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Ph.D. (Plant Pathology)
Doctoral
3 Years
B.Tech in Civil Engineering deals with the Development, Design,
Construction, and Management of Infrastructure.
About the Programme
The Ph.D. in Plant Pathology at Guru Kashi University emphasizes advanced research on plant diseases, epidemiology, disease management strategies, and biotechnological applications in plant health. The program builds expertise in safeguarding crops from pathogens and ensuring food security. With emerging threats like fungal, bacterial, and viral outbreaks affecting global agriculture, plant pathologists play a vital role in developing resistant crop varieties and eco-friendly plant protection technologies.
Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc. in Plant Pathology or related Agricultural Sciences with at least 55% marks.
- Admission via entrance examination and interview.
Program Outcomes
Disease Diagnostics
Identify and characterize plant diseases.
Integrated Disease Management
Develop eco-friendly disease control measures.
Molecular Pathology
Apply biotechnology in pathogen detection.
Resistance Breeding Support
Collaborate with breeders for resistant crops.
Epidemiological Research
Study disease cycles and environmental interactions.
Publication Competence
Publish high-quality research globally.
Teaching & Training
Build skills for academic and extension roles.
Industry Collaboration
Support agrochemical and seed companies.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
01
Innovative Solutions – Create effective disease management strategies.
02
Food Security Contribution – Reduce yield losses through research.
03
Sustainable Practices – Promote biological and eco-friendly controls.
04
Leadership Development – Prepare future leaders in plant pathology.
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Career path you can
choose after the course
- Plant Pathologist (ICAR, Universities)
- Agricultural Research Scientist
- Biocontrol & Seed Industry Researcher
- Agrochemical Industry Consultant
- Government Crop Protection Officer
- International Agricultural Organizations
Students of this programme are placed in companies with an
average annual
package of 3.51 LPA to 12.00 LPA
