M.Sc (Ag.) Horticulture Fruit Science

MSc Horticulture in Fruit Science Course

The MSc. (Ag.) Horticulture in Fruit Science Course or Master of Science (Agriculture) in Horticulture specialising in Fruit Science is a two-year full-time postgraduate program offered by SGT University. The MSc Horticulture in Fruit Science course will immensely benefit students who want an added advantage in producing fruits and crops and post-harvest handling and breeding fruit crops.

This course is hands-on, whereby the students acquire the knowledge and skills that can enable them to work in the horticulture fruit industry, research stations or extension services. You will learn about the Industrial Revolution of fruit production, the use of biotechnology in fruit crops and production, and sustainable methods of managing fruits.

MSc Horticulture in Fruit Science Syllabus

The Syllabus is systematically designed to explain the generalised aspect of fruit science and its specific uses. It has treatments concerning different fruit aspects, including plant physiology and post-harvest technology. The syllabus is drafted to be both theoretical and practical, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in fruit crop management.

Course Title:

• Tropical Fruit Production
• Sub-tropical and Temperate Fruit Production
• Propagation and Nursery Management for Fruit Crops
• Canopy Management in Fruit Crops
• Climate Change and Fruit Crops
• Growth and Development of Fruit Crops
• Nutrition of Fruit Crops
• Biotechnology of Fruit Crops
• Organic Fruit Culture
• Minor Fruit Production
• Breeding of Fruit Crops
• Systematics of Fruit Crops
• Export Oriented Fruit Production
• Master Seminar
• Master Research
• Internship / In-plant Training
• Thesis / Report Writing, Submission and Viva Voce

*Compulsory major courses, passing criteria of 60 % as per ICAR guidelines.

Note: Students may choose their minor and supporting courses from other related departments based on their research priorities.