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FACULTY OF

AGRICULTURE

SYLLABI
FOR UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME
AS PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF
4TH DEANS COMMITTEE
LEADING TO THE AWARD OF
B.Sc. (Ag) Degree

(EFFECTIVE FROM 2008-2009)

INDIRA GANDHI KRISHI VISHWAVIDYALAYA


RAIPUR - 492 006 (CHHATTISGARH)

ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV,


RAIPUR w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th
BOM 4th August 2008 and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
DISTRIBUTION OF COURSES FOR B.Sc. (Ag.) SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER WISE AS PER 4th Dean
FIRST YEAR 1st Semester
1. APB 211 Principles of Plant Breeding 3 2 1
1st Semester 2. AGRO 211 Field Crops - I 3 2 1
Sl. Course Course Name Credits 3. AEC 211 Agricultural Finance and Cooperation 2 1 1
No. Number TC T P 4. AST 211 Statistics Methods 3 2 1
1. AGRO 111 Introductory Agriculture 1 1 0 5. APP 211 Field Crop Diseases and Management 3 2 1
2. AGRO 112 Principles of Agronomy 2 1 1 6. AENT 211 Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest 3 2 1
3. AMET 111 Agricultural Meteorology 2 1 1 Management & Beneficial Insects
4. AHORT 111 Production Technology of 3 2 1 7. PPH 211 Crop Physiology 3 2 1
Vegetables and Flowers 8. AEXT 211 Entrepreneurship development and 2 1 1
5. ASOIL 111 Fundamentals to Soil Science 3 2 1 Communication Skills
6. AENT 111 Insect Morphology and Systematics 3 2 1 22 14 8
7. AEC 111 Principles of Agricultural 2 2 0
Economics
8. AEXT 111 Fundamental of Rural Sociology 2 1 1 2nd Semester
and Edu. Psychology 1. AGRO 221 Water Management 2 1 1
9. APHE 111 Physical Education / NSS / NCC 1 0 1
NC 2. APB 221 Breeding of Field & Horticultural 3 2 1
18 12 6 Crops
3. AEC 221 Agricultural Marketing, Trade and 2 1 1
2nd Semester Prices
1. APB 121 Principles of Genetics 3 2 1 4. APP 221 Diseases of Horticultural Crops and 3 2 1
2. AGRO 121 Field Crops - II 3 2 1 Management
5. AVET 221 Live-stock Production and 3 2 1
3. APP 121 Plant Pathogens and Principles of 3 2 1
Management
Plant Pathology
6. ASOIL 221 Soil Chemistry, Fertility and Nutrient 3 2 1
4. ASOIL 121 Biochemistry 3 2 1
Management
5. AENGG 121 Fundamentals of Soil and Water 3 2 1 7. AST 221 Introduction to Computer Applications 2 1 1
Conservation Engineering
8. AHORT 221 Spices, Aromatic, Medicinal and 3 2 1
6. AHORT 121 Production Technology of Fruit 3 2 1
Plantation Crops
Crops
9. AGRO 222 Practical Crop Production - II 1 0 1
7. AEXT 121 Dimensions of Agricultural 2 1 1
Extension 22 13 9
8. AENG 121 Comprehension and 2 1 1*
Communication Skill in
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English (* Tutorial) w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
22 14 8 and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR
1st Semester (Experiential Learning)
A student has to register 20 credits with major load in one area of
1st Semester electives and rest from among one / two areas of electives in the
1. AGRO 311 Weed Management 2 1 1 eighth semester.
2. AGRO 312 Practical Crop Production I 1 0 1 Module I Crop Production
3. AGRO 313 Rainfed Agriculture 2 2 0 1. ACP 411 Commercial Crop Production 3 1 2
2. ACP 412 Seed Production Technology 3 1 2
4. AHORT 311 Post Harvest Technology 2 1 1 3. ACP 413 Remote sensing, GIS and Land 3 1 2
5. AEC 311 Farm-Business Management and 2 1 1 use planning
Project Appraisal 4. ACP 414 Integrated Farming System 3 1 2
6. AENT 311 Crop Pests and Management I 2 1 1 5. ACP 415 Water Management 4 1 3
7. APB 311 Principles of Seed Technology 3 2 1 6. ACP 416 Soil Management 4 1 3
8. APP 311 Introductory Nematology 2 1 1 20 6 14
9. AENGG 311 Farm Power, Machinery & Renewable 3 2 1
Energy Module II Crop Protection
10. AFS 311 Pisciculture 2 1 1 1. ACPT 411 IPM and IDM 4 2 2
2. ACPT 412 Post Harvest Insect and Disease 3 1 2
11. ALWM 311 Disaster Management 2 1 1 Management
23 13 10 3. ACPT 413 Non-insect Pests Management 3 1 2
4. ACPT 414 Economic Entomology 2 0 2
5. ACPT 415 Commercial Mushroom 2 0 2
2nd Semester Cultivation
1. AGRO 321 Farming System and Sustainable 2 1 1 6. ACPT 416 Bio-agents and bio-pesticides 3 1 2
Agriculture 7. ACPT 417 Pesticides and Plant Protection 3 1 2
2. AGRO 322 Organic Farming 2 1 1 equipment
3. AMB 321 Agricultural Microbiology 2 1 1 20 6 14
4. AEC 321 Production Economics and Farm 2 1 1
Management Module III Horticulture
5. AENGG 321 Protected Cultivation and Post Harvest 2 1 1 1. AHORT 411 Commercial Olericulture 3 1 2
Technology 2. AHORT 412 Commercial Floriculture 3 1 2
6. AFOR 321 Environmental and Forestry Science 3 2 1 3. AHORT 413 Commercial Pomology 3 1 2
7. AENT 321 Crop Pests and Management II 2 1 1 4. AHORT 414 Nursery Management 4 1 3
8. AEXT 321 Extension Methodologies for Transfer 2 1 1 5. AHORT 415 Protected Cultivation and Seed 4 1 3
of Technology Production
9. ASOIL 321 Manures, Fertilizer and Agrochemicals 3 2 1 6. AHORT 416 Processing and Value Addition 3 1 2
10. ABT 321 Principle of Biotechnology 2 1 1 20 6 14
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22 12 10 w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Module - IV Post Harvest Technology and Module- VI Social Science
Value Addition 1. ASOS 411 Agricultural Journalism 3 1 2
1. APHT 411 Post Harvest Technology of 3 1 2
2. ASOS 412 Visuals and Graphic 3 1 2
Horticultural crops
Communications
2. APHT 412 Unit Operation and Development 4 1 3
3. ASOS 413 Cyber Extension 2 1 1
of New Products
4. ASOS 414 Behavioral Skills 3 1 2
3. APHT 413 Processing of Spices, Plantation, 4 1 3
5. ASOS 415 Livestock and Poultry Marketing 2 1 1
Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
6. ASOS 416 Fish Marketing 1 0 1
4. APHT 414 Storage Management of 3 1 2
7. ASOS 417 Farm Planning and Budgeting 3 1 2
Horticultural Crops
8. ASOS 418 Government Policies Related to 3 1 2
5. APHT 415 Post Harvest Handling of cut and 3 1 2
Agriculture
Dry Flowers
20 7 13
6. APHT 416 Processing of Field Crops 3 1 2
Including Bio-diesel
20 6 14
Module- VII Basic Science
1. ABS 411 Molecular Breeding 3 1 2
Module - V Agri-business Management &
Entrepreneurship 2. ABS 412 Plant Tissue Culture 4 1 3
1. ABM 411 Information & Communication 3 1 2 3. ABS 413 Recombinant DNA Technology 3 1 2
Management 4. ABS 414 Bio-Informatics 3 1 2
2. ABM 412 Management of Agro-based 4 1 3 5. ABS 415 Microbial & Environmental 4 1 3
Industry Technology
3. ABM 413 Marketing Management 3 1 2 6. ABS 416 Molecular Diagnostics 3 1 2
4. ABM 414 Financial Management of Agri- 4 1 3 20 6 14
Business
5. ABM 415 Natural Resources Management 3 1 2
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6. ABM 416 Project Formulation, Evaluation 3 1 2
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and Monitoring and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

20 6 14
Module- VIII Commercial Agriculture Total Theory Practical
1. ACA 411 Commercial Floriculture 3 0 3 1. Credit Hours 129 78 51
2. ACA 412 Commercial Fruit Production 3 0 3
2. Experiential Learning 20 06 14
3. ACA 413 Nursery management of 3 1 2
Horticultural Crops 3. RAWE Programme 20 0 20
4. ACA 414 Commercial Cultivation of 2 1 1
Total 169 84 85
Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
5. ACA 415 Commercial Spices Production 3 1 2
6. ACA 416 Production Technology of 3 1 2
Economic Forest Plants
7. ACA 417 Commercial Seed Production 3 1 2 ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
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and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

FOURTH YEAR
2nd Semester
RAWE 421 Rural Agricultural Work 20 0 20
Experience
1. AGRO 421 Field Crop Production 4 0 4
2. AHORT 421 Horticultural Crop Production 3 0 3
3. ACPT 421 Crop Protection (Entomology 4 0 4
and Plant Pathology)
4. AEC 421 Rural Economics 3 0 3
5. AEXT 421 Extension Program 3 0 3
6. ARAS 421 Research Station / KVK/ 3 0 3
DAATT Centre Activities and
Attachment to the Agro-based
Industries
TC = Total Credit, T = Theory, P = Practical
NC = Non Credit
COURSE TITLE : INTRODUCTORY AGRICULTURE COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY
COURSE No : AGRO-111 COURSE No : AGRO-112
CREDIT HOURS : 1 (1+0) CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1)
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER

Theory: Theory:
Art, Science and business of crop production, Basic elements of crop Agronomy Definition, scope and importance, its relationship with other
production. History of Agricultural development; Ancient Indian sciences, historical sketch of agronomy. Agro-climatic zones of India and
Agriculture in Civilization Era, Chronological Agricultural Technology Chhattisgarh State. National and International Agricultural Research
development in India. Different agricultural related revolutions in India Organizations in India. Classification of Crops. Factors affecting crop
(green, yellow, blue, white, silver etc). Present and past basic statistical data production. Essential plant nutrients their role in crop growth. Manures and
of area, production, productivity, fertilizer consumption, livestock, fertilizers- classification and nutrient content. Tillage- objectives,
irrigation in India and Chhattisgarh. Cropping system and soil groups classification and function of tillage implements. Crop stand establishment-
formed in different parts of the country as defined by ICAR. seed bed preparation and seeding methods. Planting geometry and its effect
Innovation in agriculture: definition and concept; hitech agriculture, on growth and yield. Cropping system- different types of cropping system:
precision farming, sustainable agriculture, contract farming, crop modeling, intercropping, mixed cropping, intensive cropping, relay cropping, Alley
GIS and Remote sensing technology. cropping etc., definition and advantages with examples. Crop Rotation -
Women in Agriculture: multifaceted roles and tasks, work stress factors, objectives types and advantage. Harvesting and post harvest operation.
nutritional and rural life standards, role in house hold design making,
Practical :
drudgery reduction for farm women, women friendly agricultural
1. Identification of Field Crops and preparation of crop herbarium,
technology, empowerment of women, group dynamics for farm women and
2. Study of tillage implements and operations,
rural women.
3. Practice of field preparation,
4. Study of seeding equipments,
References:
5. Different methods of sowing,
1. Reddy, S.R. 1999. Priciples of Agronomy. Kalyani Publication
6. Identification of manures, fertilizers and green manure crops,
Ludhiana.
7. Calculation of seed rate and fertilizers,
2. Randhawa, M.S. 1983, History of Agriculature in India, ICAR,
8. Study of inter-culture implements and practice,
New Delhi, Vol.: I, II & III.
9. Practice of methods of fertilizer application and
3. Chandra, S. 1996. Women in Agriculture. ICAR, PAU, Ludhiana.
10. Participation in ongoing field operations.
4. Jayanthi, C., Devasenapathy, P. and Vennila, C. 2008. Farming
System : Principles & Practices. Satish Serial Publishing House. References:
1. Hand book of Agriculture: ICAR.
2. Priniples & Practices of Agronomy S.S. Singh.
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR 3. Introduction to Agronomy and Soil & Water management V.G.
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008 Vaidya & H.R. Sahasrabudhe.
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
4. Nature and Properties of Soils N.C. Brady.
5. Prarambhik Sasya Vigyan: Nandeha, K. L.
COURSE TITLE : AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY Reference:
COURSE NO : AMET-111 1. Environment & Plant Ecology - J.B. Etherington
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Plant & Environment - R.F. Deubenmire
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1ST YEAR/1ST SEMESTER 3. Agricultural Meteorology - H.S. Mavi
4. Agricultural Meteorology - G.S.L.H.V. Prasad Rao
Theory: 5. Agricultural Meteorology - S.R. Reddy and D.S. Reddy
Agricultural Meteorology: Definition, Scope and practical utility. Study of 6 Climatology - D.S. Lal
atmosphere, its composition and properties. Weather and climate, micro
climate, weather elements and their impact on agriculture, earth's
atmosphere, composition and structure, solar radiation, nature and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
properties, solar constant and energy balance, Atmospheric temperature, w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
factors affecting horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature
variations and global warming. Air pressure variations; Wind: factors
affecting it. Cyclone and anti cyclones, general circulation, atmospheric
humidity, vapour pressure and saturation vapour pressure. Process of
condensation, formation of dew, fog, mist, snow, rain and hail. Formation
and classification of clouds, Introduction to monsoon, Basics, types and
importance of weather forecasting. Weather hazards. Agro-climatic
classification and requirement of crops- Rice, Soybean, Maize, Sorghum,
Sugarcane, Groundnut, Cotton, Wheat and Vegetables. Climatic water
balance-Water balance equation its application in agriculture, Agroclimatic
indices-Aridity, humidity and moisture index and index of moisture
adequacy.

Practical :
Site selection for Agromet observatory; Description, exposure, installation,
operation and measurement from various meteorological equipments.
Measurement of temperature; rainfall; evaporation (atmospheric/soil);
atmospheric pressure; sunshine duration and solar radiation; wind direction
and speed and relative humidity; Study of weather forecasting and synoptic
charts.
COURSE TITLE : PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF Reference:
VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS 1. Vegetable Crops Bose, T.K., M.G.Som and J.Kabir, Naya Prokash,
COURSE No : AHORT-111 Calcutta,
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Introductory Ornamental Horticulture Arora, J.S. 1998, Kalyani
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER Publishers, Ludhiana.
3. Commercial Flowers Bose,T.K. and L.P.Yadav (Eds) 1988. Naya
Theory: Prokash Calcutta.
Importance of Olericulture, vegetable gardens, vegetable classification. 4. Ornamental Horticulture Swarup,V. 1997. Mac Millan, Indian Ltd.
Origin, area, production, varieties, package of practices for fruit vegetables Delhi.
, tomato, brinjal, chillies, and okra; Cucurbitaceous vegetables 5. Progressive Floriculture Yadav,I.S. and M.L.Choudhary, 1997. The
cucumber, ridge gourd, ash gourd, snake gourd, bottle gourd, bitter gourd House of Sarpan, Bangalore.
and melons, Cole crops cabbage, cauliflower and knol-khol. Bulb crops 6. Udyan Vigyan Dr.Shyam Sundar Shrivastava, Central Book House,
onion and garlic. Beans and peas French beans, cluster beans, dolichos Raipur. (in Hindi)
beans, peas and cowpea. Tuber crops potato, sweet potato, tapioca,
7. Floriculture in India G.S.Randhawa and A.Mukhopadhyam, Allied
colocasia, yams; Root crops carrot, radish, turnip and beet root; Leafy Publishers Limited, New Delhi.
vegetables amaranthus, palak, gogu; Perennial vegetables drumstick,
8. Vegetable Production in India Dr.V.S.Chauhan, Ram Prasad and
coccinia and curry leaf. Importance of ornamental gardens. Planning of Sons, Agra.
ornamental gardens. Types and styles of ornamental gardens. Use of trees,
9. Text Book of Vegetables, Tuber Crops and Spices S.Thamburaj, N.
shrubs, climbers, palms, houseplants and seasonal flowers in the gardens.
Singh, ICAR, New Delhi.
Package of practices for rose, jasmine, chrysanthemum, crossandra,
marigold and tuberose. 10. Vegetable Production in India S.P.Singh, Agrotech Publishing
Academy, Udaipur.
Practical: 1 Planning and layout of kitchen garden; 2 Identification of 11. Principles of Vegetable Production S.P.Singh, Agrotech Publishing
Academy Udaipur.
important vegetable seeds and plants; Raising of vegetable nurseries;
Identification of ornamental plants (trees ,shrubs, climbers, house plants, 12. A Guide Book on Vegetable Science D.Sharma and N.Rai, Researcho
palms etc.,) and development of garden features; Transplanting of vegetable Publishing, New Delhi.
seedlings in main field; Layout of lawns and maintenance; Seed extraction 13. Technology for Vegetable Production and Improvement P.Hazra &
in tomato and brinjal; Depotting, repotting and maintenance of house plants; M.G.Som, Naya Prokash, Calcutta.
Visit to commercial vegetable farms; Training and pruning of rose 14. Aadhunik Shak Evam Pushp Utpadan G.S.Saini, Rama Publishing
(standards, hybrid T roses scented roses) and chrysanthemum (pinching House Meerut. (in Hindi)
and disbudding); Planning and layout of gardens and garden designs for 15. Unnat Sabji Utpadan Evam Paudh Sanrakshan Dr. Prabhakar Singh
public and private areas; Intercultural operations in vegetable plots; Seed and Dr. S.M.Kumar. (in Hindi)
production in vegetable crops; Harvesting indices of different vegetable 16. Seed production technology of vegetables Prabhakar Singh and
crops; Grading and packing of vegetables; Prolonging the shelf life of cut B.S.Asati, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
flowers. 17. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV,
RAIPUR w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th
BOM 4th August 2008 and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : FUNDAMENTALS TO SOIL SCIENCE Practical:
COURSE No : ASOIL-111 1. Collection and processing of soil for analysis
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Study of a soil profile
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER 3. Identification of rocks and minerals.
4. Determination of soil bulk density and particle density,
5. Soil Aggregate analysis by wet sieving method,
Theory:
6. Determination of Soil strength by cone penitrometer
Soil: Pedological and edaphological concepts, Origin of the earth, Earths
7. Determination of Soil moisture by Gravimetric & Volumetric
crust; Composition: Rocks and minerals Weathering, Soil formation factors
method
and processes Components of soils; Soil profile, Soil physical properties,
8. Determination of Soil moisture constants Field capacity, water
Soil texture, Particle size distribution system, Soil structure classification
holding capacity & wilting point
and its significance, Soil aggregates, Soil consistency and its types, Bulk
9. Determination of Infiltration rate by double ring in filtrometer,
density and particle density of soils & porosity, their significance in
10. Determination of soil texture by International pipette method
agriculture, Soil Colour, definition, its significance, value, hue and
11. Preparation of primary and secondary standard solutions.
chroma, use of Munsell colour chart. Elementary knowledge of soil
12. Determination of soil Organic carbon,
classification soil orders and characteristics of soils of Chhattisgarh, land
13. Determination of soil pH, EC,
capability classification, ; Soil water, forms, hygroscopic, capillary and
14. Determination of soil CEC, soluble cations and anions
gravitational, soil moisture constants- hygroscopic coefficient, wilting
point, field capacity, moisture equivalent, maximum water holding capacity,
Reference:
PF scale, energy concepts, Soil moisture measurement methods, saturated
1. Nature and Properties of Soils by Brady
and unsaturated water movement Elementary idea of Infiltration,
2. Mrida Vigyan ke Moolbhut Siddhant by Dr Vinay Singh Published
percolation, permeability, Drainage, runoff and its role in crop production,
by Bharati Bhandar Meerut.
Soil temperature, Soil air, and its role on plant growth; Soil colloids,
3. Soil Physics by Ghildyal & Tripathi, Published by Wiley and
Properties, nature, types and significance; Layer silicate clays, and sources
Eatern LTD, New Delhi.
of charges, Ion exchange, CEC & AEC Factors influencing ion exchange
4. Mrida Vigyan By NL Sharma and TB Singh Rama Publishin
and its Significance. Soil organic matter, sources of soil organic matter,
House Baduot Merrut
Decomposition of organic matter, formation of Humus, Fractionation of
5. Soil Physics by LD Baver et al, Published by Wiley and Eatern
organic matter, Carbon cycle, C: N ratio. Soil biology, Biomass, Soil
LTD, New Delhi..
organisms and their beneficial and harmful roles.

