| Sl.No. | Name of the Project | Funding Agency | PI | Co-PI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of early high yielding, multiple disease resistant and drought tolerant Faba bean early varieties in India | ICARDA, (South Asia and China Regional Program) | Prof. M.K.Pandit | Prof. B.N.Panja |
| 2 | Isolation of mutant with exerted stigma and anther non-dehiscence character in ps-2 functional male sterile line of tomato for hybrid seed production | BRNS, Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, Govt. of India | Prof. P. Hazra | Prof.A. Chattopadhyay |
| 3 | Enhancement of nutritional quality of tomato by increasing lycopene and anthocyanin contents through mutant genes | Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India | Prof. P. Hazra | Prof.A. Chattopadhyay |
| 4 | Molecular and biochemical characterization of three fruit pigment enhancing mutant genes (hp, ogc and dg) in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) | Dept.of Biotechnology, GOI, Bio-CARe programme of “Woman scientist” | Dr. Harsata Pal | Prof. P. Hazra (Mentor) |
| 5 | Model Centre on Floricultural Excellence | Dept. of Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, ( RKVY) GOWB. | Prof. P. Hazra | Prof. R. S. Dhua (Technical Head), Dr. R. Sadhukhan (Convenor) |
| 6 | Nuclear-intervened molecular breeding and in vitro culture for increasing yield and phytomedicine production in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) | Component three of the RNARC (Regional Nuclear Agricultural Research Centre) financed by BRNS, BARC, GOI | Prof. P. Hazra | Dr. C. Karak |
| 7 | All India Network Research Project on Onion and Garlic | I.C.A.R., Govt. of India | Prof T K Maity | |
| 8 | Kharif Onion- a potential crop for economic upliftment of rural farming community of western parts of West Bengal | Paschimanchal UnnayanParshad, Govt. of W.B | Prof T K Maity | Prof. S. B. Chattopadhyay and Prof. Umesh Thapa |
| 9 | Evaluation of new fertigation grade Water Soluble Fertilizers on growth and yield of Okra | Zuari Rotem, Jaikissan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, Goa | Prof T K Maity | |
| 10 | Study on Efficacy of Biozyme on reduction of fertilizer dose on some important vegetables | Biostadt India Limited, Mumbai | Prof T K Maity | |
| 11 | NICRA project on Real Time Pest Surveillance on Tomato | ICAR, New Delhi | Dr. S. Dutta | Prof. Arup Chattopadhyay |
| 12 | Validation of DUS testing guidelines for pointed gourd | PPV & FR Authority, GOI | Prof. Arup Chattopadhyay | Dr. S. Dutta |
| 13 | Food and Nutritional Security of Tribals through Vegetable Farming” under TSP programme | ICAR, New Delhi | Prof. Arup Chattopadhyay | Dr. S. Dutta |
| 14 | Collaborative project on Agro-biodiversity: Evaluation and use in Prioritized crop-Okra | ICAR, New Delhi (through NBPGR) | Prof. Arup Chattopadhyay | Dr. S. Dutta, Dr. A.K. Mondal |
| 15 | Evaluation of some hybrid vegetable varieties | Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd | Prof. M. K. Pandit | |
| 16 | Model development for sustainable baby corn-vegetables intercropping system | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata | Prof. M. K. Pandit | Dr. S. Adhikary(ISI) |
| 17 | Evaluation of Bioefficacy of Ethephon 39% SL on Tomato and Pineapple | Crystal phosphorous Ltd, Azadpur, Delhi | Prof. S.N.Ghosh | Prof. Umesh Thapa |
| 18 | Bio-efficacy evaluation of Ethephon 39%SLon Tomato | M/S United Chemicals , Delhi | Prof. U.Thapa | Prof. A. R. Mandal |
| 19 | Bio-efficacy study of Physio-activator (Optenine) in Tomato, Eggplant and Bio-stimultant (Pilatus) on Onion and Potato | Arystra Life Science India Ltd.Mumbai | Prof. U.Thapa | Prof. M. K.Nanda |
| 20 | All India Coordinated Research Project on Vegetable Crops(ongoing) | ICAR, New Delhi | Prof. Arup Chattopadhyay | Dr. A.K. Mandal |
| 21 | Applied mutagenesis by gamma rays in Snake gourd (Trichosanthes anguina L.) (O) | Bhaba Atomic Research Centre , BRNS, Trombay, GOI | Prof.M.K.Pandit | - |
