Ph.D. (Plant Breeding)Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding

The Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Breeding) is a Doctorate Degree Course. The General Educational Eligibility for entering this course is Master Degree in the relevant Branch of Plant Science / Agriculture Science / Botany / Plant Biotechnology / Zoology. The Course is offered with a Minimum Duration of 3 Years (06 Semester). The Tenure of the Course comprises of Course Work (Theoretical) for 06/12 Months & the Research Activity thereafter. During the Course work, the Advanced Study about the Scientific Principles, Procedures & Techniques, associated with Plant’s Breeding Processes, which are responsible for the Genetic Improvement in Plants for the purpose of Commercial Production, is offered. The Research Activity includes the Advancements in Plant Genetics, Seed Technology, Plant Anatomy, Cell & Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Weed Control, Soil-Water-plant Relations, Reproductive Physiology, Plant Production Technology, Water Conservation Techniques, Agricultural Chemistry, etc. with variability of the Institution offering the Course.