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Honorary D.Sc Award in Breeding of Field & Horticultural Crops
Dr. DILIPKUMAR .V. PATIL
DSc (Honoris Causa)
Doctrin de Science Award Honoris Causa
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Mission of Honorary DSc is to promote research and extension among Universities and other research organizations in all aspects of research, extension and training.
Mission of Honorary DSc is to undertake consultancies and studies in Community Development, Education and Management
Mission of Honorary DSc is to provide advisory services in Community Development, Education and Management
Exclusive Interview with Dr. DILIPKUMAR .V. PATIL DSc (Honoris Causa)
Dr. DILIPKUMAR .V. PATIL
Question: What inspired you to enter into Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops?
Answer:
I was born on 21 June 1962 at Manori, a small village in Nagpur District of Maharashtra, India. I was a bright student right from the very beginning. I got National Talent Scholarship in 4thand 7th standard. B.Sc (Agri.) degree was completed from College of Agriculture, Nagpur in 1985 with first division. I took admission in M. Sc (Agriculture) and completed post-graduation with specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics in 1988. In fact getting admission in Plant Breeding and & Genetics was difficult task as this subject is considered as top most subject in Agriculture and only high ranked students used to get admission followed by Horticulture. I had an inquisitive and research mind from childhood. I used to seat hours together in rain and think how rain comes from the sky. I seat and observed Mimosa pudica (Humble or touch-me-not) plant as plant often grown for its curiosity value. Compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm and re-open a few minutes later. This plant allows me to think how it happened. I always keep busy myself to ask questions why, how, when and where it happens. My mother who was a primary Head Mistress was the inspiration of my life and she identified and nurtured my talent. I was one of the brightest students of my school. Another interesting thing that I would like to share in this context was that it was my hobby to learn and remember the scientific names of plants. During my undergraduate studies there was a practical class of the identification of the horticultural plants. Our teacher used to take students to Botanical garden, Maharaj Bag, College of Agriculture, Nagpur. In first visit teacher write the scientific and common name of the plants on black board and give sufficient time for writing. He checks each and every student copy and correct spelling. Next day teacher take us to the plant and explain scientific as well as common name of the plants. In third practical session teacher asked student to identify plants. Before going to class I prepared myself to keep in mind scientific rather than the common name and identify maximum number of plants. Whenever teacher asked for identification of plants specimens, I answer with the scientific names rather than telling common names. Plant dissection and extraction of brain from frog skull cavity without damage attracted me towards plant breeding and horticultural crop and improve my subject liking. Other students who generally get scared of this subject on account of so called boring and difficult to remember scientific names of the plant flora. By seeing my scientific name remembering capacity colleague call me John D.V. Patil and compared me with Gregor Mendel. Under graduation itself subject interest was created and made up mind to take Post-Graduation admission in Plant Breeding& Genetics. While filling application for post-graduation I have applied only for Plant Breeding & Genetics without any second option and likely I got admissionin my favorite subject. Later I moved to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and completed Ph.D. degree (Plant breeding). This was turning point in my life to be a Plant Breeder. After joining Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce as scientist my scientific career went on there I exposed to export oriented 52 spices grown in India. As a Plant breeder, emphasis was on major spices, their crop improvement and quality control. But yes, I do remember two key persons who inspired me to be a Plant breeder as well as Horticulturist one Dr. R. Naidu, Director and another Dr. K. J. Madhusoodan, Deputy Director of ICRI, both were expert and hardcore spent entire life working on spices. Majority of the spices belongs to Horticultural crops inclined me to work on Horticultural crops. Again I got opportunity to work on Sugarcane, Cluster bean (Seed guar) and Muskmelon is the Horticultural crops. Once I joined my service, it was my dedication towards the farming community to develop and promote area of spices crops.
Question: Since how long, you been into Breeding of Field & Horticultural Crops and in which cities you have been associated for administration, teaching, research, commercial and training programs?
Answer:
I joined Indian cardamom Research Institute in March 1989 and initiated crop breeding projects on small cardamom, turmeric, black pepper. In 1990 I transferred to foot base hills of Kanchenjunga belongs to Himalayan ranges where large cardamom, ginger, turmeric, culinary herbs were grown as expert oriented spices cash crop. This area was declared by Government of India for organic farming. A survey was conducted and collected large cardamom germplasm from North Dzongu and border of Nepal and Bhutan where huge biodiversity was observed. Till 1993, I worked on large cardamom (Ammomum subulatum Roxberg) and identified two genotypes SBLC – 5 and SBLC – 9 suitable to North – West Dzongu area of Sikkim.
After 4 years I come back to ICRI, Regional Station, Thadiyankudisai, Tamil Nadu and crop improvement project were initiated on small cardamom, black pepper and turmeric. Variety Pournima of black pepper resistant to nematode and Lakdong for high curcumin and BSR – 1 for mediumcurcumin with high yield potential turmeric varieties were identified that was suitable to lower Pulney hills of Tamil Nadu.
I transferred to Main Research Station, Myladumpara, Idukki District, Kerala in 1994 where I exposed to more number spices crops like small cardamom, Rosemary, Nutmeg& Mace, Black pepper, Cinnamon & Tej-pat, Clove, Ginger, All spices, Sage, Marjoram, Mint andVanilla. I have developed and released three small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) varieties like ICRI – 4, ICRI –5, ICRI – 6). ICRI – 4 selection suited to low rainfall area (<1000mm) of Lower Pulney hills of Tamil Nadu. A high yield potential ICRI – 5 was a first hybrid was credited in my account which can be propagated clonally and produced planting material rapidly.ICRI-5 suited to Kerala (900 - 1200m MSL) with annual rainfall of 2000mm. High yielding ICRI – 6 selection was released suitable to cardamom hill reserve (Anamalai area ) of Idukki district of Kerala state.
In 2005, I have been posted at Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Govt. of India, Kasaragod, Kerala. But my working place was at CPCRI, RC, Kidu, Nettana, Karnataka state where I exposed to administration work. I was a Scientist – In – Charge and Head of the Station looking 60 supporting and 4 administrative staff. I monitored and maintained 10500 coconut, 5600 Areca nut and 700 cocoa plants in 122 hectare land. I was curator of International Coconut Gene Bank for South Asia (ICG-SA), Kidu. I was a Co-organizerof 14th Coconut Genetic Resources Network (COGENT) steering committee meeting and field visit to ICG – SA where 13 member countries were participated. I was a Curator of the International Coconut Gene Bank for South Asia (ICG - SA), Kidu.
In 2011, I was transferred to ICAR – National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Maharashtra there I was involved in water stress management project on Muskmelon, Cluster bean (seed guar), Sugarcane and Sorghum. A promising technology on water stress management was developed. By halting 7 days drip irrigation at vegetative phase farmers can save water and irrigate extra 0.06 hectare area. This technology reached to the lab to land and farmers were benefited. Genotypes of sugarcane and sorghum were identified which resist terminal drought. Adaptive performance of Cluster bean as an introduction of new crop was studied and identified seven genotypes that suited to Deccan Plateau area of Maharashtra. I was Co-Organizer of expert consultancy meets on early arrowing problems of Sugarcane varieties under Nira canal.
I was Chairman of National Task force for the assessment of hailstorm affected area and farming situation due to delayed monsoon in Maharashtra.
In 2015, I was transferred to ICAR – Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra state and continued service till date. The project on breeding to improve the performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India was initiated. From inter and intra herbaceum program 5 genotypes were identified for early maturity traits. Development of heterotic pools in Gossypium hirsutum is also in progress. I involved in the release of cotton CNA – 1028 (Ravi) variety suited to Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. I was Co-Chairman of National Task force for the assessment of pink boll worm attack and illegal cultivation of herbicide tolerant Cotton in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
I am in receipt of Limca book of Record, Plant Breeder Award, Fellowship Sapienza University, Rome, Italy, Fellow of Linnean Society of London (FLSL) UK. Life member of International Cotton Research Association (ICRA), USA. Life member of Indian Society for Spices, Indian Society for Plantation Crops and Indian Society of Cotton Improvement. Attended International Cotton conference at Bremen, Germany. Attended summer School training on Grow – Agro-biodiversity in a changing climate, FAO, Rome Italy.
Publications :
Research paper: 54; Popular : 20; Book chapter : 4 Training Manual : 4
Scientist – In – Charge (Administrative): 6 years
Supervision experience with Research back ground: 33 plus years.
Question: What are your future plans for teaching, research and training programs in Horticulture?
