Beneficial Microbes Farming

Skill Enhancement Course – offered by Dept. of Plant Pathology, School of Agriculture, Kaveri University

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Program Description

The Skill Enhancement Course provides comprehensive training on the isolation, identification, and mass production of bio agents for sustainable agriculture. Students will gain hands-on experience with microbial culture techniques, production methodologies and applications.

Program Objectives

Participants will:

To equip students with practical skills on use of bio agents in agriculture

To demonstrate isolation and identification techniques for beneficial microbes

To provide hands-on training in mass production and application methods

Target Audience

The Skill Enhancement Course is designed for B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students interested in sustainable crop protection methods.

Program Structure

The hands-on training program spans 16 weeks, with 4 hours of per week in two sessions. Skill Enhancement Course is exclusively conducted in offline mode. Students shall attend sessions on campus for hands-on training and practical exposure.

The Skill Enhancement Course consists of:

Lectures: Fundamentals of bio agents, mass multiplication and their applications (12.5 %- 4 sessions, 1 hour each)

Laboratory Sessions: Hands-on isolation, culturing and mass multiplication techniques of bio agents (75 % - 24 sessions)

Method Demonstrations: Application of bio agents in real-world scenarios (6.25 % - 2 sessions)

Industry visits & Project Work (6.25 % - 2 sessions)

Course Content

Introduction to Bio Agents and Their Role in Agriculture

Isolation Techniques for Beneficial Microorganisms

Identification and Characterization of Bio Agents

Mass Production Methods (Solid-State & Submerged Fermentation)

Preservation, Formulation, and Application Strategies

Regulatory Guidelines and Quality Control

Assessment and Evaluation

1

Practical Lab Evaluations

2

Written Assessments (Mid-term exam)

3

Research Project Submission

4

Final Certification Exam

Certification

Students shall receive a Certificate upon successful completion of Skill Enhancement Course requirements.

Faculty & Instruction

Led by experts in plant pathology, microbiology and industry. This Skill Enhancement Course integrates cutting-edge Agri-Industrial applications.

Fees & Payment

Program Fee: Included in semester fee (for students)

Payment methods include online transfer, UPI, and bank deposits

Support Services

Access to study materials and lectures

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Guidance for further research, project development and start-ups

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Kaveri University and leading researchers in microbiome studies for their contributions to this Skill Enhancement Course..

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