Overview
The MSc Horticulture in Vegetable Science Course, or Master of Science in Horticulture specialising in Vegetable Science, is a two-year postgraduate course by SGT University, Gurgaon. The course covers techniques in vegetable science, including modern cultivation methods, protected cultivation, precision farming, post-harvest technology, and biotechnological applications in vegetable crops, which can help build careers in research, agricultural extension, crop improvement & sustainable agriculture. In specialised units, students develop an understanding of vegetable physiology, genetics and breeding, seed production, and integrated pest and disease management.
MSc (Ag.) Horticulture in Vegetable Science: Subjects and Syllabus
The Syllabus is systematically designed to explain the generalised aspects of vegetables and their specific uses. It includes treatments covering various aspects, including plant physiology and post-harvest technology. The MSc (Ag.) Horticulture in Vegetable Science covers a diverse number of areas, including:
- Production of Warm-Season Vegetable Crops
- Growth and Development of Vegetable Crops
- Protected Cultivation of Vegetable Crops
- Production Technology of Under-utilised Vegetable Crops
- Organic Vegetable Cultivation
- Principles of Vegetable Breeding
- Breeding of Self-Pollinated Vegetable Crops
- Breeding of Cross-Pollinated Vegetable Crops
- Systematics of Vegetable Crops
- Seed Production Technology of Vegetable Crops
- Postharvest Management of Vegetable Crops
- Production of Spice Crops
- Masters Research
- Dissertation / Thesis
- Research Writing, Submission and Viva Voce
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
*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.
