Monitoring of emerging new seed borne diseases of significance in ...

Experiment 1B : Monitoring of emerging new seed borne diseases of significance in major crops. 

Experiment 2 : A. Studies on seed health status of farmers own saved seed. 

Year of start : 2000 

Continue : 2012‐2013 

A. Crop : Wheat 

Centre : PAU, Ludhiana; HAU, Hisar; GBPUAT, Pantnagar; HPKV, Palampur; SKRAU, Durgapura, 

DSR, Mau 

B. Crop : Soybean 

Centre : SKRAU, Durgapura; JNKVV, Jabalpur; MAU, Parbhani; MPKV, Rahuri 

C. Crop : Rice 

Centre : OUAT, Bhubaneswar; AAU, Jorhat; SKUAST, Srinagar; ANGRAU, Hyderabad; TNAU, 

Coimbatore; RAU, Dholi; PAJANCOA RI, Puducherry, HPKVV, Palampur, NDUA&T 

Faizabad 

D. Crop : Groundnut 

Centre : AAU, Anand; ANGRAU, Hyderabad; RAU, Durgapura and JNKVV, Jabalpur 

E. Crop : Chickpea 

Centre : MPKV, Rahuri ; MAU, Parbhani 

Experiment 3 

Year of start 

Centre 

: Standardization of detection methods for seed borne pathogens of significance. 

: 2008 continued 

: AAU, Anand; NDUAT, Faizabad; GBPUAT, Pantnagar; OUAT, Bhubaneswar; ANGRAU, 

Hyderabad; PAU, Ludhiana; TNAU, Coimbatore; JNKVV, Jabalpur; MPKV, Rahuri; 

MAU, Parbhani; AAU, Jorhat; SKUAST, Srinagar; CCS HAU, Hisar; SKRAU, Rajasthan; 

IARI, New Delhi 

Experiment 4 : Standardization of seed coating technique with synthetic polymers and additives for 

seed quality enhancement. (Record data as per data sheet) 


Modified : 2010‐2011 

The experiment will be conducted in collaboration with Seed Physiology group. The treated seeds will 

be supplied by Seed Physiologists and seeds health standards must be recorded appropriately and will be 

communicated to PI Seed Pathology. 

Crop 

Centre 

Maize DSR, Mau; AAU, Jorhat; JNKVV, Jabalpur; PAU, Ludhaina 

Hybrid rice GBPUA&T, Pantnagar; NDUAT, Faizabad; ANGRAU, Hyderabad; OUA&T, 

Bhubaneswar 

Soybean GBPUA&T, Pantnagar; RAU, Durgapura; JNKVV, Jabalpur; HPKVV, Palampur 

Experiment 5 : Detection, transmission and management of Alternaria carthemii associated with 

safflower seeds. 

Centres : JNKVV, Jabalpur; MAU, Parbhani and MPKVV, Rahuri 

(Protocol and datasheet circulated by PI) 

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Experiment 6 : Shelf life of fungal bio‐ agents in treated seeds during storage 

Crop 

: Urdbean 

Year of start : 2010, continued 

Centres : TNAU, Coimbatore; CRRI Cuttack; JNKVV, Jabalpur; OUAT, Bhubaneswar; MPKV, 

Rahuri; MAU, Parbhani 


Experiment 7 : Standardization of biopriming for seed borne pathogens of significance. 

Year of start : 2010, title modified 2011 

Crop 

Centres 

Pearl millet : MAU, Parbhani; AAU, Anand; SKRAU, Durgapura 

Maize : TNAU, Coimbatore; OUAT, Bhubaneswar 

Experiment 8 

Year of start 


: Effect of carbondioxide (CO₂) treatment on the management of seed borne 

pathogens under ambient conditions. (In collaboration with seed entomologists) 

: 2010‐2011‐ continued 

Crop (Seed) 

Centre 

Wheat : SKRAU, Durgapura; MPKV, Rahuri 

Paddy : ANGRAU, Hyderabad 

Pulse (Green Gram/ Black gram/ Red gram) : TNAU, Coimbatore; OUAT, Bhubaneswar 


Experiment 9 

Centres 

: Correlation of various levels of seed infection by important seed‐borne fungi on 

seed germination in various crops like paddy, soybean, groundnut, castor, sesame, 

pearl millet etc (popularly grown crops and diseases of the region), data sheet will 

be supplied by PI Seed Pathology. 

: All centres except Jorhat 

Experiment 10 : Effect of PEMF (Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field) on seed health standards in 

different crops (collaboration with physiology group) 

Year of start : 2012‐2013 

Centres : TNAU, Coimbatore and IARI New Delhi 

Crop 

: Paddy and Sunflower 

Experiment 11 : Management of seed‐borne infection of Colletotrichum capsaci in chilli, 

Alternaria porri in Onion and A. solani in Tomato by way of biological seed 

treatment 

Centres : GBPUA&T, Pantnagar; SKUA&T, Shrinagar; HPKVV, Palampur 

Voluntary centre : 

Experiment : Identification and management of toxin producing seed borne pathogens in rice. 

Year of Start : 2010 continued 

Centre : CRRI Cuttack 

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Additional Programmes for Lead centre 

ANGRAU, Hyderabad 

Experiment 1. Detection, transmission and management of Alternaria carthemi associated with safflower 

seeds and to develop molecular tools for the study of variability in the fungus. 

Year of start : 2008 modified in 2012 

MPKV Rahuri 

Experiment 1. To test the efficacy of bio‐ control agents against different seed borne pathogens in sesame, 

cowpea, and wheat 

Year of start : 2010, modified in 2011, continued 

OUAT Bhubaneswar 

(Lead centre for seed borne bacterial pathogens) 

Experiment 1: Characterization and identification of bacterial strains of Xanthomonas oryzae through 

morphological,physiological and biochemical methods in rice. 

Year of start : 2009, continued 

AAU Anand 

(Lead centre for seed borne viral diseases) 

Experiment 1. Monitoring of seed borne viruses of peanut, pulses and soybean 

Experiment 2. Detection of seed borne viruses through biological and serological techniques. 

Experiment 3. Survey and monitoring for cumin blight: A seed borne disease. 


