Ability to define and discuss the characteristics and soil and climatic conditions prevalent in rainfed and dryland areas.
Understanding about the extent of rain
fed/ dryland areas in UP and India.
Gaining knowledge about drought, its effect on crop plants, mechanism of crop adaptation under moisture deficit conditions and contingent crop planning for aberrant weather situations.
Understanding about the problems and prospects of rainfed and dryland agriculture in India and contribution of these areas to our food basket.
Knowledge about the management of crop, soil, water and other natural resources in rainfed/ dryland areas.
Ability to interpret meteorological data and to plan crop production (e.g. choice of crops, irrigation) in rainfed/ dryland areas, accordingly.

To learn about floral biology, emasculation and hybridization techniques in Kharif crops.
To learn the importance of wild relatives to produce new varieties of Kharif crops.
To understand to apply the breeding method to improve Kharif crops.
To understand hybrid seed production technology in Kharif crops.
To learns the identification of resistance gene, related to Kharif crop with high yield potential against pest and pathogen and utilization of that genes.
To understand new genetic approaches to achieve a definite ideotype of the Kharif crop.

Students will learn the distribution, biology and bionomics of different insect pests
Student able to identify the nature and damage symptoms of different insect pests
Student will determine the insect infestation with the help of different identification methods
Students will able to calculate the doses of different formulation of pesticides
Students will learn the use of different plant protection appliances
Students will able to identify

Student will be able to identify the essential marketing functions of buying, selling, transporting, storing, financing, standardizing, pricing and risk bearing.

To evaluate the alternatives in marketing of agriculture produce.

To develop critical ability about economic principles in marketing of agril commodities.

To develop understanding of different types of markets & their role, Marketing organizations and market channel.

To learn the problems of marketing of Ag, produce.

To understand the process of export and import of agriculture produce.

To demonstrate the role of government and cooperative in Agricultural Marketing.

It will aware students about different aspects of greenhouse structures, their planning and design
Greenhouse equipment’s, materials of construction
To understand engineering properties such as physical, thermal and aero and hydrodynamic nature of agricultural produce
To understand various drying methods for agricultural produce and moisture measurement
To understand material handling equipment’s, their principle, working and collection.

Student will know the common pathogens of different diseases.
Student acquire the knowledge about etiology, and symptoms of these diseases which helps in diagnosis of the diseases of field and horticultural crops
By knowing means of dispersal of these diseases suitable management methods can be applied.
Eco-friendly and economically suitable management practices may be adopted.
Skill Development: This course will help the students in accurate identification of the diseases under farmer field conditions and suggesting efficient and cost-effective management strategies against them.
The course will help students for joining the plant protection related agribusiness firms and multinational companies.

Impart basic knowledge about the importance and management of fruits (Mango, Apple, Bael Aonla Pear, Guava, Pomegranate, etc. ) and Plantation(Tea, Coffee, Cacao, Rubber, Cashewnut, Arecanut etc.) cropsgrowninIndia.
Study of commercial varieties of regional, national and international importance, eco-physiological requirements, recent trends in propagation, rootstock influence, plantingsystem, cropping systems, root zone and canopy management, nutrient management,watermanagement,fruitsetanddevelopment,abioticfactorslimitingfruitproduction, physiological of flowering, and remedies, quality improvementbymanagementpractices;maturityindices,harvesting,grading,packing,precooling,storage,transportationandripeningtechniques;industrialandexportpotential,Agri ExportZones (AEZ)andindustrial

To understand the process and principles of communication
To critically examine the models, barriers to effective communication and ways to eliminate the barriers
To hone the communication skills to be an integral part of the communication network
To emphasize the essential aspects of written communication necessary for professional success
To discuss the concept and meaning of diffusion and adoption of innovation
To critically analyse the process and stages of adoption and adopter categories

To understand the concept of intellectual property rights.
To develop procedural knowledge of the legal system and solve the problem relating to intellectual property rights.
To pursue professional programs in company secretaryship, law, business, agriculture, international affairs, public administration and other fields.
To establish as a legal consultancy and service provider.

