Vision
Attain excellence in teaching and research in Plant Pathology and the services rendered to the farming community.Mandate
To enhance the competence of the faculty to undertake advanced education, research and extension activities in the field of Plant Pathology.Training conducted under CAFT Programme
S.No. | State | Total | S.No. | State | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Andhra Pradesh | 20 | 14. | Maharashtra | 53 |
2. | Arunachal Pradesh | 02 | 15. | Manipur | 01 |
3. | Assam | 14 | 16. | Meghalaya | 01 |
4. | Bihar | 38 | 17. | Nagaland | 02 |
5. | Chattishgarh | 14 | 18. | Odisha | 19 |
6. | Gujarat | 58 | 19. | Punjab | 15 |
7. | Haryana | 05 | 20. | Rajasthan | 51 |
8. | Himanchal Pradesh | 39 | 21. | Sikkim | 01 |
9. | Jammu & Kashmir | 53 | 22. | Tamil Nadu | 17 |
10. | Jharkhand | 05 | 23. | Uttar Pradesh | 86 |
11. | Karnataka | 32 | 24. | Uttarakhand | 111 |
12. | Kerela | 06 | 25. | West Bengal | 20 |
13. | Madhya Pradesh | 40 | 26. | - | - |
Total = 703 |
Priority areas of research
Ongoing research project
A. AICRP Projects
S.No. | Project Name | PI/Co-PI/Associate Scientist |
---|---|---|
1. | All India Coordinated Research Project on Biological Control | PI- Dr. A.K. Tewari Co-PI- Dr. Roopali Sharma Co-PI- Dr. Manju Sharma |
2. | All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project | PI- Dr. Vishwanath Co-PI-Dr. B. Kumar |
3. | All India Coordinated Research Project on Seed Technology Research (NSP) | PI- Dr. K. Vishunavat Co-PI- Dr. Rashmi Tewari |
4. | All India Coordinated Soybean Improvement Project | PI- K.P. Singh |
5. | All India Coordinated Maize Improvement Project | PI- Dr. Pradeep Kumar Co-PI- Dr. R.P. Singh |
6. | All India Coordinated Sugarcane Improvement Project | PI- Dr. R.K. Sahu Assoc. Scientist- Dr. Geeta Sharma |
7. | All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project | PI- Dr. Y. Singh |
8. | All India Coordinated Potato Improvement Project | PI- Dr. R.P. Singh |
9. | All India Coordinator Research Project on Rapeseed & Mustard | PI- Dr. A.K. Tewari Assoc. Scientist- Dr. Shilpi Rawat |
10. | All India Coordinated Chickpea Improvement Project | PI- Dr. K.P.S. Kushwaha Assoc. Scientist- Dr. L.B. Yadav |
11. | All India Coordinated Pigeonpea Improvement Project | PI- Dr. K.P.S. Kushwaha Assoc. Scientist- Dr. L.B. Yadav |
12. | All India Coordinated MullaRP Improvement Project | PI- Dr. K.P.S. Kushwaha Assoc. Scientist- Dr. L.B. Yadav |
13. | All India Coordinated Mushroom Improvement Project | PI- Dr. K.P.S. Kushwaha Assoc. Scientist- Dr. S.K. Mishra |
14. | All India Coordinated Wheat and Barley Improvement Project | PI- Dr. Deepshikha |
B. Adhoc Projects
S.No. | Project Name | Funding Agency | PI | Co-PI |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Serological and molecular diagnostic kits for seed health assessment for major seed borne pathogens (Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato; Xanthomonas compestris pv vesicatoria; Clavibacter michiganense; Fusarium oxysporum var. lycopersici and Alternaria sp. and tomato spotted wilt virus, infecting tomato | ICAR | Dr. K. Vishunavat | --- |
2. | Integrated Farming System and Human Resource Planning and Management for Livelihood Security and Capacity Building of Tribal Community in Uttarakhand TSP Project- Mushroom | ICAR | --- | Dr. K.P.S. Kushwaha (Nodal Scientist) |
3. | Indo-UK collaborative project on “Developing Genetics and Genomics Interface to Develop Strategies for Sustainable Use of Resistance to White Rust in Oilseed Mustard (Brassica juncea) | DBT | Dr. A.K. Tewari | --- |
4. | Promotion of mushroom cultivation as an economical viable income generation activity for the people of tribal villages Bankatia and Debari of Khatima (US Nagar) Uttarakhand | DBT | Dr. S.K. Mishra | Dr. K.P.S. Kushwaha Dr. Omveer Singh |
5. | Conservation of Biodiversity and bio-farming oriented rural livelihood through biotechnological approach-based micro-enterprising among SC/ST farmers to promote ‘Eco-friendly Rural Villages’ in UdhamSingh Nagar District of Uttarakhand | DST | Dr. K.P. Singh | Dr. M.L. Sharma Dr. D.K. Singh Dr. V.K. Rao Dr. N.K. Mishra Dr. A.K. Pandey |
Ongoing extension activities
