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Class XII 1. Identification of orchids, fern, cactus and ornamental foliage. 2. Propagation of plants by budding. 3. Identification and application of fertilizers. 4. Maintenance of kitchen garden. 5. Pruning and training of fruit trees and ornamental trees. 6. Identification and use of pesticides. 7. Plantation of sapling. 8. Visit a botanical garden and report its different components in details. Suggestive Laboratory Equipment: Different plants, their seeds, saplings. Agricultural tools and implements, measuring tape, polythene sheet, scissors, watering can, pruning knife, chemical fertilizers, pots, bucket, hose pipe, manures, measuring containers, insecticides, pesticides. Qualification of the Teacher : Teacher with a Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from a recognized university is most eligible for taking the subject. Product Outcome : Some plants will be grown in the pots and garden of the school. activities may be taken up in groups. All the Record Work : A proper file should be maintained with drawing sheets and ruled sheets. All experiments should be recorded on sheets and supported by relevant drawings. Scrap books / Herbarium should be prepared wherever mentioned. Evaluation : The record file and scrap book / herbarium should be graded as per CBSE grading system. The students should be awarded grades based on their files and involvement in the field practicals. 128