Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Constituent Department of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
About Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Agricultural Botany at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore is one of the oldest in the country started at Hebbal in 1965 by the then Government of Mysore to engage teaching, research and extension activities in field crop improvement. Later on the department was renamed as Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding and shifted to the new campus GKVK, Bangalore.
The major mandate of the Department is teaching of Under Graduate and Post Graduate students of Agriculture. Three courses are being offered to B.Sc. (Agri.) viz. GPB 101-Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics, GPB 201- Principles of Plant Breeding, GPB-301- Breeding of Field Crops. One course is offered to B.Sc. (Marketing and Cooperation) viz., GPB 305 – Fundamentals of Genetics, Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding, in addition to Rural Work Experience Programme (RWEP).
Post Graduate programs include M.Sc. (Agri.) and Ph.D. Over 315 students have completed Masters and 90 Ph.D. as of 2006. Many students have been ICAR fellowships for M.Sc. and Jawaharlal Award for excellent Ph.D. thesis work.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
B.Sc
M.Sc
Ph.D
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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 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, 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 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 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 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.