Extension Courses

Production of disease free quality planting materials is a timely requirement in horticulture sector and tissue culture is an important alternative method for conventional plant propagation. There is a big potential to develop this sector into a widespread income generating business that provides more employment opportunities to the community.

Certificate Course in Plant Tissue Culture is introduced to promote production of elite planting materials of ornamental flower and foliage crops for expanding the business potential in the province. The course provides direct technical assistance and training for individuals who are interested on commencing of commercial scale plant production using tissue culture techniques.

First Certificate Course in Plant Tissue Culture was successfully completed and applications for the next intake will be called soon.