AMRUTVAHINI SHETI AND SHIKSHAN VIKAS SANSTHA

SAHAKARMAHARSHI BHAUSAHEB THORAT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, AMRUTNAGAR

Tal. Sangamner - 422608, Dist. Ahmednagar, ESTD. 2023

(Affilated to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri) College Code : 11308

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Department of Agricultural Botany

Objective of Department


1. To familiarize students with principles of genetics and breeding techniques to develop improved crop varieties with desirable traits.


2. To encourage students to engage in research activities aimed at addressing challenges in agriculture and developing innovative solutions for increased productivity and resilience.


3. To educate students on the science and technology of seed production, processing, storage, and quality assurance, aiming to ensure the availability of high-quality seeds for sustainable agriculture.


4. To equip students with skills in communication and outreach to effectively disseminate agricultural knowledge and technologies to farmers and communities.

Course Offered

Course Offered

Sr. No Semester Course No. Course Title Credits

1

II

GPB 121

Fundamentals of Genetics

3 (2+1)

2

II

BOT 121

Fundamentals of Crop Physiology

2 (1+1)

3

III

GPB 232

Fundamentals of Plant Breeding

2 (1+1)

4

IV

GPB 243

Principles of Seed Technology

3 (1+2)

5

IV

ELE GPB 244

Commercial Plant Breeding

3 (1+2)

 6

IV

ELE BOT 242

Micropropagation Technologies

3 (1+2)

7

V

GPB 355

Crop Improvement – I (Kharif Crops)

2 (1+1)

8

V

BOT 353

Intellectual Property Right

1 (1+0)

9

VI

GPB 366

Crop Improvement – II (Rabi crops)

2 (1+1)

10

VIII

SLR-EL BOT 481

Seed Production and Technology

10 (0+10)

11

VIII

SLR-EL BOT 482

Tissue Culture Technologies

10 (0+10)