Horticulture

For Horticulture, the Science stream with PCB subjects is important. If candidates want to learn how to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, tea, and other plants, the best degree to take after Class 12 is BSc Horticulture. A 4-year undergraduate programme in agro Science and technology is available in horticulture under the name BSc Horticulture. 

Senior Horticulturists are experienced professionals responsible for managing horticultural operations, conducting research, and often overseeing teams of horticultural workers. Salary ranges can vary widely based on factors mentioned earlier, but on average, senior horticulturists in India might earn anywhere from INR 6 Lacs to INR 12 Lacs or more annually.

Yes, as a BSc Horticulture graduate, you are eligible qualification for certain exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India, particularly those exams that do not have specific degree requirements.

A BSc Horticulture can open up various opportunities for pursuing PG courses that can enhance your qualifications and increase your prospects for government job options. 

Here are some PG courses that BSc horticulture graduates might consider for better government job options:

• MSc Horticulture
• MBA in Agribusiness Management
• MSc Agriculture
• MSc in Plant Pathology

A student who has studied Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry at the Class 12 level can pursue a BSc in Horticulture. The PCM combination is often associated with Engineering and other technical fields. Horticulture is a multidisciplinary field that contains aspects of Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences, among others. 

Yes, a few colleges are offering Horticulture courses in distance mode. Here are some of them:

Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.

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 

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.

Upon successful completion of Class 12 from a recognised educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 80%, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture as the main subjects, one is eligible to apply for enrolment in the course.