|
S.
No. |
Title |
PI/
Co-PI |
From |
To |
Funding Agency |
Significant Research Contribution
(Maximum three in bulleted form) |
Publica-tion(s) |
|
1 |
Centrally sponsored scheme for
development of spices (Ginger research) |
Dr. Rajesh Garg |
1997 |
2007 |
GOI |
·
Verified evolved technology at farmers’ field
·
Production was eight time more. |
4
Success
story of ginger.ppsx |
|
2 |
Improvement of productivity of
migratory buffalo sheep and goat. |
Dr K.K. Chadha |
1999 |
2004 |
NATP (ICAR) |
·
Improvement in production and reproduction traits by feeding
uromil mineral bricks of 300 g/day/animal and follow up deworming
schedule strictly. |
2 |
|
3 |
Studies of resistance against Erwinia
migratory pv Zea (Saabet Victoria in maize and utilization
in development of stalk rot non-resistant hybrids |
Dr V. Kalia |
8 years |
|
ICAR |
Based on the cultural, biochemical and
pathogenecity all the seven isolates of E. chrysanthemi pv
zeae were different. Out of 49 yellow or light yellow local entries
four entries were resistant. |
2 |
|
4 |
Genetic and biochemical characterization
of short duration chickpea (Cicer aeietinum) genotypes for cold
tolerance and resistance to Ascochyta blight and Fusarium wilt
and their exploitation in HP |
Dr Dairy
Basandrai |
2002
|
2005 |
ICAR |
Forty nine genotypes showed resistance
to Ascochyta blight. |
4 |
|
5 |
Improvement of community wasteland
through the introduction of improved grass legumes spices in sub-montane
and low hills sub tropical zone of HP |
Dr P.Kumar |
2004
|
2007 |
GPPIHED,
Kosi |
·
Present productivity of grasslands was 35.2 q/ha and it can be
increased by more than four folds by third year with weeding, cleaning
and fertilization of the existing grasslands.
·
Introduction of improved grass species alongwith cultural
practices can generate grassland yield upto 278 q/ha.
·
Labour use was economical and returns will 6 to 8 time higher.
|
1 |
|
6 |
Diversification of hill agriculture
through spice crop cultivation – A case study of HP |
Dr Manoj Gupta |
2005
|
2008 |
ICAR |
·
Spice crops were remunerative even when prices of the inputs
increased and prices of the output declined.
·
Production and marketing of spices in HP can be improved by
diversification of the spice production , identification of new
potential areas, quality seed production. |
3 |
|
7 |
Establishment of Tissue Culture
Facilities for Commercializing Micro-propagation Technology of high
value crops of Himachal Pradesh
|
Dr. (Ms) Daisy Basandrai
(Nov 2010) |
2006 |
2011 |
GOI |
Helped in the mass
propagation of tissue cultured seedlings of disease resistant carnations
and initiated the work on micro-propagation of strawberry |
- |
|
8 |
ICRISAT- CSKHPKV collaboration for
evaluation of chickpea for cold tolerance and Ascochyta blight
under project entitled, “Rapid crop improvement for poor farmers in semi
arid tropics”. |
Dr A.K. Basandrai |
2003 |
2011 |
ICRISAT |
Identified sources
resistant to Ascochyta blight |
4 |
|
9 |
National watershed development project
for rainfed areas, Deedag Distt Sirmour HP |
Dr. Anirudh Manchanda |
2003-04 |
2008-09
|
Deptt. of Agri. Shimla HP |
·
The net sown area and net irrigated area
increased from 106.4-148.3 and 43.0-132.0ha respectively.
·
The cropping intensity increased from 119% to 141 % and
overall production by 38.7%.
·
Total 32 tanks are now
storing water to a tune of 4.60 ha-mt water annually
·
Due to increase in area under crops (15-57%) and yield (21% -64%)
an additional 4500-5000 man days have been generated per annum.
·
The increase in the family income has been to tune of 20-25%.
·
The change in attitude, better hygiene, increased awareness,
gender parity and women empowerment can be seen in the watershed.
|
3 |
|
10 |
National watershed development project
for rainfed areas, Chhogtali Distt Sirmour HP |
Dr.Anirudh Manchanda |
2003-04 to 2008-09
Five year |
30 lakhs |
Deptt of Agriculture Simla HP |
·
The net sown area and net irrigated area
increased from 154.8-192.0 and 83.0-136ha respectively.
·
The cropping intensity increased from 112% to 138 % and
overall production by 38.7%
·
Total 33 tanks are now storing water to a tune of 5.25 ha-mt
water annually
·
Due to increase in area under crops (24.07%) and yield (43.24%)
an additional 6000-7000 man days have been generated per annum. The
increase in the family income has been to tune of 20-25%.
