B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE SYLLABUS

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, PATIALA
B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

PART-III (Semester-V & VI)
Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
Scheme of Studies
SUBJECT SUBJECT THEORY PRACTICAL TOTAL
CODE
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
DIESEASES OF VEGETABLE CROPS & 45 15
I 40 100
MANAGEMENT
INSECT PESTS OF FRUIT CROPS 45 15
II 40 100
PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE 45 15
III 40 100
ARCHITECTURE
SOIL AND PLANT ANALYSIS 45 15
IV 40 100
WEED MANAGEMENT IN 45 15
V 40 100
HORTICULTURAL CROPS
BREEDING OF FRUIT CROPS 45 15
VI 40 100
POTATO AND TUBER CROPS 45 15
VII 40 100
VIII (A) PUNJABI COMPULSARY (FOR PUNJAB 75 25 -
100
STATE STUDENTS)/PUNJABI MUDHLA
GYAN (FOR OTHER STATE STUDENTS)
Total 800
B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE PART-III (Semester-VI)
SUBJECT SUBJECT THEORY PRACTICAL TOTAL

CODE
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
INSECT PESTS OF VEGETABLE CROPS 45 15
IX 40 100
PROCESSING OF HORTICULTURAL 45 15
X 40 100
CROPS
SPICES & CONDIMENTS 45 15
XI 40 100
PLANTATION CROPS 45 15
XII 40 100
INSECT PESTS OF ORNAMENTAL 45 15
XIII 40 100
CROPS
STATISTICAL METHODS 45 15
XIV 40 100
FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE 45 15
XV 40 100
EXTENSION EDUCATION
XVI (B) PUNJABI COMPULSARY (FOR PUNJAB 75 25 -
100
STATE STUDENTS)/PUNJABI MUDHLA
GYAN (FOR OTHER STATE STUDENTS)
Total 800

Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
SYLLABUS
(Semester-V)
Paper- I: DISEASES OF VEGETABLE CROPS AND MANAGEMENT
Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

Theory: 45 Practical: 40
Internal Assessment: 15 Pass Marks : 40% in Theory & Practical Separately
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

The question paper will consist of three sections A, B and C. Section A and B will have four
questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 9 marks each. Section C will
consist of 9 short-answer type questions of 1 mark each which will cover the entire syllabus
uniformly and will carry 9 marks in all.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

The Candidates are required to attempt two questions from each section A and B and the entire
section C.
SECTION A
1. Introduction, definition, history of plant disease, causes of plant diseases (Fungi, bacteria,
micoplasma, nematodes and viruses.
2. Symptoms, disease development, forecasting and their management of disease in
Solanaceous crops.
3. Symptoms, disease development, forecasting and their management of disease in
Cucurbits.
4. Symptoms, disease development, forecasting and their management of disease in bulbous
and leafy vegetables.
SECTION B
5. Symptoms, disease development, forecasting and their management of disease in root
crops.
6. Symptoms, disease development, forecasting and their management of disease in cole
crops.

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7. Post harvest management of vegetable.

8. Nematode disease of vegetable crops and their management.
PRACTICAL
Max. Marks : 40 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hours
1. Observations of symptoms, causal organisms and hostparasitic relationship of important

diseases of late blight and of Potato.
2. Examination of cultures of important pathogens of vegetables.
3. Diagnosis of plant disease on the basis of symptom in field and Lab.
4. Study of fungal diseases of vegetable crop.
5. Study of bacteria diseases of vegetable crop.
6. Study of root- knot diseases of vegetable crop.
7. Collection of disease specimens
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Alexopolues, : Introductory Mycology

Mundkur, C.T. B.B. & : Fungi and Plant Diseases
Chattopadhyaya, SB Singh, RS : diseases of vegetable crops
R.P. Singh : Plant Pathology
G.L. Chopra : Fungi
B.P. Pandey : Plant Pathology
T.S. Thind : Diseases of fruits and vegetables and their management
D.P. Tripathis : Introductory plant Pathology

Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
Paper- II: INSECT PESTS OF FRUIT CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. Introduction, definition, history of insect of different fruits crops, losses causes by the
insect and pest. Biological control and IPM
2. Ecology and insect-pest management, host range, bio-ecology, injury, of important
insect pests affecting tropical fruits i.e. Mango, Banana and Papaya.
Insect pests affecting tropical fruits i.e. Guava, Cashew nut and Sapota.
insect pests affecting sub- tropical fruits i.e. Citrus, Grapes and litchi.
SECTION B
insect pests affecting sub- tropical fruits i.e. Aonla, Phalsa, Fig, Ber and Pomegranate.
insect pests affecting temperate fruits i.e. Apple, Pear, peach and plum.
insect pests affecting temperate fruits i.e. Almond, Apricot and Walnut.
insect pests affecting of minor fruits crops i.e. Olive, Kiwi, cherry and Persimmon.

