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Plant protection
Name of the Head of Department: Dr. A. H. Barad
About the Department
The Department of Plant protection was started during April 2018. This department offers courses in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology to Under Graduate students. Also, the department provides facility of plant protection laboratory where a batch of 30 students can be given practical exposure to various plant protection subjects. It contributes in establishing museum at College of Horticulture. The department carries out various entomological and plant pathological problems in horticultural crops and protected cultivation in middle Gujarat condition. It is also actively involved in survey, detection and diagnosis of damage due to different diseases and insect-pests. Extension activities such as organizing seminars, training programs and delivering talks/lectures are also a part of occasional activities.
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (5th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
PPT 2.1 |
Fundamentals of Plant Pathology |
3(2+1) |
|
2 |
PPT 3.2 |
Fundamentals of Entomology |
3(2+1) |
|
3 |
PPT 3.3 |
Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management |
2(1+1) |
|
4 |
PPT 4.4 |
Diseases of Fruit, Plantation and Medicinal and Aromatic Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
5 |
PPT 4.5 |
Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
6 |
PPT 5.6 |
Diseases of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
7 |
PPT 5.7 |
Insect Pests of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
8 |
PPT 6.8 |
Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac Culture |
2(1+1) |
|
|
|
Total |
22 (14+8) |
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (6th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
PPT 3.1 |
Disease Management of Horticulture crops |
3(2+1) |
|
2 |
PPT 4.2 |
Pest Management of Horticulture crops |
3(2+1) |
|
3 |
PPT 5.3 |
General Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
4 |
SEC 1 |
Mushroom Cultivation |
2(0+2) |
|
5 |
SEC 2 |
Apiculture |
2(0+2) |
|
6 |
SEC 14 |
Sericulture |
2(0+2) |
|
7 |
SEC 15 |
Production Technology of Bio-pesticide and Bio-fertilizer |
2(0+2) |
|
|
|
Total |
17 (6+11) |
PG Courses:
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
Ento 602 |
Immature stages of insects |
1+1 |
|
2 |
Ento 501 |
Insect morphology |
1+1 |
|
3 |
Ento 512 |
Pest of horticultural and plantation crop |
1+1 |
|
4 |
Pl. Path.509 |
Diseases of Vegetable and spice crops |
2+1 |
|
5 |
Pl. Path. 809 |
Diseases of Fruit, Plantation and Ornamental crops |
2+1 |
|
6 |
Pl. Path.601 |
Advanced Mycology |
2+1 |
Note: PG Courses from Dept. of Agricultural Entomology & Dept. of Plant Pathology, BACA are offered for teaching in this department.
|
Sr. No. |
Category |
Title of the recommendations |
Year of approval |
|
1 |
Scientific |
PP/Horti.Wing (Ento), Anand/2013/01: Bio-efficacy of different insecticides against mealybug infesting custard apple |
2016-17 |
|
2 |
Scientific |
PP/Horti. Wing (Pl.Path), 2016/01: Management of citrus gummosis (Phytophthora citrophthora) |
2017-18 |
|
3 |
Farming |
PP/Horti. Wing (Pl.Path), 2017/01: Bio-efficacy of agrochemical against bacterial canker (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri) in citrus |
2019-20 |
|
4 |
Scientific |
PP/ COH(Ento.)2018/01: Evaluation of insecticides against aphid infesting chrysanthemum |
2020-21 |
|
5 |
Farming |
PP/ COH(Ento.)2019/01: Management of aphid in coriander through insecticidal treatments and biopesticides |
2021-22 |
|
6 |
Scientific |
PP/ COH(Pl.Path.)2018/01: Bio-efficacy of botanicals against powdery mildew of fenugreek |
2021-22 |
|
7 |
Farming |
PP/ COH(Pl.Path.)2020/01: Evaluation of organic inputs against major diseases of turmeric |
2021-22 |
|
8 |
Scientific |