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and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : INSECT MORPHOLOGY Practical : Methods of collection and preservation of insects including
AND SYSTEMATICS immature stages; External features of Grasshopper/Blister beetle; Types of
COURSE NO. : AENT-111 insect antennae, mouthparts and legs; Wing venations, types of wings and
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) wing coupling apparatus Types of insect larvae and pupae; Dissection of
YEAR/ SEMESTER : 1st YEAR/ 1st SEMESTER digestive system in insects (Grasshopper); Study of characters of Orders-
Orthoptera, Dictyoptera, Odonata, Isoptera, Thysanoptera, Hemiptera,
Theory: Lepidoptera, Neuroptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera and their
History of Entomology in India. Factors for insect abundance. Classification families of agricultural importance.
of phylum Arhropoda upto classes. Relationship of class Insecta with other
classes of Arthropoda. Morphology: Structure and functions of insect Reference:
cuticle and moulting. Body segmentation. Structure of Head, thorax and 1. Krishi keet Shastra- J.P. Sharma.
abdomen. Structure and modifications of insect antennae, mouth parts and 2. Imms General Text Book of Entomology by Richards, D.W. and
legs. Wing venation, modifications and wing coupling apparatus. Structure- Davis, E.C.
male and female genitalia. Sensory organs. Metamorphosis and diapause in 3. Agricultural Entomology for Indian Students by Khanna, S.S.
insects. Types of larvae and pupae. Structure and functions of digestive, 4. Agricultural Entomology by Mathur and Upadhayay.
circulatory, excretory, respiratory, nervous, secretory (Endocrine) and 5. General and Applied Entomology by B.V. David and T.N.
reproductive system in insect. Types of reproduction in insects. Ananthakrishnan.
Systematics: Taxonomy-importance, history and development and binomial 6. Introduction to General and Applied Entomology By B.V.
nomenclature. Definitions of Biotype, Sub-species, Species, Genus, Family Awasthi.
and Order. Classification of class Insecta upto Orders. Orthoptera- 7. Principles of Insect Morphology by R. E. Snodgrass.
Acrididae, Dictyoptera- Mantidae, Odonata, Isoptera- Termitidae, 8. Insect structure and Function by R.F. Chapman.
Thysanoptera- Thripidae, Hemiptera- Pentatomidae, Coreidae, Reduviidae, 9. Essentials of Agricultural Entomology by G.S. Dhariwal.
Pyrrhocoridae, Cicadellidae, Delphacidae, Aphididae, Coccidae, 10. Destructive and useful insects-their habit and control by C.L. Metcaff
Aleurodidae, Neuroptera- Chrysopidae Lepidoptera- Noctuidae, & W.P. Flint.
Sphingidae, Pyralidae, Gelechiidae, Arctiidae,Coleoptera-Coccinellidae, 11. A Text Book of Agricultural Entomology by H.S. Pruthi.
Chrysomelidae, Cerambycidae, Curculionidae, Bruchidae, Scarabaeidae,
Hymenoptera- Tenthridinidae, Apidae, Trichogrammatidae, Ichneumonidae,
Braconidae, Diptera- Cecidomyiidae, Trypetidae, Tachinidae, ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Agromyzidae. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS References:
COURSE No : AEC-111 1. Dewett, K.K. 2007. Modern Economic Theory, B.Chand & Co.,
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (2+0) New Delhi.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER 2. Subba Reddy S., Raghu Ram P., Neelkanta Sastry,T.V., Bhavani
Devi I. 2007
Theory : 3. Agricultural Economics. Agricultural Economics, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Economics: Meaning, Definition, Subject matter, Divisions of Economics, 4. Singh, Rajpal, 2007. Krishi Artha Shastra (Hindi) V.K. Prakashan,
Importance of Economics; Agricultural Economics: Meaning, Definition; Badaut .
Basic Concepts: Goods, Service, Utility, Value, Price, Wealth, Welfare. 5. Randall, Allan. 1981. Resource Economics - An Economic
Wants: Meaning, Characteristics, Classifications of Wants, Importance. Approach to Natural Resources and Environmental Policy, Grid
Theory of consumption: Law of Diminishing Marginal utility, Meaning, Publishing, Inc. Columbus, Ohio.
Definition, Assumption, Limitations, Importance. Consumers surplus: 6. Howe, Charles W. 1979. Natural Resource Economics- Issues,
Meaning, Definition, Importance. Demand: Meaning, Definition, Kinds of Analysis and Policy, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
Demand, Demand schedule, Demand Curve, Law of Demand, Extension 7. John, M. Kerr, D.K. Marothia, K. Singh, C. Ramasamy and W.E.
and Contraction Vs Increase and Decrease in Demand. Elasticity of Bentley (editors) (1997). Natural Resource Economics: Theory and
Demand: Types of Elasticity of Demand, Degrees of price elasticity of Application in India, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi.
Demand, Methods of Measuring Elasticity, Factors influencing elasticity of 8. Lipsey Richard G. 1963. A Introduction to Positive Economics,
Demand, Importance of Elasticity of Demand. Welfare Economics: William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London.
Meaning, Paretos optimality. National Income: Concepts, Measurement.
Public Finance: Meaning, Principles. Public Resource: Meaning, Services
Tax, Meaning, Classification of Taxes: Cannons of Taxation, Public ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
expenditure: Meaning, Principles. Inflation: Meaning, Definition, Kinds of w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
inflation.
COURSE TITLE : FUNDAMENTAL OF RURAL SOCIOLOGY AND Personality and Role of personality in Agricultural Extension. Teaching
EDU. PSYCHOLOGY Learning process Meaning and Definition of Teaching, Learning,
COURSE No : AEXT-111 Learning experience and Learning situation, Elements of learning situation
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) and its characteristics. Principles of learning and their implication for
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER teaching.

Theory: Reference :
Extension Education and Agricultural Extension Meaning, Definition, 1. Chitambar, J.B. Introductory Rural Sociology, Wiley Eastern
Scope and Importance. Sociology and Rural Sociology, Meaning, Limited, 4835/24, Ansari Road, Dariyaganj, New Delhi-110002.
Definition, Scope, Importance of Rural Sociology in Agricultural Extension 2. Gramin Samaj Shastra (Hindi) Dharmvir Mahajan and Kamlesh,
and Interrelationship between Rural Sociology & Agricultural Extension. Mahajan, Shiksha, Sahitva, Prakashan, 312/313, Chahshir, Meruth-2.
Indian Rural Society, Important characteristics, Differences and 3. Educational Psychology, Mathur S.S., Vinod Pustak Madir, Agra.
Relationship between Rural and Urban societies. Social Groups Meaning, 4. Exstension and Rural Welfare Daham, O.P. and Bhatnagar Ram
Definition, Classification, Factors considered in formation and organization Prasad & sons, Agra.
of groups, Motivation in group formation and Role of Social groups in 5. Indian Social System Singh K. Prakashan Kendra, Railway
Agricultural Extension. Social Stratification Meaning, Definition, Crossing, Sitapur Road, Lucknow 226620.
Functions, Basis for stratification, Forms of Social stratification 6. Rural Sociology and Psychology Tyagi, B.D. Rama Publishing
Characteristics and Differences between Class & Caste System. Cultural House, Badoth (Maroth).
concepts Culture, Customs, Folkways, Mores, Taboos, Rituals and 7. Desai, A.R., RuralSociology in India 5th edition, Popular
Traditions Meaning, Definition and their Role in Agricultural Extension. Prakashan, 35-C, Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Road, Tardeo,
Social Values and Attitudes Meaning, Definition, Types and Role of Bombay 400034.
Social Values and Attitudes in Agricultural Extension. Social Institutions 8. Mathur, S.S., Educational Psychology, vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra.
Meaning, Definition, Major institutions in Rural society, Functions and 9. Dahama, O.P., Extension and Rural Welfare Ram Prasad and Sons,
their Role in Agricultural Extension. Social Organizations Meaning, Agra. Shanker Rao C.N., Sociology, S. Chand and Co. Ltd., Ram
Definition, Types of organizations and Role of Social organizations in Nagar, New Delhi-110055.
Agricultural Extension. Social Control Meaning, Definition, Need of
social control and Means of Social control. Social change Meaning,
Definition, Nature of Social change, Dimensions of social change and
factors of social change. Leadership Meaning, Definition, Classification, ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Roles of a leader, Different methods of Selection of Professional and Lay w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
leaders. Training of Leaders Meaning, Definition, Methods of training,
Advantages and Limitations in use of local leaders in Agricultural
Extension. Psychology and Educational Psychology Meaning, Definition,
Scope and Importance of Educational Psychology in Agricultural
Extension. Intelligence Meaning, Definition, Types, Factors affecting
intelligence and Importance of intelligence in Agricultural Extension.
Personality Meaning, Definition, Types, Factors influencing the
COURSE TITLE : PHYSICAL EDUCATION/NSS/NCC strength, coordination, endurance and speed. Rules are regulations of
COURSE No : APHE 111
important games, skill development in any one of the games football,
CREDIT HOURS : 1 (0+1) NC
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 1st SEMESTER hockey, cricket, volleyball, ball badminton, throw ball, tennikoit.
Participation in one of the indoor games shuttle badminton, chess and
Practical : NSS: Orientation of students in national problems, study of
table tennis. Rules and regulations of athletic events, participation in any
philosophy of NSS, fundamentals rights, directive principles of state policy,
one of the athletic events broad jump, high jump, triple jump, javelin
socio-economic structure of Indian society, population problems, brief of
throw, discuss throw, shot put, short and long distance running, Safety
five year plan. Functional literacy, non-formal education of rural youth,
education, movement education, effective way of doing day-to-day
eradication of social evils, awareness programmes, consumer awareness,
activities. First-aid training, coaching for major games and indoor games.
highlights of consumer act. Environment enrichment and conservation,
Asans and indigenous ways for physical fitness and curative exercises.
health, family welfare and nutrition. NCC: Introduction to NCC, defence
Exercises and games for leisure time, use and experience.
services, system of NCC training, foot drill, sizing, forming up in three
ranks, open and close order march, dressing, getting on parade, dismissing
Note: Warming up and conditioning exercises are compulsory before the
and falling out, saluting, marching, arms drill, shoulder arm, order arm,
commencement of each class.
present arm, guard of honour, ceremonial drill, weapon training rifle
bayonet, light machine gun, sten machine carbine, introduction and
characteristic stripping, assembling and cleaning, loading, unloading and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
firing. Field craft, visual training, targets, judging distance, fire discipline and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

and fire control orders, battle craft, field signals, description of ground,
section formation, section battle drill, scouts and patrols, ambush, field
engineering, map reading, conventional signs, grid systems, use of service
protractor, prismatic compass and its use, self defence, general principles,
precautions and training, attacks and counter attacks, marching and
searching, first aid, hygiene and sanitation, civil defence, leadership and
NCC song. Physical Education: Introduction to physical education.
Posture, exercise for good posture, physical fitness exercises for agility,
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS Practical:
COURSE NO : APB-121 1. Microscopy (Light microscopes and electron microscopes.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Preparation and use of fixatives and stains for light microscopy.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR/2nd SEMESTER 3. Preparation of micro slides and identification of various stages of
mitosis.
Theory: 4. Preparation of micro slides and identification of various stages of
Mendels laws of inheritance and exceptions to the laws; Types of gene meiosis.
5. Monohybrid ratio and its modifications; Dihybrid ratio and its
action, Multiple alleles, Pleiotropism, Penetrance and expressivity;
modifications; Trihybrid ratio.
Quantitative traits, Qualitative traits and differences between them; Multiple 6. Chi-square analysis and Interaction of factors; Epistatic factors,
Supplementary factors and Duplicate factors; Complementary
factor hypothesis; Cytoplasmic inheritance, its characteristic features and
factors, Additive factors and Inhibitory factors.
difference between chromosomal and cytoplasmic inheritance; Mutation 7. Linkage Two point test cross; Linkage Three point test cross.
8. Induction of Polyploidy using colchicines.
and its characteristic features; Methods of inducing mutations and C l B
9. Induction of chromosomal aberrations using chemicals.
technique. Gene expression and differential gene activation; Lac operon and
References:
Fine structure of Gene; Ultra structure of cell and cell organelles and their
1. Genetics by P.K.Gupta, Rastogi Publication Meerut.
functions; Study of chromosome structure, morphology, number and types, 2. Fundamentals of Genetics by B.D. Singh, Kalyani Publishers,
Ludhiana.
Karyotype and Idiogram; Mitosis and meiosis, their significance and
3. Cytogenetics and plant breeding by Chandrasekharan, S.N. and
differences between them; DNA and its structure, function, types, modes of Parthasarthy, P. Vardachary & Co, 8, Linghi chatty street, Madras.
4. Genetics by stick Berger, H.W., McMillan Co. New York.
replication and repair. RNA and its structure, function and types;
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Crossing over and factors affecting it; Mechanism of crossing over and 7. vuqokafkdh; ds izkjfEHkd fl)kar& MkW- NfcukFk pkScs] vuqokn ,oa izdkku
Cytological proof of crossing over; Linkage, Types of linkage and funskky;] xksfcUn cYyHk iUr fk ,oa izkS|ksfxd foofo|ky;] iUruxj
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estimation of linkage; Numerical chromosomal aberrations (Polyploidy) and
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
evolution of different crop species like Cotton, Wheat, Tobacco, Triticale w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
and Brassicas; Structural chromosomal aberrations.
COURSE TITLE : FIELD CROPS- II References:
COURSE No : AGRO-121
1. Bharat ki Fasle Chhidda Singh and Om Prakash.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1)
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 2. Bharat ki Pramukh Fasle Kalicharan Sharma.
3. Kharif and Rabi ki Fasle Om Prakash.
Theory:
4. Sasya Vigyan Jagannath Singh.
Origin, geographical distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic
5. Hand Book of Agriculture: ICAR.
requirements, varieties, cultural practices and yield of rabi crops; Cereals:
6. Scientific crop production: C. Thakur.
wheat, barley; Pulses: chickpea, lentil, peas, french bean, lathyrus; Oilseeds:
7. Field Crops: Y.M. Iyer.
rapeseed and mustard, sunflower, safflower and linseed; Sugar crops: 8. Cereal Crops: W.H. Leonard and J.H. Martin
sugarcane and sugarbeet, Medicinal and aromatic crops such as mentha,
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
lemon grass, citronella, palma rosa, isabgol and safed musli; Commercial w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
crops: potato and tobacco, Forage crops: berseem, lucerne and oat.

Practical:
1. Seed bed preparation and sowing of Rabi crops
2. Effect of sowing depth on germination of different Rabi crops.
3. Identification of weeds in Rabi crops.
4. Calculation of fertilizer requirement and their application in Rabi
crops.
5. Study of growth and yield contributing characters and yield
estimation.
6. Study of crop varieties and important agronomic experiments.
7. Working out cost of cultivation of important Rabi crops.
8. Rabi crops distribution in the state and the region.
9. Important agronomic experiments of rabi crops and visit to
research stations related to rabi crops and sugar mills.
COURSE TITLE : PLANT PATHOGENS AND PRINCIPLES OF Practical:
PLANT PATHOLOGY Acquaintance to plant pathology laboratory and equipments; Preparation of
COURSE No : APP-121 culture media for fungi and bacteria; Isolation techniques, preservation of
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) disease samples; Study of Pythium, Phytophthora and Albugo; Study of
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER Sclerospora, Peronosclerospora, Pseudoperonospora, Peronospora,
Plasmopara and Bremia; Study of genera Mucor and Rhizopus. Study of
Oidium, , Erysiphe, Phyllactinia, Uncinula and Podosphaera; Study of
Theory : Puccinia (different stages), Uromyces,; Study of Sphacelotheca, Ustilago
Introduction, Important plant pathogenic organisms, different groups, fungi, and Tolyposporium; Study of Agaricus, Pleurotus and Ganoderma; Study
bacteria, fastidious vesicular bacteria, phytoplasmas, spiroplasmas, viruses, of Septoria, Colletotrichum, Pestalotiopsis and Pyricularia; Study of
viriods, algae, protozoa and phanerogamic parasites with examples of Aspergillus, Penicillium, Trichoderma, and Fusarium; Study of
diseases caused by them. General Characters of fungi, Definition of fungus, Helminthosporium, Drechslera, Alternaria, Stemphyllium, Cercospora, ,
somatic structures, types of fungal thalli, fungal tissues, modifications of Rhizoctonia and Sclerotium; Demonstration of Kochs postulates; Study of
thallus, reproduction in fungi (asexual and sexual). Nomenclature, Binomial different groups of fungicides and antibiotics; Preparation of fungicides
system of nomenclature, rules of nomenclature. Classification of fungi and Bordeaux mixture, Bordeaux paste, Chestnut compound; Methods of
bacteria. Key to divisions and sub-divisions. Introduction: Definition and application of fungicides seed, soil and foliar; Bio-assay of fungicides
objectives of Plant Pathology. History of Plant Pathology. Terms and poisoned food technique, inhibition zone technique and slide germination
concepts in Plant Pathology. Survival and Dispersal of Plant Pathogens. technique; Bio-control of plant pathogens dual culture technique, seed
Phenomenon of infection pre-penetration, penetration and post treatment.
penetration. Pathogenesis. Defense mechanism in plants Structural and
Bio-chemical (pre and post-infection). Plant disease epidemiology. Plant References:
Disease Forecasting Remote sensing General principles of plant 1. Introduction to principles of Plant Pathology - R.S. Singh.
diseases management Importance, general Principles Avoidance, 2. Pod Rog Vigyan - B.P. Singh.
exclusion, protection Plant Quarantine and Inspection Quarantine Rules 3. Plant Pathology - G.N. Agrios
and Regulations. Cultural methods Rouging, eradication of alternate and 4. Plant Pathology - R.S. Mehrotra
collateral hosts, crop rotation, manure and fertilizer management, mixed 5. Plant Pathology - P.D. Sharma
cropping, sanitation, hot weather ploughing, soil amendments, time of
sowing, seed rate and plant density, irrigation and drainage. Role and
mechanisms of biological control and PGPR. Physical Methods Heat and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Chemical methods Methods of application of fungicides. Host plant w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
resistance. Integrated plant disease management (IDM) Concept, and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
advantages and importance.
COURSE TITLE : BIOCHEMISTRY Reference:
COURSE No : ASOIL-121 1. Outline of Biochemistry : E.E. Conn and P.K. Stumpf.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Essential Biochemistry : M.C. Pant.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 3. Introduction to Biochemistry : Mertz.
4. Padap Rasayan Shastra : M.M. Rai
Theory: 5. Chemistry of natural products : Agrawal.
Biochemistry Introduction and importance . Plant Cell: Structure, cell 6. tho jlk;u % fou; flag
7. tSo jlk;u % Vh]ch] flag
components and biochemical function . Bio-molecules introduction and
applications: Amino acids, peptides and proteins Plant proteins and their ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
quality. Enzymes Factors affecting the activity, classification, and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Immobilistion and other industrial applications. Lipids Deffination,
classification, properties and their industrial application in soaps,
detergents, paints, Varnishes, lubricants, adhesives, plastics, nylon, Bio-
diesel, Biodegradable plastics etc. Carbohydrates; Deffination,
classification, properties. Nucleotides and Nucleic acids. Metabolic energy
and its generation Metabolism Basic concepts, Glycolysis, Citric acid
Cycle, Pentose phosphate pathway, oxidative phosphorylation, Fatty acid
oxidation. General reactions of amino acid degradation. Biosynthesis
carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins. and Nucleic acids. Introduction of
Terpenoids, Alkaloids, Phenolics and their applications in food and
pharmaceutical industries.

