ICAR AIEEA PG Horticulture 09 July 2023 (Shift 1) Paper

Agronomy, Agro-Climatic Zones, Cropping Systems, Tillage and Soil Fertility Management Plant Physiology, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Transpiration, Mineral Nutrition and Growth Regulators Historical Milestones, Agricultural Education, ICAR Institutes and Research Infrastructure Extension Education Principles, Rural Development Programs (PKVY, PMKSY, SHC) and Transfer of Technology Cell Biology, Genetics, Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Fundamentals Major Plant Diseases, Insect Pests, Weeds and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Statistical Methods: Central Tendency, Dispersion, Probability, Hypothesis Testing and Experimental Field Designs Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Marketing, Finance (KCC, NABARD) and Price Policy

Temperate Nut Crops: Walnut, Almond, Pecan nut, Chestnut and Pistachio Cucurbitaceous Vegetable Crops: Cucumber, Melons (Watermelon, Muskmelon) and Gourds Tree Spices and Herbal Spices: Clove, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Allspice and Vanilla Principles of Fruit Production: Classification, Agro-climatic Requirements, Orchard Planning and Planting Systems Orchard Management: Training and Pruning Systems, Canopy Management, Unfruitfulness, Alternate Bearing and Pollinizers Root and Tuber Vegetable Crops: Potato, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Carrot, Radish, Turnip and Beetroot Tropical Fruit Production: Mango, Banana, Papaya, Guava and Sapota Beverage and Stimulant Crops: Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Rubber Plant Propagation and Nursery Management in Fruit Crops: Sexual and Asexual Methods, Grafting, Rootstocks Major Spices: Black Pepper, Small Cardamom, Large Cardamom, Ginger and Turmeric Major Plantation Crops: Coconut, Arecanut, Oil Palm, Palmyra Palm and Cashewnut Subtropical Fruit Production: Citrus Species, Grapes, Pomegranate, Litchi and Loquat Active Minor and Underutilized Fruit Crops: Passion Fruit, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Dragon Fruit, Karonda and Wood Apple Principles of Vegetable Production: Classification, Kitchen Gardening, Nursery Raising and Precision Farming Plant Breeding in Vegetable and Flower Crops: Heterosis, Male Sterility (CMS), Self-Incompatibility and Molecular Markers Physiological Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies of Major Fruit Crops Solanaceous Vegetable Crops: Tomato, Brinjal (Eggplant), Chilli and Sweet Pepper (Capsicum) Cole Crops and Cruciferous Vegetables: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Knol Khol, Sprouting Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Bulb and Allium Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Leek and Shallot Landscape Architecture, Garden Styles (Formal, Informal, Mughal, Japanese, English) and Lawn Management Ornamental Plants: Trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Annuals, Foliage Plants, Cacti, Succulents, Palms and Bonsai Temperate Fruit Production: Pome Fruits (Apple, Pear, Quince) and Stone Fruits (Peach, Plum, Apricot, Cherry) Leguminous Vegetable Crops: Garden Pea, French Bean, Cowpea, Cluster Bean, Dolichos Bean and Winged Bean Arid and Semi-Arid Fruit Production: Aonla, Ber, Bael, Date Palm, Fig, Custard Apple, Jamun and Phalsa Commercial Loose Flowers: Marigold, Jasmine (Bela, Chameli, Mogra), Tuberose, Crossandra and China Aster Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Senna, Isabgol, Ashwagandha, Opium Poppy, Mentha, Lemongrass and Essential Oils Leafy and Salad Vegetables: Spinach, Palak, Amaranthus, Fenugreek, Lettuce and Minor Greens Commercial Cut Flowers: Rose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Gladiolus, Gerbera, Orchid and Anthurium Perennial and Underutilized Vegetable Crops: Drumstick (Moringa), Pointed Gourd, Ivy Gourd and Asparagus Plant Breeding in Fruit and Plantation Crops: Floral Biology, Incompatibility, Apomixis, Polyploidy and Mutation Seed Spices and Condiments: Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ajwain, Celery and Aniseed Post-Harvest Physiology: Respiration, Transpiration, Ethylene Biosynthesis and Action, Ripening and Senescence Value Added Products: Juices, Squashes, Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Pickles, Chutneys, Preserves (Murabba) and Candy Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Greenhouses, Polyhouses, Net houses, Hydroponics and Vertical Farming Harvesting, Pre-cooling, Sorting, Grading, Packaging, Cold Storage, CA/MA Storage and Transportation Principles of Preservation and Processing: Drying, Dehydration, Thermal Processing, Freezing and Chemical Preservatives