Crash Course - Teaching Outline for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam

Crash Course - Teaching Outline for Agriculture For CUET UG ICAR Exam: 30 lectures , 2 Months

Lecture 1: Introduction to Agrometeorology

• Elements of weather: rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, sunshine
• Basics of weather forecasting and its importance in agriculture

Lecture 2: Climate Change and Crop Production

• Understanding climate change impacts on agriculture
• Adaptation strategies for crop production

Lecture 3: Basics of Genetics

• Cell structure and function
• Cell division: mitosis and meiosis, their significance in genetics

Lecture 4: Genetic Material and Chromosomes

• Organization of genetic materials in chromosomes
• DNA and RNA structures and functions

Lecture 5: Mendel’s Laws and Genetic Linkage

• Mendel’s laws of inheritance and their significance
• Discussion on linkage and absence of linkage in Mendel’s experiments

Lecture 6: Variations in Genetics

• Quantitative inheritance, continuous and discontinuous variation
• Monogenic and polygenic inheritance

Lecture 7: Plant Breeding Techniques

• Introduction to plant breeding and its significance
• Breeding methods for field crops: introduction, selection

Lecture 8: Advanced Plant Breeding Techniques

• Hybridization, mutation, and polyploidy
• Tissue and cell culture in plant breeding

Lecture 9: Plant Biotechnology

• Definition, scope, and applications in crop production

Lecture 10: Biochemistry in Agriculture

• pH and buffers, macromolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, enzymes

Lecture 11: Introduction to Microbiology in Agriculture

• Microbial cell structure, diversity of microorganisms
• Role of microorganisms in agriculture: respiration, fermentation, decomposition

Lecture 12: Livestock Production: Scope and Importance

• Role of livestock in agriculture and industry
• Overview of the White Revolution in India

Lecture 13: Breeds and Distribution of Livestock in India

• Important Indian and exotic breeds of cows, buffaloes, and poultry
• Distribution and significance

Lecture 14: Livestock Housing and Management

• Systems of cattle and poultry housing
• Principles of feeding and balanced rations

Lecture 15: Livestock Care and Disease Management

• Management of different stages of livestock (calves, milch animals, poultry)
• Common diseases and their prevention

Lecture 16: Artificial Insemination and its Role

• Understanding artificial insemination, semen collection and preservation
• Role in cattle improvement

Lecture 17: Livestock Products: Processing and Marketing

• Overview of milk and milk product processing
• Marketing strategies

Lecture 18: Crop Production Targets and Achievements

• Foodgrain production in India: past, present, and future
• Sustainable crop production and commercialization

Lecture 19: Classification of Field Crops

• Based on utility: cereals, pulses, oilseeds, etc.
• Importance of crop classification

Lecture 20: Soil, Soil Fertility, and Manures

• Soil types, pH, texture, structure, health
• Essential plant nutrients and their functions

Lecture 21: Fertilizers and Integrated Nutrient Management

• Types of fertilizers and their application
• Concept and importance of integrated nutrient management

Lecture 22: Irrigation and Water Management

• Sources and scheduling of irrigation
• Water requirement of crops, methods of irrigation

Lecture 23: Weed Control Strategies

• Principles and methods of weed control
• Integrated weed management

Lecture 24: Crop Management and Cultivation Practices

• Seed bed preparation, seed treatment, sowing methods
• Fertilizer application, irrigation, and weed control

Lecture 25: Pest and Disease Management in Crops

• Common pests and diseases: identification and control
• Integrated pest management strategies

Lecture 26: Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management

• Techniques of harvesting, threshing, storage
• Processing and marketing of major field crops

Lecture 27: Introduction to Horticulture

• Importance of horticulture in diet and economy
• Crop diversification and the processing industry

Lecture 28: Orchard Management and Kitchen Gardening

• Orchard location, layout, and kitchen garden importance
• Planting system, training, and protection methods

Lecture 29: Cultivation Practices of Fruits and Vegetables

• Practices for mango, papaya, banana, guava, citrus, grapes
• Radish, carrot, potato, onion, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, spinach, cabbage

Lecture 30: Flower Cultivation and Food Preservation

• Cultivation of gladiolus, canna, chrysanthemums, roses, marigold
• Principles of fruit and vegetable preservation, preparation of jellies, jams, ketchup, chips

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