Department of Plant Pathology

About Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology is the science of studying plant diseases, their causes and management. It ameliorates the disease-management approaches to attain food security and food safety for the world.

The Plant Pathology department is involved in teaching, practical, research projects, spawn and mushroom production and study tours. The department plays an important role in diagnosis and management of diseases and also involved in extension activities to create an awareness among farmers on diseases, chemical, biological and integrated management of diseases.

Faculty Members

Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar
 
Dr.Suresh Kunkalikar
Designation: Principal and Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries and Allied Sciences
Work Experience: 35 years
Academic credentials/Achievements:
  • Goa State Biodiversity Award in the individual category for significant contribution to biodiversity in the state of Goa. June, 2022.
  • Goa State Biodiversity Conservation Award. Aug, 2021.
  • Biotechnology award by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co Ltd for Discovery and publications on new viruses infecting cotton and vegetables. May, 2012.
  • Junior Fellowship – Indian Council of Agricultural Research for Post Graduate studies in Plant Pathology awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India (1987 to1989).
  • Merit Scholarship for Ph.D. program (2000 to 2001) awarded by University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.
  • National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant professorship by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India.
  • Research Publications-30, NCBI Gene submissions, Book chapters, Book, Radio talks, Technical bulletins, International talks.
Ms. Aarti Gauns
Ms.Aarti Gauns
Designation: Assistant Professor in Plant Pathology
Work Experience: 2 Years
Academic credentials/Achievements:
  • National Eligibilty Test (NET) by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi 2023.
  • NCBI Gene Submission, Article, Research publication.
  • Qualified GPSC examination for the post of Assistant Agriculture Officer, Directorate of Agriculture, Govt of Goa 2022.
  • Best Poster Presentation Award at 8th International IPS Conference 2022, Jaipur.

Non-Teaching Staff

Ms.Deepashree Naik

Courses in Plant Pathology

Sr.No.YearSemesterCourse No.CreditsCourse Title
1Ist YearIMIBO 1112(1+1)Introductory Microbiology
2Ist YearIIPATH 1213(2+1)Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
3IInd YearIIIPATH 2323(2+1)Principles of Integrated Disease Management
4IInd YearIVELE PATH 2433(2+1)Bio-fertilizers, Bio-control Agents and Bio-pesticides
5IIIrd YearVPATH 3543(2+1)Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management – I
6IIIrd YearVIPATH 3653(2+1)Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
7IVth YearVIIRAWE 47091(0+1)Plant Pathology
8IVth YearVIIIELM PATH 481710(0+10)Mushroom Cultivation Technologies
9IVth YearVIIIELM PATH 481810(0+10)Biofertilizer Production Technology

Courses Outcome

Students learn fundamentals of plant pathology and characteristics of plant pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, phytoplasma, nematodes etc. Further, they study about different crop diseases, symptoms, epidemiology, insect vectors. They also understand the skills in management of diseases by biological, cultural and chemical methods and also integrated management of diseases. They develop skills in preparation of Bordeaux mixture and other chemical formulations for their application in disease management.

In the ELM module, students will learn and develop entrepreneurial skills in project writing, parameters to evaluate financial viability of projects, mushroom cultivation, biofertilizer production and marketing.

Projects:
1.Production and sale of spawn and mushrooms.

Publications:
Technical bulletins
1.Spawn and mushroom production.
2.Leaf curl of chilli and management.
3.Banana bunchy top and management.
4.Groundnut bud necrosis in tomato and management.
5.Papaya ringspot virus disease and management.
6.Chilli veinal mottle virus disease in chilli.
7.Bud rot and management in coconut and arecanut.

Trainings:
1.Production of spawn and mushrooms.

Activities:
1.Awareness of crop diseases and management among farmers.

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