods, media mix strategies; communication: meaning and definition; models and barriers to

communication. Agriculture journalism; diffusion and adoption of innovation: concept and

meaning, process and stages of adoption, adopter categories.

Practical

1. To get acquainted with university extension system.

2. Group discussion- exercise; handling and use of audio visual equipment’s and digital

camera and LCD projector;

3. Preparation and use of AV aids,

4. Preparation of extension literature – leaflet, booklet, folder, pamphlet news stories and

success stories;

5. Presentation skills exercise; micro teaching exercise;

6. A visit to village to understand the problems being encountered by the villagers/

farmers;

7. To study organization and functioning of DRDA and other development departments

at district level;

8. Visit to NGO and learning from their experience in rural development;

9. Understanding PRA techniques and their application in village development planning;

exposure to mass media:

10. Visit to community radio and television studio for understanding the process of

programme production; script writing, writing for print and electronic media,

developing script for radio and television.

References

1. Extension Education in Community – Directorate of Extension,

Development Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India

2. Education and Communication for Development – Dhama, O.P. and Bhatnagar, O.P.,

Oxford and IBH Publicity Co. New Delhi

3. An Introductory of Agricultural Extension – Mosher, A.T.

4. Extension Communication and Management - Ray G.L., Naya Prakashan 206

Bidhan Sarani, Calcutta-6

5. Rural Development, Principles, Policies and Management – Singh, Katar, Sage

Publications, New Delhi

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6. Dimensions of Agriculture Extension – Singh, A.K. and K. Roy Burman,

Aman Publication, Merut

7. Text Book of Extension Education – Singh, Ranjeet, Oxford & IBH

8. Extension Education – Reddy, A.V.V., Laxmi Press,

Baptala (AP)

9. An Introductory to Extension Education – Supe, S.V., Oxford & IBC

Published Co. New Delhi

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AG 209, Communication Skills and Personality Development AG -209 Communication Skills and Personality

Development


Preamble:

1. To understand the process of communication verbal and non-verbal

2. To give an introduction to basic concepts and methodologies for the development of

communal skill and personality.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the detail process to develop the

communication skill.

2. The student will be able to speak in public, group discussion, organizing seminar and

conferences.

UNIT-1. Communication (10 Hrs.)

Communication Skills: Structural and functional grammar; meaning and process of

communication, verbal and nonverbal communication;

UNIT-2. skills(05Hrs.)

listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation skills; field diary and lab

record; indexing, footnote and bibliographic procedures.

UNIT-3. writing(05Hrs.)

Reading and comprehension of general and technical articles, precise writing,

UNIT-4. presentation(05Hrs.)

Summarizing, abstracting; individual and group presentations, impromptu presentation,

UNIT-5. speaking(05Hrs.)

Public speaking; Group discussion. Organizing seminars and conferences.

Practical

1. Listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation skills;

2. field diary and lab record; indexing,

3. Footnote and bibliographic procedures.

4. Reading and comprehension of general and technical articles,

5. Precise writing, summarizing, abstracting;

6. Individual and group presentations.

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AG 301, Farm Machinery and Power

AG -301 Farm Machinery and Powe1 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction about Farm Machinery and Power used at a agriculture farm.

2. To study about the I.C. engine, different component and systems of I.C. engine.

3. Familiarization with implements required for agriculture.

Outcomes:

1. Know what type of machinery and power required at a agriculture farm.

2. Understand to IC engine which used in tractor and other equipment.

3. The student will be aware about problem which comes in a IC engine and able to

prevent and remove them.

4. The student will be familiar with all the equipment and implements used at a

agriculture farm.

UNIT-1. Farm Power (10 Hrs.)

Status of Farm Power in India, Sources of Farm Power , I.C. engines, working principles

of IC engines, comparison of two stroke and four stroke cycle engines.

UNIT-2. Engine (10 Hrs.)

Study of different components of I.C. engine, I.C. engine terminology and solved

problems, Familiarization with different systems of I.C. engines.

UNIT-3. Cooling and system (07 Hrs.)

Air cleaning, cooling, lubrication, fuel supply and hydraulic control system of a tractor,

Familiarization with Power transmission system.

UNIT-4. Tractor and implements (10 Hrs.)

Clutch, gear box, differential and final drive of a tractor, Tractor types, Cost analysis of

tractor power and attached implement, Familiarization with Primary and Secondary Tillage

implement, Implement for hill agriculture.

UNIT-5. Operations(07 Hrs.)

Implement for intercultural operations, Familiarization with sowing and planting

equipment, calibration of a seed drill and solved examples, Familiarization with Plant Protection

equipment, Familiarization with harvesting and threshing equipment.

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Practical

1. Study of different components of I.C. engine.

2. To study air cleaning and cooling system of engine, Familiarization with clutch,

transmission, differential and final drive of a tractor,

3. Familiarization with lubrication and fuel supply system of engine, Familiarization with

brake, steering, hydraulic control system of engine, Learning of tractor driving,

Familiarization with operation of power tiller,

4. Implements for hill agriculture, Familiarization with different types of primary and

secondary tillage implements: mold-board plough, disc plough and disc harrow.

5. Familiarization with seed-cum-fertilizer drills their seed metering mechanism and

calibration, Planters and Trans-planter Familiarization with different types of sprayers

and dusters

6. Familiarization with different inter-cultivation equipment, Familiarization with

harvesting and threshing machinery.

References

1. Elements of Agricultural Engineering – Dr. Jagdishwar Shay

2. Principle of Agricultural Engineering Vol. I – T.P. Ojha, A.M. Michael

3. Farm Power and Machinery management- D.N. Sharma, S. Mukesh

4. Farm Machinery and Power- Ashok G. Powar, Vijay V. Aware

5. Farm Machinery and Power Engineering- Manisha Sahu, Ajay sharma

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AG 302, Agricultural Finance and Cooperation AG

302

Agricultural Finance and Cooperation 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the agriculture finance, sources of agriculture finance.

2. To understand the agriculture credit, cost of credit.

3. To understand the agriculture co-operation.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to determinate the most profitable level of capital use.

2. Able to allocate the limited amount of capital among different enterprises.

3. Able to prepare and analyze balance sheet, bank statement, income statement, loan

proposal and bank project.

UNIT-1. Finance(05 Hrs.)

Agricultural Finance- meaning, scope and significance, credit needs and its role in Indian

agriculture.

UNIT-2. credit(05 Hrs.)

Agricultural credit: meaning, definition, need, classification. Credit analysis: 4 R’s, and

3C’s of credits.

UNIT-3. Sources(10 Hrs.)

Sources of agricultural finance: institutional and non-institutional sources, commercial

banks, social control and nationalization of commercial banks, Micro financing including KCC.

Lead bank scheme, RRBs, Scale of finance and unit cost. An introduction to higher financing

institutions – RBI, NABARD, ADB, IMF, world bank, Insurance and Credit Guarantee

Corporation of India.

UNIT-4. Cost (07 Hrs.)

Cost of credit. Recent development in agricultural credit. Preparation and analysis of

financial statements – Balance Sheet and Income Statement. Basic guidelines for preparation of

project reports- Bank norms – SWOT analysis.

UNIT-5. Cooperation(10 Hrs.)

Agricultural Cooperation – Meaning, brief history of cooperative development in India,

objectives, principles of cooperation, significance of cooperatives in Indian agriculture.

Agricultural Cooperation in India- credit, marketing, consumer and multi-purpose cooperatives,

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farmers’ service cooperative societies, processing cooperatives, farming cooperatives,

cooperative warehousing; role of ICA, NCUI, NCDC, NAFED.

Practical

1. Determination of most profitable level of capital use.

2. Optimum allocation of limited amount of capital among different enterprise.

3. Analysis of progress and performance of cooperatives using published data.

4. Analysis of progress and performance of commercial banks and RRBs using published

data.

5. Visit to a commercial bank, cooperative bank and cooperative society to acquire

firsthand knowledge of their management, schemes and procedures. Estimation of

credit requirement of farm business – A case study.

6. Preparation and analysis of balance sheet – A case study. Preparation and analysis of

income statement – A case study. Appraisal of a loan proposal – A case study. Techno

economic parameters for preparation of projects.

7. Preparation of Bankable projects for various agricultural products and its value added

products. Seminar on selected topics.

References

1. An Introduction to Agricultural Finance – U.K. Pandey, Himalayan Publication Ltd,

New Delhi

2. Agricultural Finance - Theory and Practical – J.P. Singh

3. Agricultural Finance - Theory and Practical – Kahlon and Tyagi

4. Agricultural Finance and Management – S. Subba Reddy

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AG 303, Production Technology for Vegetable and Spices

AG -303 Production Technology for Vegetable and

Spices


Preamble:

1. To understand the importance of vegetables & spices in human nutrition and national

economy.

2. To understand and learn cultivation of vegetable and spices crops.

3. To understand control of different disease and pest occure in vegetable and spices

crops.

4. To learn seed production of some important vegetable & spices crops.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to identfy vegetable and spices crops and their seeds.

2. The student will be able to cultivation of vegetable and spices crops and their seed

production.

3. The student will be able to understand the economics of vegetable and spices

cultivation.

UNIT-1. Importance(07 Hrs.)

Importance of vegetables & spices in human nutrition and national economy.

UNIT-2. Origin(10 Hrs.)

Brief about origin, area, production, improved varieties and cultivation practices such as

time of sowing, sowing.

UNIT-3. requirements(07 Hrs.)

Transplanting techniques, planting distance, fertilizer requirements.

UNIT-4. management(07 Hrs.)

Irrigation, weed management, harvesting, storage, physiological disorders.

UNIT-5. control and production(10 Hrs.)

Disease and pest control and seed production of important vegetable and spices.

Practical

1. Identification of vegetables & spices crops and their seeds.

2. Nursery raising. Direct seed sowing and transplanting.

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3. Study of morphological characters of different vegetables & spices.

4. Fertilizers applications. Raising of nursery of vegetables & spices.

5. Vegetables & spices seed extraction.

6. Harvesting & preparation for market.

7. Economics of vegetables and spices cultivation.

References

1. Vegetable crops in India – T.K. Bose and M.G. Som

2. Production Technology – S.P. Singh of Vegetable crops

3. Production Technology – K.G. Shanumughavelu of Vegetable crops

4. Complete Gardening in India – K.S. Gopal Swamiyanger

5. Floriculture in India – G.S. Randhawa and A. Mukhopadhyay

6. Commercial Flowers – T.K. Bose

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AG 304, Livestock & Poultry Management

AG -304 Livestock & Poultry Management 3L:0T:1P 4credits 5Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of livestock and poultry, livestock includes cattle, buffalo,

sheep, goat and swine.

2. To understand the management, housing, computation of ration, feedstuffs, milk

production, control of important disease of livestock and poultry.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to Handling and restraining of livestock and poultry.

2. The students will be able to establish a livestock or poultry farm.

UNIT-1. National economy(07 Hrs.)

Role of livestock in the national economy. Reproduction in farm animals and poultry.

Housing principles, space requirements for different species of livestock and poultry.

UNIT-2. Management(10 Hrs.)

Management of calves, growing heifers and mulch animals. Management of sheep, goat

and swine. Incubation, hatching and brooding. Management of growers and layers.

UNIT-3. Cattle’s breeds (10 Hrs.)

Important Indian and exotic breeds of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, swine and poultry.

Improvement of farm animals and poultry. Digestion in livestock and poultry.

UNIT-4. Feed(10 Hrs.)

Classification of feedstuffs. Proximate principles of feed. Nutrients and their functions.

Feed ingredients for ration for livestock and poultry. Feed supplements and feed additives.

Feeding of livestock and poultry

UNIT-5. Diseases(07 Hrs.)

Introduction of livestock and poultry diseases. Prevention (including vaccination

schedule) and control of important diseases of livestock and poultry.

Practical

1. External body parts of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, swine and poultry.

2. Handling and restraining of livestock.

3. Identification methods of farm animals and poultry.

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4. Visit to IDF and IPF to study breeds of livestock and poultry and daily routine farm

Operations and farm records.

5. Judging of cattle, buffalo and poultry.

6. Culling of livestock and poultry.

7. Planning and layout of housing for different types of livestock.

8. Computation of rations for livestock.

9. Formulation of concentrate mixtures.

10. Clean milk production, milking methods.

References

1. Livestock Production Management – Dr. N.S.R. Shastry, Dr. R.A. Singh and Dr.

Thomas

2. A Text Book of Animal Husbandry – Dr. G.C. Banerjee

3. Poultry Production – Dr. R.A. Singh and others

4. Animal Husbandry and Draining – Dr. Jagdish Prasad

5. Animal Husbandry – Dr. Harbansh Singh & Dr. Moor 6. Dairy India – 2007

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AG 305, Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif-Crops)

AG- 305 Crop Production Technology-I

(Kharif-Crops)


Preamble:

1. To understand the origin, geographical distribution and economic importance of some

important kharif crops.

2. To learn complete cultivation of some cereals, pulses, oil seeds and forage crops of

kharif season.

Outcomes:

1. Cultivation of kharif crops from nursery to direct sowing.

2. Understand the all intercultural operations like weeding, herbicide, fertilizer and

pesticide application.

UNIT-1. Origin and importance of crops (10 Hrs.)

Origin, geographical distribution, economic importance Soil and climatic requirements,

varieties, cultural practices and yield of,

UNIT-2. Kharif crops(07 Hrs.)

Kharif crops. Cereals – rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet,

UNIT-3. Pulses crops(05 Hrs.)

Pulses-pigeon pea, mungbean and uradbean;

UNIT-4. Oilseeds crops (07 Hrs.)

Oilseeds- groundnut, and soybean; fibre crops- cotton & Jute;

UNIT-5. Forage crops(07 Hrs.)

Forage crops-sorghum, cowpea, cluster bean and Napier.

Practical

1. Rice nursery preparation.

2. Transplanting of Rice, sowing of soybean, pigeon pea and mungbean. maize,

groundnut and cotton.

3. Effect of seed size on germination and seedling vigour of kharif season crops, effect of

sowing depth on germination of kharif crops.

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4.Identification of weeds in kharif season crops, top dressing and foliar feeding of

nutrients,

5. Study of yield contributing characters and yield calculation of kharif season crops,

study of crop varieties and important agronomic experiments at experimental farm.

6.Study of forage experiments, morphological description of kharif season crops, visit to

research centers of related crops.

References

1. Kharif crop Production (Hindi), by - Arya R.L. 2019

2. Crop Production at a Glance by - Sah, Akhilesh 2018

3. Production technology of kharif crops- Suresh Singh Tomar and Yagya Dev Mishra

4. Science of crop Production Part-1 (Kharif Crop) – Dr. G .S. Tomar, Dr S. K. Tounk,

Dr. J. L. Chaudhary

5. Textbook of Field Crop- Mukund Joshi

6. Principles of Crop Production – SR Reddy, C Nagamani

7. Textbook of Field Crop Production (Commercial Crops)- Rajendra Prashad

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AG 306, Agricultural Informatics

AG -306 Agricultural Informatics 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the anatomy of computer memory concept, MS office, data

presentation.

2. To understand the uses of DBMS in agriculture, concepts and components of internet

and WWW.

3. To understand the statistical analysis, computer programming and application of

innovative ways to use information and communication technologies (IT) in

agriculture.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand computer components, accessories, and

important DOS commands.

2. Use of information, weather analysis, agri input management.

3. The student will be able to the use of MS word, MS excel, MS access and crop

simulation models.

UNIT-1. Computers (07 Hrs.)

Introduction to Computers, Anatomy of Computers, Memory Concepts, Units of

Memory, Operating System, definition and types, Applications of MS-Office for creating,

Editing and Formatting a document, Data presentation, tabulation and graph creation,

UNIT-2. Internet and World Wide Web (05 Hrs.)

Statistical analysis, mathematical expressions, Database, concepts and types, creating

database, uses of DBMS in Agriculture, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW), Concepts and

components.

UNIT-3. Computer and language (05 Hrs.)