Answer:
I have guided two M. Sc (Biotechnology) students worked on small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). I can render my expertise to guide M. Sc and Ph. D students. I am planning to set up tissue culture lab for large scale production of Small cardamom, Vanilla, Rosemary, Sage and Banana plantlets. I am also planning to conduct short term courses in Horticulture where farmers get benefits and stat up small scale industries on Horticultural crops and processing units. Contraction of humidifier for the store of onions at least for two weeks saves 20% loss due to fungal spoilage. Establishment of Seed village with 4 released cotton varieties like Rajat- Bt, Suraj-Bt, PKV-081-Bt and GJHV-374-Bt where reusable cotton seed production was done by the tribal ladies and gained profit. Guide and train farmers to adopt water stress management technology in cultivation of Muskmelon on black poly mulch (IRT sheet) with drip irrigation certainly gain profit.
Question: What kind of businesses can be started in Spice? What minimum infrastructure would it need?
Answer:
Two type of business can start in Spices. One is Agricultural Spices and second Non-Agricultural Spices.
In Agricultural Spices business start-up is in term of production of planting material and farming leads to greater development to realized yield productivity. In case of Small cardamom and Vanilla production of planting material can fetch good business. As an export oriented crop cultivation of both species produced yield. Establishment of nursery of clonal multiplication and maintenance of mother plants one hectare land is sufficient. With minimum infrastructure stat up can start with irrigation facilities, land and mother plants. Organic farming of spices is another avenue of business where Organic agriculture does not have destructive impact on the ecosystem.
In case of Non-Agricultural spices business can start with the processing, powdering and packaging spices as a finished product and initiated business. Non-agricultural expenses also lead to generation of business and revenue. The nation also focuses on output-oriented technologies like pesticides and modern fertilizers. India relies on an integrated agriculture policy that thrives for sustainability, enhancement of soil fertility and physical variety. In case of Infrastructure Development, infrastructure like Curing houses of fresh cardamom capsules and fresh vanilla beans, streets, railroads and storage to facilitate transportation and holding facilities improve the business in spices industries. Spices powder making is another business avenue help to generate employment to rural societies. Spice powder making business assures a decent recovery. Even a home-based spice making initiative can churn profits and these is massive scope for expansion.
Question: What are your recommendations to improve the standards of journals publishing research articles on Horticulture?
Answer:
To improve the standards of journals encourage young researchers for publication of monographs and books of interest. Select original research papers the on Horticultural field and provide merit certificates, medals and prizes. Organizing lectures, symposia, seminars, excursions, exhibitions enable to develop National as well as International linkages and interactions.
Question: What are your recommendations to improve syllabus of Horticulture for more creativity, applications and opportunities?
Answer:
In order to bring more creativity, applications and opportunities there should be improvement in syllabus of Horticulture. More creativity comes by pin pointing present problems, think on at least 50 years ahead future problems to be faced by the horticultural industries. Introduction of advanced food processing technologies as fast food concept already existed in the socio-systems. Unemployment problems of youth, manpower scarcity, seasonal fluctuation and changing climate need changes in cropping system. Concept of fast food, preference of organic farming, applications of drones, application of defoliant, Nano technology in fertilizers and micro elements, advanced cryogenic system for long term food preservation certainly need improvement in the syllabus. Exposure to foreign universities or Research Institute by the faculties and resource personal can upgrade syllabus and student can learn new introduced techniques in the horticultural farming. Include advanced statistical methods and computer packages as a research component in the syllabus. Edited syllabus by adding subjects like Biodiversity conservation, Computer applications, Health benefits of horticultural fruits and medicinal plants, Environmental impact, Biochemical estimation, Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Plant Tissue culture , Cellular, physiological activities of plants and Problem analysis. Include the chapter on time management and career planning and use of Information Technology.
Question: What is Horticulture? What are the major branches in Horticulture?
Answer:
Horticulture is the science and art of growing, developing and commercializing edible fruits, vegetable, flowers, herbs, spices, plantations, medicinal and aromatics and ornamental plants. In the present scenario horticulture can be defined as the science and technique of production, processing and merchandising of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantations, medicinal and aromatic crops.
The major branches in horticulture include:
1. Arboriculture: Branch of the culture and propagation of trees.
2. Turf Management: Branch of the cultivation and maintenance of turf grass for sports, entertainments and amenity purpose.
3. Floriculture: Branch of cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for garden and floristry.
4. Land scape horticulture: Branch of designing outdoor spaces, landmarks and structures with the intention of achieving environmental, socio behavioral and aesthetic objectives.
5. Olericulture: Branch of vegetable gardening.
6. Pomology: Branch to study and cultivate the fruits plants.
7. Viticulture: Branch deals with the cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
8. Oenology: Branch deals with the study of wine, processing and wine making.
9. Post-Harvest Physiology: Study the physiology of living plant tissue after harvest in order to preserve plant quality and avoid spoilage.
10. Silviculture: Branch of manipulating forest vegetation to enhance forest growth and establish new forest stands.
11. Sericulture: Cultivation of Mulberry plants for silkworm production.
Question: What are your recommendations to frame guidelines on funding of research projects on Horticulture?
Answer:
There are different type of projects can generate funding of research project in horticulture.
Ad-hoc projects are short term hardly for one year where assembling a temporary team to address a special circumstances or emergency that has arisen can enable on organization to respond more quickly and more efficiently to a situation than if dealing with the situation merely assigned. Ad-hoc project generate fund for the implementation or adaptation of new technology or work flow such as water stress management in Muskmelon Or study the adaptability of newly introduced crop (Seed guar / Cluster bean) in Deccan region of Maharashtra. There is urgent need to identify the control measure for Pandemic Covid – 19 viruses in a short period where organization can do funding and get result quickly. An ad-hoc project is used to describe work that has been formed or used for a special and immediate purpose, without previous planning.
Short term project are goal oriented for6 months to 1 year. While creating a goal, study and check whether goal is realistic as further line of work of long term project depends on the success rate and motivate to complete other goals. Funding is bound to have a lot of short goals in multiple categories. Lesser patience levels are required, because of the satisfaction get on completing a goal. There are fewer chances of failure as they require fewer efforts. Typical example in horticultural crops is the formulation of project and funding for each goal on the standardization of protocol for media, explant, callus induction and regeneration in small cardamom and vanilla. Once the goal achieve application of protocol for large scale production tissue culture plantlets comes under process. Different agencies can float fund for the above mentioned goals.
Long term project goal start with 3 years timeline and can run up to 20 years. There will be a limited number and specific of long term goals. Financial and commercial production related goals are usually categories under long term project. There is no immediate satisfaction that is why a lot of patience is required. There are more chances of failure as the distractions and unexpected circumstance happened in the long period. Nobel examples is the large scale commercial production of tissue culture plantlets in small cardamom, Vanilla and Banana where tissues culture laboratory produced lakhs together plantlets to sustain flow of Tissue culture plantlets every year and covered large area. Under Mega project event, another example is the production of genetically superior planting material, seed nuts and seedlings of Coconut, Areca nut and Cocoa. It is a long term process where large numbers of seedlings and seed nuts are needed every year for planting and replacement of old senile plantation crops. There are funding agencies support more than 50 lakhs fund to establish accredited horticultural nurseries and certified tissue culture laboratories.
Question: How can universities produce revolutionary PhD and Post Doc thesis and dissertations on Horticulture? What are your recommendations to improve the academic standards?
Answer:
To improve the academic standards entrance examination should be organised by university with a good level for selection process of research scholars. Student should be selected on the basis of written examination and interview. But sometimes the students not performed well in entrance examination understand the line of work and supersedes the top rank students. However maintain minimum eligibility criteria for research guide. Research should be focused on present problem in concern subject and has practical utility. Need base synopsis and research proposal select carefully by subject expert panel. Ph. D. Thesis, Post doc thesis and dissertation should be reviewed by experienced supervisor and half yearly and yearly report examine by expert committee.
Question: What are your views on enhancing Cotton production in India, challenges in Cotton production and solution?
Views on enhancing cotton production in India
Control and regulation of biotic and abiotic factors certainly double the cotton production in India. Plant growth regulation is required by monitoring cotton crop, square size and fruit retention help to enhance cotton yield and fiber quality. Use of improved varieties, maintenance of plant moisture stress, soil health, fertility and soil type, nutrition management, high density plant system, integrated weed management and timely plant protection, harvest management with defoliant, scouting throughout season of weed, pest and disease, application of drip irrigation system increased the yield and enhance the cotton production.