Practical: Models of sugars, sucrose, starch and amino acid. Qualitative


determination of carbohydrates, protein, lipids, reducing and non-reducing
sugars. Paper electrophoresis for the separation of plant pigments; Protein
denaturation heat, pH, precipitation of proteins with heavy metals, Protein
estimation by Kjeldahl method; enzyme immobilization; Characterization of
lipids by T.L.C.; Extraction of oil from oil seeds; Estimation of fatty acids
by G.L.C. Quantitative determination of sugars; Paper chromatography for
the separation of sugars; Determination of phenols.
COURSE TITLE : FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL AND WATER Reference:
CONSERVATION ENGINEERING 1. Agor, R. 1998. Surveying and leveling, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
COURSE No : AENGG-121 2. Kanetkar, T.P. and Kulkarani, S.P. 1965. Surveying and leveling A.V.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) Griha Prakashan, Pune-4.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 3. Kochher, C.L. 1986. A test book of surveying, Vol. I & II, Katson
Publishing House, Ludhiana.
Theory: 4. Michael, A.M. 1997. Irrigation Theory and Practice, Vikash Publisher,
Surveying: survey equipment, chain survey, cross staff survey, plotting New Delhi.
procedure, calculations of area of regular and irregular fields. Levelling 5. Dhruvanarayan, V.V. 1993. Soil Conservation Research in India,
levelling equipment, terminology, methods of calculation of reduced levels, Publication and Information Division, ICAR, New Delhi.
types of levelling, contouring. Irrigation, classification of projects, flow 6. Israelson, O.W. and Hensen, V.E. 1962. Irrigation Principles &
irrigation and lift irrigation. Water source, Water lifting devices pumps Practices, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York.
(shallow and deep well), capacity, power calculations. Irrigation water 7. Tideman, E.M. 1999. Watershed Management: Guidelines for Indian
measurement weirs, flumes and orifices and methods of water Conditions, Omega Scientific Publishers, New Delhi.
measurement and instruments. Water conveyance systems, open channel 8. Michael, A.M. and Ojha, T.P. 2004. Principals of Agricultural
and underground pipeline. Irrigation methods drip and sprinkle irrigation Engineering, Vol. II, Jain Brothers, New Delhi.
systems. Soil and water conservation soil erosion, types and engineering
control measures.
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Practical: Acquaintance with chain survey equipment; Ranging and w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
measurement of offsets; Chain triangulation; Cross staff survey; Plotting of
chain triangulation; Plotting of cross staff survey; Levelling equipment
dumpy level, levelling staff, temporary adjustments and staff reading;
Differential leveling; Profile leveling; Contour survey grid method;
Plotting of contours; Study of centrifugal pumping system and irrigation
water measuring devices; Study of different components of sprinkler
irrigation systems; Study of different components of drip and sprinkler
irrigation systems; Uniformity of water application in drip and sprinkler
systems; Study of soil and water conservation measures.
COURSE TITLE : PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF FRUIT CROPS Reference:
COURSE No : AHORT-121 1. Commercial Fruits Dr. S.P. Singh, Kalyani Publishers,
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) Ludhiana
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER
2. Phalvriksha Pravardhan : Phaldar Ped Lagane Ki Bagwani
Dr.Ram Kripal Pathak, I.C.A.R., New Delhi. (in Hindi)
Theory: 3. Udyan Vigyan Shyam Sundar Shrivastava, Central Book
Definition and importance of horticulture. Divisions of horticulture. House, Sadar Bazar, Raipur. (in Hindi)
Climatic zones of horticulture crops. Area and production of different fruit 4. Fruit Physiology and Production Amar Singh, Kalyani
crops. Selection of site, fencing, and wind break, planting systems, high Publishers, Ludhiana.
density planting, planning and establishment. Propagation methods and use 5. Hand Book of Horticulture Dr. K.L. Chadha, I.C.A.R., New
of rootstocks. Methods of training and pruning. Use of growth regulators in Delhi.
fruit production. Package of practices for the cultivation of major fruits
6. Phal Utpadan : Siddhant Evam Praudyogiki Dr. Prabhakar
mango, banana, citrus, grape, guava, sapota, apple, litchi. Papaya, Minor
Singh Evam Dr. Shailendra Agrawal, Gautam Publishers and
fruits pineapple, annonaceous fruits, pomegranate, ber, fig, phalsa, jack,
pear, plum, peaches and cherry. Distributers, Vishal Nagar, Raipur. (in Hindi)
7. Fruit Culture in India Dr. Shyam Singh, Dr. S. Krishnamurthi
Practical: Study of horticultural tools and implements and their uses; and Dr. S. L. Katyal, I.C.A.R., New Delhi.
Containers, potting mixture, potting, depotting and repotting; Plant 8. Bharat me Phalotpadan K.N. Dubey, Rama Publishing House,
propagation, seed propagation, scarification, and stratification; Propagation Meerut. (in Hindi)
by cuttings (soft wood, hard wood and semi-hardwood) layering (simple
layering, Air layering, stooping in guava); Layout and planting systems
(Traditional system and high density planting methods); Methods of ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
pruning and training; Training of ber, grape and pomegranate; Pruning of w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
ber, grape, phalsa, fig, apple, pear, peach; Description and identification of and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
varieties of mango, guava, grape, papaya, apple and sapota; Description and
identification of varieties of banana, citrus, (lime lemon, sweet orange,
mandarin, grape fruit) pomegranate, ber, pear and cherries; Irrigation
methods in fruit crops including drip Micro irrigation methods of
establishment of orchard; Methods of Fertilizer application methods in fruit
crops including fertigation technology; Visit to local commercial orchards;
Preparation of growth regulators, powder, solution and lanolin paste for
propagation; Application of growth regulators for improving fruit set, fruit
size, quality, delaying ripening and hastening ripening.
COURSE TITLE : DIMENSIONS OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION Practical: Visits to a village and kisan mandal to study the ongoing
COURSE No : AEXT-121 development programmes. Visits to Panchayat Raj Institutions to study the
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) functioning of Gram Panchayat (GP) & Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP). Visit
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER and study the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA). Participation in
monthly workshops of Training and Visit (T & V) System. Visit to
Theory: Watershed Development Project area. Visit to a village to study the Self
Education Meaning, Definition, Types Formal, Informal and Non- Help Groups (SHGs) of DWCRA. Visit to a voluntary organization to study
formal education and their Characteristics. Extension Education and the developmental activities. Organizing PRA techniques in a village to
Agricultural Extension Meaning, Definition, Concepts, Objectives and identify the agricultural problems. Visit to villages.
Principles. Rural development Meaning, Definition, Concepts, Objectives,
Importance and Problems in rural development. Developmental Reference :
programmes of pre-independence era Sriniketan, Marthandam, Gurgaon 1. Govt. of India: Extension Education in Community
experiment and Gandhian constructive proprogramme. Development Development Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Food and
programmes of Post independence era, Firka Development, Etawah Pilot Agri., Govt. of India New Delhi.
project and Nilokheri Experiment. Community Development Programme 2. Supe S.V. An Introduction to Extension Education, Oxford &
Meaning, Definition, Concepts, Philosophy, Principles, Objectives, IBH Publishing Company Pvt., Ltd., 66 Janpath, New Delhi
Differences between Community Development and Extension Education, 110001.
National Extension service. Panchayat Raj system Meaning of 3. Dahama, O.P. & Bhatnagar Extension and Communication for
Democratic Decentralization and Panchayat Raj, Three tiers of Panchayat Development Exford & IBH Publishing Company, 66-Janpath,
Raj system, Powers, Functions and Organizational setup. Agricultural New Delhi 110001/
Development Programmes with reference to year of start, objectives & 4. Dahama, O.P., Communication & Extension (Revised Edition)
sailent features Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP), High Ram Prasad & Sons, Agra.
Yielding Varieties Programme (HYVP), Institution Village Linkage 5. Dahama, O.P. Extension & Rural Welfare, Ram Prasad & Sons,
Programme (IVLP), Watershed Development Programme (WDP), National Agra.
Agricultural Technology Project (NATP), ATMA, ATIC. Social Justice and 6. Daniel Benor, Training & Visit, World Bank Publication.
Poverty alleviation programmes Integrated Tribal Development Agency 7- izlkj fk{kk ,oa lkeqnkf;d fodkl & MkW- ch-Mh- R;kxh A
(ITDA), Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), Swarna
Jayanthi Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY), Prime Minsiter Employment ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Yojana (CMEY). New trends in extension, privatization. Women w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
Development programmes Development of Women and Children in Rural and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Areas (DWCRA), Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK), Integrated Child
Development Scheme (ICDS) and Mahila Samriddi Yojana (MSY).
Reorganized extension system (T&V System)Salient features, Fort night
Meetings, Monthly workshops, Linkages, Merits and Demerits, Emergence
of Broad Based Extension ( BBE ).
COURSE TITLE: COMPREHENSION AND COMMUNICATION Doctor, at the Restaurant, at the Market Yard); Oral Presentation of Reports:
SKILLS IN ENGLISH Seminars and conferences, features of oral presentation, regulating speech, physical
COURSE NO : AENG - 121 appearance, body language posture, eye contact, voice, audience, preparation of
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1*) visual aids. Practical: One presentation by individual on the given topic related to
agriculture like W.T.O, Developing new technologies in Agriculture, Bio fertilizers
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1st YEAR/2nd SEMESTER etc.; Dyadic communication, face to face conversation, Telephonic conversation,
rate of speech, clarity of voice, speaking and listening politeness, telephone
Theory: etiquette, Practical: Practice of Telephonic conversation; Reading skills, using
Text for Comprehension Dictionary, reading dialogues, rapid reading, intensive reading, improving reading
1. War Minus shooting - The sporting spirit (George Orwell) skills; Meetings: purpose, procedure participation, chairmanship, physical
(a) Reading comprehension arrangements, recording minutes of meeting; Practice of Presentation by using
(b) Vocabulary - Synonyms - Antonyms - often confused words, and power point and LCD projector; Conducting Mock interviews testing initiative,
(c) Two exercises to help the students in the enrichment of vocabulary based team spirit, leadership, intellectual ability potential for development, memory,
TOEFL and GRE and other competitive examinations. motivation, objectives, aptitude etc., Group Discussions and Debates on current
2. A Dilemma - A layman looks at science (Raymond B. Fosdick) topics; Review or Feed Back; Practical examination.
(a) Reading comprehension
(b) Vocabulary - homonyms and Homophones
(c) Exercises on Figurative Language & Idiomatic Language (e.g. dust and
Recommended book:
ashes, doorstep of doom, boundaries of knowledge, Apple of one's eye, in 1. 'Current English for Colleges', By N. Krishnaswamy & T.
a fix, etc). Sriraman, MacMillan India Limited, Madras, 1995.
3. You and Your English - Spoken English and Broken English (G.B.
Show) Reference :
(a) Reading comprehension 1. 'Strengthen your Writing', By - V.R. Narayan Swami, Orient
(b) Language study, Functional Grammar, Agreement of Verb with subject Longman Publication.
Text for communication skills 2. 'Business Communication and Report writing', By - G.S.R.K. Babu
4. Writing skills Rao, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
(a) Letter writing - Mechanics of good letter, Effective Business
correspondence, Personal correspondence.
3. 'Write to Communicate', By - Geeta Nagraj, Foundation Books,
(b) Report writing - Reports of events, meetings, experiments, business, etc. New Delhi.
(c) Paragraph writing. 4. 'Improve your writing', By - V.N. Arora & Laxmi Chandra, Oxford
(d) Precis writing University Press.
(e) Preparation of Curriculum vitae and Job applications. 5. 'Creative English for Communication', By - N. Krishna Swami &
(f) Interviews, Types of interviews, purpose, different settings, as interviewer, N.T. Sriraman, MacMillan India Limited.
interviewee, physical makeup and manners, appearance, poise, speech, 6. 'Developing Communication Skill', By - Krishna Mohan & Meena
self reliance, Evaluation process, review or feedback. Banerji, MacMillan India Limited.
* Tutorial: Listening Comprehension: Listening to short talks, lectures, speeches
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
(scientific, commercial and general in nature) Practical: listening to at least two w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
tapes, recorded conversations aimed at testing the listening comprehension of and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
students; Communication: Spoken English, oral communication, importance stress
and intonation. Practical: Spoken English practice by using audiovisual aids, the
essentials of good conversations, oral exercises in conversation practice (At the
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF PLANT BREEDING Practical:
COURSE No : APB-211 1. Botanical description and floral biology Rice and Sorghum;
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) Maize and Wheat; Bajra and Ragi; Sugarcane and Coconut;
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER Groundnut, Castor, Safflower and Sesamum; Redgram,
Bengalgram and Greengram; Soybean and blackgram; Chillies,
Theory: Brinjal and Tomato; Bhendi, Onion, Bottle-gourd and Ridge-
Classification of plants, Botanical description, Floral biology, Emasculation gourd; Cotton and Mesta; Jute and Sunhemp
2. Study of megasporogenesis and microsporogenesis
and Pollination techniques in cereals, millets, pulses, oil seeds, fibers,
3. Fertilization and life cycle of an angiospermic plant
plantation crops etc. Aims and objectives of Plant Breeding; Modes of 4. Plant Breeders kit; Hybridization techniques and precautions to
be taken
reproduction, Sexual, Asexual, Apomixis and their classification;
5. Floral morphology, selfing, emasculation and crossing techniques
Significance in plant breeding; Modes of pollination, genetic consequences, 6. Study of male sterility and incompatibility in field plots;
differences between self and cross pollinated crops; Methods of breeding
References:
introduction and acclimatization. Selection, Mass selection Johannsons 1. Essentials of Plant Breeding, By Singh, Phundan, Kalyani
Publishers Ludhiana/ New Delhi.
pure line theory, genetic basis, pure line selection; Hybridization, Aims and
2. Plant Breeding, Singh, B.D. Kalyani Publishers. New Delhi /
objectives, types of hybridization; Methods of handling of segregating Ludhiana.
3. Principles of Plant Breeding, Allard, R.W.
generations, pedigree method, bulk method, back cross method and various
4. Practical Manual in Plant breeding, Singh, R.K. and Singh B.D.
modified methods; Incompatibility and male sterility and their utilization in Kalyani Publishers. New Delhi/ Ludhiana.
5. Breeding asian Field Crops, Poehlman, J.N. and Borthakur, D.N.,
crop improvement; Heterosis, inbreeding depression, various theories of
Oxford and IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi, ( English & Hindi Edition)
Heterosis, exploitation of hybrid vigour development of inbred lines, single 6. ikni iztuu fl)kar ,oa fof/k;ka& ch- Mh- flag] dY;k.kth ifCyklZ] yqf/k;kuk
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cross and double cross hybrids; Population improvement programmes, funskky;] xksfcUn cYyHk iUr fk ,oa izkS|ksfxd foofo|ky;] iUruxj
recurrent selection, synthetics and composites; Methods of breeding for uSuhrky

vegetatively propagated crops; Clonal selection; Mutation breeding; Ploidy


ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
breeding; Wide hybridization, significance in crop improvement. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : FIELD CROPS - I References:
COURSE No : AGRO-211 1. Bharat ki Fasle Chhidda Singh and Om Prakash.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Bharat ki Pramukh Fasle Kalicharan Sharma.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER 3. Kharif and Rabi ki Fasle Om Prakash.
4. Sasya Vigyan Jagannath Singh.
Theory: 5. Hand Book of Agriculture: ICAR.
Origin, geographic distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic 6. Scientific crop production: C. Thakur.
7. Field Crops: Y.M. Iyer.
requirement, varieties, cultural practices and yield of kharif crops, Cereals
8. Cereal Crops: W.H. Leonard and J.H. Martin.
rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet and minor millets; Pulses : pigeonpea,
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
mungbean and urdbean; Oilseeds: soybean, groundnut, sesame, niger and w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
castor; Fibre crops: cotton, jute and sunhemp; and Forage crops: sorghum,
maize, cowpea, cluster bean and napier.

Practical:

1. Rice nursery preparation and transplanting/seed bed preparation


and sowing of Kharif crops- soybean, pigeonpea, mungbean,
maize, groundnut, and cotton.
2. Effect of seed size on germination and seedling vigour of
soybean/groundnut.
3. Effect of sowing depth on germination of different Kharif crops.
4. Identification of weeds in Kharif crops.
5. Calculation of fertilizer requirement and their application in Kharif
crops.
6. Study of growth and yield contributing characters and yield
estimation.
7. Study of crop varieties and important agronomic experiments.
8. Working out cost of cultivation.
COURSE TITLE : AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AND CO-OPERATION References:
COURSE No : AEC-211 1. Kahion, A.S. and Karam Singh, Managing Agricultural Finance
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) Allied Publishers Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER 2. Johl S.S. and Moore C. V. Essentials of Farm Financial
Management. Today and tomorrow's Printers and publishers.
Theory : 3. Mathur B.S., Cooperation in India. Sahitya Bhawan, Agra, New
Delhi.
Agricultural finance: nature and scope. Time value of money, 4. Kamat, G.S. (1978). New Dimension of Co-operative
Compounding and Discounting. Agricultural credit: meaning, definition, Management, Himaliyan Publishing House, Bombay.
need, classification. Credit analysis: 4Rs 5Cs and 7 Ps of credit, 5. Krishnaswami, O.R. (1978). Fundamentals of Cooperation, S.
repayment plans. History of financing agriculture in India. Commercial Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi
banks, nationalization of commercial banks. Lead bank scheme, regional 6. Lee. F. Warren, Aaron G. Nelson and W.G. Murray (1980).
rural banks, scale of finance. Higher financing agencies, RBI, NABARD, Agricultural Finance. Iowa State University Press Ames. Iowa.
AFC, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Insurance and Credit 7. Pandey, U.K. (1990). An Introduction to Agricultural Finance,
Guarantee Corporation of India. Assessment of crop losses, determination Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
of compensation. Crop insurance, advantages and limitations in 8. Reddy, S. and Raghu Ram, P. (1980). Agricultural Finance and
application, estimation of crop yields. Agricultural cooperation: philosophy Management, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.
and principles. History of Indian cooperative Movement, pre-independence
and post independence periods, cooperation in different plan periods,
cooperative credit structure: PACS, FSCS. Reorganisation of cooperative ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
credit structure in Andhra Pradesh and single window system. Successful w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
cooperative systems in Gujarat, Maharastra. Punjab etc.

