Semester III
Production Technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops
HRT 211 · 2 (1+1) credit hours
Syllabus
Topic-wise syllabus
Theory
14 topics · 16 lectures
| No. | Topic | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | ||
| 1 | Introduction to Fruit and Plantation Crops, Production Status of Fruit and Plantation Crops in India | 1 |
| 2 | Nutritional Value of Fruit Crops | 1 |
| 3 | Classification of Fruit Crops | 1 |
| 4 | Export Potential of Fruit and Plantation Crops | 1 |
| 5 | Production Technology (Climate and Soil Requirements; Varieties, Propagation Methods and Rootstocks; Planting Density, Cropping Systems, Training & Pruning; Water, Nutrient and Weed Management; Special Horticultural Techniques, Disorders and Pest Control; Maturity Indices, Harvesting, Processing and Value Addition) of Mango and Banana | 2 |
| Unit II | ||
| 6 | Production Technology of Guava and Citrus | 2 |
| 7 | Production Technology of Sapota and Papaya | 1 |
| 8 | Production Technology of Grapes and Litchi | 1 |
| 9 | Production Technology of Pineapple and Pomegranate | 1 |
| 10 | Production Technology of Apple and Pear | 1 |
| Unit III | ||
| 11 | Production Technology of Peach and Strawberry | 1 |
| 12 | Production Technology of Jackfruit and Date palm | 1 |
| 13 | Production Technology of Nut crops: Coconut, Arecanut and Cashewnut | 1 |
| 14 | Production Technology of Tea, Coffee and Rubber | 1 |
Practical
15 topics
| No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Propagation Techniques |
| 2 | Propagation and Cultural Practices of Mango |
| 3 | Propagation and Cultural Practices of Banana and Papaya |
| 4 | Propagation and Cultural Practices of Guava, Sapota and Jackfruit |
| 5 | Propagation and Cultural Practices of Grapes and Pomegranate |
| 6 | Propagation and Cultural Practices of Citrus (Mandarin and Acid Lime) |
| 7 | Preparation and Application of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) |
| 8 | Micro propagation of Fruit Crops |
| 9 | Protocol for Mass Multiplication and Hardening |
| 10 | Identification and Description of Fruit Crop Varieties |
| 11 | Nursery Practices and Selection of Seedlings |
| 12 | Selection of Mother Palms and Seed Nuts (Coconut & Arecanut) |
| 13 | Cultural Practices, Fertilizer Application and Physiological Disorders |
| 14 | Major Pests and Diseases of Plantation Crops |
| 15 | Visit to a Commercial Orchard and Plantation Industry |
Study material
Notes
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