Challenges in Cotton production and solutions
Limited resources including land, seeds, water and equipment are the biggest challenges in cotton production in India. There is competition from food crops that preventing cotton area from rising further. Cotton is cultivated on 5 % cultivable land but consumes 54% of total pesticides used in agriculture. There is decreasing and stagnant yield level with deteriorating quality and productivity of soil due to incessant use of pesticides and pests that are becoming increasingly resistant to chemicals dosage. Government minimum support price offered to cotton is far below that required to optimally cover the high input cost. Farmers are unable to manage water resources efficiency and depleting groundwater resources. More than 35% of the areas under cotton cultivation are rain-fed with poor irrigation facilities, exposing production to monsoon fluctuations. Absence of modern technology and non- availability of cotton pickers suited to Indian cotton growing conditions. Competition is from artificial fibres which have a lower cost of production and display of higher consistency. Major and most vulnerable factor is day to day micro climate which affect crop production drastically.
Question: How can students seek job and career opportunities in Horticulture?
Answer:
A horticulture graduate student start job career from Junior and Senior Research fellowship and complete post-graduation. Later join research project of national agencies and complete Ph. D in Horticulture. Join as Research Associate or professor in National or International Institute or University. Seeking job in state agricultural departments, banks, public and private sectors opens new avenues as job opportunities. Any graduate can work as a part of Non-Government Organizations to develop opportunities to the tribal communities for their sustainable development in agriculture, domestication, education and health related developments. Horticulture is a vast agricultural sector where sustainable job opportunities can be created.
Question: What job titles are available in Horticulture?
Answer:
Wide scope is available as Job titles in Horticulture and Plant Breeding and it varies from Certificate, graduation, post-graduation to doctoral level. The role of Horticulturist is complex. They involved in the management of Horticultural enterprises and requiring business and IT competence, alongside scientific understanding and the traditional skill of cultivation. In State and Central Agricultural Universities job are for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor Cadre. Scientists, Scientific Assistant, Subject Matter Specialist, Training Organizer and Curators at different levels are the jobs titles present in the scientific institute. Several private companies National as well as International institutions appoints as Horticulture Consultant, Plant Breeder & Genetic engineer, Plant care workers & Gardener, Aero-culturist, Aerial applicator, Consultant of Hydroponics, Floral & landscape designer, Consultant for Canning & Freezing, Wine makers, Production and Grower Manager, Green and glass house Manager, Inspectors of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, Manager of Food processing firms, Consultant of Tissue culture laboratories, and Manager of Seed firms are the job titles. Sales & marketing, Farming, Irrigation department, Teaching, Health farms, Export industries, Field work and research, warehousing, Food cooperation, Service sector, Food hygiene & Sustainable growth, Resource Management, Storage & Shipment of vegetable and Fruits are top sectors where a horticulturist can work.
Question: Which are Typical employers in Horticulture?
Answer:
Typical employers in horticulture are the State and Central Agricultural Universities where job are for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor Cadre. Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) in the setup of Indian Council of Agricultural Research recruits Scientists, Scientific Assistant, Subject Matter Specialist, Training Organizer and Curators at different levels.Every state has its own state Government departments for Horticulture officer and Farm Manager. More than 10 Nationalized banks, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Export Import (EXIM) bank, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & industries (FICCI), Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) National Horticultural Board (NHB), Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Commodities Board of Ministry of Commerce for export marketing, Indian Forest Services and Indian Foreign services of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), institute of horticulture technology, NAFED, Paryavaran Mitra and Central Food technological research institute (CFTRI) are the employers absorbed the horticulturist. Apart from the government set up typical employers in horticulture includes Horticultural enterprises, Public sectors like Tata, Reliance, Harrison, Grow more, Adani, Jain Tissue culture Laboratories, Cement and Steel plants and Seed firms are the major groups of employer.
Question: Which are the courses available in Horticulture?
Answer:
1. Short term Certificate courses:(3 months)
(Qualification: 10th standard)
Modern Nursery Managementpractices of Horticultural Crops
Post- harvest Management of Horticultural Crops
Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops
Organic Farming & Certification of Horticultural Crops
Course in floristry design
Course in cutting and propagation
Course in garden center management
2. Certificate /Diploma courses in Horticulture (1 year)(Qualification: 10th standard)
Certificate course in gardening
Certificate course in Plant propagation / Nursery crop culture
Certificate course in ornamental horticulture
Diploma course in Plantation and Plant Management
3. Diploma course in Horticulture (2 years)
(Qualification: 10th standard)
4. B. Sc in Horticulture Or Degree in Agriculture (4 years)(Qualification: 12th standard science)
5. M. Sc in Horticulture (2 years):
(Qualification: B. Scin Horticulture/ Agriculture)
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Pomology
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Floriculture
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Post-Harvest Technology
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Olericulture
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Viticulture
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Plantation Crops
M.Sc (Horticulture) in Landscape horticulture
6. Ph. D in Horticulture (3 years)
(Qualification:M. Scin Horticulture)
Ph.D in Crop Science and Horticulture
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Pomology
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Floriculture
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Post-Harvest Technology
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Olericulture
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Viticulture
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Plantation Crops
Ph.D (Horticulture) in Landscape horticulture
7. D. Sc in Horticulture
(Qualification: Ph.D in Horticulture)
8. Advanced diploma in Horticulture (1 year)
(Qualification: B.Sc/ M.Sc in Horticulture)
Horticulture and Nursery Technology
Horticultural Production Management
Horticulture Project Principles
Question: Please provide comprehensive list of journals in Horticulture?
Answer:
More than 120 National and International reputed journals are existing in Horticulture. While enlisting some International journals might have missed from my side. However this data base helps to all kind of workers involved in Horticultural and Plant Breeding sectors.
Journal in Horticulture
Journal in Horticulture
1.
Journal of the American Society for Horticultural science
62.
Horticultural, Environment and Biotechnology
2.
Canadian Journal of Plant Science
63.
South Western Journal of Horticulture
3.
Journal of Horticultural Science
64.
Photochemistry
4.
Advances in Horticultural Science
65.
Post-harvest Biology and Technology
5.
European Journal of Horticulture
66.
Euphytica
6.
Computer and Electronics in Agriculture
67.
Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener
7.
Agronomy and Crop Science
68.
ScientiaHorticulturae
8.
Tree Genetics and Genomes
69.
Journal of Berry research
9.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
70.
Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ culture
10.
American Journal of Enology and Viticulture
71.
Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research
11.
Vitis - Journal of Grapevine Research
72.
Journal of Stored Products Research
12.
Horticulturae
73.
Annals of Agricultural Sciences
13.
Plant Heath Progress
74.
BiologiaPlantarum
14.
Hortiscience
75.
Oeno one
15.
Journal of Wine Economics
76.
Journal of Wine Research
16.
PhytopathologiaMediterranea
77.
Economic Botany
17.
Folia Horticulturae
78.
Rhodora
18.
Gayana- Botanica
79.
Rodriguesia
19.
Erwerbs- Obstbau
80.
RevistaCienciaAgronomica
20.
South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture
81.
Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection
21.
New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science
82.
ActaScientiarumPolonorum, Hortorumcultutus
22.
HorticulturaBrasileira
83.
Biological and Horticulture
23.
Bradleya
84.
HortTechnology
24.
Korean Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology
85.
NotulaeBotanicaeHortAggrobotaniciCluj- Napoca
25.
Int.Journal of Fruit Science
86.
Journal of Horticultural Research
26.
Horticulture Science
87.
Nature
27.
Ciencia e TecnicaVitivinicola
88.
New Zealand Plant Protection
28.
Horticultural Reviews
89.
Ornamental Horticulture
29.
Journal of Environmental Horticulture
90.
Indian Journal of Agricultural Research
30.
Seed Science and Technology
91.
RevistaFitotecnia Mexicana
31.
Fruits
92.
Horticulture Journal
32.
Current Horticulture
93.
Indian Perfumer
33.
South Indian Horticulture
94.
Indian Journal of Horticulture
34.
Indian Journal of Arid Horticulture
95.
Journal of Landscaping & Architecture
35.
Journal of Post-Harvest Technology
96.
Journal of environmental Horticulture
36.
Progressive Horticulture
97.
ScientiaHorticulturae
37.
ActaHorticulturae
98.
Cryogenics- Journals
38.
Hort Technology
99.
Journal of Applied Horticulture
39.
Journal of Ornamental Horticulture
100.
Journal of Horticulture and Forestry
40.
Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources
101.
The Asian Journal of Horticulture
41.
Biological Agriculture and Horticulture
102.
RevistaChapingo, SerieHorticultura
42.
International Journal of Innovative Horticulture
103.
International Journal of Forester and Horticulture
43.
Vegetable Science
104.
Green Farming
44.
Indian Journal of Hill Farming
105.
Advances in Life Sciences
45.
HortiFlora Research Spectrum
106.
Journal of Stored Product
46.
Int. Journal of Applied Biology & Pharmaceutical Technology
107.
Journal of Japanese society for Horticultural science
47.
Vegetos
108.
Potato journal
48.
Journal of Food Engineering
109.
Bonsai Tree Journal
49.
Food and function
110.
Plant growth regulation
50.
Journal of Spices and Aromatic crops
111.
African Journal of Agricultural Research
51.
Journal of Plantation Crops
112.
Journal of root crops
52.
Indian journal of Areca nut, Spices and Medicinal plants
113.
Int. Journal of Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology
53.
Emirates journal of food and agriculture
114.
Ecology, environment and conservation
54.
Industrial Crops and Products
115.
Advances in horticultural sciences
55.
Journal of Food processing and Preservation
116.
Indian Journal of Cryogenics
56.
Journal of Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences
117.
Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology
57.
Journal of Medicinal Plant Research
118.
Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping
58.
The American Journal of Horticulture and Floriculture Research
119.
Journal of Fruit and Ornamental Plant Research
59.
Floriculture and Ornamental Biotechnology
120.
Pomology Research Journal
60.
Journal of Pomology and Horticultural Science
121.
Journals of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology
61.
Journal – American Pomological Society
122.
Flower Research Journal
Question: What are your recommendations to write a world class research article in Horticulture? What essential components and factors must be there?
Answer:
Writing a world class article in Horticulture should have coverage of basic background of the theme, study tools, selection of the study and methodology. Future prospect of the study, practical applicability, interrelationship of the information with other published and recommendation for adaptation should be covered in the research article. In short, world class article in Horticulture should include word class review of literature and references. Review should focused on current issues and explain result in a proper scientific pattern with brief result and discussion. While writing world class article one should have command on scientific language, simple presentation with review of literature. Article should include original, reliable data with suitable statistical method. Article addresses the concept, understanding and solutions on research problem. Articles have innovative ideas of fact presentation in scientific manner.
Horticulture involved in the intensive cultivation and commercial production in terms of scale and export. Horticulture falls between domestic gardening, field agriculture and industries though all forms of cultivation naturally have close link. Hence research articles including basic and advanced and applied lab to land is the today’s need. Articles related to promising technologies, on farm demonstration, patents, Copy rights which convince to the grass shoot producer, buyer as well sellers are the essential components and factors should be in the recommendations.
Question: What are your recommendations to establish a world class research institute for Horticulture?
Answer:
The establishment of a world class research institute for horticulture have the basic requirements of 100 – 150 hectare own land where the mother plants of orchard, flowers and botanical garden and forest trees can be grown. Establishment of mother plants will help to study the plants and develop new variants, hybrids and varieties. Establish good infrastructure and Resources, Industry and Technology set up and Food and Nutrition departments. Established world class advanced laboratories where good methodologies can be learned by the students. World class research should have regular and good mentors of funding. Ability to educate students and explain that it is a soft science has practical application in employment generation. The institute should have linkages with State, National and International government to release fund for its development.
Question: What are your recommendations to improve employment and scope in Horticulture?
Answer:
To improve employment and scope horticulture, a preliminary competitive test is to be conducted and screen the students in the first year graduation admission level itself. Students has good observation power will help to develop skills in horticulture subject as a student. The specialization at Post Graduation level improves the scope of employment in specialized subject and industries. After completing Ph.D. one can work as a Research Scientist, Firm Manager, Research associate, Post doctorate, Coordinator, Analysts and as a Professor in a University.
Question: Would you start a campaign to request government to offer free of cost internet to all people of your country as fundamental right, because it plays a significant role in education, awareness, implementation of government policies and economic development of country
Answer:
The offer of free of cost internet to all people of your country is not justified, because it is not restricted to the particular site. It may be treated as a political campaign. There are chances of misuse of sites are expected and may increase cyber-crime. There should have source to meet out maintenance cost of internet expenses. Government of India has already given internet access to various social places like Railway Stations, Air ports and other places. Universities and Research Institutions in our Country has already given open access for journals to the faculties and scholars.
Question: What are your recommendations to authors, who are writing Books on Horticulture for more creativity and understanding of the subject?
Answer:
While writing books on horticulture, plants, fruits, flower, garden, field, equipment, factories, demonstrations, promising technologies and success stories self explainary photos are to be included. Select simple language without any confusion. Explain literature in a simplify and systematicway. Colourful diagram with suitable labelling, tables and text figures should be clearly differentiated. Preface, Acknowledgments, References and Index should be given in proper method. Contents of the book must be evolutionary with new technologies and cover specific or targeted theme of the subject.
Question: What according to you are the Top 5 major challenges (research problems) which need to be resolved urgently by world’s scientists in the area of Horticulture?
Answer:
· Advanced technologies like vertical farming, organic farming, aero farming and hydroponics and quality processed products which meets slow food concept are to be included in the syllabus as there is shortage of land, labour.
· Need based research addressed to the changing climate is essential which suit to the changes in the society or the community.
· Major work should be done on rare, endangered, endemic and threatened horticultural species.
· To develop opportunity to the group to share the knowledge with medicinal, aromatics horticultural plants utilized in ancient Ayurveda for the economic benefits.
· Modification in present research methodology on researches and motivate young researcher by International organisation.
Question: What are your recommendations to improve standards of Conferences in Horticulture? How can they be brainstorming and more creative?
Answer:
Conference should be conducted to improve the knowledge, linkages and participants and share research findings at global level. Conference also has theme which can dissuaded on present scenario and future demand like introduction of new technologies or released of genetically engineered plants, and banned on pesticides. In depth discussion should be on the climate change with experts through video conferring. Conduct brain storming meeting on specific problems and find out solutions to improve the quality, processing and yield aspects in horticultural crops.
Question: Which major challenges do you see to establish India as world leader in Horticulture?
Answer:
There is cut throat competition in production, processing, marketing and export. Other countries like China dump their horticultural products in Indian surplus market as India has huge demand of processed product. India can explore Indian traditional knowledge with respect to Ayurveda, food system and use of horticultural crops. There is need to develop International platform as a world leader and motivate young researchers to explore this world because young researchers need motivation, guidance for research world
Question: Any other thing, you would like to share with World?
Answer:
There are still unexploited horticultural species which is used as medicine by tribes habitat in thick forest and remote areas like Pataleswar village of Chattisgarh district of India. Young researchers are wealth for the research world should allow studying ancient regional literatures, preserving endangered species and develop platform at International level. Wealth of medicinal plants exist in remote locality has resistant power to fight against Covid - 19 and Omicron and unidentified pathogens should be studied in-depth, patented as whole world is passing through the pandemic of viral diseases.
Dr. DILIPKUMAR .V. PATIL
Ph. D, CTFM, PGDBA
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(Govt. of India), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Panjari Farm, Wardha Road, Post Rui
NAGPUR - 441108, Maharashtra State, INDIA
Website: www.cicr.org.in
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Honorary D. Sc in Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops ( Agriculture)
2.
Dr. DILIP KUMAR .V. PATIL
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Autobiography / CV (Resume)
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Designation : Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
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Date of Birth : 21.06.1962
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Nationality : Indian
7.
Interested in :
The development of varieties especially in water stress management of Spices ( Small and Large cardamom, Turmeric, Black pepper)Plantation (Coconut, Areca nut, Cocoa), Horticultural (Musk Melon), Cereal (Rice) and fibre ( Cotton) crops.
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Academic record
Degree
Specialization
University
Year
B.Sc (Agriculture)
Agricultural science
Punjabrao Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India
1985
M.Sc (Agriculture)
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Punjabrao Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India
1988
Ph. D
(Agriculture)
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
2001
CTFM
Trade Fair Management
Trade Fair Authority of India, ITPO, PragatiMaidan, New Delhi, India
1989
PG DBA
Business Administration
Anna Malai University, Tamil Nadu, India
1993
9.
Employment record:
i.
Scientist, Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI), Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, Thadiyankudisai, Tamil Nadu, India
1989 - 1990
1997 - 2000
ii.
Scientist, Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI), Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
1991 - 1994
iii.
Scientist, Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI), Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, Myladumpara, IdukkiDist, Kerala, India
1995 - 1997
2001- 2004
iv.
Senior Scientist, ICAR - Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
2005- 2010
v.
Senior Scientist, ICAR – National Institute for Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Baramati, Maharashtra, India
2011- 2014
vi.
Principal Scientist, ICAR – Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
2015 - 2022 continued
10.
Research experience on Agricultural Crops
Total service : From 1989 To 2022 (continuing)
33 years
11.
Worked in Agro ecological zones of India
Zone
Crops
a.
Lower Pulney and Kodaikanal hills of Tamil Nadu, India
Small cardamom, Black pepper, Turmeric, Ginger, Vanilla, Rice
b.
North – West and DzonguHimalayan range of Sikkim, India
Large Cardamom, Burmese coriander, Ginger, Turmeric
c.
Hills of Munnar and Tekadi region of Idukki District, Kerala, India
Small cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mace, Paprika, Vanilla, Rosemary, Sage, Horse Radish, Oregano, Jatropha, Turmeric
d.
Coastal zone of Kasaragod District of Kerala, India
Coconut, Cocoa
e.
Hills of PutturTaluk and coastal region of Mangalore District of Karnataka, India
Coconut, Areca Nut, Cocoa
f.
Deccan plateau region of Maharashtra, India
Cluster bean, Cumin, Muskmelon, Sugarcane
g.
Assured rainfall area of Vidharbha and Central cotton growing area of Maharashtra, India
Cotton
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Spices / Plantation / Other crops handled
Common Name
Scientific Name
Service period
Publications
1.
Small cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum Meton
1989 – 2005
1997, 1998, 2000, 2006
2.
Large cardamom
Ammommum subulatum Roxburg
1990 – 1994
1994
3.
Black pepper
Pepper nigrum L.
2000 - 2010
2007
4.
Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia Andrews
1995 - 2005
2002
5.
Jatropa
Jatropa curcas L.
1995 – 2007
2007
6.
Turmeric
Curcuma longa L.
1995- 2005
1997, 2002
7.
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus L.
1995-2000
2002
8.
Sage
Salvia officinalis L.
1995-2005
2002
9.
Oregano
Origanum vulgare L.
1995-2005
2005
10.
Ginger
Zingiber officinalis L.
1989 - 2007
2007
11.
Nutmeg& Mace
Myristica fragrances Houtt.
2000- 2007
2007
12.
Cumin
Cuminum cyminus L.
2006 - 2015
2006
13.
Cinnamon &Tejpat
Cinnamomum virum
Cinnamomum tamala
2006 – 2010
2006
14.
Coconut
Cocos nucifera L.
2005- 2012
2007, 2009, 2010
15.
Cocoa
Theobroma cocoa L.
2005-2012
2011
16.
Areca nut
Areca catechue L.
2005 - 2012
2010, 2011
17.
Rice
Oryza sativa L.
1997- 2010
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
18.
Muskmelon
Cucumis melo L.
2011- 2015
2014
19.
Seed Guar
Cymopsis tetragonoloba L.
2011 – 2015
2012, 2014
20.
Sugarcane
Saccharum officinale L.
2011- 2015
2014
21.
Chillies & Paprika
Capsicum annum L.
2000 - 2005
2005
22.
Cotton
Gossypium species
2015 – 2022
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
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Varieties development in horticultural / fibre crop
Crop
Variety
Recommended
1.
Small Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Metan)
ICRI – 5
XVIII Workshop on AICRP on Spices, IISR, Calicut, 25 – 27 May 2006. [Spice India, August, 2006: 25 - 28] Dr. D.V. Patil
2.
Small Cardamom
(Elettaria cardamomum Metan)
ICRI - 6
XVIII Workshop on AICRP on Spices, IISR, Calicut, 25 – 27 May 2006. Spice India, August, 2006: 25 – 28.Dr. D.V. Patil
3.
Small Cardamom
(ElettariacardamomumMetan)
ICRI – 4 (TDK- 4)
XIV Workshop on AICRP on Spices, IIHR, N Bangalore, July, 1998. Recent advances in Plantation Crops Research, 2000.Dr. D.V. Patil
4.
Cotton
(G. arboreum)
CNA- 1028 (Ravi)
Variety released in AICRP on Cotton in 2019. (Annual Report, CICR, 2019).Dr. D.V. Patil
14.
Discoveries / Inventions
1.
Limca Book of Record, 2019
Preserved 12 yeas the longest and biggest coconut seen in the country. Even in its dried state today, the coconut is 27 cm horizontally, 67.5 cm long as against green coconuts that are 14 to 20cm horizontally and 25 to 45 cm long. In its dried state this coconut weights 1,450kg against normal green that weigh 300 to 500g.
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Honours / awards / professional recognitions / fellowships of academies / societies
a.
Limca Book of Record: Longest and biggest coconut preserved for 12 years.
(Longest preserved).
b.
Plant Breeder Award, International Society of Plant Archives, UP, India
c.
Member ofEditorial Board, Plant Archives - An International Journal of Plant Research, India
d.
International Life membership of International Cotton Research Association (ICRA), Washington DC, USA. Membership No. 979.
e.
Member of Editorial Board, Agricultural Science Research Journal, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 20036 (International)
f.
Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Islamic Republic of Iran (International, NAAS : 6.68)
g.
Life membership of Indian Society for Spices, Calicut, Kerala, India
h.
Life membership of Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
16.
Conveners / Speaker and delegate / Organizer / Consultancy meetings
1.
International Conference on Coconut Biodiversity for prosperity, 25 - 28, 2010, CPCRI, Kasaragod. Session – I. Global and natural scenario of Coconut Biodiversity. Conveners: Dr. R.V. Nair / Dr. D.V. Patil, CPCRI.
2.
Speaker and delegate of 7th Asian Cotton Research and Development Network (ACRDN) Meeting, Nagpur on 17 -17 September, 2017.
3.
As co-convener of expert consultancy meet on early arrowing problems of sugarcane varieties under Nira canal was organized on 9th - 10th January 2012 (Annual Report 2011-12, NIASM.
4.
As an Organizer, KisanKalyanKaryashala was organized at Aptur, UmredTaluk where more than 50 farmers were participated.
5.
Speaker and delegate of International Cotton Conference, Bremen, Germany. November, 2017.
17.
Fellowship : International
Fellowship to attend Summer school at FAO, Rome, Italy
Sapienza University of Rome awarded fellowship and credits to attend Summer School training on Grow – Agro - biodiversity in a changing climate in collaboration with FAO, Rome (Certificate of Sapienza University & Certificate, FAO, Rome).
18.
Chair / Member of National Task force:
1.
Assessment of Pink boll worm attack and illegal cultivation of HT Cotton in Maharashtra, India.
2.
Assessment of Pink boll worm, boll rot, physiological disorder and illegal cultivation of cotton HT in Gujarat, India
3.
Assessment of hailstorm affected area of Marathwada in Maharashtra, India
4.
Assessment of farming situation due to delayed monsoon in Bhor and Purandarof Pune district of Maharashtra, India
19.
Copy Rights:
1.
https://www.researchgate.net / publication / 293821525. Physiological and breeding approaches for abiotic stress in cotton.
2.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication / 293821429. Abiotic stress responses in sugarcane.
3.
https://www.icar.org.in. Water stress management in Muskmelon
4.
https://www.plantarchives.org / editorialboard.html.
20.
International exposure & country visited
a.
34th International Cotton Conference, Bremen, Germany, March, 2018
b.
Summer school on Agro-biodiversity in climate change, Rome, Italy, September, 2019
21.
Training in abroad& India
a.
Summer School and Training on Agro - Biodiversity in a changing climate, Sapienza University of Rome, Biodiversity International with Technical support from Food and Agriculture organization of United Nations (FAO), Rome, Italy, 18th – 26th September 2019.
b.
11th Foundation and refresher course on Agricultural Research Management, NAARM, Hyderabad, November, 15 – 26, 2015.
22.
Research project handled
Name of the project
Duration
1.
Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non - deregulated transgenic events. Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2018 - 2022
2.
Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches: Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2000 – 2020
3.
Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India: PI : D.V. Patil
2015 - 2022
4.
Development of heterotic pools in hirsutum cotton PI : D.V. Patil
2000 - 2022
5.
Project to conduct an experiment on Muskmelon in the farmer’s field PI : D.V. Patil
2012 - 2015
6.
Functional and genetic diversity of bacterial endophytes of drought tolerant sorghum crop Co-PI: D.V. Patil
2011 - 2013
7.
Enhancing adaptability of Cyamopsistetragonoloba L., Taub to drought stress through breeding approaches PI: D.V. Patil
2011 - 2015
8.
External project: Seed production in Coconut, Areca nut and Cocoa (Under ICAR mega project on seed production in Agricultural crop and fisheries) Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2005 - 2011
9.
Collection, conservation, cataloguing, and evaluation of coconut germplasm. Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2005 – 2011
10.
Genetical investigations and breeding for high yield in coconut palm Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2005- 2011
11.
Comparative yield trial of elite cocoa clones and Multi location trial of cocoa varieties. Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2005 - 2011
12.