Computer Programming, General Concepts, Introduction to Visual Basic, Java, Fortran,

C/ C++, etc, concepts and standard input/output operations. e-Agriculture, concepts, design and

development.

UNIT-4. Technologies and Models(07 Hrs.)

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Application of innovative ways to use information and communication technologies (IT)

in Agriculture. Computer Models in Agriculture: statistical, weather analysis and crop simulation

models, concepts, structure, inputs-outputs files,

UNIT-5. Application (10 Hrs.)

Limitation, advantages and application of models for understanding plant processes,

sensitivity, verification, calibration and validation. IT application for computation of water and

nutrient requirement of crops, Computer-

Controlled devices (automated systems) for Agri-input management, Smartphone mobile

apps in Agriculture for farm advises, market price, postharvest management etc;

Practical

1. Study of Computer Components, accessories, practice of important DOS Commands.

2. Introduction of different operating systems such as windows, Unix/ Linux, Creating,

Files & Folders, File Management.

3. Use of MS-WORD and MS Power-point for creating, editing and presenting a

scientific

Document.

4. MS-EXCEL - Creating a spreadsheet, use of statistical tools, writing expressions,

creating

Graphs, analysis of scientific data, handling macros.

5. MS-ACCESS: Creating Database, preparing queries and reports, demonstration of

Agri-information system.

6.Introduction to World Wide Web (WWW) and its components. Introduction of

programming languages such as Visual Basic, Java, Fortran, C, C++.

7.Hands on practice on Crop Simulation Models (CSM), DSSAT/Crop-Info/Crop-Syst/

Wofost.

References

1. Agriculture information by- Dr.Narayan jitendra

2. Agro Informatics- Mamta Rana, D. Prasad

3. Agro Informatics- G. Vanitha and M. Kalpana

4. Agriculture and Environmental informatics, governance and management-

Z.Andreopoulou, Basil Monos, Nico Polman and Dvid Viaggi

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AG 307, Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

AG- 307 Environmental Studies and Disaster

Management


Preamble:

1. To understand the different resources of environment.

2. To understand the renewable and non-renewable resources like forest, water, mineral,

food, energy land resources.

3. To understand the role on individual in conservation of natural resources.

4. To understand the different ecosystem like forest, grassland, desert and aquatic

ecosystem.

Outcomes:

1. The students will be able to understand the component of environment.

2. To prevent and remove pollution found in any ecosystem.

3. The management of any disaster occur by flood, drought etc.

UNIT-1. Environmental (05 Hrs.)

Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies Definition, scope and importance.

UNIT-2. Natural Resources (07 Hrs.)

Natural Resources: Renewable and non-renewable resources, Natural resources and

associated problems. a) Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies.

Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forest and tribal people.

UNIT-3. Resources (07 Hrs.)

Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought,

conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems. c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation,

environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies.

UNIT-4. Food resources (10 Hrs.)

Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing,

effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies.

e) Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use

of alternate energy sources. Case studies. f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land

degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.

UNIT-5. • conservation (10 Hrs.)

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Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources. • Equitable use of resources

for sustainable lifestyles. Ecosystems: Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an

ecosystem, Producers, consumers and decomposers, Energy flow in the ecosystem. Ecological

succession, Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids. Introduction, types, characteristic

features, structure and function of the following ecosystem: a. Forest ecosystem b. Grassland

ecosystem c. Desert ecosystem d. Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans,

estuaries)Biodiversity and its conservation:

Practical

1. Pollution case studies. Case Studies- Field work:

2. Visit to a local area to document environmental assets river/ forest/ grassland/ hill/

mountain,

3. Visit to a local polluted site-Urban/Rural/Industrial/ Agricultural,

4. Study of common plants, insects, birds and study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill

slopes, etc.

References

1. Introduction to Environmental and disaster management by kakul, S.S., kingra P.K.

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AG 308, Introductory Agro meteorology & Climate Change

AG -308 Introductory Agro meteorology & Climate

Change


Preamble:

1. To understand the earth atmosphere.

2. To understand the component of meteorology like wind, solar radiation, cyclone,

clouds, fog, mist, frost etc.

3. To understand the artificial rain making, weather hazards and weather relationship

with agriculture.

Outcomes:

1. Establish an agro-meterological observatory.

2. Measure the solar tradition, albedo and sunshine duration, air temperature, soil

temperature and atmospheric pressure.

3. Determinate the vapor pressure & relative humidity, dew point temperature and

atmospheric conditions.

UNIT-1. Atmosphere (05 Hrs.)

Earth atmosphere- its composition, extent and structure; Atmospheric weather variables;

Atmospheric pressure, its variation with height;

UNIT-2. Wind (05 Hrs.)

Wind, types of wind, daily and seasonal variation of wind speed, cyclone, anticyclone,

land breeze and sea breeze;

UNIT-3. Radiation (10 Hrs.)

Nature and properties of solar radiation, solar constant, depletion of solar radiation, short

wave, longwave and thermal radiation, net radiation, albedo; Atmospheric temperature,

temperature inversion, lapse rate, daily and seasonal variations of temperature, vertical profile of

temperature, Energy balance of earth; Atmospheric humidity, concept of saturation, vapor

pressure, process of condensation, formation of dew, fog, mist, frost, cloud; Precipitation,

process of precipitation, types of precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail, cloud formation

and classification; Artificial rainmaking.

UNIT-4. Monsoon (07Hrs.)

Monsoon- mechanism and importance in Indian agriculture, Weather hazards - drought,

floods, frost, tropical cyclones and extreme weather conditions such as heat-wave and cold-

wave.

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UNIT-5. Relations (10 Hrs.)

Agriculture and weather relations; Modifications of crop microclimate, climatic normals

for crop and livestock production. Weather forecasting- types of weather forecast and their uses.

Climate change, climatic variability, global warming, causes of climate change and its impact on

regional and national Agriculture.

Practical:

1.Visit of Agro meteorological Observatory, site selection of observatory, exposure of

instruments and weather data recording.

2.Measurement of total, shortwave and longwave radiation, and its estimation using

Planck’s intensity law.

3.Measurement of albedo and sunshine duration, computation of Radiation Intensity

using

BSS.

4.Measurement of maximum and minimum air temperatures, its tabulation, trend and

variation

analysis.

5.Measurement of soil temperature and computation of soil heat flux.

6.Determination of vapor pressure and relative humidity.

7.Determination of dew point temperature.

8.Measurement of atmospheric pressure and analysis of atmospheric conditions.

References

1. Introductory Agro meteorology & Climate Change by Reddy SR

2. Fundamental of Agro meteorology & Climate Change by Mahi , G.S., Kingra ,P.K.

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AG 309, Fundamentals of Plant Breeding

AG

309

Fundamentals of Plant Breeding 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the role of plant breeding in agriculture and role of genetics in relation

to plant breeding.

2. To understand the self-incompatibility and male sterility, heritability, heterocyst and

inbreeding depression.

3. To understand hybridization and different methods of breeding.

Outcomes:

1. The students will be able to understand the detail required knowledge behind plant

breeding.

2. The students will be able to understand the methodology of plant breeding for crop

improvement.

3. The students will be able to understand intellectual property rights, patenting and

plant breeder & farmers rights.

UNIT-1. History(07 Hrs.)

Historical development, concept, nature and role of plant breeding, major achievements

and future prospects; Genetics in relation to plant breeding, modes of reproduction and

apomixes.

UNIT-2. Self (07 Hrs.)

Self – incompatibility and male sterility- genetic consequences, cultivar options.

Domestication, Acclimatization, introduction; Centre of origin/diversity, component of Genetic

variation.

UNIT-3. Advance(10 Hrs.)

Heritability and genetic advance; Genetic basis and breeding methods in self-pollinated

crops-mass and pure line selection, hybridization techniques and handling of segregating

population; Multiline concept. Concepts of population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Law,

Genetic basis and methods of breeding cross pollinated crops, modes of selection.

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UNIT-4. Depression(07 Hrs.)

Heterosis and inbreeding depression, development of inbred lines and hybrids, composite

and synthetic varieties; Breeding methods in asexually propagated crops, clonal selection and

hybridization.

UNIT-5. Breeding(10 Hrs.)

Wide hybridization and pre-breeding; Polyploidy in relation to plant breeding, mutation

breeding-methods and uses; Breeding for important biotic and abiotic stresses; Biotechnological

tools-DNA markers and marker assisted selection. Participatory plant breeding; Intellectual

Property Rights, Patenting, Plant Breeders and & Farmer’s Rights.

Practical

1.Plant Breeder’s kit, Study of germplasm of various crops.

2.Study of floral structure of self-pollinated and cross pollinated crops.

3.Emasculation and hybridization techniques in self & cross pollinated crops.

4.Consequences of inbreeding on genetic structure of resulting populations.

5.Study of male sterility system. Handing of segregation populations.

6.Methods of calculating mean, range, variance, standard deviation, heritability.

7.Designs used in plant breeding experiment, analysis of Randomized Block Design.

8.To work out the mode of pollination in a given crop and extent of natural out crossing.

References

1. Plant Breeding – B.D. Singh

2. Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding – J.R. Sharma

3. Breeding field crops – J.M. Poehlman and D.A.Sleper

4. Principles of Plant Breeding – R.C. Chouhan

3. Plant Pathology - R.S. Mehrotra

4. A text book of modern Plant Pathology - Bilgramie and Dubey

5. Essentials of Plant Pathology - V.N Pathak

6. Introductory Plant Pathology - M.N. Kamath

7. Plant Diseases - P.D. Sharma

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AG 310, Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication

AG -310 Entrepreneurship Development and

Business Communication


Preamble:

1. To understand the concept of entrepreneur.

2. To develop all the skills and capacities nacessory for entrepreneurship.

3. To know all the govt. policies and programmes launched for entrepreneur.

Outcomes:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand all the pre vocation

activities For set-up a enterprises.

UNIT-1. Entrepreneurship (04 Hrs.)

Concept of Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship Development, Characteristics of

entrepreneurs.

UNIT-2. Skills and policy (10 Hrs.)

Assessment of entrepreneurship skills, SWOT Analysis & achievement motivation,

Entrepreneurial behavior, Government policy and programs and institutions for entrepreneurship

development, Entrepreneurial Development Process.

UNIT-3. Leadership and development (10 Hrs.)

Business Leadership Skills; Communication skills for entrepreneurship development,

Developing organizational skill , Developing Managerial skills, Problem solving skill,

Achievement motivation; time management.

UNIT-4. Management and preparation (05 Hrs.)

Supply chain management and Total quality management, Project Planning Formulation

and report preparation.

UNIT-5. Opportunities (04 Hrs.)

Opportunities for entrepreneurship and rural entrepreneurship.

Practical

1. Assessing entrepreneurial potential, problem solving ability,

2. Managerial skills and achievement motivation,

3. Exercise in creativity, time audit, preparation of business plan and proposal writing,

4. Visit to entrepreneurship development institute and entrepreneurs.

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References

1. Trainer’s Manual on Developing – Akhori, M.M.P, Mishra, S.P. and Entrepreneurial

Motivation Sengupta, Rita (1989), NIESBUD

2. Entrepreneurial Development – Khanka, S.S., S. Chand Co. Ltd. Ramnagar, New

Delhi

3. Fundamental of Entrepreneurship – Agrawal R.C., Laxmi Narayan Agrawal, Agra

(U.P.)

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AG 401, Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi crops)

AG -401 Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi

crops)


Preamble:

I. To study about origin, geographical distribution and economic importance of some

rabi crops

II. To understand complete cultivation of wheat, barley, chickpea, lentil, peas, rapeseed,

mustard, sunflower, sugarcane, potato, barseem, lucerne and oat.

Outcomes:

The student will be able to understand the cultivation of some important rabi crops

including weed, disease and pest management.

UNIT-1. Rabi crops Origin (10 Hrs.)

Origin, geographical distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic requirements,

Varieties, cultural practices and yield of Rabi crops;

UNIT-2. Cereals and Pulses(Rabi crops) (07 Hrs.)

Cereals –wheat and barley, pulses- Chickpea, lentil, peas,

UNIT-3. Oilseeds (Rabi crops) (05 Hrs.)

Oilseeds-rapeseed, mustard and sunflower;

UNIT-4. Sugar (Rabi crops) (05 Hrs.)

Sugar crops-sugarcane; other crops-potato,

UNIT-5. Forage (Rabi crops) (05 Hrs.)

Forage crops-berseem, lucerne and oat.

Practical

1. Sowing methods of wheat and sugarcane.

2. Identification of weeds in rabi season crops.

3. Study of morphological characteristics of rabi crops.

4. Study of yield contributing characters of rabi season crops.

5. Yield and juice quality analysis of sugarcane.

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6. Study of important agronomic experiments of rabi crops at experimental farms.

7. Study of rabi forage experiments, oil extraction of medicinal crops.

8. Visit to research stations of related crops.

References

1. Rabi Crop Production technology (Hindi)- R.L. Arya.

2. Crop Production at a Glance- Sha Akhilesh

3. Production technology of Rabi Crops – Suresh Singh Tomar, Yagya dev Mishra &

Shailendra

Singh

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AG 402, Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAPs and

Landscaping

G- 402 Production Technology for Ornamental

Crops, MAPs and Landscaping


Preamble:

1. To give an introduction about ornamental, medicinal and aromatic plants.

2. To understand what is landscaping and lanscape uses of trees, shrubs and climbers.

3. To understand production technology and packaging practices of cut flowers, medicinal

and aromatic crops.

4. To understand processing and value addition in ornamental crops, medicinal and aromatic

products.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to identify the ornamental, medicinal and aromatic plants.

2. Able to nursery bed preparation and seed sowing.

3. Able to cutting, training & pruning of ornamental plants and other.

4. Intercultural operations in flowers and medicinal, aromatic plants.

5. Able to understand the harvesting and post-harvest handling of cut and loose flowers and

processing of MAP.

UNIT-1. Importance and scope(05 Hrs.)

Importance and scope of ornamental crops, medicinal and aromatic plants and

landscaping.

UNIT-2. Principles(05 Hrs.)

Principles of landscaping. Landscape uses of trees, shrubs and climbers.

UNIT-3. Technology(10 Hrs.)

Production technology of important cut flowers like rose, gerbera, carnation, and orchids

under protected conditions and gladiolus, tuberose, chrysanthemum under open conditions.

UNIT-4. Package(10 Hrs.)

Package of practices for loose flowers like marigold and jasmine under open conditions.

Production technology of important medicinal plants like asparagus, aloe, costus, Cinnamomum,

periwinkle, isabgol and aromatic plants like mint, lemongrass, citronella, , ocimum, rose,

geranium,vetiver.

UNIT-5. value addition(05 Hrs.)

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Processing and value addition in ornamental crops and MAPs produce.

Practical

1.Identification of Ornamental plants.

2.Identification of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.

3.Nursery bed preparation and seed sowing.

4.Training and pruning of Ornamental plants.

5.Planning and layout of garden.

6.Bed preparation and planting of MAP.

7.Protected structures – care and maintenance.

8.Intercultural operations in flowers and MAP.

9.Harvesting and post harvest handling of cut and loose flowers.

10.Processing of MAP. Visit to commercial flower/MAP unit.

References

1 Textbook of Production Technology for Ornamental Crops MAPs and Landscaping-

Lal

2. Principal of Landscaping Gardening- Dr Hemla Nail & S.Y. Chandrashekhar & Laxmi

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AG 403, Renewable Energy and Green Technology

AG- 403 Renewable Energy and Green Technology 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preambles:

1. To give an introduction about biogas plants and gasifire, solar energy and wind

energy.

2. To understand the applications of solar and wind energy in agriculture sector and

daily life.

3. To understand biogas, biodiesel, biooil and bioalcohol.

Outcomes:

1. The student will be able to understand the structure and mechanism of biogas plant

and gasifire

2. Able to understand the renewable source of energy and their applications.

UNIT-1. Application (10 Hrs.)

Classification of with biomass utilization for biofuel production and their application,

Familiarization with types of biogas plants and gasifies,

UNIT-2. Energy and bioenergy resource (10 Hrs.)

