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| DEPARTMENT
OF GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING |
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| Head
of the Department |
Dr.
Ram Krishna |
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| Profile
of Dr. Ram Krishna |
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Crop
Breeding work in the State was initiated
as early as in 1904 with the appointment
of an Economic Botanist for Rabi Cereals
at Kanpur. For strengthening the crop breeding
work, three more posts of Economic Botanists
were created at Kanpur for conducting the
research on Oilseeds, Legumes and Vegetables.
Teaching
in Agricultural Botany at undergraduate
and post-graduate level was started in
1932 and 1944, respectively. The Division
of Plant Breeding and Genetics was created
in 1971 in erstwhile U.P. Institute of
Agricultural Sciences, Kanpur. With the
establishment of Chandra Shekhar Azad University
of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur on
March 1, 1975, the division of Plant Breeding
and Genetics was renamed as the “Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding.”
Presently,
the department of Genetics and Breeding
includes the Sections of Rabi Cereals,
Oilseeds, Legumes and other crop units
(Cotton, Maize, Sorghum, Tobacco and Forages)
at Kanpur. These unites are doing their
jobs separately and have developed and
released a good number of high yielding
varieties in these crops particularly in
Wheat, Barley, Oilseeds and Pulses. The
department and ultimately the the University has taken lead in the country in these areas
of research. Most of the varieties released
from this department in various crops have
been recognized as National Varieties.
Department
has the distinction of producing renowned
National and International level scientists
from the very beginning. The recipient
of “World Food Prize” Dr. S.K. Vasal has been the student of this department who received his M.Sc.
(Ag) degree in 1959. His work on “Quality Protein Maize (QPM)” is globally recognized. Renowned personality “Padam Bhushan” Dr. R.B. Singh has also been the student of this department during 1958-60.
He held the key positions of ADG, FAO;
Director, IARI, New Delhi and Chairman,
ASRB.
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| Objectives
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1. To
educate the B.Sc. (Ag) Hons., B.Sc. (Forestry),
M.Sc. (Ag) and Ph.D. students on the recent
trends in Plant Breeding and Genetics and
giving them training on the uses of conventional
and recent tools of crop improvement.
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:2. Conducting
fundamental and applied research on breeding
and genetic aspects of different field crops
for improving their productivity.
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| Education
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The
department imparts teaching at the B.Sc.
(Ag) Hons., B.Sc. (Forestry), M.Sc. (Ag)
and Ph.D. level programmes. At masters
level 13 and at Ph.D. level 3 students
are admitted every year. At U.G. level
teaching is being imparted for four courses
of B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. and three courses of
B.Sc. (Forestry). Besides teaching, the
the M.Sc. (Ag) and Ph.D. students are also
being guided by the competent faculty of
the department for their thesis research programmes. For
specific programmes of crop breeding, the expert scientists
of various crops have been associated to teach the M.Sc.
(Ag) and Ph.D. students.
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| Courses
Offered by the Department |
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U.G.
Courses :- |
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| B.Sc.
(Ag) Hon’s = 11 Credits |
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| Sl.No. |
Courses
No. |
Course |
Credit
hrs. |
Semester |
| 1. |
GPB-101 |
Elements
of Genetics |
3(2+1) |
II |
| 2. |
GPB-201 |
Principles
of Plant Breeding |
3(2+1) |
III |
| 3. |
GPB-202 |
Introduction
to Plant Biotechnology |
2(1+1) |
IV |
| 4. |
GPB-301 |
Breeding
Field Crops |
3(2+1) |
V |
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| B.Sc.
