Proceedings of 69th Annual meeting of Indian Phytopathological Society and National Symposium on Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases: Integrated Approaches and Recent Trends held at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Meghalaya on 9-11 January, 2017
National Symposium and 69th Annual meeting were jointly organized by ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya and Indian Phytopathological Society.
Chief guest Dr. Mangala Rai (Former DG, ICAR) during the Inaugural session stressed on integration of efforts by all disciplines to make disease management effective and profitable. He also appreciated the efforts by organizing committee for including very pertinent technical sessions like Nanotechnolgy and plant pathology, Plant microbe interaction, Functional genomics for biotic stress management. Dr. P.K. Chakrabarty (ADG, PP & Biosafety) emphasised on molecular detection of pathogens and also on the need of tracking transboundry movement of the pathogens. Book of abstract and souvenir of the national symposium and three books form IPS (1. A journey of seven decades 2. Special Issue of Indian Phytopathology and 3. members Directory) were also released during the inaugural ceremony. Dr. P. Chowdappa, Director, ICAR-CPCRI & President, IPS addressed the gathering and emphasized on intensive research inputs required for tackling climate change scenario. Dr. S.V. Ngachan, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH region & Chairman Organizing Committee stressed on soil health aspects in respect to influence of soil microbes on plant health and urged the gathering for developing a holistic approach of tackling plant diseases. Dr. Pratibha Sharama, Secretary, IPS informed the gathering about the activities of the society and also about the recent collaboration with American Phytopathological Society. Welcome address was delivered by Organizing Secretary, Dr. Pankaj Baiswar and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. S. Chandra, HOD, Plant protection, ICAR Research Complex for NEH region.
Presidential lecture (Title: Revisiting the taxonomy of Colletotrichum using multi-gene phylogenies) was delivered by Dr. P. Chowdappa, Prof. S.P. Raychaudhuri Memorial Lecture (Title: Plant Disease Management-Integration of Efforts and Alignment of Supports) was delivered by Dr. Mangala Rai, Mundkur Memorial lecture award (Title: Plant disease management in north east india) was delivered by Dr. S.V. Ngachan, S.N. Dasgupta Memorial Award (Title: Growing with wheat and barley rusts for three decades) was delivered by Dr. S.C. Bharadwaj, Sharda Lele Memorial Award was delivered by Dr. A.K. Misra (Title: Diagnosis and integrated management of priority diseases of subtropical fruits) and Dr. Indu Sawant (Title: Tapping the marvelous power of microorganisms for sustainable plant protection), J.P. Verma Memorial Award (Title: Dialogue between Xop-T3SS effectors of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae and rice during bacterial blight pathogenesis) was delivered by Dr. K.K. Mondal and Dr. Dinesh Singh (Title: Current status of bacterial wilt disease of Solanaceous crops), J.F. Dastur Memorial Lecture Award (Title: Diseases of medicinal and aromatic plants: Insights in nematode biomanagement) was delivered by Dr. Rakesh Pandey and M.K. Patel Memorial Young Scientist Award (Title: Integrated crop disease management in southern Rajasthan: Ecofriendly practices in tune with biocontrol) was delivered by Dr. Prashant P. Jambhulkar.
IPS Recognition Award was given to
1. Dr. P.K. Chakrabarty, ADG (Plant Protection & Biosafety), ICAR, New Delhi
2. Dr. K.N. Bhagabati, former Head (Plant Pathology, AAU, Jorhat), Guwahati, Assam
3. Dr. V. Muniyappa, former Head (Plant Pathology), GKVK, BangaloreGeneral Body meeting of Indian Phytopathological Society was also held on 9th January at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region and several decisions were taken after thoughtful deliberations. The meeting was chaired by Dr. P. Chowdappa, President, IPS, Dr. B.N. Chakraborty, President-elect, Dr. Pratibha Sharma, Secretary, IPS and Dr. Dinesh Singh, Treasurer, IPS.
MJ Narasimhan Merit Academic Award contest was held on 11th January, 2017 under the chairmanship of Dr. S.V. Ngachan and co-chairmanship of Dr. N. Tiameren Ao.
This year total 9 contestant participated in this contest from different zones.
The judging committee recommended two names for Prof. M.J. Narasimahan Academic
Merit Award.
1. Ms. Parveen Khan for the paper entitled “Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae a
potential threat to hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and its management
using microbial consortia”
2. Mr. Muttanna Revadi, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka for the paper entitled “Molecular characterization,
generation of scFv monoclonal antibody and management of viral diseases of
cucumber”Also, the following names were recommended for Commendation award:
1. Ms. Nitika Gupta, Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi - Genome characterization and immuno based diagnosis using
synthetic peptides of Leek yellow stripe virus (LYSV)
2. Mr. Maninderjeet Singh, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - Induction and
basis of resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) against Karnal bunt caused by
Tilletia indica Mitra
3. Mr. Teli Basavaraj - S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat -
Exploring biodiversity of nematophagous fungi in the semi-arid ecosystem of north
Gujarat and their significance in managing root knot of tomato
4. Mr. Pranjal Kr. Kaman - Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and its effects against
soil borne pathogens
5. Mr. Pradeep Manyam, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka -
Bacteriophages, Characterization and Utilisation as Biocontrol agent
Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri (Hasse) Vauterin et al. and Ralstonia solanacearum
(Smith) Yabuuchi et al.
6. Mr. Kanishendra Nath Sarker, West Bengal - Assessment of antifungal and
nematicidal potentiality of fluorescent Pseudomonads from different agro-ecological
region of West Bengal
7. Ms. M. Dolpriya Devi, Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Pundibari, Coocbehar,
West Bengal - Validation of phenotypic traits in wheat for selection of resistance
genotypes from the germplasmAPS Travel Grant competition was also held for the first time at this symposium under the chairmanship of Dr. Pratibha Sharma and co-chairman: Dr. Krishna Kumar and Dr. N. Iboton Singh.