Biogas, bio alcohol, biodiesel and biooil production and their energy sources,

contribution of these of sources in agricultural sector, Familiarization utilization as bioenergy

resource,

UNIT-3. Solar energy (07 Hrs.)

Introduction of solar energy, collection and their application, Familiarization with solar

energy gadgets: solar cooker, solar water heater,

UNIT-4. Solar energy Application (05 Hrs.)

Application of solar energy: solar drying, solar pond, solar distillation, solar photovoltaic

system and their application,

UNIT-5. Wind energy

Introduction of wind energy and their application.(04 Hrs.)

Practical

1. Familiarization with renewable energy gadgets.

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2. To study biogas plants.

3. To study gasifier, To study the production process of biodiesel,

4. To study briquetting machine,

5. To study the production process of bio-fuels. Familiarization with different solar

Energy gadgets.

6. To study solar photovoltaic system: solar light, solar pumping, and solar fencing.

7. To study solar cooker, To study solar drying system.

8. To study solar distillation and solar pond.

References

1. Renewable Energy – Er. Kumar Sanjay.

2. Renewable Energy Sources and Methods- Anne Maczulak

3. Textbook of Renewable Energy & Green Technology-S.K & Laxmi lal Danhich.

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AG 404, Problematic soil & their management

AG -404 Problematic soil & their management 2L:0T:0P 2credits 2Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand what are problematic soil and waste land.

2. To give an introduction about soil quality and health.

3. To understand reclamation and management of different problematic soil.

4. To understand use of saline water in agriculture.

5. To understand use of remote sensing and GIS in diagnosis and management of

problem soil.

Outcomes:

1. The students will be able to Know about different problematic soils and their

reclamation.

2. The students will be able to understand the quality and standards of irrigation water.

3. The students will be able to understand the use of remote sensing and GIS in

management of problem soils.

UNIT-1. India soils (07 Hrs.)

Soil quality and health, Distribution of Waste land and problem soils in India. Their

categorization based on properties.

UNIT-2. management (10 Hrs.)

Reclamation and management of Saline and sodic soils, Acid soils, Acid Sulphate soils,

Eroded and Compacted soils, Flooded soils, Polluted soils.

UNIT-3. water (05 Hrs.)

Irrigation water – quality and standards, utilization of saline water in agriculture.

UNIT-4. Sensor (05 Hrs.)

Remote sensing and GIS in diagnosis and management of problem soils.

UNIT-5. Tree species (10 Hrs.)

Multipurpose tree species, bio remediation through MPTs of soils, land capability and

classification, land suitability classification. Problematic soils under different Agro-ecosystems

References

1. The Nature and Properties of Soil – Brady, N.C. & Weil, R.R., Macmill

2. Fundamentals of Soil Science – ICAR Publication, New Delhi

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3. Text Book of Soil Physics – A.K. Saha, Kalyani Publication, New Delhi

4. Introductory of Soil Science – Dr. Dilip kumar das

5. Soil Science Fertilizers and Manures – Dr vinay singh.

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AG 405, Production Technologies for Fruit and Plantation Crops

AG- 405 Production Technology for Fruit and

Plantation Crops


Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of fruit and plantation crops.

2. To understand high density planting & use of root stocks.

3. To understand methodologies of cultivation of major fruits, nuts and plantation crops.

Outcomes: - The students will be able to understand.

1. Description and identification of fruits.

2. Propagation methods for fruit and plantation crops.

3. Preparation of plant bio regulators and their uses.

4. Control of pest, disease and physiological disorders of fruit and plantation crops.

UNIT-1. Indian crop industry (05 Hrs.)

Importance and scope of fruit and plantation crop industry in India;

UNIT-2. Uses(05 Hrs.)

High density planting; Use of rootstocks;

UNIT-3. Technologies(10 Hrs.)

Production technologies for the cultivation of major fruits-mango, banana, citrus, grape,

guava, litchi, papaya, apple,

UNIT-4. Technologies(07 Hrs.)

Pear, peach and; minor fruits- pineapple, pomegranate, jackfruit, strawberry, nut crops;

UNIT-5. Plantation(05 Hrs.)

Plantation crops-coconut, arecanut, cashew, tea, coffee & rubber.

Practical

1. Seed propagation. Scarification and stratification of seeds.

2. Propagation methods for fruit and plantation crops including Micro-propagation.

3. Description and identification of fruit.

4. Preparation of plant bio regulators and their uses, Pests, diseases and physiological

disorders

of above fruit and plantation crops,

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5. Visit to commercial orchard.

References

1. Production technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops - G.S Sani.

2. Production technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops-M. Kavina, V. Jegadeeswari,

R.M. Vijay Kumar & S.Balakrishnan

3. Production Technology of Fruit Crops- P.Singh


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AG 406, Principles of Seed Technology

AG -406 Principles of Seed Technology 1L:0T:2P 3credits 5Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the difference between seed and grain, characters of good seed,

foundation and certified seed production of important cereals, pulses, oil seeds,

fodder and vegetables.

2. To understand seed act and its enforcement, seed certification, duty and power of a

seed inspector.

3. To understand detection of GM crops.

Outcomes: - The students will be able to understand

1. Seed production of cereal, pulses, oil seeds and vegetable crops.

2. Understand seed sampling and testing.

3. Know seed certification procedure and field inspection.

UNIT-1. Technology (10 Hrs.)

Seed and seed technology: introduction, definition and importance. Deterioration causes

of crop varieties and their control; Maintenance of genetic purity during seed production, seed

quality; Definition, Characters of good quality seed, different classes of seed.

UNIT-2. Certified Seed Act (07 Hrs.)

Foundation and certified seed production of important cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fodder

and vegetables. Seed certification, phases of certification, procedure for seed certification, field

inspection. Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement.

UNIT-3. Control Order (07 Hrs.)

Duty and powers of seed inspector, offences and penalties. Seeds Control Order 1983,

Varietal Identification through Grow Out Test and Electrophoresis, Molecular and Biochemical

test.

UNIT-4. Genetically modified (10 Hrs.)

Detection of genetically modified crops, Transgene contamination in non-GM crops, GM

crops and organic seed production. Seed drying, processing and their steps, seed testing for

quality assessment, seed treatment, its importance, method of application and seed packing.

UNIT-5. Storage and marketing (10 Hrs.)

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Seed storage; general principles, stages and factors affecting seed longevity during

storage. Measures for pest and disease control during storage.

Seed marketing: structure and organization, sales generation activities, promotional

media. Factors affecting seed marketing, Role of WTO and OECD in seed marketing.

Practical

1. Seed production in major cereals: Wheat, Rice, Maize, Sorghum and Bajra.

2. Seed production in major pulses: Urd, Mung, Pigeonpea, Lentil, Gram, Fieldpea.

3. Seed production in major oilseeds: Soybean, Rapeseed and Mustard.

4. Seed production in vegetable crops.

5. Seed sampling and testing:

6. Physical purity, germination, viability, etc. Seed and seedling vigour test.

7. Genetic purity test: Grow out test and electrophoresis.

8. Seed certification: Procedure, Field inspection,

9. Preparation of field inspection report.

10. Visit to seed production farms, seed testing laboratories and seed processing plant.

References

1. Principles of Seed technology – P.K. Upadhyay.

2. Seed Technology (Hindi)-Mukesh Kumar

3. Principles of Seed Technology- Tomar

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AG 407, Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture

AG -407 Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture 1L:0T:0P 1credits 1Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To introduce the different farming systems popular in India and abroad.

2. Understand the cropping system and pattern.

3. Understand the strategies to conserve the agriculture.

Outcomes:

1. Develop an ability to apply knowledge of sustainable agriculture.

2. The students will be able to understand integrated farming.

3. Identify the difference among various cropping systems.

UNIT-1. Farming (05 Hrs.)

Farming System-scope, importance, and concept, Types and systems of farming system

and factors affecting types of farming, Farming system components and their maintenance,

UNIT-2. Cropping(07 Hrs)

Cropping system and pattern, multiple cropping system, Efficient cropping system and

their evaluation, Allied enterprises and their importance, Tools for determining production and

efficiencies in cropping and farming system;

UNIT-3. Sustainable(04 Hrs)

Sustainable agriculture-problems and its impact on agriculture, indicators of

sustainability, adaptation and mitigation,

UNIT-4. Conservation(04 Hrs)

conservation agriculture strategies in agriculture, HEIA, and LEISA and its techniques

for sustainability,

UNIT-5. Integrated farming(10 Hrs)

Integrated farming system-historical background, objectives and characteristics,

components of IFS and its advantages, Site specific development of IFS model for different

agro-climatic zones, , Visit of IFS model in different agro-climatic zones of nearby states

University/ institutes and farmers field.

References

1. Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture - S.R. Reddy

2. A Text Book of Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture-Aniket Kalhapure,

Madhukar dhonde & Balasaheb Shete

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AG 408, Statistical Methods

AG -408 Statistical Methods


Preamble:

1. To give an ability to apply knowledge of statistics on agricultural problems.

2. To introduce the basic concepts required to understand dispersion, probability,

correlation, significance test, sampling and different design used in agriculture.

3. To teach methods to solve different equation of statistics.


1. Classify different equations according to their problems.

2. Solve simple problems based on probability, dispersion and correlation.

3. Understand the test of significance and analysis of variance and one & two way

classification.

4. System of designing and sampling,

UNIT-1. Introduction (10 Hrs.)

Introduction to Statistics and its Applications in Agriculture, Graphical Representation of

Data, Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion, Definition of Probability, Addition and

Multiplication Theorem (without proof).

UNIT-2. Problems(07 Hrs.)

Simple Problems Based on Probability. Binomial & Poisson Distributions, Definition of

Correlation, Scatter Diagram. Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation. Linear Regression

Equations.

UNIT-3. Tests(10 Hrs.)

Introduction to Test of Significance, One sample & two sample test t for Means, Chi-

Square Test of Independence of Attributes in 2 2 Contingency Table.

UNIT-4. Analysises(04 Hrs.)

Introduction to Analysis of Variance, Analysis of One Way Classification.

UNIT-5. Methods(10 Hrs.)

Introduction to Sampling Methods, Sampling versus Complete Enumeration, Simple

Random Sampling with and without replacement, Use of Random Number Tables for selection

of Simple Random Sample.

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Practical

1.Graphical Representation of Data. Measures of Central Tendency (Ungrouped data)

with

Calculation of Quartiles, Deciles & Percentiles.

2.Measures of Central Tendency (Grouped data) with Calculation of Quartiles, Deciles &

Percentiles.

3.Measures of Dispersion (Ungrouped Data). Measures of Dispersion (Grouped Data).

Moments,

4.Measures of Skewness & Kurtosis (Ungrouped Data). Moments, Measures of Skewness

&

Kurtosis (Grouped Data). Correlation & Regression Analysis.

5.Application of One Sample t-test. Application of Two Sample Fisher’s t-test. Chi-

Square test

of Goodness of Fit. Chi-Square test of Independence of Attributes for 2 2

contingency table.

6.Analysis of Variance One Way Classification.

7.Analysis of Variance Two Way Classification. Selection of random sample using

Simple

Random Sampling.

References

1. Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics – S.C. Gupta and V.K. Kapoor

2. Basic Statistics – B.L. Agrawal

3. Design and Analysis of Experiments for – B.L. Mishra Agriculture workers

4. Theory of Sample Surveys and Statistical – K.S. Kushwaha and Decisions Rajesh

Kumar

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AG 409, Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices

AG- 409 Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the basic concept and component of market and agricultural marketing.

2. To understand the different stratagies applied for market promotion.

3. To know about different agencies involved in agricultural marketing.

4. To understand the role of Govt. and public sector institutions in agricultural marketing.

5. To understand prospects of international trade in agri-commodities.


1. Understand the classification, characteristic, structure and segments of agriculture

market.

2. Understand the different policies and ideas to promote their product.

3. Understand present and future status of market accordingly their product.

UNIT-1. Marketing (10Hrs.)

Agricultural Marketing: Concepts and definitions of market, marketing, agricultural

marketing, market structure, marketing mix and market segmentation, classification and

characteristics of agricultural markets; demand, supply and producer’s surplus of agri-

commodities: nature and determinants of demand and supply of farm products, producer’s

surplus – meaning and its types, marketable and marketed surplus, factors affecting marketable

surplus of agri-commodities; product life cycle (PLC) and competitive strategies:

Meaning and stages in PLC; characteristics of PLC;

UNIT-2. Promotions (10 Hrs)

Market promotion – advertising, personal selling, sales promotion and publicity – their

meaning and merits & demerits; marketing process and functions: Marketing process-

concentration, dispersion and equalization; exchange functions – buying and selling; physical

functions – storage, transport and processing; facilitating functions – packaging, branding,

grading, quality control and labeling (Agmark);Market functionaries and marketing channels:

UNIT-3. Types marketing (10 Hrs)

Types and importance of agencies involved in agricultural marketing; meaning and

definition of marketing channel; number of channel levels; marketing channels for different farm

products;, costs and price spread: Meaning, definition and types of market integration; marketing

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efficiency; marketing costs, margins and price spread; factors affecting cost of marketing;

reasons for higher marketing costs of farm commodities; ways of reducing marketing costs;

UNIT-4. Role (10 Hrs)

Role of Govt. in agricultural marketing: Public sector institutions- CWC, SWC, FCI &

DMI – their objectives and functions; cooperative marketing in India; Risk in marketing: Types

of risk in marketing; Agricultural prices and policy: Meaning and functions of price;

administered prices; need for agricultural price policy; Trade: Concept of International Trade

and its need, theories of absolute and comparative advantage.

UNIT-5. Status and prospects (07 Hrs.)

Present status and prospects of international trade in agri-commodities; GATT and WTO;

Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) and its implications on Indian agriculture; IPR.

Practical

1. Plotting and study of demand and supply curves and calculation of elasticities.

2. Study of relationship between market arrivals and prices of some selected

commodities; Computation of marketable and marketed surplus of important

commodities;

3. Study of price behaviour over time for some selected commodities.

4. Construction of index numbers.

5. Visit to a local market to study various marketing functions performed by different

agencies,

6. Identification of marketing channels for selected commodity,

7. Collection of data regarding marketing costs, margins and price spread and

presentation of Report in the class;

8. Visit to market institutions – NAFED, SWC, CWC, cooperative marketing society,

etc. to Study their organization and functioning.

References

1. Agricultural Marketing in India – S.S. Acharya and N.L. Agrawal, Oxford and IBH

Publication Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

2. An introduction to Marketing – Amarchand, D. and B. Vardhrajan,Vikash Publication

House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

3. Export Marketing – Balagopal

4. Agricultural Marketing and – L.K. Wader and C. Murty, ICAR.

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AG 410(A), Protected Cultivation (Elective Course)

AG -410(A) Protected Cultivation(Elective Course) 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of protected cultivation in india and abroad

2. To understand the structure, design and management of green and poly house.

3. To understand the cultivation of land suitable horticulture, medicinal and

aromatic crops green and poly house.

Outcomes:- The students will be able to.

1. Growing of seedling and spacing under protected cultivation.

2. Understand the mechanism and regulation of irrigation and fertilizers through

drip, fogging and misting.

3. Cultivation of various crops in green and poly house.

4. Understand bed preparation, planting of crops and intercultural.

UNIT-1. Protects(07 Hrs.)

Protected cultivation-importance and scope, status of protected cultivation in India and

world

UNIT-2. Protected structure(07 Hrs.)

Types of protected structure based on site and climate. Cladding material involved in

greenhouse/poly house. Green house design, environment control, artificial lights, automation.

UNIT-3. Preparation and management (07 Hrs.)

Soil preparation and management, substrate management. Types of benches and

containers. Irrigation and fertigation management.

UNIT-4. Planting and cultivation (07 Hrs.)

Propogation and production of quality planting material of horticulture crops. Green

house cultivation of important horticulture crops- rose, carnation, crysenthemum,gerbera, orchid,

antherium, lilum, tulip, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, strawberry, pot plants etc.

UNIT-5. Economically and management (07 Hrs.)

