Entomology : : Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology

History:
- First attempt on plant protection was started in 1906 with research work on cotton pink bollworm. In 1921, with creation of Section of Entomologist to Government of Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, led the genesis for the establishment of Entomology Department
- During initial years, the section was mainly responsible for research and teaching activities in the Department of Agricultural Zoology/Entomology and Mr. P.B. Richard was the first Entomologist (1921- Feb 1940) in Government Agricultural College, Kanpur
- Postgraduate classes in Agricultural Zoology and Entomology was started in 1944 under the then Professor and Head Dr. U.S. Sharga (Retired in 1961), Department of Zoology and Entomology.
- Since 1944,on an average, 15 students are being admitted every year in M.Sc. (Ag.) Programme.
- In 1996, a post of Senior Research Professor in Entomology was created.
- In July 1975, it was renamed as Department of Entomology.

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- Mission:
  - To produce technically sound skilled resource persons in the field of Entomology and plant protection.
  - Development of integrated pest management modules for the different crops.
  - Generate technologies to protect the crops for improving the farm production and income to farmers.
  - Provide the solutions for the management of insect & non insect pest in agriculture production

To offer a satisfactory teaching programme in the lines of ICAR to graduate and post graduate students in the subject of Entomology.
To guide research work of M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. students.
To conduct research work on management of noxious crop pests with eco-friendly approach for pest management.
To strengthen the practical laboratory infrastructure and field work, excursions to develop expertise in insect identification.
Development of Integrated Pest Management modules for various cropping system.
To develop IPM modules of important pests in different crops and demonstration through on farm trials.

Salient Achievement of 2020-21

Fortnightly application of 5% NSKE was found superior against the infestation of fruit borer on tomato and bhindi with highest production.
Major insects pests complex along with their natural enemies on Moong bean in relation to changing climatic conditions of UP.
Host plant resistance in brinjal against root knot nematode.
Sizeable increase in yield of sunflower up to 25% due to bee pollination.
Management strategy of rats in fields and godowns.
A number of 22 species of butterfly comprising 4 families were recorded in University campus.
Three Practical Manual Have Been Developed According To 5th Dean Committee.

Extension Activities

Participation in All India Farmer’s Fair organized by University &other agencies. Beside they are imparting training for farmer scientists, extension workers and other stake holders through Goshthies and meetings.
Faculty members of the Department also engaged in Krishak Help Line services
The scientists of Deptt. have been delivering talks on Radio, T.V. and other electronic media and print media.
Training to IAS/PCS probationers given by our staff.

The technical crop protection insides have been deliberated to the farmers of Chandra Shekhar Krishak Samiti by the scientist of Department

Scientists are deputed for delivering technical lecture called by Dy. Director Plant Protection, Joint Director at Mandal and district level.

Kisan Mela and Goshthi organised by State Agriculture Department, invite the Scientists of the Department for giving technical know-how of Entomology to farmers and Department of Agriculture staff.

Other Activities

Our staff was deputed in convocation and conducting semester examination.
Faculty members are also engaged in participating in Pest Surveillance Advisory Committee, Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture Govt. of U.P.
As per Order No. 1622/12.2.12-61/2012 dated 8.6.12 by Additional Director Agriculture (Plant Protection) Lucknow, our scientists are participating as technical advisors to purchase the Agricultural inputs for the supply to the State.
Our scientists represent the technical meetings for discussion in Kharif, Rabi & Zaid Technical Bulletin/ Books review meetings, called by Director Agriculture, Lucknow U.P, from time to time.

Different research programme have been conducted by the faculty of this department in which in the experiment of tomato NSKE 5% found superior to obtained yield of 194.45q/h against major insect pest.

In rice field using treatment with carbofuran 3G @ 0.3g a.i./m2 and soil application @1kg a.i./ha in main field was found most effective to reduce the infestation of nematode.
To overcome from nematode infestation sowing of Okra, mustard/wheat, casterbeen crop rotation was found effective in reducing the population of nematode.