Out of 5 candidates, 2 names have been recommended for this travel grant sponsorship. The abstract and biodata of the selected candidates will be sent to APS for finalization.
1. Ms. HimadriKaushik, for the paper entitled “Chemical approach of synthesizing zinc oxide nanopower and studies on its antifungal activity and plant growth promotion”
2. Ms. Parveen Khan, for the paper entitled “Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae a potential threat to hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and its management using microbial consortia”Many delegates from all most all parts of the country participated in the symposium. In Nine technical sessions several lead lectures on various aspects were presented followed by several Poster and oral presentations. Following lead lectures were presented during the symposium.
1. Disease Management Using Nanotechnology by Dr. Pranab Dutta
2. Classical biological control of alien invasive weeds of North East India by Dr. K. C. Puzari
3. Mandarin decline in Northeast India caused by Citrus tristeza virus: Management by conventional and biotechnological approaches by Dr. K. K. Biswas
4. Integrated disease management strategies in relation to epidemiology of the apple scab in Uttarakhand by Dr. K. P. Singh
5. Diversity, diagnosis and management of black rot disease of crucifer crops by Dr. Dinesh Singh
6. Detection, diagnosis and management of important plant diseases of Chhattisgarh by Dr. M.P. Thakur
7. Bacterial wilt disease of brinjal (Ralstonia solanacearum) in tropical Islands- status and management strategies by Dr. S. Dam Roy
8. Blast resistance genes and their performance in the multi environment test by Dr. M. Srinivas Prasad
9. Nanoparticles vis-à-vis plant pathogens, beneficial microbes and crop environment by Dr.
Susanta BanikPosters were evaluated by the committee - Dr. R. Bhagawati, Dr. Satish Chandra, Dr. G.T. Behere, Dr. N. Tiameren Ao and Dr. R.K. Tombisana Devi. Following recommendations were made by the committee related to best poster awards-
First: K.P.V. Menon Best Poster Award
Dr. V. B. Nargund (Presenter)
Title: Green synthesis of zinc nanoparticles using chitosan and culture filtrate of Pseudomonas fluorescens and their utility against major plant pathogensSecond:
Ms. J. Mahanta (Presenter)
Title: Organic practices: Cropping system approachThird:
K. Rawat (Presenter)
Title: Development of PCR based and Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the detection of bakanae disease pathogen F. fujikuroiCommendation Certificate:
1. Ms. M. Hajong
Phytoplasma associated with Witches-Broom and green stem syndrome in soybean in Vidharbha region, Maharashtra
2. Mr. K. B. Yadahalli
Survey for the incidence of black rot of cabbage caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris in different districts of Northern Karnataka.
3. Mr. U. K. Bhattacharyya (Presenter)
Molecular analysis of mild cross protecting strain of Citrus tristeza virus for management of diseaseValedictory session was presided by the Chief Guest Dr. S.V. Ngachan, Dr. B.N. Chakraborty, President IPS, Dr. R.N. Pandey, President-elect, IPS, Dr. Pratibha Sharma, Secretary, IPS and Dr. Pankaj Baiswar. Dr. Pankaj Baiswar, Organizing Secretary presented a brief report of the activities held during the symposium along with recommendations which emerged during deliberations held in various sessions. All the dignitaries emphasised on strengthening the society by active participation of all the members and also urged everyone to put more efforts for increasing the membership of the society.
Recommendations:
1. Strengthening of Quarantine measures
2. Development of rapid and easily accessible diagnostic kits for major pathogens
3. Research programs related to disease management should be strictly formulated focussing on ultimate beneficiary
4. Exploration of new sources of resistance for major diseases
5. Time series studies on pathogen population dynamics in relation to climate change should be conducted
6. Effect of nano particles on beneficial microbes should be investigated
7. Research on PR proteins for biotic stresses should be intensified
Following selected fellows of the society received a certificate and memento –
- Dr. P.K. Chakrabarty, ADG (Plant Protection & Biosafety), ICAR, New Delhi
- Dr. Bikash Mandal, Principal Scientist, Division of Plant Pathology, IARI, New Delhi
- Dr. Krishna Kumar, Head, Crop Protection Division, IIPR, Kanpur, U.P.
- Dr. M.R. Ravikumar, Professor, Agriculture College, Hanumanmatti, Dist: Haveri, A.P.
- Dr. Atul Kumar, Senior Scientist, Division of Seed Science & Technology, IARI, New Delhi.
- Dr. S.K. Prashanthi, Associate Professor (Plant Pathology), Institute for Agriculture Biotechnology, UAS, Dharwad
- Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), AAU, Jorhat, Assam
- Dr. P.V. Patil, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), AICRP on Wheat, UAS Dharwad, Karnataka
- Dr. R.P. Pant, Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) CPRS, Modipuram, U.P.
- Dr. Mihir Kr. Mishra, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Dr. B.W. Waghmare, Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Maharashtra Mahavidyalaya, Nilanga, Latur, M.S.
- Dr. Ram CharanMathuria, Chief Technical Officer, Division of Plant Pathology, IARI, New Delhi
13. Dr. Prashant P. Jambhulkar, ARS, Banswara, Raj
All the executive members including Zonal Presidents and Councillors were also felicitated.
Certificates were also distributed for lead lecture presentations, oral and poster presentations,
participation, MJN award and APS travel grant contest participation. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Pankaj Baiswar.Souvenir and abstract compilation (Print) was also distributed during the national symposium along with kit.
