Crop Cafeteria

The Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding & Genetics maintains a Crop Cafeteria in an area of 1 acre, serving as a dynamic field laboratory for experiential learning and practical training. The facility supports teaching and research activities in the disciplines of Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, and Plant Pathology.

The Crop Cafeteria is designed to showcase a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops, enabling students to observe, study, and compare different crop species, varieties, and production practices under field conditions.

Key Features:

• Maintains a diverse collection of crops throughout the year.
• Provides continuous exposure to seasonal and off-season crops.
• Serves as a hands-on learning platform for crop identification and management practices.
• Facilitates practical demonstrations related to crop production, nutrient management, pest and disease identification, and varietal evaluation.
• Enables students to observe crop growth stages and production technologies even during the off-season.

The Crop Cafeteria acts as a living classroom, enriching students' practical knowledge and strengthening their understanding of crop science through direct field observation and interaction.