Purpereocillium lilacinum@ 20g/m2 + neem cake@100g m2 applied as soil application was found most effective in reducing soil and root population of nematode in cowpea.

In the experiment of okra combined application of bioagent (seed treatment with Purpereocillium lilacinum @ 2.5ml/kg +P.chlamydosporium @ 2.5ml/kg along with soil application of FYM @ 2 ton/ha) was most effective in reducing soil and root population of M. incognita.nematode
This department organized two field day/ nematode awareness day in District Jalaun.
Conducted and successfully organized a project funded by NIPHM, Hyderabad on Impact of Indiscriminate use of Chemical Fertilizer and Pesticides
Two scientists were awarded two prestigious awards.

Three practical manual have been developed according to 5th Dean Committee.

Extension Activities

Participation in All India Farmer’s Fair organized by University &other agencies. Beside they are imparting training for farmer scientists, extension workers and other stake holders through Goshthies and meetings.
Faculty members of the Department also engaged in Krishak Help Line services
The scientists of Deptt. have been delivering talks on Radio, T.V. and other electronic media and print media.
Training to IAS/PCS probationers given by our staff.

The technical crop protection insides have been deliberated to the farmers of Chandra Shekhar Krishak Samiti by the scientist of Department

Scientists are deputed for delivering technical lecture called by Dy. Director Plant Protection, Joint Director at Mandal and district level.

Kisan Mela and Goshthi organised by State Agriculture Department, invite the Scientists of the Department for giving technical know-how of Entomology to farmers and Department of Agriculture staff.

Other Activities

Our staff was deputed in convocation and conducting semester examination.
Faculty members are also engaged in participating in Pest Surveillance Advisory Committee, Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture Govt. of U.P.
As per Order No. 1622/12.2.12-61/2012 dated 8.6.12 by Additional Director Agriculture (Plant Protection) Lucknow, our scientists are participating as technical advisors to purchase the Agricultural inputs for the supply to the State.
Our scientists represent the technical meetings for discussion in Kharif, Rabi & Zaid Technical Bulletin/ Books review meetings, called by Director Agriculture, Lucknow U.P, from time to time.

Facilities AvailableButterfly Park:A butterfly park is a dedicated space designed to conserve and showcase various butterfly species in a natural habitat. These parks typically feature lush gardens filled with nectar-rich flowers, host plants for caterpillars, and controlled environments to support butterfly breeding. Facilities include walk-through enclosures, where visitors can observe butterflies up close, educational centers with information on butterfly life cycles, and research labs for entomological studies. It serves as vital hub for education, recreation, and conservation efforts.

Rodents Management units:These units are equipped with advanced monitoring systems, rodent-proofing materials, and eco-friendly pest control solutions. It offers services such as rodent identification, population assessment, and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, which include traps, bait stations, and biological control methods. It provides public awareness programs and training workshops on rodent prevention and sanitation practices.

Departmental Library:A departmental library is a specialized facility that provides subject-specific resources to students, faculty, and researchers. It is equipped with a vast collection of textbooks, reference materials, research papers, and digital databases relevant to a particular discipline. Facilities also include reading rooms, computer workstations, photocopying and printing services, and online access to e-books and journals.

Committee hall:A Committee Hall is a well-equipped space designed for meetings, conferences, and official discussions. It includes facilities such as comfortable seating, audio-visual systems, projectors, microphones, and internet connectivity. Some halls also have soundproofing, air conditioning, and video conferencing setups, ensuring a professional environment for decision-making and collaborative discussions.

Storage Insect Laboratory: A Storage Insect Laboratory is a specialized facility dedicated to studying and controlling insects that infest stored products, such as grains, seeds, and packaged foods. It is equipped with climate-controlled chambers for insect breeding, microscopes for species identification, and advanced monitoring systems to track pest behavior. Facilities also include chemical and biological testing units, fumigation research areas, and integrated pest management (IPM) development sections.

