Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
Syllabus & Course Curriculam
Syllabus & Course Curriculam
Course Type: MAJ-16
Semester: 8
Course Code: BBOTMAJ16T
Course Title: Seed Biology and Seed Technology
(L-P-Tu): 4-0-0
Credit: 4
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: Seed science and technology is a multidisciplinary field that is rapidly advancing in tandem with the development of improved plant varieties and other climate-resilient technologies. Provide students with the fundamental knowledge of seed science and tec
Learning Outcome: 1. Make skilled and technical human resources available to seed industries so that farmers can obtain high-quality seeds. 2. Students will learn about seed physiology, seed protection, seed pathology, seed entomology, and seed biotechnology. 3. Students
(Theory, Credit 4)
| Unit | Topic | No. of Lectures/Hrs |
| 1 | Seed structure and related functions, Physiology of Seed, seed health and productivity | 10 |
| 2 | Seed Production: Principles and Practices, Principles and Techniques in Vegetable Seed production, Principles and Techniques in crop Seed production, Seed Production in Field Crops, Seed Production and Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs), Weed Management in Crop Seed Production, Hybrid Seed Production | 20 |
| 3 | Seed Quality Testing, Seed Processing, Storage and Deterioration | 10 |
| 4 | Seed pathology and Entomology, purity, storage and preservation, Seed Health Technology and quarantine, Seed Biotechnology | 20 |
Reading References:
1. Desai BB. 2004. Seeds Handbook. Marcel Dekker. Kelly AF. 1988. Seed Production of Agricultural Crops. Longman. McDonald MB Jr & Copeland LO. 1997. Seed Production: Principles and Practices. Chapman & Hall. Musil AF. 1967. Identification of Crop and Weed Seeds. Handbook No. 219, USDA, Washington, DC, USA
2. Seed Science and Technology" by Subir Sen & Nabinananda Ghosh
3. Principles of Seed Technology" by P K Agrawal
4. Objective Seed Technology" by Phundan Singh
5. Agarwal RL. 1997. Seed Technology. 2nd Ed. Oxford & IBH.
6. Chhabra AK. 2006. Practical Manual of Floral Biology of Crop Plants. Dept. of Plant Breeding CCS HAU, Hisar.
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
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