Practical: Factors governing use of Capital and identification of credit


needs; Time value of money, Compounding and discounting; Tools of
financial management, Balance sheet, Income statement and cash flow
analysis; Estimations of credit needs and determining unit costs;
Preparations and analysis of loan proposals; Types of repayment loans;
Study of financial institutions: PACS, DCCB, Apex Banks, RRBs, CBs,
NABARD.
COURSE TITLE : STATISTICS METHODS Practical:
COURSE NO. : AST-211 S.No. Practical topics
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 1 Construction of Frequency Distribution Tables and Frequency
YEAR /SEMESTER : 2nd year 1st Semester Curves
2 Computation of Arithmetic Mean for Grouped and Un-Grouped
Theory:
data
Introduction: Definition of Statistics and its use and limitations; Frequency
3 Computation of Median for Un-Grouped and Grouped data
Distribution and Frequency Curves
4 Computation of Mode for Un-Grouped and Grouped data
Measures of Central Tendency: Characteristics of Ideal Average,
5 Computation of Standard Deviation, Variance and Coefficient of
Arithmetic Mean; Merits and Demerits of arithmetic Mean.
Variation for Un-Grouped and Grouped data
Measures of Central Tendency: Median, Mode
6 Large samples: SND test for Means, Single Sample
Measures of Dispersion: Standard Deviation, Variance and Coefficient of
7 Large samples: SND test for Means, Two Samples
Variation.
8 Students t-test for Single Sample, two samples (Paired and
Probability: Definition and concept of probability
independent)
Normal Distribution and its properties
9 F test
Introduction to Sampling: Random Sampling; the concept of Standard Error
10 Chi- Square Test in 2 x2 Contingency Table, Yates Correction for
Tests of Significance- Types of Errors, Null Hypothesis, Level of
continuity
Significance and Degrees of Freedom, Steps involved in testing of
11 Computation of Correlation Coefficient r and its testing
hypothesis
12 Fitting of regression equation-Y on X and X on Y
Large Sample Test-SND test for Means, Single Sample
13 Analysis of Completely Randomized Design (CRD) (Equal and
Large Sample Test-SND test for Means Two Samples (all types)
unequal repetition of observations)
Small Sample Test for Means- Students t-test for Single Sample and two
14 Analysis of Randomized Block Design (RBD)
samples
15 Analysis of Latin Square Design (LSD).
Small Sample Test : F test
Chi-Square Test in Contingency Table, Yates Correction for
References:
continuity 1. Fundamentals of Statistical Methods S.C. Gupta & V.K. Kapoor
Correlation: Types of Correlation and identification through Scatter 2. Fundamentals of Applied Statistics S.C. Gupta & V.K. Kapoor
Diagram, Computation of Correlation Coefficient r and its testing. 3. lkaf[;dh ds fl)kar ,l-,e- kqDyk ,oa ,l-ih- lgk;
Linear Regression of Y on X and X on Y. Inter-relation between r and the 4. lkaf[;dh ds fl)kar Mh-,u- ,ygUl ,oa ,e-ih oS;
regression coefficients, Properties of regression coefficients 5. Elementary Statistical Methods S.P. Gupta
Fitting of regression equation 6. lkaf[;dh ds-ds- jLrksxh
Experimental Designs; Basic Designs, Completely Randomized Design
(CRD), Layout and analysis with equal and unequal number of
observations ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Randomized Block Design (RBD) Layout and analysis w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
Latin Square Design (LSD), Layout and Analysis and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : FIELD CROP DISEASES AND Note: Students should submit 50 pressed, well mounted diseased specimens
MANAGEMENT in three installments during the semester.
COURSE No : APP-211
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) References:
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER 1. Pod rog shastra - S.M. Kumar
2. Pod rog vigyan - B.P. Singh
Theory : 3. Plant diseases - R.S. Singh
Economic importance, symptoms, cause, epidemiology and disease cycle 4. Plant Pathology - R.S. Mehrotra
and integrated management of diseases of rice (blast, brown spot, sheath 5. Diseases of Crop Plants in India - G. Rangaswami

blight bacterial blight), sorghum(smuts), bajra (green ear, ergot), maize ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
(leaf blight) wheat (rusts, loose smut karnal bunt), sugarcane (red rot, and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
whip smut), turmeric (leaf spot), tobacco (mosaic), groundnut (leaf spot,
rust, bud necrosis), sesamum (phyllody), sunflower (head rot, alternaria
blight) mustard (white rust, leaf spot) linseed (powdery mildew, rust
wilt), cotton (angular leaf spot, wilt) redgram( wilt, sterility mosaic),
bengalgram (wilt collar rot, root rot), blackgram (powdery mildew,
mosaic), greengram (powdery mildew, yellow mosaic, leaf spot) pea
(rust, powdery mildew), and soybean (bacterial pustule, yellow mosaic
budnecrosis).

Practical: Study of symptoms, etiology, host-parasite relationship and


specific control measures of the following crop diseases. Presentation of
disease samples survey and collection of Diseases of rice, sorghum;
Diseases of wheat, bajra & maize; Diseases of sugarcane, turmeric &
tobacco; Diseases of groundnut, sunflower; Diseases of sesamum & cotton;
Diseases of redgram, greengram, blackgram, bengalgram & beans; Field
visits at appropriate time during the semester
COURSE TITLE : INSECT ECOLOGY, INTEGRATED PEST Practical : Visit to meteorological observatory / automatic weather
MANAGEMENT & BENEFICIAL INSECTS. reporting station; Study of terrestrial and pond ecosystems of insects;
COURSE NO. : AENT-211 Studies on behaviour of insects and orientation ( repellency, stimulation,
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) deterancy); Study of distribution patterns of insects, sampling techniques
YEAR/ SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR/ 1st SEMESTER for the estimation of insect population and damage; Pest surveillance
through light traps, pheromone traps and field incidence; Practicable IPM
Theory: practices, Mechanical and physical methods; Practicable IPM practices,
Insect Ecology: Introduction, Environment and its components. Effect of Cultural and biological methods, Chemical control, Insecticides and their
abiotic factors- temperature, moisture, humidity, rainfall light, atmospheric formulations; Calculation of doses/concentrations of insecticides;
pressure and air currents. Effect of biotic factors- food competition, natural Compatibility of pesticides and Phytotoxicity of insecticides; IPM case
and environmental resistance and Concept of Balance of life in nature, studies; Identification of common phytophagous mites and their
biotic potential and environmental resistance and causes for out break of morphological characters; Identification of common plant parasitic
pests in agro-ecosystem. Pest surveillance and pest forecasting. Categories nematodes and their morphological characters; Identification of rodents and
of pests. IPM; Introduction, importance, concept, principles and tools of bird pests and their damage; Identification of earthworms in vermiculture
IPM Host plant resistance, Cultural, Mechanical, Physical, Legislative, visit to vermiculture unit; Other beneficial insects- Pollinators, weed killers
Biological (parasites, predators & transgenic plant pathogens such as and scavengers.
bacteria, fungi and viruses), methods of control. Chemical control
importance, hazards and limitations. Classification of insecticides, toxicity Reference:
of insecticides and formulations of insecticides. Study of important 1. General and Applied Entomology- B.V. David and T.N.
insecticides. Botanical insecticides neem based products, Cyclodiens, Ananthkrishnan.
Organophosphates, Carbamates, Synthetic pyrethroids, Novel insecticides, 2. Agricultural Entomology for Indian Students- Khanna, S.S.
Pheromones, Nicotinyl insecticides, Chitin synthesis inhibitors, Phenyl 3. Agricultural Entomology Mathur and Upadhyay.
pyrazoles, Avermectins, Macrocyclic lactones, Oxadiazimes, Thiourea 4. Krishi Keet Vigyan Sharma, J.P.
derivaties, pyridine azomethines, pyrroles etc. Nematicides, Rodenticides, 5. Applied Entomology by P.G. Ferumone and Alka Prakash.
Acaricides and fumigants. Recent methods of pest control. Practices, scope 6. A text book of applied Entomology Vol. I & II- K.P. Shrivastava.
and limitations of IPM. Insecticides Act 1968 Important provisions. 7. Pesticide application equipments O.S. Bindra & Harcharan
Application techniques of spray fluids. Phytotoxicity of insecticides. Singh.
Symptoms of poisoning, first aid and antidotes. Beneficial insects: parasites 8. Introduction to Insect Pest Management-
and predators used in pest control and their mass multiplication techniques. Metcalf, R.L. and Luchmann, W. John Willy and Sons Pub.
Important groups of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses and fungi used in
pest control and their mass multiplication techniques. Important species of ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
pollinators, weed killers and scavengers -their importance. Non insect pests w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
mites, nematodes, rodents and birds. Vermiculture
COURSE TITLE : CROP PHYSIOLOGY Ethylene. Novel plant growth regulators, Commercial application of plant
COURSE NO. : PPH-211 growth regulators in agriculture. Senescence and abscission Definition
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) Classification Theories of mechanism and control of senescence
YEAR/ SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR/ 1st SEMESTER Physiological and biochemical changes and their significance. Post Harvest
Physiology Seed dormancy Definition types of seed dormancy
Theory: Advantages and disadvantages of seed dormancy Causes and remedial
Introduction, Importance in Agriculture. Seed Physiology, Seed structures, measures for breaking seed dormancy, Optimum conditions of seed storage
Morphological, physiological and biochemical changes during seed Factors influencing seed storage (ISTA standards). Fruit ripening
development, Physiological maturity Morphological and physiological Metamorphic changes Climateric and non-climateric fruits Hormonal
changes associated with physiological maturity in crop, Harvestable regulation of fruit ripening (with ethrel, CCC, Polaris, paclobuterozole ).
maturity, Seed viability and vigour, Factors affecting seed viability and
vigour. Methods of testing seed viability and vigour, Germination, Practical: Preparation of solutions; Growth analysis: Calculation of growth
Utilization of seed reserves during seed germination, Morphological, parameters; Methods of measuring water status in roots, stems and leaves;
physiological and biochemical changes during seed germination, Factors Measurement of water potential by Chardakovs method; Measurement of
affecting seed germination. Growth and Development, Definition, absorption spectrum of chloroplastic pigments and fluorescence;
Determinate and Indeterminate growth, Monocarpic and Polycarpic species Measurement of leaf area by various methods; Stomatal frequency and
with examples. Measurement of growth, Growth analysis Growth index Respirometer Measurement of respirometer; Leaf anatomy of C3
characteristics, Definitions and mathematical formulae. Crop Water and C4 plants; Transpiration of measurement; Imbibition of seed; Optimum
Relations, Physiological importance of water to plants, Water potential and conditions for seed germination; Breaking seed dormancy; (a) Chemical
its components, measurement of water status in plants. Transpiration, method (b) Mechanical method; Yield analysis; Seed viability and vigour
significance, Transpiration in relation to crop productivity, Water Use tests; Effect of ethylene on regulation of stomata.
Efficiency, WUE in C3, C4 and CAM plants, Factors affecting WUE. Reference:
Photosynthesis, Energy synthesis, Significance of C3, C4 and CAM 1 Plant Physiology : S.N. Pandey & B.K. Sinha
pathway, Relationship of Photosynthesis and crop productivity, 2 Plant Physiology : P.S. Gill
Translocation of assimilates, Phloem loading, apoplastic and symplastic 3 Plant Physiology : H.S. Shrivastava
transport of assimilates, Source and sink concept, Photorespiration, Factors 4 Fundamentals of Plant Physiology : V.K. Jain
affecting Photosynthesis and productivity, Methods of measuring 5 A Text Book of Plant Physiology : V. Verma
photosynthesis, Photosynthetic efficiency, Dry matter partitioning, Harvest 6. Plant Physiology : Frank B. Salisbury and Clean W. Rose
index of crops. Respiration and its significance, Brief account of Growth 7. Plant Physiology : RM Devlin & F.S. Withan
respiration and maintenance respiration, Alternate respiration Salt 8. Plant Physiology : RGS Bidwell
respiration wound respiration measurement of respiration. 9 ikni 'kjhj fdz;k&foKku % ,l-,u- ik.Ms; ,oa ehrk ik.Ms;
Nutriophysiology Definition Mengels classification of plant nutrients 10 d`f"k ouLifr foKku] ikni 'kjhj fdz;k foKku] 'kjhj jpuk ,oa lL; oxhZd`r %
Physiology of nutrient uptake Functions of plant nutrients Deficience ohj flag iaokj
and toxicity symptoms of plant nutrients Foliar nutrition Hydroponics. 11 ikni 'kjhj fdz;k&foKku % MkW- fodzekfnR; oekZ
Introduction of Photoperiodism and Vernalisation in relation to crop ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
productivity Photoperiodism Plant Growth Regulators Occurrence w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Biosynthesis Mode of action of Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, ABA,
COURSE TITLE : ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND Reference:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1. Akhouri, M.M.P., Misra, S.P. and Sengupta, Rita (1989). Trainers
COURSE No : AEXT-211 Manual on Developing Entrepreneurial motivation, NIESBUD,
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) New Delhi.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER
2. Betty Gordan B.(1979). Entrepreneurship, Playing to win,
Taraporewala, Bombay.
Theory: 3. Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (1987).
Entrepreneurship Development: Assessing overall business environment in Developing New Entrepreneurs EDII, Ahmedabad, NISIET
the Indian economy. Overview of Indian social, political and economic Library: 338.93/EDI/87/25104.
systems and their implications for decision making by individual
4. Mancuso, Josheph (1974). The Entrepreneurs Handbook Vol. I & 2
entrepreneurs. Globalisation and the emerging business / entrepreneurial
Artech House Inc. USA.
environment. Concept of entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial and managerial
characteristics; managing an enterprise; motivation and entrepreneurship 5. Patel V.G. (1987) Entrepreneurships Development Programme in
development; importance of planning, monitoring, evaluation and follow India and its relevance to Developing Countries, Entrepreneurship
up; managing competition; entrepreneurship development programs; SWOT Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, NISIET Library:
analysis, Generation, incubation and commercialization of ideas and 338.93(540)/PAT/87/25103.
innovations. Government schemes and incentives for promotion of
entrepreneurship. Government policy on Small and Medium Enterprises 6. Rao, T.V.(1974) Development of an Entrepreneurs Behaviouristic
(SMEs) / SSIs. Export and Import Policies relevant to agriculture sector. Model, Technical Paper no. 51, (Mimeographed), Ahmedabad,
Venture capital. Contract farming and joint ventures, public-private Indian Institute of Management.
partnerships. Overview of agri inputs industry. Characteristics of Indian
agricultural processing and export industry. Social Responsibility of
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Business. Communication Skills: Structural and functional grammar; w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
meaning and process of communication, verbal and non-verbal and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
communication; listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation
skills; field diary and lab record; indexing, footnote and bibliographic
procedures. Reading and comprehension of general and technical articles,
prcis writing, summarizing, abstracting; individual and group
presentations, impromptu presentation, public speaking; Group discussion.
Organizing seminars and conferences.

Practical: Listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation skills;
field diary and lab record; indexing, footnote and bibliographic procedures.
Reading and comprehension of general and technical articles, prcis
writing, summarizing, abstracting; individual and group presentations.
COURSE TITLE : WATER MANAGEMENT References:
COURSE No : AGRO-221 1. Irrigation: Theory & Practices by A.M. Michael.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Water Management: Priniciples and Practies by R.A. Singh and
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER S.R. Singh.
3. Irrigation by A.M. Michael and T.P. Ojha.
Theory: 4. Conserving Soil By M.P. Butler.
Irrigation- definition and objectives, water resources and irrigation 5. Elements of Soil conservation by H.H. Bennett.
development in India and Chhattisgarh; Soil plant water relationships 6. Soil conservation in India by Rama Rao.
(concept and basic terms); Methods of soil moisture estimation, 7. Hand Book of Agriculture ICAR Publication.
evapotranspiration and crop water requirement; effective rainfall, 8. Introduction to agronomy and soil and water management by V.G.
scheduling of irrigation; Methods of irrigation: surface, subsurface, Vaidya and K.R. Sahatrabudhe.
sprinkler and drip irrigation; measurement of irrigation water, Irrigation 9. Irrigation practice and Water Management by L.D. Doneen and
efficiency and water use efficiency, conjunctive use of water, irrigation D.W. Westcot, FAO, 1984.
water quality and its management. Water requirements of different crops.
Watershed management- definition and concept. Drainage- importance and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
methods. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

Practical:
1. Determination of bulk density, soil moisture content by
gravimetric method, tensiometer, electrical resistance block and
moisture meter.
2. Determination of field capacity and infiltration rate.
3. Measurement of irrigation water through flumes and weirs.
4. Calculation of irrigation water requirement (Problems).
5. Demonstration of different methods of irrigation.
6. Visit to farmers field and cost estimation of drip irrigation system.
7. Demonstration of filter cleaning, fertigation, injection and flushing
of laterals.
8. Measurement of emitter discharge rate, wetted diameter and
calculation of emitter discharge variability.
9. Erection and operation of sprinkler irrigation system;
10. Determination of water quality parameters (EC, pH).
COURSE TITLE : BREEDING OF FIELD & HORTICULTURAL CROPS 9. Parentage of released varieties/hybrids.
COURSE No : APB-221 10. Problems on Hardy, Weinberg Law.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 11. Study of quality characters.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 12. Sources of donors for different characters.
13. Visit to seed production and certification plots.
14. Visit to AICRP trials and programmes.
Theory: 15. Visit to grow out test plots; Visit to various research stations; Visit to
Breeding objectives and important concepts of breeding self pollinated, other institutions.
cross pollinated and vegetatively propagated crops; Hardy-Weinberg Law; 16. Emasculation and Hybridization techniques; Handling of segregating
Study in respect of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives and forms, generations, pedigree methods; Handling of segregating generations, bulk
Cereals, (rice, wheat, maize, millets, sorghum, bajra, ragi); Pulses (redgram, methods; Handling of segregating generations, back cross methods; Field
greengram / blackgram, soybean); Oilseeds (Groundnut, sesame, sunflower, lay out of experiments; Field trials, maintenance of records and registers;
safflower, castor, mustard) etc. Fibers (Cotton, kenaf, roselle, jute) etc. Estimation of Heterosis and inbreeding depression; Estimation of
Major breeding procedures for development of hybrids / varieties of various Heritability, GCA and SCA; Estimation of variability parameters;
Parentage of released varieties/hybrids; Problems on Hardy, Weinberg
crops; Plant Genetic Resources, their conservation and utilization in crop Law; Study of quality characters; Sources of donors for different
improvement; Ideotype concept in crop improvement; Breeding for characters; Visit to seed production and certification plots; Visit to AICRP
resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, Variability in pathogens and pests; trials and programmes; Visit to grow out test plots; Visit to various
Mechanisms of resistance in plant to pathogens and pest; Genetic basis of research stations; Visit to other institutions
adaptability to unfavourable environments; Definition of biometrics,
assessment of variability i.e., additive, dominance and epistasis and their Reference:
differentiation; Genotype x Environment interaction and influence on 1. Essentials of Plant Breeding , By singh, Phundan, Kalyani Publishers
yield/performance. IPR and its related issues. Vegetables (Tomato, bhindi, Ludhiana/ New Delhi.
chilli, cucumbers); Flowers crops (Chrysanthemum, rose, galardia, gerbera 2. Plant Breeding, Singh, B.D. Kalyani Publishers. New Delhi/ Ludhiana.
3. Objectivies in genetics and plant breeding By Singh, Phundan, Kalyani
& marigold); Fruit crops (aonla, guava, mango, custard apple, banana, Publishers Ludhiana/ New Delhi.
papaya); Major breeding procedures for development of hybrids / varieties 4. Breeding asian Field Crops, Poehlman, J.N. and Borthakur, D.N. , Oxford
of various crops. and IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi, (English & Hindi Edition).
Practical: 5. Plant Breeding, theory & practices by V.L. Chopra.
1. Emasculation and Hybridization techniques. 6. ikni iztuu fl)kar ,oa fof/k;ka& ch- Mh- flag] dY;k.kth ifCyklZ] yqf/k;kukA
2. Handling of segregating generations, pedigree methods. 7. izk;ksfxd ikni iztuu] HkwisUnz jk;] mRRj iznsk fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] y[kuA
3. Handling of segregating generations, bulk methods. 8. izk;ksfxd ouLifr foKku& lksedkUr kekZ e-iz- fgUnh xzUFk vdkneh] HkksikyA
4. Handling of segregating generations, back cross methods. 9. Breeding of Horticulture crops : Kumar N. New India Pub. Co.
5. Field lay out of experiments; Field trials, maintenance of records and 10. Seed production technology of vegetables Prabhakar Singh and
registers. B.S.Asati, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
6. Estimation of Heterosis and inbreeding depression. 11. Commercial Flowers Bose,T.K. and L.P.Yadav (Eds) 1988. Naya
7. Estimation of Heritability, GCA and SCA. Prokash Calcutta.
8. Estimation of variability parameters. 12. Vegetable breeding vol. I.II. & III : Dr. G. Kalloo, Panima Education book
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN agency, New Delhi.
IGKV, RAIPUR w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 13. Fruits tropical and subtropical vol. I & II : T. Bose, S.K. Mitra & D.
2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008 and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008) Sanyal, Naya Udyog, Calcutta.
COURSE TITLE : AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, References:
TRADE AND PRICES 1. Acharya, S.S. and Agrawal, N.L. Agricultural Marketing in India,
COURSE No : AEC-221 Oxford and IBH Publishing Co, New Delhi
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Memoria, C.B. and Joshi, R.L., Principles and Practice of
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER marketing in India, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad.
3. Agrawal, N.L. Bhartiya Krishi Ka Arthtantra, Rajasthan Hindi
Theory : Granth Academy, Jaipur (Hindi).
Agricultural Marketing: Concepts and Definition, Scope and subject matter, 4. Arora, Vijay Pal Singh, Prakashan Nideshalay, G.B. Pant
Market and Marketing: Meaning, Definitions, Components of a market, University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar ( Hindi ).
Classification. Market structure, Conduct, performance. Marketing 5. Kahlon, A.S, and Tyagi R.S. Agricultural Price Policy in India,
structure, Market functionaries or agencies, Producers surplus: Meaning, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi.
Types of producers surplus, marketable surplus. Marketed surplus, 6. Maji, C.C. and Bhattacharya, A, GATT and Agricultural Exports-
importance, Factors affecting Marketable surplus. Marketing channels: Hopes and Realities, NCAP, New Delhi.
Meaning, Definition, Channels for different products. Market integration, 7. Tripathi .Export in economic growth, International Book House.
Meaning, Definition, Types of Market Integration. Marketing efficiency: 8. Singh, Gursharan Kainth, Export potential of Indian Agriculture.
Meaning, Definition, Marketing costs, Margins and price spread, Factors Regency Publications, New Delhi.
affecting the cost of marketing, Reasons for higher marketing costs of farm 9. Nagpal, Current, Issues in the World Trsde Policies, International
commodities, Ways of reducing marketing costs. Theories of International Book House, New Delhi.
Trade: Domestic Trade, Free trade, International Trade, GATT, WTO, 10. Kohls, R. L. and N. Uhl. Joseph (1980). Marketing of Agricultural
Implications of AOA. Market access, Domestic support, Export subsidies, Products, Collier Macmillan, New York.
EXIM-Policy & Ministerial conferences. Cooperative Marketing. State 11. Shephard, G. E. Agricultural Price Analysis. Iowa State
Trading. Ware Housing Corporation; Central and State, Objectives, University Press, Ames, Iowa.
Functions, Advantages. Food Corporation of India: Objectives and 12. Taha, A and Hamdy (1999). Operations Research : An
Functions. Quality Control, Agricultural Products, AGMARK. Price Introduction. Prentice HaIl, New Delhi
Characteristics of agricultural product process, Meaning, Need for
Agricultural Price Policy. Risk in Marketing: Meaning and importance,
Types of Risk in Marketing. Speculations and Hedging, Futures trading, ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Contract farming. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

