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Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.96)
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For preparation of "ginger in brine”, ginger is nomally harvested months after planting

Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops Subjects

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General Agriculture

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Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR

Breeding

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Mutation Breeding, Polyploidy and Cytogenetics of Ornamentals

Post-Harvest Technology of Vegetable Crops

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Storage Systems, Controlled/Modified Atmospheres (CA/MA) and Packaging Technology for Vegetables Maturity Indices, Harvesting, Textural Properties and Respiration Kinetics of Vegetables Food Additives, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety Regulations (FSSAI/FoSCoS) and Quality Standards for Vegetables

Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable Crops

4 Topics
Cole Crops: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Knolkhol and Brussels Sprouts Root Crops: Radish, Carrot, Beetroot and Turnip Bulb and Alliaceous Crops: Onion, Garlic and Leek Solanaceous Tuber and Leguminous Cool Season Crops: Potato and Garden Pea

Production Technology of Plantation Crops

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Beverage and Stimulant Crops: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Betelvine Latex, Industrial and Nut Plantation Crops: Rubber, Cashewnut and Wattle Oil and Masticatory Palms: Coconut, Arecanut, Oil Palm and Palmyrah

Tropical and Dry Land Fruit Production

3 Topics
Tropical Minor and Underutilized Fruits: Guava, Jackfruit, Pineapple and Annona Arid and Semi-Arid Tropical Fruits: Bael, Aonla, Ber, Date Palm and Jamun Tropical Plantation and Beverage Fruits: Sapota, Fig, Avocado and Dragon Fruit

Post-Harvest Technology of Fruit Crops

4 Topics
Quarantine Treatments, Heat Treatments (VHT/Hot Water), Fumigation (SO2) and Irradiation Maturity Standards, Harvesting Indices and Ripening Physiology of Fruit Crops Postharvest Disorders, Chilling Injury, Mechanical Injuries (Compression/Vibration) and Pathology of Fruits Fruit Processing Technology: Canning, Beverages, Fruit Bars, Jellies, Pectins and Food Acidulants

Production Technology of Cut Flowers

2 Topics
Chrysanthemum, Gladiolus and Lilium Production Orchid and Anthurium Production Technology

Production Technology of Spice Crops

4 Topics
Tree and Seed Spices: Turmeric, Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel and Fenugreek Major Black Pepper, Cardamom and Ginger Production Alliaceous, Orchid and Underutilized Spices: Garlic and Vanilla Agronomy, Cropping Systems and Commodity Economics of Spices

Production Technology of Warm Season Vegetable Crops

1 Topic
Solanaceous Fruit Vegetables: Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli and Bell Pepper

Subtropical and Temperate Fruit Production

2 Topics
Pome Fruits: Apple, Pear and Quince Subtropical Viticulture and Citrus Pomology: Grape and Sweet Orange

Biodiversity and Conservation

1 Topic
Germplasm Conservation, Cryopreservation, Quarantine, IPR and GI Registration

Production Technology for Loose Flowers

2 Topics
Marigold and Jasmine Production Technology Tuberose, Crossandra, Gomphrena and Minor Loose Flowers

Production Technology of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

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Alkaloidal and Cardioprotective Medicinal Plants: Periwinkle, Opium, Belladonna, Rauvolfia and Arjuna Steroidal, Laxative and Mucilaginous Medicinal Plants: Senna, Aloe, Isabgol, Solanum and Dioscorea Mints, Herbs and Essential Oil Crops: Mint, Patchouli and Geranium Aromatic Grasses: Citronella, Lemongrass, Palmarosa and Vetiver

Breeding of Plantation, Spice, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

3 Topics
Cytogenetics, Chromosome Numbers and Interspecific Hybridization in PSMAC Breeding Objectives, Selection, Hybridization and Pedigree of Elite Varieties Biotechnology, Molecular Markers and Tissue Culture in PSMAC Breeding

Growth and Development

1 Topic
Rooting Dynamics, Growth Analysis and Canopy Physiology

Landscaping

1 Topic
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Climbers and Foliage Plants

Processing of Plantation Crops, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

3 Topics
Extraction of Essential Oils, Concretes, Absolutes and Oleoresins Postharvest Primary Processing, Curing and Packaging of Spices Active Industrial Processing of Plantation Crops: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Rubber and Cashew

Organic Spice and Plantation Crop Production Technology

2 Topics
Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and Herbal Industry Economics Soil Fertility, Compost, Biodynamics and Biofertilizers (VAM) in PSMAC

Value Addition

2 Topics
Dehydration Technology, Pressed Flowers and Dry Floral Crafts Essential Oils, Concretes, Floral Pigments and Nutraceuticals

Turfing and Turf Management

1 Topic
Turfgrass Species, Morphology and Establishment Techniques

Biotechnology of Fruit Crops

1 Topic
Fruit Genomics, Molecular Markers and MAS

Post-Harvest Technology of Vegetable Crops

1 Topic
Maturity Standards, Respiration Kinetics and Water Loss Dynamics

Hi-tech Production Technology of Vegetable Crops

1 Topic
Protected Cultivation Structures, Microclimate Engineering and Mulching

Principles and Practices of Plant Propagation

2 Topics
Sexual and Asexual Propagation, Chimeras and Rooting Physiology Rootstocks, Grafting, Budding and Dwarfing Mechanisms
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