KazNARU
Plant Science and technology

Training of a competent agronomist (breeder, seed grower, for plant protection and greenhouse management) capable for applying innovative agricultural technologies and genetic, biotechnological methods in plant breeding.

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List of qualifications and positions

- agronomist for breeding and seed production;

- horticulturist;

- agronomist-agrochemist;

- agronomist for plant protection.

Field of professional activity

- agricultural land resources;

- seeds and planting material approved for sowing varieties and hybrids of fruits and vegetables; breeding new varieties and hybrids;

- fertilizers, pesticides, stimulants and inhibitors of growth processes, biologically active substances and additives;

- phytosanitary control, plant protection products, insecticides, biological products;

- nurseries for propagation of planting material of fruits and vegetables;

- instruments and equipment used in the cultivation, care and storage of fruits and vegetables;

- to use of the biotechnological method in the production of fruits and vegetables;

- quality control of fruit and vegetable products.

Scope and object of professional activity

- organizations, enterprises: republican, regional, district state institutions of the agro-industrial complex;

- joint-stock companies, production cooperatives, partnerships with a limited liability, firms and agricultural companies;

- farm, peasant farms;

- scientific - research and experimental research institutions in the field of agriculture;

- institutions for the cultivation of new varieties, hybrids and variety testing of fruit crops and for quarantine and plant protection, agrochemical services;

- enterprises for the storage and processing of crop products;

- research institutes and universities of biotechnological, biological, agricultural profile, agricultural experimental stations.

Functions of professional activity

In the field of production and technological activity:

- organization and implementation of modern agricultural techniques in the cultivation of vegetable and fruit crops, taking into account the achievement of science and production experiments, storage and processing of fruit and vegetable products and other household works;

- planning, organizing and implementing a system of agrotechnical measures to develop new sustainable varieties and hybrids of crops;

- carrying out agrochemical analyzes of the nutrient solution, analysis of soil, substrate, plants and the application of mineral fertilizers, and maintaining the optimal agrochemical background, ensuring normal growth, development and formation of a quality of greenhouse crops;

- pest control to create the optimal phytosanitary condition for plantings;

- the use of biotechnological processes to obtain high-quality planting material.

In the field of organizational and managerial activities:

-  organization and management of technological processes in vegetable growing, greenhouses, horticulture, breeding and seed production, plant protection and nutrition, land reclamation, biotechnology and storage processing of fruits and vegetables;

- maintaining agronomic documentation using modern technologies;

- organization and definition of a set of works, their sequence, timing and duration.

In the field of experimental research:

- conducting experimental and production experiments to increase the yield and quality of cultivated crops;

-conducting visual observations and accounting for the growth and development of plants;

-accounting and monitoring the agroecological safety of fruits and vegetables using herbicides, fungicides and pesticides;

- an experimental study of the properties and vital processes of biological objects;

research and study of genetic and biotechnological processes that affect the production of seeds and the cultivation of new varieties and hybrids of fruits and vegetables.

Types of professional activity

1. Evaluation - on the basis of a clear presentation of the main content of the function of the agronomist as the organization and implementation of modern agricultural techniques in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables:

- be able to rationally and effectively use land, water, forest, labor, material and other resources;

- have the skills to organize and develop environmentally friendly horticulture management system,

- conduct an examination of crop products for the presence of hazardous harmful objects;

- evaluate the quality of work performed.

2. Constructive: - organization of production and implementation of innovative methods, techniques and technologies for growing fruits, vegetables and berries.

- to be able to develop patterns of crop rotation in vegetable growing, taking into account land and soil-climatic resources in a protected ground and fruit nursery; to test and implement advanced technological methods that allow to obtain high yields; organize storage, processing and marketing of fruits and vegetables;

- to perform agrochemical and ecological-toxicological analysis of soils and substrates and develop technologies for soil treatment and crop protection from diseases and pests.

- to draw up technological schemes for the cultivation of vegetable and berry crops with the introduction of elements of innovative technology;

- to calculate the need for planting material, seeds, labor, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation water;

- organization of the biotechnological methods application in breeding and seed production of fruits and vegetables;

- to organize correct and timely post-harvest commodity processing of fruits and vegetables in storage.

3. Information-technological: as part of the development of technology for crop cultivation, be able to collect information from various sources: technologies for crop cultivation, methods of breeding, biotechnology in crop production, state standard requirements for the quality of crop products, methods for determining the quality of crop products, technologies for storage and processing of crop products;

- to be able to analyze the current economic situation in the agricultural sector and determine current trends and market needs, as well as predict the development of the economy in market conditions;

- to possess information on the register of pesticides, agrochemicals, plant growth regulators, plant varieties and hybrids, the use of which is restricted or prohibited on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- planning, organization and implementation of plant nutrition systems, types and forms of mineral and organic fertilizers, methods and technologies of fertilizer application;

- to conduct phytosanitary monitoring of plantings and forecast;

- to have the skills to apply knowledge about the economic, political, national and cultural characteristics of countries and regions, foreign partners of agricultural activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign experience in the process of receiving and sending agricultural products.

- to be able to conduct market research in order to improve the efficiency of the enterprise (organization), attract investment, expand the service sector, etc.;

- to have skills in applying the state, Russian, and English languages in their professional activities, including fluency in special agricultural terms;

- to be able to plan, organize and control some activities of the enterprise, including having the skills to manage the information flow, as well as time and other resources;

- to have a solid knowledge of the code of corporate ethics, negotiation techniques, and the basics of business communication.

Have skills

- in the application of advanced progressive technology for growing crops, storing and processing products, taking into account domestic and international experiences;

- in solving organizational and economic issues when making adjustments to agricultural techniques taking into account the prevailing weather conditions of a particular year;

- independently make decisions in various non-standard and standard situations.

Curriculum of the educational program

6В08105 - Plant Science and technology ОП 2024-2028.pdf

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