Development of Inbred lines in Coconut (Cocosnucifera L) for hybrid seed production PI :D.V. Patil
2005 - 2011
13.
Crop improvement for qualitative and quantitative characters in cardamom Co-PI: D.V. Patil
1994 – 2005
14.
Physiological studies in cardamom and other spices PI : D.V. Patil
2002 – 2005
15.
Bo-efficacy of Nitro Benzene (Boom flower-N) on small cardamom PI: D.V. Patil
2003 – 2005
16.
Adaptive performance on other spices Co-PI: D.V.Patil
1996 – 2005
17.
Evaluation and Multiplication trials of F1 hybrids and reciprocal crosses in cardamom. PI : D.V. Patil
1996 - 2005
18.
Studies on genetic divergence in cardamom PI : D.V. Patil
1998- 2005
19.
Studies on double cross hybrids in cardamom Co-PI : D.V. Patil
2002-2005
20.
Genetical purification of Chillies and Paprika PI : D.V. Patil
1993 - 2005
21.
Collection, conservation, cataloguing, and evaluation of large cardamom.Co-PI : D.V. Patil
1990 – 1994
22.
Genetical investigations and breeding for high yield in Large cardamom PI : D.V. Patil
1990 – 1994
23.
Research Guidance:Two M. Sc in Biotechnology students.
24.
Publications: National Academy of Agricultural Sciences rated
NAAS
1.
Patil. D. V., Animol Baby and K. J. Madhusoodanan. 2007. Heterotic performance of direct and reciprocal crosses in small cardamom (ElettariacardamomumMaton). Plant Archives. Vol. 7 (1) : 133 - 136 ISSN - 0972 -5210.
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Patil, D.V. 2014. Genetic variability and sowing dates effect of cluster bean (Cyamopsistetragonoloba L. Taub) genotypes in semi-arid region of Maharashtra, India., Plant archives, 14 (1): 1- 6. ISSN 0972 – 5210.
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Patil. D. V., andK. J. Madhusoodanan. 2007. Phenotypic performance of Black pepper varieties in lower Pulney hills of Tamil Nadu. Plant Archives. Vol. 7 (2): 791 – 794. ISSN - 0972 -5210.
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Patil. D. V., andK. J. Madhusoodanan. 2007. Exploration of hybrid vigour in small cardamom (ElettariacardamomumMaton). Plant Archives. Vol. 7 (2) : 799 - 802 ISSN - 0972 -5210.
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Patil, D. V., K.P. Bhagat and S. Saha. 2014. Effect of water stress at critical growth stages in drip irrigated Muskmelon (Cucumismelo L.) of Semi- arid region of Western Maharashtra, India. Plant archives, 14 (1): 161 – 169.
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Kuruvilla, K. M., Madhusoodanan, K. J., Vadivel, V, Radhakrishnan, V.V., Patil, D.V.and J. Thomas. 2006. Hybrid cardamom ‘MHC - 26’ with high yield and quality capsule traits. Journal of Plantation Crops, 34(3): 208 – 211. ISSN-0304 – 5242.
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Patil, D. V., C.Kailasum, P. U. Kamble and S. N. Potty. 2000. Large cardamom yield assessment with principal component and multiple regression analysis approaches – A comparative study. International J. of Tropical Agriculture., 18 (4 ) : 349 - 354. ISSN- 0345 – 8755.
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Naresh Kumar, S., Rajeev, M.S., Vinayan, N. D., Nagvekar, D.D., Venkitaswamy, R., RaghavaRao D.V., Boraiah, B., Gawankar, M.S., Dhanpal, R., Patil, D. V. and K.V. KasturiBai. 2009. Trends in weather and yield changes in past in coconut growing areas in India., Journal of Agrometerology, 11 ( 1 ) : 15 – 18., ISSN-0972 – 1665.
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Patil, D. V.,Kuruvilla, K. M., and K. J. Madhusoodanan. 1995. Performance of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) varieties in lower Pulney hills of Tamil Nadu., J. of Spices and Aromatic Crops,. 4 ( 2 ) : 156 – 158., ISSN – 0971 – 3328.
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Patil, D. V. 2014. Genetic components of variance of guar and its response to sowing dates in semi-arid region of Maharashtra, India., Plant archives, 14 (1): 125 – 131.
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Patil, D. V., K. Thiyagarajan and P.U. Kamble. 2002. Interactive effect of silver nitrate, proline and abscissic acid and genotypes for green plantlets production from anthers of two line hybrid rice (Oryzasativa L.). Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences., 21B ( 2 ) : 93– 98 ISSN - 0970 – 4612
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Patil, D. V., Thiyagarajan, K. and P. U. Kamble. 2002. Effect of silver nitrate and passages on albino for green embryoidal induction in two line hybrid rice ( Oryzasativa L.). Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences. 21B ( 2 ) : 101– 108. ISSN - 0970 – 4612.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajan and P. U. Kamble. 2002. Study on the combining ability of Indica two line hybrid rice ( Oryzasativa L.). International J. of Tropical Agriculture. Vol.20 (1-4): 31- 36.ISSN-0254- 8755.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajan and P. U. Kamble. 2003. Heterosis of Thermo- Sensitive Genic Male Sterile (TGMS) lines and Non-TGMS Testers in two line hybrid rice (Oryzasativa L.). International J. of Tropical Agriculture., Vol. 21 ( 1-4 ) : 13 – 20. ISSN - 0254 – 8755.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajan andP. D. Patil. 2005. Residual heterosis and inbreeding depression in Themo-Sensitive Genic Male Sterile lines of two-line hybrid rice( Oryzasativa L.). Plant Archives. Vol. 5 (2) : 525-528. ISSN -0972 -5210.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajan andP. D. Patil . 2006. Scaling and joint scaling test for generation mean analysis in Themo-Sensitive Genic Male Sterile lines of two-line hybrid rice( Oryzasativa L.). Plant Archives Vol. 6 (1) : 115 – 119., ISSN – 0972-5210.
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Patil, D. V., K. Thiyagarajan and P. U. Kamble. 2003. Combining ability of parents for yield and yield contributing traits in two line hybrid rice (Oryzasativa L.) . Crop research. 25 ( 3 ) : 520 – 522., ISSN - 0970 - 4884.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajanand P. D. Patil. 2005. Critical temperature determination for pollen sterility behaviorin Themo-Sensitive Genic Male Sterile lines (TGMS) of two-line hybrid rice ( Oryzasativa L.). Plant Archives. Vol. 5 (1) : 119 – 124. , ISSN -0972 -5210.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajan andP. D. Patil. 2006. Evaluation of six parameters model of generation mean analysis in Themo-Sensitive Genic Male Sterile lines of two-line hybrid rice (Oryzasativa L.). Plant Archives., Vol. 6 (1) : 139-143., ISSN – 0972 -5210
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Patil, D. V., K. Thiyagarajanand P. U. Kamble. 2003. Heterosis exploration in two line hybrid rice (Oryzasativa L.). Crop research., 25 ( 3 ) : 514 – 519., ISSN - 0970 – 4884.
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Saravanan, M., Misra, R.C., Mahajan, S.S., Patil, D.V. and V. N. Waghmare.2021. Morphological and molecular characterization of desi cotton (Gossypium herbaceum L.) landraces collected from different states of India. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding; Vol. 12 ( 1): 142 – 150.
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Kamble, P.U., M. Ramaih, D. V.Patil and Surjeet Singh. 2004. Combining Tungro virus disease resistant traits in susceptible genotypesof rice (Oryzasativa L.).Crop Res., Vol. 27 (1) :121 – 126. ISSN – 0970-4884.
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Kamble, P.U., S. Krishnaveni, M. Ramaih, D. V. Patil andSurjeet Singh.2004. Association of Tungro virus disease and nucleic acid in susceptible and resistance genotypes of rice (Oryzasativa L.). Crop Res., Vol. 27 ( 1 ) : 116 – 120. ISSN - 0970 – 4884.
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Kamble, P.U., G. M. Borkar and D. V.Patil.1999. Studies on seed born pathogen of pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon and muskmelon. J. Soils and Crops., 9 ( 2 ) : 234 – 238.
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Kamble, P. U., M. Ramiah and D. V.Patil. 2000. Efficacy of fungicides in controlling leaf spot disease of tomato caused by Alternariaalternata (F. )Kessiler. J. Soils and Crops., 10 ( 1 ): 36-38.
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Kamble, P. U., M. Ramiah and D. V. Patil .2000. Studies on compatibility of Azospirillum, Pseudomonas fluoresces and Phosphobacteria for paddy seeds inoculation. . Soils and Crops., 10 (2): 217 – 220.