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D. Seed Entomology 

Chairman : Dr. P. K. Borad, HOD, Agrl. Ent. AAU, Anand 

Convener : Dr. Amit Bera, PI, CRIJAF, Barrackpore 

Recommendations: 

1. Emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 40.0 mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.), Spinosad 45 SC @ 4.4 mg/kg seed (2 ppm 

a.i.), followed by Flubendiamide 480 SC @ 4.2 mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.), Indoxacarb 14.5 SC @ 13.8 

mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.) and Thiodicarb 75WP @ 2.7 mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.) as seed protectant 

provide effective management of storage insects infesting cereals (wheat, pearl millet, paddy, maize 

and sorghum) seeds under different agro‐climatic conditions except coastal regions without impairing 

seed germination for period of 6‐9 months. 

2. Emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 40.0 mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.), Spinosad 45 SC @ 4.4 mg/kg seed (2 ppm 

a.i.), followed by Indoxacarb 14.5 SC @ 13.8 mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.), Thiodicarb 75WP @ 2.7 mg/ kg 

seed (2 ppm a.i.) and Flubendiamide 480 SC @ 4.2 mg/kg seed (2 ppm a.i.) as seed protectant provide 

effective management of storage insects infesting pulses (pigeon pea, cowpea, green gram, black 

gram, field pea and chickpea) seeds under different agro‐climatic conditions except coastal regions 

without impairing seed germination for period of 9‐12 months. 

3. Seed treatment with diatomaceous earth @ 5g /kg in combination with desiccant (MgSO 4) @5g/kg 

seed can provide effective control against insect pests of wheat, paddy, sorghum, pearl millet without 

affecting seed viability up to one season except in coastal regions. 

New Experiment 1 : Studies on the effect of insecticidal seed treatment on seed viability during storage 

under ambient condition. 

Objectives: 

To evaluate newer molecules against major storage insect‐pests damaging seeds. 

Study of the storability of treated seeds. 


Crop 

Wheat 

Maize 

Pearlmillet 

Paddy 

Pigeonpea 

Cowpea 

Mungbean 

Chickpea 

Black gram 

Field pea 

Centre 

RAU, Durgapura; NDUAT, Faizabad; DSR, Mau 

TNAU, Coimbatore; UAS, Bangalore 

JAU, Jamnagar; MPKV, Rahuri 

OUAT, Bhubaneswar; AAU, Jorhat; NDUAT, Faizabad; ANGRAU, Hyderabad 

NDUAT, Faizabad; UAS, Raichur 

UAS, Bangalore 

RAU, Durgapura; OUA&T, Bhubaneswar; MPKV, Rahuri 

ANGRAU, Hyderabad; JAU, Jamnagar; UAS, Raichur 

TNAU, Coimbatore 

CSAUAT, Kanpur 

Treatment: 

A. Chemical 

1. Emamectin benzoate (Proclaim 5 SG) @ 2 ppm (40.0 mg/kg seed) 

2. Spinosad (Tracer 45 SC) @ 2 ppm (4.4 mg/kg seed) 

3. Indoxacarb (Avaunt 14.5 SC) @ 2 ppm (13.8 mg/kg seed) 

4. Rynaxypyr (Coragen 20 SC) @2ppm (0.01ml/kg seed) 


5. Chlorfenapyr (Intrepid 10 EC)@2ppm (0.02ml/kg seed) 

6. Novaluron (Rimon 10 EC) @2ppm (0.02ml/kg seed) 

7. Novaluron (Rimon 10 EC) @ 5ppm (0.05ml/kg seed 

8. Deltamethrin 2. 8 EC @ 1.0 ppm (0.04 ml/kg seed) 

9. Untreated control 

B. Packaging Material: Gunny bag‐lets of 2 kg capacity 

Replications : 3 Design : CRD 

Method: 

One kg of freshly harvested certified seed with very high percentage of germination and low moisture 

content (

Replication : 3 Design : Factorial CRD 

Method: 


content (

Date of Start : 2010 

Crop 

Sunflower 

Pigeonpea 

Mustard 

Sesamum 

Centre 

MPKV, Rahuri 


ANGRAU, Hyderabad; NDUAT, Faizabad 

TNAU, Coimbatore ; OUAT, Bhubaneswar 

Treatments: 

Entomophilous crop will be grown in 1000 sq. m or more area following recommended cultural practice. 

T1 

Five random plots of 3m x 2m will be covered with insect–proof net cages measuring (length =5m, 

width=2m) at bud stage to exclude insect's visit to flower in order to get self pollinated (SP) seeds. 

T2 

Similarly, there will be five random plots of same size to serve as open pollinated (OP) seed. 

T3 

And there will be five random plots of same size with partially caged with insect proof nets with 8‐ 

frame honey bee colony to serve as bee pollinated (BP) seed. 

The following observations are to be recorded: 

Observations: 

a) Bee visits on 10 plants in FN (9‐10 AM) and AN (3‐4 PM) 

b) Percent seed set and yield under each conditions. 

c) Assessment of seed quality 

i. Seed germination 

ii. Seed vigour 

iii. Oil content in case of oil seeds 

iv. Deterioration evaluation through accelerated aging. 

d) Record of weather condition particularly air temperature, humidity and sunshine prevailing during 

flowering period of the crop. 

However, GOT test should also be performed and reported with other observation. 

Experiment 5a. Effect of carbon dioxide (CO 2) treatment on the control of storage insect pests and the 

seed quality attributes under ambient conditions. 


Objectives: 

To assess the effect of carbon dioxide (CO 2) treatment on the mortality/survival of storage insect pest 

under ambient conditions. 

To monitor effect of carbon dioxide (CO 2) treatment on seed quality attributes particularly seed 

viability and vigour after 3, 6 and 9 months of storage under carbon dioxide (CO 2) atmosphere. 

Crop seed 

Wheat 

Paddy 

Greengram 

Pigeon pea 

Groundnut 

Chickpea 

Centre 

RAU, Durgapura (Trogoderma); NDUAT, Faizabad (Sitophilus) 

ANGRAU Hyderabad (Sitotroga), 

TNAU, Coimbarore (Callosobruchus); OUAT, Bhubaneswar 

NDUAT, Faizabad (Callosobruchus); ANGRAU, Hyderabad 

UAS, Bangalore (Carryedon), TNAU, Coimbatore 

MPKV, Rahuri, NDUAT, Faizabad 


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Treatment: 

A. Treatment: 

T 1 Normal air treatment (untreated control) 

T 

2 

Carbon dioxide (CO 

2) @ 30% of the volume 

T 

3 

Carbon dioxide (CO 

2) @ 40% of the volume 

T 4 Carbon dioxide (CO 2) @ 50% of the volume 

B. Exposure period (P) in months: 

P 1 03 

P 2 06 

P 

3 

09 

P4 

12 

Replication : 3 Design : FCRD 

Materials 

1. 48 air tight plastic containers with provision for air/gas inlet/outlets; 

2. Carbon dioxide (CO 2) gas cylinder with metering device; 

3. CO 2 / O 2 measuring device. 

Methods: 

Seed of a popular crop variety with high germination and free from insect infestation (fumigate prior 

to use to ensure complete kill of field infestation, if any) should be used in the experiment. Fabricate 

or purchase airtight plastic containers of 1 kg capacity with rubber septa on its lid to insert syringe to 

remove air and add (CO 2) in proportion to give‐desired level of concentration in the containers by 

flushing method with an inlet and an outlet which will be sealed after release of CO 2. 

