Historical Evolution, Agricultural Education and Research Infrastructure in India Agricultural Geography, Economic Botany and Major Crop Statistics Agro-Climatic Zones, Cropping Systems and Soil Fertility Management Agricultural Statistics, Biometrics and Field Experimental Designs

Recombinant DNA Technology, Transgenic Crops, Gene Editing and PPV&FRA/IPR Modes of Reproduction, Pollination Mechanisms, Apomixis and Male Sterility Systems Active Structural and Numerical Chromosomal Aberrations Breeding Methods in Cross-Pollinated Crops: Population Improvement, Synthetics and Composites Heterosis, Inbreeding Depression, Combining Ability and Hybrid Seed Production Molecular Markers (SSR, SNP, DArT), QTL Mapping, MAS and Genomic Selection Mutation Breeding, Distant Hybridization and Chromosome Doubling Mendelian Principles, Gene Interaction and Probability Ratios Plant Genetic Resources, Germplasm Exploration, Conservation and Centers of Diversity Chromosome Ultrastructure, Karyotype Analysis and Specialized Chromosomes Breeding Methods in Self-Pollinated Crops: Pureline, Mass, Pedigree, Bulk and SSD Population Genetics, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium and Gene Frequency Dynamics Quantitative Genetics, Polygenic Inheritance, Heritability and Genetic Advance Ideotype Breeding, Abiotic Stress Breeding and Quality Breeding Linkage, Genetic Mapping, Recombination and Tetrad Analysis Molecular Cytogenetics, FISH, GISH and Epigenetics in Plant Breeding

Seed Production Principles: Nucleus, Breeder, Foundation and Certified Seed Classes Floral Biology, Embryogenesis, Seed Development and Seed Chemistry Seed Dormancy Mechanisms, Breaking Treatments and Germination Physiology Seed Testing Procedures: Sampling, Purity Analysis, Germination Test and TZ Viability Hybrid Seed Production Techniques: Detasseling, Isolation Distance and Field Rouging Seed Certification Standards, Field Inspections, Field Counts and Tag Colors Seed Village Concept, Seed Replacement Rate (SRR), Varietal Replacement and Seed Act 1966 Seed Storage Physiology, Controlled Storage, Recalcitrant Seed Handling and ISTA Rules Seed Deterioration, Aging Physiology, Harrington Thumb Rules and Seed Longevity Seed Processing: Air-Screen Cleaners, Specific Gravity Separators, Grading and Drying Seed Treatment, Film Coating, Pelletizing and Packaging

General Plant Pathology: History, Koch's Postulates and Disease Triangle Fungal Plant Pathogens: Classification, Spore Morphology, Life Cycles and Etiology Host-Pathogen Interaction: Infection Process, Toxins, Enzymes and Defense Mechanisms Principles of Plant Disease Management: Physical, Chemical, Biological and Resistance Agricultural Microbiology: Biofertilizers, Composting and Biocontrol Agents Plant Bacteriology: Pathogenic Bacteria, Phytoplasmas, Spiroplasmas and Symptoms Major Crop Diseases: Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Commercial and Horticultural Crops Plant Virology: Genome Nature, Transmission Vectors and Viral Diseases Plant Parasitic Nematodes: Morphology, Life Cycle and Major Nematode Diseases Plant Disease Epidemiology, Forecasting, Assessment and Economic Injury Levels