The course is dedicated to enlighten a candidate with a complete well-integrated program in horticulture production, focusing particularly in the fruit sector and the research trainings in the same field. It makes the candidates capable of applying the diversified knowledge and skills of fruit science and the concerned technologies, to the diversified fields of production systems in horticulture. Moreover, they are prepared to implement their experiences and innovative thoughts in the research field areas. They are finally equipped with a sound knowledge of horticulture in fruit science, and the related innovations and technologies of it.

Eligibility:

The candidates are required to possess a M. Sc degree along with thesis in partial fulfilment in research of the concerned discipline. Moreover, few of the institutes pose their special criterion for the course.

Course Outlook:

The course is formatted for duration of two to three years. The students are required to submit their projects and the research pares within this specified time only.

Job Prospects:

There is no scarcity of job prospects for the candidates with a PhD degree in Horticulture. The candidates, after succeeding in few examinations, can be tagged as scientists. He can also be employed as a lecturer, reader or associate in different colleges and agricultural universities. There are varieties of centres all over the nation, which employ such candidates.

Best Places to Pursue:

Institute of Horticulture

Swami Keshawanand Rajasthan Agriculture University

Annamalai University

College of Horticulture

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar, Hissar

Carey Institute of Technology