 

Fill 500 g of seed in each container and put 10 pairs of test insects. (Release test insects 10 days prior to 

treatment to create uniform level of infestation in all containers). To create a particular concentration 

(%v/v) for each treatment, calculated volume of CO is injected by opening the inlet for specified time. 

2 

Turn the containers twice upside down to mix intra‐granular gases with CO thoroughly. After 

2 

completion of treatment check the concentration of CO 2 with the metering device. Also check the 

concentration periodically to confirm leakage, if any and to plug it. Normally a properly airtight 

container retains desired concentration of the gas. The temperature and RH will be recorded on 

weekly basis. 

Observations to be recorded at the end of each storage period 

Percent damaged seed (insect infestation). 

Germination of undamaged seed 

Seed moisture content 

Number of live/dead insects in the representative sample 

Experiment 5b. Designing of large capacity storage bin for CO 2 treatment for management of insect 

pests of stored seeds 

Objective: 

To design large container to treat CO 2 for management of pests of stored seeds 


Crop seed 

Centre 

Pulse (Green gram or black gram or red gram) 


Paddy 



The methodology and design of storage bin will be standardized for treating stored paddy / pulse 

seeds. Required quantity of seeds will be taken and artificially infested with 100 pairs of lesser grain borer 

(in paddy) and pulse beetle (in pulses) 10 days prior to experimentation and then treated with 0 and 50% 

CO 2 (in two separate containers) and the percent seed damage due to insect, insect population (live and 

dead adults in 100g sample), seed germination and moisture will be recorded at 3, 6 and 9 months after 

treatment. The level of CO 

2 

in the containers will be assessed periodically. The temperature and RH of 

storage room will be recorded on weekly basis. 

TNAU, Coimbatore and UAS, Bangalore centre shall design the container for storing 100 kg of seed in 

collaboration with design engineer. After the designing of the container, the concerned centres will 

explore for the efficacy of CO 2. RAU, Durgapura centre shall evaluate after obtaining the containers from 

either of the above mentioned two centres by paying necessary payment towards the cost of container 

Experiment 6: Efficacy of new insecticides as fabric treatment for management of cross infestation of 

insect pests of stored seeds 


Objectives: 

To evaluate newer molecules as fabric treatment against cross infestation of major storage insectpests 

damaging seeds. 

Study of the storability of seeds in treated bags. 

Crop 

Wheat 

Maize 

Sorghum 

Paddy 

Pigeonpea 

Chickpea 

Mungbean 

Groundnut 

Centre 

CSAUAT, Kanpur; DSR Mau; RAU, Durgapura; JAU, Jamnagar; PDKV, Akola 

AAU, Jorhat; UAS, Bangalore 


OUAT, Bhubaneswar; NDUAT, Faizabad; PAJANCOA&RI, Karaikal 

ANGRAU Hyderabad 

MPKV, Rahuri; JAU, Jamnagar, 

RAU, Durgapura; OUAT, Bhubaneswar 

JAU, Jamnagar; UAS, Bangalore 

Treatment: 

1. Flubendiamide 100 ppm ai (Fame 480 SC – 0.2ml /litre) 

2. Emamectin benzoate 100 ppm ai (Proclaim 5SG – 2g /litre) 

3. Spinosad 100 ppm ai (Tracer 45 SC ‐ 0.2ml /litre) 

4. Deltamethrin 100 ppm ai (Decis 2. 8 EC ‐ 3.5ml /litre) 

5. Untreated control 

Packing material : 

1. Gunny baglet of 2 kg capacity 

2. Porous HDPE bags of 2 kg capacity 

3. Cloth bags of 2 kg capacity 

Replications : 3 

Design : FCRD 

Methodology: 

One kg of freshly harvested certified seed with high percentage of germination and low moisture 

content (below 10 %) will be taken and fumigated or kept in minus 20⁰C for 24h prior to use to ensure 

complete kill of field infestation, if any. Prepare insecticidal solution of given concentration and spray on 


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the packaging material with 7.5ml spray fluid for a bag of 30 x 40 cm dimension. After shade drying the 

bags, seeds will be filled and kept in laboratory under ambient condition. Temperature and RH will be 

recorded on weekly basis. 

Observations: 

Every three months for a total period of 12 months or loss of germination below/MSCS which ever is early 

a. Seed germination 

b. Seed moisture 

c. Natural insect infestation in percentage 

d. Presence / Absence of insects (live and dead) 

Experiment‐7: Effect of interval of insecticidal application on storability of seed under ambient 

condition. 

Year of start: 2011‐12 

Objectives: 

To evaluate the integration effect of seed treatment as well as fabric treatments against 

infestation of major storage insect‐pests damaging seeds. 

To standardize the interval of treatment application for effective storage. 

Crop 

Wheat 

Maize 

Paddy 

Pigeonpea 

Mungbean 

Centre 

DSR Mau; RAU, Durgapura; JAU, Jamnagar; NDUAT, Faizabad 

UAS, Bangalore; ANGRAU, Hyderabad 

TNAU, Coimbatore; OUAT, Bhubaneswar; AAU, Jorhat PAJANCOA&RI, Karaikal 

ANGRAU, Hyderabad; UAS, Bangalore; NDUAT, Faizabad 

MPKV, Rahuri; JAU, Jamnagar; TNAU, Coimbatore; 

Treatment: 

T 1 = Seed treatment with Emamectin benzoate (Proclaim 5 SG) @ 2 ppm (40.0 mg/kg seed) 