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PRACTICAL
1. Study of symptoms of damage of collection of fruits crops.

2. Study of insect of Mango crop and their management.
3. Study of insect and pest of citrus species.
4. Identification of deferent insect and pest of the fruits crops.
5. Study of insect pest of Guava crop.
6. Assessment of damage and population of important insect pests affecting fruits.
7. Collection of pests of fruit crops.
Book Reading
ICAR Publication : Hand book of Horticulture

A.S. Salaria and B.S. Salaria : A2Z Solution Horticulture
A.S. Atwal and G.S. Dhaliwal : Agriculture pests of south asia and their management.
Atwal, A.S. : Insect Pests of South East Asia, 1986, KalyaniFPublishers, New
Delhi.
Pruthi, H.S. : Text Book of Agriculture Entomology, 1969, ICAR Publication.
Singh, H. &Bindra, O.S. :Pesticide Application Equipment, 1977, Oxford & IBH, New
Delhi.
Metcalf &Frint : Destructive and Useful Insects, their Habits and Control, 1979,
Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
Singh, S. : Bee Keeping in India, 1962, ICAR., New Delhi.
David &Kumarswami : Elements of Economic- Entomology.

Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
Paper-III: PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE



section C.
SECTION A
1. Definition of landscaping- landscape, plan, good landscape design and scope of

landscape design.
2. Art Principles of Landscaping-Harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis and
violation.
3. Landscape concepts-Proportion, abstract shapes, arrangement of shape, starting a design
and making garden composition.
4. Landscaping principles- unity, simplicity, natural, transition ,balance, colour, line,
proportion and repetition.
SECTION B
5. Site analysis- curvilinear, redial, rectilinear, diagonal, arc and tangent, irregular style and
garden style.
6. Landscape designing-designing process, components of landscaping, relationship in
landscape plan, use of grid, landscape plan. Landscaping concepts for different sites and
design treatment of a view. Computer aided designing (CAD).
7. Principles and practices of lawn management.

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8. Landscape use of trees, shrubs, climbers, cacti, succulents, annuals and their landscape
use, selection, classification based upon type, nature, use, shape and size.
PRACTICAL
1. Principles and elements of landscape design

2. plant material for landscaping, symbols, tools and implements used in landscape design
3. Layout of formal gardens, informal gardens
4. Special type of gardens (bog garden, sunken garden, terrace garden, rock garden) and
designing of conservatory and lathe house.
5. Landscape design for specific areas.
6. Study of the agriculture implements used in landscape in garden.
7. Study about the preparation of the herbaceous border.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Geotge Acquaah : Horticulture Principles and Practices

Publisher by Pearson
H.S Grewal and Parminder Singh: landscape designing and Ornamental Plants
Kalyani Publisher
J.S Arora :Introductory Floriculture
Kalayani Publisher.
Damodar Lenka Tools, Implements and Machineries in agriculture and allied
Services Kalayani publisher
Vishwanath Mishra and Brijesh Kumar Chaturvedi : Handbook of practical horticulture.

Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
Paper-IV: SOIL AND PLANT ANALYSIS



section C.
SECTION A
1. Soil ad leaf sampling techniques in horticultural crops.

2. Soil moisture determination, role of macro and micro nutrients, source, function and
deficiency.
3. Principles and methods involved in the determination of Available N,P,K, micronutrients
and organic carbon.
4. Fertilizer control order. Acid, saline, sodic, calcareous soil and their classification.
SECTION B
5. Processing of plant samples for analysis in laboratory. Analysis of plant samples for
nutrients, rapid tissue tests.
6. Chemical and mineral composition of horticultural crops: index tissues, leaf analysis
standards.
7. Principles of working pH meter, Conductivity Bridge, flame photometer,
spectrophotometer and atomic absorption spectrophotometer.
8. Quality of irrigation water. Interpretation of plant analytical results .

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PRACTICAL
1. Collection and preparation of soil and plant samples for analysis.

