M.Sc Horticulture

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Last Update March 3, 2024

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About This Course

M.Sc Horticulture College In Dehradun

A vision to impart in depth knowledge of agricultural sciences

The M.Sc Horticulture course enables the students to connect to the farmers and learn effective crop management. This course aims at providing in-depth lessons on crop management to enhance the production rate and quality.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc Horticulture program

To pursue this course, one must have Bachelor’s Degree such as B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Information Technology etc. General Science graduates are also eligible to pursue this program but then they will have to go through 2 additional semesters to master some important subjects.

Subjects in M.Sc Horticulture

Plant Biochemistry
Plant Microbiology
Biotechnology
Plant Physiology
Molecular Biology
Plant Genetics
Plant Breeding
Seed Technology
Agricultural Meteorology
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Soil Science
Agricultural Chemistry
Fertilizer Technology
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Post Harvest Technology
Flori-culture
Plantation Management and Landscape Architecture

Those were some of the important subjects present in M.Sc. Horticulture course. Along with theory classes, most of the above mentioned subjects also have practical sessions associated with them. The course structure is bit similar to M.Sc. Agriculture program.

Career scope and job Opportunities with M.Sc Horticulture

Learn about what is the future scope of M.Sc Horticulture

Job opportunities are available in Government as well as Private sector. In Government sector, Officer level posts are available for M.Sc. Horticulture Graduates in State wise Agriculture Departments, State wise Forestry Departments, Fertilizer production units.
In Private Sector, Job opportunities are available in areas such as Private Plantations, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment manufacturing firms, Fertilizer production firms, Agricultural Products marketing firms, Ornamental plants and flowers businesses, Food Production and Technology Industry, Landscape Design and Interior Design firms, Private Colleges etc.