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23 scientists from different 16 states of the country are participating, 10-day training program on diagnosis of nematode disease in agriculture started. Hisar, 30 November (HS). A 10-day training program on the importance of nematodes in agriculture – sampling, survey, extraction, identification and nematode disease diagnosis – was started by the Nematode Department of Haryana Agricultural University and All India Coordinated Research Project.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. of the short training program organized in the Directorate of Human Resource Management. BR Kamboj inaugurated as the chief guest. Vice Chancellor Prof. BR Kamboj called upon the nematode scientists working in different states of the country to do better research work with mutual coordination so that good results can be achieved in less time and less cost. The Nematology Department of the University is playing an important role in tackling nematode problems. The research work done by the departments has led to the development of technologies for the management of plant parasitic nematodes in rice, wheat, poly house (tomato, cucumber, capsicum), mushroom, fruits and vegetable crops. The department is continuously organizing Nematode Awareness Day to make farmers aware about nematode problems. Several nematode management trainings have also been conducted in farmers’ fields to show the nematode problems and the impact of its management. Poly houses are being given priority in management trials.
He pointed out that the importance of regular management cannot be underestimated. By identifying regular species and understanding their impact on crops, we can adopt integrated management practices that reduce dependence on harmful chemicals and use eco-friendly alternatives. Promote. Nematode problems were earlier ignored, causing huge economic losses to farmers. Nematodes are a silent but destructive insect. Human Resource Management Director Dr. Ramesh Yadav welcomed everyone who came to the program.
Training Coordinator Dr. Gautam Chawla highlighted in detail the usefulness of the course in research. 23 scientists from different 16 states of the country namely Manipur, Kerala, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana are participating in this training program. . Dr. HS Gaud, after knowing the circumstances of the pinworm, explained about its control. Dr. Anil Kumar, Chairman of the Nematode Department, thanked everyone and highlighted the usefulness of the course. The stage was conducted by Dr. Chetra Bhatt. Deans, directors, officers, scientists and trainees of all the colleges were present on this occasion.
