Theory
Unit I
Importance of medicinal and aromatic plants in human health, national economy and related industries, classification of medicinal and aromatic plants according to botanical characteristics and their uses, export potential and indigenous technical knowledge.
Unit II
Climate and soil requirements; cultural practices; yield and important constituents of medicinal plants (Mulhati, Isabgol, Rauwolfia, Poppy, Aloe vera, Satavar, Stevia, Safed Musli, Kalmegh, Asaphoetida, Nuxvomica, Rosadle, etc).
Unit III
Climate and soil requirements; cultural practices; yield and important constituents of aromatic plants (Citronella, Asvaganda, Amla, Palmarosa, Mentha, Basil, Lemon grass, Rose, Patchouli, Geranium).
Unit IV
Climate and soil requirements; cultural practices; yield of under-utilized crops (Rice bean, Lathyrus, Sesbania, Clusterbean, French bean, Fenugreek, Grain Amaranth, Coffee, Tea and Tobacco).
Unit V
Post harvest handling –drying, processing, grading, packing and storage, value addition and quality standards in herbal products.