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.

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