2. Processing of plant samples in laboratory.
3. Determination of soil pH.
4. Determination of soil electrical conductivity
5. Study of the available N, P and K in soil.
6. Study of the available S and micronutrients.
7. Irrigation water quality analysis.
A text book of Soil Science –

1. T.D. Biswas& S.K. Mukherjee Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
2. Conception,Application of Pedology – J.L. Sehgal.
3. Fundamentals of Soil Science – Indian Society of Soil Science.
4. Fundamentals of Soil Science Wiley Eastern PVT LTD New Delhi, Roth HD and Turk L H.
5. Introduction to soil Physics –D. Hillel.
6. Manures and Fertilizer, Agri/ KA Publishing Co Nagpur, Yawalkar, KS Aggarwal, JP and Bakele S.
7. Soil Physics – B.P.Ghildyal and R.P.Tripathy.
8. Soil theory chemistry and Fertility in tropical Asia, Prentice hall of PVT LTD, New Delhi India
Tenhane R.V. Motiramani, DP, Bali VP and DohhahueRoyl.
9. The Nature and properties of Soil Mcmillan publishing Co. New Delhi, Brady, Nylkse CC :
10. The nature and properties of soils-N.C.Brady and Ray R.Weil, Pearson Publications

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Paper V: WEED MANAGEMENT IN HORTICULTURAL CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. Introduction to weeds, characteristics of weeds their harmful and beneficial effects on
ecosystem.
2. Classification, reproduction and dissemination of weeds.
3. Herbicide classification, concept of adjuvant, surfactant, herbicide formulation and their
use.
4. Introduction to mode of action of herbicides and selectivity.
SECTION B
5. Allelopathy and its application for weed management.
6. Bio-herbicides and their application, concept of herbicide mixture and utility in
horticulture crops.
7. Herbicide compatibility with nutrients and their application.
8. Integration of herbicides with non chemical methods of weed management, mulching.
Herbicide Resistance and its management.

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PRACTICAL
.
1. Weed identification and their losses study.
2. Biology of important weeds.
3. Study of herbicide formulations and mixture of herbicide.
4. Herbicide and nutrient compatibility study.
5. Shift of weed flora study in long term experiments.
6. Study of methods of herbicide application, spraying equipments.
7. Calculations of herbicide doses and weed control efficiency and weed index
Book reading:
R. Jai Kumar : Weed science principles
U.S. Walia : Weed Management
U.S. Walia : Judicious use of herbicides.

Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
Paper VI: BREEDING OF FRUIT CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. Importance of fruit breeding and constrains.

2. Origin, centers of diversity and distribution of fruit species.
3. History, hybridization and developments in fruit crops.
4. Introduction, selection, identification and selection of mutants, bud sprouts, chimeras and
their perpetuation by vegetative propagation.
SECTION B
5. Variability for economic traits, breeding strategies. Collection and maintenance of
germplasm of varieties and related species.
6. Floral biology, pollination, incompatibility in Mango, Banana, Citrus,Pomegranate,
papaya, pineapple, Sapota, Grapes,Strawberry, Pear, Peach, Plum andApple.
7. Prospects of genetic engineering and biotechnology in improvement of fruit crops.

Session: 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
PRACTICAL
1. Description and classification of Mangospecies and varieties.

2. Description and classification of banana species and varieties.
3. Study of floral structures, biology of Pear/peach/plum.
4. Study of floral structures, biology of citrus.
5. Selfing and crossing techniquesused in citrus.
6. Handling of breeding population.
7. Visit to fruit research centers.
.
Book Reading
Singh B.D. : Plant Breeding principles and Methods

Singh.Phundan : Essentials of plant Breeding
ICAR Publivation : Handbook of Horticulture
Nijjar.G.S :Fruit Breeding in India
P.K.Ray : Breeding of Sub tropical and tropical fruits
NorasaPublising house
.

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Paper VII: POTATO AND TUBER CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. Origin, area, production, economic importance and export potential varieties and
hybrids. climate and soil requirement, seed rate, preparation of field, planting practices,
spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies ofPotato and
Sweet Potato.
spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies of Tannia and
Yam bean.
spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies of Arrow root
andCalathea.
spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies of Cassava and
horse radish.
SECTION B

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spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies of Colocasia

and , Jerusalem artichoke.
spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies of Xanthosoma
and dioscorea.
spacing, irrigation, nutrient, weed management and nutrient deficiencies of Chinese
Potato and Amorphophallus.
8. Post- harvest handling and storage, field and seed standards, marketing of Tuber crops.
PRACTICAL
1. Identification and description tuber crops.