Cultivation of economically important medicinal and aromatics plants. off season

production of flowers and vegetables. Insects and pest and disease management.

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Practical.

1. Raising of seedling and sapling under protected conditions,

2. Use of protrayes in quality planting material production,

3. Bed preparation and planting of crops for production interculture operation.

4. Soil EC and PH measurement regulation of irrigation and fertilizers through drip,

fogging and Misting.

References

1. Green house management for – S. Prasad/U. Kumar, Agrobio (India) Horticultural

Crops

2. Unit operations of Agricultural – K.M. Sahay and K.K. Singh, Vikas Processing

Publishing House, Pvt. Ltd

3. Post Harvest Technology of Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds – Dr. A. Chakraverty, Oxford

& IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

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AG 410(B), Bio-pesticide and Bio-fertilizers (Elective Course)

AG -410(B) Bio-pesticide and Bio-fertilizers

(Elective Course)


Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of bio pesticides and bio fertilizers.

2. To understand method of application of bio fertilizers and bio pesticides.

3. To know about structure and characteristics of bacteria, cyanobacteria and fungal bio

fertilizers.

4. To understand mechanism of phosphoric solubilizing and mobilizing.

Outcomes: - The students will be able to.

1. Identify the important botanicals.

2. Understand the isolation, purification and production of important biofertilizers and

bio -pesticides.

3. Understand the quality control under standard condition.

UNIT-1. History(10 Hrs.)

History and concept of biopesticide, Importance, scope and potential of biopesticide ,

Definition, concept and classification of biopesticide viz, pathogen, botanical-pesticide, and

biorationales, Botanicals and their uses, Mass production technology of bio-pesticide. Virulence,

pathogenicity and symptoms of entomopathogenic pathogens and nematodes,

UNIT-2. Methods and Techniques (07 Hrs.)

Methods of application of biopesticides. Methods of quality control and Techniques of

use of biopesticides. Impediments and limitation of in production and use of biopesticides.

UNIT-3. Fertilizers (05 Hrs.)

Biofertilizers - Introduction, status and scope. Structure and characteristic features of

bacterial biofertilizers- Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium and

Frankia;

UNIT-4. Bacteria(05 Hrs.)

Cynobacterial biofertilizers- Anabaena, Nostoc, Hapalosiphon and fungal biofertilizers-

AM mycorrhiza and ectomycorhiza. Nitrogen fixation -Free living and symbiotic nitrogen

fxation

UNIT-5. Solubilization and uses (10 Hrs.)

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Mechanism of phosphate solubilization and phosphate mobilization, K solubilization. Production

technology: Strain selection, sterilization, growth and fermentation, mass production of

carrierbased and liquid biofertiizers. FCO specifications and quality control of biofertilizers.

Application technology for seeds, seedlings, tubers, sets etc. Biofertilizers -Storage, shelf life,

quality control and marketing. Factors influencing the efficacy of biofertilizers.

Practical.

1. Isolation and purification of important biopesticides: Trichoderma Pseudomonas,

Bacillus, Metarhyzium etc. and its production.

2. Identification of important botanicals. Visit to biopesticide laboratory in nearby area.

3. Field visit to explore naturally infected cadavers. Identification of entomopathogenic

entities in field condition.

4. Quality control of biopesticides. . Isolation and purification of Azospirillum ,

Azotobacter, Rhizobium, P-solubilizers and cyanobacteria.

5. Mass multiplication and inoculums production of biofertilizers. Isolation of AM fungi

-Wet sieving method and sucrose gradient method. Mass production of AM

inoculants.

References

1. Biopesticide and Biofertilizers- H.C. Lakshman

2. Biofertilizers Technology- Singh and Purohit

3. Biofertilizers Technology- S.Kannaiyah

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AG 410(C), Agrochemicals (Elective Course)

AG -410(C) Agrochemicals (Elective Course) 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an identification of chemical used in agriculture as herbicides, pesticides,

fertilizers and fungicides.

2. To understand the manufacturing process of some important nitrogen, phosphate and

potassic fertilizers.

3. To understand the rules of insecticides and plant quarantine low.

4. To know about mixed and complex fertilizers.

Outcomes:- The students will be able to know

1. The agrochemicals and their used in proper proportion at the time of disease intensity

and pest and weeds out breaks.

2. They also be able to understand the correct dose and suitable application of different

fertilizers, fungicides and bio insecticides repellents.

UNIT-1. Agrochemicals (07 Hrs.)

An introduction to agrochemicals, their type and role in agriculture, effect on

environment, soil, human and animal health, merits and demerits of their uses in agriculture,

management of agrochemicals for sustainable agriculture.

UNIT-2. Herbicides (10 Hrs.)

Herbicides-Major classes, properties and important herbicides. Fate of herbicides.

Fungicides - Classification – Inorganic fungicides - characteristics, preparation and use of

sulfur and copper, Mode of action-Bordeaux mixture and copper oxychloride. Organic

fngicides- Mode of action- Dithiocarbamates-characteristics, preparation and use of Zineb and

maneb.

UNIT-3. Systemic fungicides (10 Hrs.)

Systemic fungicides- Benomyl, carboxin, oxycarboxin, Metalaxyl, Carbendazim,

characteristics and use. Introduction and classification of insecticides: inorganic andorganic

insecticides Organochlorine, Organophosphates, Carbamates, Synthetic pyrethroids

Neonicotinoids, Biorationals, Insecticide Act and rules, Insecticides banned, withdrawn and

restricted use, Fate of insecticides in soil & plant. IGRs Biopesticides, Reduced risk insecticides,

Botanicals, plant and animal systemic insecticides their characteristics and uses.

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UNIT-4. Fertilizers and their importance (10 Hrs.)

Fertilizers and their importance. Nitrogenous fertilizers: Feedstocks and Manufacturing

of ammonium sulphate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium chloride, urea. Slow release N-fertilizers.

Phosphatic fertilizers: feedstock and manufacturing of single superphosphate. Preparation of

bone meal and basic slag. Potassic fertilizers: Natural sources of potash, manufacturing of

potassiumchloride, potassium sulphate and potassium nitrate.

UNIT-5. Mixed and complex fertilizers (07 Hrs.)

Mixed and complex fertilizers: Sources and compatibility–preparation of major,

secondary and micronutrient mixtures. Complex fertilizers: Manufacturing of ammonium

phosphates, nitrophosphates and NPK complexes. Fertilizer control order. Fertilizer logistics

and marketing. Plant bio-pesticides for ecological agriculture, Bio-insect repellent.

Practical.

1. Sampling of fertilizers and pesticides. Pesticides application technology to study about

Various pesticides appliances. Quick tests for identification of common fertilizers.

identification of anionand cation in fertilizer.

2. Calculation of doses of insecticides to be used. To study and identify various

formulations of insecticide available kin market.

3. Estimation of nitrogen in Urea. Estimation of water soluble P2O5 and citrate soluble

P2O5 in single super phosphate. Estimation of potassium in Muraite of Potash/ Sulphate

of Potash by flame photometer.

4. Determination of copper content in copper oxychloride. Determination of sulphur

content in sulphur fungicide. Determination of thiram. Determination of ziram content.

References

1. Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals- Richard P Pohanish

2. Agrochemicals Preparation and Mode of action – R.J. Cremlyn

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AG 501, Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management

AG -501 Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease

Management


Preamble:

1. To understand the different categories of insect, pest, disease and IPM.

2. To understand the defection and diagnosis of insect pest and diseases and methods of

their control.

3. To understand the political, social and legal implication of IPM

4. To understand ecological management of crop improvement.

Outcomes:- The students will be able to

1. Understand diagnosis & detection and measurement of various insect pest and

diseases.

2. Assessment of crop yield losses, calculation based on economics of IPM

3. Identification and nature of damage of important insect pest and diseases and their

management.

4. Prepare preventive strategies and decision making.

UNIT-1. IPM and tools (07 Hrs.)

Categories of insect pests and diseases, IPM: Introduction, history, importance, concepts,

principles and tools of IPM.

UNIT-2. Economic importance(10 Hrs.)

Economic importance of insect pests, diseases and pest risk analysis. Methods of

detection and diagnosis of insect pest and diseases. Calculation and dynamics of economic injury

level and importance of Economic threshold level.

UNIT-3. Methods(07 Hrs.)

Methods of control: Host plant resistance, cultural, mechanical, physical, legislative

biological and chemical control. Ecological management of crop environment.

UNIT-4. Survey(10 Hrs.)

Introduction to conventional pesticides for the insect pests and disease mgt. Survey

surveillance and forecasting of Insect pest and diseases. Development and validation of IPM

module.

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UNIT-5. Implementation and impact(10 Hrs.)

Implementation and impact of IPM (IPM module for Insect pest and disease. Safety

issues in pesticide uses. Political, social and legal implication of IPM. Case histories of important

IPM programmes.

Practical

1.Methods of diagnosis and detection of various insect pests, and plant diseases,

2.Methods of insect pests and plant disease measurement,

3.Assessment of crop yield losses, calculations based on economics of IPM,

4.Identification of bio-control agents, different predators and natural enemies.

5.Mass multiplication of Trichoderma, Pseudomonas, Trichogramma, NPV etc.

6. Identification and nature of damage of important insect pests and diseases and their

management.

7.Crop (agro-ecosystem) dynamics of a selected insect pest and diseases.

8.Plan & assess preventive strategies (IPM module) and decision making.

attacked by insect, pest and diseases . Awareness campaign at farmers fields.

References

1. Imms General text book of Entomology – Richards, O.W. and Davies, E.C.

2. Text Book of Entomology – Pruthi, H.S.

3. Agricultural Entomology for Indian – Khanna, S.S. Students

4. General and Applied Entomology – Nayar, K.K., Ananthakrishnan, T.N. and David,

5. The Insect Structure and function – Chapman, R.F.

6. Text book of Entomology – Mathur and Upadhyaya

7. The science of Entomology – Romoser, W.S. (1981) II & III edition Macmillan

Publishing

Company, New York

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AG 502, Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management

AG- 502 Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility

Management


Preamble:

1. To give an introduction of organic manures and understand the methods of

preparation in bulk.

2. To understand nutrient management in soil.

3. To study about chemical, complex, Nano fertilizer and their storage.

4. To understand the soil, plant analysis & estimation of nutrients.

Outcomes:-

1. The students will be able to understand the role and need of nutrients to plants.

2. Estimation of available N, P, K, Ca, Zn, S, Mg, in soil and plants.

UNIT-1. Manures (07 Hrs.)

Introduction and importance of organic manures, properties and methods of preparation

of bulky and concentrated manures. Green/leaf manuring.

UNIT-2. INM (07 Hrs.)

Integrated nutrient management. Chemical fertilizers: classification, composition and

properties of major nitrogenous, phosphatic, potassic fertilizers, secondary & micronutrient

fertilizers,

UNIT-3. Complex and symptoms (10 Hrs.)

Complex fertilizers, Nano-fertilizers Soil amendments, Fertilizer Storage, Fertilizer

Control Order. History of soil fertility and plant nutrition. criteria of essentiality. role, deficiency

and toxicity symptoms of essential plant nutrients, Mechanisms of nutrient transport to plants,

UNIT-4. Factors and fertility (10 Hrs.)

Factors affecting nutrient availability to plants. Chemistry of soil nitrogen, phosphorus,

potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur and micronutrients. Soil fertility evaluation, Soil

testing. Critical levels of different nutrients in soil.

UNIT-5. Methods and application (10 Hrs.)

Forms of nutrients in soil, plant analysis, rapid plant tissue tests. Indicator plants.

Methods of fertilizer recommendations to crops. Factor influencing nutrient use efficiency

(NUE), methods of application under rainfed and irrigated conditions.

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Practical

1.Introduction of analytical instruments and their principles,

2.Alibration and applications, Colorimetry and flame photometry.

3.Estimation of available N in soils.

4.Estimation of available P in soils.

5.Estimation of available K. Estimation of available S in soils.

6.Estimation of available Ca and Mg in soils.

7.Estimation of available Zn in soils. Estimation of N in plants. Estimation of P in plants.

8.Estimation of K in plants. Estimation of S in plants.

References

1. The Nature Properties of Soil – Brady, N.C. & Weil R.R.

2. Fundamentals of Soil Science

3. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers – Nelson Tisdale

4. Methods of Soil Fertilization – A.J. Pieters

5. Organic Farming – N.S. Subbarao


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AG 503, Pests of Crops and Stored Grains and their Management

AG -503 Pests of Crops and Stored Grains and their

Management


Preamble:

1. To give an account on nature and type of damage by different crop and store grain

pests.

2. To give an introduction to all creatures which are harmful to crops and stored grains

including pests

3. To understand the storage structure and methods of grain storage and their

management.

Outcomes: - The students will be able to

1. Different types of damage caused by crop and store grain pests.

2. The students will able to identify those enemies associated with crops and store

grains.

3. Able to assessment of losses due to insect pests and calculation of doses of

insecticides.

4. Management of godowns and warehouses.

UNIT-1. Nature and damage (04 Hrs.)

General account on nature and type of damage by different arthropods pests.

UNIT-2. Scientific and pests (10 Hrs.)

Scientific name, order, family, host range, distribution, biology and bionomics, nature of

damage, and management of major pests and scientific name, order, family, host range,

distribution, nature of damage and control practice other important arthropod pests of various

field crop, vegetable crop,

UNIT-3. Crop and Factors (10 Hrs.)

fruit crop, plantation crops, ornamental crops, narcotics, spices and condiments. Factors

affecting losses of stored grain and role of physical, biological, mechanical and chemical factors

in deterioration of grain.

UNIT-4. Insect and management (05 Hrs.)

Insect pests, mites, rodents, birds and microorganisms associated with stored grain and

their management.

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UNIT-5. Storage and grain (07 Hrs.)

Storage structure and methods of grain storage and fundamental principles of grain store

management.

Practical

1. Identification of different types of damage.

2. Identification and study of life cycle and seasonal history of various insect pests

attacking crops and their produce: (a) Field Crops (b) Vegetable Crops (c) Fruit Crops (d)

Plantation, Gardens, Narcotics, Spices & condiments.

3. Identification of insect pests and Mites associated with stored grain.

4. Determination of insect infestation by different methods.

5. Assessment of losses due to insects.

6. Calculations on the doses of insecticides application technique.

7. Fumigation of grain store / godown. Identification of rodents and rodent control

operations in godowns.

References

1. Storage Pest Management – Sharma, S. and Choudhary, A.

2. Management of Insect Pests of – Gupta, H.C.L. Horticultural Crops

3. Text book of Entomology – Pruthi, H.S.

4. Cotton pests and Bio control agents – Sathe, T.V.

5. Economic and Applied Entomology – Ashok Kumar and Prem Mohan Nigam

6. A Test book of Applied Entomology – K.P. Shrivastava (Vol. II)

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AG 504, Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops & their Management-I

AG- 504 Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops &

their Management-I


Preamble:

1. To understand symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of the major

diseases of different field, horticultural, vegetable and spices crops.

Outcomes:-

1. The students will be able to identification and histopathological diagnosis of

diseases of field and horticultural crops.

UNIT-1. Symptoms, and etiology (04 Hrs.)

Symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of major diseases of following

Crops.

UNIT-2. Field Crops (10 Hrs.)

Field Crops: Rice: blast, brown spot, bacterial blight, sheath blight, false smut, khaira and

tungro; Maize: stalk rots, downy mildew, leaf spots; Sorghum: smuts, grain mold and

anthracnose.

UNIT-3. Disease (10 Hrs.)

Bajra :downy mildew and ergot; Groundnut: early and late leaf spots, wilt Soybean:

Rhizoctonia blight, bacterial spot, seed and seedling rot and mosaic; Pigeonpea:

Phytophthora blight, wilt and sterility mosaic; Finger millet: Blast and leaf spot; black & green

gram: anthracnose, Cercospora leafspot and anthracnose, web blight and yellow mosaic; Castor.

UNIT-4. Blight, wilt and mosaic (10 Hrs.)

