Seed Process Engineering detailed Syllabus for Agriculture Engineering (AL), K scheme PDF has been taken from the MSBTE official website and presented for the diploma students. For Subject Code, Subject Name, Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Credits, Theory (Max & Min) Marks, Practical (Max & Min) Marks, Total Marks, and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
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Rationale
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Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning
- Understand the principle of underlying seed processing.
- Illustrate the operation of seed processing equipment for a given seed sample.
- Apply appropriate seed treatment methods for a given seed samples.
- Recommend and evaluate methods for testing quality of a given seed samples.
- Prescribe the seed certification process, effective handling, seed packaging and storage techniques for a seed sample.
Unit I
Principles of Seed Processing 1.1 Introduction: Seed Definition, Background information of seed processing, Seed processing industries in India, scope and future (IKS*: Five years plan related seed development). 1.2 Difference between seed and grain. 1.3 Principles of seed processing. 1.4 Study of physical characteristics of seed for separation. 1.5 Pre-cleaning and Conditioning Equipment: Scalper, Debearder, Huller-Scarifier, Buckhorn machine.
Suggested Learning Pedagogie
Lecture Using Chalk-Board Hands-on Video Demonstrations Collaborative learning Presentations Model Demonstration
Unit II
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Unit III
Seed Treatment 3.1 Introduction, Benefits of seed treatments (IKS*: Ancients seed treatment methods). 3.2 Types of Seed Treatment, Seed treating products. 3.3 Equipment for seed treatments, Slurry treaters and Mist-o-matic treater, Colouring of seed. 3.4 Causes of poor treatments, Precautions in seed treatments.
Suggested Learning Pedagogie
Lecture Using Chalk-Board Video Demonstrations Model Demonstration Hands-on Collaborative learning Presentations Case Study
Unit IV
Seed Testing 4.1 Introduction and History of seed testing (IKS*: Information of traditional seed testing procedures). 4.2 4.2 Methods of seed testing. 4.3 Plan for seed testing laboratory: General principles, Staff, equipment, and Management of seed testing work. 4.4 Probable causes of discrepancies of seed test results.
Suggested Learning Pedagogie
Model Demonstration Video Demonstrations Lecture Using Chalk-Board Hands-on Collaborative learning Presentations Case Study
Unit V
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List of Experiments:
- *Study of various sections of seed processing unit.
- * Identify the physical characteristics of seeds.
- * Classify pre-cleaning and conditioning equipment’s.
- * Study of Dimensional Sizing Equipment.
- *Study of different types of seed separators.
- Analyze the working of Spiral Separator for given seeds.
- *Identify class of seeds based on tag system.
- * Identify types of seed treatments for the given sample.
- Understand the working of equipment for seed treatment.
- * Identify the causes of poor treatment and suggest the precautions for seed treatment.
- * Visit to any seed processing industry.
- Study the process of seed testing laboratory of the given sample of seed.
- Identify Probable causes of discrepancies of seed test results.
- * Describe the procedure of seed certification.
- Determine the purpose of seed storage unit operation
Self Learning
Assignment
- Prepare a report on conventional seed processing practices.
- Prepare a report on equipment required for single seed lot processing as well as multiple seed lot processing.
- Draw neat and labelled diagrams of minimum three seed cleaning or grading equipment.
- Draw neat, labelled diagrams of various materials handling equipment used in seed processing plant/industry.
- Give criteria of site selection for seed testing laboratory.
- Discuss the role of seed certification in the overall quality assurance of seeds.
- How does certification impact seed production, processing, and distribution?
- Identify common challenges faced in the seed certification process.
- Compare given seed storage techniques to determine their effectiveness in maintaining seed viability over time.
- Explore the use of digital marketing tools and platforms to promote seed products.
Micro Project
- Prepare charts of minimum three seed processing equipment.
- Create seed bank of minimum five traditional seeds which are grown in your region.
- Prepare flowchart showing all unit operations involved in seed processing.
- Identify raw materials required for building the prototype for given seed processing equipment (e.g., screens with different mesh sizes, motors, fans, and containers).
- Conduct a case study on the seed certification process for any two seeds.
- Visit any three nearby farmer service centres and collect the information on different varieties of any five types of crop seeds which are grown in your region.
- Prepare report on seed marketing by visiting sales persons of any two seed processing industry.
- Investigate alternative eco-friendly materials for seed packaging.
- Evaluate given Seed Packaging Methods for Extended Shelf Life of given seed sample.
- Explore the role of automation in modern seed processing system along with its advantages and limitations.
Laboratory Equipment
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Learning Materials
- R. L. Agrawal Seed Technology Oxford and IBH Pub. Co. P. Ltd. New Delhi. ISBN:81-204-0994-9
- K. M. Sahay and K. K. Singh Unit Operations of Agricultural Processing Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi ISBN: 978-81-259-1142-5
- P. K. Upadhyay Principles of Seed Technology Kalyani Publications ISBN: 978-93272-9634-1
- R. C. Mathad, A. S. Channaverraswamy, B. S. Vyakaranahal, V. K. Deshpande Seed Processing (A Practical Approach) New India Publishing Agency ISBN: 978-93-855-1608-5
- C. E. Vaughan; B. R Gregg and J. C. Delouche Seed Processing and Handling Seed Technology Laboratory, Mississipi State University State College, Mississippi, USA.
Learning Websites
- https://odishaseedsportal.nic.in/assets/seed/INDIAN_MINIMUM_ SEED_CERTIFICATION_STANDARDS.pdf INDIAN MINIMUM SEED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
- https://agriwelfare.gov.in/AudiosAndVideos/English/Internati onal_Year_Of_MILLETS_2023_English_0.mp4 International Year of Millets 2023
- https://agriwelfare.gov.in/AudiosAndVideos/Hindi/Post_harves t_management_of_Millets_through_primary_and_secondary_proces sing_machinery_(Processing_Machine_Film)_0.mp4 Post-harvest management of Millets through primary and secondary processing machinery (Processing Machine Film)
- https://agriwelfare.gov.in/sites/default/files/Establishment%20and%20maintenance%20of%20Seed%20Bank.pdf Establishment & Maintenance of Seed bank
- https://monad.edu.in/img/media/uploads/seed%20technology.pdf Classes of Seed
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd8004SBm8 Seed Production from Unseasonal Soybean Cultivation
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H-Yu_B0JQw e NAM introduction for all stakeholders
- http://eagri.org/eagri50/GPBR112/pdf/lec28.pdf Seed Processing
- https://www.indiaseeds.com/ National Seed Corporation of India Web Portal
- https://agriwelfare.gov.in/en/Guide Seed Related Information
- https://www.india.gov.in/topics/agriculture PM Gati Shakti Master Web Portal
- https://fci.gov.in/ Food Corporation of India Web Portal
- https://cewacor.nic.in/ Central Warehousing Corporation Web Portal
For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of Agriculture Engineering, K scheme do visit Agriculture Engineering 5th Sem Syllabus for K scheme.
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