T 2 = T 1+Fabric treatment with Emamectin benzoate 100 ppm ai (Proclaim 5 SG – 2g /litre) after 

two months of seed treatment 

T 3 = T 1+ Fabric treatment with Emamectin benzoate 100 ppm ai (Proclaim 5 SG – 2g /litre) after 

four months of seed treatment 


six months of seed treatment 


eight months of seed treatment 

T 6 = T 1+T 2+T3 

T 7 = T 1+T 2+T4 

T 8 = T 1+T 2+T5 

T 9 = T 1+T 3+T4 

T 10 = T 1+T 4+T5 

T 11 = T 1+T 2+T 3+T4 

T 

12 

= T 

1+T 2+T 3+T5 

T 13 = T 1+ T 3+T 4+T5 

T 

14 

= T 

1+T 2+T 4+T5 


T 

15 

= T 

1+T 2+T 3+T 4+T5 

T 16 = Untreated control 

Packing material: Porous HDPE bags of 2 kg capacity 

Replications: 2 Design: CRD 

Methodology: 


content (

2. Treated bag, non treated lamination, non treated liner 

3. Treated bag, treated lamination, treated liner 

4. Untreated bag (same fabric i.e. PP Bag) 

5. Gunny bag (control) 

Replication: 3 Design: FCRD 

Method: Required quantity of freshly harvested certified seed (Wheat, Paddy‐ 10 kg ; Maize, Chickpea, 

Red gram, green gram‐ 5kg) with very high percentage of germination and low moisture content (

List of Participants 

S.No Name Designation Address Telephone No. & Email. address 

1. Dr. P. K. Borad Professor & Head, Department of Entomology, 

AAU, Anand. 

0919426508347 

pkb5458@yahoo.com 

2. Dr. A. Bera PI, Seed Ento. CRIJAF, Barrackpore 09732709874 

amitbera.iari@gmail.com 

3. Dr. A. N. Singh Senior Scientist DSR, Mau 09450725652 

arvindnathsingh@gmail.com 

4. Dr. R.K. Pandey ASRO (Ent.) Seed Tech Unit 

NDUAT, Faizabad, 224229 

05270‐262533, 08795885292 

pandeyrohit50@yahoo.com 

5. Dr. Y.H. Ghelani ASRO (Ent) STR Unit, Pearl Millet Res. 

Station, JAU Jamnagar‐ 361006, 

Gujarat 

0288‐2711793, 098981 41556 

yhghelani@rediffmail.com 

6. Dr. G.T. 

Thirumalaraju 

Professor (Agrl. 

Ento.) 

7. Dr. P.K. Behera Associate 

Professor, Seed 

Entomology 

AICRP on Seed Technology, 

NSP, GKVK, UAS Bangalore‐ 

560065 Karnataka 

STR NSP (Crops) Dept. of SST, 

OUAT, 

Bhubaneswar‐751003, 

09845607212 

gtr1958@indiatimes.com 

861231665 

pradeepbehera2010@yahoo.com 

8 Dr. S.S. Bareth ASRO, STR ARS Durgapura Jaipur 09784628551 

sns_str2001@yahoo.com 

9. Dr.Mathura Mohan 

Goswami 

Senior Scientist STR, AAU, Jorhat, 785013, 

Assam 

094351 83919 

mathura.goswami@rediffmail.com 

10. Dr. M. Muthuswami Assoc. Prof. 

Agril. Ento. 

Seed Centre TNAU, Coimbatore 09442616133 

mms3@tnau.ac.in 

11. Dr. U. K. Kadam ASRO, STR MPKV, Rahuri 09273531557 

kadamuk2010@ rediffmail.com 

12. Mr. S. B. Bellad Asst. Professor UAS, Raichur 09448305359 

belladstech@gmail.com 

13. Mr. Prashant S.M. Asst. Seed 

Production 

UAS, Raichur 09535099680 

prashusm@gmail.com 

Specialist 

14. Dr. V. Bharathi Seed Pathologist ANGRAU, Hyderabad bharathiv@yahoo.com 

09440980049 


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E. Seed Processing 

Chairman : Dr. D. C. Joshi, Dean, Agrl. Product Processing & Bio‐energy 

Convener : Dr. R.T. Kausal, PDKV, Akola 

Recommendation : Nil 

Experiment 1 : Optimum sieve size and type of screen for grading seeds of different crop varieties 

and hybrids including their parents. 

Objective : To standardize the sieve size and type of screen for grading seeds of different crop varieties 

and hybrids including their parents. 

NSP centre 

PDKV, Akola 


UAS, Dharwad 


HPKV, Palampur 

CSAUT, Kanpur 

MPKV, Rahuri 

SDAU, SKNagar 

UAS, Raichur 

CCSHAU, Hissar 

AAU, Anand 

Crop 

Chickpea, Pigeon pea, Paddy 

Sunflower, Redgram, Paddy 

Soybean, Pigeon pea, Sorghum (Rabi) 

Paddy, Blackgram 

Wheat, Mustard, Peas 

Wheat 

Sorghum (Rabi), Chickpea, Pearl millet 

Wheat, Greengram, Mustard 

Pigeonpea, Soybean 

Wheat, Greengram 

Wheat, Paddy, Greengram 

Treatments: 

1. Crop : As above 

2. Sieve sizes : 1. Top sieve: (as per MSCS) 

2. Grading sieve: 

i) Recommended sieve (as per MSCS) 

ii) Two sieves above the recommended sieve 

iii) Two sieves below the recommended sieve 

Procedure: 

Unprocessed seed of the each crop variety will be procured from reliable source. Recommended size of 

top and bottom sieve will be used along with one or two sieve of above size and one or two sieve of below 

the size of recommended grading sieve. Seed material retained over each grading will be tested for 

observation on seed quality. Use a two‐screen air cleaner‐cum‐grader. Consider the material riding over 

the grading screen as product and that sinking through as reject. Brief description of the machine or 

experimental set‐up has to be reported. 

Observations 

1. Recovery and rejection (%) 

2. Seed size : Length, breadth and thickness (mm) 

3. Germination (%) 

4. Vigor index 

5. Physical purity (%) 


6. 1000/100‐seed weight (g) 

7. Moisture content (%) 

8. Mechanical damage (%) 

Experiment 2 : Management of mechanical damage at harvesting and threshing 

Objective : To study the management of mechanical damage due to different harvesting and threshing 

methods. 

