SAG
Post Graduation
2 Years
Programme overview
M.Sc. Agriculture in Plant pathology is a 2-year postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for admission to which is the successful completion of graduation B.Sc. Hons, Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.
M.Sc. Agri in Plant Pathology is the top demanded degree in all branches of M. Sc agriculture in recent trend the controlling of plant disease is very difficult task there is a need of lot of research on scientific study on plant diseases caused by pathogens (like fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes) and environmental conditions. It aims to understand the nature, causes, mechanisms and management of plant diseases to ensure sustainable crop production and food security through studying the various disease causing organisms such as Mycology, Disease Identification Techniques and Basic Crop Protection, Plant Virology and Bacteriology Epidemiology and Disease Forecasting Molecular Plant Pathology Disease Diagnosis, Management Host-Pathogen Interactions Integrated Disease Management (IDM) Pathogen biology. The plant pathologist can enhance the crop yield by protecting the crop by different disease causing organisms by diagnosing the different disease and control the disease by giving correct control measures by various methodology chemicals, biological and physical methods. The plant pathologist role is very important in the agriculture to feed the world population by maximize yield by preventing yield losses by plant pathogen. I this contest Om sterling global university having good infrastructure well equipped laboratory and field area for research and innovation.
Program Objectives
- To understanding of plant pathology principles, pathogen biology, and disease management.
- To foster research skills and innovation in plant disease study and management.
- To expertise in diagnosing plant diseases using modern and traditional techniques.
- To gain the knowledge to crop protection, forecasting and breeding disease-resistant varieties.
- To provide insights into global and local plant health challenges.
Program Outcomes
- Communicate findings clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Contribute to plant pathology through research, extension and advisory roles promoting sustainability.
- Apply knowledge to manage plant diseases and address global and local plant health challenges.
- Students’ expertise in research and developments for carrier opportunity.
Career Path
- Crop Consultant
- Wetland Specialist
- County Conservationist
- Crop protection Specialist
- Plant clinic scientist
- Hydrologist with Board of Health
- Environmental Technician
- State Soil and Water Quality Specialist
- Quatrain specialist
- County Agricultural
- Research Technician
- Conservation Planner
- District Marketing Manager
- Research Scientist
- State department agriculture officer
Popular areas of employment include:
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Intellectual property rights
- Environmental assessment and land use
- Research for government or educational institutions.
- Many company Syngenta, Bayers, Mansanto, Advanta, Mycco etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies.
Provided below are the criteria that need to be met for the given course.
For National Students
- Candidate should be a graduate in Agriculture or its equivalent.
For International Students
- Rule framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and notified in its website www.ugc.ac.in will be followed for deciding the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses offered in Om Sterling Global University, Hisar.
Programme Syllabus
The program syllabus of M. Sc. (Agriculture) in Plant Pathology at Om Sterling Global University is to assist the students get deeper and valuable insights in Plant Pathology. The program has been made in such a way that the course deals with the needs of modern industry and making the aspiring students as trained professionals who are ready to be deployed in their respective area of choices. The program will let you have a glimpse of future and take part in the latest advancements in the field of plant pathology to detect, diagnose and control them through Integrated disease management system. The program is striking and unique in so many ways especially in the areas plant diseases management.
Semester I
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| Major Course | |
| 01. | Mycology |
| 02. | Plant Virology |
| 03. | Plant Pathogenic Prokaryotes |
| Minor Courses | |
| 04. | Biological Control of Insect Pests and Weeds |
| 05. | Host Plant Resistance |
| Supporting Courses | |
| 06. | Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences |
| 07. | Techniques in Biochemistry |
| Common Courses | |
| 08. | Library and Information Services |
| 09. | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques |
Semester II
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| Major Course | |
| 01. | Plant Nematology |
| 02. | Principles of Plant Pathology |
| 02. | Diseases of Field and Medicinal Crops |
| Minor Courses | |
| 04. | Pest of Horticultural and Plantation Crops |
| 05. | Post- Harvest Entomology |
| Supporting Courses | |
| 07. | Experimental Designs |
| 08. | Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages |
| Common Courses | |
| 09. | Technical Writing and Communication Skills |
| 10. | Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes |
Semester III
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| Major Course | |
| 01. | Techniques in Detection and Diagnosis of Plant Diseases |
| Common Courses | |
| 02. | Intellectual Property and Its Management in Agriculture |
| 03. | Master’s Seminar |
| 04. | Master’s Research |
Semester IV
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Master’s Research |
How to Apply
If you have any questions regarding the course of M. Sc. (Agriculture) in Genetics & Plant Breeding then you can fill-up the Admission Enquiry Form below. If you’re having second thoughts on which course you should join, feel free to reach out to us at via – the FREE tele-counseling option. If you have decided and determined to pursue a career in this domain then go ahead and fill-up the online application now.