·
The change in attitude, better hygiene, increased awareness,
gender parity and women empowerment can be seen in the watershed.
|
|
|
11 |
Monitoring of virulence of Erysiphe graminis
tritici in Himachal Pradesh and their utilization in
characterization of resistance sources in Triticum spp. (PI,
1994-98, 9.0 lacs) |
Dr
A.K. Basandrai |
1994 |
1998 |
ICAR |
Based on the infection type matching technique gene(s) Pm 3a, 3c, 5, 7
and/or 8 singly or in combination were identified in more than 1250
stocks. |
5 |
|
12 |
Pathogenic variation in brown stripe downy mildew
(Sclerophthora rayssie var zeae) and its utilization for studying
genetics of resistance in maize (Zea mays) (PI, 2000-03, 13.3
lacs) |
Dr
A.K. Basandrai |
2000 |
2003 |
ICAR |
Pathogenic variation was observed in 16
sporangial and 23 oosporic isolates.
Of 600 Inbred lines.
|
2 |
|
13 |
CSKHPKV-AVRDC collaborative project on,
“Popularization of Extra-Short Duration Mungbean Cultivars for Poverty
Alleviation and Improved Nutrition in Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand,
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, India, Based on Punjab Model
2008-09” (PI, 2008-conti. 13.7 lacs) |
Dr
A.K. Basandrai |
2009 |
2011 |
ICAR |
High yielding MYMV
resistant varieties SML 832 and SL 859 were identified.
Introduced short
duration var. SML 668 for cultivation as inter-culture in sugarcane in
Paonta valley. It was found suitable in sub monteneous and valley areas
districts of Kangra, Mandi and Una. |
Nil |
|
14 |
Genetic and biochemical basis of rust (Uromyces
vicia fabae) resistance in lentil (Lens culinaris). |
Dr
Daisy Basandrai |
2001 |
2004 |
ICAR |
·
Identified resistant sources among the cultivated and wild spp.
to rust
·
Worked out pathogenic variation
·
Slow rusting genotypes identified
|
3 |
|
15 |
Genetic and biochemical characterization
of short duration chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes for
cold tolerance and resistance to Ascochyta blight and Fusarium
wilt and their exploitation in Himachal Pradesh. |
Dr
Daisy Basandrai |
2002 |
2005 |
NATP
ICAR |
·
Cold tolerant genotypes were identified.
·
Varieties suitable for different sowing dates were identified
·
Early maturing varieties suitable for early planting in the
month of September were identified |
1 |
|
16 |
Establishment of Tissue Culture
Facilities for Commercializing Micropropagation Technology of high value
crops of Himachal Pradesh
|
Dr
V. Kalia
|
2006 |
2011 |
GOI |
·
Helped in the mass propagation of tissue cultured seedlings of
disease resistant carnations and initiated the work on micro-propagation
of strawberry |
|
|
17 |
Pathogenic variation in Erwinia
chrysanthemi pv zeae and its utilization in studying genetics
of resistance in maize. |
Dr
A.K. Basandrai |
2003 |
2007 |
ICAR |
Based on the
cultural, biochemical and pathogenecity all the seven isolates of E.
chrysanthemi pv zeae were different. |
2 |
|
18 |
Nutrient management in relation to
rhizome rot incidence and productivity in ginger crop |
Dr S.S. Paliyal |
2003 |
2006 |
ICAR |
NPKSZn application
decreased rhizome rot incidence significantly |
2 |
|
19 |
Green manuring and crop residue
management in rice based cropping system |
Dr Kamla Kanwar |
2003 |
2006 |
ICAR |
GM saves about
20kg N in rice and25% NPK in Wheat |
2 |
|
20 |
Sarahan Watershed Development Project
NWDPRA
|
Dr R.S. Rana |
2002 |
2007 |
NWDPRA |
Water availability
increased manifold at farm |
2 |
|
21 |
Setting up of Model Organic Farm
|
Dr S.S. Paliyal |
2006 |
2009 |
NCOF, GOI
|
2 ha organic farm
established |
- |
|
22 |
Recycling of mycelium waste from Ranbaxy
Lab. Paonta by vermicomposting and its utilization in cereals and
vegetable crops. |
Dr Kamla Kanwar |
2006 |
2009 |
Ranbaxy Lab.
|
Ranbaxy mycelium
waste was successfully converted into vermicompost after mixing with cow
dung and straw. |
- |
|
23 |
Recycling of organic waste by
vermicomposting and its utilization in HP |
Dr Kamla Kanwar |
2007 |
2010 |
GPPIHED
Almora (Kosi) |
Eudrilus
engineering of earth worm was highly efficient to convert bio-waste into
vermicompost after mixing with 50% (V/V) cow dung. |
- |
|
24 |
IFFCO chair experiments in maize- wheat
cropping system.
|
Co-PI
Dr S.S. Paliyal |
2007 |
2010 |
IFFCO
|
Balanced NPK
increased yields |
- |
|
25 |
To study the response of S and to work
out its optimum dose through gypsum for different crops
|
Co-PI
Dr S.S. Paliyal
|
2006 |
2009 |
FCI |
40kg Sh-1 along with NPK
incr- eased the percentage of A grade bulbs and the onion bulb yield
significantly and consistently. |
- |
|
26 |
Evaluation of Neem Coated Urea in Rice –
Wheat system |
Co-PI |
2007 |
2009 |
NFL |
NCU is efficient
than PU |
1 |
|
27 |
Bio control of
white rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) of pea. |
Dr Dhanbir Singh |
2001 |
2004 |
Ministry of
Environment and Forests, New Delhi |
*Standardized and
developed a Talcum powdery formulation of T.harzianum for the
control of white rot of pea
*Mulching of
Adhatoda vasica foliage after sowing of pea crop has been found
highly effective in controlling white rot disease.
*Wide row spacing,
weeding, staking of plants and use of biocontrol agent (T.harzianum)
with FYM have been resulted cent percent control of white rot.
|
4 |
|
28 |
Evaluation of
Folicur fungicide efficacy against Karnal bunt |
Dr Dhanbir Singh |
2002 |
2004 |
DWR Karnal
|
*Folicur @ 0.1%
has been found effective against Karnal Bunt |
|
|
29 |
Evaluation of
Control fungicide against Karnal bunt |
Dr Dhanbir Singh |
2004 |
2006 |
DWR, Karnal |
Control @ 0.1% has
been found less effective as compared to folicur |
|
|
30 |
All India
Coordinated Sesame & Niger Improvement Programme |
Dr S.L. Gartan |
2000 |
2002 |
ICAR |
- |
- |
|
31 |
All India
Coordinated Brassica (Oil seeds) Improvement Programme |
Dr S.L. Gartan |
2000 |
2002 |
ICAR |
- |
- |
|
S.No. |
Title |
PI/Co-PI |
From |
To |
Funding Agency |
Publication(s) |
|
1 |
All India Coordinated Wheat and Barley
Improvement Project |
Dr Dhanbir Singh |
2000 |
Continue |
ICAR |
5 |
|
2 |
Developing technologies for protected
cultivation in H.P. |
-do- |
2009 |
2012 |
RKVY Stream-1 |
|
|
3 |
Formulation and Validation of Pest
Management Modules for important vegetables |
-do- |
2010 |
2012 |
RKVY
Stream-1 |
|
|
4 |
“Development of
water harvesting
modules for improving resource use efficiency and production of small
and marginal farming situation under HP Hills”
|
Dr. Anirudh Manchanda |
2009-10 |
2011-12 |
Deptt of Agri. Shimla HP (Under RKVY) |
New project |
|
5 |
All India Coordinated Maize Improvement
Programme |
Dr Akhilesh Singh |
1993 |
Cont. |
ICAR |
16 |
|
6 |
Evaluation of
chickpea germplasm against Ascochyta blight and lentil rust |
Dr (Ms.) Daisy Basandrai |
2008 |
conti |
NBPGR |
nil
|
|
7 |
Voluntary centre AICRP on chickpea |
-do- |
2004 |
2011 |
ICAR |
2 |
|
8 |
Volunteer centre for net working project
on Arid Legumes |
-do- |
2001 |
Conti. |
ICAR |
2 |
|
9 |
Frontline Demonstration in Pulses
(Chickpea, lentil and mash) |
-do- |
2004 |
Conti. |
ICAR |
3 |
|
10 |
ICRISAT- CSKHPKV collaboration for
evaluation of chickpea for cold tolerance and Ascochyta blight
under project entitled, “Rapid crop improvement for poor farmers in semi
arid tropics”. |
Dr
A.K. Basandrai |
2003 |
2011 |
ICRISAT |
4 |
|
11 |
AICRP on MULLaRP
pathology |
Dr
A.K. Basandrai |
2009 |
Conti. |
ICAR |
1 |
|
12 |
Indo-Canadian Pulses Genomics Initiative
(Co-PI, 2010-conti, 28 lacs) |
-do- |
2010 |
Conti. |
|
nil |
|
13 |
Evaluation of
chickpea germplasm against Ascochyta blight and lentil rust |
-do- |
2008 |
Conti |
NBPGR |
nil
|
|
14 |
Voluntary centre AICRP on chickpea |
-do- |
2004 |
2011 |
ICAR |
2 |
|
15 |
Volunteer centre for net working project
on Arid Legumes |
-do- |
2001 |
Conti. |
ICAR |
2 |
|
16 |
Frontline Demonstration in Pulses
(Chickpea, lentil and mash) |
-do- |
2004 |
Conti. |
ICAR |
3 |
|
17 |
Location specific
biofertilizers evaluation in Lentil- Maize cropping sequence |
-do- |
2008 |
2011 |
HTM |
- |
|
18 |
Studies on
karnal bunt and loose smut of wheat |
Dr S.L.Gartan |
1982-83 |
Till date |
ICAR |
- |
|
19 |
Screening of
wheat and barley germplasm against major diseases |
Dr S.L. Gartan |
1982-83 |
Till date |
ICAR |
- |
