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I. Course Title
: Underexploited Plantation, Spice, Medicinal and
Aromatic Plants
II. Course Code
: PSM 508
III. Credit Hours
: (2+0)
IV. Why this course ?
There are many number of underexploited plantation, spice, medicinal and aromatic
crops which are becoming important in line with the major ones. They could very
well be the major crops of tomorrow. This course will impart comprehensive
knowledge to the learner on the importance and scientific production technology of
various under utilised plantation, spice, medicinal and aromatic plants in India.
V. Aim of the course
To facilitate understanding on the importance and cultivation of underutilized and

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Horticultural Sciences–Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
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lesser known plantation, spice, medicinal and aromatic plants.
The course is organized as follows:
No
Blocks
Units
1
Importance and status
I
Importance and uses
II
Status and future prospects
2
Production technology
I
Propagation and varieties
II
Agro techniques
3
Harvest and post harvest
I
Harvest indices
management
II
Post harvest management
VI. Theory
Block 1:
Importance and status
Unit I:
Importance and Uses: Introduction, importance, economic parts used,
traditional uses.
Unit II:
Status and future prospects: Present status, origin, distribution and
future prospects of under exploited PSMAs.
Block 2:
Production technology
Unit I:
Propagation and varieties: Propagation and nursery techniques, species
varieties.