NSP Centre 


PDKV, Akola 

CSK HPKV, Palampur 

AAU, Anand 

UAS, Raichur 

Crop 

Paddy 

Chickpea, Soybean, Paddy 

Soybean 

Paddy 

Soybean 

Harvesting Methods: 

1. Traditional method 

2. Mechanical methods 

Procedure: 

The crop will be harvested by different methods i.e traditional and by mechanical. The crop will be 

threshed by multi‐crop thresher at 700 rpm in case of manually harvested / threshed seed and the use of 

combine harvester at 500 rpm and 700 rpm will be tested for seed quality parameters including 

mechanical damage. The field losses will be recorded in both the harvesting methods. 

Observations: 

1. Mechanical injury (%) 


3. No. of abnormal seedling 

4. Vigour index 

5. No. of ODV Seeds 

6. 100‐seed weight (gm) 

7. Field loss per unit area before and after harvesting 

8. Physical purity (%). 

Experiment 3: Studies on effectiveness of specific gravity separator for removal of ODV seeds. 

NSP Center 


PDKV, Akola 

UAS, Bengaluru 


CSK HPKV, Palampur 

PAJANCOA & RI, Karaikal 

Crop 

Paddy 

Paddy 

Pigeonpea 

Wheat 

Wheat 

Paddy 

Procedure: 

The crop seed will be processed on a modern seed processing plant using seed precleaner, seed 

grader, specific gravity separator arranged in series. The ODV seeds in raw paddy seed in each lot will be 

recorded. During processing, the sample will be collected from the outlet points of seed precleaner, seed 


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grader and specific gravity separator. The sample thus collected will be tested for presence of ODV seed, 

germination %, Physical purity %, vigour index, 1000 seed weight and moisture content. 

Observations: 

1. Number of ODV seeds in raw seed. 

2. Number of ODV seeds after size grading. 

3. Number of ODV seeds after specific gravity grading. 

4. Germination % of raw seed and final product. 

5. Seedling length of raw seed and final seed product. 

6. Vigour index of raw seed and final seed product. 

7. 1000 seed weight 

Experiment 4: Evaluation of seed processing units 

NSP Centre 

PDKV, Akola 

UAS, Bengaluru 


CSAUAT, Kanpur 

SDAU, SKNagar 

MPKV, Rahuri 

CSKHPKV, Palampur 

UAS Raichur 

Area to be covered 

Maharashtra (SAUs + Private) 

Karnataka (SAUs + Private) 

Haryana (SAUs + Private) 

Uttar Pradesh (SAUs + Private) 

Gujarat (SAUs + Private) 

Maharashtra (SAUs + Private) 

Himachal Pradesh (SAUs + Private) 

Karnataka (SAUs + Private) 

Procedure: 

The performance of seed processing plant established in SAUs established under the different 

projects will be evaluated along with few private plants adjoining the area as regard to present status of 

the machine, performance of the machine, seed quality of the produce, storage conditions and staffing 

pattern etc. (Proforma will be supplied by the PI). 

Observations: 

1. Type of plant (Make, year of purchase and other details) 

2. Machines/Equipments 

3. Efficiency of machine 

4. Crop processed 

5. Processing sequence 

6. Staffing pattern 

7. Floor area 

8. Storage facilities 

9. Seed protection measures taken during storage 

10. Constraints faced / Difficulties / Problems faced by seed industry. 

Experiment 5 : Performance of needle separator for separating insect damage seed in Cotton seed. 

Objective : To study the effectiveness of needle separator for removing insect damaged seed in cotton 

seed. 

Center : PDKV, Akola; TNAU; Coimbatore; SDAU SK; Nagar 


Treatments : Crop : Cotton seed 

Unit operation : Raw seed 

↓ 

Size grader 

↓ 

Specific gravity separator 

↓ 

Needle separator 

Procedure: 

The seed lots of cotton will be processed on a normal seed processing plant using needle separator. 

The samples will be drawn before processing, after size grading, after gravity grading, and after using 

needle separator. The samples thus collected will be tested for following seed quality characters. 

Observations: 

1. Mechanical damage (%) 

2. Insect damage (%) 


4. Vigour index 

5. 100‐seed weight (gm) 

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6. Electrical conductivity (dSm ) 

List of participants 

S. Name of Scientist Designation & Address Mobile No. 

No. 

1 Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad Project Director, DSR, Mau 9415108377 

2 Dr. Dinesh Badiyala Prof. & Head, CSK HPKV, Palampur 9816185743 

3 Dr.(Mrs.) R Jerlin Assoc. Prof., TNAU, Coimbatore 9994282810 

4 Dr. R. Siddaraju Assoc. Prof., STR, NSP, UAS, Bengaluru 9880047284 

5 Dr. V.S. Mor Asst. Scientist (SST), CCSHAU, Hissar 9255563437 

6 Dr. B.S. Ganigara Asst. Seed Production Specialist, UAS, Raichur 9845844075 

7 Dr. Ashok Asuti Agriculture Engineer, Seed Uni t, UAS, Dharawad 9480750848 

8 Dr. Parashiva Murthy Assoc. Prof., NSP, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru 9886038788 

9 Sh.Govindbhi M.Patel Asst. Research Scientist, STR, SDAU, SK Nagar 9898128443 

10 Sh. Vijayakumar H.P Scientist, DSR, Mau 9005598429 

11 Dr. J.S. Dosh i Asst. Prof. , AAU, Anand 9426419669 

12 Dr. J.K. Sharma Nodal Officer (Seed), CSK HPKV, Palampur 9418909960 

13 Dr.T. Ramanadane Assoc. Prof., PAJANCOA &RI, Karaikal 9443875443 

14 Dr.R.T. Kausal PI, Seed Processing & SRO, STR, Dr. PDKV. Akola 9421794609 

Note: The data sheet and proforma of each of the above all experiments will be prepared by Dr. R.T Kausal, Dr. (Mrs.) R. 

st 

Jerlin and Dr. T. Ramanadane and circulated to all the centres before 31 May, 2012 for smooth conduct of the 

experiments 


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Session ‐ VII 

Seed Stakeholders‐Scientists Interaction 

Chairman : Dr. J. S. Sandhu 

Assistant Director General (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. N. K. Dadlani 

Director, NSAI, New Delhi 

Rapporteurs : Dr. Geeta Bassi, PAU, Ludhiana 

: Dr. Ravi Hunje, UAS, Dharwad 

 

Date: 16.04.2012 

Time: 9.00 A.M. 

The session started with opening remarks by Dr J.S.Sandhu. He stressed that public‐ private 

partnership is the need of the hour for the overall development of the Seed sector in the country. There 

were nine speakers for their presentations but only three made their deliberations. 