PP/ COH(Ento.)2020/01: Evaluation of organic inputs against aphid infesting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italic L.) |
2022-23 |
|
9 |
Scientific |
Evaluation of eco-friendly inputs against sucking pests of potato |
2023-24 |
|
10 |
Scientific |
Bio-efficacy of ready-mix fungicides against powdery mildew of fenugreek |
2023-24 |
|
11 |
Scientific |
PP/CoH (Patho.)/2022/01: Bio-efficacy of ready-mix fungicides against powdery mildew of coriander |
2024-25 |
On-going research schemes/projects:
|
Sr. No. |
Title of Research Project / Experiment |
Year |
Duration (years) |
Current Status |
|
1 |
PP/CoH (Ento.)/2023/01 Effect of eco-friendly inputs against aphid infesting vegetable cowpea |
2022-23 |
2 |
On-going |
|
2 |
PP/CoH (Patho.), Anand / 2023/01 Efficacy of nano-fungicides against powdery mildew of coriander |
2022-23 |
2 |
On-going |
|
3 |
PP/ COH(Pl.Path.)2022/01: Bio-efficacy of ready-mix fungicides against powdery mildew of coriander |
2023-24 |
2 |
On-going |
|
4 |
PP/CoH (Ento.)/2024/01: Evaluation of different modules against major lepidopteran insect-pests infesting cabbage |
2024-25 |
1 |
On-going |
|
5 |
PP/CoH (Ento.)/2024/02: Bio-efficacy of insecticides against fruit borers infesting jamun |
2024-25 |
1 |
On-going |
|
6 |
Bio-efficacy of botanicals against fruit borers infesting jamun, Feeler Trial |
2024-25 |
1 |
On-going |
|
7 |
Evaluation of ready-mix fungicides against Alternaria blight of cluster bean |
2024-25 |
1 |
On-going |
|
8 |
Evaluation of different modules against aphids infesting coriander |
2025-26 |
- |
On-going |
|
9 |
Evaluation of natural farming inputs against purple blotch and thrips in onion |
2025-26 |
- |
On-going |
Publications:
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
No. of Publications |
Above 5 NAAS Rating |
Below 5 NAAS Rating |
|
|
1 |
Research Paper |
National |
07 |
06 |
01 |
|
International |
22 |
19 |
03 |
||
|
2 |
Research Reports/Booklet/ Bulletin etc. |
17 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3 |
Books/Book Chapter |
4 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4 |
Popular Articles |
30 |
-- |
-- |
|
Extension Activities:
|
Year |
Lecture delivered in Scientist and input Dealers community |
Lecture delivered in farmers community |
|
2016-17 |
1 |
3 |
|
2017-18 |
- |
5 |
|
2018-19 |
- |
10 |
|
2019-20 |
1 |
9 |
|
2020-21 |
- |
2 |
|
Year |
Participated in conference/Seminar/webinar/ workshop etc. |
Participated in Training/ Course (Long and Short term) |
|
2016-17 |
4 |
- |
|
2017-18 |
9 |
2 |
|
2018-19 |
4 |
2 |
|
2019-20 |
6 |
1 |
|
2020-21 |
50 (on line) |
8 (on line) |
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
Quantity |
|
1 |
BOD Incubator |
01 |
|
2 |
Binocular research microscopes |
28 |
|
3 |
Insect storage box (Large) |
50 |
|
4 |
Insect cabinet |
04 |
|
5 |
Insect rearing cage |
04 |
|
6 |
Microwave oven |
01 |
|
7 |
Magnascope |
25 |
|
8 |
Laminar air flow |
01 |
|
9 |
Autoclave |
01 |
|
10 |
Insect drying chamber |
02 |
|
11 |
Insect storage box (small) |
50 |
|
12 |
Insect saw cabinet (small) |
06 |
|
13 |
Microscope with camera |
01 |
|
14 |
Monocular microscope |
29 |
|
15 |
Phase contrast Microscope |
01 |
|
16 |
Digital colony counter |
01 |
Future plans/thrust areas:
- To carry out basic and strategic research for the management of pests and Diseases of Horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, ornamental, medicinal and aromatic crops).
- To Develop Integrated Pest Management packages by emphasizing eco -friendly pest management.
- Familiarizing students with new ways of controlling diseases and plant pests.
- Familiarizing students with new ways of detecting diseases and plant pests.
- Familiarity with the destructive effects of chemical pesticides on the environment, humans and other organisms.
- Researching and scientific studies for the further development of plant health and the achievement of new ways of controlling pests and plant diseases.
