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M.Sc. Agriculture (Horticulture Vegetable Sciences)

Vegetable crops are one of the major components of horticulture produce. Himachal Pradesh is known for the production of off-season vegetables and seed production of temperate vegetables. The department is pioneer in contributing the improved technology for cultivation of vegetables under protected cultivation, organic farming and major off-season vegetable crops. The mandate of the department is focused on teaching and doing research activities related to vegetable crops.

Mandate:

Provide quality education to undergraduate and postgraduate students for human resource generation.

Undertake basic and applied research activities for developing strategies to enhance productivity of vegetable crops.

Strengths:

Commercial vegetable nursery production.

Well-equipped laboratory to carry out research work.

Different protected structures at experimental farm for off season vegetable production.

Well maintained experimental farm to carry out various research activities.

Duration: 2 years (Four semesters).

Seats: 25

Eligibility: A candidate who has passed Bachelor degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture from a recognized University with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST).