| What is India's position in the production and export of horticultural produce? | the leader in the production of horticultural produce, very little is exported | What is the kind of the position Indian Horticulture sector/ products holds in the international arena? Though India is the leader in the production of horticultural produce, very little is exported. India is the leading producer and exporter of spices, particularly chillies and turmeric. | 120 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Though India is the leader in the production of horticultural produce, very little is exported. | 7 | page=7,block=5 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the field of horticulture focus on? | the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, spices and ornamentals | Published: September 7, 2011 00:00 IST | Updated: September 7, 2011 03:57 IST September 7, 2011 Harvest your love for gardening Love to spend your time among plants and trees? Fascinated by their production and development? Have a passion for beautifying your surroundings? Are you intent on conserving the ecosystem? Then here's the opportunity to take your ardent gardening interests to the next level by becoming a qualified horticulturist! Horticulture is in itself an art, industry and science dealing with the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, spices and ornamentals. This is emerging as both a promising and exciting career option what with the exploding demand for fresh, organically produced and hygienically packed fruits and vegetables and increasing requirement for decorative flowers. The demand for such products is growing at an annual rate of 20% in India. | 512 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Published: September 7, 2011 00:00 IST | Updated: September 7, 2011 03:57 IST September 7, 2011 Harvest your love for gardening Love to spend your time among plants and trees? Fascinated by their production and development? Have a passion for beautifying your surroundings? Are you intent on conserving the ecosystem? Then here's the opportunity to take your ardent gardening interests to the next level by becoming a qualified horticulturist! Horticulture is in itself an art, industry and science dealing with the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, spices and ornamentals. |
| What is Horticultural University? | the second horticulture university in India | Y.S.R. Horticultural University is the second horticulture university in India. What was the impetus behind its initiation? In Andhra Pradesh, several horticultural crops are grown on a commercial scale and provide livelihood to millions of farmers in the state. | 35 | definition | 0.980 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Horticultural University is the second horticulture university in India. | 6 | page=6,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are the recommendations followed in formulating the course contents? | recommendations of the IV Deans Committee of ICAR | research programmes at 27 research stations spread over nine agro-climatic zones in the state apart from hosting three Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) for grassroot level vocational training. Details of Courses Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University offers courses at undergraduate level- B.Sc (Hons.) in Horticulture, post graduate level- M.Sc (Horticulture) and Doctoral level- PhD (Horticulture) apart from Diploma in Horticulture at four polytechnics. The various course contents have been carefully formulated in accordance with the present day demand like nutritional security, food safety, environment safety and commercialisation and globalisation of horticulture. They are in keeping with the recommendations of the IV Deans Committee of ICAR with slight modifications. The degree programme is offered at all five colleges as a four academic year course with eight semesters. | 695 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | They are in keeping with the recommendations of the IV Deans Committee of ICAR with slight modifications. | 10 | page=10,block=0 |
| What determines the average earnings in the horticulture field? | level of education, type of employment and skills | farms, Unit Supervisors and Plant Managers in floricultural processing units, Estate and Plantation Managers in plantation firms and Estates and Marketing Executives in agriculture production process companies as also in pesticides and insecticides companies. Experienced horticulturists can even become Quality Inspectors for commercial canning in quick-freezing stations or packaging for the domestic and export market. Average earnings vary depending on the level of education, type of employment and skills. You can expect to start at a remuneration of Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month. Eligibility Horticulturists do enter the field just with a sound understanding of plants and their significance. But obtaining formal in-depth training at the college or vocational level is always preferable. | 461 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Average earnings vary depending on the level of education, type of employment and skills. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What factors are contributing to the increasing demand for horticulture products in India? | the exploding demand for fresh, organically produced and hygienically packed fruits and vegetables and increasing requirement for decorative flowers | Published: September 7, 2011 00:00 IST | Updated: September 7, 2011 03:57 IST September 7, 2011 Harvest your love for gardening Love to spend your time among plants and trees? Fascinated by their production and development? Have a passion for beautifying your surroundings? Are you intent on conserving the ecosystem? Then here's the opportunity to take your ardent gardening interests to the next level by becoming a qualified horticulturist! Horticulture is in itself an art, industry and science dealing with the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, spices and ornamentals. This is emerging as both a promising and exciting career option what with the exploding demand for fresh, organically produced and hygienically packed fruits and vegetables and increasing requirement for decorative flowers. The demand for such products is growing at an annual rate of 20% in India. | 663 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | This is emerging as both a promising and exciting career option what with the exploding demand for fresh, organically produced and hygienically packed fruits and vegetables and increasing requirement for decorative flowers. |
| What misconception do students and their parents have about the horticultural industry? | the opportunities in the field of horticulture are relatively less, which is not true. | Tell us about the seat distribution among students from various backgrounds. Though students know about career opportunities in research, public/private sectors they are not fully aware of the potential of horticultural industry. Both students and their parents think that the opportunities in the field of horticulture are relatively less, which is not true. Coming to seat distribution, 40 per cent of sets in the university are allotted to the students from farm families | 273 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Both students and their parents think that the opportunities in the field of horticulture are relatively less, which is not true. Coming to seat distribution, 40 per cent of sets in the university are allotted to the students from farm families | 6 | page=6,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What responsibilities can horticulturists take on to increase agricultural productivity? | managing and supervising agricultural practices | Employment Prospects You can make a career in growing, maintaining and harvesting horticulture/floriculture farms, parks, gardens or even golf courses. Or, enter the field of processing, preserving and marketing fruits, flowers and vegetables. Horticulturists can even move on to managing and supervising agricultural practices to maximise yield. | 280 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Horticulturists can even move on to managing and supervising agricultural practices to maximise yield. | 1 | page=1,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What roles are offered to horticulturists by construction companies and landscape architectural firms? | consultants and researchers for advice about plants and plant care | Jobs and Workplaces It goes without saying that horticultural jobs and positions are as wide-ranging as the employment opportunities. Vegetable farms, fruit orchards, vineyards, horticultural institutes, retail garden centres, hot- houses and nurseries all require skilled horticulturists. Public parks, golf courses, hotels, resorts, private bungalows and other institutions with extensive grounds for landscaping purposes are other options. Construction companies, landscape architectural firms and maintenance crews employ consultants and researchers for advice about plants and plant care. | 526 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | Construction companies, landscape architectural firms and maintenance crews employ consultants and researchers for advice about plants and plant care. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| Why is Andhra Pradesh considered a suitable location for Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University? | The State being the food bowl of the south and second-largest producer of fruits and spices provides the perfect setting for this commended academia. | features/tp-opportunities/article2430706.ece Published: September 7, 2011 00:00 IST | Updated: September 7, 2011 03:57 IST September 7, 2011 Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University is a specialised institute established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in June 2007 for horticulture-related education and research. It holds pride of place as the second horticultural university in India and the first of its kind in the southern region. The State being the food bowl of the south and second-largest producer of fruits and spices provides the perfect setting for this commended academia. | 472 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/horti-opp2011.pdf | It holds pride of place as the second horticultural university in India and the first of its kind in the southern region. The State being the food bowl of the south and second-largest producer of fruits and spices provides the perfect setting for this commended academia. | 9 |