Acquire knowledge regarding composition of food.
Apply the knowledge of biological sciences as a basis for understand the role of food and nutrition in heath and diseases.
Design solution for health and nutritional problems and design product that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal and environmental consideration.
Understand the impact of food processing and preservation solution in societal and environmental context, and the demonstrate the knowledge that need for sustainable development

This course is useful for students to have basic understanding regarding concept and technique of precision agriculture and geo-informatics (a tool used in precision agriculture) and their concern in Indian agriculture.
Use of Geospatial technologies in soil mapping, yield monitoring, fertilizer recommendation and Crop discrimination.
Nanotechnology concept, definition, classification and their use in scaling up farm productivity. Practical applicability of GIS, GPS and Remote sensing in agriculture.

To learn about the transformation of agriculture into agribusiness for raising indian economy and new agricultural policy.
To discuss the importance and needs of agro-based industries for development.
To understand management functions, their roles and activities, organization culture.
To examine the components in a business plan and list the steps in implementation.
Question the marketing aspects like trade, polisy, consumers, financial statements and so on.

This course enables student to learn basic concept, classification, properties, mode of action ,characteristics, preparation fate of agrochemicals and management for sustainable agriculture.
Along with this sampling of fertilizers , pesticides and their quick test for identification and elemental composition

To gain expertise in hybrid seed production techniques.
To handle segregating populations in major crops.
To understand line development and maintenance breeding in self and cross-pollinated crops (A/B/R and two-line system) for the development of hybrids and seed production.
To understand IPR issues in commercial plant breeding.
To learn about DUS testing and registration of varieties under PPV & FR act.
To understand about variety testing, release and notification systems in India

Familiarization with principles and practices of landscaping
Impart basic knowledge about the importance and production technology of cut flowers grown in India.
Educate the students about scope of cut flowers in global trade, global scenario of cut flower production, varietal wealth and diversity, area under cut flowers and production problem in India- Patent right, nursery management, media for nursery, special nursery practices.
Growing environment, open cultivation, protected cultivation, soil requirements, artificial growing media, soil decontamination techniques, planting methods, influence of environmental parameters, light, temperature, moisture, humidity and CO2 on growth and flowering.
Landscape designs, its principles and practices of landscaping and ornamental.
Gardening structure features.
Styles of garden, types of gardens: English, Mughal, Japanese, Persian, Spanish, Italian, Vanes, Buddha garden, Popular gardens of India

To be able to understand the history, scope and potential of biopesticides
To be able to understand the concept and classification of biopesticides
To be able to differentiate different classes of biopesticides viz., Pathogens, botanicals pesticides and Biorational pesticides
To be able to understand the mass production technology and their specific uses
To be able to understand the application methods of different class of biopesticides
To be able to understand the current status and scope of Biofertilizers
To be able to understand the structure and characteristic features of bacterial & fungal Biofertilizers
To be able to understand the production technology and quality control
To be able to apply their knowledge to store & maintain shelf life.

Ability to define and explain the concept, importance as well as scope of farming system.
To study the important farming and cropping systems and their contribution in sustainable agriculture in India.
Gaining knowledge about Integrated Farming System and precision farming with their issues and concerns for Indian agriculture.
To understand the definition, concept, importance and advantages of sustainable agriculture in comparison to conventional agriculture.
Discussion on the sustainable agriculture in relation to tillage, fertilizers, Irrigation, weeds and other plant protection measures.
To develop basic understanding about HEIA, LEIA, LEISA and precision farming with their techniques for sustainability

To learn about floral biology, emasculation and hybridization techniques in Rabi crops.
To learn the importance of wild relatives to produce new varieties of Rabi crops.
To understand to apply the breeding method to improve Rabi crops.
To understand hybrid seed production technology in Rabi crops.
To learns the identification of resistance gene, related to Rabi crop with high yield potential against pest and pathogen and utilization of that genes.
To understand new genetic approaches to achieve a definite ideotype of Rabi crops.

This course will provide insight into the history of soil fertility and plant nutrition , Classification , importance, preparation of manures and fertilizer ,fertilizer recommendation approaches ,INM,FCO,criteria of essentiality, role, deficiency and toxicity symptoms.
They learn the mechanism of uptake and transport of minerals in plants, soil fertility evaluation, soil testing and critical level of nutrient in soil.
They will also get acquainted with estimation of major and micronutrient in plant and soil.

