Diploma Track Title : Smart Agriculture
Track Total Credits ( T-P-P): 3-15-0
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Diploma- Smart Agriculture
Teacher
Sagar Maitra
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Course Description
Type of course: Diploma Course: (Theory + Practice)
Eligibility: 10th/12th/ ITI pass
Prerequisite: Participants should have some interest in polyhouse cultivation.
Duration of the course: 6 months
Key highlights:
Faculty name: Dr. Sagar Maitra
Participants will get certificate from university after successful completion.
Participants can raise different off season horticultural crops under protected structures
Imparts knowledge for develop as an entrepreneur
Course objectives:
- To impart practical knowledge on production of cutflowers
- To impart knowledge on IoT based automation in polyhouse
- To enable students in handling Mobile Apps and drone in precision farming
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Learning outcomes:
Students will be able to acquire skill on
- Production of cutflowers under protected cultivation.
- Management of micro-climate under IoT based automated polyhouse
- Precision crop management
Diploma Structure
TRACK COURSES
Track 1: Applied Hi-Tech Horticulture (1-2-0)
Track 2: Protected cultivation of vegetable crops (1-2-0)
Track 3: Hi-Tech fruit culture (1-2-0)
PRACTICE COURSES
Practice 1: Management of high-value cut-flowers (0-3-0)
Practice 2: Management of crops in hydroponics (0-3-0)
Practice 3: Use of smart tools for precision crop management (0-3-0)
TRACK 1 : Applied Hi-Tech Horticulture
Course Code: ASHE 2201 (1-2-0)
Course objective
To provide field practices in protected cultivation and Hi-Tech Horticulture
Learning Outcomes
To gain knowledge on protected cultivation of horticultural crops and learn about special technology for maintain fruit orchards.
Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Hi-Tech Horticulture
Introduction, scope and importance of protected cultivation
Identification of tools and implements
Protected structure, types, design, cladding materials
Fertilizer application in Hi-Tech horticulture
Module 2: Innovative technologies in Hi-Tech Horticulture
Hi-Tech nursery management
Micro-propagation in horticultural crop
Canopy management in fruits crop
High Density Planting in fruits crop
Micro-irrigation and fertigation application in horticultural crops
Intercultural operations in horticultural crops
References
1.Greenhouse Technology-The Future Concept of Horticulture by Arupratan Ghosh
2.Advances in Protected Cultivation by Brahma Singh
Session Plan
Module 1: Introduction to Hi-Tech Horticulture
Session 1:
Introduction, scope and importance of Hi-Tech Horticulture
Slide 1: Introduction, scope and importance of Hi-Tech Horticulture
Video 1:Introduction, scope and importance of Hi-Tech Horticulture
Session 2:
Identification and use of tools and equipments
Slide 2: Identification and use of tools and equipments
Video 2:Identification and use of tools and equipments
Session 3:
Types of protected structure (Open and forced ventilated polyhouse and Shade-net house)
Slide 3: Types of protected structure (Open and forced ventilated polyhouse and shade-net house)
Video 3:Types of protected structure (Open and forced ventilated polyhouse and shade-net house)
Session 4:
Specification standards as per length, width, height, orientation of polyhouse
Slide 4: Specification standards as per length, width, height, orientation of polyhouse
Video 4: Specification standards as per length, width, height, orientation of polyhouse
Session 5:
Design of polyhouse
Slide 5: Design of Polyhouse
Video 5:Design of Polyhouse
Session 6:
Active and passive (forced cooling ventilation)
Slide 6: Active and passive (forced cooling ventilation)
Video 6:Active and passive (forced cooling ventilation)
Session 7:
Types and uses of glazing materials in green house
Slide 7: Types and uses of glazing materials in greenhouse
Video 7:Types and uses of glazing materials in greenhouse
Session 8:
Analysis of EC and pH
Slide 8: Analysis of EC and pH
Video 8:Analysis of EC and pH
Session 9:
Fertilizers application scheduling
Slide 9: Fertilizers application scheduling
Video 9: Fertilizers application scheduling
Internal test
Practical test 1
Module 2: Innovative technologies in Hi-Tech Horticulture
Session 10:
Media and Soil less media used for raising seedlings
Slide 10: Media and Soilless media used for raising seedlings
Video 10:Media and Soilless media used for raising seedlings
Session 11:
Different types of nursery raising in vegetables and flowers
Slide 11: Different types of nursery raising in vegetables and flowers
Video 11:Different types of nursery raising in vegetables and flowers
Session 12:
Micro propagation in Horticultural crops
Slide 12: Micro propagation in Horticultural crops
Video 12:Micro propagation in Horticultural crops
Session 13:
Methods of Training and Pruning
Slide 13: Methods of Training and Pruning
Video 13:Methods of Training and Pruning
Session 14:
Canopy management and rejuvenation in fruit crops
Slide 14: Canopy management and Rejuvenation in fruit crops
Video 14:Canopy management and Rejuvenation in fruit crops
Session 15:
Training and pruning vegetable crops
Slide 15:Training and Pruning in Vegetable crops
Video 15:Training and Pruning in Vegetable crops
Session 16:
High density planting in fruit crops
Slide 16: High density planting in fruit crops
Video 16:High density planting in fruit crops
Session 17:
Drip irrigation in different horticultural crops
Slide 17: Drip irrigation in different horticultural crops
Video 17:Drip irrigation in different horticultural crops
Session 18:
Sprinkler irrigation in different horticultural crops
Slide 18: Sprinkler irrigation in different horticultural crops
Video 18:Sprinkler irrigation in different horticultural crops
Session 19:
Methods, technique and advantages of fertigation
Slide 19: Methods, technique and advantages of fertigation
Video 19:Methods, technique and advantages of fertigation
Session 20:
Special intercultural operation in fruits, vegetables and flowers
Slide 20: Special intercultural operation in fruits, vegetables and flowers
Video 20: Special intercultural operation in fruits, vegetables and flowers
Practical 2
Final Examination
Track 2 : Protected cultivation of vegetable crops
Course Code: ASHE-3102 (1-2-0)
Course objective
To gain practical knowledge regarding raising of vegetables under protected structures
Learning outcomes
Successful raising of vegetables under polyhouse
Syllabus
Module 1: Control of Temperature
Importance of temperature for crop cultivation under controlled condition
Greenhouse heating
Greenhouse cooling
Crop specific temperature management
Module 2: Control of CO2
Requirement of CO2 under protected condition
CO2 enrichment
Module 3: Control of Light
Importance of light for crop growth
Regulation of light in protected crop cultivation
Module 4: Media
Different types of media used in protected cultivation
Pasteurization of growing media
Module 5: Nutrient Management
Fertigation system and forms of inorganic fertilizers
Fertilizer application methods and general problems of fertigation
Crop specific nutrient management
Module 6: Nursery raising, bed preparation and planting of crops for production
Tomato
Capsicum and cucumber
Module 7: Crop Management
Tomato
Capsicum and cucumber
Module 8: Plant Protection
Identification, damage symptoms and control of different pests
Identification, damage symptoms and control of different diseases
References
- Protected cultivation of vegetable crops-Balraj Singh
Session Plan
Module 1: Control of temperature
Session 1:
Importance of temperature for crop cultivation under green house condition
Slide 1: Importance of temperature for crop cultivation under green house condition
Video 1: Importance of temperature for crop cultivation under controlled condition
Session 2:
Green house heating
Slide 2: Green house heating
Video 2: Greenhouse heating
Session 3:
Green house cooling
Slide 3: Greenhouse cooling
Video 3: Greenhouse cooling
Session 4:
Crop specific temperature management
Slide 4: Crop specific temperature management
Video 4: Crop specific temperature management
Module 2: Control of CO2
Session 5:
Requirement of CO2 under protected cultivation
Slide5: Requirement of CO2 under protected condition
Video 5: Requirement of CO2 under protected condition
Session 6:
CO2 enrichment
Slide 6: CO2 enrichment
Video 6: CO2 enrichment
Module 3: Control of Light
Session 7:
Importance of light for crop growth
Slide 7: Importance of light for crop growth
Video 7: Importance of light for crop growth
Session 8:
Regulation of light in protected crop cultivation
Module 4: Media
Session 9:
Different types of media used in protected cultivation
Slide 9: Different types of media used in protected cultivation
Video 9: Different types of media used in protected cultivation
Session 10:
Pasteurization of growing media
Slide 10: Pasteurization of growing media
Video 10: Pasteurization of growing media
Module 5: Nutrient Management
Session 11:
Fertigation systems and forms of inorganic fertilizers
Slide 11: Fertigation systems and forms of inorganic fertilizers
Video 11: Fertigation systems and forms of inorganic fertilizers
Session 12:
Fertilizer application methods and general forms of fertigation
Slide 12: Fertilizer application methods and general forms of fertigation
Video 12: Fertilizer application methods and general forms of fertigation
Session 13:
Crop specific nutrient management
Slide 13: Crop specific nutrient management
Video 13: Crop specific nutrient management
Module 6: Nursery raising, bed preparation and raising of crop for production
Session 14:
Tomato
Slide 14: Tomato
Video 14: Tomato
Session 15:
Capsicum and cucumber
Slide 15: Capsicum and cucumber
Video 15: Capsicum and cucumber
Module 7: Crop management
Session 16:
Tomato
Slide 16: Tomato
Video 16: Tomato
Session 17:
Capsicum and cucumber
Slide 17: Capsicum and cucumber
Video 17: Capsicum and cucumber
Module 8: Plant Protection
Session 18:
Identification, damage symptoms and control methods of different pests
Slide 18: Identification, damage symptoms and control methods of different pests
Video 18: Identification, damage symptoms and control methods of different pests
Session 19:
Identification, damage symptoms and control methods of different diseases
Slide 19: Identification, damage symptoms and control methods of different diseases
Video 19: Identification, damage symptoms and control methods of different diseases
Track 3: Hi-tech fruit culture
Course Code:ASHE 3203 (1-2-0)
Course Objectives
To provide practical knowledge regarding raising of fruit crops in hi-tech technology.
To impart the knowledge on identification and management of pest and disease of fruit crops.
Learning Outcomes
Gaining knowledge on hi-tech fruit culture
Successful raising of fruit crops under polyhouses
Syllabus
Module1: Nursery management in fruit crops
Nursery Management of Mango
Nursery Management of Guava
Nursery Management of Pineapple
Nursery Management of Papaya
Module 2: High density planting in fruit crops
Introduction and importance of HDP
HDP in mango
HDP in guava
HDP in papaya
Module3:Canopy Management in fruit crops
Introduction and importance
Training operation and its methods
Pruning operation and its methods
Canopy management in mango
Canopy management in guava
Rejuvenation-concept and importance
Module 4: Nutrient Management in fruit crops
Nutrient Management in Mango and guava
Nutrient Management Pineapple and Papaya
Module 5: Pest and disease management
Pest and disease Management in Mango
Pest and disease Management in Pineapple
Pest and disease Management in Guava
Pest and disease Management in Papaya
References
Cultivation of Major Fruit crops in India by Murali Manhoher Baghet
Session Plan
Module 1: Nursery Management in fruit crops
Session 1
Nursery Management of Mango
slide 1:Nursery management in mango
video 1:Nursery management in mango
Session 2
Nursery Management of Guava
slide 2:Nursery management in guava
video 2:Nursery management in guava
Session 3
Nursery Management of Pineapple
slide 3:Nursery management in pineapple
video 3:Nursery management in pineapple
Session 4
Nursery Management of Papaya
slide 4:Nursery management in papaya
video 4:Nursery management in papaya
Module 2: High density Planting in fruit crops
Session 5
Introduction and importance
Slide 5: High density planting, introduction and importance
Video 5:High density planting, introduction and importance
Session 6
HDP in Mango
Slide 6: High density planting in mango
Video 6:High density planting in mango
Session 7
HDP in Guava
Slide 7: High density planting in guava
Video 7: High density planting in guava
Module 3: Canopy Management in fruit crops
Session 8
Introduction and importance
Slide 8: Canopy management
Video8:Canopy management
Session 9
Training operations and its methods
Slide 9: Training and methods of training
Video 9:Training and methods of training
Session 10
Pruning operation and its methods
Slide 10: Pruning and methods of pruning
Video 10:Pruning and methods of pruning
Session 11
Canopy management in mango
Slide 11: Canopy management in mango
Video 11:Canopy management in mango
Session 12
Canopy management in guava
Slide12: Canopy management in guava
Video 12:Canopy management in guava
Session 13
Rejuvenation concept and importance
Slide 13: Rejuvenation or Top working
Video 13:Rejuvenation or Top working
Module 4: Nutrient Management in fruit crops
Session 14
Nutrient management in mango and guava
Slide 14: Mango and guava nutrition
Video 14:Mango and guava nutrition
Session 15
Nutrient management in pineapple and papaya
Slide 15: Pineapple and papaya nutrition
Video 15:Pineapple and papaya nutrition
Module 5: Pest and Disease Management
Session 16
Pest and disease management in mango
Slide 16: Mango pests and diseases
Video 16:Mango pests and diseases
Session 17
Pest and disease management in pineapple
Slide 17: Pineapple pests and diseases
Video 17:Pineapple pests and diseases
Session 18
Pest and disease management in guava
Slide 18: Guava pests and diseases
Video 18:Guava pests and diseases
Session 19
Pest and disease management in papaya
Slide 19: Papaya pests and diseases
Video 19:Papaya pests and diseases
Practice 1: Management of high-value cut-flowers
Course Code: ........(0-3-0)
Course Objective
To teach the cultivation of hitech cut flowers
To motivate towards cultivation of flowers
Learning Outcome
The students will learn successful cultivation of Gerbera
Students will learn to adopt business model for Gerbera cultivation as an option for entrepreneurship
Syllabus
Module 1 Gerbera Cultivation
Gerbera Introduction
Pre-Requisites of Gerbera Cultivation
Soil Preparation
Bed Preparation
Planting and establishment
Intercultural Operation
Identification and Management of Pest in Gerbera
Identificaton and Management if Disease in Gerbera
Do's and Dont's in Gerbera cultivation
Maturity Indices and Harvest
Grading and Packaging
Market Analysis
Module 2 Dutch Rose Cultivation
Dutch rose Introduction
Pre-Requisites of Dutch Rose Cultivation
Soil Preparation
Bed Preparation
Planting and establishment
Intercultural Operation
Identification and Management of Pest in Dutch Rose
Identificaton and Management if Disease in Dutch Rose
Do's and Dont's in Dutch Rose cultivation
Maturity Indices and Harvest
Grading and Packaging
Market Analysis
Module 3 Dendrobium Orchid Cultivation
Dendrobium Introduction
Pre-Requisites of Dendrobium Cultivation
Soil Preparation
Bed Preparation
Planting and establishment
Intercultural Operation
Identification and Management of Pest in Dendrobium
Identificaton and Management if Disease in Dendrobium
Do's and Dont's in Dendrobium cultivation
Maturity Indices and Harvest
Grading and Packaging
Market Analysis
References
Gerbera Cultivation under Polyhouse by Kalpesh Shinde
Handbook of Floriculture by Pooja
Session Plan
Module 1 Gerbera Cultivation
Session 1
Introduction
Session 6
Internal 1
Session 7
Identification and Management Pest in Gerbera
Session 8
Identification and Management of Disease in Gerbera
Slide 8: Identification and Management of Disease in Gerbera
Video 9: Identification and Management of Disease in Gerbera
Internal 2
External Exam
Module 2 Dutch Rose Cultivation
Session 14
Pre-requisites for Dutch Rose Cultivation
Internal 1
Session 19
Identification and Management Pest in Dutch Rose
Slide 7: Identification and Management Pest in Dutch Rose
Video 7: Identification and Management of Pest in Dutch rose
Session 20
Identification and Management of Disease in Dutch Rose
Slide 8: Identification and Management of Disease in Dutch Rose
Internal 2
External Exam
Module 3 Dendrobium Orchid Cultivation
Session 25
Pre-requisites for Dendrobium Cultivation
Session 29
Identification and Management of pest in dendrobium
Slide 6: Identification and Management of pest in dendrobium
Internal 1
Session 30
Identification and Management Disease in Dendrobium
Slide 7: Identification and Management Disease in Dendrobium
Internal 2
External Exam
Practice 2:Management of crops in hydroponics
Course Code:........(0-3-0)
Course Objectives
To provide practical knowledge and to develop a sound understanding of hydroponics technology
To impart knowledge on raising crops in hydroponics sustainably
Learning Outcomes
Gaining knowledge on hydroponics technology
Successful raising of crops under hydroponics system
Syllabus
Module 1 Spinach
Nursery raising
Filling of media in mesh pots
Preparation of nutrient solution
Management of crop
Harvest and post-harvest care
Module 2 Lettuce
Nursery raising
Filling of media in mesh pots
Preparation of nutrient solution
Management of crop
Harvest and post-harvest care
Module 3 Coriander
Nursery raising
Filling of media in mesh pots
Preparation of nutrient solution
Management of crop
Harvest and post-harvest care
References:
- Hydroponics: A Step-By-Step Hydroponic Gardening Guide to Grow Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs at Home by Andy Jacobson
- How To Hydroponics 4th Edition by Keith Roberto
- Hydroponics: A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower (2nd Edition), by Dr. J. Benton Jones
- Commercial Hydroponics by John Mason
Session Plan
Session 12
Session 13
Harvesting and post harvesting of spinach
Practice 3:Use of smart tools for precision crop management
Course Code:.........(0-3-0)
Course Objective
To provide practical knowledge and to develop a sound understanding on Precision tools
To impart knowledge on Drone
Learning Outcome
Students learn to operate an Agricultural drone
Students learn to use different precision tools
Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Drones
Introduction and Types of Drones according to axis
Do's, Dont's and exploded view of Agri Drone
Components of Agri drone
Motor layout and Propeller direction
Module 2: SOP of Drones
RPAS Physical Checks and GCS tablet and RC Transmitter Health checks
Power-on Checks
Pre-flight Setup
Mission planning in the GCS, Flight modes and Mission Setup
Module 3: Agricultural Drone
Application of Drone in Agriculture
Hyperspectral Imaging
References:
Precision Agricultural Technology for Crop Farming by Qin Zhang
A Textbook on Precision Agriculture by Kishore Chandra Swain
Session Plan
Module 1: Introduction to Drones
Session 1
Introduction and Types od Drones according to axis
Session 2
Do's, Dont's and exploded view of Agri Drone
Session 4
Motor layout and Propeller direction
Slide 4. Motor layout and Propeller direction
Video 4: Components and Motor layout and Propeller direction<
Module 2 SOP of Drones
Session 5
RPAS Physical Checks and GCS tablet and RC Transmitter Health checks
Slide 5. RPAS Physical Checks and GCS tablet and RC Transmitter Health checks
Video 5: RPAS Physical Checks and GCS tablet and RC Transmitter Health checks
Session 8
Mission planning in the GCS, Flight modes and Mission Setup
Slide 8: Mission planning in the GCS, Flight modes and Mission Setup
Video 8: Mission planning in the GCS, Flight modes and Mission Setup
Module 3 Agricultural Drone
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Present Position Associate Professor (Agronomy),MSSSoA, CUTM Mobile: 91-8910889401 , E-mail: sagar.maitra@cutm.ac.in Education PhD (Agronomy) Work Experience Dr. Sagar Maitra (b 1969), a Doctorate in Agronomy, specialization in crop husbandry engaged in research activities on cropping system, nutrient management of field crops, crop physiology, precision agriculture (IoT based crop monitoring and management in forced ventilated polyhouse) […]