About the Department
The Department of Horticulture focuses on the science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and medicinal crops. Horticulture plays a vital role in improving nutrition, enhancing farm income, and supporting sustainable agriculture. The department integrates education, research, and practical training to develop skilled professionals capable of addressing horticultural challenges under the diverse climatic conditions of Balochistan.
Vision
To become a leading center for horticultural education and innovation, contributing to sustainable production, food security, and rural development.
Mission
To provide quality education in horticultural sciences
To develop skilled professionals in fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crop production
To promote research in sustainable and climate-resilient horticulture
To support value addition and efficient post-harvest management
Meet our Team
Programs
we offer...
We are offering two degree programs.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture
- Duration: 04 years
- Semesters: 08
M.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture
- Duration: 02 years
- Semesters: 04
Courses
HOR-501 — Principles of Fruit Production — 4 (3-1)
HOR-503 — Principles of Vegetable Production — 4 (3-1)
HOR-505 — Principles of Ornamental Crop Production — 3 (2-1)
HOR-507 — Nursery Management and Certification System — 4 (2-2)
HOR-509 — Medicinal and Aromatic Plants — 3 (2-1)
HOR-502 — Commercial Fruit Production — 3 (2-1)
HOR-504 — Commercial Vegetable Production — 3 (2-1)
HOR-506 — Introductory Landscape Gardening — 3 (2-1)
HOR-508 — Post-Harvest Horticulture — 3 (2-1)
HOR-510 — Protected Horticulture — 3 (2-1)
HOR-601 — Research Methods in Horticulture — 4 (2-2)
HOR-603 — Minor Fruits — 3 (2-1)
HOR-605 — Commercial Flower Production — 3 (2-1)
HOR-607 — Breeding of Horticultural Crops — 3 (2-1)
HOR-611 — Vegetable and Flower Seed Production — 3 (2-1)