All India Coordinated Research Project on Plant Parasitic Nematodes, GKVK, Bangalore

AICRP Scheme/ Unit : All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Nematodes
Location : Bangalore
Year of Start: 13.01.1988
Mandate: v To conduct coordinated trials for reducing crop losses caused by nematode pests v To demonstrate the nematode management technologies through on-farm trials.
Research Programmes: A. Diversity and distribution mapping of economically important nematodes in the country A.1.Plant Parasitic Nematodes (PPNs) B. Management of major nematode pests of cereals B1. Screening, confirmation and evaluation of rice genotypes for resistance against Meloidogyne graminicola B7. Management of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola in rice through chemicals B8. Evaluation of some microbial consortium for management of root knot nematode, M. graminicola in transplanted rice C1. Screening, confirmation and field evaluation of promising resistant germplasm of vegetable crops against root-knot nematode / reniform nematode (Cucurbits) C2. Bio management of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) and bacterial (Ralstonia solanacearum) wilt complex in brinjal C3. Organic management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp. infecting tomato in nursery C5. Efficacy of Glomus fasciculatum in the management of Meloidogyne spp. in Carrot D. Management Of Major Nematode Pests Of Pulse And Fodder Crops D1. Screening, confirmation and field evaluation of promising resistant germplasm of pulse crops against important nematodes (Green gram) F. Management of major nematode pest in fruit and spices F1. Screening of genotypes/varieties/accessions/root stocks/ wild species of different fruits crops against major plant parasitic nematodes (Banana- R.similis, Guava – M. enterolobii, Papaya- M. incognita, Pomegranate- M. incognita) F2. Management of nematode-wilt disease complex in banana F3. Management of root knot nematode and fungal wilt complex in guava F5. Management of root knot nematode and fungal wilt complex in pomegranate F8. Documentation of nematode infested horticultural nurseries in the state G. Nematode management in protected cultivation systems G1. Management of Meloidogyne incognita infecting cucumber under protected cultivation G2. Efficacy of mycorrhiza in the management of Meloidogyne spp., in cucumber/capsicum under protected cultivation H. Isolation, Evaluation and Mass multiplication of nematode antagonistic microorganisms H2. Shortlisting of the non-pathogenic fungi and bacteria and evaluation against Meloidogyne incognita H3. Evaluation of available bacteria in the microbial collections against test nematode species
Research Accomplishments : (Varieties released /Technologies developed / Patents developed/ Commercialized etc…) Management of rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola on rice v Pasteuria penetrans @ 10 g culture (1×10⁸spores/g)/sq. m.before sowing for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in nursery beds of tomato Pasteuria penetrans @ 10 g culture (1×10⁸spores/g)/sq. m.before sowing for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in nursery beds of brinjal Glomus fasciculatum @ 50 g culture (200 spores/g)/sq. m. before sowing for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in nursery beds of brinjal Glomus fasciculatum @ 50 g culture (200 spores/g)/sq. m. before sowing for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in nursery beds of tomato Pasteuria penetrans @ 10 g (5×10⁷spores/g root powder ) mixed with 200 cc sand and evenly distributed per plant at planting and 45 days after planting for the management of burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis) in banana Paring and pralinage operations in banana before planting for the management of the burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis infesting banana Intercropping tomato with sweet potato cv. Shree Bhadra for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
Awards / Recognitions: Dr. N.G. Ravichandra National Eminent Scientist -2018 (National Environmental Science Academy-New Delhi) National Award of Excellence “Adarsh Vidya Saraswathi Rashtriy Puraskar” ( Global Management Council -Ahmedabad) Editor for the prestigious journal ‘Indian Phytopathology’, Indian Phytopathological Society of India, New Delhi International Editor for the prestigious International journal ‘Research Journal Plant Pathology’, California Editor for the Glacier Journal of Scientific Research, Ahemdabad, India
Facilities Available: Equipment’s for nematode extraction from soil and roots. Diagnosis Population estimation Staining Biochemical and molecular studies Polyhouse Net house Nematode sick plot Dissecting microscopes
Other Activities: Creating nematode awareness among farmers Integrated nematode management in different crops Training programmes for farmers Radio talks TV programmes Extension folders on nematodes and their management
Externally Funded Projects in Operation:
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Staff Profile:

Scientific staff:

	Name	Dr. N.G. Ravichandra
	Designation	Professor and Scheme Head
	Academic Qualification	M.Sc. (Agri.), Ph.D.
	Area of Specialization	Plant Pathology and Nematology
	Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore	10.01.1996
	Date of Joining Scheme /Unit	29.05.2003
	e-mail: University Email ID Other E-mail ID(s)	ravichandrang_3@uasb.edu.in ravichandrang_3@yahoo.co.in
	Telephone with STD Code Mobile	080/2330153 9740418636 / 9480513785
	Name	Dr. T.R. Kavitha
	Designation	Assistant Nematologist
	Academic Qualification	M.Sc. (Agri.), Ph.D.
	Area of Specialization	Plant Pathology and Nematology
	Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore	26.09.2013
	Date of Joining Scheme /Unit	09.03.2019
	e-mail: University Email ID Other E-mail ID(s)	kavitharnaik@uasb.edu.in kavitharnaik@gmail.com
	Telephone with STD Code Mobile	080/2330153 +91 7829185966