Department Overview
Coordinator: Prof. Shailendra S. Gaurav
Department of Seed Science & Technology
Coordinator:
Dr. Shailendra Singh Gaurav
Prof. & Ex. Head, Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Mob.: 9412782201/ E-mail: [email protected]
Department of Seed Science & Technology was established under Self Finance Scheme in 2002. The department offers M.Sc.(Ag.) in Seed Science and Technology, a 2-years (04 semester)Master’s degree programme with an intake of 30 seats. By opting for this course, the students get an in-depth knowledge regarding the seed industry, seed technology, testing, plant breeding, seed biology, testing and further more. In our country, where the majority of the population depends on the agricultural industry having a master degree in seed science and technology is extremely advantageous with vast scope.
Mandate
- To impart basic and applied theory and practical based knowledge in different aspects of seed Science & technology. Basic, strategic and applied research on seed quality assessment, maintenance and enhancement.
- To collaborate with seed industry and other related organization for M.Sc(Ag.) dissertation and promotion of effective networking among seed industry and allied agriculture industry.
- Strengthening human resource development in seed science and technology through teaching and training
- Scientists of Division are associated in various crop varieties development and their maintenance with the Division of Genetics in all mandate crops
Major areas of practical and research
- Physical purity analysis
- Germination test and Seedling evaluation
- Emasculation, pollination and Hybrid seed production in Rabi and kharif crops
- Seed Viability, seed vigour and dormancy test.
- Seed priming.
- Morphological, Biochemical and molecular characterization of seeds.
- Seed processing and Storage
- Different test of Seed pathology
- Seed Biotechnology
Programme/ Courses
The department is currently offering the follwing regular programmes of study :
Faculty
Coordinator
Syllabus
| Programme Name | Download New/ Revised Syllabus |
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| M.Sc.(Ag). Seed Science & Technology | |
| M. Sc. (Ag) Seed Science and Technology |
| Programme Name | Download Old Syllabus |
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| M. Sc. (Ag) Seed Science and Technology |
Facilities
Facilities
- Well-equipped seed testing and Plant breeding laboratories
- Facilities of seed biotechnology, seed physiology, storage and health testing of seeds
- Large scale foundation and certified seed production of pulse crops
- Vast field area for conducting practical and experiments
Major Equipment’s
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- Seed Germinator
- BOD incubator
- Laminar Air Flow
- Mechanical Seed Divider
- Double Distillation Water Unit
- Bright field Stereo Microscope
- Digital Lux Meter
- Gel Electrophoresis system
- Digital Moisture Meter
- Centrifuge
- Hot Air Oven
- Colony Counter
- pH Meter
- Digital Weighing machine
- Physical Purity Analysis Board
- Soil and water Analysis Kit
- Grinding Mill
Job/ Placement
Job/Placement
The degree holders of M.Sc. (Ag.) Seed Science and Technology have a great deal of options to choose from both in private as well as government sectors.
Some of the government office job opportunities are-
- NSC (National Seed Corporation) – This government organization handles the production of certified seeds with the help of registered seed growers.
- SSTL (State Seed Testing Lab)– These state-wise government body laboratories make sure to provide high quality and genetically pure seeds to the farmers.
- CSTL (Central Seed Testing) – It is located in New Delhi at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. It performs the same functions as the SSTL but with central powers.
There are some government sectors where candidates can apply and work after qualifying the competitive exams-
- Seed Production Officer
- Assistant Seed Officer
- Seed Testing Officer
- Seed Certification Officer
- Seed Inspector
- Training Officer
Apart from the government sector, there are numerous employment opportunities in the private sector as well. Some of which are-
- Nunhems– in the Seed Industry, Nunhems is a renowned name with a history of 25-years of excellence in India.
- Century– This private organization provides agriculture products and also deals with the distribution of daily-use vegetables in India.
- Mahyco– This private limited Company, established in 1964 initiates at providing high-end seeds to the farmers making them self-sufficient when it comes to food production.
- Hindustan Seeds Private Ltd. – It aims at providing high standard agro seeds in the nationwide market.
- Bejo Sheetal Seeds Pvt Ltd. – This private organization has encouraged research and development in agriculture. They also initiate young entrepreneurs on plant breeding and seed production training.
These are some of the top private companies where postgraduates can apply for the following job profiles-
- Production Assistant
- Plant Supervisor
- Production Coordinator
- Production Manager
- Quality Control Office
- Zonal Officer
- Field Assistant
Placed Alumni
1. Name :- Mohit Kumar
Passout:- 2019
Post :- Area Manager(Am)
Company :- Paras foods Ltd.
2. Name - Ravi Prakash Verma
Passout year - 2019
My designation - Senior Executive
Department - Market development (corporate office)
Company: Dayal Fertilizer Partapur Meerut
Research & Publication
RESEARCH PAPERS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS |
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S.No Author Name Title Name of Journal Month & Year of Publication | |||||||||
| 1 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Genetic, molecular breeding, and epigenetic studies for a variety of traits in wheat | Annual Wheat Newsletter (AWN) | 2021-09-01 | |||||
| 2 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Single-trait, multi-locus and multi-trait GWAS using four different models for yield traits in bread wheat | Mol Breeding | 2021-07-29 | |||||
| 3 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | WheatQTLdb: a QTL database for wheat | Mol Genet Genomics | 2021-06-11 | |||||
| 4 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Genetic and epigenetic studies for a variety of traits in wheat in genomics era | Annual Wheat Newsletter (AWN) | 2020-09-01 | |||||
| 5 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Study of genetic Variability and Heritability of Yield and Its Components in forage Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) | Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry | 2020-08-28 | |||||
| 6 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Use of Degenerate Primers for Molecular Identification of Begomovirus Associated with Yellow Vein Mosaic and Leaf Curl Disease of Okra in Meerut (UP)†| Global journal for research analysis | 2018-06-01 | |||||
| 7 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Inhibtory effect of commercial fungicides against virulent isolate of Rhizoctonia Solani†| Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, | 2018-04-25 | |||||
PUBLICATION PROFILE (OTHER THAN RESEARCH PAPERS) |
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Publication |
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Year of Publication |
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| 1 | Mr. Sahadev Singh | Chapter in an Edited Books | Participatory Plant Breeding: An Overview†| 2019-10-20 | |
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