M.Sc.Agriculture Chemicals - Course, Fees, Eligibility, Top Colleges, Top Careers

This 2-year M.Sc. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry course is aimed at bringing out research on the applied and fundamental aspects of the chemical, physical and biological properties of soil; manures and fertilizers and their communication with soil and plant; improvement and support of soil fertility for maintained optimum agricultural production; utilization of organic residues (wastes) as manure; and soil test-crop response correlation studies. Soil stores water supplements for plants and provides protection for life forms. Soil helps in recycling of components for plant development and acts as filters for wastes. The soil is the support system for life existence and forms the crucial establishment for the survival of every living animal. Soil experts play a major role in conservation reasonable administration of soil resources. The program is intended to empower candidates to keep pace with recent developments in the concerned territories for present and future requirements. The subjects covered include soil formation, soil mineralogy, soil hydrology, soil ecology, soil genesis fertilizer use soil erosion, radioisotopes, soil conservation, crop studies and biofertilizers. The course equips candidates with a strong establishment in soil development and sustainable agricultural production. Training is granted in remote sensing of soils as well as soil water management.