Undergraduate Laboratory:U.G.Lab is a dedicated facility designed for practical learning and hands-on experimentation in various scientific disciplines. These are equipped with essential instruments, laboratory benches, microscopes, chemical reagents, and computing resources to support undergraduate students in their coursework.

Postgraduate Laboratories: Advanced research facilities designed to support postgraduate and doctoral students in specialized research. These labs are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, high-precision analytical tools, and computational resources for in-depth research. Facilities also includededicated workstations, climate-controlled chambers, advanced microscopy units, and biochemical analyzers.

Smart Class Room:Smart Classroom is a technologically enhanced learning space designed to improve teaching and student engagement through digital tools. It is equipped with interactive whiteboard, high-resolution projectors, audio-visual systems, and internet-enabled computers for dynamic presentations. Facilities also include smart podiums, digital attendance systems, video conferencing setups, and cloud-based learning platforms for seamless access to educational content. It revolutionizes education by making lessons more interactive, engaging, and accessible for students.

Nematodes Sick Micro-plot:A Nematode Sick Plot is a specialized research facility used for studying plant-parasitic nematodes and their impact on crops. These plots are artificially infested with specific nematode species to analyze their life cycle, population dynamics, and interaction with host plants under natural field conditions. Facilities include controlled irrigation systems, soil sampling stations, and monitoring tools to track nematode activity.

Insectary: An insectary is a specialized facility designed for the breeding, rearing, and study of insects under controlled conditions. It is equipped with climate-controlled rooms, incubators, and breeding chambers to maintain optimal temperature, humidity, and light for insect development. It includes insect cages, feeding stations, and observation tools to monitor insect behavior, growth, and reproduction.

Apiculture Unit: An Apiculture Unit is a specialized facility to study and management of honeybee colonies for honey production, pollination, and research. It is equipped with beekeeping tools such as hives, frames, smokers, protective gear, and honey extractors also offers training programs, workshops, and demonstrations on beekeeping practices.

Sericulture Unit:A Sericulture Unit is a specialized facility dedicated to the cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk. It is equipped with controlled environments to optimize temperature, humidity, and light for silkworm rearing. It includes plantations for feeding the silkworms, rearing trays, and cocoon harvesting equipment. It also features incubation rooms, spinning machines, and laboratories for quality control and research on silkworm breeding, disease management, and silk processing.

IPM Lab: An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Lab is a specialized facility focused on researching and implementing sustainable pest control methods. The lab is equipped with tools for pest identification, monitoring systems, and advanced equipment for analyzing pest populations, behaviour, and resistance patterns. The IPM lab also houses research on the environmental impact of pesticides and alternative pest control solutions, promoting eco-friendly practices.

Bio-control Lab: Bio-control Lab is a facility focused on studying and developing natural pest control methods using organisms like predators, parasites, and pathogens. It is equipped with culture rooms for breeding bio-control agents, microscopes for species identification, and controlled environments for testing their effectiveness in managing pest populations sustainably.

Predators and Parasitoids facility is designed for breeding and studying beneficial insects used in biological pest control. It includes controlled rearing chambers, climate-regulated incubators, and observation units for monitoring insect behaviour. These facilities support sustainable agriculture by mass-producing natural enemies of pests for eco-friendly pest management.
Bio-pesticides facility is dedicated to developing and producing eco-friendly pest control solutions derived from natural sources like bacteria, fungi, and plant extracts. It includes fermentation units, microbial culture labs, formulation area, and quality testing sections.

KisanMela:KisanMela at a university is an agricultural fair organized to educate and support farmers by showcasing modern farming techniques, innovative technologies, and improved crop varieties. The stall showcasing plant-protection orientated activates included promotion of sustainable insect control through integrated pest management (IPM) and eco-friendly solutions for better crop protection.

