M.Sc Post-harvest Technology

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Master of Science in Post-harvest Technology

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology or Master of Science in Post-harvest Technology is a postgraduate Horticulture course. Post-harvest Technology is an interdisciplinary science and method that is applied to farming products after harvest for their preservation, conservation, processing, packaging, distribution, selling, and utilization in order to satisfy people's food and nutritional demands. International Crop Production, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Research Methods, Postharvest Physiology and Pathology, Personal Development and Planning, Postharvest Technology, Global Trade, Packaging and Product Innovation, Controlled Environment Agriculture, and Dissertation are among the core modules studied by students. The course is career-oriented in character, and effective completion offers many doors.

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Eligibility

  • Graduates of any discipline or equivalent degree from a recognized University are eligible.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.
  • Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission.

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Post-harvest Technology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

Harvesting, Handling, and Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables

2

Principles and Methods of Processing

3

Principles of Post-Harvest Technology

4

Post Harvest Technology of Ornamentals

5

Pre-harvest Physiological Aspects Related to Post Harvest Management of Horticultural Produce

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Semester-II

1

Fundamentals of Processing of Vegetables

2

Post-Harvest Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Crops

3

Post Harvest Physiology and Biochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables

4

Value Addition in Flowers

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Semester-III

1

Post Harvest Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Crops-II

2

Spoilage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Processed Products

3

Seminar

4

Elective-I

  • Engineering Application for Postharvest Technology
  • Produce Packaging System
  • Postharvest Pathology of Agricultural Products
  • Postharvest Insect Pest of Agricultural Products
  • Statistics for Agricultural Research
  • System Designs of Postharvest Equipment and Storage Structures

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Semester-IV

1

Export Oriented Horticulture

2

Post Harvest Technology of Spices and Plantation Crops

3

Dissertation

4

Elective-II

  • Biotechnology
  • Drying of Foods and Cereal Grains
  • Engineering Experimental Design and Analysis
  • Food Science Concepts and Food Preservation Technology
  • Packaging Technology
  • Physical and Engineering Properties of Foods and Biomaterials
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Statistical Analysis

 

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Colleges

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Course Suitability

  • The Master of Science program is designed for those who want to gain a thorough grasp of how fresh horticultural products should be managed, transported, and kept to ensure excellence from grower to customer.
  • They should be able to comprehend the idea of post-harvest technology, as well as its significance and impartiality.
  • Applicants must be able to prepare and preserve veggies and fruits and grasp the idea of farm marketing.
  • They should be diligent laborers, punctual, analytical, and capable of performing farming tasks.

How is M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Course Beneficial?

  • The Master of Science in Post-harvest Technology course is useful to create in accordance with the requirements of each community in order to stimulate agricultural output, avoid post-harvest losses, enhance nutrition, and add value to the goods.
  • The Post-harvest Technology course assists in the development of a thorough understanding of the fresh horticultural produce business setting and marketing procedures associated with horticultural produce commerce.
  • Candidates with strong scholastic records after completing a Master's Degree are well-suited for teaching positions in schools and colleges/universities.
  • Students from agricultural households benefit the most from the Master of Science program in Post-harvest Technology.

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Employment Areas

  • Agriculture Sector
  • Agri-tools Manufacturing Companies
  • Fertilizer/Manure Companies
  • Horticulture Sector
  • Seed Making Companies

M.Sc Post-harvest Technology Job Types

  • Agriculturist
  • Agriculture Scientist
  • Agriculture Technician
  • Business Development Executive
  • Data Curator
  • Seed Technologist
  • Senior Agriculture Specialist / Senior Research Associate

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