Ph.D. in Horticulture 

at Udai Pratap College, Varanasi

Some core subjects in the Horticulture field include:

• Plant cultivation, management, and production Includes plant biology, genetics, breeding, propagation, cultivation techniques, pest and disease management, soil science, irrigation, and crop management.
• Post-harvest technology Deals with the practices and principles of harvesting, packaging, handling, and processing, to improve availability and storage life.
• Business practices, people management, health and safety, and the environment These skills are increasingly necessary for the successful running of a public garden.

The Horticulture industry is a synthesis of scientific, technological, and production activities aimed at ensuring consumer satisfaction. There are various types of Horticulture techniques. Here let us discuss a few of the important branches of Horticulture. 

• Arboriculture
• Turf Management
• Floriculture 
• Landscape Horticulture 
• Olericulture
• Pomology
• Viticulture
• Oenology
• Postharvest Physiology