The Department of Horticulture & Plant Pathology at the University of Layyah is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, research, and innovation in the fields of crop production, plant health, and sustainable agriculture. The Department plays a vital role in developing solutions to enhance crop productivity, improve plant disease management, and promote environmentally responsible agricultural practices.

Through a balanced combination of theoretical learning, laboratory work, and field research, the Department aims to produce graduates who are skilled, analytical, and capable of addressing the challenges faced by modern agriculture. Students gain in-depth knowledge of horticultural crops, pest and disease control, plant breeding, and sustainable farming systems — essential components for ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability.

Academic Program Offered:

• BS Horticulture & Plant Pathology

The program follows the HEC-approved curriculum, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of both horticultural production and plant pathology. Students receive hands-on training through practical fieldwork, experimental trials, greenhouse management, and crop disease diagnosis, enabling them to apply scientific principles to real-world agricultural problems.

Vision and Mission:
The vision of the Department is to become a center of excellence in horticultural science and plant disease research, contributing to the development of sustainable agricultural systems in Pakistan.
The mission is to equip students with scientific, technical, and ethical competencies necessary to improve crop yield, protect plant health, and foster innovation in horticultural and agricultural industries.

Learning Environment:
The Department offers a supportive and research-driven environment, led by qualified faculty members dedicated to academic and professional growth. Students are encouraged to engage in laboratory research, field-based studies, and industry collaborations, promoting innovation and scientific inquiry.

Modern teaching methods, advanced laboratory facilities, and access to experimental farms ensure that students develop the skills and confidence required to succeed in agricultural research, extension, and industry settings.

Career Prospects:
Graduates of the Department of Horticulture & Plant Pathology are well-prepared for careers in:

• Agricultural research institutions and laboratories

• Horticultural production and agribusiness companies

• Plant protection and pest management organizations

• Government agriculture departments and extension services

• Academic and research institutions

They are also well-qualified to pursue advanced studies (MS, MPhil, PhD) in specialized areas of horticulture, plant pathology, and related agricultural sciences.

Department Leadership:

The Department of Horticulture & Plant Pathology at the University of Layyah is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, research, and innovation in the fields of crop production, plant health, and sustainable agriculture. The Department plays a vital role in developing solutions to enhance crop productivity, improve plant disease management, and promote environmentally responsible agricultural practices.

Through a balanced combination of theoretical learning, laboratory work, and field research, the Department aims to produce graduates who are skilled, analytical, and capable of addressing the challenges faced by modern agriculture. Students gain in-depth knowledge of horticultural crops, pest and disease control, plant breeding, and sustainable farming systems — essential components for ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability.

Academic Program Offered:

• BS Horticulture & Plant Pathology

The program follows the HEC-approved curriculum, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of both horticultural production and plant pathology. Students receive hands-on training through practical fieldwork, experimental trials, greenhouse management, and crop disease diagnosis, enabling them to apply scientific principles to real-world agricultural problems.

Vision and Mission:
The vision of the Department is to become a center of excellence in horticultural science and plant disease research, contributing to the development of sustainable agricultural systems in Pakistan.
The mission is to equip students with scientific, technical, and ethical competencies necessary to improve crop yield, protect plant health, and foster innovation in horticultural and agricultural industries.

Learning Environment:
The Department offers a supportive and research-driven environment, led by qualified faculty members dedicated to academic and professional growth. Students are encouraged to engage in laboratory research, field-based studies, and industry collaborations, promoting innovation and scientific inquiry.

Modern teaching methods, advanced laboratory facilities, and access to experimental farms ensure that students develop the skills and confidence required to succeed in agricultural research, extension, and industry settings.

Career Prospects:
Graduates of the Department of Horticulture & Plant Pathology are well-prepared for careers in:

• Agricultural research institutions and laboratories

• Horticultural production and agribusiness companies

• Plant protection and pest management organizations

• Government agriculture departments and extension services

• Academic and research institutions

They are also well-qualified to pursue advanced studies (MS, MPhil, PhD) in specialized areas of horticulture, plant pathology, and related agricultural sciences.

Department Leadership:
Dr. Tahira Abbas
Incharge, Department of Horticulture & Plant Pathology
University of Layyah, Pakistan

Incharge, Department of Horticulture & Plant Pathology
University of Layyah, Pakistan