EXAM PLANNER 100 DAYS
ICAR AIEEA PG JRF HORTICULTURE : Topics Outlined Syllabus:
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UNIT I: Importance of Agriculture in the National Economy and Basic Principles of Crop Production (Lectures 1-40)

Week 1-2: Introduction to Agriculture and Crop Production

• Lecture 1: Importance of Agriculture in the National Economy
• Lecture 2: Basic Principles of Crop Production
• Lecture 3: Cultivation of Rice: Part 1
• Lecture 4: Cultivation of Rice: Part 2
• Lecture 5: Cultivation of Wheat: Part 1

Week 3-4: Crop Cultivation and Soil Management

• Lecture 6: Cultivation of Wheat: Part 2
• Lecture 7: Cultivation of Chickpea
• Lecture 8: Cultivation of Pigeon-pea
• Lecture 9: Cultivation of Sugarcane: Part 1
• Lecture 10: Cultivation of Sugarcane: Part 2
• Lecture 11: Cultivation of Groundnut

Week 5-6: Crop Cultivation and Soil Nutrients

• Lecture 12: Cultivation of Tomato
• Lecture 13: Cultivation of Mango
• Lecture 14: Major Soils of India
• Lecture 15: Role of NPK and Deficiency Symptoms: Part 1
• Lecture 16: Role of NPK and Deficiency Symptoms: Part 2

Week 7-8: Cellular Biology and Genetics

• Lecture 17: Structure and Function of Cell Organelles
• Lecture 18: Mitosis and Meiosis
• Lecture 19: Mendelian Genetics: Part 1
• Lecture 20: Mendelian Genetics: Part 2
• Lecture 21: Elementary Knowledge of Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Transpiration

Week 9-10: Biochemistry and Crop Protection

• Lecture 22: Structure and Functions of Carbohydrates
• Lecture 23: Structure and Functions of Proteins
• Lecture 24: Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids
• Lecture 25: Enzymes and Vitamins
• Lecture 26: Major Pests of Rice and Their Management

Week 11-12: Crop Protection and Rural Development

• Lecture 27: Major Pests of Wheat and Their Management
• Lecture 28: Major Pests of Cotton and Chickpea
• Lecture 29: Major Pests of Sugarcane and Their Management
• Lecture 30: Important Rural Development Programs in India
• Lecture 31: Organizational Setup of Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension in India

Week 13-14: Statistical Analysis in Agriculture

• Lecture 32: Introduction to Elements of Statistics: Part 1
• Lecture 33: Elements of Statistics: Part 2
• Lecture 34: Elements of Statistics: Part 3
• Lecture 35: Elements of Statistics: Part 4
• Lecture 36: Elements of Statistics: Part 5

UNIT II: Horticultural Practices and Crop Cultivation (Lectures 41-110)

Week 15-16: Orchards and Fruit Trees

• Lecture 37: Layout and Establishment of Orchards
• Lecture 38: Pruning and Training of Fruit Trees: Part 1
• Lecture 39: Pruning and Training of Fruit Trees: Part 2
• Lecture 40: Propagation Techniques for Fruit Trees

Week 17-18: Tropical and Subtropical Fruits

• Lecture 41: Cultivation of Mango: Part 1
• Lecture 42: Cultivation of Mango: Part 2
• Lecture 43: Cultivation of Banana and Citrus
• Lecture 44: Cultivation of Guava and Grape
• Lecture 45: Cultivation of Pineapple and Papaya

Week 19-20: Temperate Fruits and Plantation Crops

• Lecture 46: Cultivation of Apple and Pear
• Lecture 47: Cultivation of Peach and Plum
• Lecture 48: Cultivation of Coconut
• Lecture 49: Cultivation of Cashew Nut
• Lecture 50: Cultivation of Spices: Part 1

Week 21-22: Spice Crops

• Lecture 51: Cultivation of Spices: Part 2
• Lecture 52: Physiological Disorders in Horticultural Crops
• Lecture 53: Major Vegetable Crops: Part 1
• Lecture 54: Major Vegetable Crops: Part 2
• Lecture 55: Raising Nursery Plants

Week 23-24: Nutritional Value and Crop Improvement

• Lecture 56: Nutritive Value of Fruits and Vegetables
• Lecture 57: Basic Physiology of Ripening
• Lecture 58: Types of Fruits and Vegetable Products
• Lecture 59: Control of Fungal and Bacterial Diseases
• Lecture 60: Floricultural Crops: Part 1

Week 25-26: Floricultural Crops and Landscape Gardening

• Lecture 61: Floricultural Crops: Part 2
• Lecture 62: Establishment and Maintenance of Lawns
• Lecture 63: Trees, Shrubs, Creepers, and Hedges
• Lecture 64: Annuals in Horticulture
• Lecture 65: Types of Gardens and Crop Improvement

