BSc Horticulture Science

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Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Science

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2 or Equivalent

BSc Horticulture Science or Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Science is an Under-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. It is the industry and science of plant culture, which includes the process of preparing the soil for seed, tuber, or cutting planting. Students work and perform research in plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding, genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology during the Horticulture Science course.

Fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, trees, bushes, and grass are all part of the job. Horticulturists strive to increase crop productivity, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stressors. Horticulture often refers to small-scale gardening, whereas agriculture refers to large-scale agricultural farming. The Bachelor of Science program in Horticulture Science lasts three years.

BSc Horticulture Science Eligibility

  • Aspiring students must have passed their 10+2 examination in the Science stream with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Board.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent at their Intermediate level.

BSc Horticulture Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Horticulture Science course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Applied Agro-Informatics

Applied Physical Sciences

Agribusiness Management

Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology

Agricultural Finance, Marketing, and International Trade

Crop Physiology

Fundamentals of Soil Science

Fundamentals and Application of Nanotechnology

Fundamentals of Horticulture and Plant Propagation

Livestock and Poultry Production Technology

Nutrient Management and Fertilizer Technology

Ornamental Gardening, Landscaping, and Turf Management

Principles of Plant Biotechnology

Principles of Agricultural Sciences

Pest Management in Horticulture Crops

Principles and Production Technology of Field Crops

Production Technology of Spices and Plantation Crops

Principles of Seed Production and Quality Control of Horticultural Crops

Soil Conservation, Water Management, Farm Machinery, and Renewable Energy

Field Work

 

BSc Horticulture Science Colleges

BSc Horticulture Science Course Suitability

  • Candidates who desire to get a Master's degree and subsequently do research in their subjects of interest are also an excellent fit.
  • They must be hard workers because they will be working in distant regions such as forests for lengthy periods of time.
  • Students should also understand how to prepare the soil before seed sowing, water the plants, control pests, and harvest.
  • They should be aware of seed sowing, knapsack spraying, softwood and hardwood cutting, and other activities.

How is the BSc Horticulture Science Course Beneficial?

  • They can become a counselor to farmers in their particular fields after completing the Bachelor of Science degree course in Horticulture Science.
  • It also serves as a solid foundation for subsequent Master's degrees and higher research work courses.
  • Students can also work in the government sector, where they are responsible for the upkeep of parks, public gardens, official lawns, and other such facilities.
  • The Horticulture Science degree program provides many job opportunities not only for candidates with a Ph.D. in Horticulture but also for Bachelor of Science horticulture graduates who can find job placements or start their own businesses.

BSc Horticulture Science Employment Areas

  • Agronomy                  
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Crop Improvement Research Centres
  • Fruit Sciences
  • Horticulture Consultancy
  • Horticulture Crop Protection Companies
  • Post-Harvest Technology Centres
  • Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry
  • Vegetable Sciences

BSc Horticulture Science Job Types

  • Agri Commodities Sales Officer
  • Business Development Executive
  • Horticulture Subject Matter Specialist
  • Nematology Senior Scientist
  • Plantations Manager
  • Purchase / Vendor Development Manager
  • R&D Executive
  • Technical Assistant / Lab Assistant / Scientist

Advanced Course in BSc Horticulture Science

  • MSc Horticulture Science

After completing Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM) you can become :