Agricultural Biotechnology:-
Cell Structure & Function: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell architectures; cell organelles, their functionsBiomolecules & Metabolism: Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids; enzyme functions and kineticsMolecular Genetics: DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, genetic code, gene expressionGenetic Engineering: Vectors, recombinant DNA, gene cloning, PCR, DNA sequencing, transgenics, CRISPRPlant Tissue Culture & Micropropagation Bioinformatics & Genomics: DNA databases, sequence analysis, genome mapping, Applications inAgriculture: GM crops, biosafety, biopesticides, biofertilizers, molecular marker-assisted selection, biotechnological approaches to stress toleranceAgricultural Entomology:-
Systematics: Classification of insects, identification, evolution, distinguishing characteristics of major ordersMorphology: Structure of body wall, segmentation, appendages, wings, genitaliaEmbryology, Anatomy & Physiology: Developmental biology, internal organs and their functions, physiology (digestion, circulation, excretion) Ecology: Pest management principles, biological and cultural control, integrated pest management (IPM)Toxicology: Pesticide classification, mode of action, environmental impactInsect Pathology: Diseases of insects and their role in biocontrolAgricultural Microbiology:-
History, Scope & Importance: Milestones in microbiology, classification, structure, and function of microbes Microbial Ecology & Physiology: Ecosystems, microbial interactions, metabolism, adaptationsSoil Microbiology: Organic matter decomposition, rhizosphere microflora, biofertilizers, nutrient cyclesEnvironmental Microbiology: Pollution, bioremediation, waste managementIndustrial Microbiology: Fermentation technology, production of antibiotics, amino acids, single-cell proteinsGenetics & Plant Breeding:-
Genetics: Mendelian principles, chromosome structure, DNA/RNA, gene regulationPlant Breeding Methods: Hybridization, selfing, backcrossing, mutation, selection methodsCytogenetics: Polyploidy, chromosomal aberrations, cytoplasmic inheritanceQuantitative & Biometrical Genetics: Polygenic inheritance, heritability, genotype × environment interaction, heterosisMolecular Breeding: Marker-assisted selection, QTL mapping, molecular markers in breedingBreeding for Stress Resistance: Biotic and abiotic stress, quality traits, molecular approachesPlant Pathology:-
History & Principles: Major milestones, epidemics, plant disease classification, Koch's postulatesLaboratory Techniques: Isolation, culture, identification, serological and molecular techniquesPhysiological & Molecular Plant Pathology: Pathogen infection mechanism, plant defense, enzyme/toxin relationships, genetic engineering for resistanceMycology and Bacteriology: Fungal and bacterial classification, life cycles, economic uses, disease managementVirology & Epidemiology: Plant viruses, transmission, detection, disease forecasting modelsAnimal Nutrition:-
Nutrient Classification: Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, waterDigestive Physiology: Digestion and metabolism in ruminants and non-ruminantsFeed Technology: Feed composition, processing, quality controlApplied Nutrition: Ration formulation, supplements, additivesNutritional Disorders & Their Management Animal Nutrition:-
Nutrient Classification: Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, waterDigestive Physiology: Digestion and metabolism in ruminants and non-ruminantsFeed Technology: Feed composition, processing, quality controlApplied Nutrition: Ration formulation, supplements, additivesNutritional Disorders & Their Management Soil Science:-
Soil Genesis: Formation, classification, properties (physical, chemical, biological)Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management: Essential nutrients, cycles (N, P, K), diagnosis and correction of deficienciesSoil Physics: Structure, moisture, aeration, temperature, erosion controlSoil Chemistry: pH, EC, cation-exchange, salinity, amendmentsSoil Microbiology: Rhizobacteria, organic matter decomposition, biofertilizersAgricultural Economics:-
Basics of Economics: Micro, macroeconomics, demand-supply, market structuresFarm Management: Resource allocation, planning, budgetingAgricultural Marketing & Trade: Price analysis, value chains, international tradeAgricultural Policy: Govt policies, subsidies, WTO, APMC ActRural Development: Cooperatives, NGOs, livelihood approachesFisheries Science:-
Aquaculture Practices: Pond management, species selection, hatchery techniquesFish Genetics & Breeding: Principles, hybridization, seed productionFish Nutrition: Feed composition, disease control, nutrition managementFish Processing Technology: Preservation, value-addition, quality controlFisheries Resource Management: Conservation, ecosystem management, fisheries regulationsFood Technology:-
Food Chemistry & Nutrition: Structure and properties of food macro- and micronutrientsFood Processing: Milling, fermentation, heating, preservation, packaging technologiesFood Safety & Quality Assurance: Standards, food microbiology, safety hazardsBioprocess Engineering: Fermentation, enzyme technology in food systemsBioinformatics:-
Basics: Biological databases, sequence formats, BLAST, FASTA, GenBankGenomic Analysis: Genome assembly/annotation, gene/protein prediction, phylogeneticsComputational Tools: Sequence alignment, molecular modeling, data mining in agrigenomicsApplications in Agriculture: GM crops, marker discovery, molecular breeding
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