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I. Course Title
: Organic Spice and Plantation Crops Production
II. Course Code
: PSM 607
III. Credit Hours
: (2+1)
IV. Why this course ?
A shift to organic agriculture is happening in different parts of the world. Demand
for organic plantation and spice crops is also increasing globally. This course is
designed to give comprehensive knowledge on scientific organic farming technology
in plantation and spice crops.
V. Aim of the course
To impart knowledge on principles, concepts, techniques and certification procedures
of organic farming in spice and plantation crops
The course is organized as follows
No
Blocks
Units
1
Concepts of Organic Farming
I.
Importance
II. Organic conversion plan
III. Organic farming systems
2
Organic Production Technologies
I.
Plantation crops
II. Major spices
III. Minor spices
3
Certification and Quality Control
I.
Accreditation
II. Organic standards
III. Quality control
VI. Theory
Block 1:
Concepts of Organic Farming
Unit I:
Importance: Principles, perspectives, concepts and components of
organic farming, present status of organic farming at national and
global level, domestic and global demand for organic products with
respect to spice and plantation crops, organic production and export –
opportunities and challenges.
Unit II:
Organic Conversion Plan: Advanced methods for enhancing soil fertility,
soil amendments. Modern methods of composting, vermicomposting,
coir pith composting, bio fertilizers, pest and disease management in
organic farming; crop rotation in organic horticulture, weed
management, botanicals and bio- control agents.