(Forestry – 09 Credits |
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| 1. |
FRS-108 |
Principles
of Tree Breeding & Improvement Methods |
3(2+1) |
II |
| 2. |
AGS-106 |
Elements
of Genetics |
3(2+1) |
I |
| 3. |
AGS-208 |
Biotechnology |
3(2+1) |
III |
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| (A)
Major Courses : M.Sc. (Ag.) |
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| (a)
Core Courses – 13 Credits |
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| Sl.No. |
Course
No. |
Course |
Credit
hrs. |
Semester |
| 1. |
GPB-501 |
Principles
of Genetics |
3(2+1) |
I |
| 2. |
GPB-502 |
Principles
of Cytogenetics |
3(2+1) |
I |
| 3. |
GPB-503 |
Principles
of Plant Breeding |
3(2+1) |
II |
| 4. |
GPB-504 |
Principles
of Quantitative Genetics |
3(2+1) |
II |
| 5. |
GPB-599 |
Seminar |
1(0+1) |
IV |
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| (b)
Optional Courses – 17 Credits |
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| 1. |
GPB-505 |
Molecular
Genetics |
2(2+0) |
II |
| 2. |
GPB-506 |
Breeding
for Crop Quality |
3(2+1) |
III |
| 3. |
GPB-507 |
Breeding
for Stress Resistance |
3(2+1) |
III |
| 4. |
GPB-508 |
Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology |
3(2+1) |
III |
| 5. |
GPB-509 |
Theory
and Advance Plant Breeding |
2(2+0) |
IV |
| 6. |
GPB-510 |
Improvement
of Field Crops I |
2(1+1) |
III |
| 7. |
GPB-511 |
Improvement
of Field Crops II |
2(1+1+ |
IV |
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| (B)Supporting
courses- 10 Credits |
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| 1. |
AES-605 |
Advances
in Agricultural Statistics |
3(2+1) |
I |
| 2. |
SST-502 |
Principles
of Seed Production |
4(2+2) |
I |
| 3. |
ABC-508 |
Biochemistry
of Food Grains, Fruits and Vegetables |
3(2+1) |
III |
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TOTAL-
40 Credits
(C) GPB-600 Thesis 15 Credits
GRAND TOTAL 55 Credits |
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| Ph.D.
Courses : |
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| (A)
Major Courses- 16 Credits |
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| Sl.No. |
Course
No. |
Course |
Credit
hrs. |
Semester |
| 1. |
GPB-601 |
Population
Genetics |
2(2+0) |
I |
| 2. |
GPB-602 |
Mutagenesis |
3(2+1) |
I |
| 3. |
GPB-603 |
Heterosis
Breeding |
3(2+1) |
II |
| 4. |
GPB-604 |
Gene
Regulation |
2(2+0) |
II |
| 5. |
GPB-605 |
Plant
Genetic Resources |
2(2+0) |
III |
| 6. |
GPB-606 |
Applied
Cytogenetics |
3(2+1) |
III |
| 7. |
GPB-699 |
Seminar |
1(0+1) |
III |
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| (B)
Supporting Courses- 10 Credits |
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| Sl.No. |
Course
No. |
Course |
Credit
hrs. |
Semester |
| 1. |
AES-605 |
Advances
in Agricultural Statistics |
3(2+1) |
I |
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| 2. Other
courses from any two departments - 7 Credits |
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(C)
GPB-700 Thesis - 45 Credits
Grand Total 71 Credits |
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| Faculty
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| Sl.No. |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
e-mail/Mobile/Phones |
| 1. |
Dr.
Ram Krishna |
Professor
and Head |
Ph.D. |
rk_dpcsau@yahoo.co.
in 94501352850512-2534130(O), 2533552
(R) |
| 2. |
Dr.
P. Singh |
Professor |
Ph.D. |
9415879247
psingh251247@epatra.com |
| 3. |
Dr.
S.B. Lal Srivastav |
Professor |
Ph.D. |
9450132426 |
| 4. |
Dr.
R.K. Yadav |
Assoc.
Professor |
Ph.D. |
9415153756 |
| 5. |
Dr.
D.N. Bharadwaj |
Assoc.
Professor |
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bharadwaj_csau@yahoo.co.in |
| 6. |
Dr.
Lokendra Singh |
Asstt.
Professor |
M.Sc.
(Ag) |
94501152849 |
| 7. |
Dr.
