M.Sc.  Horticulture

About M.Sc.  Horticulture

The Master of Science in Horticulture programme offers students with advanced knowledge, skills, and research experience in horticultural science and practice, enabling them to pursue careers in horticultural fields such as ornamental plant production, landscaping, nursery management, fruit and vegetable production, research institutions, extension services, and education.. Through interdisciplinary studies and hands-on training, students explore innovative methods in fruit and vegetable production, landscaping, and urban farming.  Expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities ensure a holistic understanding of horticulture’s role in environmental conservation and food security. It grants students the skills and knowledge required to tackle challenging horticultural opportunities and challenges and have a positive impact on food security, environmental stewardship, and sustainable plant production.

Program  Outcome:

• Transfer knowledge  of  Horticulture  in  the  field  of  agricultural  research especially  in  horticulture  including  fruits,  vegetables,  flowers,  spices,  medicinal  and aromatic plants and their management.
• Develop innovative  agro-  techniques  to  enhance  the  production  and  productivity  of horticultural crops.
• Increase farmers’ income through adopting hi-tech horticulture.
• Create job opportunities for the unemployed youths through teaching, research, training, extension ,  especially  for  the  development  of  socially  and  economically  depressed segment of society.
• Establishment of  models  nurseries  in  rural  areas  for  availability  of  quality  planting materials.
• Conservation and exploitation of biological diversity through crop management.
• Prolong the post harvest storage life of horticultural commodities and increase income through value addition of the products and to reduce post harvest losses.