Practical: Identification of marketing channels; Study of Rythu Bazars,


Regulated markets; Study of unregulated markets; Study of livestock
markets; Price spread analysis; Visit to market institutions, NAFED; Study
of SWC, CWC and STC; Analysis of information of daily prices; Marketed
and marketable surplus of different commodities.
COURSE TITLE : DISEASES OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS References:
AND MANAGEMENT 1. Pod rog shastra - S.M. Kumar
COURSE No : APP-221 2. Pod rog vigyan - B.P. Singh
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 3. Plant diseases - R.S. Singh
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 4. Diseases of Crop Plants in India - G. Rangaswami
5. Vegetable Diseases - R.S. Singh
Theory : 6. Diseases of fruit crops - V.K. Gupta & S.K. Sharma
7. Diseases of fruit crops - V.N. Pathak
Economic Importance, symptoms, cause, disease cycle and integrated
management of diseases of: citrus (canker, gummosis, citrus decline)
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR w.
mango (malformation, anthracnose powdery mildew), banana (bunchy e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008 and
62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
top, panama wilt, moko disease), grapevine (powdery mildew, downy
mildew), papaya (leaf curl, mosaic, stem rot), guava (wilt), apple (scab,
fire blight), chilli (anthracnose, leaf curl), brinjal (blight, wilt, little leaf),
zinger (rhizome rot), colocasia (phytopthora blight), bhendi (yellow vein
mosaic, leaf spot), coriander (stem gall), potato (early blight, late blight,
mosaic) crucifers, (club root, black rot), cucurbits( powdery mildew,
downy mildew), tomato (early blight, late blight,leaf curl, wilts), beans
(yellow mosaic, anthracnose), (onion purple blotch), coconut (bud rot,
stem bleeding), betelvine (phytopthora blight), coffee (rust), tea (blister
blight), rose (die back, podery mildew), chrysanthemum (root rot , bacterial
blight)

Practical: Diseases of beans, citrus, guava, & sapota; Diseases of papaya,


banana, pomegranate & ber; Diseases of mango, grapes & apple; Diseases of
chilli, brinjal & bhendi; Diseases of potato, tomato & crucifers; Diseases of
cucurbits, onion & betelvine; Diseases of oil palm, coconut, tea, coffee;
Diseases of rose, chrysanthemum. Field visits at appropriate time during the
semester.
Note: Students should submit 50 pressed, well mounted diseased specimens
in three installments during the semester.
COURSE TITLE : LIVE-STOCK PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT Practical:
COURSE No : AVET-221 1. Body parts of different categories of animals.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Methods for judging and culling of animals.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 1ST YEAR / 1ST SEMESTER 3. Methods for identification of farm animals.
4. Computation of ratio for different categories of animals.
Theory : 5. Design and layout of housing for cattle and poultry.
1. Importance of Livestock in Indian Economy. 6. Different methods of injection and procedure.
2. Important Exotic and Indian breeds of Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep 7. Structure of poultry egg, selection and care of hatching egg.
and Swine. 8. Visit to livestock farms and economics of livestock production.
3. Housing for different categories of Livestock.
Objectives, Advantages, Selection of site, Different systems of
housing with space requirement. References:
4. Care and Management of newborn calves, growing heifers, Cows 1. A Textbook of Animal Husbandry - G.C. Banerjee.
at/after parturition. 2. Handbook of Animal Husbandry - ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan
5. Feeding for different categories of livestock. Bhawan, New Delhi.
Feed and fodders for animals, Principles of feeding, Different 3. Poultry Production - B. Panda and S.C. Mahapatra.
types of ration, Feeding of calves, growing heifers and dairy cows. 4- i'kqikyu ,oa i'kqfpfdRlk foKku & nsoukjk;.k ik.Ms;
6. Selection and Breeding of livestock. 5. Animal Nutrition in the Tropics - S.K. Ranjhan
Different systems of breeding, Factors affecting fertility in 6. Poultry Production - R.A. Singh, Kalyani Publicsher, New Delhi
livestock, Artificial Insemination, Definition, Objectives, 7. Handbook of Animal Husbandry - K.C. Mahanta
Techniques, Advantages of A.I. 8- vk/kqfud dqDdqV ikyu & MkW- 'krohj flag] d`f"k vuqla/kku Hkou] iwlk] ubZ fnYyhA
7. Milking of Cow. 9. Livestock Production and Management
Different type of milking, Measures for clean milk production, N.S.R. Sastry and C.K. Thomas
Factors affecting milk yield and its composition, Milk Secretion,
Milk Let- down.
8. Disease control measures, Management of Infectious and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Contagious diseases of livestock and Preventive measures. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
9. Cost of production of milk, Economical units of cattle, buffalo,
sheep, goat and swine.
10. Poultry Production.
Important Indian and foreign breeds of poultry, Different systems
of housing and Breeding, Management of chick, Grower and Layer
birds, Incubation and hatching, Management of incubator during
incubation, Diseases of poultry, vaccination schedule.
COURSE TITLE : SOIL CHEMISTRY, FERTILITY Reference:
AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT 1. Soil Conditions and Plant Growth by MB Russel Published by
COURSE No : ASOIL-221 English Lenguage Book Society/Longman.
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Nature and Properties of Soils by NC Brady
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 3. Management of Soil Quality for Sustainable Agriculture by B
Mishra Atlas Book & Periodicals, New Delhi.
4. Fundamentals of Soil Science by ISSS, New Delhi.
Theory:
5. Soil Chemistry by Bear.
Soil as a source of plant nutrients. Essential and beneficial elements,
6. Soil Fertility and Fertilizer by Tisdale Nelson and Buston.
criteria of essentiality, forms of nutrients in soil , mechanisms of nutrient
7. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition by Kanwar and Chopra.
transport to plants, factors affecting nutrient availability to plants. Measures
8. Introduction to soil and Plant Growth by Donahue.
to overcome deficiencies and toxicities. Problem soils acid, salt affected
and calcareous soils, characteristics, nutrient availabilities. Reclamation
mechanical, chemical and biological methods. Fertilizer and insecticides
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
and their effect on soil water and air. Irrigations water Quality of w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
irrigation water and its appraisal. Indian standards for water quality. Use of and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
saline water for agriculture. Soil fertility Different approaches for soil
fertility and productivity evaluation. Methods, Soil testing Chemical
methods. critical levels of different nutrients in soil. Plant analysis DRIS
methods, critical levels in plants. Rapid tissue tests. Indicator plants.
Biological method of soil fertility evaluation. Soil test based fertilizer
recommendations to crops and calculation of nutrient through different
fertiliers . Factors influencing nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in respect of N,
P, K. Source,method and scheduling of nutrients (macro & micro) for
different soils and crops grown under rainfed and irrigated conditions.

Practical:
1. Principles of analytical Instruments (Colorimetry and flame
photometry.
2. Atomic absorption spectrometer) and their calibration and
applications.
3. Estimation of available N, P, K, S, and Zn in soils.
4. Determination of quality parameters of irrigation water.
5. Determination of Lime requirement and gypsum requirement of
problem soils.
6. Estimation of N, P and K in plants.
7. Soil Testing and Analysis: Plant, Water and Pesticides Residues by
Pati Ram Atalas Book and Periodicals New Delhi.
COURSE TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER Practical:
APPLICATIONS
Study of Computer Components; Booting of Computer and its Shut Down
COURSE NO. : AST-221
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) Practice of some fundamental DOS Commands, TIME, DATE, DIR,
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd Year 2nd Semester COPY, FORMAT, VOL, LABEL, PATH
Practicing WINDOWS Operating System, Use of Mouse, Title Bar,
Minimum, Maximum and Close Buttons, Scroll Bars, Menus and Tool
Theory: Bars; WINDOWS Explorer, Creating Folders, COPY and PASTE
Introduction to Computers, Anatomy of Computers, Input and Output functions
Devices; Units of Memory, Hardware, Software and Classification of MSWORD: Creating a Document, Saving and Editing in MSWORD, Use
Computers; Personal Computers, of options from Tool Bars, Format Insert and Tools (Spelling & Grammar)
Types of Processors, booting of Computer, warm and cold booting, Alignment of text in MSWORD, Creating a Table, Merging of Cells,
Computer Viruses, Worms and Vaccines Column and Row width
Operating System- Disk Operating System (DOS)and WINDOWS: Some MSEXCEL: Creating a Spreadsheet. Alignment of rows, columns and cells
fundamental DOS Commands, FORMAT, DIR, COPY, PATH, LABEL, using Format tool bar; MSEXCEL; Entering Expressions through the
VOL, MD, CD and DELTREE, Rules for naming files in DOS and Types formula tool bar and use of in built functions, SUM, AVERAGE, STDEV;
of files. MSEXCEL: Data Analysis using inbuilt Tool Packs, Correlation &
WINDOWS: GUL, Desktop and its elements, WINDOWS Explorer, Regression, Creating Graphs and Saving with & without data.
working with files and folders; setting time and date, starting and shutting MSACCESS: Creating Database, Structuring with different types of fields;
down of WINDOW. Anatomy of a WINDOW, Title Bar, Minimum, MS Power Point: Preparation of slides on Power Point; Transforming the
Maximum and Close Buttons, Scroll Bars, Menus and Tool Bars data of WORD, EXCEL and ACCESS to other format.
Application MSWORD: Word, processing and units of document, features Internet browsing: Browsing Web Page and Creating of E-mail ID.
of word-processing packages. Creating, Editing, Formatting and Saving a
document in MSWORD References:
MSEXCEL: Electronic Spreadsheets, concept, packages. Creating, Editing 1. Computer Fundamentals by B. Ram
and saving a spreadsheet with MSEXCEL; Use of in-built Statistical and 2. Computers Today by Basandra
other functions and writing expressions; Use of Date Analysis Tools,
3. Introduction to Computers by Rajaraman
Correlation and Regression, t-test for two-sample and ANOVA with one-
way Classification, Creating Graphs 4. PC Software for Windows 98 Made Simple by R.K. Taxali
MS Power Point: Features of Power Point Package. 5. Computer Fundamentals by Balaguruswamy
6- jSfiMsDl dEI;wVj dkslZ
MSACCESS: Concept of Database, Units of database, creating database;
Principles of Programming: Flow Charts and Algorithms, illustration
through examples. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
Internet: World Wide Web (WWW), Concepts, Web Browsing and and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Electronic Mail.
COURSE TITLE : SPICES, AROMATIC, MEDICINAL 3. Spices and Condiments Purthi,J.S. 2006, National Book
AND PLANTATION CROPS Trust India A.S.Green Park, New Delhi.
COURSE No : AHORT-221 4. Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Aaviskar Publishers
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) Distributors, Jaipur, Rajadthan.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER
5. Text Book of Plantation Crops, Pillai,K.h. (1984). Vikram
Publication New Delhi.
Theory: 6. Spices and Plantation Crops Shanmugavelu, K.G. and
Importance and cultivation technology of Spices ginger, turmeric, pepper, Madhaorao, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam.
cardamom, coriander, cumin, fenugreek; Aromatic crops lemon grass,
citronella, palmarose, vetiver, geranium, dawana; Plantation crops COURSE TITLE : PRACTICAL CROP PRODUCTION - II
coconut, arecanut, betelvine, cashew, cocoa, coffee, oilpalm; Medicinal COURSE No : AGRO-222
plants diascoria, rauvolfia, opium, ocimum, perwinkle, aloe, guggul, CREDIT HOURS : 1 (0+1)
belladonna, nuxvomica, Solanum khasiamum , aonla, senna, plantago, YEAR/SEMESTER : 2nd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTERPractical:
stevia,coleus and Acorus. Crop planning, raising field crops in multiple cropping systems: Field
preparation, seed treatment, nursery raising, sowing, nutrient management,
Practical: Botanical description and identification of aromatic plants; water management, weed management and management of insect-pests and
Identification of varieties in spices and plantation crops; Identification of diseases of crops harvesting, threshing, drying, winnowing, storage and
medicinal plants; Propagation techniques in aromatic and spice crops; marketing of produce. Preparation of balance sheet including cost of
Selection of mother palm, and seed nuts in coconut and oil palm; Study of cultivation, net returns per student as well as per team of a group of
identification of aromatic plants; Distillation procedures for aromatic students.
crops; Propagation methods in plantation crops; Propagation and planting
methods in turmeric; Propagation and planting techniques in ginger; References:
Harvesting procedures in aromatic plants; Processing and curing of spices 1. Bharat ki Fasle Chhidda Singh and Om Prakash.
(ginger, turmeric and black pepper); Training methods in betelvine; 2. Bharat ki Pramukh Fasle Kalicharan Sharma.
Rejuvenation practices in cashewnut; Products byproducts of spices and 3. Kharif and Rabi ki Fasle Om Prakash.
plantation crops; Procedures for oleoresin extraction; Visit to local 4. Sasya Vigyan Jagannath Singh.
commercial plantations. Aromatic & medicinal plant nurseries and seed 5. Hand Book of Agriculture: ICAR.
spices field. 6. Scientific crop production: C. Thakur.
7. Field Crops: Y.M. Iyer.
Reference: 8. Cereal Crops: W.H. Leonard and J.H. Martin.
1. Masalo ki Kheti Dr.R.K.Sharma, Dr.D.S.Bhati and 9.
Dr.B.N.Bhatta, I.C.A.R., New Delhi.
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
2. Sagandhiya Phaudho Ki Kheti Virendra Chandra, I.C.A.R., w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
New Delhi. and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Practical:
1. Identification of weeds and preparation of weed herbarium.
COURSE TITLE : WEED MANAGEMENT 2. Survey of weeds in crop fields and other habitats.
COURSE No : AGRO-311 3. Calculations on weed control efficiency, weed index and
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) economics of weed control practices
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER 4. Herbicide label information and computation of herbicide doses.
5. Study of herbicide application equipment and calibration.
Theory: 6. Practical on integrated weed management practices- manual,
Weeds: Introduction, harmful and beneficial effects, classification, mechanical and chemical in selected crops.
propagation and dissemination; Weed biology and ecology, crop weed 7. Preparation of list of commonly available herbicides.
8. Study of phytotoxicity symptoms of herbicides in different crops.
association, crop weed competition and allelopathy (crop weed 9. Biology of nut sedge, bermuda grass, parthenium, melilotus and
interference). Concepts of weed prevention, control and eradication; echinochloa .
10. Tours and visits of problem areas.
Methods of weed control: physical, cultural, chemical and biological
methods. Integrated weed management; Herbicides: advantages and Reference:
1. Manual of weed control: N.C. Joshi.
limitation of herbicide usage in India, Herbicide classification, 2. Weed control as a science: G.C. Klingman.
formulations, methods of application; Introduction to Adjuvants and their 3. Principles of weed science: V.S. Rao
4. Weed control: A.S. Crafts and W.W. Robbins.
use in herbicides; herbicide absorption, movement/translocation in soil and 5. Modern weed science: O.P. Gupta
plants. Mode of action and mechanism of action of herbicides- definition
and differences. Introduction to selectivity of herbicides; Compatibility of
herbicides with other agro chemicals; Weed management in major field and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
horticultural crops, shift of weed flora in cropping systems, aquatic and and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

problematic weeds and their control. Indices of weeds and weed


management.
COURSE TITLE : PRACTICAL CROP PRODUCTION - I COURSE TITLE : RAINFED AGRICULTURE
COURSE No : AGRO-312 COURSE NO : AGRO-313
CREDIT HOURS : 1 (0+1) CREDIT HOURSL : 2 (2+0)
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER

Theory:
Practical: Rainfed farming : Definition, importance and Charactersitics.
Crop planning, raising field crops in multiple cropping systems: Field Dry farming : Definition, importance and extent. Factors affecting crop
production under rainfed and dry farming areas Climatic factor, Soil
preparation, seed treatment, nursery raising, sowing, nutrient management, Factors, Plant factors and management factors.
water management, weed management and management of insect pests and Management of rainfed and dryland farming Water management,
Soil management, Crop management, Efficient crop and verities for the
diseases of crops harvesting, threshing, drying, winnowing, storage and region, Organic and bio fertilizer management and Social management.
marketing of produce. Preparation of balance sheet including cost of Important cropping system.
Technology for dryland farming Agronomical methods of water
cultivation, net returns per student as well as per team of a group of conservation, Tillage, Mulching, contouring, Trenching and pitting,
students. Terracing, Waterways, Farm ponds
Crop planning based on storage moisture capacity of the soils and
moisture availability period land use capability classification.
Moisture conservation practices to increase infiltration and reduce
References: water losses and runoff, Runoff collection and its effective utilization for
1. Bharat ki Fasle Chhidda Singh and Om Prakash. crops and cropping systems. Contingent plans for aberrant weather
2. Bharat ki Pramukh Fasle Kalicharan Sharma. conditions, moisture stress, drought, excess moisture etc.
Reference :
3. Kharif and Rabi ki Fasle Om Prakash. 1. Hand book of Agriculture ICAR
4. Sasya Vigyan Jagannath Singh. 2. Soil Erosion and Conservation By R.P. Tripathi and H.P.
Singh.
5. Hand Book of Agriculture: ICAR. 3. Soil Conservation in India- Rama Rao.
6. Scientific crop production: C. Thakur. 4. Principals of Agronomy- Raddy and Raddy
5. Principals of Agronomy- S.R.Raddy
7. Field Crops: Y.M. Iyer. 6. Dryland Farming Arupratan Ghosh & P.K.Jana
8. Cereal Crops: W.H. Leonard and J.H. Martin. 7. Principals and practices of dryland Agriculture K. Govindan
& V. Thirumurugan

ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR


w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY banana, sapota, mango, sapota. Identification of equipment and machinery
COURSE No : AHORT-311 used is preservation of fruits and vegetables. Preservation by drying and
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) dehydration. Preparation of jam, jelly and marmalades. Preparation of
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER squash, cordials and syrups. Preparation of chutneys, pickles sauces and
ketchup. Visit to local processing units. Visit to local market yards and cold
storage units. Visit to local market and packing industries.
Theory:
Importance of post harvest technology in horticultural crops. Maturity Reference:
indices, harvesting and post harvest handling of fruits and vegetables. 1. Phal Parirakshan Siddhant Evam Vidhiya Dr. Shyam Sundar
Maturity and ripening process. Factors affecting ripening of fruits, and Shrivastava, Central Book House, Raipur.
vegetables. Pre harvest factors affecting quality on post harvest shelf life of
2. Fruit and Vegetable Preservation: Principles and Practices
fruits and vegetables. Factors responsible for detioration of harvested fruits
Dr.R.P. Shrivastava and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, IBDC, New Delhi.
and vegetables. Chemicals used for hastening and delaying ripening of
fruits and vegetables. Methods of storage precooling, prestorage 3. Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables G.S.Siddappa, I.C.A.R.
treatments, low temperature storage, controlled atmospheric storage, New Delhi.
hypobaric storage, irradiation and low cost storage structures. Various 4. Home Scale Processing and Preservation of Fruits and
methods of packing, packaging materials and transport. Packing technology Vegetables C.F.T.R.I. Mysore.
for export. Fabrication of types of containers, cushioning material, vacuum 5. Phal Parirakshan Siddhant Evam Vidhiya Dr. Shyam Sundar
packing, poly shrink packing, specific packing for export of mango, banana, Shrivastava, Central Book House, Raipur.
grapes kinnow, sweet orange, and mandarin etc. Importance and scope of
6. Phal Aur Sabjiyon Ka Parikshan Dr.Dalpat Singh Khurdiya,
fruit and vegetable preservation in India. Principles of preservation by heat,
low temperature, chemicals and fermentation. Unit layout selection of site ICAR, New Delhi.
and precautions for hygienic conditions of the unit. Preservation through
canning, bottling, freezing, dehydration, drying, ultraviolet and ionizing
radiations. Preparation of jams, jellies, marmalades, candies, crystallized ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and glazed fruits, preserves, chutneys, pickles, ketchup, sauce, puree, and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
syrups, juices, squashes and cordials Spoilage of canned products,
biochemical, enzymatic and microbial spoilage. Preservatives, Colours
permitted and prohibited in India.

