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Academic Department Annamalai Nagar, Maharashtra

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Constituent Department of Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

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About Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Agricultural Botany is one of the major departments in the Faculty of Agriculture, established during 1980. In addition to teaching, the department is concentrating much on research by augmenting fund from various agencies. It shows concerted efforts in the development of new crop varieties in the name of Founder Pro-chancellor, Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar of Chettinad as ‘Annamalai”. Dr. C.N. Sambandam, Eminent Vegetable Breeder was the first Head of the Department followed by Dr. K.S.S.Eswaran and Dr. Capt. J. Ganesan. Presently the department is headed by Dr. M. Prakash, eminent Crop Physiologist. The department offers both post graduate and doctoral programme, apart from UG courses in the following disciplines.

Courses Offered :


=> M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding
=> M.Sc. (Ag.) in Seed Science and Technology
=> M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Biotechnology
=> Ph.D in Agricultural Botany

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
Campus Location Annamalai Nagar, Maharashtra

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding

Offered at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

=> M.Sc. (Ag.) in Seed Science and Technology

Offered at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

=> M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Biotechnology

Offered at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

=> Ph.D in Agricultural Botany

Offered at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Where is the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding located?

The Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding is an academic teaching department of Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, located in Annamalai Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding are conducted as per Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.