Phytophthora blight; Tobacco: black shank, black root rot and mosaic. Horticultural

Crops: Guava:wilt and anthracnose; Banana: Panama wilt, bacterial wilt, Sigatoka and bunchy

top; Papaya: foot rot, leaf curl and mosaic, Pomegranate: bacterial blight; Cruciferous

vegetables:

UNIT-5. Alternaria rust and mosaic (10 Hrs.)

Alternaria leaf spot and black rot; Brinjal: Phomopsis blight and fruit rot and Sclerotinia

blight; Tomato: damping off, wilt, early and late blight, buck eye rot and leaf curl and mosaic;

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Okra: Yellow Vein Mosaic; Beans: anthracnose and bacterial blight; Ginger: soft rot; Colocasia:

Phytophthora blight; Coconut: wilt and bud rot; Tea: blister blight; Coffee rust.

Practical

1.Identification and histopathological studies of selected diseases of field and

horticultural crops covered in theory.

2.Field visit for the diagnosis of field problems.

3.Collection and preservation of plant diseased specimens for Herbarium;

Note: Students should submit 50 pressed and well-mounted specimens.

References

1. Diseases of Vegetable crops - R.S. Singh

2. Diseases of Plantation crops – Kulkarni and their management

3. Diseases of Fruits and Plantation - Jahagirdar, Shamora crops and their management, A

modern perspective

4. Diseases of Plantation Crops - V.K. Gupta

5. Diseases of Vegetable Crops - J.C. Walker

6. Diseases of Fruit Crops - V.K. Gupta

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AG 505, Crop Improvement – I (Kharif Crops)

AG -505 Crop Improvement – I (Kharif Crops) 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand the methods and techniques used for crop improvement in kharif

seasons crops.

2. To understand the basic concepts of breeding in self and cross pollinated crops.

3. To understand the hybrid seed technology in major kharif crops.

Outcomes:- The students will be able to understand

1. Emasculation and hybridization techniques in major kharif crops.

2. Breeding maintenance of different kharif crops.

3. Hybrid seed production technology in self & cross pollinating crops and

vegetatively propagated crops.

4. Handling of germplasm and segregating populations.

UNIT-1. Origin of oilseeds; fibers; fodders and cash crops.(05 Hrs.)

Centers of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives in different cereals; pulses;

oilseeds; fibers; fodders and cash crops.

UNIT-2. Vegetable and horticultural crops(07 Hrs.)

Vegetable and horticultural crops; Plant genetic resources, its utilization and conservation

Floral biology, study of genetics of qualitative and quantitative characters.

UNIT-3. Concepts of breeding(10 Hrs.)

Important concepts of breeding self-pollinated cross pollinated and vegetative propagated

crops; Major breeding objectives and procedures including conventional and modern innovative

approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield.

UNIT-4. physical, chemical, nutritional and technology(10 Hrs.)

Adaptability, stability, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and quality (physical, chemical,

nutritional); Seed production technology in self-pollinated, cross pollinated and vegetatively

propagated crops.

UNIT-5. Hybrid seed production technology and ideotype(07 Hrs.)

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Hybrid seed production technology in Maize, Rice, Sorghum, Pearl millet and Pigeonpea,

etc. Ideotype concept and climate resilient crop varieties for future.

Practical

1. Emasculation and hybridization techniques in different crop species; viz., Rice, Maize,

Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Ragi, Pigeonpea, Urdbean, Mungbean, Soybean, Groundnut,

Seasame , Caster, Cotton, Cowpea, Pearl millet and Tobacco.

2. Maintenance breeding of different kharif crops.

3. Handling of germplasm and segregating populations by different methods like

pedigree, bulk and single seed decent methods

4. Study of field techniques for seed production and hybrid seeds production in Kharif

Crops.

5. Estimation of heterosis, inbreeding depression and heritability; Layout of field

Experiments.

6. Study of quality characters, donor parents for different characters;

7. Visit to seed production plots; Visit to AICRP plots of different field crops.

References

1. Omics Technologies and Crop Improvement- Noureddine Benkeblia

2. Molecular Approaches in Plant Abiotic Stress- rajashri Kumar gour and Pradeep

sharma

3. Translational Genomics for Crop Breeding: Biotic Stress- Rajeev Varsney, Roberto

Tuberosa

4. Marker Assisted Plant Breeding- B D Singh and A K Singh

5. Plant Breeding principles & Methods - B D Singh

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AG 506, Geo-informatics and Nano-technology for Precision Farming

AG -506 Geo-informatics and Nano-technology for

Precision Farming


Preamble:

1. To understand use of geo-informatics and nano technology in association with

precision farming.

2. To understand GIS, GPS, remote sensing system

3. To give an introduction of crop simulation models and their uses.


1. Concept and techniques of precision agriculture.

2. Component and functions of GIS, GPS and remote sensing system.

3. Creation of productivity and management zone.

4. Creation of thematic layers of soil fertility based on GIS.

UNIT-1. Precision agriculture (05 Hrs.)

Precision agriculture: concepts and techniques; their issues and concerns for Indian

agriculture; Geo-informatics- definition, concepts, tool and techniques, their use in Precision

Agriculture.

UNIT-2 Crop discrimination, Yield monitoring and principles(10 Hrs.)

Crop discrimination and Yield monitoring, soil mapping; fertilizer recommendation using

geospatial technologies; Spatial data and their management in GIS; Geodesy and its basic

principles.

UNIT-3. Sensor and simulation(10 Hrs.)

Remote sensing concepts and application in agriculture; Image processing and

interpretation; Global positioning system (GPS), components and its functions; System

Simulation- Concepts and principles.

UNIT-4. Modal and Nano(07 Hrs.)

Introduction to crop Simulation Models and their uses for optimization of Agricultural

Inputs; STCR approach for precision agriculture; Nanotechnology, definition, concepts and

techniques, brief introduction about Nano scale effects.

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UNIT-5. Nanotechnology(05 Hrs.)

Nano-particles, Nano-pesticides, Nano-fertilizers, Nano-sensors, Use of nanotechnology

in tillage, seed, water, fertilizer, plant protection for scaling-up farm productivity.

Practical

1. Introduction to GIS software, spatial data creation and editing.

2. Introduction to image processing software.

3. Visual and digital interpretation of remote sensing images.

4. Generation of spectral profiles of different objects. Supervised and unsupervised

5. Classification and acreage estimation.

6. Multispectral remote sensing for soil mapping.

7. Creation of thematic layers of soil fertility based on GIS.

8. Creation of productivity and management zones.

9. Fertilizers recommendations based of VRT and STCR techniques.

10. Crop stress (biotic/abiotic) monitoring using geospatial technology.

References

1. Geo-informatics and Nano-technology for Precision Farming by- S R Reddy.

2. Precision Farming – Premjit Sharma

3. Precision Farming a New Approach- Ram, Tulsa & Lohan, Shiv Kumar & Singh,

Ranveer & Singh, Purshotam

4. Adoption of Precision Farming Technologies- Sangeetha Vidwan A.S. Panchapakesa

Iyer

5. Foundations of Information Technology- Sangeeta Panchal and Alka Sabharwal

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AG 507, Practical Crop Production-I (Kharif Crops)

AG- 507 Practical Crop Production-I (Kharif Crops) 0L:0T:2P 2credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand multiple cropping system.

2. To understand complete package of practices of different kharif crops.

3. To understand management of insect pest and diseases of kharif crops.

4. To understand economics of cultivation.


1. The cultivation of kharif crops from field preparation to harvesting as well as

storage.

2. About insect pest and disease management technologies.

3. To preparation of balance sheet including cost of cultivation and net returns.

Practical

1. Crop planning, raising field crops in multiple cropping systems.

2. Field preparation, seed, treatment, nursery raising, sowing, nutrient, water and weed

Management.

3. Management of insect-pests diseases of crops.

4. Harvesting, threshing, drying winnowing, storage and marketing of produce.

5. The emphasis will be given to seed production, mechanization, resource conservation

and Integrated nutrient.

6. Insect-pest and disease management technologies.

7. Preparation of balance sheet including cost of cultivation, net returns per student as

well as per team of 8-10 students.

References

1. Kharif crop Production (Hindi), by - Arya R.L. 2019

2. Production technology of kharif crops- Suresh Singh Tomar and Yagya Dev Mishra

3. Science of crop Production Part-1 (Kharif Crop) – Dr. G .S. Tomar, Dr S. K. Tounk,

Dr. J. L. Chaudhary

4. Textbook of Field Crop- Mukund Joshi

5. Principles of Crop Production – SR Reddy, C Nagamani

6. Textbook of Field Crop Production (Commercial Crops)- Rajendra Prashad

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AG 508, Intellectual Property Rights

AG -508 Intellectual Property Rights 1L:0T:0P 1credits 1Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand what are intellectual properties their types.

2. To understand legislative covering of IPR in India & abroad.

3. To understand patents, copyrights, trademark, industrial design, trade secrets etc.

4. To understand different acts related with IPR.

Outcomes:-

1. The students will be able to know about various treaties and organization’s

relevant with intellectual property.

2. The students will be able to know the procedure by which they become owner of

their intellectual property.

3. The students will be able to understand the meaning and rights of traditional

knowledge holders.

UNIT-1. Intellectual property (05 Hrs.)

Introduction and meaning of intellectual property, brief introduction to GATT, WTO,

TRIPs and WIPO, Treaties for IPR protection: Madrid protocol, Berne Convention, Budapest

treaty, etc.

UNIT-2. Types (04 Hrs.)

Types of Intellectual Property and legislations covering IPR in India:-Patents,

Copyrights, Trademark, Industrial design, Geographical indications, Integrated circuits, Trade

secrets.

UNIT-3. Act (05 Hrs.)

Patents Act 1970 and Patent system in India, patentability, process and product patent,

filing of patent, patent specification, patent claims, Patent opposition and revocation,

infringement, Compulsory licensing, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Patent search and patent

database.

UNIT-4. Origin and history (07 Hrs.)

Origin and history including a brief introduction to UPOV for protection of plant

varieties, Protection of plant varieties under UPOV and PPV&FR Act of India, Plant breeders

rights, Registration of plant varieties under PPV&FR Act 2001, breeders, researcher and farmers

rights.

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UNIT-5. Knowledge-meaning and rights(10 Hrs.)

Traditional knowledge-meaning and rights of TK holders. Convention on Biological

Diversity, International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA).

Indian Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and its salient features, access and benefit sharing.

References

1. Intellectual Property Rights by Yadav R.K. Dr. Shweta.

2. An introduction to intellectual property rights- Venkataraman M

3 Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights- M. K. Bhandari

4. Intellectual Property Rights-II- Kriti Sharma

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AG 509(A), Agri-business Management (Elective Course)

AG -509(A) Agri-business Management (Elective

Course)


Preamble:

1. To understand formation of agriculture into agri-business.

2. To understand importance of agribusiness in the Indian economy and new

agricultural policies.

3. To understand procedures to set up a agro based industry.

4. To understand business plan, marketing management, project making and other

activities related to agribusiness management.


1. The agri input and output market.

2. The financing resources and institutions like co-operative and commercial bank,

RRB, agri businesses finance ltd and feasibility reports for agribusiness

entrepreneur.

UNIT-1. Transformation and environment (10 Hrs.)

Transformation of agriculture in to agribusiness, various stakeholders and components of

agribusiness systems. Constraints in establishing agro-based industries. Agri-value chain:

Understanding primary and support activities and their linkages. Business environment: PEST &

SWOT analysis. Management functions: Roles & activities, Transformation of agriculture into

agribusiness, various stakeholders and components of agribusiness systems.

UNIT-2. Economy and New Agricultural Policy(07 Hrs.)

Importance of agribusiness in the Indian economy and New Agricultural Policy.

Distinctive features of Agribusiness Management: Importance and needs of agro-based

industries, Classification of industries and types of agro based industries.

UNIT-3. Institutional arrangement (07 Hrs.)

Institutional arrangement, procedures to set up agro based industries. Constraints

Organization culture. Planning, meaning, definition, types of plans. Purpose or mission, goals or

objectives, Strategies, polices procedures, rules, programs and budget.

UNIT-4.Components of abusiness plan, Capital Management Financial management(05 Hrs.)

Components of a business plan, Steps in planning and implementation. Organization

staffing, directing and motivation. Ordering, leading, supervision, communications, control.

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Capital Management and Financial management of Agribusiness. Financial statements and their

importance.

UNIT-5. Marketing(10 Hrs.)

Marketing Management: Segmentation, targeting & positioning. Marketing mix and

marketing strategies. Consumer behaviour analysis, Product Life Cycle (PLC). Sales &

Distribution Management. Pricing policy, various pricing methods. Project Management

definition, project cycle, identification, formulation, appraisal, implementation, monitoring and

evaluation. Project Appraisal and evaluation technique

Practical

1. Study of agri-input markets: Seed, fertilizers, pesticides. Study of output markets:

grains,

fruits, vegetables, flowers.

2. Study of product markets, retails trade commodity trading, and value added products.

3. Study of financing institutions- Cooperative, Commercial banks, RRBs, Agribusiness

Finance Limited, NABARD.

4. Preparations of projects and Feasibility reports for agribusiness entrepreneur.

5. Appraisal/evaluation techniques of identifying viable project- Non-discounting

techniques.

6. Case study of agro-based industries. Trend and growth rate of prices of agricultural

Commodities.Net present worth technique for selection of viable project. Internal rate

of return.

References

1. Agribusiness Management – W. David Downey and Steven P. Erickson

2. Introduction of Agril. Business – Davis, J. and Gold Berg Management

3. Project Management and Control – Rao

4. Project Management – S. Choudhary, Hill Publication Company, New Delhi

5. Project Management – Nagaraja

6. Agri. Business Management – Broadway, Himalaya Publication House, New Delhi

7. Project Planning, Analysis, Selection, – Chandra Implementation and Review

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AG 509(B), Food Safety and Standards (Elective Course)

AG -509(B) Food Safety and Standards (Elective

Course)


Preamble:

1. To understand food safety its need and importance.

2. To understand hygiene and sanitation in food.

3. To know about food safety management tools, its basic concept and components.

4. To understand Indian and International standards for food products.


1. Understand physic and microbiological analysis of food and preparation of

different types of media.

2. Assessment of surface sanitation and personal hygiene by different methods.

3. Prepare scheme for detection of food borne pathogens.

4. Prepare plans for implementation of FSMS, ISO etc.

UNIT-1. Food Safety (05 Hrs.)

Food Safety – Definition, Importance, Scope and Factors affecting Food Safety. Hazards

and Risks, Types of hazards - Biological, Chemical, Physical hazards. Management of hazards -

Need. Control of parameters.

UNIT-2. Control and management (10 Hrs.)

Temperature control. Food storage. Product design. Hygiene and Sanitation in Food

Service Establishments- Introduction. Sources of contamination and their control. Waste

Disposal. Pest and Rodent Control. Personnel Hygiene. Food Safety Measures.

UNIT-3. Safety (07 Hrs.)

Food Safety Management Tools- Basic concepts. PRPs, GHPs, GMPs, SSOPs etc.

HACCP. ISO series. TQM - concept and need for quality, components of TQM, Kaizen. Risk

Analysis. Accreditation and Auditing, Water Analysis, Surface Sanitation and Personal Hygiene.

UNIT-4. Food laws and Standards (10 Hrs.)

Food laws and Standards Indian Food Regulatory Regime, FSSA. Global Scenario CAC.

Other laws and standards related to food. Recent concerns- New and Emerging Pathogens.

Packaging, Product labeling and Nutritional labeling.

UNIT-5. Food products (07 Hrs.)

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Genetically modified foods\ transgenics. Organic foods. Newer approaches to food

safety. Recent Outbreaks. Indian and International Standards for food products.