Practical: Practice in judging the maturity of various fruits and vegetables.


Conservation of zero energy cool chambers for on farm storage. 3& 4.
Determination of physiological loss in weight (PLW), total soluble solids
(TSS), total sugars, acidity and ascorbic and content in fruits and
vegetables. Packing methods and types of packing and importance of
ventilation. Pre cooling packing methods for export or international trade.
Methods of prolonging storage life. Effect of ethylene on ripening of
COURSE TITLE : FARM-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT References:
AND PROJECT APPRAISAL 1. Wills, Walter,J.1979. An Introduction to Agri-business
COURSE No : AEC-311 Management. The Interstate Printing and Publishers, Inc. Bombay.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Mondy/Sharplin, Management: Concept, Practices and skills,
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER Educational Publishers, Jaipur.
3. Elkins, Management: Structure, functions and practices,
Theory : Educational Publisher, Jaipur.
Agribusiness: Meaning, Definition, Structure of Agribusiness, (Input, Farm, 4. Render, B.Quantitative Analysis for Management, Educational
Product Sectors). Importance of Agribusiness in the Indian Economy, Publishers, Jaipur.
Agricultural Policy. Agribusiness Management, Distinctive features, 5. Mondy and Neo, Personnel: The Management of Human
Importance of Good Management, Definitions of Management. Educational Publishers, Jaipur.
Management Functions, Planning, Meaning, Definition, Types of Plans 6. M.C.Shukla, Business Organization and Management, S.Chand
(Purpose or Mission, Goals or Objectives, Strategies, Polices, Procedures, and Company, New Delhi.
rules, programmes, Budget) characteristics of sound plan, Steps in 7. Y.K.Bhushan, Fundamentals of Business Organization and
planning, Organisation, Staffing, Directing, Motivation, Ordering, Management, Sultan Chand and Sons, Delhi-6.
Leading, Supervision, Communication, control. Capital Management. 8. W.David Downey, John, K. Trockey Agri-Buniness Management,
Financial Management of Agribusiness: Importance of Financial Mc FRAWHILL International Book Company, New Delhi.
Statements, Balance sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Analysis of Financial 9. Kenneth D. Dubt.Principles of Management in Agricultural
statements. Agro-based Industries: Importance and Need, Classification of Business, Reston Publishing Company, Prentice Hall Company,
Industries, Types of Agro-based Industries, Institutional arrangement, Reston, Virgins.
Procedure to set up agro-based industries, Constraints in establishing agro- 10. Koontz, Harold and Weihrich, Heinz (1996). Essentials of
based industries. Marketing Management: Meaning, Definitions, Marketing Management Mc Graw Hill, Singapore.
Mix, 4Ps of Marketing. Mix, Market segmentation, Methods of Market, 11. Kotler, Philip (1999). Marketing Management; Analysis Planning
Product life cycle. Pricing policy, Meaning, pricing method. Prices at and Control, Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
various stages of Marketing. Project, definitions, project cycle, 12. Mansfield, Edwin (1998). Managerial Economics. Wiley.
Identification, Formulation, Appraisal, Implementation, Monitoring and 13. Robbins, P. Stephen (1999). Organizational Behaviour, Prentice
evaluation, Appraisal and Evaluation techniques, NPW, BCR, IRR, N/K Hall, New Delhi
ratio, sensitivity analysis, characteristics of agricultural projects: 14. Sharma, S.P. (1998). Operations Research. Mc Millan, India.
preparation of project reports for various activities in agriculture and allied 15. Van Horne, C. James (1990). Financial Management and Policy.
sectors: Dairying, poultry, fisheries, agro-industries etc. Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
16. Gittinger, G. Price. Project Planning and Appraisal.
Practical: Study of input markets: seed, fertilizers, pesticides. Study of
output markets, grains, fruits, vegetables, flowers. Study of product
markets, retail trade commodity trading, value added products. Study of ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
financing institutions cooperatives commercial banks, RRBs, Agribusiness w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Finance Limited, NABARD; Preparations of projects, Feasibility reports;
Project appraisal techniques; Case study of agro-based industries .
COURSE TITLE : CROP PESTS AND MANAGEMENTI Vegetables : borer.
COURSE NO. : AENT-311 Ginger : Shoot borer, Fly maggot, Rhizome
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) scale.
YEAR/ SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR/ 1st SEMESTER Fruits : Banana : Rhizome weevil, Stem borer
Distribution, biology, nature and symptoms of damage and management Gauva : Bark borer, Oriental fruit fly.
strategies of following crop pests : Pomegranate : Anar butterfly, Fruit fly.
Theory: Cashew : Tea mosquito bug, cashew stem and
Cereals : Rice - Gall midge, Stem borer, Leaf and root borer.
plant hoppers, Leaf folder, Case Sapota : Leaf webber, Fruit fly,
worm, Army worm, Swarming Practical: Identification of pests, their damage symptoms and management
caterpillar, Gundhi bug. of the crops mentioned ` under theory. Collection and preservation of pests
Sorghum & Stem borer, Sorghum shoot fly. and their damaged materials.
Maize :- References:
1. A Textbook of Agricultural Entomology by H.S. Pruthi.
Pulses : Urid, Moong :- Pea pod borer, Red hairy caterpillar
2. Entomology in India, By Entomological Society of India.
Soybean :- Girdle beetle, Stem fly, Hairy 3. Some South Indian Insects by T.V. R. Ayyar.
caterpillars. 4. Agricultural Pests of South Asia by A. S. Atwal. & G.S. Dhariwal.
Pigeonpea :- Pod borer, Pod fly, Plume moth, Pod 5. Krishi Kit Vigyan By J.P. Sharma,
bug. 6. Arthik Kit Shastra By O.P. Singh,
Oilseeds: Groundnut :- Aphid, Leaf miner, White grub, Red 7. Krishi Kit Vigyan by Upadhyaya and Mathur.
hairy caterpillar. 8. Applied Agricultural Entomology by L.K. Jha.
9. Faslon ke Hanikarak keet- S.V. Dhamdhere.
Sesamum : Gall fly, Hawk moth, Leaf webber &
10. Insect pests of fruit crops, vegetables & spices & condiments and their
pod borer management by Anand Prakash, J. Rao and V. Nandagopal.
Castor : Castor semi looper, Capsule borer, 11. Text book of applied Entomology Vol.1 by K.P. Shrivastava.
Tussock hairy caterpillar. 12. General and applied Entomology by B.V. David and T.N.
Fibre crop : Cotton : Boll worms, Jassid, Red cotton bug, Ananthakrishnan.
White fly, Aphids. 13. Hand book of Agriculture: ICAR.
Sunnhemp : Sunnhemp hairy caterpillar 14. Hand book of Horticulture: ICAR.
15. Insects & fruits by Bhutani , D.K. Periodical Expert Book Agency, New
Mesta : Spiral borer of Mesta.
Delhi.
Vegetables :- Okhra :- Shoot and fruit borer, Jassid, 16. Faslon ke Haniker keet by Bindra Prasad Khare.
Whitefly. 17. Phalon ke Hanikarak keet by Virendra Kumar Sharma.
Brinjal : Shoot and fruit borer, Stem borer, 18. Sabjiyon ke Haniker keet by Virendra Kumar Sharma.
Mite.
Chilly : Thrips, Fruit borer. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Sweet potato : Sweet potato weevil. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Moringa : Blossom midge, Bud worm.
Cucurbitaceous Red pumpkin beetle, Fruit fly, Vine
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF SEED TECHNOLOGY constructional features for good seed warehouse, measures for pest and disease
COURSE No : APB-311 control, temperature control, Seed marketing, marketing structure, marketing
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) organization, sales generation activities, promotional media, pricing policy;
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd Year / 1st SEMESTER Factors affecting seed marketing.

Theory: Practical:
Introduction & Importance of Seed Production, Seed policy, Seed demand 1. Seed sampling principles and procedure.
forecasting and planning for certified, foundation and breeder seed production, 2. Physical Purity analysis of Field and Horticultural crops.
Deterioration of crop varieties, Factors affecting deterioration and their control; 3. Germination analysis of Field and Horticultural crops
Maintenance of genetic purity during seed production, Seed quality; Definition, 4. Moisture tests of Field and Horticultural crops
Characters of good quality seed, Different classes of seed, Production of nucleus & 5. Viability test of Field and Horticultural crops
breeders seed, Maintenance and multiplication of pre-release and newly released 6. Seed health test of Field and Horticultural crops
varieties in self and cross-pollinated crops; Seed Production, Foundation and 7. Vigour tests of Field and Horticultural crops
certified seed production in maize (varieties, hybrids, synthetics and composites); 8. Seed dormancy and breaking methods
rice (varieties & hybrids); cotton and sunflower (varieties and hybrids); tomato, 9. Grow out tests and electrophoresis for varietal identification
brinjal (varieties and hybrids), chillies and bhendi (varieties and hybrids) onion, 10. Visit to Seed production plots of Maize, Sunflower, Bajra, Rice,
bottle gourd and ridge gourd /Sponge gourd varieties and hybrids); Seed Sorghum, Cotton, Chillies and Vegetables.
certification, phases of certification, procedure for seed certification, field 11. Visit to Seed processing plants
inspection and field counts etc.; Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement, Central Seed 12. Visit to Seed testing laboratories
Committee, Central Seed Certification Board, State Seed Certification Agency, 13. Visit to Grow out testing farms
Central and State Seed Testing Laboratories; Duties and powers of seed 14. Visit to Hybrid Seed Production farms
inspectors, offences and penalties; Seed control order: Seed Control Order 1983, 15. Varietal identification in seed production plots; Planting ratios, isolation
Seed Act 2000 and other issues related to seed quality regulation. Intellectual distance, roguing etc.
Property Rights, Patenting, WTO, Plant Breeders Rights, Varietal Identification
through GrowOut Test and Electrophoresis; Seed Drying: Forced air seed drying, References:
principle, properties of air and their effect on seed drying, moisture equilibrium 1. Seed Technology by Agrawal, R.L Oxford and IBH Pub, Co., New Delhi.
between seed and air, Heated air drying, building requirements, types of air 2. Seed Production Manual NSC and Rockfeller Foundation.
distribution systems for seed drying, selection of crop dryers and systems of heated 3. Techniques in seed Science and Technology Edited by P.K. Agrawal and
air drying, recommended temperature and depth of the seeds, management of seed M. Dadlani, South Asian Publishers, New Delhi.
drying, Planning and layout of seed processing plant; Establishment of seed 4. cht dkf;Zdh ,oa cht ifj{k.k& MkW- QwypUnz xqIr ,oa MkW- jruyky vxzoky vuqokn ,oa
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treatment (Slurry and MistOmatic treater), Seed packing and seed storage,
stages of seed storage, factors affecting seed longevity during storage and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
conditions required for good storage, General principles of seed storage,
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Experimental techniques used in pathogenicity studies with root knot
nematode.
COURSE TITLE : INTRODUCTORY NEMATOLOGY
COURSE No : APP-311 References :
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1)
1. Text book on Introductory Plant Nematology - R.K. Walia and
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER
H.K. Bajaj
2. Pod rog vigyan - B.P. Singh
3. Plant Pathology - G.N. Agrios
Theory :
Introduction: History of phytonematology. Economic importance. General 4. Plant Pathology - R.S. Mehrotra
5. Plant Pathology - P.D. Sharma
characteristics of plant pathogenic nematodes. Nematode general
morphology and biology. Classification of nematodes upto family level
with emphasis on groups containing economically important genera.
Classification of nematodes by habitat. Identification of economically
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
important plant nematodes upto generic level with the help of keys and w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
description. Symptoms caused by nematodes with examples. Study of and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
White tip of paddy, ear cockle of wheat, root knot of tomato & brinjal
.Interaction between plant parasitic nematodes and disease causing fungi,
bacteria and viruses. Different methods of nematode management. Cultural
methods (crop rotation, fallowing, soil amendments, other land management
techniques), physical methods (soil solarisation, hot water treatment)
Biological methods, Chemical methods (fumigants, non fumigants).
Resistant varieties. IDM.

Practical: Methods of survey sampling methods, collection of soil and


plant samples; Extraction of nematodes from soil and plant tissues
following combined Cobbs decantingsieving and Baermann funnel
technique, counting and estimation of plant parasitic nematodes;
Preparation of temporary and permanent mounts; Method of preparation of
perineal patterns for identification of species of Meloidogyne; Study and
identification of most important plant parasitic nematodes with special
reference to their characteristics and symptomtolgyMeloidogyne,
Pratylenchus; Heterodera, Ditylenchus, Globodera, Radopholus,.
COURSE TITLE : FARM POWER, MACHINERY & Constructional details of KVIC & Janatha type biogas plants;
RENEWABLE ENERGY Constructional details of Deen Bandu type biogas plants; Field visit to
COURSE No : AENGG-311 biogas plants; To study and find the efficiency of solar cooker; To study
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) and find the performance of a solar dryers; Study and working of solar
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 1st SEMESTER photovoltaic pumping system; Study and performance evaluation of
domestic solar water heater; Study and performance evaluation; To study
Theory : the performance of different types of wind mills; Field visit to wind mills;
Farm power in India: sources, I.C engines, working principles, two stroke To study the processing of Bio-diesel production from Jatropha.
and four stroke engines, I.C. engine terminology, different systems of I.C.
engine. Tractors, Types, Selection of tractor and cost of tractor power. Reference:
Tillage implements: Primary and Secondary tillage implements, Implements 1. Michael, A.M. and Ojha, T.P. 2004. Principles of Agricultural
for intercultural operations, seed drills, paddy transplanters, plant protection Engineering, Vol. I, Jain Brothers, New Delhi.
equipment and harvesting equipment; Equipment for land development and 2. Jain, S.C. And Rai, C.R. 2001. Farm Tractor Maintenance & Repair.
soil conservation. 3. Culpin, C. 1978. Farm Machinery Granada Publishing Ltd., London.
Energy sources, Introduction, Classification, Energy from 4. Kepner, R.A., Bainer, R. and Barger, E.L. 1987. Principles of Farm
Biomass, Types of biogas plants, constructional details, Biogas production Machinery, C.B.S. Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
and its utilization, Agricultural wastes, Principles of combustion, pyrolysis 5. Smith, H.P. and Wilkes, L.H. 1979. Farm Machinery and Equipment,
and gasification, Types of gasifiers. Solar energy, Solar flat plate and Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
focussing plate collectors, Solar air heaters, Solar space heating and 6. Ali, Irsad. 2000. Farm Machinery and Surveying Kitab Mahal Pvt. Ltd.,
cooling, Solar energy applications / Solar energy gadgets, Solar cookers, Allahabad.
Solar water heating systems, solar grain dryers, Solar photo voltaic 7. Moses, B.O., Frost, K.R. 1968. Farm Power, John Wiley and Sons.
systems, solar lantern, Solar street lights, solar fencing, Solar pumping Inc., New Delhi.
systems. Wind energy, Types of wind mills, Constructional details & 8. Liljedhl, B.L. 1979. Tractors and their Power Units, John Willey and
application of wind mills. Liquid Bio fuels, Bio diesel and Ethanol from Sons. New York.
agricultural produce, its production & uses. 9. Ravindranath, N.H. and Hall, D.D. 1995. Biomass, Energy and
Environment: A Developing Country Perspective from India. Oxford
Practical: Study of different components of I.C. Engine; Study of working University Press, New York.
of four stroke engine; Study of working of two stroke engine; Study of M.B. 10. Pimentel, D. 1980. Handbook of Energy Utilization in Agriculture,
plough, measurement of plough size, different parts, horizontal and vertical CRC Press, Boca Ralon, Florida, USA.
suction, determination of line of pull etc.; Study of disc plough; Study of 11. OECD/IEA, 1991. Guidelines for the Economic Analysis of Renewable
seedcum-fertilizer drills-furrow opener, metering mechanism, and Energy Technology and its Applications. International Energy Agency,
calibration; Study, maintenance and operation of tractor; Learning of tractor France.
driving; Study, maintenance and operation of power tiller; Study of
different parts, registration, alignment and operation of mower. Study of
different inter cultivation equipment in terms of efficiency, field capacity; ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Repairs and adjustments and operation of sprayers; Repairs and adjustments w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
and operation of dusters; Study of paddy transplanters.
COURSE TITLE : PISCICULTURE References :
COURSE No : AFS-311 1. Introduction to fishes- S.S. Khanna.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. A textbook of Fishery Science of India R.B.L. Shrivastava.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd Year / 1st SEMESTER 3. Freshwater Aquaculture R.K. Rath.
5- Hkkjr esa eRL; ikyu & oh- ih- nqcs
Course Outline 6- eNyh ikyu ,d m|ksx & MkW- fooje.k izlkn flUgk
1. Status and scope of Fisheries in India. 7- eNyh ikyu ds u;s vk;ke & MkW- ,-ds- flag
2. Basic morphological features of fish 8. Aquaculture - Kondaia
3. Systematics of cultivable fishes 9. tytho ikyu & Mk- ,- lh- ikaMs
4. Pond ecosystem, oxygen balance, optimum physico chemical
parameters for fish culture, cultivable species, stocking density &
living space.
5. Design & construction of fish farm ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
6. Induced breeding in fishes and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
7. Carp Nursery & rearing management.
8. Composite fish culture: pond preparation, eradication of weeds &
predatory fishes
9. Composite fish culture: liming, manuring, seed stocking, feed
management and harvesting.
10. Integrated fish farming
11. Freshwater prawn farming
12. Major fish diseases and their control
13. Preliminary idea of Capture Fisheries resources and management
in India.