2. Study the method planting systems and culturalpractices.
3. Study of the use of herbicides and growth regulators.
4. Identification of nutrient deficiencies, physiological disorders
5. harvest indices and maturity standards
6. Post-harvest handling and storage, marketing.
7. Seed collection, working out cost of cultivation, project preparation of commercial
cultivation.
Book Reading
Salaria A.S. : A2 z solutions Horticulture

ICAR Publication : Handbook of Horticulture
Thanburaj, S. and Singh, Narendra : textbook of Vegetable tuber crops and Spices.

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PAPER-VIII(A) : Punjabi Compulsory/Mudla Gyan/Elementary Punjabi

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Paper IX: INSECT PESTS OF VEGETABLE CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. To impart knowledge on major pests of vegetable crops regarding the extent and nature
of loss, seasonal history, and their integrated management.
2. Economic importance of insects in vegetable - ecology and pest distribution, host range,
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable i.e.
Amaranths and Spinach.
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable i.e. Beet
root and Radish.
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable i.e.
Tomato and Brinjal.
SECTION B
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable.i.e.
Cabbage and Cauliflower.
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable.i.e.
Cucumber and Pumpkin.

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bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable.i.e. French
bean and Cowpea.
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting vegetable.i.e. Garlic ,
onion and okra.
PRACTICAL
1. Identification and description of insect pests

2. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control in Tomato.
3. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control in Muskmelon.
4. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control in potato
5. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control in Tomato.
6. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control in Cauliflower.
7. Study of the Biological control of insect and pests.
.Suggested
Readings
Agrios, GN. 2010. Plant Pathology. Acad. Press.
Atwal AS & Dhaliwal GS. 2002. Agricultural Pests of South-Asia and Their
Management Kalyani Publishers.
Dhaliwal GS & Arora R. 1996.Principles of Insect Pest Management National
Agriculture Technology Information Centre.
Dhaliwal GS, Singh R &Chhillar BS. 2006. Essentials of Agricultural Entomology
Kalyani Publishers.
Mehrotra RS & Aggarwal A. 2007.Plant Pathology.7th Ed. Tata Mc Graw Hill Publ. Co.
Ltd.
Singh H. 1984. House-hold and Kitchen Garden Pests - Principles and Practices.Kalyani
Publishers.
Singh RS. 2008. Plant Diseases.8th Ed. Oxford & IBH.Pub.Co.
Singh RS. 2013. Introduction to Principles of Plant Pathology Oxford and IBH Pub.Co.
Stakman EC &Harrar JG. 1957. Principles of Plant Pathology. Ronald Press, USA.
Tarr SAJ. 1964. The Principles of Plant Pathology. McMillan, London.
Vander Plank, JE. 1975. Principles of Plant Infection. Acad. Press.

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Paper X: PROCESSING OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. History, importance, presents status and future scope of fruit and vegetable preservation
industry in India.
2. General principles of preservation of horticulture produce. Principles and methods of
drying and dehydration - equipments used, packaging of dehydrated products.
3. Principles of preservation by heat - pasteurization and processing. Canning and bottling -
equipments and containers used, unit operations in canning.
4. Preservation by use of sugar and chemicals - juice, squash, syrup, cordial, jam, jelly,
marmalade, candies, crystallized fruits and preserves.
SECTION B
5. Chemical preservatives. Preservation with salt, spices, essential oils and vinegar - pickles,
chutney, sauces and tomato products.
6. Preservation by fermentation - alcoholic, acetic and lactic, minimal processing of fruits
and vegetables.
7. Novel technologies- IQF, Ohmic, Nano, Hurdle technology, etc.
8. Packaging of processed products. Spoilages in processed horticulture produce.

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PRACTICAL
1. Equipments and containers used in food processing units.

2. Preparation of dried and dehydrated products - raisin, potato chips, banana chips etc.
3. Canning of fruits and vegetables.
4. Preparation of juice
5. Preparation of squash
6. Preparation of cordial,
7. Preparation of syrup,
8. Preparation of jam,
9. Preparation of jelly,
10. Preparation of tomato products.
11. Visit to processing units, researchcenters, CFTRI, Ludhiana.
Book Reading
Khader, Vijaya : Textbook of Food Science Technology

Kalia, Mnoranjan and Shood Sangeeta : Food preservation and Processing
Pandey, P.H : Principles and Practices of post harvest
technology(Kalayani Publisher
P. Sadhana, Pandey, S.N. and Pandey, P.H : Post harvest Management and horticulture
crop