Practical

1. Water quality analysis physico-chemical and microbiological.

2. Preparation of different types of media.

3. Microbiological Examination of different food samples.

4. Assessment of surface sanitation by swab/rinse method.

5. Assessment of personal hygiene. Biochemical tests for identification of bacteria.

6. Scheme for the detection of food borne pathogens.

7. Preparation of plans for Implementation of FSMS - HACCP, ISO: 22000.

References

1. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006- Lawman’s

2. International Standards for Food Safety- Naomi Rees and David Watson

3. Food Science and Nutrition- Sunterra Roday

4. Food Safety Culture: Creating a Behavior-Based Food Safety Management System-

Frank

Yiannas

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AG 509(C), Food Safety and Standards (Elective Course)

AG -509(C) Food Safety and Standards (Elective

Course)


Preamble:

1. To understand characteristic of agriculture journal.

2. To understand ho agriculture journalism I similar and different from other type of

journalism.

3. To understand style and language of newspaper and magazine.

4. To develop the writing skill for news, interviews and stories.

5. To understand proofreading, copy reading,


1. Cover agricultural event and interviews.

2. Abstract stories from research and other scientific institution.

3. Develop skill to write different type of agricultural stories and news

4. Establish a publishing house.

UNIT-1.journlism and types (07 Hrs.)

Agricultural Journalism: The nature and scope of agricultural journalism characteristics

and training of the agricultural journalist, how agricultural journalism is similar to and different

from other types of journalism.

UNIT-2. Newspapers and magazines.(07 Hrs.)

Newspapers and magazines as communication media: Characteristics; kinds and

functions of newspapers and magazines, characteristics of newspaper and magazine readers.

Form and content of newspapers and magazines.

UNIT-3. Style and language (05 Hrs.)

Style and language of newspapers and magazines, parts of newspapers and magazines.

The agricultural story: Types of agricultural stories, subject matter of the agricultural story,

structure of the agricultural story.

UNIT-4. Gathering agricultural information (07 Hrs.)

Gathering agricultural information: Sources of agricultural information, interviews,

coverage of events, abstracting from research and scientific materials, wire services, other

agricultural news sources.

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UNIT-5. Writing the story (10 Hrs.)

Writing the story: Organizing the material, treatment of the story, writing the news lead

and the body, readability measures. Illustrating agricultural stories: Use of photographs, use of

artwork (graphs, charts, maps, etc.), writing the captions. Editorial mechanics: Copy reading,

headline and title writing.

Practical

1. Practice in interviewing. Covering agricultural events.

2. Abstracting stories from research and scientific materials and from wire services.

3. Writing different types of agricultural stories.

4. Selecting pictures and artwork for the agricultural story.

5. Practice in editing, copy reading, headline and title writing, proofreading, layouting.

Testing

copy with a readability formula.

6. Visit to a publishing office.

References

1. Agricultural Extension and Farm Journalism- A K Singh

2. Needed, a Profession of Agricultural Journalism 1-Robert William Trullinger

3. Agricultural Communications: Changes and Challenges-Kristina Boone

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AG- 601, Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management

AG- 601 Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed

Management


Preamble:

1. To introduce the basic concept required to understand cultivation of various crop

under rain fed condition.

2. To understand the concept of watershed management in India.

3. To understand the technique the rain fed and watershed management.


1. Understand the climate, soil and climate condition of rain fed areas.

2. Understand the water harvesting and structure of model watershed.

3. Critical analysis of drought and interpretation of meteorological data.

UNIT-1. Rain fed agriculture(10 Hrs)

Rain fed agriculture: Introduction, types, History of rain fed agriculture & watershed in

India; Problems and prospects of rain fed agriculture in India

UNIT-2. Soil, climatic and Drought(05 Hrs)

Soil and climatic conditions prevalent in rain fed areas; Drought: types, Mechanism of

crop adaptation under moisture deficit condition.

UNIT-3. Water harvesting(10 Hrs)

Water harvesting: importance, its techniques, efficient utilization of water through soil

and crop management practices, Management of crops in rain fed areas.

UNIT-4. Contingent crop planning and watershed management(07 Hrs)

Contingent crop planning for aberrant weather conditions, Concept, objective, principles

and components of watershed management.

UNIT-5. Factors(04 Hrs)

Factors affecting watershed management.

Practical

1. Studies on climate classification, studies on rainfall pattern in rain fed areas of the

country and pattern of onset and withdrawal of monsoons.

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2. Studies on cropping pattern of different dry land areas in the country and demarcation

of dry land area on map of India

3. Interpretation of meteorological data and scheduling of supplemental irrigation on the

basis of evapo-transpiration demand of crops.

4. Critical analysis of rainfall and possible drought period in the country, effective

rainfall and its calculation.

5. Studies on cultural practices viz; mulching, plant density, depth of sowing, thinning

and leaf removal for mitigating moisture stress.

6. Characterization and delineation of model watershed.

7. Field demonstration on soil & moisture conservation measures.

8. Field demonstration on construction of water harvesting structures.

9. Visit to rain fed research station/watershed.

References

1. Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management- S.R. Reddy & G.P. Reddy

2. Crop Production at a Glance- Sah Akilesh.



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AG 602, Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture

AG -602 Protected Cultivation and Secondary

Agriculture


Preamble:

1. To give are an introduction of greenhouse technology in India.

2. To understand type of green house, their shape, irrigation system in green house

and economic analysis and cot estimation.

3. To know about PHT equipment.

Outcomes-

1. Understand different type of greenhouse based on their shape.

2. Determinate the role of air exchange in summer and winter cooling system.

3. Structure and function mechanism of green house and PHT equipment.

4. Engineering properties of cereals pule and oil seed and their seed processing.

UNIT-1. Green house technology (07 Hrs.)

Green house technology: Introduction, Types of Green Houses; Plant response to Green

house environment, Planning and design of greenhouses,

UNIT-2. Design criteria and equipment’s, materials ((10 Hrs.)

Design criteria of green house for cooling and heating purposes. Green house

equipment’s, materials of construction for traditional and low cost green houses.

UNIT-3. Irrigation systems (10 Hrs.)

Irrigation systems used in greenhouses, typical applications, passive solar green house,

hot air green house heating systems, green house drying. Cost estimation and economic analysis.

UNIT-4. Engineering (05 Hrs.)

Important Engineering properties such as physical, thermal and aero & hydrodynamic

properties of cereals, pulses and oilseed, their application in PHT equipment design and

operation.

UNIT-5. Drying and dehydration (07 Hrs.)

Drying and dehydration; moisture measurement, EMC, drying theory, various drying

method, commercial grain dryer (deep bed dryer, flat bed dryer, tray dryer, fluidized bed dryer,

recirculatory dryer and solar dryer). Material handling equipment; conveyer and elevators, their

principle, working and selection.

Practical

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1. Study of different type of greenhouses based on shape.

2. Determine the rate of air exchange in an active summer winter cooling system.

3. Determination of drying rate of agricultural products inside green house.

4. Study of greenhouse equipment’s. Visit to various Post Harvest Laboratories.

5. Determination of Moisture content of various grains by oven drying & infrared

moisture

methods.

6. Determination of engineering properties (shape and size, bulk density and porosity of

biomaterials).

7. Determination of Moisture content of various grains by moisture meter.

8. Field visit to seed processing plant.

References

1. Green house management for – S. Prasad/U. Kumar, Agrobio (India) Horticultural

Crops

2. Unit operations of Agricultural – K.M. Sahay and K.K. Singh, Vikas Processing

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AG 603, Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops & their Management-II

AG -603 Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops &

their Management-II


Preamble:

1. To understand the symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of various

major disease of wheat, sugarcane, gram, citrus and cucurbit crop.

Outcomes- The students will be able to

2. The students will able to identification and control the major disease of field and

horticulture crop.

3. They also are able to diagnosis of field problem.

UNIT-1. Symptoms, etiology, disease and management(07 Hrs)

Symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of following diseases: Field Crops:

Wheat: rusts, loose smut, karnal bunt, powdery mildew, alternaria blight, and ear Cockle.

UNIT-2. Sugarcane(05 Hrs)

Sugarcane: red rot, smut, wilt, grassy shoot, ratoon stunting and Pokkah

Boeng;Sunflower: Sclerotinia stem rot and Alternaria blight; Mustard: Alternaria blight, white

rust,downy mildew and Sclerotinia stem rot;

UNIT-3. Gram(10 Hrs)

Gram: wilt, grey mould and Ascochyta blight; Lentil: rust and wilt;Cotton: anthracnose,

vascular wilt, and black arm;Pea: downy mildew, powdery mildew and rustHorticultural Crops:

Mango:anthracnose, malformation, bacterial blight and powdery mildew;

UNIT-4. Citrus(10 Hrs)

Citrus: canker and gummosis;Grape vine: downy mildew, Powdery mildew

andanthracnose;Apple: scab, powdery mildew, fire blight and crown

all;Peach: leaf curl Strawberry: leaf spot Potato: early and late blight, black scurf, leaf roll, and

mosaic

UNIT-5. Cucurbits (10Hrs.)

Cucurbits: downy mildew, powdery mildew, wilt;Onion and garlic

purple blotch, and Stemphylium blight;Chillies: anthracnose and fruit rot, wilt and leaf

curl;Turmeric: leaf spot Coriander: stem gallMarigold: Botrytis blight; Rose: dieback, powdery

mildew and black leaf spot.

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Practical

1. Identification and histopathological studies of selected diseases of field and

horticultural crops

covered in theory.

2. Field visit for the diagnosis of field problems.

3. Collection and preservation of plant diseased specimens for herbarium.

Note: Students should submit 50 pressed and well-mounted specimens.

References

1. Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops & their Management-II- Dr. Mukherjee

Dr.Jha Santanu, Dr. Ray Surjeet.

2. Diseases of Crops & their Management-Manoj Kumar Kalita

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AG 604, Management of Beneficial insects

AG- 604 Management of Beneficial insects


Preamble:

1. To understand the complete package and practice of apiculture, sericulture and lac

culture.

2. To know about equipment used in bee keeping, rearing application of mulberry

silkworm and lac production.

3. To understand the important species of pollinator, weed killer and scavenger.

Outcomes-

1. The students will be able to species and castles of honey bees.

2. The students will be able to understand the type and biology of silkworm and

mulberry cultivation.

3. They also are able to know species of lac, insect, hot plant, identification and

other pollinator weed killer and scavenger

UNIT-1. Beneficial Insects (07 Hrs.)

Importance of beneficial Insects, Beekeeping, pollinating plant and their cycle, bee

biology, commercial methods of rearing, equipment used, seasonal management, bee enemies

and disease.

UNIT-2. Bee, silkworm and harvest (10 Hrs.)

Bee pasturage, bee foraging and communication. Insect pests and diseases of honey

bee. Types of silkworm, voltinism and biology of silkworm. Mulberry cultivation, mulberry

varieties and methods of harvesting and preservation of leaves. Rearing, mounting and

harvesting of cocoons.

UNIT-3. Pest and diseases (05 Hrs.)

Pest and diseases of silkworm, management, rearing appliances of mulberry silkworm

and methods of disinfection.

UNIT-4. Lac insect (10 Hrs.)

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Species of lac insect, morphology, biology, host plant, lac production – seed lac,

button lac, shellac, lac- products. Identification of major parasitoids and predators commonly

being used in biological control.

UNIT-5. Orders (10 Hrs.)

Insect orders bearing predators and parasitoids used in pest control and their mass

multiplication techniques. Important species of pollinator, weed killers and scavengers with

their importance.

Practical

1. Honey bee species, castes of bees.

2. Beekeeping appliances and seasonal management, bee enemies and disease.

3. Bee pasturage, bee foraging and communication.

4. Types of silkworm, voltinism and biology of silkworm.

5. Mulberry cultivation, mulberry varieties and methods of harvesting and preservation of

leaves.

6. Species of lac insect, host plant identification.

7. Identification of other important pollinators, weed killers and scavengers.

8. Visit to research and training institutions devoted to beekeeping, sericulture, lac culture

and natural enemies.

References

1. Beneficial Insects- David V Alford

2. Selected Beneficial and Harmful Insects of Indian Subcontinent-Thomas K Sabu

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AG 605, Crop Improvement – II (Rabi)

AG 605 Crop Improvement – II (Rabi) 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To give an introduction about enter of origin, distribution, of species wild relative

in different cereal, pule, oilseed, fodder, vegetable and horticulture crop.

2. To study of plant genetic, breeding, seed production and hybrid seed production

technology in different Rabi crop.

Outcomes- The students will be able to understand

1. The technique of emasculation and hybridization in different crop species.

2. Handling of germplasm and segregation population by different method.

3. Field technique for seed and hybrid seed production.

4. The layout of field experiment.

UNIT-1. Centers of origin of different crops (10 Hrs.)

Centers of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives in different cereals; pulses;

oilseeds; fodder crops and cash crops; vegetable and horticultural crops;

UNIT-2. Plant genetic resources (10 Hrs.)

Plant genetic resources, its utilization and conservation; Floral biology, study of genetics

of qualitative and quantitative characters; Important concepts of breeding self pollinated, cross

pollinated and vegetatively propagated crops;

UNIT-3. Breeding of hybrids and varieties (10 Hrs.)

Major breeding objectives and procedures including conventional and modern innovative

approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield, adaptability, stability, abiotic and

biotic stress tolerance and quality (physical, chemical, nutritional);

UNIT-4. Production technology (04 Hrs.)

Seed production technology in self-pollinated, cross pollinated and vegetatively

propagated crops.

UNIT-5. Hybrid seed for future (05 Hrs.)

Hybrid seed production technology of rabi crops. Ideotype concept and climate resilient

crop varieties for future.

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Practical

1. Emasculation and hybridization techniques in different crop species namely Wheat,

Oat Barley, Chickpea, Lentil, Field pea,,

2. Rapeseed Mustard, Sunflower, Potato, Berseem. Sugarcane, Cowpea;

3. Handling of germplasm and segregating populations by different methods like

pedigree, bulk and single seed decent methods;

4. Study of field techniques for seed production and hybrid seeds production in Rabi

crops; Estimation of heterosis, inbreeding depression and heritability;

5. Layout of field experiments; Study of quality characters, study of donor parents for

different Characters; Visit to seed production plots;

6. Visit to AICRP plots of different field crops.

References

1. Principles of Plant Breeding – B.D. Singh.

2. Principles of Plant Breeding – Kundan Singh

3. Principles and Plant Breeding Methods of field crop in India– Soumendra Chakraborty

& Tapash Dasgupta

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AG 606, Principles of Organic Farming

AG -606 Principles of Organic Farming 1L:0T:1P 2credits 3Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand concept and principle of farming imitative taken by central and

state government for organic farming in India.

2. To understand organic ecosystem, pest, disease and weed management certificate

proses standard of organic farming.

3. To understand marketing and export potential of organic farming.


1. Various components and their utilization.

2. The preparation of compost, vermicomposting, bio fertilizer and pesticide.

3. Indigenous technique for nutrient pert disease and weed management.

UNIT-1. Organic and Government (central/state) (10 Hrs.)

Organic farming, principles and its scope in India; Initiatives taken by Government

(central/state), NGOs and other organizations for promotion of organic agriculture;

UNIT-2. Organic ecosystem and nutrients (07 Hrs.)

Organic ecosystem and their concepts; Organic nutrient resources and its fortification;

Restrictions to nutrient use in organic farming;

UNIT-3. Crops and varieties of organic mode of production (07 Hrs.)

Choice of crops and varieties in organic farming; Fundamentals of insect, pest, disease

and weed management under organic mode of production;

UNIT-4. Operational structure, Certification process and viability (05 Hrs.)

Operational structure of NPOP; Certification process and standards of organic farming;

Processing, leveling, economic considerations and viability,

UNIT-5. Marketing and export (04 Hrs.)

Marketing and export potential of organic products.

Practical

1.Visit of organic farms to study the various components and their utilization;

2.Preparation of enrich compost, vermicompost, bio-fertilizers/bio-inoculants and their

quality analysis;

3.Indigenous technology knowledge (ITK) for nutrient, insect, pest disease and weed

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management;

4.Cost of organic production system; Post harvest management; Quality aspect, grading,

packaging and handling.

