Master of Agriculture Science In Plant Pathology, New Program

Master of Agriculture Science In Plant Pathology, New Program

  • Program Code

  • Level

    Post Graduate

  • Duration

    2 Years

About the Programme

MSc. Plant Pathology aims at providing advance knowledge and skill in solving plant disease related problems. The department of plant pathology at M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture is well equipped with infrastructure that will provide students expertize and hands-on training to carry out laboratory experiments related to identification and morphological and biochemical characterization of plant pathogens, host pathogen interaction studies, disease management experiments, plant disease epidemiological work, etc. The department also houses specialized laboratories working on bio fertilizers, bio pesticides and commercial mushroom spawn production which will provide exposure to students in advanced research in related fields.

Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc. Agriculture with OGPA of 6.0 (5.5 for SC & ST candidates) from any recognized University.
Career path you can choose after the course
Postgraduate in plant pathology is eligible for the posts of Agriculture Research Scientist under ICAR, Asst. Professor in central/state agricultural universities, and subject matter specialist in Krishi Vigyan Kendras and also get exciting offers from various multinational companies as scientists or marketing experts.

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