Hort180

Meaning, scope, branches, and agricultural importance of horticulture.

Classification of Horticultural Crops.

Climate and Soil Requirements for Horticultural Crops.

Nursery types, site selection, infrastructure, and propagation basics for healthy planting material.

Vegetative Propagation — Cutting, Layering, Grafting, Budding.

Orchard Planning and Layout Systems.

Training and Pruning of Fruit Crops.

Irrigation and Nutrient Management in Horticulture.

Weed Management in Horticultural Crops.

Growth Regulators in Horticulture.

Harvesting, Grading, and Packaging of Horticultural Produce.

Protected Cultivation — Greenhouses, Polyhouses, Shade Nets.