Department of Horticulture

Head of Department   :     Dr. N. S. Joshi                  

Contact                       :  02792-277998

E-mail                          :  nsjoshi@jau.in

Faculty Strength (Current Position): 

Sr. No.NameDesignationQualificationSpecializationExperience YearRecognition for M.Sc./Ph.D./PG Teaching/ GuidingContact details
1* Dr. N. S. JoshiProfessor and I/C PrincipalM.Sc. (Agril.), Ph. D., HorticultureHorticulture (Floriculture)19.5 yearUG and Polytechnic teaching and PG guidingnsjoshi@jau.in
2Dr. M. M. GohilAsst. Prof.Ph.D. (Horti.)Post Harvest Technology10 MonthsM. Sc. teachingmmgohil@jau.in

* In charge Principal at Polytechnic of Agriculture, JAU, Dhari since 01-03-2025

Courses Offered at UG / Others ( Odd & Even Sem.) :

(A) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. : 

5th Dean
Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1Dr. Dr. M. M. GohilOddHort. 5.5Landscaping2+1
2Dr. M. M. GohilEvenHort. 6.6Post- Harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables1+1
3

Dr. N. S. Joshi/

Dr. M. M. Gohil

EvenELP. 8.6Nursery Management and Protected Cultivation0+10

 

6th Dean
Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1Dr. M. M. GohilOddHort. 1.1Fundaments of Horticulture1+1
2Dr. N. S. JoshiEvenSEC 11Commercial Horticulture0+2
3Dr. N. S. JoshiOddHort. 3.2Production Technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops1+1
4Dr. M. M. GohilEvenHort. 4.3Production Technology of Vegetables and Spices1+1

 (B)  Polytechnic in Agriculture : 

Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1Dr. N. S. JoshiEvenHort.6.6Green house technology0+2
2Dr, N. S. JoshiOddHort.1.1Fundamental of Horticulture1+1
3Dr. M. M. GohilEvenHort. 2.2Production Technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops1+1
4Dr. M. M. GohilEvenHort. 4.4Production Technology of Flowers and Landscaping1+1

Laboratory Facility:

Sr. No.Name of Lab.Facilities
1.Laboraotry-1Available

List of Major Equipment / Instruments : 

Sr. No.Name of laboratoryName of Equipment / InstrumentNo of Equipment / Instrument
1HorticultureTray Dryer1
2HorticultureFruit Pulp Machine1
3HorticultureDigital Refractometer1
4HorticultureDeep Freeze1
5HorticultureFreeze3
6HorticultureWeight Balance1
 HorticultureMicrowave Oven1

Exhibition Hall / Museum / ELP Facilities : 

Sr. No.Name of Museum/ Exhibition / ELP HallSize (Sq.m)Purpose
1Laboratory-For UG Student Practical Activity
2Instructional farm0.75 hectare0.75 hectare
3Green house150 square meterFor Growing of Different vegetables for Student Learning

M.Sc. / Ph.D. Students Guided:

(A) Number of students guided by the faculties: 

Sr. No.Name of FacultyNo. of students
M.Sc. (Agri.)Ph.D.
1Dr. N. S. Joshi06 completed02 completed