|
Environmental Science Sports Printing Poultry Farm Dairy Farm Architecture & Interior Design Insurance Medical Transcription Tourism Photo & TV Journalism Journalism Psychiatrist Public Relations Bio Technology Nurshing Navy Library Indian Forest Service Forsenic Call Center Air Hostess Pilot Oceanography Banking Microbiology Horticulture NDA CFA DOEACC 'A' Level DOEACC 'O' Level Web designing BACK HOME |
HORTICULTURE As the name suggests Horticulture is an intensive form of agriculture that includes the cultivation of fruits, flowers, vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants and spices. It also involves crop development, DNA testing of various crops, insect disease and weed control, crop utilization, pre/post harvest management, storage of produce. The fields covers genetically modified crops and the use of IT in plants. Qualification The minimum Qualification should be at least a B.Sc in agriculture. There are Universities that offer diplomas and the Government of India also give training cources to enterpreneurs from time to time. In a nutshell, if you are trained in plant biology, chemistry, soils, plant pests and disease, computer application, personnel/ business management and the current trends in horticulture, you can be the best in the field. Help at Hand
Various states in the country have Horticulture Departments, which help intersted parties by holding workshops, training farmers, providing advice etc. Various banks provide loan facilities and other financial assistance as well. Jop Opportunities
PRODUCTION You can have your own business or be a manager of vegetable farm, nursery and plant shop. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE. You can design beatuful gardens with trees, shrubs and flowers. Big corporate houses and hotels always need them. MARKETING You can be involved in wholesale or retail sale of seeds, garderning supplies, flowers, processed fruits etc. RESEARCH You can specialize in plants breeding, nutrition, help in the research work done in various agricultural universities WRITING As a trained horticulturist, you can write books, articles for magzines, newspapers and also hold workshops for novices. Where To Stdudy
|