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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