Applied Botany

Horticulture: History of horticulture, fundamentals of horticulture, techniques of plant propagation, a brief account of pomology, olericulture, floriculture and ornamental horticulture, viticulture, applications of tissue culture in horticulture.

Gardening and Landscaping: Fundamentals of landscape design, principles and styles of landscape design: flower beds, topiary, plant protection- pests, disease and weeds, miscellaneous growing techniques-bonsai, terrariums, hydroponics etc.
                                                                                       

Garden Management: Steps of plant culture- planting, pruning, irrigation and machinery, preparation of soil, cost and quality of different materials, garden tools and their accessories.                                                                            

Forestry: Sustainable forestry management, forests as centers of biodiversity, social forestry and organic farming.

Botany in Industry: Brief description of   biofuels and biodiesel, plants in cosmetic industry, aroma therapy and flower essence therapy, pharmaceutical industry, phytoremediation, plant indicators.