To learn about different type of farming systems.
To learn about different principles of farm management
To learn about different costs calculation of farm and agricultural produce
To learn about maintenance of farm record.
To learn about measurement of farm efficiency.
Todevelop understand about farm budgeting procedures.
To sensitize students about the risk in farming business

Student will know the common pathogens of different diseases.
Students acquire the knowledge about etiology, and symptoms of these diseases which helps in diagnosis of the diseases of field and horticultural crops.
By knowing means of dispersal of these diseases suitable management methods can be applied.
Eco-friendly and economically suitable management practices may be adopted.
The course will help students for joining the plant protection related agribusiness firms and multinational companies.
The successful completion of the course will also instill confidence in the students for setting up agri-clinics, farmer oriented service centers and other agri-enterprises.

Facilitate deeper understanding on principles and methods of postharvest managementofhorticultural crops.
Maturity indices, harvesting practices for specific market requirements, influence ofpreand post-harvest practices,respiration,transpiration loss.
Physiology and biochemical change during ripening, senescence, ethylene evolutionandethylenemanagement,factorsleadingtopost-harvestlossanditscontrol,pre-cooling.
Study of postharvest lossandtheir control.
Teachthe physiologyand principle offruit andvegetablepreservation.
Fundamentalsofpreservation(principlesandpractices).Micro-organismassociated with spoilageoffruitsand vegetables. Source of micro-organism,conditions,infection and control.
Variousmethodsofpreservationlikelowtemperaturepreservation,refrigeration,cellarstorage, freezing,vacuum freezing,high temperaturepreservation.

To be able to understand types of silkworm and their biology
Students can adopt sericulture, apiculture and lac culture as an entrepreneur
To understand the commercial rearing methods of beneficial insects, required equipments and their seasonal management
Student will learn the social behaviour of honey bee
Student able to apply their knowledge in the identification and management of diseases of beneficial insects
To be able to understand the different developmental stages and seasonal history of insect pests attacking horticultural and vegetable crops
To identify and understand the use of different biocontrol agents for sustainable agriculture
To identify the harmful stage and damage symptoms of different insect pests.

• Understandingtheprinciple,theoreticalaspectsanddevelopingskillsinprotectedcultivationof horticultural crops.
• ProspectsofprotectedhorticultureinIndia;Typesofprotectedstructures-Greenhouse, poly house, shade houses, rain shelters etc. Low cost/Medium, cost/Highcost structures, Location specific designs; Structural components;Suitablehorticultural crops forprotected cultivation.

• Students Able to Describe about Basic Concept of High-Tech Horticulture,Nursery Management and Mechanization.
• Educate the students about Micro- Propagation of Horticultural Crops. Modern Field Preparation Technique and Planting Methods.
• Components of Precision Farming: Remote sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS)
• Application of Precision Farming in Horticultural Crop.

Developing understanding about the concept, meaning, definition as well as general characteristics of weeds and their problems.
Identification and categorization of the weed species in different classes of agricultural areas.
Discussion on the basic principles and concept of prevention, management and eradication of weeds.
Knowledge of herbicide formulations, spraying equipment and calculations related to herbicidal dose, weed control efficiency and weed index.
Introduction to mode of action of herbicides, allelopathy, bio-herbicides and concept of herbicide mixture.
Knowledge of herbicide compatibility with agro-chemicals, Integrated Weed Management and herbicide resistance.

Students will gain knowledge of crop relation with soil and atmosphere
Proper understanding of crop-weather calendars
Understanding of use of statistical approach in data analysis for weather forecasting
Understanding the preparation of agro advisory bulletin based on weather forecast
Understand the importance of advisory services for farmers to enhance agricultural production and cost reduction.

To understand the nature and scope of agricultural journalism and to inculcate the skills of the agricultural journalist
To compare and contrast agricultural journalism and other types of journalism
To discuss the kinds and functions of newspapers and magazines
To develop different types of agricultural stories
To appreciate the use of photographs and artwork in agricultural journalism
To practise editorial mechanics like copy reading, headline, title writing , proof reading and lay outing.

Developing understanding about the rural setting in relation to agriculture and allied activities.
Acquiring analytical and remedial knowledge about agronomical, plant protection and soil improvement interventions through on field training.
Recognizing the potential of food processing, proper storage techniques and mixed farming in increasing farmers’ income.
Boosting the communication skills along with insight to extension methodologies.
Acquaintance with agro and cottage industries and commodities Boards.
Knowledge of structure, functioning, objectives and mandates of the allotted industry.
Understanding about the contribution of the industries in regional and national economy and in employment generation.
Skill development through hands-on training in agro-industries and various processing units.
Promoting industrial and professional ethics among students along with understanding about contribution of industries towards environmental sustainability.