Self Study Report of College & Programmes at ADAC & RI, Trichirappalli
Maturity indices for various horticultural crops Post harvest handling practices viz., grading, sorting and packing techniques. PProduction Technology of Fruits and Plantation crops
Hands on training of following aspects are given Mango, Sapota, Grapes and Citrus - varietal identification, selection of planting material and important cultural practices viz., training and pruning Banana – varietal identification, selection of planting material and important inter - cultural practices viz., desuckering and propping Papaya and guava - varietal identification and important cultural practices Post harvest handling practices of important tropical fruit crops. Tea Coffee Rubber, Cocoa and Cashew – identification of species and varieties – nursery practices – training and pruning - processing Coconut, Arecanut and oil palm - identification of varieties – mother palm and seed nut selection – nursery practices– management of nutrient deficiencies – processing
PProduction Technology of Vegetable and spice crops
Hands on training on Identification and description of varieties in rose, jasmine, chrysanthemum, crossandra, marigold, tuberose cut rose, anthurium, carnation and gerbera. Media preparation and potting of cut flowers Lawn and lawn making Identification of important trees, shrubs, creepers, annuals, biennials and herbaceous perennials used in garden. Identification of medicinal and aromatic plants – study on economic parts used and their products Propagation techniques of senna, periwinkle, glory lily, aswagandha, phyllanthus medicinal coleus, isabgol, aloe, medicinal Dioscorea and Solanum Identification of species/varieties and propagation techniques of ocimum, eucalyptus, davana, mint, lemon
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