Government Degree College Nubra students visit SKUAST, Kashmir

On September 19, 2024, students and faculty members from Government Degree College Nubra visited the Faculty of Horticulture at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir.

During the visit students were provided with a unique opportunity to interact with research scholars and scientists, gaining insights into cutting-edge horticultural practices and advancements in the field.

The students toured various departments and laboratories, including the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Sciences, where the SKUAST faculty demonstrated the latest technologies and techniques employed in fruit and vegetable development.

Some of the key areas covered included:

1. Tissue Culture Technique: A vital method for propagating plants in sterile conditions, ensuring disease-free and uniform plant growth.

2. High-Density Apple Cultivation: An advanced technique that increases apple production by planting more trees in a smaller area, thus improving yield and quality.

3. Hybridization: A scientific process where plants are crossbred to produce hybrids with desirable traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, and improved flavor.

4. Deep Irrigation: A water conservation technique aimed at delivering water directly to the root zone, enhancing water use efficiency and promoting healthy plant growth.

5. Mulching: The application of organic or synthetic materials on the soil surface to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature, contributing to healthier crops.

6. Indoor Cultivation Techniques: A modern approach to growing plants in controlled environments, allowing for year-round cultivation, protection from adverse weather, and better control over growing conditions.

The students benefited immensely from this exposure, as they had the chance to observed and learned about these innovations firsthand. Horticultural scientists, including Dr. Nowshein Nazir, Dr. Azaz A. Malik, and Dr. Aroosa, played a pivotal role in this educational experience.

They not only interacted with the students but also delivered practical demonstrations on various horticultural techniques and introduced them to government schemes aimed at promoting horticulture.

The visit enriched the students’ understanding of horticultural science and motivated them to apply these modern techniques in their future academic and professional endeavors.