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DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PATHOLOGY

SKN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, JOBNER

Year of establishment, Aims and Objectives:

The department of Plant Pathology had its beginning in the year 1964 as an integral part of SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. At that time the major responsibility of this department was to take undergraduate teaching and post graduate programmes for Master of Science degree in Plant Pathology. The Ph.D. programme by thesis was introduced from the academic session 1966-67. Besides teaching, research and extension also became the main activities. Late Prof. N. Prasad was among the founder Plant Pathologists of the Department & also served as the Dean of the College at Jobner (1960-67), while Prof. P.N. Patel was first Head of The Department of Plant pathology.

The department serves as a core facility for running the teaching programmes for UG, PG and Ph.D. students. Presently, many of the students passed out from this department are serving in other SAU’s, ICAR institutes, Banks, Government of Rajasthan and private sectors etc. The department also serves as a key role in various extension activities for dissemination of resource management strategies to the farming community.

Aims and Objectives:
To offer good quality education in the discipline of Plant Pathology in view of the changing global scenario in agriculture and allied subjects. At present, 4 major courses are running in the UG and 11 courses in PG and 4 courses are running in Ph. D programme.
To develop eco-friendly, cost effective and appropriate plant pathological technologies like Integrated Disease Management (IDM) of all agricultural crops.
To transfer the technologies against disease management to the end users effectively and efficiently through informative tools.

Projects/Schemes

Completed Projects:

Completed RKVY, GOR, Rajasthan project on “Evaluation of indigenous seed treating materials for managing diseases of seed spices”

Ongoing Schemes/ Projects

AICRP on Arid Fruits Scheme
AICRP on Seed Spices.
DBT Project on Chickpea

Courses running in the Department as per BSMA for PG and Ph.D. students

Semester Wise Distribution of Courses

S.NO.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit hour
M.Sc (Ag.) Plant Pathology
Semester-I
1	PPATH-511	Mycology*	2+1
2	PPATH-512	Techniques in Detection and Diagnosis of Plant Diseases*	0+2
3	PPATH-513	Principles of Plant Pathology*	2+1
4	PPATH-514	Disease Resistance in Plant	2+0
Semester-II
1	PPATH-521	Plant Pathogenic Prokaryotes*	2+1
2	PPATH-522	Principles of Plant Disease Management*	2+1
3	PPATH-523	Diseases of field, medicinal and spices crops*	2+1
4	PPATH- 524	Integrated Disease Management	2+1
5	PPATH-525	Post-Harvest Diseases	2+1
Semester-III
1	PPATH-531	Plant Virology*	2+1
2	PPATH-532	Diseases of fruits, vegetables, plantation and ornamental crops	2+1
Ph.D. Plant Pathology
Semester-I
1	PPATH-611	Advances in Plant Virology	2+1
2	PPATH-612	Molecular basis of Host- Pathogen interaction**	2+1
Semester-II
1	PPATH-621	Advances in Mycology	2+1
2	PPATH-622	Advances in Plant Pathogenic Prokaryotes	2+1

*CORE COURSES FOR MASTER’S ** CORE COURSES FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

All the approved courses of plant pathology are available for opting by other departments.

Courses running in the Department as per Vth Dean Committee for UG students

S.NO.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit hour
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
1	P.PATH-121	Fundamentals of Plant Pathology	2+1
2	P.PATH-311	Epidemiology and Integrated Disease Management	1+1
3	P.PATH-312	Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops & Their Management-I	2+1
4	PPATH -321	Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops & Their Management-II	2+1

All the required basic facilities of research and teaching (Lab. =2, media room=1, class room=1) are available in the Department. The various equipment’s available are: Humidity chamber, incubator, compound microscope, digital camera, laptops, desktops, LCD, AC, water bath, centrifuge, laminar flow, pH meter, sprayers, dusters, Cage house, Poly house for Plant Pathological Experiments etc.

