Course

Syllabus

Theory

Introduction and importance; Nursery management and mechanization; micro propagation of horticultural crops; Modern field preparation and planting methods; Protected cultivation: advantages, controlled conditions, method and techniques; Micro irrigation systems and its components; EC, pH based fertilizer scheduling; canopy management; high density orcharding; Components of precision farming: Remote sensing; Geographical Information System (GIS); Differential Geo-positioning System (DGPS); Variable Rate Applicator (VRA); application of precision farming in horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops); mechanized harvesting of produce.

Practical

Types of polyhouses and shade net houses, Intercultural operations, tools and equipment identification and application, Micro propagation, Nursery- portrays, micro-irrigation, EC, pH based fertilizer scheduling, canopy management, visit to hi-tech orchard/nursery.

Objectives

1. To educate the students on the latest technology of hi-tech horticulture

2. To educate students on the concepts and prospects of hi-tech horticulture

Course outcome

Any student who has undergone the course shall be able to:

Suggested Readings

1. Garden Tom. 2021. Hydroponics for Beginners and Advanced: The Ultimate Hydroponic and Aquaponic Gardening Guide. Webb Eleanor.
2. Gupta S N. 2025. Instant Horticulture. (23rd Edn.). Jain Brothers, 488p
3. More TA. 2020. Hi-tech Horticulture. Agrobios
4. Nelson Paul V. 1978. Greenhouse Operation and Management. Reston Publishing Company.
5. Prasad S, Singh Dharam and Bharadwaj R L. 2019. Hi-Tech Horticulture. (Pb) Agrobios.