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Introductory Agro-meteorology and Climate Change (B.Sc Agriculture)

Weather elements, monsoon, weather forecasting, crop-weather relations and climate change impacts.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters30Topics
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01Unit 1: Agro-meteorology and the Atmosphere 5 topics
  1. Meaning and scope of agro-meteorology
  2. Weather and climate
  3. Composition of the atmosphere
  4. Layers of the atmosphere
  5. Agro-climatic zones of India and UP
02Unit 2: Solar Radiation and Temperature 5 topics
  1. Solar radiation and its spectrum
  2. Photosynthetically active radiation
  3. Energy balance of the earth
  4. Air and soil temperature, lapse rate
  5. Temperature and crop growth, growing degree days
03Unit 3: Pressure, Wind, Humidity and Precipitation 5 topics
  1. Atmospheric pressure and pressure belts
  2. Wind and its measurement
  3. Humidity, vapour pressure and dew point
  4. Evaporation and evapotranspiration
  5. Clouds, rainfall and its measurement
04Unit 4: Monsoon and Weather Hazards 5 topics
  1. South-west and north-east monsoon
  2. Western disturbances
  3. Drought, floods, cold wave, heat wave, hailstorm
  4. Frost and its protection
  5. Cyclones
05Unit 5: Weather Forecasting and Agromet Advisory 5 topics
  1. Types of weather forecast
  2. Methods of forecasting
  3. Agromet advisory services (GKMS)
  4. Agro-met observatory and instruments
  5. Use of forecasts in farm operations
06Unit 6: Climate Change and Agriculture 5 topics
  1. Climate change and global warming
  2. Greenhouse gases and their sources in agriculture
  3. Impact of climate change on crops and livestock
  4. Adaptation and mitigation strategies
  5. Climate resilient agriculture

About

You will be able to

  • Describe the composition and layers of the atmosphere and the scope of agro-meteorology
  • Explain solar radiation, temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, clouds and precipitation and their effects on crops
  • Read and use common weather instruments of an agro-met observatory
  • Explain the Indian monsoon, weather hazards and drought
  • Explain types of weather forecasts and agromet advisory services
  • Explain climate change, greenhouse gases and their impact on agriculture with adaptation and mitigation options
  • Solve numericals on lapse rate, relative humidity and growing degree days

Who it is for

  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 4 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
  • Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
  • Students preparing for ICAR-JRF and agriculture officer exams

What you need

  • Class 12 level physics and geography basics

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

The course follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture syllabus used by UP agricultural universities (CSAUAT Kanpur, ANDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda) and agriculture colleges of UP state universities. Where your own university syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

Is the observatory practical explained?

Yes. Instruments such as rain gauge, Class A pan, thermometers, anemometer and sunshine recorder are explained with readings.

Are numericals asked?

Yes. Lapse rate, relative humidity and growing degree day problems are practised.

Do you give unit tests?

Yes. Every unit has a short MCQ test.

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