Optional Subject Horticulture ‘‘Fruit and Plantation Crops”

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:: PAPER - I ::

Section 'A’

Definition of horticulture and its branches. Importance and scope of fruits and plantation crops in India. Area

and production of different fruit crops. Geographical Classification of fruit crops. Nutritional garden. Planning

and establishment of orchard. High density planting. Propagation methods and use of root stock. Micro-

propagation, Nursery management, Methods of training and pruning. Use of Phytohormone in fruit

production.

Section ”B”

Package of practices for the cultivation of major fruits-- Mango, Banana, Citrus, Grape, Guava, Litchi and

Papaya and Minor Fruits-- Pineapple, pomegranate, Bael,Aonla, Ber, Karaunda, Phalsa and Jackfruit and

Plantation crops- Coffee, Tea and Coconut. Principles of fruit preservation. Preparation of Jam, Jelly and

marmalade.

:: Paper - II ::

Section ”A”

Importance and scope of vegetable and ornamental crops. Vegetable garden, Classification of vegetable crops.

Area, Production and Package of practices:- Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Okra, Watermelon, Muskmelon,

Bottlegourd, Bittergourd, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, Garlic, Beans, French bean, Pea, Potato, Elephant

foot, Carrot, Radish, Amaranthus and Palak. Use of phytohormones in vegetable production. Organic

production of vegetable. Protected cultivation of vegetables. OFF season vegetable production. Fertigation.

Principles of vegetable preservation. Drying, Dehydration and canning of vegetables.

Section ”B’

Importance of floriculture and ornamental gardens. Planning of ornamental garden. Style of garden and

components of a garden. Use of trees, Shrubs and Climbers, Palm, Succulents and seasonal flowers in the

garden. Package of practices for rose, Jasmine, Carnation, Marigold, Tuberose and gladiolus. Use of

phytohormones in ornamental crops. Loose, cut and dry flowers. Medicinal and aromatic plant and spices.

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