HOD Profile with picture and contact details:
Dr. Shailesh Godika
Email hod.ppath@sknau.ac.in
Mobile: 9461038993

Dr Shailesh Godika did his B Sc (Ag.) degree in 1989 & M. Sc (Ag) in Plant Pathology in 1992 from SKRAU, Bikaner (Campus: Jobner) and PhD from University of Rajasthan in 1996. He joined as assistant professor on 16 November, 1996 at ARS, Navgaon in AICRP (R&M) as Mustard Pathologist. He was associated with the project for 15 years and became Professor in November, 2011. Presently he is working as university head, Department of Plant Pathology, at SKN College of Agriculture, SKNAU, Jobner and actively engaged in teaching & research. Associated in developing 14 technologies included in POP of zone III b & Zone III a of Rajasthan and at National level in Mustard crop. He was associated as Co-PI in five SKRAU-NCIPM collaborative projects and PI in a RKVY funded project. He was also associated in development of mustard varieties viz, Navgold (YRN-6) at national level and RRN-505 and RRN-573 at state level out of which RRN-505 was tolerant against Sclerotinia rot disease. He worked on management aspects of R & M diseases and specifically against Sclerotinia rot disease of mustard. For management of Sclerotinia rot disease use of Trichoderma as seed and soil treatment was recommended for the zone. He also developed screening technique against Sclerotinia rot and screened number of mustard varieties against the disease. He guided 11 M.Sc. students and 3 Ph.D. students. One of PG student Mr. Jitendra Sharma was awarded for best M.Sc. thesis research work on Sclerotinia rot disease of mustard by SRMR Sewar, Bharatpur. Dr Godika also honored as fellow of SRMR, Sewar, Bharatpur in 2017. He is elected as Zonal Councilor (West zone) of the Society for Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur for the duration 2011-19. He is Life member of many reputed societies viz., Society of Mycology & Plant Pathology, Udaipur, Society for R&M Research, Sewar, Bharatpur, Society of Indian Journal of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, Asian PGPR Society of Sustainable Agriculture, USA. He has been awarded in several conferences for poster and oral presentation. He has attended many winter/ summer trainings and also participated in 19 conferences / seminars and 17 AICRP-R&M workshops across the country. Published 46 research papers in national and international repute journals out of which 25 research papers are on mustard diseases. He has published two text book of plant pathology in hindi language. He also published 13 book chapters, review articles and 13 technical bulletins, 26 popular articles. He has published 5 laboratory manuals for UG students as per syllabus of Vth dean committee. In June, 2021 he has given the responsibility of Dean, COA, Navgaon, Alwar. In, June, 2022 again he has been given the responsibility of University head, Plant Pathology. Presently he is having responsibilities as convener of various committees at university level, working as university placement officer since 2013. He is also having responsibility of secretary staff club, SKN COA, Jobner and treasurer SKN alumni association Jobner.

Details of former Heads :

Name	From	To
Dr. P. N. Patel	15.07.1965	31.03.1967
Dr. R. Prasada	01.04.1967	07.12.1970
Dr. J. P. Agnihotri	08.12.1970	21.11.1974
Dr. V. N. Pathak	22.11.1974	31.05.1979
Dr. J. P. Agnihotri	01.06.1979	31.12.1982
Dr. V. N. Pathak	01.01.1983	16.09.1985
Dr. J. P. Agnihotri	17.09.1985	30.09.1985
Dr. B. M. Gupta	01.10.1985	31.07.1988
Dr. J. P. Agnihotri	01.08.1988	31.07.1993
Dr. H. N. Gour	01.08.1993	15.03.1994
Dr. J. P. Goyal	16.03.1994	30.06.2002
Dr. R. P. Maharshi	01.07.2002	14.03.2003
Dr. O. P. Verma	15.03.2003	30.06.2004
Dr. R. P. Maharshi	01.07.2004	18.06.2008
Dr. R. G. Jat	18.06.2008	31.07.2013
Dr. K.S. Shekhawat	01.08.2013	30.09.2015
Dr. S. N. Mali	01.10.2015	16.11.2015
Dr. R. K. Bansal	17.11.2015	31.07.2016
Dr. G.S. Rathore	01.08.2016	31.07.2018
Dr. Shailesh Godika	01.08.2018	04.06.2021
Dr. Mahabeer Singh	05.06.2021	30.06.2022
Dr. Shailesh Godika	01.07.2022	Continue

