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(Ag.) Horticulture Fruit Science

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M.Sc (Ag.) Horticulture Fruit Science

Course Overview

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 fr

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M.Sc (Ag.) Horticulture Fruit Science

Course Level

Postgraduate

Course Name

M.Sc (Ag.) Horticulture Fruit Science

Duration and Structure

4 Semesters

Subjects

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
Eligibility Criteria
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Horticulture with 55% marks
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Agriculture with 55% marks
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with 55% marks
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SGT University

Course Fees

INR 1,50,000 (per annum)

Additional Features

Horticulture Development Officer, District Horticulture Officer, Horticulturist, Pomologist, Orchard Manager, Production Manager, Quality Control Officer, Research Scientist, Agricultural Consultant, Senior technical officer, Technical officer, Subject Matter Specialist, Farm Manager, Technical Assistant, Horticultural Educator, Section officer Horticulture, PGT Horticulture, Senior research fellow, Research Associate, PGT Agriculture, Crop Management Specialist, Sales Representative, Entrepreneur etc.

Admission Open for Session 2026–2027

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

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