References

1. Organic Food Production in India - Bhattacharya, P. 2003, Agribios- Status, Strategy

and Scope - (India), Jodhpur

2. Organic Farming-Theory and - Palanniappan, S.P. and Anandurai, Practices K 1999,

Scientific Publisher,Jodhpur

3. Organic Farming - Lumpkin, N. 1990, Farming Press Books, IPSWITCH, U.K.

4. Hand Book of Organic Farming - Sharma, A.K. 2001,

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AG 607, Farm Management, Production and Resource Economics

AG- 607 Farm Management, Production and

Resource Economics


Preamble:

2. To understand the meaning and concept the farm management, production and

cost.

3. To understand the farm planning and budgeting.

4. To understand about resource required for farm management.


1. The preparation of farm layout

2. Determination and maintenance of farm assets.

3. Computation of all farm data and record.

4. Estimation of cot of crop and livestock enterprise.

UNIT-1. Meaning and concept of farm management (05 Hrs.)

Meaning and concept of farm management, objectives and relationship with other

sciences. Meaning and definition of farms, its types and characteristics, factor determining types

and size of farms. Principles of farm management:

UNIT-2. Concept of production function and its type (07 Hrs.)

Concept of production function and its type, use of production function in decision-

making on a farm, factor-product, factor-factor and product-product relationship, law of equi-

marginal/or principles of opportunity cost and law of comparative advantage.

UNIT-3. Meaning and concept of cost and Farm business analysis (10 Hrs.)

Meaning and concept of cost, types of costs and their interrelationship, importance of

cost in managing farm business and estimation of gross farm income, net farm income, family

labor income and farm business income. Farm business analysis: meaning and concept of farm

income and profitability, technical and economic efficiency measures in crop and livestock

enterprises. Importance of farm records and accounts in managing a farm, various types of farm

records needed to maintain on farm, farm inventory, balance sheet, profit and loss accounts.

UNIT-4. farm planning and budgeting-linear(10 Hrs.)

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Meaning and importance of farm planning and budgeting, partial and complete budgeting, steps

in farm planning and budgeting-linear programming, appraisal of farm resources, selection of

crops and livestock’s enterprises. Concept of risk and uncertainty occurs in agriculture

production, nature and sources of risks and its management strategies, Crop/livestock/machinery

insurance – weather based crop insurance, features, determinants of compensation.

UNIT-5. Economics resources and important issues (07 Hrs.)

Concepts of resource economics, differences between NRE and agricultural economics,

unique properties of natural resources. Positive and negative externalities in agriculture,

Inefficiency and welfare loss, solutions, Important issues in economics and management of

common property resources of land, water, pasture and forest resources etc.

Practical

1. Preparation of farm layout.

2. Determination of cost of fencing of a farm.

3. Computation of depreciation cost of farm assets.

4.Application of equi-marginal returns/opportunity cost principle in allocation of farm

resources.

5. Determination of most profitable level of inputs use in a farm production process.

Selection of most profitable enterprise combination.

6. Application of cost principles including CACP concepts in the estimation of cost of

crop and livestock enterprises

.

References

1. Elements of Farm Management – I.J. Singh and V.K. Puri

2. Economics of Farm Management – A.S. Kahlon and Karam Singh

3. Farm Business Management – S.S. Johl and T.R. Kapoor

4. Farm Management – S.P. Dondyal

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AG 608, Principles of Food Science and Nutrition

AG- 608 Principles of Food Science and Nutrition 2L:0T:0P 2credits 2Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand all processes relevant with food.

2. To understand composition and chemistry of food.

3. To understand microbiology of food.

4. To understand method of food processing and preservation.

Outcomes- The students will be able to understand the contamination and spoilage of food.

1. method and technique of food processing and preservation

2. Understand relation between food and nutrition.

3. Understand new trends in food science and nutrition.

UNIT-1. Food Science (05 Hrs.)

Concepts of Food Science- definitions, measurements, density, phase change, pH,

osmosis, surface tension, colloidal systems etc.

UNIT-2. Food composition and chemistry (07 Hrs.)

Food composition and chemistry (water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals,

flavours, colours, miscellaneous bioactives, important reactions);

UNIT-3. Microbiology (04 Hrs.)

Food microbiology (bacteria, yeast, moulds, spoilage of fresh & processed foods,

Production of fermented foods);

UNIT-4. Processing and preservation (07 Hrs.)

Principles and methods of food processing and preservation- use of heat, low

temperature, chemicals, radiation, drying etc.

UNIT-5. Nutrition’s food and nutritional disorders (10 Hrs.)

Food and nutrition, Malnutrition (over and under nutrition), nutritional disorders; Energy

metabolism (carbohydrate, fat, proteins); Balanced/ modified diets, Menu planning, New trends

in food science and nutrition.

References

1. Textbook of Food Science and Technology- V. Khader

2. Bio chemistry – J.L. Jain

3. Bio chemistry(Hindi) – T.D Pandey

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AG 609, Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and

Vegetables

AG -609 Post-harvest Management and Value

Addition of Fruits and Vegetables


Preamble:

1. To understand importance of fruit and vegetable in human diet..

2. To understand cause and factors affecting to quality, maturity. Repining, of fruits and

vegetables at pre and post-harvest stage.

3. To understand principle and method of preservation of fruits and vegetables.

4. To understand method of drying, canning, and packaging of product.

Course outcomes- The students will be able to understand

1. The application of different type of packaging.

2. The chilling and freezing injury in fruits and vegetables.

3. Extraction and preservation of pulp and juice.

4. Quality evaluation of various products.

UNIT-1. Fruits and vegetables (04 Hrs.)

Importance of fruits and vegetables,

UNIT-2. Harvesting (07 Hrs.)

Extent and possible causes of post harvest losses; Pre-harvest factors affecting post

harvest quality, maturity, ripening and changes occurring during ripening;

UNIT-3. Respiration and ethylene (05 Hrs.)

Respiration and factors affecting respiration rate; Role of ethylene; Post harvest disease

and disorders; Heat, chilling and freezing injury; Harvesting and field handling;

UNIT-4. Principles and methods (04 Hrs.)

Principles and methods of preservation; Intermediate moisture food- Jam, jelly,

marmalade, preserve, candy –

UNIT-5. Concepts and Standards (10 Hrs.)

Concepts and Standards; Fermented and non-fermented beverages. Tomato products-

Concepts and Standards; Drying/ Dehydration of fruits and vegetables – Concept and methods,

osmotic drying. Canning -Concepts and Standards, packaging of products.

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Practical

1. Applications of different types of packaging containers for shelf life extension.

2. Effect of temperature on shelf life and quality of produce.

3. Demonstration of chilling and freezing injury in vegetables and fruits.

4. Extraction and preservation of pulps and juices.

5. Preparation of jam, jelly, RTS, nectar, squash, osmotically dried products, fruit bar and

candy and tomato products, canned products.

6. Quality evaluation of products -- physico-chemical and sensory. Visit to processing

unit/ industry

.

References

1. Post-Harvest Management of Horticultural Crops - S.N. Pandey

2. A Text Book of Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture-Aniket Kalhapure,

Madhukar dhonde & Balasaheb Shete.

3. Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops – K.P. Sudheer

4. Post Harvest Management of Horticultural Crops – M.A. Mir

5. Marketing of Processed, Fruits and Vegetables – M. Choudhory.

6. Principles and Practices of Post Harvest Technology – P.H. Panday

7. Post Harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables – L.R. Verma and V.K. Joshi

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AG 610, Practical Crop Production-II (Rabi Crops)

AG -610 Practical Crop Production-II (Rabi Crops)


Preamble:

1. To understand cultivation of Rabi crops from field preparation to harvesting and

threshing.

2. To understand the weed, insect, pest disease management in Major Rabi crops.

3. To understand drying winnowing, storage, and marketing of products.


1. Packaging and practices to all intercultural operation in major rabi crops by doing

himself

2. .they also be able to preparation of balance sheet including cost of cultivation, net

return, profit and loss statement.

Practical

1. Crop planning, raising field crops in multiple cropping systems: Field preparation, seed

Treatment, nursery raising, sowing, nutrient, water.

2. Weed management and management of insect-pests diseases of crops.

3. Harvesting, threshing, drying winnowing, storage and marketing of produce.

4. The emphasis will be given to seed production, mechanization, resource conservation.

5. Integrated nutrient, insect-pest and disease management technologies.

6. Preparation of balance sheet including cost of cultivation, net returns per student as

well as per team of 8-10 students.

References

1. Scientific crop production (1&2) – C. Thakur

2. Handbook of Agriculture (IV edition 2006)– ICAR Publication

3. Field Crops – Y.M. Iyyer

4. High Yielding Varieties of Crops – Mahabal Ram

5. Principal of Cereal Crop Production – Mahendra Pall, Deka & R.K. Rai

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AG 611(A), Weed management (Elective Course)

AG -611(A) Weed management (Elective Course) 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand harmful and beneficial effect of weed on ecosystem.

2. To understand classification and formulation of herbicides and concept of adjust and

surfactants.

3. To understand about bio herbicides and their application.

4. To know non chemical method of weed management.

Outcomes- The students will be able to

1. Identification of weeds.

2. To understand the method and technique of weed management.

3. Understand the chemistry of herbicides and other agro chemicals.

4. Preparation of herbicides formulation and mixture of herbicides.

5. Calculation of herbicide doses and weed control efficiency.

UNIT-1. weeds, and harmful (05 Hrs.)

Introduction to weeds, characteristics of weeds their harmful and beneficial effects on

ecosystem.

UNIT-2. Classification and formulation (10 Hrs.)

Classification, reproduction and dissemination of weeds. Herbicide classification,

concept of adjuvant, surfactant, herbicide formulation and their use.

UNIT-3. Action, selectivity and allelopathy(10 Hrs.)

Introduction to mode of action of herbicide and selectivity. allelopathy and its application

for weed management.

UNIT-4. Bio-herbicide and (10 Hrs.)

Bio-herbicide and their application in agriculture. Concept of herbicide mixture and

utility in agriculture. Herbicide compatibility with agro-chemical and their application.

UNIT-5. Chemical and management(05 Hrs.)

Integration of herbicide with non chemical methods of weeds management. herbicide

resistance and its management.

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Practical

1. Techniques of weed preservation.

2. Weed identification and their losses study.

3. Biology of important weeds study of herbicide formulation and mixture of herbicide.

4. Herbicide and agro-chemicals study.

5. Shift of weed flora study in long term experiments.

6. Study of methods of herbicide application. Spraying equipments.

7. Calculation of herbicide doses and weed control efficiency and weed index.

References

1. Principal of Weed Science – V.S. Rao (1994), Oxford & IBH Publication, New Delhi.

2. Weed Management – Walia, U.S. (2003), Kalyani Publication, New Delhi

3. Weed Management-Principles and – Gupta, O.P. (2000), Agrobios practices

Publication, India

4. All about Weed Control – Subramaniam, S., Ali, A.M. and Kumar, R.J. (1977),

Kalyani Publication, New Delhi

5. Weed Science: Basics and Applications – T.K. Das (2008), Jain Brothers Publication

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AG 611(B), Hi-tech Horticulture (Elective Course)

AG- 611(B) Hi-tech Horticulture (Elective Course) 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand nursery management micro propagation modern field preparation and

planting. .

2. To understand the concept of protected cultivation.

3. To understand about remote sensing and GIS and GPS.

4. To understand precision farming of various fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops.

Course outcomes- The students will be able to

1. The Identification and application of different intercultural operation, equipment and

tools.

2. They will also be able to understand the different type of Polly house and their

structure.

3. Micro propagation, micro irrigation and EC, pH based fertilizers scheduled.

UNIT-1. Nursery management and mechanization (10 Hrs.)

Introduction & importance; Nursery management and mechanization; micro propagation

of horticultural crops; Modern field preparation and planting.

UNIT-2. Protected cultivation (07 Hrs.)

Protected cultivation: advantages, controlled conditions, method and techniques, Micro

irrigation systems and its components; use.

UNIT-3. EC, pH (05 Hrs.)

EC, pH based fertilizer scheduling, canopy management, high density orcharding,.

UNIT-4. Precision farming, remote sensing and Geographical (10 Hrs.)

Methods Components of precision farming: Remote sensing, Geographical Information

System (GIS),Differential Geo-positioning System (DGPS), Variable Rate applicator (VRA),

UNIT-5. Mechanized harvesting (07 Hrs.)

Application of precision farming in horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables and ornamental

crops); mechanized harvesting of produce.

Practical

1. Types of polyhouses and shade net houses,.

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2. Intercultural operations, tools and equipments. identification and application,

3. Micro propagation, Nursery-protrays, micro-irrigation.

4. EC, pH based fertilizer scheduling, canopy management, visit to hi-tech

orchard/nursery.

References

1. Instant Horticulture- S.N Gupta

2. Hitech horticulture- Davendra kumar singh

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AG 611(C), Landscaping (Elective Course)

AG -611(C) Landscaping (Elective Course) 2L:0T:1P 3credits 4Hrs/Week

Preamble:

1. To understand concept of landscaping, type of different garden and garden for special

purpose.

2. To know about trees, climbers and creepers planted for garden making

3. To understand principles, management establishment and maintenance of bonsai and

lawn.

Course outcomes- The students will be able to

1. Identification of trees, shrubs and pot plants.

2. Identifications of tools and equipment used for maintenance and making a garden and

landscaping.

3. Training and pruning of plants for growth and special effects.

UNIT-1. Landscaping (10 Hrs.)

Importance and scope of landscaping. Principles of landscaping, garden styles and types,

terrace gardening, vertical gardening, garden components, adornments, lawn making, rockery,

water garden, walk-paths, bridges, other constructed features etc. gardens for special purposes.

UNIT-2. Trees (07 Hrs.)

Trees: selection, propagation, planting schemes, canopy management, shrubs and

herbaceous perennials: selection, propagation, planting schemes, architecture.

UNIT-3. Climber and creepers (10 Hrs.)

Climber and creepers: importance, selection, propagation, planting, Annuals: selection,

propagation, planting scheme, Other garden plants: palms, ferns, grasses and cacti succulents.

Pot plants: selection, arrangement, management. Bio-aesthetic planning: definition, need,

planning,

UNIT-4. Landscaping (10 Hrs.)

Landscaping of urban and rural areas, Peri-urban landscaping, Landscaping of schools,

public places like bus station, railway station, townships, river banks, hospitals, play grounds,

airports, industries, institutions.

UNIT-5. Bonsai (05 Hrs.)

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Bonsai: principles and management, lawn: establishment and maintenance. CAD

application.

Practical

1. Identification of trees, shrubs, annuals, pot plants; Propagation of trees, shrubs and

annuals, care and maintenance of plants, potting and repotting, identification of tools and

implements used in landscape design,

2. Training and pruning of plants for special effects, lawn establishment and

maintenance, layout of formal gardens, informal gardens, special type of gardens (sunken

garden,

3. Terrace garden, rock garden) and designing of conservatory and lathe house. Use of

computer software, visit to important gardens/ parks/ institutes..

References

1. Instant Horticulture- S.N Gupta

2. Hand Book of Horticulture- U.S. Bose

3. Glaustas Horticulture- P. Mathukumar


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NOTE:

The 7th sem. Is considered as a practically work semester. All the component

of RAWE have the duration of 20 weeks from component No. AG. 701 to AG.706

will be execute one after one No of given credits’ will be in Accordance to weeks.

RURAL AGRICULTURE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (RAWE)

Preambles-

1. The main preamble of this course is to improve the quality of students in relation to

develop professionalism fell for reorienting agriculture education.

2. In this program students will be placed in the village for intensive training and field

experiments with farm families, during stay in the will get an opportunity to study the

different problems and suggest the appropriate measure to solve them for important in the

exiting practices.

3. The students will also develop confidence in applying the knowledge gained during the

course of the studies and five line skills with the experience and knowledge of host

farmer.

Course outcomes-

At the end of this program the students will be able to understand rural community life

and the current situation preventing in villages with special reference to agriculture and allied

enterprises.

1. The socio economic condition of farmer and their problem in relation to agriculture

development.

2. The farm technologies adopted by farmers.

3. The application and transfer of technologies through extension teaching methods.

4. They will also be able to develop confidence and competence for solving teaching

problems related to agriculture and allied science.

