Department of Horticulture
July 31, 2023 2023-12-31 18:39Department of Horticulture
Highlights
This is the first and only horticulture department functioning under a central university in the entire South of India. It stands along with most of the traditional departments. Hence, the opportunity for interdisciplinary studies and research is very high. To lead in this direction the department is supported by a vibrant team of faculty members derived from different parts of India, who are experts in diverse fields of horticulture and committed to delivering the highest standards both in academics and research.
Thrust areas
- Converging conventional knowledge and frontier research toward enhancing sustainability, and nutritional security in accordance with regional, national, and global priorities through
- Creation of a world-class learning center for horticulture
- Conservation and evaluation of plant genetic resources for climate resilience
- Development of new varieties/hybrids in fruit, vegetable, flower, and other horticultural crops through interdisciplinary approaches
- Finding out solutions for major production problems and constraints
- Postharvest management and value-addition in perishable horticultural commodities
- Appraisal and enhancement of market value through forward and back-end linkages
- Reaching out to the community through technology combined with humanity
Vision
Build a research-based horticulture hub with world-class knowledge, which can cater to all the stakeholders for the ultimate well-being of society.
Mission
The department is aiming to provide a strong platform for various research-oriented education in the advanced arena of horticultural sciences and to provide issue-based solutions coupled with innovations that can transform the standards of the farming community of the nation. The Department is well facilitated with labs and instruments in the School of Life Sciences.
Programmes Offered
M.Sc. Horticulture
Specializations:
- Fruit Science
- Vegetable Science
- Floriculture and Landscaping
Eligibility Criteria:
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fruit Science/ Vegetable Science/ Floriculture and Landscaping/ Forestry or equivalent in a 10+2+4 system with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for EWS/OBC (non creamy layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Duration of the programme: Two Years
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 22
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Ph.D. Horticulture
Specializations:
- Fruit Science
- Vegetable Science
- Floriculture and Landscaping
Eligibility Criteria:
A consistently good academic record possessing M.Sc. in Horticulture / Fruit Science / Vegetable Science / Floriculture/ Spices, Plantation Crops & Medicinal and Aromatics / Post Harvest Technology / M.Sc. (Agri.) in Horticulture / Plant Breeding and Genetics/ Seed Science and Technology / Biotechnology obtained from any recognized Indian University or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU).
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- Smart Classrooms
- Department Library
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Head of the Department
Department of Horticulture
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodhorti@cutn.ac.in