First speaker was Dr N. K. Dadlani who explained in details various workable areas for public‐private 

partnership in Seed Technology. He emphasised that for moving forward in seed sector private and 

public sector should work in harmony and with mutual trust in the field of seed research. He stressed 

upon equal partnership of both the sector (private and public). He appreciated the contributions 

made by public sector and informed that both sectors have realised to work together after the 

introduction of PPV & FR Act and to compete in the global seed regime. Commercialisation of the 

product developed is very essential. So it is necessary to establish a joint group of public and private 

sectors to work together to evolve policies in contract research, knowledge sharing, joint technology 

development and technology licencing. There is a need to constitute a small inclusive task force to 

identify need based areas. 

Some researchable suggested areas are: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newer areas for seed production 

Decrease the cost of seed production by off‐ season production 

To revisit the isolation distance based on scientific data and experimental evidences. 

Development of protocol for high quality seeds 

Economic and effective seed drying and storage protocols 

Rationalisation and validation of seed samples for quality tests 

Seed quality enhancement technology. 

Second deliberation was made by Dr D.B. Desai, MD Nav Bharat Seeds Gujarat on “Issues related to Seed 

Industry of Gujarat ” and shared his long association with the seed family in India. He emphasised: 

 

 

 

 

 

To organise small interactive sessions with farmers and dealers to match the farmer‐ breeder 

objective for variety and hybrids development. 

To compile the research outcome of last 25 years for the benefit of all the stakeholders. 

Research on cost of seed production and seed supply. 

Liberal supply of germplasm for use in R & D for the private sector. 

Representation of seed association in various committees related to seed. 

To involve private sector in seed Bank Scheme. 

Third speaker Dr. B.N. Basu from Hindustan Insecticides Ltd. a Govt. of India Undertaking explained his rich 


experience working in public sector and some association with private sector. He emphasised that there 

are several areas for efficient development of seed sector. He endorsed the comments made by previous 

speakers. 

Dr. R.K. Chowdhury Former PC (NSP) informed about the revision of IMSCS, validation of technology 

developed by private sector in seed storage and drying. He emphasised on liberal and simple rules for 

getting the germplasms by private sector for R&D. 

Remarks by Co‐Chair: 

 

There are areas to work together in combination of vision and capacity of both the sectors. 

Farmers have become decision makers and ready to pay more for quality seeds, therefore best 

quality seed should reach the end user the FARMERS. 

Concluding Remarks by Chair: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both public and private sector should work together by mutual understanding their STRENGTHS 

and WEAKNESSES for making available the quality seed. 

To build partnership of trust and transparency smaller group should meet from both the sectors 

frequently. 

Identify the complimentary areas to work together. 

To bring more area under hybrid rice in India by cohesive partnership of public and private seed 

players to enhance the quantity vis a vis quality. 

To find alternate areas for seed production. 

Exposure visit of scientists to private seed industries to witness their infrastructure and other R&D 

programme. 

To keep pace with global development, emphasis should be given to HRD. 

The session ended with vote of thanks by Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, PD, DSR, Mau. 


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Session ‐ VIII 

Session on Annual Oilseed Scheme 

Chairman : Dr. J. S. Sandhu 

Assistant Director General (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. A.P. Singh 

Dy. Commissioner, (TMOP) ISOPOM, DAC, GOI 

Rapporters : Dr. (Mrs.) M. S. Uma, UAS, Bangalore 

: Dr. P. Ravishankar, UAS, Bangalore 

th 

At the outset, ADG (Seeds) gave brief account of Annual Oilseed Scheme started during 9 plan, and its 

th 

objective. While reviewing its contribution till 11 plan, ADG (Seeds) suggested to monitor the progress of 

AOS and present its status and place it before DAC. 

1. Dr. S. Natarajan Sr. Scientist, DSR, Mau presented the progress made under this scheme since 2004 till 

date. He also presented the problems of the centres and financial deficits being encountered by the 

centres. 

2. On continuation of the scheme, the PD, DSR, Mau expressed that if the scheme is closed, the skilled 

man power will be displaced and we may feel shortfall of even the breeder seeds in these corps. ADG 

(Seeds) also supplemented the view and emphasized the continuation of the scheme. Dr. 

R.K.Chowdhury, Ex PC, NSP opined that this scheme was started to strengthen oilseed production and 

to solve specific problems. The same problems still to be addressed and hence reduction of manpower 

will deter the progress of these crops and hence the Govt. may think of financial assistance through 

any other means. Many other participants stressed upon the importance of the scheme and 

supported the continuation of the scheme. 

3. Dr. A.P. Singh, Dy. Commissioner, (TMOP) responding to problems, insisted upon to take up the issue 

with Secretary, Govt. of India along with the progress till date and to modify the scheme along with 

training component and maintenance breeding. 

4. ADG (Seeds) suggested PD, DSR, Mau to review the progress annually, to submit the progress to the 

GOI for the past period; a proposal shall be prepared and kept for discussion for the mode of operation 

and shall define the targets and deliverables and to review the scheme rigorously. ADG (Seeds) 

suggested to redraft the proposal like a new scheme and place it for discussion at Govt. level. 

5. Finally, PD, DSR, Mau conveyed sincere thank to the Chairman, Co‐Chairman and all the participants 

for their active participation. 


Session ‐ IX 

Plenary Session 

Chairman : Dr. Swapan K. Dutta 

DDG (CS) ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. A.M. Sheikh 

Vice Chancellor, AAU, Anand 

Rapporters : Dr. D. Khare, Professor, JNKVV, Jabalpur 

: Dr. Vijayakumar, H.P, Scientist, DSR, Mau 

Date: 16.04.2012 

Time: 01.30 P.M. 

The session started with welcome address by Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Director, Directorate of Seed 

Research, ICAR Mau. Recommendations of various sessions were presented by respective rapporterur. The 

proceedings of inaugural session was presented by Dr. S.R. Dhua, CRRI, Cuttack; Discipline wise presentation 

of progress report by Dr. M.S. Bhale, JNKVV, Jabalpur; Inter project linkage by Dr. Rakesh Seth, IARI, Karnal; 

Important issues in seed research by Arun Kumar M.B., IARI New Delhi; Review of breeder seed production 

by Dr. J. Shanthala, UAS, Bangalore and Seed stakeholders‐scientist interaction by Dr. Geeta Bassi, PAU, 

Ludhiana. Technical prorgramme of 2012‐2013 and recommendations form 2011‐2012 were presented by 

respective Project PI's i.e., Seed Production and Certification by Dr. Vilas A. Tonapi; Seed Physiology, Storage 

and Testing Dr. S.N. Sharma; Seed Pathology Dr. (Mrs.) K. Vishunavat; Seed Entomology Dr. A. Bera and Seed 

Processing Dr. R.T. Kausal. 

