Department of Agronomy
Master of Science in Agronomy
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Introduction
The Master of Science (MS) in Agronomy at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, is a two-year postgraduate program aimed at developing advanced expertise in crop production, soil management, and sustainable agricultural practices. This program is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of agronomy and contribute to the advancement of agricultural sciences.
The curriculum encompasses a range of specialized courses, including Advanced Agronomy, Crop Modeling, Agro-Meteorology, Crop Nutrition Management, and Stress Agronomy, among others. These courses are structured to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture. The program also emphasizes research, with students engaging in field experiments and laboratory work to explore innovative solutions for enhancing crop productivity and sustainability.
Gomal University’s Faculty of Agriculture is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers, facilitating an environment conducive to scientific inquiry and innovation. The program’s integration of academic learning with practical application ensures that graduates are well-prepared to contribute effectively to the agricultural sector.
This MS program serves as a stepping stone for careers in agricultural research, policy-making, and consultancy, equipping graduates with the skills to address the evolving needs of the agricultural industry.
Program Features
- Duration: 02 Years
- Credit Hours: 30
- Semester: 04
- Campus: Main Campus
Admission Requirement: M.Sc (Hons) Agronomy is a 2-years postgraduate degree program, having pre-requisite of B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy
| List of Subjects (Agronomy) | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR-701 | Advanced Agronomy | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-702 | Applied Crop Ecology | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-703 | Advanced Irrigation Agronomy | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-704 | Agro-Environment Conservation | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-705 | Agro-Meteorology | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-706 | Allelopathy in Crop Production | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-707 | Applied Conservation Agronomy | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-708 | Arid Zone Agronomy | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-709 | Biological Crop Potential | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-710 | Crop and Environment | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-711 | Crop Management on Problem Soils | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-712 | Advanced Crop Modeling | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-713 | Crop Nutrition Management | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-714 | Crop Production and Herbicides | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-715 | Farming and Cropping Systems | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-716 | Field Crop Experimentation | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-717 | Herbicides in Plant and Soil Systems | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-718 | Integrated Agriculture | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-719 | Modern Concepts of Crop Production | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-720 | Recent Advances in Agronomy | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-721 | Seed Physiology | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-722 | Seed Science and Technology | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-723 | Stress Agronomy | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-724 | Sustainable Agriculture | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-725 | Water Relations of Plant | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-726 | Weed Management | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-727 | Climate Change and Agriculture | 3 (3-0) | |
| AGR-728 | Postharvest Technology of Crops | 3 (2-1) | |
| AGR-729 | Special Problem | 1 (0-1) | |
| AGR-730 | Seminar | 1 (0-1) | |
| AGR-731 | Thesis M.Sc (Hons) Agronomy | 6 (0-6) | |
| AGR-732 | Thesis Ph.D. Agronomy | 12 (0-12) | |
| List of Subjects (Minor Subjects for Ph.D.) | |||
| Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hort. 701 | Mineral Nutrition of Horticultural Crops | 3 (2-1) | |
| Hort. 724 | Post-Harvest Physiology | 3 (2-1) | |
| Hort. 702 | Plant Growth Regulators | 3 (2-1) | |
| Hort. 723 | Physiology of Horticultural Crops | 3 (2-1) | |
| Hort. 721 | Horticultural Seed Science & Technology | 3 (2-1) | |
| PBG-706 | Breeding for Stress Environment | 3 (2-1) | |
| PBG-713 | Genetic Engineering in Plants | 3 (2-1) | |
| PBG-714 | Evolution of Field Crops | 3 (3-0) | |
| PBG-718 | Genetics of Plants Disease & Insect Resistance | 3 (2-1) | |
| PBG-719 | Development of Hybrid & Seed Production | 3 (2-1) | |
| SS-701 | Principles & Use of Laboratory Equipment | 3 (0-3) | |
| SS-703 | Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition | 3 (0-3) | |
| SS-706 | Salt affected & Waterlogged Soils | 3 (3-0) | |
| SS-709 | Soil Plant Relationship | 3 (3-0) | |
| ENT-709 | Insecticides Resistance Management | 3 (2-1) | |
| ENT-710 | Insects in relation to plant diseases | 3 (2-1) | |
| ENT-714 | Insecticide Toxicology | 3 (2-1) | |
| ENT-716 | Insecticides and public health | 3 (2-1) | |
| ENT-717 | Advances in Bio-Control of Insects | 3 (2-1) | |