LMS - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

This course intended to provide basic knowledge on the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of crop production. This is a compulsory course offered by the Department of Crop Science for undergraduates of BSc in Agricultural Resource Management and Technolgy, BSc in Green Technology and BSc in Agribusiness Management degree programs.

Credits: 02 (New Curriculum)

The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge and practice on fundamental concepts of Agriculture. This is a compulsory course offered by the Department of Crop Science for undergraduates of BSc in Agricultural Resource Management and Technolgy, BSc in Green Technology and BSc in Agribusiness Management degree programs.

Credits: 02

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Aims:

Intended Learning Objectives (ILOs) 

1. Acquire knowledge on concepts, principles and importance of commercial nursery management
2. Develop an understanding of different types of nursery structures along with their role in commercial nursery
3. Develop skills and knowledge on different sexual and asexual propagation methods practiced in commercial nursery
4. Develop skills and knowledge on cultural and management practices in commercial nursery
5. Develop an understanding about rules and regulations in commercial nursery management (Financial, Marketing and Personnel)
6. Develop skills necessary to plan, establish and manage commercial scale nursery independently