Principles of agronomy. Crop-environment interactions. Crop physiology. Crop propagation. Cropping systems. Field operations and techniques in crop production. Flowering and reproductive physiology. Plant bioregulators. Yield determination and crop productivity.
Field crop agronomy. Husbandry and production of vegetables, fruits and ornamentals. Principles and practices of seed production. Nutrient requirements and fertiliser recommendations for specific crops/cropping systems. Soil fertility management. Fertiliser application technologies. Biological techniques for sustainable production.