The scientists participate in the farmers contact program impart trainings for different communities. The Scientists of the department organize/participate in trainings for the benefit of farmers at State level and also for Agricultural Officers and also through technology demonstration. “Help Line Services” are rendered by the specialists of the department through Agriculture Technology Information Centre (ATIC) at the University. Information for farmers and other beneficiaries on disease management measures is either delivered through radio talks, TV programme, Krashak Samwad, published literature as popular articles and disease circulars by the faculty members time to time.
DESIGNATION
Professor & Head
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Maize Pathology & Fruit Pathology
pradeepguptaachieve[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9412121099
DESIGNATION
Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Fruit Pathology
kpsingh[dot]gbpuat[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9412142537
DESIGNATION
Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Sorghum & Forest Pathology
drysingh69[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9412121152
DESIGNATION
Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Fungicides, Ecology of Soil- borne Plant Pathogens & Maize pathology
rajesh_p_singh[at]rediffmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
7500941100
DESIGNATION
Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Pulse Pathology, Mycology (Mushroom)
kps_kushwaha[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
CONTACT NO.
9411160014
DESIGNATION
Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Oilseed Pathology, Bio-control &IPM
anandkumartewari[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
CONTACT NO.
9411324813
DESIGNATION
Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Nematology
skumar8326[at]rediffmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9412436219
DESIGNATION
Associate Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Mycology and Pulse Pathology
yadav_lalbahadur[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
CONTACT NO.
9456345392
DESIGNATION
Senior Research Officer
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Biological Control & IPM Technologies
roopalibiocontrol[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
7830355250
DESIGNATION
Senior Research Officer
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Small Millets & Rice Pathology
bij1005[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
CONTACT NO.
9411159506
DESIGNATION
Senior Research Officer
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Mushroom Production Technologies
drskmishra1972[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9410405616
DESIGNATION
Senior Research Officer
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Potato Pathology
shailbalasharma10[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9456678706
DESIGNATION
Junior Research Officer
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Wheat Pathology
deeppatho[at]rediffmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
8859065125
DESIGNATION
Junior Research Officer
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Mushroom Production Technology & Sugarcane Pathology
geetash30[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9410111625
DESIGNATION
Assistant Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Oilseed Pathology Mushroom
rawatshilpi19[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9457555638
DESIGNATION
Assistant Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Seed Pathology / Seed Health Technologies
rashmipnt[at]gmail[dot]com
CONTACT NO.
9412100770
DESIGNATION
Honorary Professor
QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
SPECIALISATION
Epidemiology of Plant diseases
Serge[dot]Savary[at]toulouse[dot]inra[dot]fr
CONTACT NO.
---
UN Food and Agriculture
Prof. M.J. Narsimhan Award
Jawaharlal Nehru Award
Pesticide India Award
Hexamar Award
Prof. M.S. Pavgi Award
Dr. N. Prasad Memorial Lecture Award
Young Scientist Award
Young Scientist Associate Award
Sipani Krishi Anusandhan Farm Award
P.R. Verma Award for Best Ph.D. Research
IPS Prof. M.J. Narasimhan Medal
KPV Menon Best Paper Award of IPS
KPA Menon Gold Medal of IPS
Uttaranchal Ratan Award
Education Award of Ministry of HRD GOI
Honorary Fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society
Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
President of Professional Societies
Vice-President of Professional Societies
Selected Research Publications
2017
2016