भा.कृ.अ.प. - भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
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भा.कृ.अ.प. - भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
The First Year B. Sc. Zoology (Hons.) Students from Daulat Ram College, and Desh Bandhu College, Delhi University visited the Division of Nematology, ICAR-IARI on a study trip to learn about nematode extraction techniques and nematodes. They were welcomed to the Division by Dr Pankaj, Head of the Division. Dr. Vishal Somvanshi and Dr. Rashid Pervez, Principal Scientists, appraised the students about nematodes through a talk, followed by a demonstration of the techniques for nematode extraction from plant and soil samples by technical officers Mr. Pawan, Mr. Mukesh Meena, Mr. Gaurav and Mr. Purshotam. Daulat Ram college students were also taken for a field visit to Nematology microplots and glass house. The students appreciated the information they received on parasitic nematodes through talks, demonstration, field visit and observation of the disease symptom specimens preserved in the divisional museum.
Twenty Farmers from Bihar, visited Division of Nematology for a training programme on Plant Protection through Integrated Pest Management 12 to 20 January 2025, conducted by ICAR-NRIIPM, New Delhi
Dr. Pankaj, Head Division of Nematology highlighted the significance of IPM in Agriculture and also addressed the farmers from Bihar the role of Nematodes in reducing the yield and productivity of various crops in India.
Dr. Sharad Mohan, Principal Scientist gave brief introduction and role of beneficial Nematodes (Entomopathogenic) in management of important insect pests of different crops. The farmers were told about the technologies developed by the Division of Nematology for pest management.