STAFF POSITION:

Teaching Staff

S. No.

Photo

Name of Faculty/Staff

Designation

Specialization

Email

Mobile

AEIS Profile

Dr. Shailesh Godika

Professor and Head

Mustard pathologist/Seed pathologist

shaileshgodika.ppath@sknau.ac.in

9461038993

https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Shailesh3494

Dr. R. P. Ghasolia

Associate Professor (AICRP on Arid Fruits)

Fungal pathology, Epidemiology, & Bacteriology

rpghasolia.ppath@sknau.ac.in

rghasolia@rediffmail.com

9414326672

Dr. S.K. Goyal

Assistant Professor

Fungal pathology, Epidemiology, Bacteriology & Virology

skgoyal.skncoa@sknau.ac.in

9414517537

https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Shashi2264

Dr. A.K. Meena

Assistant Professor

Fungal pathology, Trichoderma production & Mushroom production

akmeena.ppath@sknau.ac.in

8955280545

https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Anand2255

Smt. Pinki Sharma

Assistant Professor

Plant pathology & Fungal pathology

pinkipatho2@gmail.com

pinkisharma.ppath@sknau.ac.in

7742271744

https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Pinki2262

G.L. Kumawat

Assistant Professor (AICRP on Seed Spices)

Plant pathology, Fungal pathology and bio-control agents

gk.iihr@gmail.com

girdhari.pbg@sknau.ac.in

8946928874

https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Girdhari2263

Dr. Jitendra Singh

Assistant Professor

Plant pathology & Fungal pathology

jitendra.ppath@sknau.ac.in

6378520742

https://aeis.icar.gov.in/Jitendra2265

Smt. Teeja Devi Kumawat

Class IV

9602240905

Achievements, Recommendations and Findings:

21 days ICAR Sponsored winter school conducted on “ Diseases scenario in climate change conditions -Challenges, Experience, Innovation and Future Prospects” during 02nd March to 22nd March, 2022 at SKNCOA, Jobner.
8th International conference on “Plant Pathology: Retrospect and Prospects” organized by SKNAU, Jobner during March, 23 to 26, 2022
Organized 07 day Training programme on Mushroom cultivation (19.07.2023 to 26.07.203) on “Entrepreneurship Development through Mushroom Cultivation” under NAHEP, SKNAU, Jobner.
Dr. S. Godika acted as Organizing secretary and organized an Agriculture Education Fair on “31.10.2023” at SKNCOA, Jobner. Approximately 609 students from 11 schools participated in the fair and h’ble VC sir chaired the programme along with PI, NAHEP Dr. M. L. Jakhar and Dean & Faculty chairmen Dr. B. L. Jat. An exhibition by different departments of SKNCOA, Jobner was also displayed outside the sarswati bhawan to emonstrate the activities carried out by college.
One month vocational certificate course under the aegis of NAHEP on “Mass scale production of bio-pesticides started on 23rd Nov. 2023 under the chairmanship of H`ble VC sir. 60 READY students participated in the programe.

Awards to students

Name of award

Sponsoring Organization

Name of recipient

Purpose for which awarded

Chancellor Award

SKNAU, Jobner

Akansha Deora

Academic Award (Ph.D.)

University Gold Medal

SKNAU, Jobner

Kiran Kumawat

Academic Award

(M.Sc.) Stood first in Pl. Protection Group

List of Technologies recommended:

1. BER:

S.No.

Recommendation

Workshop in which work was approved

Identification of collateral hosts for ber powdery mildew :- Weeds namely Phyllanthus tratemus and Xanthium strumarium were found collateral hosts of ber powdery mildew. So they should be removed from the vicinity of orchard.