Important issues emmerged are as follows: 

Feasibility of SRI in seed production of hybrid and their parents has to be worked out with special 

reference to economics that include financial assistance provided by government on SRI, seed 

productivity and its quality before submission of recommendation. 

Number of varieties in seed multiplication chain may be reduced by awareness prorgramme on 

availability of alternate new varieties. Before submission of indent, state government should consult 

with the state agricultural university for replacement of old varieties. 

Denotification of old varieties with average performance in next CVRC meeting. 

Enhancement of seed replacement rate of pulses and oil seed with critical monitoring of multiplication 

rate in each class of seed. 

Support on research from private sector in PPP mode. 

Establishment of Referral Seed Testing Laboratory at each zone with central Lab at DSR Mau to work on 

DNA finger printing of varieties from public and private sector. 

Reduction in cost of seed production with special reference to Egyptian clover as in Egypt. 

Rapid mass scale seed production prorgramme on forage and fodder crops has to be launched. 

Experiments on vegetable crops have to be addressed only in PPP mode. 

Identification of area for production of hybrid seed and their parents has to be intensified with 

involvement of centres where the crop is not cultivated commercially. 

In the experiments proposed in seed physiology, testing and storage available technologies on coating 

and packaging at international level should be incorporated. 

In experiments on seed pathology emphasis must be given on scanning of diseases in seed by available 

machines. 

The XXVII Annual Group meet AICRP‐ National Seed Project (Crops) 2012 ended with vote of thanks 

proposed by Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, Directorate of Seed Research, Mau and Dr. R.N. Pandey, 

Nodal Officer (Seed) Anand. 


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, IGFRI Jhanshi 

Constitution of Monitoring Teams for 2012‐13 

Tentative time for monitoring : Kharif Season ‐ Sept. / Oct. 2012 

: Rabi Season ‐ Feb. / Mar.2013 

Mobile No. 

Dr. Udaya Bhaskar, DSR, Mau udaya9252@gmail.com 09557935499 

Dr. R. P. Singh, BAU, Ranchi ‐ Convener dsfbau@rediffmail.com 09431701162 


Dr.S.Narayanaswamy, UAS, Bangalore 

rg_seed@rediffmail.com 

Dr. Dhandapani, R dandyman2k6@gmail.com 

09945926912 

09455118227 


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76 Proceedings 2012‐13 

Address and details of Principle Investigator of AICRP‐NSP (Crops)

XXVII ANNUAL GROUP MEETING 

AICRP ‐ NATIONAL SEED PROJECT (CROPS) 2012 

(Venue: Anand Agricultural University, Anand) 

14‐16 April 2012 

st 

1 Day (April 14, 2012) 

08.30 ‐ 9.30 : REGISTRATION 

09.30 – 11.00 : SESSION I : INAUGURAL SESSION (Venue : University Auditorium) 

09.30 Prayer 

09.35 Welcome address : Dr. K.B. Kathiria, Director of Research, AAU, Anand 

09.40 Lighting of Lamp : By Dignitaries 

09.45 Achievements under : Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau 

NSP (Crops) 

10.00 Key note address : Dr. J.S. Sandhu, ADG, (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

10.10 Release of Publications : Dr. S.A. Patil, Chairman, Karnataka Krishi Mission, 

Commissionarate of Agriculture, Bengaluru 

10.15 Felicitation of Retiring Scientists : Dr. S.A. Patil, Chairman, Karnataka Krishi Mission, 

Commissionarate of Agriculture, Bengaluru & 

Dr. A.M. Shekh, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Anand 

10.30 Inaugural address : Dr. S.A. Patil, Chairman, Karnataka Krishi Mission, 

Commissionarate of Agriculture, Bengaluru 

10.40 Presidential Address : Dr. A.M. Shekh, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Anand 

10.50 Vote of thanks : Dr. R.N. Pandey, Nodal Officer (STR‐NSP), AAU, Anand 

(Rappoteurs: Dr. S.R. Dhua, PS, CRRI, Cuttack & Dr. P.R. Choudhury, Sr. Sci. Seeds Section, ICAR, New Delhi) 

11.00 – 11.15 Tea 

PROGRAMME 

11.15 – 15.10 SESSION II : DISCIPLINE–WISE PRESENTATION OF PROGRESS REPORT 

Chairman : Dr. S.A. Patil, Chairman 

Karnataka Krishi Mission, Commissionarate of Agriculture, Bengaluru 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. J.S. Sandhu, ADG (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

Rapporteurs : Dr. M.S. Bhale, Sr. Sci., JNKVV, Jabalpur 

Sh. Somasundaram G., Scientist, DSR, Mau 

Progress of Seed Technology Research 

Seed Production & Certification : Dr. Vilas A. Tonapi, DSST, IARI, New Delhi 

Seed Physiology, Storage & Testing : Dr. S. N. Sharma, RAU, ARS, Durgapura 


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13.00 ‐ 13.45 Lunch 

Seed Pathology : Dr. (Mrs.) Karuna Vishunavat, GBPUAT, Pantnagar 

Seed Entomology : Dr. Amit Bera, CRIJAF, Barrackpore 

Seed Processing : Dr. R.T. Kausal, PDKV, Akola 

Presentation of Monitoring reports : By all zonal conveners 

15.10 – 15.15 Tea 

15.15 ‐17.15 SESSION – III: INTER‐PROJECT LINKAGE – CROP IMPROVEMENT 

(Review & Suggestions for Quality Seed Research) 

Chairman : Dr. R. K. Chowdhury, 

Ex‐Coordinator, AICRP‐NSP (Crops) & Member RAC, DSR, Mau 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. K. P. Patel, Dean (Agriculture), AAU, Anand 

Rapporteurs : Dr. Rakesh Seth, Sr. Scientist, IARI RS, Karnal 

Dr. T.N. Tiwari, Sr. Scientist, DSR, Mau 

Crop/Area : Speaker 

Forage : Dr. S.A. Faruqui 

Pulses : Dr. N. Nadarajan 

Wheat : Dr.(Mrs.) Indu Sharma 

Pearl Millet : Dr. O.P. Yadav 

Groundnut : Dr. J.P. Mishra 

Sunflower & Castor : Dr. K. S. Varaprasad 

Soybean : Dr. S. K. Srivastava 

nd 

2 Day (April 15, 2012) 

09.00‐11.45 SESSION – IV: IMPORTANT ISSUES IN SEED RESEARCH 

Chairman : Dr. R. R. Hanchinal, Vice‐Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad & Chairman, RAC, DSR, Mau. 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. Malavika Dadlani, Joint Director (Research), IARI, New Delhi 

