The Crop Protection and Management course equips students with knowledge and skills to protect crops from pests, diseases, and environmental stress. It covers integrated pest management, disease control, crop monitoring, and sustainable practices, aiming to enhance crop productivity and resilience while minimizing environmental impact.
- Teacher: Evelyne Nkirote
Plant Breeding and Biotechnology is a course that explores methods for improving plant traits to enhance crop yield, quality, and resilience. It covers traditional breeding techniques alongside advanced biotechnological methods like genetic engineering and molecular markers. Students learn to apply scientific principles to develop better crop varieties, addressing agricultural challenges and food security.
- Teacher: Evelyne Nkirote