XV workshop,

Periyaculam, 2010

2. AONLA:

S. No	Recommendation	Workshop in which work was approved
1	Under integrated pest & disease management (IPDM) studies, for the control of aonla rust and leaf gall midge, two sprays of Azadirachtin (0.3%) at 15 days interval in the month of April followed by two sprays of chlorothalonil (0.2%) at 15 days interval during August for aonla rust whereas, for leaf gall midge in aonla, two sprays of Azadirachtin (0.3%) at 15 days interval in the month of April followed by two sprays of Endosulfan (0.07%) in the month of August at 20 days interval.	XIV workshop, Bikaner, 2008
2	Management of post-harvest disease of aonla: - Under management of post-harvest disease of aonla, dipping of aonla fruits in the solution of Azadirachtin leaf extract (5%) or Curcuma longa rhizome extract (5%) is recommended for the control of blue mould rot and Aspergillus rot of aonla.	XIV workshop, Bikaner, 2008
3	Biological control of aonla rust: - Four foliar sprays of chlorothalonil (0.2%) or Trichoderma (0.1%) + chlorothalonil (0.1%) are recommended for effective control of aonla rust. First prophylactic spray should be initiated in the first week of august. Subsequent three sprays are to be given immediately after the appearance of the disease at 15 days interval.	XV workshop, Periyaculam, 2010
3. BAEL
1.	Recommendation at National Level: Two applications of carbendazim 50 WP (20 g/tree) + chlorpyriphos 20 EC (50 ml/tree) at the time of manuring and repetition after 15-20 days interval is recommended for control of root rot and root borer in bael.	XX AICRP on AZF workshop, at SKRAU, Bikaner during 4-6 Feb, 2016

4. LASODA:
1.	Development of Lasoda varities (Karan lasoda)	22^nd Annual Group meetin of AICRP Arid Fruits Research Workers Held during 16-18 Feb. 2018 at Anantpur

5. Coriander, Fenugreek and Cumin:

S. N	Recommendation	Workshop in which work was approved
1	Trichoderma is recommended for the management of coriander wilt disease.	Package of Practices, Zone-IIIa Rabi (2007)
2	Drenching as well as spray of Calixin @ 0.1 % against stem gall of coriander.	AICRP Workshop held at Coimbatore (2008-09)
3	Soil solarization + soil application of Trichoderma + foliar spray of mancozeb @ 0.25 % for control of cumin blight and wilt.	AICRP Workshop on Spices held at NRCSS, Ajmer (2010)
4	Sees treatment of IISR FK-14 and FL-18 Rhizobacteria is recommended for growth promotion in fenugreek.	AICRP Workshop on Spices held at NRCSS, Ajmer (2010)
5.	Soil application of vermicompost 5t/ha + seed treatment with NSKE 5% & spray of NSKE 5% at appearance of powdery mildew & aphid at 10 days interval(twice/thrice) is recommended for the organic management of powdery mildew & aphid in coriander.	Package of Practices, Zone-IIIa Rabi-2013
6.	Soil application of neem cake 2t/ha + soil application of Trichoderma viride @ 2.5kg/ha & & spray of NSKE 5% at appearance of powdery mildew & aphid at 10 days interval(twice/thrice) is recommended for the organic management of powdery mildew & aphid in fenugreek.	Package of Practices, Zone-IIIa Rabi-2013
7.	Soil application of vermicompost @ 3.2t/ha + soil application of Trichoderma viride @ 10kg/ha is recommended for bio-control management of wilt in cumin.	Package of Practices, Zone-IIIa Rabi-2013

6. MUSTARD:
1.	Soil treatment with Trichoderma @ 2.5kg/ha pre-incubated in 50kg FYM for 15 days followed by seed treatment with garlic extract @ 2% + seed treatment with Trichoderma @ 10g/kg seed and spraying with Thiamethaxam @ .01%	POP of Zone IIIa

IMPORTANT PHOTOGRAPHS

RKVY-8 Government Funded project

21 days Winter School

8^TH International conference

One month vocational certificate course on Mass multiplication of Bio-Pesticides Jointly organized by Pathology & Entomology Department, SKNCOA, Jobner under the aegis of NAHEP, SKNAU, Jobner during 23rd November, 2023 to 22nd December, 2023