Week 27-28: Plant Breeding and Nutrition

• Lecture 66: Concepts of Male Sterility and Incompatibility
• Lecture 67: Plant Breeding Methods: Part 1
• Lecture 68: Plant Breeding Methods: Part 2
• Lecture 69: Heterosis (Hybrid Vigor)
• Lecture 70: Plant Nutrients and Deficiency Symptoms: Part 1

Week 29-30: Soil Management and Irrigation

• Lecture 71: Plant Nutrients and Deficiency Symptoms: Part 2
• Lecture 72: Manures and Fertilizers
• Lecture 73: Systems of Irrigation: Part 1
• Lecture 74: Systems of Irrigation: Part 2
• Lecture 75: Management of Important Pests and Diseases: Part 1

Week 31-32: Pest and Disease Management

• Lecture 76: Management of Important Pests and Diseases: Part 2
• Lecture 77: Management of Important Pests and Diseases: Part 3
• Lecture 78: Management of Important Pests and Diseases: Part 4
• Lecture 79: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Lecture 80: Disease Management Strategies

UNIT III: Crop Protection, Post-Harvest Management, and Agriculture Economics (Lectures 111-150)

Week 33-34: Crop Protection and Pest Management

• Lecture 81: Crop Protection and Pest Management
• Lecture 82: Pesticides and Their Application
• Lecture 83: Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
• Lecture 84: Biotechnology in Agriculture
• Lecture 85: Post-Harvest Losses and Their Prevention: Part 1

Week 35-36: Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition

• Lecture 86: Post-Harvest Losses and Their Prevention: Part 2
• Lecture 87: Food Processing in Agriculture
• Lecture 88: Agribusiness and Marketing
• Lecture 89: Agricultural Finance and Insurance
• Lecture 90: Agricultural Economics and Policies

Week 37-38: Farm Management and Sustainable Agriculture

• Lecture 91: Farm Management and Planning
• Lecture 92: Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation Practices
• Lecture 93: Climate Change and Agriculture
• Lecture 94: Future Trends and Innovations in Agriculture
• Lecture 95: Review and Revision

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EXAM PLANNER 100 DAYS
ICAR AIEEA PG JRF HORTICULTURE : Topics Outlined Syllabus:
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UNIT I: Importance of Agriculture in the National Economy and Basic Principles of Crop Production (Lectures 1-40)

Week 1-2: Introduction to Agriculture and Crop Production

• Lecture 1: Importance of Agriculture in the National Economy
• Lecture 2: Basic Principles of Crop Production
• Lecture 3: Major Soils of India and NPK Nutrient Role
• Lecture 4: Deficiency Symptoms and Soil Management
• Lecture 5: Organizational Setup of Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension in India

Week 3-4: Crop Cultivation and Soil Nutrients

• Lecture 6: Crop Cultivation of Rice: Part 1
• Lecture 7: Crop Cultivation of Rice: Part 2
• Lecture 8: Crop Cultivation of Wheat: Part 1
• Lecture 9: Crop Cultivation of Wheat: Part 2
• Lecture 10: Crop Cultivation of Chickpea

Week 5-6: Crop Cultivation and Soil Management

• Lecture 11: Crop Cultivation of Pigeon-pea
• Lecture 12: Crop Cultivation of Sugarcane: Part 1
• Lecture 13: Crop Cultivation of Sugarcane: Part 2
• Lecture 14: Crop Cultivation of Groundnut
• Lecture 15: Crop Cultivation of Tomato

Week 7-8: Cellular Biology and Genetics

• Lecture 16: Structure and Function of Cell Organelles
• Lecture 17: Mitosis and Meiosis
• Lecture 18: Mendelian Genetics: Part 1
• Lecture 19: Mendelian Genetics: Part 2
• Lecture 20: Elementary Knowledge of Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Transpiration

Week 9-10: Biochemistry and Crop Protection

• Lecture 21: Structure and Functions of Carbohydrates
• Lecture 22: Structure and Functions of Proteins
• Lecture 23: Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids
• Lecture 24: Enzymes and Vitamins
• Lecture 25: Major Pests and Diseases of Rice

Week 11-12: Crop Protection and Rural Development

• Lecture 26: Major Pests and Diseases of Wheat
• Lecture 27: Major Pests and Diseases of Cotton
• Lecture 28: Major Pests and Diseases of Chickpea
• Lecture 29: Important Rural Development Programs in India
• Lecture 30: Elements of Statistics: Part 1

