Applied Botany

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.

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.

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

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

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