College of Horticulture, JAU

College of Horticulture was established with intact capacity of 50 students for awarding the degree of B. Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture under control of College of Agriculture, JAU, Junagadh during 2012. Various departments viz., Fruit Science, Vegetable arious departments viz., Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Post-Harvest Technology, Plant Protection, Natural Resource Management, Basic Science and Social Science were also established with various laboratories. The college become independate during the year 2017. The PG programme was also started under the edge of college from the year 2019 with discipline of Fruit Science, Floriculture and landscape Architecture and Vegetable Science for awarding the degrees of PG and Ph.D. The departments are working with multi-functional activities like Teaching, Research and Extension education for the growth of horticulture sector of the state for the students, farmers and stakeholders.. 1. To provide under graduate /post-graduation education in horticulture faculty leading to Bachelor /Masters/ Ph.D. degree in Horticulture. 2. To implement recommendations of the Deans’ Committee Report of ICAR in terms of course content, credit requirement, examination system and guidelines for under graduate education. 3. To strengthen various laboratories with modern scientific equipment as per revised course curricula, the library on scientific lines, redesigning the course content, ensuring adequacy in practical exposure in the field of horticulture. 4. To strengthen the faculties and manpower in the college and to ensure proper placement of under graduate students of the college. 5. To introduce relevant vocational and professional courses related to horticulture discipline. 6. To provide integrated horticulture education at all levels to develop efficiency and effectiveness in skill, attitude and knowledge among the students and to provide necessary placement support to the students.