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Kamble . P.U, M. Ramaih and D. V.Patil. 2003. Inheritance and ELISA test confirmation of Tungro virus disease in rice ( Oryzasativa L.), Plant Archives., 3 ( 2 ) : 195 – 198., ISSN - 0972 – 5210
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Kamble, P. U., R. Krishnaveni, M. Ramaih, Patil, D.V. andS. Singh. 2004. Interaction of genomic RNA and DNA in relation to Tungro virus disease in resistance and susceptible genotypes of rice (Oryzasativa L.).,Plant Archives., Vol.4 ( 1 ) : 141 – 144., ISSN - 0972 – 5210.
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Kamble, P. U., M. Ramiah., S. Singh., Patil, D.V. and M. Bharathi. 2006. Survival rate of Tungro virus disease transmitter (Nephotettixvirescens) on resistant and susceptible genotypes of Rice. Plant Archives, Vol. 6 (1): 245 - 248., ISSN – 0972 – 5210.
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Kamble, P. U., M. Ramiah., P. Balsubramaniyan, S. Singh and D. V.Patil. 2006. Diagnostic techniques for the management of rice tungro virus disease in Paddy. Plant Archives, Vol. 6 (1 ): 225 - 228., ISSN – 0972 – 5210.
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Patil, D.V., K.Thiyagarajan and P.U. Kamble.2002.Protocol for callus induction and plantlet regeneration from anther explant of Thermo- Sensitive Genic Male Sterile line in Rice (Oryzasativa L).21B (2): 67-76.
2.41
32.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2002. Rosemary – A herb of mild flavour. Indian J. of Areca nut, Spices and Medicinal Plants., 4 (2 ) : 84 – 88; ISSN-0972 - 2483.
4.43
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Patil, D.V., S. ElainApshara, K.S. Ananda and R.V. Nair. 2011. Performance of elite cocoa clones under coconut canopy. In: Proceedings of seminar on strategies for enhancing productivity of Cocoa, 28 - 29 January, 2011,CPCRI, 25 – 28.
34.
Patil, D.V., K.P. Bhagat, J. Rane and P.S. Minhas. 2014. Water stress management in Muskmelon, ICAR NEWS, 20 (1). 1- 2.
35.
Niral, V, Augustine Jerad, B, Samsudeen, K., Patil, D.V., Ananda, K.S, Nair, R.V. and George V. Thomas.2010. International coconut gene bank for South Asia – conservation and characterization. In: International conference on coconut biodiversity for prosperity, 25-28, Oct, 2010,16.
36.
Patil, D.V.,Punit Mohan and V.N. Waghmare.2018. Breeding and genetic improvement of G. herbaceum desi cotton in India, International Cotton conference Bremen, Germany, March , 21 - 23, 2018.
37.
Patil, D.V.,Punit Mohan and K.R. Kranthi. 2016. Desi cotton Gossypium herbaceum and their utilization in crop improvement for cotton growing tract of Central India. In:National Conference on Innovations in Agri – Biosciences, Dr. Ambedkar College, Deekshaboomi, Nagpur on 26th& 27th Feb. 2016.,pp. A – 49.
38.
Patil, D.V.,Punit Mohan and V.N. Waghmare.2017. Evaluation of Gossypium herbaceum germplasm race Wightianum under different sowing dates in the central cotton zone of India, 7th ACRDN meeting on production of quality fibre and doubling cotton farmers income, September, 15 – 17, 2017, Nagpur, pp.59.
39.
Punit Mohan, B. G. Solanki, Vinita Gotmare, Saravanan. M and D.V.Patil. 2016. Evaluation of Genetic Resources of Gossypium herbaceum for economic traits. In:National Conference on Innovations in Agri – Biosciences, Dr.Ambedkar College, Deekshaboomi, Nagpur on 26th& 27th February 2016. pp. A – 21.
40.
Sunil Mahajan, D.V. Patil, Punit Mohan and V.N. Waghmare.2017. Evaluation of viability and germination potential of Gossypium herbaceum germplasm stored under MTS by paper tube technique, 7th ACRDN meeting on production of quality fibre and doubling cotton farmers income, September,15 - 17,2017, Nagpur,78.
41.
Nair, R. V., Niral, V., Jerard, B. A., Ananda, K. S., Samsudeen, K., ElainApsara, and D. V. Patil.2007. Seed production – Scenario and Achievements at CPCRI. Workshop on “Seed production, marketing, trading, a IPR and its implementation” SBI, Coimbatore.
42.
Kamble, P. U., S. Krishnaveni, M. Ramaih, and D. V. Patil.2004. Genomic RNA and DNA content in relation to Tungro virus disease of resistant and susceptible genotypes of rice (Oryzasativa L.). J. Ecol. Res. Biocon., Vol. 5 ( 1 ) : 1 – 5, ISSN - 0972 – 7841.
43.
Patil, D. V., Kuruvilla, K.M.,Madhusoodanan, K.J. and S.N. Potty.1997. Regression analysis in small cardamom ( ElettariacardamomumMaton). Tropical Cropology (I). International Symposium on Tropical Crop Research and Development, India.
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Madhusoodanan, K.J., Kuruvilla, K. M., Patil, D.V., and V. V. Radhakrishnan.2000. TDK – 4. A high yielding cardamomclone for lower Pulney hills of Tamil Nadu. Recent Advances in Plantation Crops Research.144-147.
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Patil, D. V., Kuruvilla, K. M ., and K.J. Madhusoodanan.1998. Correlation studies in small cardamom (ElettariacardamomumMaton ).Developments in Plantation Crops Research ,ISBN- 81- 7023 – 899 – 4, 16- 19
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Patil, D. V., Madhusoodanan, K. J. Kuruvilla, K. M. and V. Vadivel, Sreedharan,K., Vinodkumar, P.K. and B.M. Chulaki.2002. Heterosis exploration in clonal hybrids of Small cardamom (ElettariacardamomumMaton). PLACROSYM– XV. 37- 42.
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Kuruvilla, K. M., Priya P. Menon., V. Vadivel., V. V. Radhakrishnan., Patil, D.V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan. 2002. Correlation and regression analysis in Vanilla. PLACROSYM– XV, 416 – 418.
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Patil, D. V., Gupta, U.andK. J. Madhusoodanan.1994. Variability and Inter- relationship studies in Large cardamom (AmomoumsubulatumRoxburg). Proc. ofVth All India conference on Cytology and Genetics, Kurusktra University, Kurusetra, 107-109.
49.
Patil, D. V., andK. J. Madhusoodanan.1994. Performance of Large cardamom genotypes under North – West Sikkim. Proc. of Vth All India conference on Cytology and Genetics, Kurusktra University, Kurusetra, 110-113.
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Kamble, P. U., M. Bharathi., M. Ramiah and D. V.Patil.2003. Survival rate of Tungro virus disease transmitter (Nephotettixvirescens) on resistant and susceptible genotypes of Rice. In : National conference on recent trends in insect control., Jan, 22 – 24., Bharthiar University., Coimbatore., Tamil Nadu.31-34.
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Kamble, P. U., M. Ramiah., R. Rabindran and D. V. Patil.2001. Evaluation of rice genotypes for resistant to Rice Tungro virus. In: Two days National seminar on emerging pest and disease problem and their management, (11 -13, October, 2001), CPPS, Tamil Nadu Agril., Univ., Coimbatore.12-15.
52.
Patil, D.V., K.P. Bhagat, J. Rane and P.S. Minhas.2014. Promising Technologies: Water stress management in Muskmelon. ICAR NEWS, 20 (1) : 1- 2.
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Patil. D. V., K. Thiyagarajan andP. U. Kamble.2003. Study on the combining ability of Indica twoline hybrid rice ( Oryzasativa L.). J. Ecol. Res. Biocon. Vol. 4 (1 ) : 1 – 5., ISSN- 0972 - 7841.
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Kamble, P.U., M. Ramaih and D. V.Patil.2003. General and specific combining ability in resistant crosses for Tungro virus disease of rice (Oryzasativa L.) J. Ecol. Res. Biocon. Vol. 4 ( 2 ) : 1 – 6. ISSN - 0972 – 7841.
25.
Book chapter:
a.
Ajay V. Narwade, KiranBhagat, D.V. Patil, Anjali Kumari, Thakare Harish S., Chandrakant Singh and Ban Yogesh Singh. 2015.Chapter 17: Physiological and breeding approaches for abiotic stress in Cotton. Book ‘Challenges and prospective of plant abiotic stress’. 2015. Edited by R.K. Pasala, KiranBhagat and Yogeshwar Sing. Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi.
b.
