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I. Course Title
: Growth and Development of Plantation, Spice,
Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
II. Course Code
: PSM 509
III. Credit Hours
: (2+1)
IV. Why this course ?
Understanding on growth and development of plantation, spice, medicinal and
aromatic crops is vital towards quality production as well as yield. Fundamental
knowledge on developmental physiology, biology and biochemistry and the associated
changes is most essential. This course will impart theoretical as well as hands-on
experience to the learner on these aspects of PSMA crops for improving their
productivity.
V. Aim of the course
To impart comprehensive knowledge on the growth, developmental stages and crop
regulation to increase the productivity in PSMAs
The course is organized as follows:
No
Blocks
Units
1
Growth and development
I
Stages of growth
II
Growth pattern
III Assimilate partitioning
2
Canopy management
I
Canopy management
II
Plant bio regulators
3
Developmental physiology and
I
Vegetative phase
biochemistry
II
Flowering and fruit set
III Growth and development during stress
VI. Theory
Block 1:
Growth, development, assimilate partitioning and plant bio regulators
Unit I:
Stages of growth: Growth and development, definitions, components,
photosynthetic productivity, different stages of growth, growth curves,
growth analysis, morphogenesis in PSMAs.
Unit II:
Growth pattern: in annual, semi-perennial and perennial crops, growth
dimorphism, environmental impact on growth and development: effect
of light, temperature, photoperiod.
Unit III:
Assimilate partitioning: Assimilate partitioning during growth and
development, influence of water and mineral nutrition.