| 22 | Viruses of Crops and Weeds in India (A higher education link project between IACR, Rothamsted & BCKV) (C) | Dept. of International Development, UK | Prof. S. Mukhopadhyay & R. T. Plumb | Prof. M.K.Pandit |
| 23 | NHM Project on Plant Health Clinic (C) | Directorate of Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, Govt. of WB. | - | Prof. M.K.Pandit |
| 24 | NHM Project on establishment of model nursery(C) | Directorate of Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, Govt. of WB | - |
Prof. M.K.Pandit (Associated Scientist) |
| 25 | Sustainable farming system to enhance and ensure livelihood security of the poor in Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore districts of West Bengal”.[NAIP-Component-3] (C) | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India | Dr. A. Roy |
Prof. M.K.Pandit |
| 26 | Evaluation of FLAMBERGE biostimulant for growth & yield in Chilli(O) | ADAMA India Private Limited, Hyderabad | Prof. M. K. Pandit | - |
| 27 | Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity studies of insecticides against insect-pests of vegetable crops(C) | Sumitomo Chemical India | Dr. B.Das | Prof. M.K.Pandit |
| 28 | Field studies with various biological products “ Bolt GR, and Proventus DS in Chilli (ongoing) | M/S Novozymes South (Asia ) Pvt.Ltd. | Dr. P. Choudhuri | |
| 29 | Evaluation of Ambition as biostimulant in Chilli Crop | Bayer Crop science Limited | Dr. P. Choudhuri | |
| 30 | Evaluation of Ambition as biostimulant in Tomato Crop | Bayer Crop science Limited | Dr. P. Choudhuri | |
| 31 | Evaluation of Bayfolan Algae as Biostimulant in Chilli Crop | Bayer Crop science Limited | Dr. C. Karak | |
| 32 | Evaluation of Bayfolan Algae as Biostimulant in Tomato Crop | Bayer Crop science Limited | Dr. C. Karak | |
| 33 | Establishment of mother block of major and minor fruits for generation of elite planting materials and public motivation for utilization of fallow up lands in Paschimanchal for income generation (completed). |
ATMA, Bankura, Dept. Of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal |
Mr. Sanjay Bairagi
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List of Workshop, Summer school, conference, symposia etc organised in last 10 years
- National Webinar on “Future thrust in vegetable production for livelihood security-a global perspective” held on 20th August, 2021 through virtual mode organized by Department of Vegetable Science, Faculty of Horticulture, BCKV.
- National Seminar on Vegetables for Livelihood and Nutritional Security under changing Climate Scenario “ organised by Dept. of Vegetable Science, BCKV, FACC, Kalyani, West Bengal. 6-7 December,2018.
- Organized three training programmes for the tribal farmers under TSP region. A Soil borne pathogen Awareness Day was organized (AICRP on Vegetable Crops) involving more than 150 tribal farmers at BCKV, Kalyani on 22.09.17.
- A FIELD DAY on Improved package of practices of vegetable crops was organized by AICRP on Vegetable Crops involving 125 tribal farmers on 02.02.18.
- A training programme involving 135 tribal farmers on Recent Production and Protection Technologies was organized by AICRP on Vegetable Crops at Illambazar, Birbhum on 20.03.2017.
- Besides more than 40 Field Days were organized at research plot of the project organized by Department of Agriculture/Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal, NABARD, KVKs , NGOs etc during this period.
- Hands on Training programme on Recent Advances on Mutation Breeding for Crop Improvement sponsored by BRNS, DAE, Govt. of India jointly organized by Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai at FACC, Lake Hall, Kalyani, BCKV during 20-30 January, 2020
Various academic activities in last 10 years (to be added more)
- Organized seminars/symposia and Group meeting
- Organized training for the scientists, SMS of KVKs, and farmers
- Published books, book chapters, training manuals, booklets/leaflets, research papers in peer reviewed journals etc.