Introduction of the Course:
The course provides the students theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in production of different crops and identify their characteristics and classify them according to their nature. Students practically trained to land preparation, sowing methods, nurseries transplanting methods, fertilizer application methods, weed management strategies, plant protection measures and harvesting methods. This course will help students gain an insight into the crop production and their latest techniques
SPRING 2021
Course Title: GENERAL CROP PRODUCTION
Course Code: AGRO-5902
Credit Hours: 3(2-1)
Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Rafi Qamar
Email: [email protected]
DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES |
The course provides the students theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to production of different crops and identify their characteristics and classify them according to their nature. Students practically trained to land preparation, sowing methods, nurseries transplanting methods, fertilizer application methods, weed management strategies, plant protection measures and harvesting methods. This course will help students gain an insight into the crop production and their latest techniques.
CONTENTS |
PRACTICAL
READINGS |
COURSE SCHEDULE |
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WEEK |
Topics and Readings Give Reading No from your list of readings above and its page nos. relevant to the topic(s) covered each week |
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Concept of crop production. Classification of field crops. (Book 7; Chapter 1 & 2 Pg. 3-11 & 15-23) |
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Classification of field crops. (Book 7; Chapter 2 Pg. 15-23) |
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Cropping scheme, Cropping patterns, Cropping systems, Cropping intensity. (Book 3; Chapter 11 Pg. 87-98) |
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Production technology of major field crops: Wheat & Rice. (Book 7; Chapter 11 & 12 Pg. 234-244 & 251-258) |
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Production technology of major field crops: Maize & Barley. (Book 7; Chapter 12 & 11 Pg. 261-268 & 244-248) |
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Production technology of sugar crops: Sugarcane & Sugar beet. (Book 7; Chapter 16 & 17 Pg. 421-445 & 451-463) |
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Production technology of fiber crops: Cotton & Jute. (Book 3; Chapter 17 Pg. 256-264) |
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8. |
Production technology of oil seed crops; i-Traditional: Rapes and mustards, groundnut. (Book 7; Chapter 14 Pg. 330-383) |
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9. |
Mid Term Examination |
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10. |
Production technology of oil seed crops; i-Traditional: Linseed, sesame, castor bean. (Book 7; Chapter 14 Pg. 330-383) |
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11. |
Production technology of oil seed crops; ii-Non-traditional: Sunflower, soybean, safflower. (Book 7; Chapter 14 Pg. 330-383) |
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Production technology of grain legumes, Chickpea, lentil, green gram, black gram. (Book 7; Chapter 13 Pg. 285-300) |
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Production technology of fodders; Berseem, lucern, oats. (Book 7; Chapter 15 Pg. 391-395) |
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Production technology of fodders; Sorghums, millets, mott grass, cowpea. (Book 7; Chapter 12 & 15 Pg. 270-273 & 400-412) |
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Production technology of special crop; Tobacco. (Book 7; Chapter 18 Pg. 467-480) |
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Green manure crops; Guara, Dhancha, Pigeon pea, Senji. (Book 7; Chapter 13 Pg. 313-314) |
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Note: You can reserve one week for sessional or mid-term exam, and if you wish, one week for student presentations of the assigned research project.
RESEARCH PROJECT |
State here the prerequisites of the assigned research project, including term paper or lab assignment, etc.
Production technology of different crops will be given as Assignments
ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA |
Write here the distribution of the marks. You can choose any or all from below for the purpose.
Quizzes and test: 02
Attendance: 02
Assignments and presentations: 04
Mid-term: 12
End term: 20
Practical: 20
Time Table
Monday: 08:00 (T)
Tuseday: 9:40-11:20 (P)
Wednesday 09:40 (T)
KEY DATES
Mid test : May 17-21, 2021
Final Examination: July 12-16, 2021
Result Declaration July 27, 2021