Introduction

GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING

The Department of Agricultural Microbiology at Professor Jayashankar TelanganaAgricultural University (PJTAU) is dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative microbial technologies. The department aims to develop microbial solutions to improve nutrient use efficiency, crop productivity, and ecological sustainability. With advanced laboratory facilities and experienced faculty, the department provides a strong academic and research foundation for postgraduate students.

    Why this Programme?

    To orient the Post graduate students to experience the techniques involved in the development of new varieties besides underlying the genetic principles. The primary aim of the course is to build on the understanding and skill base for the students by focusing on the research and practical aspects. The course curriculum aims at preparing the students for overall domain expertise, by conducting research, practice, and analysis, to help them to realize the demands of practical life.

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    Aim of the Programme

    • Mentoring the students and enabling an environment for better learning
    • Students will get an in-depth understanding of the subject and to write the theses on the research work carried out by them.
    • Develop competitive human capacity in Genetics and Plant Breeding globally.
    • Promote research on frontier areas for developing high performance and nutrient rich crop varieties

    Application and Admission

    The candidates seeking admission into Master’s degree shall appear for the ICAR AIEEA (PG) conducted by NTA during the year of admission duly passing the qualifying examination prescribed. The detailed process of admission shall be provided in the Information Bulletin of that particular year of admission. Application for admission shall be made in the prescribed online form hosted on the University website, pjtau.edu.in after the notification is issued by the Registrar of the University to this effect. The admissions shall be regulated and made in accordance with the rules and regulations in force.

    Future Career

    The students can be recruited in Educational Institutes, Plant Breeding Centres, private seed firms, Genetic Engineering Firms, Nurseries, Agriculture Departments, Biotechnology Companies, Crop Plantation Facilities, Agriculture Ministries, Research Laboratories, Agricultural Scientists. Crop Research Directorates and other employers hire M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding graduates. In SAUs and agriculture universities, they can obtain teaching and research opportunities

    Student Experiences

    "Myself Gattu Vinay, currently pursuing M.Sc. Agriculture in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU). I joined M.Sc. program during 2023 batch. During the coursework period, I have successfully completed seven major courses and three minor courses, which have laid a strong academic foundation for my research. My research is focused on the “Evaluation of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes for Salinity Tolerance.” These facilities provide an excellent platform for precise, high-throughput research and ensure the scientific robustness of our work."

    -Gattu Vinay

    Master’s in Agricultural Microbiology

    Master Course Work

    A series of courses have been designed to provide learning opportunities to meet the requirements for a PG degree in accordance with BSMA (Broad Subject Matter Area) recommendations including stand-alone programmes. Courses with 500 series are applicable for Master’s degree programme. 

    Master's Thesis Research

    The PG research work should be in tune with the present requirement in specific crops and the students are required to focus mainly on the procedures and methodology in designing the research work.

    Research Internship

    An optional internship / in-plant training (called as IDEA) in lieu of thesis / research work is recommended which will give the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry. It is envisaged that the internship/ in-plant training would enhance the interactions between academic organizations and the relevant industry

    Department Photo and Video

    S. No. Name Designation Specialization Contact No. Email Date of Retirement
    1 Dr. V. Hemalatha Professor & Head Conventional Plant Breeding in Rice, Castor and Maize 9704680548 hemasagarsci@gmail.com 30-06-2035
    2 Dr. C.V. Sameer Kumar Professor (AL-15) & Univ. Head Conventional and molecular breeding in castor, redgram, sorghum and pearl millet 970415778 venkatachanda1968@gmail.com 31-08-2028
    3 Dr. M. Sreedhar Professor Conventional and molecular breeding in rice, pulses and oilseed crops 9949437035 mulisree1969@gmail.com 31-05-2029
    4 Dr. I. Swarnalatha Devi Professor Conventional breeding in rice and oilseed crops 9440030212 inapanuri.72@gmail.com 30-06-2026
    5 Dr. D. Shivani Professor Conventional Plant Breeding in Rice, Pulses, Jowar and Safflower and Teaching 9908100099 shivani.angrau@gmail.com 28-02-2034
    6 Dr. J. Suresh Professor Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Genetic Resources, IPR, Conventional Plant Breeding, Millets, Pulses, Sesame 6300010422 jdsuresh77@gmail.com 31-05-2034
    7 Dr. K. Sumalini Associate Professor Genetics and Plant Breeding 8121001405 sumalinikatragadda@gmail.com 31-07-2035