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Paper XI: SPICES AND CONDIMENTS



section C.
SECTION A
1. History, scope and importance-area and production-uses, export potential-role on national

economy.
2. Research Institutions on spices and condiments. Role of Spice Board and Pepper Export
Promotion Council.
3. Introduction, distribution, description, composition, uses and package and practices .i.e.
Cardamom and black pepper.
Cinnamon and Clove.
SECTION B
Cumin and Fenugreek.
Fennel,nutmeg and mace.
7. Introduction, distribution, description, composition, uses and package and practices
.i.e.Ginger and Turmeric.
8. Introduction, distribution, description, composition, uses and package and practices
i.e.Ajowan and Saffron.

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PRACTICAL
1. Identification of varieties, propagation-seed treatment

2. Sowing-layout and planting-thinning, hoeing earthingup andmanuring.
3. Study of weedicides in spices crops.
4. Training and pruning ofspices crops.
5. Harvesting procedure Ginger and Turmeric crop.
6. Visit to commercial spice units/ farming field.
Book Reading
Hand book of horticulture : Publisher by ICAR

J.S Pruthy : Spices and Condiments
H.C. Srivastava : Medicinal and Aromatic plants.
Arya, Prem. Singh : Spices crops of India

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Paper XII: PLANTATION CROPS



section C.
SECTION A
1. History, development, scope and importance, area and production, export and import
potentials of plantation crops.
2. Research Institutions working in plantation crops. Role in national and state economy.
3. Introduction, soil and climate, Varieties, propagation cultivation, harvesting and post
harvest management of plantation crops i.e. Tea and coffee .
harvest management of plantation crops i.e. Areca nut and Coconut.
SECTION B
harvest management of plantation crops i.e. Oil palm and Palmyra Palm.
harvest management of plantation crops i.e.Cocoa
harvest management of plantation crops i.e. Rubber.
harvest management of plantation crops i.e. Cashew nut

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PRACTICAL
1. Description and identification of coconut varieties, hybrids, nursery and propagation

methods. Planting of seed nuts in nursery.
2. Mulching-raising nursery for plantation crops.
3. Propagation of plantation crop.
4. Working out the economics andproject preparation for tea, coffee, coconut, rubber, areca
nut andoil palm.
5. Visit to plantation crops and gardens.
Book Reading
Hand book of horticulture : Publisher by ICAR

J.S Pruthy : Spices and Condiments
H.C. Srivastava : Medicinal and Aromatic plants.

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Paper XIII: INSECT PESTS OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS



section C.
SECTION-A
1. Economic importance of insects in ornamental - ecology and pest distribution, host range,
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting ornamental.i.e.
Anthurium and carnation.
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting ornamental i.e.
chrysanthemum and china aster
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting ornamental i.e.
Crossandra and Gladiolus.
SECTION B
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting ornamental .i.e.
Marigold and orchid.
bio-ecology, injury, management of important insect pests affecting ornamental.i.e. Rose
and tuberose.

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Jasmine and gerbera.
Petunia and Calendula.
PRACTICAL
1. Identification and description of insect pests

2. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control of rose.
3. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control Anthurium
4. Insect pests their damage symptoms and control of Jasmine
5. Pests their damage symptoms and control of Gladiolus.
6. Insect pests their damage
7. Symptoms and control of marigold.
8. Study of the Biological control of insect and pests.
Book Reading
S.pradhan : Agriculture entomology and pest control

J.S. arora : Introductory ornamental horticulture
T. K. Bose : Commercial Floriculture in India
G.S. Dhariwal; Integrated pest management concept and approaches

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Paper XIV STATISTICAL METHODS

The Candidates are required to attempt two questions from each section A and B and the
entire section C.
SECTION-A
1. Introduction to statistics and graphically representation ,Measure of central tendency

and measure of dispersion
2. Definition of probability, Addition and multiplication theorem (without proof).
3. Define binomial distribution, normal distribution and Poisson distribution.
4. Definition of correlation, scatter diagram, Karl’s Pearson’s correlation coefficient and
rank correlation coefficient.
SECTION B
5. Define regression coefficient, principal of least squire method.

6. Introduction to test of significance, one sample and two sample test-t for mean.
7. Definition of chi- squire test and good ness of fit test, define analysis of variance.
8. Introduction to sampling methods, sampling versus complete enumeration, simple
random sampling with replacement and without replacement.