Rapporteurs : Dr. Arun Kumar M.B, Sr. Sci. DSST, IARI, New Delhi 

Dr. Dhandapani, R, Scientist, DSR, Mau 

1. Application of Molecular Tools for Seed Quality Assurance : Dr. K.V. Bhatt 

2. Seed Research Avenues in Biotechnology : Dr. N. Seetharama 

3. Application of Pulsed Magnetic Field Tech. in Agri ‐sciences : Dr. T. Leelapriya 

4. IPR Issues Related to Seeds : Dr. Vilas A.Tonapi 

5. New Technologies for Seed Drying and Storage : Dr. K. Keshavulu 

11.45 – 12.00 Tea 

12.00 ‐ 12.45 SESSION – V: REVIEW OF BREEDER SEED PRODUCTION AND POLICY ISSUES 

Chairman : Dr. J.S. Sandhu, ADG (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. L. V. Subba Rao, Nodal Officer (Seeds), DRR, Hyderabad 

Rapporteurs : Dr. S. Natarajan, Sr. Scientist, DSR, Mau 

Dr. J.Shanthala, Assoc. Prof. UAS, Bangalore 


Presentation of Breeder Seed Production by Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau 

Discussions on Breeder Seed Production Issues by Dr. J.S. Sandhu, ADG (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

12.45‐ 13.30 Lunch 

13.30 ‐ 18.30 : Session VI ‐ Finalization Of Recommendations/Technical Programme Formulation For 

2012‐13 (Concurrent Session) 

Discipline Chairman Venue Convener 

Seed Production & Dr. R. K. Chowdhury, 

B.A. College Dr. Vilas A. Tonapi 

Certification 

Ex‐Coordinator, AICRP‐NSP (Crops) Auditorium 

Seed Physiology, Dr.(Mrs.) Malavika Dadlani 

Conference Hall, Dr. S.N. Sharma 

Storage & Testing Jt. Dir. (R), IARI, New Delhi 

Dept. of Statistics 

Seed Pathology 

Dr. R.C. Sharma 

Dean, College of Horticulture YS 

PG Seminar Hall Dr. (Mrs.) Karuna 

Vishunavat 

Parmar Uty. Solan 

Seed Entomology Dr. P. K. Borad, HOD, Agrl. Ent. AAU, 

Anand 

Conference Room, 

Dept. of Agrl. 

Economics 

Dr. Amit Bera 

Seed Processing 

rd 

3 Day (April 16, 2012) 

Dr. D. C. Joshi, Dean, Agrl. Product 

Processing & Bio‐energy 

Conference Hall, 

Dept. of Agronomy 

9.00 – 11.00 SESSION–VII: SEED STAKEHOLDERS–SCIENTISTS INTERACTION 

Dr. R.T. Kausal 

Chairman : Dr. J.S. Sandhu, ADG (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐Chairman : Dr. N. K. Dadlani Director, NSAI, New Delhi 

Rapporteurs : Dr. Ravi Hunje, Assoc. Prof. UAS, Dharwad 

Dr. Geeta Bassi, PAU, Ludhiana 

Speakers : 1. Dr. N.K. Dadlani, Director, NSAI, New Delhi 

2. Dr. Bhupen Dubey Head, Integrated Business, UPL Group, Mumbai 

3. Dr. D. B. Desai, M.D., Navabharath Seeds, Gujarat 

4. Dr. R.A. Sherasiya, Director, Gujarat Seed Certification Agency 

5. Mr. U.D. Singh, M.D, Gujarat Seed Corporation 

6. Dr. B.R. Shah, Director of Agriculture, GOG, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 

7. Dr. B.S. Patel, Director of Horticulture, GOG, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 

8. Dr. T.L. Dholaria, MD, Solar Agro. Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot, Gujarat 

9. Dr. Arnab Gupta, INCOTEC 

11.00 – 11.15 Tea 

11.15‐12.45 : SESSION ‐ VIII Discussions on Issues Related to Annual Oilseed Scheme and XII Plan 

Proposals of NSP 

Chairman : Dr. J. S. Sandhu, ADG (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐chairman : Dr. A. P. Singh, Deputy Commissioner, ISOPAM, DAC, GOI, New Delhi 

Presentation and Discussion on Issues Related to Annual Oilseed Scheme 

12.45 – 13.30 Lunch 


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13.30 ‐ 15.45 : SESSION – IX : PLENARY SESSION 

Chairman : Dr. Swapan K. Datta, DDG (CS), ICAR, New Delhi 

Co‐chairman : Dr. A. M. Shekh, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Anand 

Rapporteurs : Dr. D. Khare, PS, JNKVV, Jabalpur 

Shri. Vijayakumar HP, DSR, Mau 

A. Presentation of Recommendations 

Inaugural Session : Dr. S. R. Dhua, Pr.Sci., CRRI, Cuttack 

Discipline wise Presentation 

of Progress Report : Dr. M. S. Bhale, Sr. Sci., JNKVV, Jabalpur 

Inter‐Project Linkage : Dr. Rakesh Seth, Sr. Scientist, IARI RS, Karnal 

Important Issues in Seed Research : Dr. Arun Kumar M.B, Sr. Scientist, DSST, IARI, New Delhi 

Review of Breeder Seed Production 

and Policy issues. : Dr. J.Shanthala, Assoc. Prof. UAS, Bangalore 

Seed Stakeholders –Scientists Interaction : Dr. Geeta Bassi, PAU, Ludhiana 

B. Technical Recommendations 

1. Seed Production & Certification : Dr. Vilas A. Tonapi 

2. Seed Physiology, Storage & Testing : Dr. S.N. Sharma 

3. Seed Pathology : Dr. (Mrs.) Karuna Vishunavat 

4. Seed Entomology : Dr. Amit Bera 

5. Seed Processing : Dr. R.T. Kausal 

Chairman's Remarks 

Vote of Thanks 

: Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Project Director, DSR, Mau 

Dr. R. N. Pandey, Nodal Officer (Seeds), AAU, Anand

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