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Introductory Agroforestry
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture • Semester 5 • AGF 311
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Theory Lecture Schedule
14 indexed topics01
Agro-forestry: Definition, scope and type of agroforestry system; Potential of agroforestry in India; Prevailing agroforestry system in India
02
MPTS- Definition, role of MPTS in agroforestry system, its selection for different agroforestry system, MPTS of India
03
Ecological aspects of agroforestry system; Tree -crop interaction – competition; Nutrient recycling
04
Traditional agroforestry as a viable choice to conserve agro biodiversity of India; Management of agro-forestry system
05
Role of agroforestry in soil and water conservation; Windbreak & shelterbelt— Definition & objectives
06
Socio- economic aspects of agroforestry system
07
Design and diagnostic study of agroforestry system
08
Silviculture: Definition, scope and important tree species; Pasture system in Rajasthan
09
Propagation of tree species; Regeneration by seed, coppice, root suckers, transplanting, stump, branch cutting and rhizomes
10
Nursery bed preparation and management
11
Cultural practices for bare root and seedling; Field handling of nursery stock; Management of tree species
12
Choice of species- Site factors, root, crown and bole characteristics, phenology, nutritional and water requirement, ground operation, tending, harvesting utility ete.
13
Horticulture and forage crops-based agroforestry models developed by ICAR-IGFRI
14
Agroforestry models developed by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.
Practical Lecture Schedule
15 indexed topics01
Identification of tree species in agro-forestry
02
Study of tree growth measurement
03
Study of environmental parameters affecting AF System
04
Plant propagation methods.
05
Pre-sowing seed treatment
06
Preparation of nursery bed exercise
07
Practicing propagation techniques for trees
08
Afforestation method
09
Practical training, pruning, coppicing, pollarding ete.
10
Planting pattern and designs for plantation
11
Natural and artificial regeneration i
12
Design and diagnostic survey of agroforestry system
13
Evaluation of agro-forestry system in different agro climatic zones i
14
Exposure visit to prevailing agroforestry systems of the state and related important institutions,
15
Virtual visit of agroforestry models developed by ICAR-IGFRI and ICFRE
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