HORT-5601                   INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE                                    3(2-1)

Objectives

To enable the students to understand the basics of Horticulture.

Theory

Introduction, history, importance and future scope, Definition and divisions of horticulture, Classification of horticultural crops, Plant parts, their modifications and functions, Plant environment; climate (temperature, light, humidity etc) and soil (structure, texture, fertility etc), Phases of plant growth, Propagation of horticultural plants.

Practical

Visit of nurseries, commercial gardens and public parks. Identification and nomenclature of important fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants; Garden tools and their uses, Media and its preparation.Techniques of propagation.

Learning Outcomes

Students must be able to prepare media, identify and propagate important horticultural plants