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Post Harvest Management- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.19)
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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 Active

Breeding

1 Topic
Mutation Breeding, Polyploidy and Cytogenetics of Ornamentals

Post-Harvest Technology of Vegetable Crops

5 Topics
Biochemistry of Stored Vegetables: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Glucosinolates and Enzymatic Changes Food Additives, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety Regulations (FSSAI/FoSCoS) and Quality Standards for Vegetables Maturity Indices, Harvesting, Textural Properties and Respiration Kinetics of Vegetables Storage Systems, Controlled/Modified Atmospheres (CA/MA) and Packaging Technology for Vegetables Packhouse Operations, Washing, Disinfectants, Curing and Pre-Cooling of 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

2 Topics
Beverage and Stimulant Crops: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Betelvine 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

6 Topics
Fruit Processing Technology: Canning, Beverages, Fruit Bars, Jellies, Pectins and Food Acidulants Maturity Standards, Harvesting Indices and Ripening Physiology of Fruit Crops Postharvest Disorders, Chilling Injury, Mechanical Injuries (Compression/Vibration) and Pathology of Fruits Ethylene Biology, Respiration, Ripening Regulation and Softening Biochemistry Quarantine Treatments, Heat Treatments (VHT/Hot Water), Fumigation (SO2) and Irradiation Storage Systems, Pre-Cooling, Modified/Controlled Atmosphere (MA/CA) and Packaging of Fruits

Production Technology of Cut Flowers

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

Production Technology of Spice Crops

1 Topic
Tree and Seed Spices: Turmeric, Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel and Fenugreek

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

Value Addition of Flowers

5 Topics
Harvest Maturity Stages and Postharvest Handling of Cut and Loose Flowers Extraction, Chemistry and Applications of Natural Floral Pigments (Betalains, Anthocyanins and Carotenoids) Preservative Solutions, Pulsing, Holding Solutions and Senescence Physiology of Cut Flowers Dehydration Techniques, Dry Flower Crafts, Embedding and Floral Art Essential Oils, Concretes, Absolutes and Aroma Quality from Floral Crops

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

5 Topics
Processing and Value Addition of Plantation Crops: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Coconut and Rubber Postharvest Processing, Curing, Drying and Grading Standards of Major Spices Processing and Active Principle Extraction of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Oleoresins, Essential Oils Distillation and Phytochemical Profiling (GC/HPLC) Sensory Evaluation Methods (Duo-Trio/Triangle Tests) and Regulatory Quality Standards for 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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