Practical:
1. Identification of common phytoplankton.
2. Identification of common zooplankton.
3. Identification of aquatic weeds.
4. Identification of common aquatic insects
5. Identification of commercially important fishes, weed and
predatory fishes.
6. Life cycle of major carps- Identification of egg, spawn, fry and
fingerlings.
7. Field trip to fish farm and / or reservoir landing centre: Assignment
be submitted of field trip.
COURSE TITLE : DISASTER MANAGEMENT Practical: Methods for assessment of initial and long term damages.
COURSE No : ALWM-311
Preparedness in pre, during and post disasters. Acquaintance with fire-
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1)
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd Year / 1st SEMESTER fighting devices. Life saving appliances and first-aid. Operation and usage
of communication channels and media. Uses of distress signals and
Theory:
technologies. Relief and rehabilitation measures, trauma counseling. Field
Basic concepts: Hazard, risk, vulnerability, disaster, capacity building.
visits and case studies. Group discussion.
Multi-hazard and disaster vulnerability of India. Types of natural and
manmade hazards in fisheries and aquaculture - cyclones, floods, droughts,
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
tsunami, El-nino, algal blooms, avalanches, pollution, habitat destruction, w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
over fishing, introduction of exotic species, landslides, epidemics, loss of
bio-diversity etc. Causes, characteristics and impact of various disasters.
Management strategies: pre-disaster, during disaster and post-disaster. Pre-
disaster: prevention, preparedness and mitigation; different ways of
detecting and predicting disasters; early warning, communication and
dissemination, community based disaster preparedness, structural and non-
structural mitigation measures. During disaster: response and recovery
systems at national, state and local, coordination between different
agencies, international best practices. Post-disaster: Methods for assessment
of initial and long term damages, reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Prevalent national and global management practices in disaster
management. Agencies involved in monitoring and early warnings at
district, state, national and global level. Sea safety and health.
COURSE TITLE : FARMING SYSTEMS AND Reference:
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 1. Jayanthi, C., Devasenapathy, P. and Vennila, C. 2008. Farming
COURSE No : AGRO-321 System : Principles & Practices. Satish Serial Publishing House.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Rangasamy, A. Annadurai, K., Subbian, P. and Chinnusamy, J.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 2002. Farming system in the tropics. Kalyani Publishers, New
Delhi.
3. Farm Management: R.K. Tandon and S.P. Dondhyal.
Theory: 4. Principles and Practices of Agronomy: S.S. Singh.
Farming system- definition, principles advantages and components. Factors 5. Crop management: Indian society of Agronomy and ICAR.
affecting farming system. Farming system model for rainfed and irrigated 6.
situations. Crop diversification- definition, scope and advantages. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV,
Sustainable agriculture- Introduction, definition, goal and current concepts, RAIPUR w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th
BOM 4th August 2008 and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
factors affecting sustainable agriculture. Judging the agricultural
sustainability by ecological, economical and social means. Land, water and
crop production related problems and its management for sustainable
agriculture. Problems and technologies developed for High External Input
Agricultural (HEIA) and Low External Input Agriculture (LEIA) areas in
India.

Practical :
1. Preparation of cropping scheme for irrigated and rainfed situations.
2. Study of existing farming systems in nearby villages.
3. Preparation of farming system models for irrigated and rainfed
situations.
4. Preparation of enriched Farm Yard manure.
5. Preparation of Vermicompost.
6. Visit to urban waste recycling unit; Study of profitable utilization
of agril. wastes.
7. Visit to poultry, piggery, fishery, sericulture, beekeeping,
lacculture and dairy units to study resource allocation, utilization
and economics.
8. Visit to an organic farm to study various components and
utilization.
COURSE TITLE : ORGANIC FARMING Reference:
COURSE No : AGRO-322 1. Dahama, A.K. 2005. Organic Farming for sustainable agriculture.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) Agrobios (India), Jodhpur.
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 2. Veeresh, G.K., Shrivastava, K. and Suiglachar, M.A. 1997.
Organic forming and sustainable Agriculture. Association for
Theory: promotion of organic Farming, Bangalore.
Introduction, concept basic principles, definition relevance in present 3. Palaniappan, S.P. and Anandurai, K. 1999. Organic Farming:
context; Organic production requirements. Role of organic farming for Theory and Practices. Scientific Publication, Jodhpur.
sustainable agricultural production. Crop management in organic farming - 4. Gahlot, D. 2005. Organic Farming, Agrobios (India), Jodhpur.
Choice of crop varieties, conversion period, diversified crops,
contamination control, organic seed, crop rotation, residue management for
animals, organic manures, vermi-composting, green manuring, recycling of ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
organic residues, biofertilizers, Indigenous technology for nutrient w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
management. Soil improvement and amendments. Diseases and pest
management use of biocontrol agents, biopesticides pheromones, trap crops,
bird perches. Weed management- cultural, mechanical and biological.
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), National standards
and norms for organic certification. National and International organic
certification agencies, quality consideration, group certification, inspection,
certification process, processing and handling, labelling, marketing, exports,
organic logo.

Practical :
1. Field visit and raising of organically grown crop.
2. Visit in vermicompost, FYM, Enrichment of bulky organic manure
preparation units.
3. Indigenous technology for nutrient management.
4. Indigenous technology for pest (weed, insect and diseases)
management.
5. Vermicomposting, bulky manures and biofertilizers quality
analysis, grading, packaging, post harvest management.
COURSE TITLE : AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLGOY References :
COURSE No : AMB-321 1. Alexander, M. (1976). Introduction to Soil Microbiology (Willy Eastern Ltd.,
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) New Delhi).
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 2. Allen, A. benton and W.E.Werner (1976). Field Biology and Ecology (Tata-
McGraw Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi)
Theory: 3. Atlas, R.M. (1995). Microorganisms in Our World (Wm. C. Brown Pub.,
Oxford).
4. Atlas, R.M. (1997). Hand Book of Microbiological Media (CRC Press, New
History of Microbiology: Spontaneous generation theory, Role of microbes York).
in fermentation, Applied areas of Microbiology, Metabolism in bacteria: 5. Burn, R.G. and J.H Slater (1982). Experimental Microbial Ecology (Blackwell
ATP generation, chemoautotrophy, photo autotrophy, respiration, Scientific Pub., Edinburg ).
fermentation. Soil Microbiology: Microbial groups in soil, microbial 6. Buscot, F. and A. Varma (eds.) (2005). Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in
transformations of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur, Biological Genesis and Function (Springer Verlag Berlin).
nitrogen fixation. Microflora of rhizosphere and phyllosphere, microbes in 7. Kannaiyan, S., K. Kumar and K. Govindarajan (eds.) (2004). Biofertilizers
composting. Microbiology of water. Beneficial microorganisms in Technology (Scientific Pub., Jodhpur).
Agriculture: Biofertilizer (Bacterial, Cyanobacterial and Fungal), Microbial 8. Motsora, M.R., P.Bhattacharya and Beena Srivastava (1995). Biofertilizer
Technology, Marketing and Usage- A Source Book-cum-Glossary (FDCO,
insecticides, Microbial agents for control of plant diseases, Biodegradation,
New Delhi).
Biogas production, Biodegradable plastics, Plant Microbe interactions. 9. Mukerji, K.G., C.Manoharachary and B.P. Chamola (Eds.) (2002). Techniques
in Mycorrhizal Studies ( Kluwer Academic Pub., Netherlands).
Practical: General instructions, Familiarization with instruments, materials, 10. Nutman, P.S. (1976). Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Plants (Cambridge Univ.
glassware etc. in a microbiology laboratory : Practice of Aseptic methods: Press, London).
I - Evaluation of aseptic technique with Nutrient broth tubes. II- Evaluation 11. Rangaswami, G. and D.T. Bagyaraj (2002). Agricultural Microbiology
of aseptic technique with a Nutrient agar plate. Methods of Sterilization (Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi).
and preparation of media I- Preparation of nutrient broth, nutrient agar 12. Subbarao, N.S.(1993). Biofertilizers in Agriculture and Forestry (Oxford and
plates, nutrient agar slants and nutrient agar stabling; II- Sterilization of IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi).
13. Subbarao, N.S. (2005). Soil Microorganisms and Plant Growth (Oxford &
glassware by Dry heating; III - Sterilization of nutrient broth by Filtration.
IBH Pub. Co., New Delhi).
Plating methods for Isolation and Purification of bacteria I - Isolation of 14. Stainer, R.Y., E.A. Adelberg and J.Ingeaham (1986). The Microbial World
bacteria by Streak plate method. II - Isolation of aerobic spore forming (Prentice Hall, U.S.A.).
bacteria by Enrichment using Streak plate method. III - Checking of purity 15. Vincent, J.M. (1970). A Manual for the Practical Study of the Root Nodule
of a bacterial culture by Streak plating method. Identification of bacteria by Bacteria. (Black Well Scientific Pub, Oxford).
staining methods and Biochemical tests: I Morphological examination of 16. Waksman, Selman A. (1961). Soil Microbiology (John Wiley & Sons, New
bacteria by Simple and Differential staining. II Different biochemical York).
tests for identification of bacterial culture; Enumeration of bacteria: I - 17. Walker, N. (1975). Soil Microbiology (Betterworths, London).
Enumeration of bacteria by Stain slide method. II- Enumeration of bacteria
by Most probable number method. III - Enumeration of bacteria by Pour ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
plate method and Spread plate method. and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : PRODUCTION ECONOMICS References:
AND FARM MANAGEMENT 1. Dhondyal. S.P.. "Farm Management -An Economic Analyst".
COURSE No : AEC-321 Friends Publications. Merrut.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Doll. J .P .& Ozazem. F. "Production Economics Theory with
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER application" Grid Inc. Columbus Chio.
3. Heady. E.O. and Dillon. J.L. "Agricultural Production Function".
Theory : Kalyani Publishers. Ludhiana.
Production Economics: Meaning, Definition, Nature and Scope of 4. Johl. S.S. and Kapoor. T .P ."Fundamental of farm Business
Agricultural Production Economics. Basic concepts and terms. Concepts of Management". Kalyani Publishers. New Delhi.
Production. Production Functions: Meaning, Definition, Types. Laws of 5. Kahlon. A.S. and Singh. K. " Economics of Farm management in
returns: Increasing, Constant and decreasing. Factor Product Relationship. India- Theory and Practices". Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New
Determination of optimum input and output. Factor relationship. Product Delhi.
relationship. Types of enterprise relationships. Returns to scale: Meaning, 6. Sankhayan. P .L. " Introduction to the Economics of Agricultural
Definition, Importance. Farm Management. Economic principles applied to Production. Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
the Organisations of farm business. Types and systems of farming. Farm 7. Singh. K. and Pandey. R.N. Adhunik Farm Prabandh". G.P. Pant
planning and budgeting. Risk and uncertainty. Farm budgeting. Linear Agril. and Tech. University Pant Nagar (Hindi).
programming: Assumptions, Advantages and Limitations of Linear 8. Doll, J.P. and Frank Orazem (1978). Production Economics, Grid
programming. Inc., Columbus, Ohio.
9. Gujarati, D.N.(1995). Basic Econometrics, McGraw Hill,
Practical: Computation of cost concepts; Methods of computation of Singapore.
depreciation; Analysis of Net worth statement; Farm inventory analysis; 10. Heady, E.O. (1968). Economics of Agricultural Production and
Preparation of farm plans and budgets; Types of farm records and Resource Use, Prentice Hall, Inc., New York
accounts; Preparation of profit and loss account; Break, Even analysis;
Economics analysis of different crop and livestock enterprises; Application
of Farm Management Principles. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : PROTECTED CULTIVATION greenhouses crops and estimation of E.C. in the fustigation solution; The
AND POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY study of various growing media used in raising of greenhouse crops and
COURSE No : AENGG-321 their preparation and pasteurization / sterilization; Visit to commercial
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) green houses; Study of threshers, their components, operation and
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER adjustments; Winnowers, their components, operation and adjustments;
Study of different components of groundnut decorticator; Study of maize
Theory: shellers; Study of castor shellers; Study of improved grain storage structure;
Study of dryers; Study of cleaners & graders.
Green house technology, Introduction, Types of Green Houses; Plant
response to Green house environment, Planning and design of greenhouses,
Reference:
Design criteria of greenhouse for cooling and heating purposes. Green
1. Use of Plastics in Agriculture. 1999. The National Committee on the
house equipment, materials of construction for traditional and low cost
Use of Plastics in Agriculture, New Delhi.
green houses. Irrigation systems used in greenhouses, Typical applications,
2. Shrivastava, P.K., Maheshwari, R.C., Ojha, T.P. and Alam, A.: Plastics
passive solar green house, hot air green house heating systems, green house
in Agriculture.
drying. Cost estimation and economic analysis. Choice of crops for
3. Pandey, P.H. 1998. Principles and Practices of Post-harvest
cultivation under greenhouses, problems / constraints of greenhouse
Technology, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
cultivation and future strategies. Growing media, soil culture, type of soil
4. Arthey, D. and Ashurst, P.R. 1966. Fruit Processing, Chapman and
required, drainage, flooding and leaching, soil pasteurization in peat moss
Hall, New York.
and mixtures, rock wool and other inert media, nutrient film technique
5. Pantastico, E.C.B. 1975. Postharvest Physiology, Handling and
(NFT) / hydroponics. Threshing, threshers for different crops, parts,
Utilization of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits and Vegetables, AVI
terminology, care and maintenance. Winnowing, manual and power
Publishing Co., New Delhi.
operated winnowers, care and maintenance. Groundnut decorticators, hand
6. Ranganna, S. 2000. Handbook of Analysis and Quality Control for
operated and power operated decorticators, principles of working, care and
Fruits and Vegetable Products, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.,
maintenance. Maize shellers & castor shellers. Drying, grain drying, types
New Delhi.
of drying, types of dryers. Storage, grain storage, types of storage
7. Michael, A.M. and Ojha, T.P. 2004. Principles of Agricultural
structures. Fruits and vegetables cleaning, machinery for cleaning of fruits
Engineering, Vol. I, Jain Brothers, New Delhi.
and vegetables, care and maintenance. Grading, methods of grading,
8. Sahay, K.N. and Singh, K.K. 1994. Unit Operations of Agricultural
equipment for grading of fruits and vegetables, care and maintenance. Size
Processing, Vikash Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
reduction. equipment for size reduction care and maintenance. Evaporation,
9. Culpin, C. 1978. Farm Machinery Granada Publishing Ltd., London.
Principle, types of evaporators, quality standards FAQ, ASTA, FPO,
10. Kepner, R.A., Bainer, R. and Barger, E.L. 1987. Principles of Farm
FDA.
Machinery, C.B.S. Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
Practical: Study of different types of green houses based on shape,
construction and cladding materials; Calculation of air rate exchange in an
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
active summer winter cooling system; Calculation of rate of air exchange in w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
an active winter cooling system; Estimation of drying rate of agricultural and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
products inside green house; Testing of soil and water to study its suitability
for growing crops in greenhouses; The study of fustigation requirements for
COURSE TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL AND Service Organisation /Environmental Education Centre; Study of
FORESTRY SCIENCE transpiration and water balance in plants; Visit to a local polluted site.
COURSE No : AFOR-321 A visit to natural forests, plantations, nurseries, Identification of tree species
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) timber, firewood, fodder and ornamental species, Preparation of
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER Herbaraium and seed collection, Layout & preparation of Nursery beds,
Potting mixture and raising seedlings in nursery. Digging of different types
Theory : of pits, pit filling and planting methods.
Scope and importance of environmental studies. Natural resources:
Renewable and renewable resources. Ecosystems: Definition, concept, References :
structure and functions. Producers, consumers and decomposers of an 1. Ecology, Environment and Resource Conservation J.S. Singh,
ecosystem. Energy flow in the ecosystem. Types of ecosystems. Bio- S.P. Singh & S.R. Gupta.
diversity: Definition, classification, threats to biodiversity and its 2. Text book & Environmental studies (UGC, Universities press)
conservation, Environmental pollution: Causes, effects and control of air, Erach Bharucha
water, soil, thermal, noise and marine pollution. Disaster management. 3. Principles and practices of silviculture L.S. Khanna.
Floods, earthquakes, cyclones and land slides. Social issues and the 4. Hand book of Forestry A.P. Dwivedi.
environment, unsustainable to sustainable development. The Environment 5. Silvicultural systems Ramprakash & L.S. Khanna.
Protections Act, The Air Act, The water Act, The Wildlife Protection. Act 6. Ecology E.P. Odum
and Forest Conservation Act. Woman and child welfare, HIV/AIDS and 7. Biodiversity & Sustainable Conservation- Darshan Kumar
Role of information technology on environment and human health. 8. Environmental Pollution and Management P.C. Trivedi
9. Plantation Forestry R.K. Luna
Definition of forest & forestry, Branches of forestry and their relationships, 10. Nursery Technology S.S. Negi
Objectives and scope of silviculture, Locality factors, Forest types of India, 11. ouo/kZu L.S. Khanna
Natural and Artificial regeneration, Establishment Forest Nurseries, Types 12. d`f"k okfudh ds fl)kUr & jkefuokl ,-ds-vkj- lksyd
a h
of forest nurseries, Preparation of nursery stock, Plantation techniques, 13. d`f"k okfudh & ';ke lqUnj JhokLro
Afforestation of problematic site Saline & alkaline soils, Desert areas,
Coastal sands and Ravine lands. Road side, Railway and Farm forestry
plantations; Tending, Definition of silvicultural systems, objectives and
classification of silvucultural systems, clear felling, shelter wood and ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
selection systems. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Practical: Collection, processing and storage of effluent samples:
Determination of Bio-Chemical oxygen demand (BOD) in effluent samples;
Determination of chemical oxygen demand (COD) in effluent sample:
Estimation of dissolved oxygen in effluent samples; Determination of sound
level by using sound level meter; Estimation of species abundance of plants;
Estimation of pesticide contamination in Agro-Ecosystem; Visit to Social
COURSE TITLE : CROPS PESTS AND MANAGEMENT - II Litchi : Litchi bug, Leaf roller, White fly,
COURSE NO. : AENT-321 Black hussain fly, Mite
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) Tamarind : Fruit borers, Mealy bug, Scale insect.
YEAR/ SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR/ 2nd SEMESTER Stored grain Pulse beetle, Rice weevil, Grain
pests : moth, Red rust flour beetle, Khapra
beetle, Lesser grain borer-their
Distribution, biology, nature and symptoms of damage and management biology, damage, preventive and
strategies of following pests: curative methods of control.
Theory:
Cereals : Wheat : Stem borer, Termites. Practical: Identification of pests, their damage symptoms and management
Pulses : Gram : Pod borer, Cut worm. of the crops mentioned under theory. Collection and preservation of pests
and their damaged materials.
Pea : Aphid, Pod borer
Lathyrus Thrips
References:
Oilseeds : Linseed :- Bud fly, Linseed caterpillar, Thrips,
1. Bharat Ki Fasle Chhidda Singh and Om Prakash
Jassids.
2. Bharat Ki Pramukh Fasle Kalicharan Sharma
Safflower : Aphid, Bud fly. 3. Kharif and Rabi Ki Fasle Om Prakash
Sun flower Bihar hairy caterpillar. 4. Sasya Vigyan Jagannath Singh
& Niger : 5. Hand Book of Agriculture : ICAR
Mustard : Aphid, Sawfly, Painted bug. 6. Scientific crop production : C. Thakur
Cash crops : Sugarcane : Top shoot borer, stem borer, 7. Field crops : Y. M. Iyer.
sugarcane leaf hopper, whitefly, 8. Cereal crops : W.H. Leonard and J.H. Martin.
Mealy bug, Termite. 9. Agricultural pests of South Asia by A.S. Atwal & G.S. Dhariwal
Potato : Tuber moth, Aphid, Cut worm. 10. Insect pests of fruit crops, vegetables & spices & condiments and
Vegetables: Cruciferous Cabbage semi looper, Diamond back their management by Anand Prakash, J. Rao and V. Nandagopal.
: moth, Leaf webber, Cabbage borer 11. Text book of applied Entomology Vol. I by K.P. Shrivastava.
Tomato : Fruit borer, Leaf miner, Stem borer 12. General and applied Entomology by B.V.David and T.N.
Onion & Thrips, Tobacco caterpillar, Onion Ananthakrishanan.
Garlic : fly. 13. Hand book of Horticulture :ICAR
Coriander : Aphid, White fly, Flower stink bug. 14. Faslon ke Haniker keet by Bindra Prasad Khare.
Fruit: Mango: Inflorescence midge, Mango shoot 15. Phalon ke Hanikarak keet by Virendra Kumar Sharma.
gall psylla, Mango hopper, Mealy 16. Sabjiyon ke Haniker keet by Virendra Kumar Sharma.
bug, Stone weevil, Stem borer
Citrus : Lemon butter fly Citrus psylla, Fruit
sucking moth, Whitefly, Leaf miner. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Papaya : Fruit fly, Aphid, White fly, Mite. w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Ber : Ber fruit fly
COURSE TITLE : EXTENSION METHODOLOGIES FOR Classification. Selection, Planning, Preparation, Evaluation and
TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY Presentation of visual aids. Planning & Preparation of visual aids Charts,
COURSE No : AEXT-321 Posters, Over Head Projector, (OHP) Transparencies, Power Point Slides.
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) Planning and Preparation of Agricultural Information materials Leaflet,
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER Folder, Pamphlet, News Stories, Success Stories. Handling of Public
Address Equipment (PAE) System, Still camera, Video Camera and Liquid
Theory: Crystal Display (LCD) Projector.
Communication Meaning, Definition, Models, Elements and their
Characteristics, Types and Barriers in communication. Extension References:
1. Dhama, O.O., Communication & Extension. Ram Prasad & Sons, Agra
Programme Planning Meaning, Definitions of Planning, Programme, 2. Berlo,D., The Process of CommunicationHolt, Rinehart and Winston, N.Y.
Project, Importance, Principles and Steps in Programme Development 3. Brown James W., Lewis R.B., Hancle road, AV Instruction Technology Media and
Process, Monitoring and Evaluation of Extension Programmes. Extension Methods (5th Ed.) Mc. Graw Hill Co.
Teaching methods Meaning, Definition, Functions and Classification. 4. Rivers, William L., Mass Media : Reporting, Writing, Editing Harper & Row. New
York.
Individual contact methods Farm and Home visit, Result Demonstration, 5. Romiszowskey, AJ., Selection and Use of Instructional Media Kegan Page, London.
Field trials Meaning, Objectives, Steps, Merits and Demerits. Group 6. Rogers, E.M. and Rekha Agrawal Communication in organization, Free Press :N.Y.
contact methods Group discussion, Method demonstration, Field Trips 1976.
Meaning, Objectives, Steps, Merits and Demerits. Small group discussion 7. Rogers A.M., Modernization Among Peasants, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.
8. Kemp, Jorrold, E. and Willard R. Card, Planning and Producing Audio-Visual
techniques Lecture, Symposium, Panel, Debate, Forum, Buzz group, Materials.
Workshop, Brain Storming, Seminar and Conference. Mass contact 9. Haas and packer, Preparation and Use of Audio-Visual aids.
Methods Campaign, Exhibition, Kisan Mela, Radio & Television 10. Kamath, M.C.,Writing for Farm Families.
Meaning, Importance, Steps, Merits & Demerits. Factors influencing in 11. Fox Rodney, Agricultural and Technical Journalism.
12. Rogers, E.M. Diffusion of innovation (3rd Ed.). The Free Press N.Y.
selection of Extension Teaching Methods and Combination (Media Mix) of 13. Rogers, E.M. Communication Technology : The New Media Society. The Free Press :
Teaching methods. Innovative Information sources Internet, Cyber Cafes, Glencoe, Illinois, USA.
Video and Tele conferences, Kisan call centers, Consultancy clinics. 14. Heinich, R. and Mdenda, M & Russell, J.D., Instructional Media and New Technologies
Agricultural Journalism Meaning, Scope and Importance, Sources of of Instruction (end Ed.) John Willey & Sons, N.Y.
15. Reddy, A.A. Extension Education Shree Lankshmi Press, Bapatla, Guntur (A.P.)
news, Types, Merits and Limitations. Diffusion and Adoption of 16. Supe, S.V. An Instroduction to Extension Education OXFORD & IBH PUBLISHING
Innovations Meaning, Definition, Models of adoption Process, Innovation CO.
Decision Process Elements, Adopter categories and their characteristics, 17. Shrivastava J.P. Prasarki (Extension Amen Publishing House, Meeruth).
Factors influencing adoption process. Capacity building of Extension 18. Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, A.K. Singh, Lakhan Singh, R. Ray Burman.
19. Agricultural Extension, A.W. Vanden Ban, H.S. Hawkins.
Personnel and Farmers Meaning, Definition, Types of training, Training 20. Extension Communication and Management, G.L. Ray
to farmers, farm women and Rural youth FTC and KVK.
Practical: Simulated exercises on communication. Identifying the
Problems, Fixing the Priorities and selecting a most important problem for ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
preparation of a project. Developing a project based on identified problems w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
in a selected village. Organization of Group discussion and Method and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
demonstration. Visit to KVK / FTC. Planning and Writing of scripts for
Radio and Television. Audio Visual aids Meaning, Importance and
COURSE TITLE : MANURES, FERTILIZERS AND Practical:
AGRO-CHEMICALS 1. Determination of total nitrogen and phosphorus in manures /
COURSE No : ASOIL-321 composts
CREDIT HOURS : 3 (2+1) 2. Determination of Ammoniacal and nitrate nitrogen manures /
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER composts
3. Determination of Water soluble P2O5 in fertilizer
4. Determination of potassium in fertiliser,
Theory:
5. Determination of calcium, sulphur and zinc contents in fertilizers
Introduction Raw materials Manures Bulky and concentrated FYM,
6. Determination of Adulteration in fertilizer.
Composts Different methods of composting, Vermicomosting, Green 7. Argentimetric and iodometric titrations
8. Analysis of lindane metasystox, endosulfan, malathion,
manures, Oil cakes, Sewage and sludge Biogas plant slurry, Plant and
9. Analysis of copper and sulphur fungicides
animal refuges. Fertilizers classifications nitrogenous, phosphatic & 10. Compatibility of fertilizers with pesticides.
11. COD in organic wastes
potassic fertilizers. Manufacturing processes and properties of ammonium
sulphate, urea, calcium ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium
Reference:
sulphate nitrate, single super phosphate, enriched super phosphate,
1. Manures and Fertilizer By Yawalkar
diammonium phosphate, ammonium poly phosphate, murriate of potash 2. Organic Manures By Gaur et al.published by ICAR, New Delhi.
3. Chemistry of Insecticides and Fungicides, by Shriramalu
and sulphate of potash and complex fertilizers their fate and reactions in the
published by Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.
soil, Secondary and micronutrients fertilizers, Amendments. Fertilizer 4. Chemistry of Herbicides, by Shriramalu published by Oxford and
IBH, New Delhi
Control Order, Fertilizer storage; Biofertilizers and their advantage, Organic
5. Methods of Pesticides Analysis by Shriramalu published by
chemistry as prelude to agro chemicals, Diverse types of agrochemicals, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.
Botanical insecticides (Neem), Pyrethrum, Synthetic pyrethroids. Synthetic
organic insecticides, Major classes, Properties and uses of some important ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
insecticides under each class. Herbicides Major classes Properties and and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)