5. The students will also be able to understand hi-tech agriculture technology and factors

affecting in the adoption of modern methods of agriculture by the farmer.

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AG 701, General Orientation Programs (RAWE -Programme)

AG- 701 General Orientation Programs

(RAWE -Programme)


Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Science, Sehore on the recommendation

of Fifth Deans’ Committee (ICAR) has introduced Rural Agricultural Work

Experience programme as an essential requirement for B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture degree. The

committee in order to make higher agricultural education relevant to present day changing needs,

and develop professionalism felt for reorienting agricultural education.

In view of globalization and development of new technologies, it is essential that the

students meet international quality standards. One of the pillars for quality assurance in

agricultural education is the curriculum, which takes are of contemporary needs, provides for

analytical skill, entrepreneurship and experiential

Learning for having confidence to do profitable farming.

In the programme students will be placed in the villages for intensive training and field

experience with farm families. During stay in the villages, they will get an opportunity to study

the different the problems and suggest the appropriate measures to solve them for improvement

in the existing practices.

Students will also develop confidence in applying the knowledge gained during the

course of the studies and fine-tune their skill with the Experience and knowledge of host farmers.

Under this programme, RAWE model first has been adopted in the University.

Objectives

1. To understand of rural community life and the current situation prevailing in villages

with special reference to agriculture and allied enterprises.

2. To familiarize with the socio-economic conditions of farmers and their problems with

reference to agricultural development.

3. To make students understand farm technologies as adopted by farmers and also to help

farmers to prepare sound farm plans matching to available resources.

4. To facilitate development of communication skills in students through use of extension

teaching methods for transfer of technology.

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5. To acquaint the students with the on-going extension and rural development programmes

and to understand the activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra.

6. To develop confidence and competence in students for solving teaching problems related

to agriculture and allied enterprises.

7. To develop understanding regarding high-tech agricultural technology and factors

affecting in the adoption of modern methods of agriculture by the farmers.

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AG 702, Village attachment (RAWE -Programme)

AG -702 Village attachment (RAWE -Programme) 0L:0T:8P 8credits 16Hrs/Week

Rural Economics

The students shall take-up tech-economic survey of the village as per the prescribed

questionnaire. The students shall be required to collect the data on economic condition of village,

resource endowment and its utilization, problems of labour and employment and other important

economic aspects detailed in the schedule.

The student shall also conduct a farm survey and workout the cost of cultivation of

principal crops grown on the farm allotted to them. He will also maintain a farm record book and

analyze the data. On the basis of the results students will formulate a number of alternative plans

in consultation with the farmers and the

Extension Programme

The students shall involve themselves in the following extension education programmes –

I. Identification of agricultural problems of the village and training needs of the

farmers.

II. Conducting method demonstrations of improved practices.

III. Organization of short duration farmers training, camps, field visits and agricultural

exhibitions.

IV. Study of the on-going extension programmes in the villages.

V. Arrange farmers meeting the discuss agricultural aspects.

VI. Visit to village institutions and study their role in development programmes and other

extension activities.

VII. Motivate farmers through different extension teaching methods.

VIII. Documentation of success stories. Each student will prepare a report with respect to

the activities indicated above and submit it to the Chairman of Advisory Committee

for its evaluation.

The students shall be given an opportunity to acquaint themselves with ongoing programmes

and activities of research, development, marketing, extension agencies and organizations in

the village. The students will submit report on the institutions he/she has visited.

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AG 703, Unit Attachment in Univ. /College KVK/Research Station Attachment

(RAWE -Programme)

AG 703 AG 702, Unit Attachment in Univ. /College

KVK/Research Station Attachment (RAWE -

Programme)


Student will conduct the bench mark survey & PRA of KVK villages. Assisting in

conducting F.L.D., organizing farmers meeting Kisan mela, Exhibition, Monthly Workshop,

Organizing field visits.

Training programmes for farmers and farm women, study of crop cafeteria, visit of line

departments viz., Agriculture, Horticulture Dairy, Poultry etc. to enquire about farmers welfare

about respective department and visit of digontic team.

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AG 704, Plant Clinic (RAWE -Programme)

AG -704 Plant Clinic (RAWE -Programme) 0L:0T:2P 2credits 4Hrs/Week

Crop Production

The students shall involve themselves in actual day-to-day agricultural operations along-

with their host farmers. He/she will also involve in production technology and management of

various crops. The student shall maintain a record of work done in prescribed proforma.

In fruits and vegetables crops, the students shall involve themselves in field operations

viz., seedbed preparation, nursery management, propagation etc. along with their host farmers.

The student shall maintain a record of work done and will submit it at the end of the semester.

Crop Protection

Under this the students are exposed to various plant and soil disorders and learn to

diagnose major plant diseases, insect-pests, and nutrient deficiency, soil related constrains,

physiological disorders and prescribe remedial measures.

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AG 705, Agro Industrial Attachment (RAWE -Programme)

AG- 705 Agro Industrial Attachment (RAWE -

Programme)


Agro Industrial Attachment

1. Students shall be placed in Agro-and Cottage industries and Commodities Boards for 03

weeks. y

2. Industries include Seed/Sapling production, Pesticides-insecticides, Post-harvest-

processing value addition, Agri-finance institutions, etc.

Activities and Tasks during Agro-Industrial Attachment Programme

1. Acquaintance with industry and staff y

2. Study of structure, functioning, objective and mandates of the industry y

3. Study of various processing units and hands-on trainings under supervision of industry

staff y

4. Ethics of industry y

5. Employment generated by the industry y

6. Contribution of the industry promoting environment y

7. Learning business network including outlets of the industry y

8. Skill development in all crucial tasks of the industry y

9. Documentation of the activities and task performed by the students y

10. Performance evaluation, appraisal and ranking of students

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AG 706, Project Report Preparation, Presentation, Evaluation and Viva Voice

(RAWE -Programme)

AG -706 Project Report Preparation, Presentation,

Evaluation and Viva Voice (RAWE -

Programme)


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AG 801 Module-I & Module-II (Experiential Learning Programme/ HOT)

AG- 801 Module-I & Module-II

(Experiential Learning Programme/ HOT)


Modules/ Project

Preambles-

1. As per recommendation of fifth dean committee (ICAR) the Sri Satya Sai University of

Technology and Medical Science has introduced the modules/project work. Students to

register 20 credits opting for two modules of 10 credit each from the package of modules/

project in the VIII semester.

2. The object of module/ project is to enable to students for skill development and

entrepreneurship.

3. To maintenance and challenge students to understand an investigation study taken up

under fully practical work.

Course outcomes-

1. Afton completion of this course the students will be able to understand how to establish

an enterprise of his own interest. During work on describable modules they will

acquainted with relevnent industries or enterprise and their staff.

2. The will also be able to understand the structure, function, objectives, mandate and ethics

of related modules as an enterprise.

Modules for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: A student has to register 20 credits

opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of modules

in the VIII semester.

Sr. Title of the module

1. Seed Production and Technology

2. Mushroom Cultivation

3. Dairy Technology

4. Beekeeping

5. Commercial Sericulture

6. Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing

7. Floriculture and Landscaping

8. Organic Production Technology

9. Nursery Management

10. Commercial Horticulture

11. Poultry Production Technology

12. Agriculture Waste Management

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Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences, Sehore M.P Scheme of Examination

School of Agriculture Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons.) Agriculture

Semester-l as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17

Note: - One Subject Should be selected from AG 107 (A) or AG 107 (B)

**Remedial course, ** NCC/NSS (Non-University Exam),

Minimum passing marks in each theory and practical separately is 50%

BOS Members DEAN/HOD

S.No

.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name

Maximum Marks Allotted Period/hour/week

Credits

Total

marks

Theory Slot Practical Slot Total

Marks.

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assig

nment

End

Sem.

Practical

& Viva

Practical

record/quiz

/Assignme

nt

L T

P

1 AG 101 Fundamentals of Horticulture 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 102 Fundamentals of Plant

Biochemistry & Biotechnology 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

3 AG 103 Fundamentals of Soil Science 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

4 AG 104 Introduction to Forestry 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

5 AG 105 Comprehension & Communication

Skills in English 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

6 AG 106 Fundamentals of Agronomy 50 30 - 15 5 2 1 2 4 100

7

AG107 (A) Introductory Biology*

50

30

30

- 15 5 1* - 2** 2

100*/100 AG107 (B) Elementary Mathematics* 40 10 - - 2* - -

8 AG 108 Agriculture Heritage 50 40 10 - - 1 - - 1 100

9 AG 109 Rural Sociology & Educational

Psychology

50 40 10 - - 1 1 - 2 100

10 AG 110 Human Values & Ethics** 50 40 10 - - 1 - - 1 100

11 AG 111 NSS/NCC/Physical Education &

Yoga Practices** - - - - - - - NUE

500

330/340*

*

30/40

90/105

30/35

13*/14*

2

12/14*

22

1000

153



Semester-lI as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17

Note: - Minimum passing marks in each theory and practical separately is 50%


S.No

.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name


Credits

Total

marks


Marks.

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assign

ment

End

Sem.

Practical

& Viva

Practical

record/quiz

/Assignme

nt

L T

P

1 AG 201 Fundamentals of Genetics 50 30 - 15 5 2 2 3 1 100

2 AG 202 Agricultural Microbiology

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

3 AG 203 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

4 AG 204 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

5 AG 205 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics

50 40 10 - - 2 - - 2 100

6 AG 206 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

50 30 - 15 5 2 1 2 4 100

7 AG 207 Fundamentals of Entomology 50 30 - 15 5 2 1 2 4 100

8 AG 208 Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education

50 30 - 15 5 1 1 2 3 100

9 AG 209 Communication Skills and Personality Development

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

450 280 10 120 40 13 3 16 24 900

154



Semester-lII as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17



S.No

.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name


Credits

Total

marks


Marks.

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assign

ment

End

Sem.

Practical

& Viva

Practical

record/quiz

/Assignme

nt

L T

P

1 AG 301 Farm machinery and power 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 302 Agricultural Finance and

cooperation

50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

3 AG 303 Production Technology of

Vegetable and Spices

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

4 AG 304 Livestock and poultry

management

50 30 - 15 5 2 1 2 4 100

5 AG 305 Crop production Technology-I

(kharif crops)

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

6 AG 306 Agri-informatics 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

7 AG 307 Environmental studies and

disaster management

50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

8 AG 308 Introductory Agro metrology &

climate change

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

9 AG 309 Fundamental of Plant Breeding 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

10 AG 310 Entrepreneurship development

& business communication

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

500 300 150 50 14 1 20 25 1000

155



Semester-lV as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17



S.No

.

SUBJEC

T CODE

Subject Name


Credits

Total

marks


Marks.

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assig

nment

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/qui

z/Assignm

ent

L T

P

1 AG 401 Crop production Technology-II (Rabi

crops)

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 402 Production technology of for

Ornamental crops, MAP and

Landscaping

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

3 AG 403 Renewable Energy and Green

Technology 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

4 AG 404 Problematic Soils & Their

management 50 40 10 - - 2 - - 2 100

5 AG 405 Production technology for fruit and

Plantation Crops 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

6 AG 406 Principles of Seed Technology 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 4 3 100

7 AG 407 Farming system & Sustainable

Agriculture 50 40 10 - - 1 - - 1 100

8 AG 408 Statistical Methods 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

9 AG 409 Agriculture Marketing Trade & Price. 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

10

AG

410(A) Protected Cultivation 50 30 - 15 5 1 1 2 3 100

AG

410(B)

Biopesticide and Biofertilizers

AG

410(C) Agrochemicals

500 320 20 120 40 12 1 18 22 1000

156



Semester-V as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17



S.No

.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name


Credits

Total

marks


Marks.

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assig

nment

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/qui

z/Assignm

ent

L T

P

1 AG 501 Principles of Integrated Pest and

Disease Management

50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 1 100

2 AG 502 Manures, Fertilizers & Soil

Fertility Management

50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

3 AG 503 Pest of Crops & Stored Grain and

their Management 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

4 AG 504 Diseases of Field & Horticultural

Crops and their Management-I 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

5 AG 505 Crop Improvement-I(Kharif crops) 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

6 AG 506 Geoinformatics & Nano-

technology and Precision

Farming

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

7 AG 507 Practical Crop Production-I

(Kharif Crops) - - - 80 20 - - 4 2 100

8 AG 508 Intellectual Property Rights 50 40 10 - - 1 - - 1 100

9

AG 509(A) Agribusiness Management 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

AG 509(B) Foods safety and Standards

AG 509(C) Agricultural Journalism

400 250 10 185 55 13 - 18 22 900

157



Semester-VI as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17



S.No

.

SUBJECT

CODE

Subject Name


Credits

Total

marks


Marks.

End

Sem.

Mid

Tests

Quiz,

Assig

nment

End

Sem.

Practical &

Viva

Practical

record/qui

z/Assignm

ent

L T

P

1 AG 601 Rain fed Agriculture & Watershed

Management

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 1 100

2 AG 602 Protected cultivation & Secondary

Agriculture

50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

3 AG 603 Disease of Field & Horticulture

Crops and their Management-II 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100

4 AG 604 Management of Beneficial Insects 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100 5 AG 605 Crop Improvement-II(Rabi Crops) 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100 6 AG 606 Principles of Organic Farming 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

7 AG 607 Farm Management ,Production &

Resource Economics 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

8 AG 608 Principles of Food Science and

Nutrition 50 40 10 - - 2 - - 2 100

9 AG 609 PHM & Value Addition of Fruit &

Vegetables. 50 30 - 15 5 1 - 2 2 100

10 AG-610 Practical Crop Production-II (Rabi)

Crops) - - - 80 20 - - 4 2 100

11

AG

611(A)

Weed Management 50 30 - 15 5 2 - 2 3 100 AG

611(B)

Hi-tech Horticulture

AG

611(C) Landscaping

500 310 10 215 65 13 - 22 24 1100

158



Semester-VII as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17

• Agro- Industrial Attachment: The students would be attached with the agro-industries for a period of 3 weeks to get an experience of

the industrial environment and working.

• Educational tour will be conducted in break between IV & V Semester or VI & VII Semester

• Minimum passing marks in each theory and practical separately is 50%


S.No. SUBJECT CODE

Subject Name & Title

Maximum Marks Allotted Field Training Credits Alloted

Total

Theory Slot Practical Slot

No. of Week

1 AG-701 General Orientation Programs - - - - -

100

1 -

1

2 AG-702 Village Attachment - - - - - 100 8 8

3 AG-703 Unit Attachment in Univ./College KVK/Research Station Attachment

- - - - - 100

5 5

4 AG-704 Plant Clinic - - - - - 100 2 2

5 AG-705 Agro-Industrial Attachment - - - - - 100 3 3

6 AG-706 Project Report Preparation Presentation and Evaluation

- - - - - 100

1

1

600 20 20 600

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Scheme of Examination


Semester-VIII as per Fifth Dean Committee, w.e.f. 2016-17

Modules for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:

A student has to register 20 credits opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of modules in the VIII semester.

NOTE - One Module should be selected from each AG 801 & 802

L= Lecture, T= Tutorial & P= Practical


S.No.

Subject Code

Module Maximum Marks Allotted

Module Credits Total Marks

Theory Slot Practical Slot

1

AG-801 (A) Seed Production and Technology _ _ _

_ 100 Module-l 10 100

AG-801(B) Mushroom Cultivation _ _ _

AG-801 (C) Dairy Technology _ _ _

AG-801 (D) Beekeeping _ _ _

AG-801 (E) Commercial Sericulture _ _ _

AG-801 (F) Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing _ _ _

2

AG-802 (A) Floriculture and Landscaping _ _ _

_ 100 Module-ll 10 100

AG-802 (B) Organic Production Technology _ _ _

AG-802 (C) Nursery Management _ _ _

AG-802 (D) Commercial Horticulture _ _ _

AG-802 (E) Poultry Production Technology _ _ _

AG-802 (F) Agriculture Waste Management _ _ _

200

20 200

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