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| Department
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| About
Department |
The Department has been
established in April, 1970, with the main objective
of teaching, research and extension in the subject
of plant pathology and carry out need based research
as per need of the region Three hundred fifty and
twenty seven students of M.Sc (Ag.) and Ph.D respectively
secured the degree from this department. More than
500 research articles published in National and
International Journals. This department has qualified
faculty. Most of the staff members are having Doctorate
degree from reputed institutions in the country.
Research work on grey mildew
of cotton, ergot of sorghum, grain mold of sorghum,
management of Betelvine diseases and management
of Phytophthora in citrus with integrated approach
have been recognized at national and international
level.
Implementation of ICAR Syllabus
recommended by the National Core Group from the
academic year 2009 -10.
Department is also engaged
in commercial production of biocontrol agents, biofertilizers,
quick decomposing culture and mushroom spawn.
The department has the biopesticide
production and testing lab.
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| Academic
Programmes |
Student intake/year:
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M.Sc.- 31
Ph.D.- 05
Pertaining to teaching
297 M.Sc.(AG) and28 Ph.D students completed
the degree.
No. of credit for
M.Sc. and Ph.D to be completed- 55
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| Infrastructure
Facilities |
The Department
has two class room-2, three laboratories and has
number of sophisticated instrument like Laminar
Air Flow, Deep Fridge, Centrifuge, Nitrogen estimator,
Electronic Balance, Plant Growth Chamber, PCR Machine,
Gel Electrophoresis Unit, and Lyophilizer etc.
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| Mandate
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Education |
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Research |
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Extension |
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| Research
Activities/Achievements |
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Research theme were approved as per ARC and work carried
on major problems on Phytophthora of Citrus, Indexing
root stalk staining, Grey mildew of cotton .Research
work on various problems on Pulses ,Oilseeds, Sorghum,
Soybean, Wheat, Sugarcane, Linseed and Sesame etc.
is being carried out at their relative research station.
Department has developed a technology for decomposition
of Agriculture waste within 90 days. PEQ for DIA Ministry
of Agril and Co-op and NHM Govt. of Maharashtra has
funded Rs. 1.25 crore for establishment in the year
2006 . This year sanction for two new projects has
been granted. The project entitled “Management
of red leaf and grey mildew of cotton” of Rs.15
lakhs approved by Directorate of Cotton development,
Ministry of Agril. Government of India funded under
technology mission in cotton mini mission-GMC-MMI
through a network on national information system and
pest management and coordinated by NCIPM New Delhi
and establishment of plant health clinic of Rs 20.00
lakhs funded by NHM, New Delhi. Betelvine research
station is under the head of Department of Plant Pathology.
Department is also organizing two winter school on
the topic “Advances in production and delivery
system of biopesticides, bioagents and biofertilizers.”
and “Plant quarantine and pest risk analysis”.
for the duration of 21 and 10 days each. |
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| Extension
Activities and Achievements
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Department
is carrying following extension activities every year.
Clinical pathology under which the disease specimens
are examined, diagnosed and appropriate control measures
are suggested. Faculties are also delivering technical
information through Akashwani, Doordarshan and in
the form of popular articles. Field visits are also
performed whenever serious problem or disease epidemics
are observed. There are number of publications some
important publications are
Publication
1. Mushroom Cultivation
Technology (Marathi)
2. Cotton diseases and their control (Marathi)
3. Soybean diseases and their control (Marathi)
4. Betelvine diseases and their control (Marathi)
5. Status report on Biocontrol agents (Marathi)
6. Management of Phytophthora in citrus nursery
(Marathi)
In addition
to this department is running a scientific journal
which is gaining popularity amongst scientific from
different part of countries. Faculties have received
award in national Symposium.
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| Research
Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO) |
Department
has made more than 160 recommendations on
the basis of experiments for the benefits
of the cultivations, some notable are |
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Plant
protection schedule for control of sooty mould
and Phytophthora in citrus with integrated
approach |
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Status
of ergot and grain mold of sorghum |
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Schedule
for control of leaf curl and dieback of chilli |
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Integrated
management of Betelvine wilt |
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Control
of powdery mildew of mung, udid, pea, mango,
ber and roses. |
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Experiments
for solution to the various emergent aspects
are carried out every on the basis of feedback
and mandate of the co-ordinate projects. |
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Two
species of oyster mushroom Pleurotus sajorcaju
and P. floroda are recommended for cultivation
in Vidarbha |
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Developed
cylinder method for oyster mushroom production |
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Management
of soil borne diseases by use of different
antagonists |
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Management
of Phytophthora root rot in citrus |
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Bio-efficiency,
standardization, formulations of insect pathogen
i.e. Metarrhizium, Beauveria, Nomuraea, Verticillium
as compared to um is being made. Local isolate
were proved to be highly efficient in management
of insect, pest. |
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Bacillus
thuringiensis vidarbha isolate 5AM and 5I
were found to be more toxic possessing LC-50
of 206.07 and 324.03 ug/ml are highly effective
against H. armigeraas compared to international
standards |
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Centrally
sponsored Mushroom development scheme: Centrally
sponsored mushroom spawn production unit,
Centrally sponsored pasteurized compost unit,
Mushroom Processing and Recipes development |
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Besides
above agency schemes training for farmers
on mushroom cultivation is regularly organized
by this department every month. Plant pathologists
are regularly involved in training programmes
in integrated disease management. Testing
of chemicals, botanicals and bio-agents for
disease management, screening of elite lines
and breeding materials for various diseases
and are involved in breeding for disease resistance.
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Screening
of efficient strains and studies on cheaper
substrates for mass production are initiated
for Trichoderma, Metarrhizium, Beauveria,
Nomuraea and Verticillium etc, and on the
basis of these studies, identified the cost
effective sources. |
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Valid
conclusion was made in regard to bio-control
of Phytophthora by use of Trichoderma as an
eco-friendly and cheaper measure. This department
is supplying the basic cultures of these bio-agent
to entrepreneurs and State Govt. laboratories.
Visits to cultivators field for counseling.
Refresher courses for extension workers and
master trainers. Department has Plant health
clinic for diagnosis and advise for appropriate
control measures. Regular messages about the
management of crop diseases are published
through Agro- Advisory bulletin, Akashwani,
Doordarshan, Newspapers. As well the fore
warnings with package of practices are sent
to state department for taking up precautionary
measures. |
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| Contact
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Dr.S.S.Mane
Professor & Head Plant Pathology,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
hdppathology@pdkv.ac.in |
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