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Floriculture and Landscaping
Name of the Head of Department: Dr. Amita B. Parmar
About the Department
Established in April 2018, the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities in the domains of floriculture and landscape horticulture. The department offers specialized undergraduate courses in Ornamental Horticulture, Commercial Floriculture, Landscape Architecture, Breeding and Seed Production of Flower and Ornamental Crops, and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants.
To facilitate experiential learning, the department operates a well-maintained floriculture and ornamental nursery, enabling students to gain hands-on training in advanced technologies and practices in floriculture and landscaping. The department also integrates Rural Horticultural Work Experience (RHWE) programs for holistic skill development.
In addition to academic functions, the department is actively involved in extension activities through the organization of workshops, seminars, training programs, and expert lectures for farmers, students, scientists, and extension personnel.
Research efforts focus on various flower crops, with ongoing studies on Gypsophila, Orchid, and Chrysanthemum under protected cultivation. The department also maintains a germplasm of Adenium and a collection of cactus and succulents in a dedicated cacterium.
The department is committed to advancing teaching and research in floriculture and landscaping, guided by the following objectives:
· To enhance the infrastructure and activities of the research farm, laboratory, and nursery in order to provide undergraduate students with comprehensive practical exposure in the fields of floriculture and landscaping.
· To initiate and promote teaching-research integration focused on both fundamental and advanced concepts of landscaping, as well as on the cultivation, management, and improvement of various flower crops
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (5th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
FLA 2.1 |
Ornamental horticulture |
2 (1+1) |
|
2 |
FLA 3.2 |
Commercial Floriculture |
3 (2+1) |
|
3 |
FLA 4.3 |
Principles of Landscape Architecture |
2 (1 +1) |
|
4 |
FLA 6.4 |
Breeding and Seed Production of Flower and Ornamental Crops |
3 (2+1) |
|
5 |
FLA 6.5 |
Medicinal and Aromatic Crops |
3 (2+1) |
|
|
|
Total |
13 (8+5) |
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (6th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course | Credit |
|
1 |
FLS 1.1 |
Commercial Production of Flower Crops |
3(1+2) |
|
2 |
FLS 2.2 |
Plant Propagation and Nursery Management in vegetables, Flowers and Medicinal crops |
3(1+2) |
|
3 |
FLS 4.3 |
Urban and Peri-Urban Horticulture |
2(1+1) |
|
4 |
SEC-4 |
Landscape Gardening |
2(0+2) |
|
5 |
SEC-10 |
Turf and Turf Management |
2(0+2) |
|
6 |
EC-15 |
Turf Management |
2(1+1) |
|
7 |
EC-16 |
Protected Cultivation of Flower Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
8 |
EC-17 |
Value addition in Floriculture |
3(2+1) |
|
9 |
EC-18 |
Breeding of Ornamental Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
10 |
EC-19 |
Principles of Landscape Architecture |
3(2+1) |
|
11 |
EC-20 |
Commercial Floriculture and Landscaping |
3(2+1) |
|
12 |
EC-21 |
Post-harvest Handling of Floriculture Crops |
3(2+1) |
| Total | 32 (16+16) |
Research Recommendation:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
|
1
|
Effect of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, flowering and yield of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) cv. “American Beauty” under middle Gujarat Agro-climatic conditions |
|
2
|
Effect of rooting media on propagation of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Calcutta Selection through herbaceous shoot tip cutting under net house |
|
3
|
Effect of seed treatment on germination of foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata). |
|
|
Contribution in Variety endorsement: |
|
|
Evaluation of different chrysanthemum genotypes for yield and growth parameters |
Ongoing Experiments:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
|
1 |
Effects of growing method and media on the vegetative growth, yield and cut flower quality of Gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata L.) under naturally ventilated polyhouse |
|
2 |
Effect of hydroponic methods on growth, yield and quality of mint (Mentha arvensis L.) |
|
3 |
Effect of potting media on growth and flowering of orchid cv. Sonia 17 under naturally ventilated polyhouse |
Major achievements of research:
|
Research Recommendations |
Nos. |
|
Contribution in Variety endorsement |
01 |
|
Farming Community |
03 |
|
Scientific Community |
00 |
|
Total |
04 |
Publications:
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
No. of Publications |
Above 5 NAAS Rating |
Below 5 NAAS Rating |
|
|
1 |
Research Paper |
National |
-- |
-- |
03 |
|
International |
09 |
17 |
01 |
||
|
2 |
Research Reports/Booklet/ Bulletin etc. |
17 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3 |
Book chapter |
14 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
|
Books |
01 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4 |
Popular Articles |
17 |
-- |
-- |
|
Extension activities:
1. Lecture delivered to farmer/Officer/extension worker and visitors -72
2. T.V. programme delivered-04
Participation:
1. Agricultural fair -05
2. Farmer Day/Field day-30
3. Krishi Mahotsav attended: 10
Department infrastructure and museum:
|
Sr. No. |
Facilities available |
|
|
Cafeteria for seasonal flowers |
|
|
Greenhouse for cut flowers |
|
|
Net house for indoor plants |
|
|
Cacterium |
|
|
Flowers and ornamental Nursery |
|
|
Floriculture laboratory and museum |
Future plans/thrust areas:
- Assign research on new technology studies to PG students
- Focus on breeding and introducing novel ornamental varieties with high commercial value, aesthetic appeal, and adaptability for urban landscaping and gardening.
- Collection, characterization and preservation of diverse genetic resources to safeguard biodiversity to ensure future breeding and improvement programs.
- Development and refinement of scientific cultivation practices, including nutrient, water and climate management for enhanced yield and quality in protected environments.
- Research on advanced handling, packaging, storage, and value addition methods to extend shelf life and improve marketability of flowers.
