The Department of Horticulture is actively engaged in practical, hands-on research and demonstration through a well-established network of field stations and specialized facilities. These sites provide invaluable support for student training, faculty research, and community outreach in various domains of horticultural science. Our experimental farms, nurseries, greenhouses, and propagation units serve as living laboratories for developing innovative practices and transferring knowledge to the industry and farming community.
Key Field Stations and Facilities:
- Mango Small Tree System (STS) Block
This innovative orchard is established to promote high-density plantation of mangoes focusing on plants training and pruning, efficient management, and improved productivity.
- Demonstration Block of Fruit Trees
A diverse collection of fruit trees—including citrus, pomegranate, guava, fig, peach, apricot, phalsa, Mulberry, Jaman, pear, persimmon, and almond—has been established for educational, research, and demonstration purposes, enabling students and farmers to observe comparative growth and management practices.
- Hydroponic/Soilless Farming Unit
Equipped with modern nutrient film technique (NFT) and Dutch and Bucket systems, this unit is dedicated to the production of vegetables under soilless conditions, allowing research in sustainable urban farming and controlled-environment agriculture.
- Vegetable R&D Fields
Seasonal production plots for both summer and winter vegetables provide a platform for varietal evaluation, production technology testing, and student research activities.
- Rose Germplasm Conservation Block
A dedicated area for the cultivation and preservation of diverse rose varieties, supporting both ornamental horticulture and genetic conservation efforts.
- Commercial Nursery & Plant Propagation Unit
This facility produces high-quality nursery plants of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It also serves as a training site for students in advanced propagation techniques, including budding, cutting and grafting protocols.
- Protected Horticulture & Tunnel Farming Unit
Multiple structures including low tunnels, high tunnels, and shade nets facilitate off-season and high-value crop production under protected environments.
- 3D Landscape Design and Modeling
Advanced landscape design tools are used for creating virtual landscape models and planning green spaces in urban and rural settings, supporting students in ornamental horticulture and design.
- Plant Propagation and Physiology Lab
This laboratory supports practical learning and research in plant growth physiology, stress responses, propagation media, and biochemical studies.