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 Horticulture

Objective of Department


1. To provide comprehensive education and hands-on training for students in various aspects of horticulture, including pomology, olericulture, floriculture, ornamentals, spices and condiments, plantation crops cultivation.


2. To promote sustainable and eco-friendly approaches in horticulture, emphasizing conservation and environmental stewardship.


3. To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective post-harvest management, ensuring minimal losses and maximum value of horticultural produce.


4. To encourage research and innovation in horticulture, promoting the development of new techniques, varieties, and technologies to enhance crop productivity and quality.


4. To encourage research and innovation in horticulture, promoting the development of new techniques, varieties, and technologies to enhance crop productivity and quality.

Course Offered

Course Offered

Sr. No Semester Course No. Course Title Credits

1

I

HORT 111

Fundamentals of Horticulture

2 (1+1)

2

III

HORT 232

Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices

2 (1+1)

3

IV

HORT 243

Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops

2 (1+1)

4

V

HORT 354

Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping

2 (1+1)

5

V

ELE HORT 355

Protected cultivation

3 (2+1)

6

VI

HORT 366

Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables

2 (1+1)

7

VI

ELE HORTI 367

Landscaping

3 (2+1)

8

VI

ELE HORT 368

Hi-tech Horticulture

3 (2+1)

9

VIII

ELM HORT 489

Commercial Horticulture

10 (0+10)

10

VIII

ELM HORT 4810

Floriculture and Landscaping Gardening

10 (0+10)

11

VIII

ELM HORT 4811

Nursery Management of Horticultural Crops

10 (0+10)

12

VIII

ELM HORT 4812

Commercial Vegetable Production

10 (0+10)

13

VIII

ELM HORT 4813

Protected Cultivation of Flowers and Vegetables

10 (0+10)

14

VIII

ELM HORT 4814

Post-harvest Management and Valise Additions of Horticultural Crops

10 (0+10)