The main focus of our course is the potential of the organisms that cause disease and benefits in the society. You will also cover aspects of the biochemistry, physiology and genetics of microorganisms.
The course is designed to provide both basic and applied knowledge on various aspects of production technology of plantation crops grown in India. The course is organized as follows:
The course is designed to provide both basic and applied knowledge on various aspects of production technology of spice crops grown in India.
To impart comprehensive knowledge on the production technology of important medicinal and aromatic crops
To impart basic knowledge on natural as well as agro bio diversity, its value and conservation strategies with respect to PSMAs
To impart basic knowledge about soil physical properties and processes in relation to plant growth
To impart knowledge about soil fertility and its control, and to understand the role of fertilizers and manures in supplying nutrients to plants so as to achieve high fertilizer use efficiency.
To introduce the classical concepts of soil chemistry and to familiarize students with modern developments in chemistry of soils in relation to using soils as a medium for plant growth.
To train students in the use of radio isotopes in soil and plant research.
To impart knowledge about the basic concepts of remote sensing, aerial photographs and imageries, and their interpretation; application of remote sensing in general and with special reference to soil, plants and yield forecasting; to impart knowledge about geo-statistical techniques with special reference to krigging, and GIS and applications in agriculture.