uses of 2, 4-D, atrazine, glyphosate, butachlor benthiocarb; Fungicides


Major classes Properties and uses of carbendazim, carboxin, captan,
tridemorph and copper oxychloride Insecticides Act, Plant growth
regulators.
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Reference:
COURSE No : ABT-321 1. Introduction to Plant Biotechnology : P.K. Gupta
CREDIT HOURS : 2 (1+1) 2. Biotechnology : B.D. Singh
YEAR/SEMESTER : 3rd YEAR / 2nd SEMESTER 3. Introduction to Plant Biotechnology : Chawla
4. Plant Tissue culture: S.K. Das, ICAR Publication Bhojwani
5. Plant Biotechjnology (Vol. 1 to 4) : Y.P.S. Bajaj
Theory:
Concepts of Plant Biotechnology: History of Plant Tissue Culture and Plant
Genetic Engineering; Scope and importance in Crop Improvement:
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
Totipotency and Morphogenesis, Nutritional requirements of in-vitro w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
cultures; Techniques of In-vitro cultures, Micro propagation, Anther and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
culture, Pollen culture, Ovule culture, Embryo culture, Test tube
fertilization, Endosperm culture, Factors affecting above in-vitro culture;
Applications and Achievements; Somaclonal variation, Types, Reasons:
Somatic embryogenesis and synthetic seed production technology;
Protoplast isolation, Culture, Manipulation and Fusion; Products of somatic
hybrids and cybrids, Applications in crop improvement. Genetic
engineering; Restriction enzymes; Vectors for gene transfer Gene cloning
Direct and indirect method of gene transfer Transgenic plants and their
applications. Blotting techniques DNA finger printing DNA based
markers RFLP, AFLP, RAPD, SSR and DNA Probes Mapping QTL
Future prospects. MAS, and its application in crop improvement.

Practical: Requirements for Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory; Techniques


in Plant Tissue Culture; Media components and preparations; Sterilization
techniques and Inoculation of various explants; Aseptic manipulation of
various explants; Callus induction and Plant Regeneration; Micro
propagation of important crops; Anther, Embryo and Endosperm culture;
Hardening / Acclimatization of regenerated plants; Somatic embryogenesis
and synthetic seed production; Isolation of protoplast; Demonstration of
Culturing of protoplast; Demonstration of Isolation of DNA; Demonstration
of Gene transfer techniques, direct methods; Demonstration of Gene
transfer techniques, indirect methods; Demonstration of Confirmation of
Genetic transformation; Demonstration of gel-electrophoricsis techniques.
FOURTH YEAR
1st Semester (Experiential Learning) Module - IV Post Harvest Technology and
Value Addition
1. APHT 411 Post Harvest Technology of 3 1 2
Module - I Crop Production Horticultural crops
1. ACP 411 Commercial Crop Production 3 1 2 2. APHT 412 Unit Operation and Development 4 1 3
2. ACP 412 Seed Production Technology 3 1 2 of New Products
3. ACP 413 Remote sensing, GIS and Land 3 1 2 3. APHT 413 Processing of Spices, Plantation, 4 1 3
use planning Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
4. ACP 414 Integrated Farming System 3 1 2 4. APHT 414 Storage Management of 3 1 2
5. ACP 415 Water Management 4 1 3 Horticultural Crops
6. ACP 416 Soil Management 4 1 3 5. APHT 415 Post Harvest Handling of cut and 3 1 2
20 6 14 Dry Flowers
6. APHT 416 Processing of Field Crops 3 1 2
Module II Crop Protection Including Bio-diesel
1. ACPT 411 IPM and IDM 4 2 2 20 6 14
2. ACPT 412 Post Harvest Insect and Disease 3 1 2 Module - V Agri-business Management &
Management Entrepreneurship
3. ACPT 413 Non-insect Pests Management 3 1 2 1. ABM 411 Information & Communication 3 1 2
4. ACPT 414 Economic Entomology 2 0 2 Management
5. ACPT 415 Commercial Mushroom 2 0 2 2. ABM 412 Management of Agro-based 4 1 3
Cultivation Industry
6. ACPT 416 Bio-agents and bio-pesticides 3 1 2 3. ABM 413 Marketing Management 3 1 2
7. ACPT 417 Pesticides and Plant Protection 3 1 2 4. ABM 414 Financial Management of Agri- 4 1 3
equipment Business
20 6 14 5. ABM 415 Natural Resources Management 3 1 2
6. ABM 416 Project Formulation, Evaluation 3 1 2
Module - III Horticulture and Monitoring
1. AHORT 411
Commercial Olericulture 3 1 2 20 6 14
2. AHORT 412
Commercial Floriculture 3 1 2
3. AHORT 413
Commercial Pomology 3 1 2 Module- VI Social Science
4. AHORT 414
Nursery Management 4 1 3 1. ASOS 411 Agricultural Journalism 3 1 2
5. AHORT 415
Protected Cultivation and Seed 4 1 3 2. ASOS 412 Visuals and Graphic 3 1 2
Production Communications
6. AHORT 416 Processing and Value Addition 3 1 2 3. ASOS 413 Cyber Extension 2 1 1
20 6 14 4. ASOS 414 Behavioral Skills 3 1 2
5. ASOS 415 Livestock and Poultry Marketing 2 1 1
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, 6. ASOS 416 Fish Marketing 1 0 1
RAIPUR w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th 7. ASOS 417 Farm Planning and Budgeting 3 1 2
BOM 4th August 2008 and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008) 8. ASOS 418 Government Policies Related to 3 1 2
Agriculture ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
20 7 13 w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
Module- VII Basic Science and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
1. ABS 411 Molecular Breeding 3 1 2
2. ABS 412 Plant Tissue Culture 4 1 3
3. ABS 413 Recombinant DNA Technology 3 1 2
4. ABS 414 Bio-Informatics 3 1 2
5. ABS 415 Microbial & Environmental 4 1 3
Technology
6. ABS 416 Molecular Diagnostics 3 1 2
20 6 14

Module- VIII Commercial Agriculture


1. ACA 411 Commercial Floriculture 3 0 3
2. ACA 412 Commercial Fruit Production 3 0 3
3. ACA 413 Nursery management of 3 1 2
Horticultural Crops
4. ACA 414 Commercial Cultivation of 2 1 1
Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
5. ACA 415 Commercial Spices Production 3 1 2
6. ACA 416 Production Technology of 3 1 2
Economic Forest Plants
7. ACA 417 Commercial Seed Production 3 1 2
20 5 15

FOURTH YEAR
2nd Semester
RAWE 421 Rural Agricultural Work 20 0 20
Experience
1. AGRO 421 Field Crop Production 4 0 4
2. AHORT 421 Horticultural Crop Production 3 0 3
3. ACPT 421 Crop Protection (Entomology 4 0 4
and Plant Pathology)
4. AEC 421 Rural Economics 3 0 3
5. AEXT 421 Extension Program 3 0 3
6. ARAS 421 Research Station / KVK/ 3 0 3
DAATT Centre Activities and
Attachment to the Agro-based
Industries
COURSE TITLE : FIELD CROP PRODUCTION COURSE TITLE : HORTICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
COURSE NO : AGRO - 421 COURSE NO : AHORT - 421
CREDIT : 4 (0+4) CREDIT : 3 (0+3)
YEAR/SEMESTER : FOURTH YEAR / VIII SEMESTER YEAR/SEMESTER : FOURTH YEAR /VIII SEMESTER

The student will involve themselves in actual day-to-day Agricultural


The student will involve themselves in actual day-to-day horticultural
operations along with their adopted farmers. For this purpose, a calendar of
operations along with their adopted farmers. For this purpose, a calendar of
operations for the entire semester will be prepared in consultation with the
operations for the entire semester will be prepared in consultation with the
adopted farmer and the member of advisory committee. The advisory
adopted farmer and the member of the advisory committee. The advisory
committee will provide the recommendations for major crops grown in the
committee will provide the recommendations for major horticultural crops
village and the turn the recommendations for major crops grown in the
grown in the village and the turn the student compare these with farmers
village and the turn the student compare these with farmers practice and get
practice and get opinion about improved horticultural technology. The
opinion about improved technology. The students will maintain a record of
students shall maintain a record d of daily work done in the Performa given
daily work done in the Proforma given to them by the department of
to them by the department of Horticulture. Each student shall crops a
Agronomy.
minimum of three corps, preferable from (1) Mango / Khirni / Cashew, (2)
Each student shall cover a minimum of three corps, preferable from among Papaya / Lime / Guava (3) Cabbage / Cauliflower / tomato / Chilli. The help
cereals, oilseeds and pulse crops. If such crop diversification is not of Advisory Committee will be taken in this.
available, the student shall collect information on any three crops either
with the adopted farmer or other farmer in or near by village. Biometrical
observations shall be recorded as per Proforma.
ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : RURAL ECONOMICS
COURSE TITLE : CROP PROTECTION COURSE NO : AEC - 421
(ENTOMOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY) CREDIT : 3 (0+3)
COURSE NO : ACPT - 421 YEAR/SEMESTER : FOURTH YEAR / VIII SEMESTER
CREDIT : 4 (0+4)
YEAR/SEMESTER : FOURTH YEAR/ VIII SEMESTER Course Contents :
Each student will take up an agro-economic survey of separate village
The students get an opportunity to work with the farmers in the field and (including surrounding villages) as per questionnaire issued for this purpose
acquainted with various plant protection problems of the standing crops. by the Department of Agril. Economics. He shall collect data on economic
They collect data on pest damage every week. They shall maintain record of conditions of the village, population, vital statistics, cropping, patterns,
plant protection work undertaken in the prescribed Performa given to them irrigation facilities, resources endowment and its utilization, labour
by the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology for this purpose. problems and employment and other economic aspects covered in the
The student will also conduct a survey on adoption of recommended plant schedule/questionnaire. The student will also conduct a farm holding survey
protection measures and the incidence/occurrence of different diseases and as per proforma given to him by the department, and has to work out the
insect pests on different crops in the village. Students shall submit 15 cost of cultivation of principal crops grown by the adopted farmer and two
herbarium specimens each of insect damage and plant disease symptoms for other farmers. He has to develop alternate farm plans in consultation with
any of the crops grown in the village. Information on other plant disorders, farmers and extension staff for re-organization of the farm business for
nematode problems, bird and rodent damage if any, shall also be mentioned higher income.
in the plant protection recorded separately. The students will also Besides, students identify various marketing constraints of agricultural
demonstrate preparation of fungicidal / insecticide spray fluids for produce.
important plant protection measures.
The students shall record family budgets of the adopted farmers and two
other farmers families i.e. one Agricultural laborer and one rural artisan.
REFERENCES: (Questionnaire for this purpose will be given to the student by the
Department of Agricultural Economics).
1. A Text Book of Applied Entomology - By K.P. Shrivastava
2. Pesticide - Application Equipment - O.S. Bindra & Harcharan
Singh. ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR
w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
COURSE TITLE : EXTENSION PROGRAMME COURSE TITLE : RESEARCH STATION/KVK/DAATT.
COURSE NO : AEXT - 421 AND ATTACHMENT TO THE AGRO-BASED INDUSTRIES
CREDIT : 3 (0+3) COURSE NO : ARAS - 421
YEAR/SEMESTER : FOURTH YEAR/ VIII SEMESTER CREDIT : 3 (0+3)
YEAR/SEMESTER : FOURTH YEAR / VIII SEMESTER
Extension Programme.
Research Activities at Station.
The students will be involved in conducting the following programmers :-
Identification of Agricultural problems of the village. Maintenance of The students will be given an opportunity to acquaint themselves with
information corner. Conduct of method Demonstrations. Organization of various research activities of the concerned research stations. The principles
field visits and group discussions with farmers. Organization of farmers and methodologies involved in conducting different types of experiments
training programme. Participation in village social service work. Visit to and trails, collection and analysis of experimental data, maintenance of farm
village institutions to study their role in development programme and records etc. will be explained to them. The students will observe closely
extension work. Organization of need based training programme for rural different aspects of research programmes with the guidance of research
youth. Identification of communication media in transfer of technology. workers of the respective disciplines. They shall maintain record of the
titles of technical for various research projects undertaken at the research
stations. They most also record all the items of work either carried out by
them or shown to them.
The data pertaining to all the courses of RAWE programme are to be
recorded regularly in the students daily dairy, which has to be submitted to
chairman of the Advisory committee once in a week. The data given in the
weekly diaries and observation notebook shall be incorporated in respective
RAWE records due to be submitted in every month.

ADOPTION OF 4th DEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION IN IGKV, RAIPUR


w. e .f. ACADEMIC SESSION 2008-09 (EMR- 30th July 2008 , 69th BOM 4th August 2008
and 62nd ACM- 12th September 2008)
Practical AEXT-111
1. Visit to the village and study about the village
institutions and organizations.
2. Study about the rural leadership pattern in the
assigned village.
3. Visit to the village to identify the different type of
groups.
4. Study about the village culture-folkways, customs,
mores, values and taboos prevalent in the village.
5. Submission of brief reports, summary and
conclusion about the village visits.

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