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Experiential Learning Programme - Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing (B.Sc Agriculture)

Hands-on running of a laboratory for soil, plant, water and seed analysis.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters18Topics
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01Milestone 1: Orientation and Business Plan 3 topics
  1. Laboratory set-up and equipment
  2. Business plan and service charges
  3. Laboratory safety
02Milestone 2: Soil Analysis 5 topics
  1. Soil sampling and preparation
  2. pH and EC
  3. Organic carbon
  4. Available N, P and K
  5. Micronutrients
03Milestone 3: Water and Plant Analysis 3 topics
  1. Irrigation water: EC, SAR and RSC
  2. Plant sample preparation and digestion
  3. Tissue nutrient analysis
04Milestone 4: Seed Testing 2 topics
  1. Purity analysis
  2. Germination and moisture tests
05Milestone 5: Soil Health Cards and Advisory 3 topics
  1. Soil test ratings
  2. Fertiliser recommendation
  3. Soil health card preparation
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva 2 topics
  1. ELP report with economics
  2. Presentation and viva

About

You will be able to

  • Collect and prepare soil, plant, water and seed samples correctly
  • Analyse soil for pH, EC, organic carbon and available N, P and K
  • Analyse irrigation water quality and plant tissue nutrients
  • Test seed for purity and germination
  • Prepare soil health cards and fertiliser recommendations
  • Run the laboratory as a business unit and write the ELP report

Who it is for

  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 8 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
  • Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
  • Students planning a soil testing laboratory or agri-clinic

What you need

  • Soil science and seed technology courses
  • Laboratory coat and record book

Questions

Which syllabus does this 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.

Will I do the tests myself?

Yes. Each student analyses real farmer samples under guidance.

Are calculations taught?

Yes. Calculations for organic carbon, available nutrients, SAR and RSC are practised.

How is it evaluated?

Through lab work, accuracy, soil health cards, report and viva.

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