S.K. Singh |
Asstt.
Professor |
Ph.D. |
Sanjay-edu@rediffimail.com
9935169405 |
| 8. |
Dr.
P.K. Tewari |
Asstt.
Professor |
Ph.D. |
9889162472 |
| 9. |
Dr.
R.P. Vyas |
Asstt.
Professor |
Ph.D. |
rpvyas_csau@rediffmail.com
9415042317 |
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| Important
facilities available in the department |
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The
department has an excellent facility for
teaching of various courses in Genetics & Plant Breeding as required for U.G. and P.G. degree programmes :
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1. Experimentation
:- Excellent facilities for the thesis
research of students are also available in all the major field crops.
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2. Laboratory:-
There are three well-equipped laboratories
in the department for teaching and research work of students.
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3. Crossing
Block :- There is one crossing block in
the department for making crosses in different field crops by M.Sc. (Ag) and Ph.D. students.
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4. Seminar-cum-Conference
Room :- There is one seminar-cum-conference
room in the department for conducting the seminars of the students, Departmental RAC meetings and other scientific conferences.
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5. Computer
facilities :- This department has a Computer
room with internet facility. A lap- top computer with LCD projector is also being provided in the department for effective teaching of PG students and presentation of seminars. A T.V. set for
running the Audio and Video Cassettes of the subject matter is also available.
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6. Departmental
Library Facility :- The department has
a good collection of old and latest books. M.Sc. (Ag) and Ph.D. theses are also maintained in the department. Books
and theses are being issued on loan basis to the students and teachers for abreasting
their scientific knowledge.
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| Future
Thrust : |
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• Regular
course curriculum updating on the recommendation
of ICAR.
• Encouraging students for participation in Seminar/Symposia/Conferences/Trainings
etc. to keep abreast their technical knowledge.
• Advising students for improvement in their writing and communication
skills.
• Enhancing students knowledge by arranging educational tours for
M.Sc. (Ag.) students to different National Institutes and Agricultural Universities.
• Motivating self learning among the PG students.
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| Shining
Stars of the Department |
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| Sl.No. |
Name |
Completed
M.Sc. (Ag) |
Position
held/Achievement |
| 1. |
Dr.
R.S. Dwivedi |
1956 |
Emeritus
Professor, Cell Biology,Harward University |
| 2. |
Dr.
Laxan Singh |
1956 |
Ex.
Director, DPR/IIPR and Ex. Sr. Breeder
ICRISAT |
| 3. |
Dr.
A.N. Asthana |
1959 |
Ex.
Director, IIPR, Kanpur |
| 4. |
Dr.
S.K. Vasal |
1959 |
Sr.
Breeder, CIMMYT and recipient of “World Food Prize” |
| 5. |
Dr.
P.P. Jauhar |
1959 |
Cytogeneticist,
North Dakota State Univ. Fargo, ND,
USA |
| 6. |
Dr.
R.B. Singh |
1960 |
Ex.
Director, IARI, New Delhi, Chairman
ASRB, Ex. ADG, FAO and recipient of “Padam Bhushan” |
| 7. |
Dr.
J.P. Srivastav |
1961 |
Consultant,
World Bank |
| 8. |
Dr.
Shankar Lal |
1962 |
Ex.
ADG, ICAR, New Delhi and Ex. Director,
IIPR, Kanpur |
| 9. |
Dr.
Dharm Singh |
1963 |
Ex.
Director, UP Seed Certification Agency |
| 10. |
Dr.
K.P.S. Chandel |
1963 |
Ex.
Director, NBPGR, New Delhi |
| 11. |
Dr.
R.K. Singh |
1963 |
Ex.
Liasion Officer, IRRI, and author of
famous book on quantitative genetics, “Biometrical Methods In Quantitative Genetic Analysis” |
| 12. |
Dr.
S.B. Singh |
1963 |
Vice-Chancellor,
R.M.L. Awadh Vishwavidayala, Faizabad
and Ex- Managing Director,UPSTDC |
| 13. |
Dr.
B.B. Singh |
1964 |
Sr.
Breeder, IITA, Nigeria |
| 14. |
Dr.
T.N. Khan |
1964 |
Principal
Research Officer, Deptt. of Agriculture,
Australia |
| 15. |
Dr.
S.M. Singh |
1965 |
Scientist,
USA |
| 16. |
Dr.
R.C. Chaudhary |
1965 |
Ex-
Consultant, FAO |
| 17. |
Dr.
S.P. Singh |
1966 |
Professor,
Univ. of Idaho, USA |
| 18. |
Dr.
M.P. Pandey |
1967 |
Director,
CRRI, Cuttack |
| 19. |
Dr.
Phundan Singh |
1967 |
Ex-Director,
CCRI, Nagpur |
| 20. |
Dr.
B.D. Singh |
1967 |
Professor
and author of famous plant breeding
book, “Plant Breeding, Principles & Methods” |
| 21. |
Dr.
J.S. Sindhu |
1967 |
Director,
The Asia and Pacific Seed Association,
Bangkok, Thailand |
| 22. |
Dr.
R.S. Singh |
1967 |
Scientist,
USA |
| 23. |
Dr.
R.J. Singh |
1968 |
Cytogeneticist,
Univ. of Illinois, USA |
| 24. |
Dr.
R.P. Katiyar |
1969 |
Ex –ADG,
Seeds |
| 25. |
Dr.
Banwari Mishra |
1969 |
Director,
DWR, Karnal |
| 26. |
Dr.
M.C. Yadav |
1970 |
Ex-
IAS Officer |
| 27. |
Dr.
N.B. Singh |
1971 |
Agriculture
Commissioner, Govt. of India |
| 28. |
Dr.
Hans Raj Chaudhary |
1971 |
Scientist,
USA |
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| Research
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| Paddy
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A
non-plan project was started in 1971 with
an objective of evolving the varieties
suitable for upland and usar soil and the
other technology for those varieties.
Achievements : Ashwini and Usar-1 varieties have been evolved.
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| Team: |
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| Sl.No. |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
E-mail/
mobile/ phone |
| 1. |
Vacant |
Paddy
Breeder |
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| 2. |
Vacant |
Rice
Chemist |
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| 3. |
Vacant |
Field
Entomologist |
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| 4. |
Vacant |
Asstt.
Agronomist |
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| 5. |
Vacant |
Asstt.
Soil Physicist |
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| 6. |
Vacant |
Assistant
Biochemist |
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| 7. |
Vacant |
Asstt.
Physiologist |
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| 8. |
Dr.
K.N. Dwivedi |
Senior
Botanist/Assoc. Professor |
Ph.D. |
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| 9. |
Dr.
Hari Ram |
Sr.
Chemical Asstt/Assoc. Professor. |
Ph.D. |
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| 10. |
Dr.
Braham Singh |
Sr.
Agronomical Asstt./Assoc. Professor |
Ph.D. |
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Another
ICAR plan project was started in 2006 with
an objective of evolving varieties for
different agro-ecological situation and
development of rice hybrids and the other
technologies for those varieties/hybrids.
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| Achievements
: As per mandate, a beginning has been
made : |
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| Team
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| Sl.No. |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
E-mail/
mobile/ phone |
| 1. |
Dr.
S.N. Pandey |
Jr.
Soil Scientist |
Ph.D. |
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| 2. |
Dr.
G.S. Parihar |
Jr.
Agronomist |
Ph.D. |
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| 3. |
Dr.
V.K. Yadav |
Jr.
Breeder |
Ph.D. |
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Contact
:
Dr.
Ram Krishna
Professor
and Head
Depattment
of Genetics and
Plant Breeding
C.S.
Azad University
of Agri. And
Tech.,
Kanpur-
208 002, U.P.
(INDIA)
e-mail.
rk_dpcsau@yahoo.co.in |
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