KiranBhagat, Ajay V. Narwade, S. K. Bal, D.V. Patil and Archana Khadase.2015.Chapter - 1.Impact of elevated CO2 and Temperature on plants: A physiological view, Book editor Dr. Ajay V. Narwade, In: ISPP West Zonal Seminar on Enhancement of Crop Productivity through Physiological Interventions. Excel India Publishers, New Delhi. 2015, ISBN: 978-93-84869-59-5.
c.
Ajay V. Narwade, KiranBhagat, D.V. Patil , Yogeswar Singh, Anjali Kumari, Ban Yogesh G, Thakare Harish S., and Chandrakant Singh. 2015. Chapter 14: Abiotic stress responses in Sugarcane. Book ‘Challenges and prospective of plant abiotic stress’. 2015. Edited by R.K. Pasala, KiranBhagat and Yogeshwar Sing. Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi. [Page No. 92 - 93]
26.
Technical Bulletins / Training Manual:
i.
Training Manual on Areca nut and Cocoa production Technology.2010.
Chapter: 1. Ananda. K.S. and D.V. Patil. 2010. Genetic Improvement in Areca nut and Cocoa. pp. 11 – 33.
ii.
Training Manual on Areca nut and Cocoa production Technology.2010.
Chapter:2. D.V. Patil and K.S. Ananda and 2010. Hybridization Technique and data recording in Areca nut and Cocoa experiments. pp. 34 – 50.
iii.
Training Manual on Good Agricultural Practices - I, Edited by Dr. K.J. Madhusoodanan and Dr. D.V. Patil.2003.
iv.
Training Manual on Good Agricultural Practices - II, Edited by Dr. K.J. Madhusoodan, Dr. D. V. Patil, Dr. K.M. Kuruvilla and Dr. VV. Radhakrishnan 2004
v.
Protocol for callus induction and plantlet regeneration from anther explant of Thermo-Sensitive Genic Male Sterile line in Rice ( Oryzasativa L). D.V. Patil., et al., 2002. 21B (2): 67-76.
27.
Popular articles:
1.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2002. Rosemary – A herb of mild flavor. Indian J. of Areca nut, Spices and Medicinal Plants., 4 (2 ) :84 – 88; ISSN-0972 - 2483.
2.
Patil, D.V. and V.N. Waghmare. 2019. Jaivikvividhatecheprabandhakkaoun? [जैविक विविधतेचेप्रबंधककौन ?]., Smarnika, KapusMelava, 2019., pp.116.
3.
Mahajan, S.S.., S.M. Palve, S.B. Singh, T.R. Loknathan, Vinita Gotmare, D.V. Patil, M. Sarvanan, H.B. Santosh, V. Santhy, P.R. Vijayakumari, and V.N. Waghmare.2018. Maharashtratupalabdhakapashichenavin / sudharitvaan., Smarnika, KapusMelava, p.69.
4.
Patil, D. V. 2015. Doordarshan Kendra Participation and Telecasting : In Marathi: कृषीदर्शनमेमुलकात हेतूसहभाग, विषय - इकापूस. मेरागावमेरागौरवDate of telecasting : R/C 20/10/2015
5.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2006. Spices Industry – The present scenario in India. Food &Pack., Vol. 6 (2)., 04 – 12.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan. 2007. Nutmeg and Mace – The dual spice from a same tree. FoodPack.Com, Vol. 2 (3);06 - 09.
6.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2007. Turmeric – A living gold and ritual spice. FoodPack.Com Vol. 1 (11);06-10.
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Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2004. Jatropha and Vanilla: A sustainable source for Bio- diesel and natural vanillin. Food & Pack., Vol. 5 (1)., 26 – 27.
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Patil, D. V. 2002. Sage-A unique spice of natural antioxidant.Food & Pack., Vol.2(7), 8 -12.
9.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2006. Cuminol – An aromatic fragrance of seed spice cumin. FoodPack.Com.Vol.1 (6)., 10-12.
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Patil, D. V. 2002. Small cardamom - A sweet spice.Food &Pack., Vol. 2 (5); 08-11.
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Patil, D. V., K. J. Madhusoodanan and J. Thomas.2005. Oregano– A herbal spice for natural anti – oxidant. Food & Pack., Vol. 5 (6); 26 -28.
12.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2007. Ginger – An important spicy flavour of Chinese cuisine. FoodPack.Com. Vol. 2 (2); 06 - 10.
13.
Patil, D. V. 2007. Rejuvenation of knowledge on Vanilla cultivation - A source of natural vanillin. FoodPack.Com. Vol. 01(7); 16 - 19.
14.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2007. Guatemalan Vs. Indian cultivation of small cardamom. FoodPack.Com Vol. 1 (8); 06 - 11.
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Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2004. Biodiesel tree (Jatropha) – The remunerative support tree for Vanilla. FoodPack.Com.Vol.04.18 - 19.
16.
Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.2005. Vanilla – A valuable orchid for natural vanillin. Food & Pack.,Vol.5 (3);14 - 20.
17.
Patil, D. V. and P. M. Kumaran.2006. Kidu – Enchanting place of Dakshina Kannada for International Coconut Gene bank.Souvenir ‘Anugraha’, Subramnya; 64 – 66.
18.
Kuruvilla,K.M., Patil, D. V. and K. J. Madhusoodanan.1990. Crop improvement program in cardamom with special reference to lower Pulneytract.,Souvenir, Cardamom Field day, ICRI., pp.23 - 27.
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Patil, D. V. 2012. In Marathi : गवारगम (Seed Guar) शेतकऱ्यांसाठीवरदान ; Guar gum (Seed Guar) – A boon to farmers
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Patil.D.V. 2002. Sage: A natural spice with immense potential. Business Star. pp.25 - 27.
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Success stories:
1.
Success stories of reusable BT cotton seed production by tribal lady
2.
Success stories as innovative technologies in water management Muskmelon
29.
Innovative Methodologies
1.
Innovative methodology to grow Muskmelon as a new crop (Patil et al., 2014)
2.
Innovative methodology of paper tube nursery in cotton seedlings production
3.
Innovative methodology of using old Sarees to protect cotton crop from the damage of wild animals
4.
Innovative promising technology developed in Muskmelon
30.
Policy formulation, Planning and Program Coordination and building partnership
1.
Building partnership : International
Coconut Genetic Network (COGENT) 14th steering committee meeting was held at CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala, India from 28th November to 1st December 2005 where 13 member countries were participated. Build partnership from 2005 to 2011 withfour International Coconut Gene Bank (ICG) like ICG – SEA (South East Asia), ICG – SP (South Pacific), ICG-AIO (Africa and India Ocean) and ICG – LAC (Latin America and Caribbean countries) and exchange the coconut germplasm.
2.
Monitoring of Research in International Coconut Gene Bank for South Asiaat the Research Centre, Kidu, Karnataka, India.
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MoU / MTA
MoU between FAO, IPGRI and CPCRI, RC, Kidu for the establishment of designated coconut germplasm.
2. MoU between KAU and CPCRI, RC, Kidu for the utilization of inbred S2 population for the exploitation of hybrid vigour in coconut.
3. MTA between SBI and NIASM for transfer of Sugarcane germplasm
4. MTA between NBPGR and NIASM for transfer of Cluster bean germplasm
5. MTA between CRB, DSR and NIASM for transfer of Sorghum germplasm
6. MTA between HAU and NIASM for transfer of Cluster bean germplasm
7. MTA between NARI and NIASM for transfer of Cluster bean germplasm
32. Creation of start – ups and initiation of business:
Creation of start – up:
UnderMeraGaonMeraGaurav program the Scientists team organized training and awareness on integrated cotton pest management and cotton inter-cropping.The start-up was continued till today by supplying seeds of Bt cotton varieties released by CICR.
33. Accreditation:
Accreditation of CPCRI, RC, Kidu nursery for the quality seed production by National Horticultural Board under the scheme to rate the horticultural nurseries in the country.
34. International organizations assignment
1.
14th Steering Committee Meeting was organised by CPCRI and 15 member countries of the Coconut genetic resources network (COGENT) visited the to the International Coconut Gene Bank of South – Asia, RC, Kidu. Dr. Maria Luiz George, Co-coordinator, International Coconut Genetic Resources Network (COGENT), Malaysia visitedto International Coconut Gene Bank for South Asia.
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Special assignment and germplasm exploration from Nepal & Bhutan
Germplasm exploration from Nepal & Bhutan of large cardamom (AmmomumsubulatumRoxb.) was carried out.
Date: 10.01.2022 (Dilip.V. Patil)
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