Course offered

Undergraduate Courses: (As per VI Deans Committee)

B.Sc. Ag (Hons)
Introductory Biology (Remedial Course)	ENT111	1 (1+0) I Semester
Fundamental of Entomology	ENT121	3 (2+1) II Semester
Bio-pesticides	SEC122	2 (0+2) II Semester
Beneficial Insect Farming	SEC211	2 (0+2) III Semester
Pests of Crops and Stored and their Management	ENT 311	3 (2+1) V Semester
B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons)
Introductory Biology (Remedial Course)	ENT111	1 (1+0) I Semester
Pests Management of Horticulture crops	PPH221	3 (2+1) IV Semester
Forestry
Forest Pest and Disease	NRM311	3 (2+1) V Semester

Undergraduate Courses: (As per V Deans Committee)

B.Sc. Ag (Hons)
Introductory Biology (Remedial Course)	ENT111	1 (1+0) I Sem
Fundamental of Entomology	ENT121	3 (2+1) II Sem
Pests of Crops and Stored and their Management	ENT 311	3 (2+1) V Sem
Management of Beneficial Insect	ENT 321	2 (1+1) VI Sem
Commercial Bee keeping	ELP 421	10 (0+10) VIII Sem
B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons)
Fundamental of Entomology	PPH212	3 (2+1) III Sem
Nematodes Pest of Horticulture Crops and their Management	PPH213	2(1+1) III Sem
Insect Pests of Fruits, Plantation Medicinal & Aromatic Crops	PPH221	3 (2+1) IV Sem
Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac Culture	PPH321	2(1+1) V Sem
Insect Pests of Vegetable ornamental and Spice crops	PPH321	3 (2+1) VI Sem

Postgraduate Courses: (As per BSMA)

Major Courses (20 credit)
Insect morphology	ENT 501	3 (2+1) I Semester
Insect anatomy and physiology	ENT 502	3 (2+1) I Semester
Insect taxonomy	ENT 503	3 (2+1) I Semester
Insect ecology	ENT 504	3 (2+1) I Semester
Biological control of insect pests and weeds	ENT 505	3 (2+1) II Semester
Toxicology of insecticides	ENT 506	3 (2+1) II Semester
Concepts of integrated pest management	ENT 508	2 (2+0) III Semester
Sub Total		20(13+7)
Minor Courses (8 credit)
Plant Nematology	PPA 504	3(2+1) II Semester
Disease of field and Medicinal Crops	PPA 515	3(2+1) III Semester
Biological control of plant disease	PPA 513	2(1+1) IV Semester
Sub Total		8(5+3)
*Supporting Courses (6 Credit) (Mandatory, Mandatory, Choose only 3 credit)**
Experimental Designs	AES 511*	3(2+1) II Semester
Host Plant Resistance	ENT507**	2(1+1) I Semester
Post-Harvest Entomology	ENT511**	2(1+1) III Semester
Techniques in Plant Protection	ENT515**	1(0+1) III Semester
Plant quarantine, Biosafety and Biosecurity	ENT520**	2(2+0) II Semester
Sub Total		06
Seminar	ENT591	1(0+1) IV Semester
Research	ENT599	30(0+30) IV Semester
Sub Total		70

Ph.D. COURSES: (as per BSMA)

Major Courses
Insect physiology and nutrition	ENT602	3 (2+1) I Semester
Insect ecology and diversity	ENT603	3 (2+1) I Semester
Bio-inputs for pest management	ENT605	3 (2+1) II Semester
Insect toxicology and residues	ENT606	3 (2+1) II Semester
Sub Total		12(8+4)
Minor Course (6 credit)
Insect phylogeny and systematics	ENT 601	3(1+2) I Semester
Molecular basis of host pathogen interaction	PPA604	3(2+1) II Semester
Sub Total		06(3+3)
Supporting Courses
Advanced statistics methods	AES 604	3 (2+1) I Semester
Advanced design of experiments	AES 612	3(2+1) II Semester
Integrated Pest Management	ENT610	2(2+0) III Semester
Sub Total		05
Seminar I	ENT691	1(0+1) III Semester
Seminar II	ENT692	1(0+1) IV Semester
Research	ENT699	75(0+75)
Grand Total		100