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PRACTICAL
1. Graphical representation data

2. Calculate mean, median and mode
3. Calculate of correlation coefficient with Karl’s pearson and rank correlation.
4. Calculate regression with least squire methods.
5. Calculate quartile, deciles and percentiles.
6. Chi-squire with goodness of fit.
7. Calculate binomial, normal distribution.
8. Calculate ANOVA with one way classification.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Panse and Sukhtame : Statistical Methods for Agricultural Works

C.B. Gupta : Statistical Method
Croxton& Cowden : Applied General Statistics
Chandel : A Hand book of Agricultural Statistics
Kailasam, C, GangaiSelvi, R : Applied Statisticas

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Paper XV FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE EXTENSION EDUCATION

section C.
SECTION A
1. Extension Education- meaning, definition, scope, process and objectives. History of
extension education, extension educational activities in India.
2. Elements in extension, teaching process, characteristics of effective extension teaching-
learning.
3. Principles of Extension Education; Extension Programme planning- Meaning, Process,
Principles and Steps in Programme Development.
4. Extension systems in India: extension efforts in pre-independence era (Sriniketan,
Marthandam, Firka Development Scheme, Gurgaon Experiment, etc.), post-independence
era (Etawah Pilot Project, Nilokheri Experiment, etc.)
SECTION B
5. Various extension/ agriculture development programmes launched by ICAR/ Govt. of
India (IADP, IAAP, HYVP, KVK, IVLP, ORP, ND, NATP, NAIP, ATARI etc.).
6. New trends in agriculture extension: privatization extension, cyber extension/ e-
extension, market-led extension, farmer-led extension, expert systems, etc.

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7. Rural Development: concept, meaning, definition; various rural development

programmes launched by Govt. of India. Community Development.-meaning, definition,
concept & principles, Physiology of C.D.
8. Rural Leadership: concept and definition, types of leaders in rural context; extension
administration: meaning and concept, principles and functions.
PRACTICAL
1. To get acquainted with university extension system.

2. Visit to the offices of local development agencies covering agricultural and dairy
development activities in the area for analysis of their pattern of working.
3. Preparation of some visual aids and their use at various stages of Adaptation Process.
4. Preparing agriculture and dairy development programmes at the block l and district level.
Simple procedures and techniques for evaluating the extension programme.
5. Visit to NGO and learning from their experience in rural development.
6. script writing, writing for print and electronic media, developing script for radio and
television.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Dahama, O.P. : Extension of Rural Welfare, 1973, Ram Prasad and Sons,
Agra.
Grewal, J.S. and Tamber, R.S. : Introduction to Extension Education, 1970,
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
Rudramoorthy, B. : Extension in Planned Social Change, 1964,
Applied Publication, Bombay.
Sandhu, A.S. : Extension Programme, Planning, 1971, P.A.U.,
Ludhiana

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PAPER-XVI(B) : Punjabi Compulsory/Mudla Gyan/Elementary Punjabi

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PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, PATIALA

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE PART-III (Semester-VI)

SUBJECT SUBJECT THEORY PRACTICAL TOTAL

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper- I: DISEASES OF VEGETABLE CROPS AND MANAGEMENT

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

7. Post harvest management of vegetable.

Max. Marks : 40 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hours

1. Observations of symptoms, causal organisms and hostparasitic relationship of important

Alexopolues, : Introductory Mycology

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper- II: INSECT PESTS OF FRUIT CROPS

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Max. Marks : 40 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hours

1. Study of symptoms of damage of collection of fruits crops.

ICAR Publication : Hand book of Horticulture

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper-III: PRINCIPLES OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

1. Definition of landscaping- landscape, plan, good landscape design and scope of

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

1. Principles and elements of landscape design

Geotge Acquaah : Horticulture Principles and Practices

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper-IV: SOIL AND PLANT ANALYSIS

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

1. Soil ad leaf sampling techniques in horticultural crops.

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

1. Collection and preparation of soil and plant samples for analysis.

A text book of Soil Science –

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper V: WEED MANAGEMENT IN HORTICULTURAL CROPS

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper VI: BREEDING OF FRUIT CROPS

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

1. Importance of fruit breeding and constrains.

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Max. Marks : 40 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hours

1. Description and classification of Mangospecies and varieties.

Singh B.D. : Plant Breeding principles and Methods

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Paper VII: POTATO AND TUBER CROPS

Max Marks: 100 Duration of the Paper: 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER SETTER

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES