Diploma Track Title : Protected Horticulture
Track Total Credits ( T-P-P): 3-15-0
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Diploma-Protected Horticulture
Teacher
Smaranika Mohanta
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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. Smaranika Mohanta
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 provide practical knowledge and to develop a clear understanding regarding protected horticulture.
- To impart knowledge in raising of crops and management of insect pest in horticultural crops.
Learning outcomes:
- Gaining knowledge on protected horticulture
- Successful raising of crops under protected structures
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: Production technology of cut and loose flowers (0-3-0)
Practice 2: Protected floriculture (0-3-0)
Practice 3: Production Management of Medicinal and aromatics crops (0-3-0)
TRACK 1 : Applied Hi-Tech Horticulture
Code(Credit) :ASHE 2201 (1-2-0)
Course Outcome
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 Course 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 : Production technology of cut and loose flowers
Course Code: ASHA4204 (0-3-0)
Course objectives
To provide practical knowledge on cut and loose flower raising.
To impart knowledge on post harvest management of cut and loose flowers
Learning outcomes
Gaining knowledge on various production aspects of cut and loose flower
Syllabus
Module1:Propagation Techniques in cut and loose flowers
Propagation techniques in tuberose, Jasmine, gladiolus and crossandra
Mist chamber operations
Module2: Cultural practices followed in cut and loose flowers
Training and Pruning
Manuring
Drip irrigation
Foliar nutrient management and fertigation
Plant growth regulators
Intercultural operations
Harvesting
Module 3: Post harvest Management in cut and loose flowers
Post Harvest techniques
Cold chain Management
References
Floriculture in India by R.S. Randhawa
Handbook of Floriculture by Pooja
Floriculture at a Glance by Deshraj
Session Plan
Module 1:Propagation Techniques in cut and loose flowers
Session 1
Propagation Technique in gladiolus
Slide 1: Propagation techniques in gladiolus
Video 1:Propagation techniques in gladiolus
Session 2
Propagation Technique in tuberose
Slide 2: Propagation techniques in tuberose
Video 2:Propagation techniques in tuberose
Session 3
Propagation Technique in jasmine
Slide 3: Propagation technique in jasmine
Video 3:Propagation technique in jasmine
Session 4
Propagation Technique in crossandra
Slide 4: Propagation technique in crossandra
Video 4: Propagation technique in crossandra
Session 5
Applicability and Principle of mist chamber
Slide 5: Applicability and principle of mist chamber
Video 5: Applicability and principle of mist chamber
Session 6
Working demonstration of mist chamber
Slide 6: Working demonstration of mist chamber
Module 2: Cultural practices followed in cut and loose flowers
Session 7:
Methods of training
Slide 7: Methods of training
Video 7:Methods of training
Session 8:
Methods of pruning
Slide 8: Methods of pruning
Video 8:Methods of pruning
Session 9:
Different types of manuring
Slide 9: Different types of manuring
Video 9:Different types of manuring
Session 10:
Fertilizer application methods
Slide 10: Fertiliser application
Video 10: Fertiliser application
Session 11:
Drip irrigation principles
Slide 11: Drip irrigation principles
Video 11: Drip irrigation principles
Session 12:
Working demonstration of drip irrigation
Slide 12: Working demonstartion of drip irrigation
Video 12: Working demonstartion of drip irrigation
Session 13:
Foliar nutrients
Slide 13: Foliar nutrients
Video 13: Foliar nutrients
Session 14:
Fertigation method
Slide 14: Fertigation methods
Video 14: Fertigation methods
Session 15:
Different types of Plant growth regulators
Slide 15: Different types of plant growth regulators
Video 15: Different types of plant growth regulators
Session 16:
Time and application of PGRs
Slide 16: Time and application of PGRs
Video 16: Time and application of PGRs
Session 17:
Intercultural operations in gladiolus
Slide 17: Inter cultural operations in gladiolus
Video 17: Inter cultural operations in gladiolus
Session 18:
Intercultural operations in tuberose
Slide 18: Intercultural operations in tuberose
Video 18: Intercultural operations in tuberose
Session 19:
Intercultural operations in jasmine
Slide 19: Intercultural operations in jasmine
Video 19: Intercultural operations in jasmine
Session 20:
Intercultural operation in crossandra
Slide 20: Intercultural operations in crossandra
Video 20:Intercultural operations in crossandra
Session 21:
Harvesting methods
Slide 21: Harvesting methods
Video 21: Harvesting methods
Module 3: Post Harvest Management
Session 22
Various Post Harvest Techniques
Slide 22: Postharvest techniques
Video 22: Postharvest techniques
Session 23
Cold Chain management
Slide 23: Cold chain management
Video 23: Cold chain management
Practice 2: PROTECTED FLORICULTURE
Course Code: ASHA 4205 (0-3-0)
Course objective
To impart basic knowledge regarding raising of flowers under protected structures
Learning outcomes
To gain knowledge on raising flowers under protected structures
Syllabus
Module 1:Importance and types of protected structures
Scope and importance of protected cultivation
Types of protected structures-
Polytunnel
Shade house and Screen house
Cold frames and hot beds
Green house
Module 2:Components Pre-requisites for protected cultivation of flower crops
Planning & design of protected structure
Different components of protected structure
Equipment required for controlling green house environment
Plant response to greenhouse environments
Land preparation in protected structures
Growing media used in protected structures
Irrigation system used in protected structure
Fertigation system used in protected structure
Types of benches used in protected cultivation
Types of containers used in protected cultivation
Module 3:Production technologies followed for Protected cultivation of different flowers
Protected cultivation of rose
Protected cultivation of carnation
Protected cultivation of gerbera
Protected cultivation of chrysanthemum
Protected cultivation of lilium
Protected cultivation of gladiolus
Protected cultivation of anthurium
References
Floriculture in India by R.S. Randhawa
Handbook of Floriculture by Pooja
Floriculture at a Glance by Deshraj
Session Plan
Module 1: Importance and types of protected structure
Session 1:
Scope and importance of Protected cultivation
Slide 1: Scope and importance
Video 1: Scope and Importance
Session 2:
Types of protected structures (Polytunnel)
Slide 2: Polytunnel
Video 2: Polytunnel
Session 3:
Types of protected structures (Shade house and screen house)
Slide 3: Shadenet and screenhouse
Video 3: Shadenet and screenhouse
Session 4:
Types of protected structures (Cold frames and hotbeds)
Slide 4: Cold frames and hot beds
Video 4: Cold frames and hot beds
Session 5:
Types of protected structures (Green house)
Slide 5: Types of greenhouse
Video 5: Types of greenhouse
Module 2 Components Pre-requisites for protected cultivation of flower crops
Session 6:
Planning & design of protected structure
Slide 6: Planning & design of protected structure
Video 6: Planning & design of protected structure
Session 7:
Different components of protected structure
Slide 7: Components of a protected structure
Video 7: Components of a protected structure
Session 8:
Equipment required for controlling green house environment
Slide 8: Equipment required for controlling green house environment
Video 8: Equipment required for controlling green house environment
Session 9:
Plant response to greenhouse environments
Slide 9: Plant response to greenhouse environments
Video 9: Plant response to greenhouse environments
Session 10:
Land preparation in protected structures
Slide 10: Land preparation
Video 10: Land preparation
Session 11:
Growing media used in protected structures
Slide 11: Growing media used in protected structures..
Video 11: Growing media used in protected structures
Session 12:
Irrigation system used in protected structure
Slide 12: Irrigation system used in protected structure
Video 12: Irrigation system used in protected structure
Session 13:
Fertigation system used in protected structure
Slide 13: Fertigation
Video 13: Fertigation
Session 14:
Types of benches used in protected cultivation
Slide 14: Types of benches used in protected cultivation
Video 14: Types of benches used in protected cultivation
Session 15:
Types of containers used in protected cultivation
Module 3: Production technologies followed for Protected cultivation of different flowers
Session 16:
Protected cultivation of rose
Slide 16: Rose
Video 16: Rose
Session 17:
Protected cultivation of carnation
Slide 17: Carnaton
Video 17: Carnaton
Session 18:
Protected cultivation of gerbera
Slide 18: Gerbera..
Video 18: Gerbera
Session 19:
Protected cultivation of chrysanthemum
Slide 19: Chrysanthemum
Video 19: Chrysanthemum
Session 20:
Protected cultivation of lilium
Slide 20: Lilium..
Video 20: Lilium
Session 21:
Protected cultivation of gladiolus
Slide 21: Gladiolous
Video 21: Gladiolus
Session 22:
Protected cultivation of anthurium
Slide 22: Anthurium
Video 22: Anthurium
Session 23:
Protected cultivation of gypsophila
Slide 23: Gypsophila
Video 23: Gypsophilla
Practice 3- Production Management of Medicinal and aromatics crops
Course Code: ASHA 4206 (0-3-0)
Course Objectives
To impart basic knowledge regarding raising of medicinal and aromatic plants
Learning outcomes
Understanding the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants and its production under protected structures
Syllabus
MODULE 1: Nursery Management of Medicinal crops
Identification and uses of medicinal crops
Land Preparation-soil sterilization, land preparation
Seed treatment-methods of seed treatment
Nursery raising-media used for raising seedlings, pots/containers used for raising seedlings
Mulching-different types of mulches
MODULE 2: Cultural practices
Irrigation-method of irrigation
Weed management-methods of weed management
Nutrient management-time and method of application
Module 3: Plant Protection Methods
Identification of pests and diseases
chemicals used in controlling insect pests and diseases
Module 4: Special horticultural Practices
Earthing up
Staking
Module 5: Harvesting and Post harvest handling
Harvesting Methods
Drying and curing
Maturity indices
Sorting and grading
Packaging and storage
References
Glimpses of Post Harvest Technology & Processing of Horticultural Crops by Arghya Mani
Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops by K.P. Sudheer
Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops by Sharon Pastor Simson
Session Plan
Module 1: Nursery Management of medicinal crops
Session 1:
Identification and Uses of medicinal crops
Slide 1: Uses of medicinal crops
Video 1: Uses of medicinal crops
Session 2:
Land Preparation- Soil Sterilization, Land Preparation
Slide 2: Land preparation
Video 2: Land preparation
Slide 3: Soil sterilization
Video 3: Soil sterilization
Session 3:
Seed Treatment
Slide 4: Seed treatment methods
Video 4: Seed treatment methods
Session 4:
Nursery raising- Media used for raising seedings, Pots and containers used for raising seedlings
Slide 5: Media
Video 5: Media
Slide 6: Potscontainers used for nursery
Video 6: Pots containers used for nursery
Session 5: Mulching
Slide 7: Mulching land material
Video 7: Mulching land material
Module 2: Cultural Practices
Session 6:
Irrigation- Methods of irrigation
Slide 8: Irrigation
Video 8: Irrigation
Session 7:
Weed Management
Slide 9: Weed control
Video 9: Weed control
Session 8:
Nutrient management
Slide 10: NM fertilizer Application
Video 10: NM fertilizer Application
Module 3: Plant Protection Methods
Session 9:
Identification of pests and diseases
Slide 11: Identification of pests and diseases
Video 11: Identification of pests and diseases
Session 10:
Chemicals used in controlling pests and diseases
Slide 12: Chemicals used for controlling insect pest and diseases
Video 12: Chemicals used for controlling insect pest and diseases
Module 4: Special horticultural practices
Session 11:
Earthing up
Slide 13: Earthing up
Video 13: Earthing up
Session 12:
Staking
Slide 14: Staking
Video 14: Staking
Module 5: Harvesting and Post harvest handling
Session 13:
Harvesting Methods
Slide 15: Harvesting methods
Video 15: Harvesting methods
Session 14:
Maturity Indices
Slide 16: Maturity indices
Video 16: Maturity indices
Session 15:
Sorting and grading
Slide 17: Sorting grading
Video 17: Sorting grading
Session 16:
Packaging and storage
Slide 18: Packaging and storage
Video 18: Packaging and storage
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I completed my graduation in B.Sc. (Horticulture) from OUAT Chiplima, Odisha in the year of 2012 and qualified JRF examination during 2012. I received my Post Graduation degree in M.Sc. (Ag) in Horticulture, Department of Horticulture and Post Harvest Technology, Institute of Agriculture, Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva Bharati, West Bengal, during the year of 2012-14.My research topic […]