Week 13-14: Statistical Analysis in Agriculture

• Lecture 31: Elements of Statistics: Part 2
• Lecture 32: Elements of Statistics: Part 3
• Lecture 33: Elements of Statistics: Part 4
• Lecture 34: Elements of Statistics: Part 5

UNIT II: Horticultural Practices and Crop Cultivation (Lectures 41-110)

Week 15-16: Orchards and Fruit Trees

• Lecture 35: Layout and Establishment of Orchards
• Lecture 36: Pruning and Training of Fruit Trees: Part 1
• Lecture 37: Pruning and Training of Fruit Trees: Part 2
• Lecture 38: Propagation Techniques for Fruit Trees
• Lecture 39: Cultivation of Mango: Part 1

Week 17-18: Tropical and Subtropical Fruits

• Lecture 40: Cultivation of Mango: Part 2
• Lecture 41: Cultivation of Banana and Citrus
• Lecture 42: Cultivation of Guava and Grape
• Lecture 43: Cultivation of Pineapple and Papaya
• Lecture 44: Cultivation of Apple and Pear

Week 19-20: Temperate Fruits and Plantation Crops

• Lecture 45: Cultivation of Peach and Plum
• Lecture 46: Cultivation of Coconut
• Lecture 47: Cultivation of Cashew Nut
• Lecture 48: Cultivation of Spices: Part 1
• Lecture 49: Cultivation of Spices: Part 2

Week 21-22: Spice Crops

• Lecture 50: Physiological Disorders in Horticultural Crops
• Lecture 51: Major Vegetable Crops of Tropical Regions
• Lecture 52: Major Vegetable Crops of Subtropical Regions
• Lecture 53: Major Vegetable Crops of Temperate Regions
• Lecture 54: Techniques for Raising Nursery Plants

Week 23-24: Nutritional Value and Crop Improvement

• Lecture 55: Nutritive Value of Fruits and Vegetables
• Lecture 56: Basic Physiology of Ripening in Fruits and Vegetables
• Lecture 57: Types of Fruits and Vegetable Products
• Lecture 58: Control of Fungal and Bacterial Diseases in Horticulture
• Lecture 59: Floricultural Crops: Part 1

Week 25-26: Floricultural Crops and Garden Management

• Lecture 60: Floricultural Crops: Part 2
• Lecture 61: Establishment and Maintenance of Lawns
• Lecture 62: Trees, Shrubs, and Creepers
• Lecture 63: Hedges and Annuals
• Lecture 64: Types of Gardens and Crop Improvement: Part 1

Week 27-28: Plant Breeding and Nutrition

• Lecture 65: Types of Gardens and Crop Improvement: Part 2
• Lecture 66: Concepts of Male Sterility and Incompatibility
• Lecture 67: Plant Breeding Methods: Part 1
• Lecture 68: Plant Breeding Methods: Part 2
• Lecture 69: Heterosis (Hybrid Vigor)

Week 29-30: Soil Management and Irrigation

• Lecture 70: Plant Nutrients and Deficiency Symptoms
• Lecture 71: Manures and Fertilizers
• Lecture 72: Systems of Irrigation
• Lecture 73: Management of Pests in Fruits and Vegetables

Week 31-32: Post-Harvest Management and Food Processing (Lectures 111-150)

UNIT III: Post-Harvest Management of Vegetable Crops

• Lecture 74: Scope and Importance of Post-Harvest Management of Vegetables
• Lecture 75: Nature and Causes of Post-Harvest Losses
• Lecture 76: Maturity Indices and Standards for Vegetables
• Lecture 77: Methods of Maturity Assessment
• Lecture 78: Physiological and Biochemical Changes During Ripening in Vegetables

Week 33-34: Harvesting and Pre-Treatments

• Lecture 79: Harvesting Methods and Practices
• Lecture 80: Pre-cooling Methods
• Lecture 81: Grading and Washing of Vegetables
• Lecture 82: Pack House Operations
• Lecture 83: Pre-treatments for Vegetable Preservation

Week 35-36: Storage and Transport

• Lecture 84: Packaging of Vegetables and Packaging Materials
• Lecture 85: Storage Methods for Vegetables
• Lecture 86: Storage Disorders and Pest Management in Vegetables
• Lecture 87: Food Processing in Agriculture

Week 37-38: Agribusiness, Finance, and Future Trends

• Lecture 88: Agribusiness and Marketing
• Lecture 89: Agricultural Finance and Insurance
• Lecture 90: Agricultural Economics and Policies
• Lecture 91: Farm Management and Planning
• Lecture 92: Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation Practices

Week 39-40: Climate Change, Innovation, and Review

• Lecture 93: Climate Change and Agriculture
• Lecture 94: Future Trends and Innovations in Agriculture
• Lecture 95: Review and Revision