Introduction
The Department of Entomology came into existence with the start of under graduate teaching in agriculture leading to B. Sc. (Ag.) degree in the year 2001 with Entomology as one of the compulsory subject under the college of Agriculture. It was fortunate that the establishment of this Department was entrusted in the able hands of late. Dr. H.S. Verma, Professor in 2001. Dr. C. S. Prasad, Professor a known name in Indian Entomology joined this Department in 2001 as an Associate Professor, Entomology; this signified a rich biological agent production and intensive study of the life history of insect pests of this region and teaching in the field of applied Entomology.
Sufficient addition was made in applied as well as fundamental researches after Dr. S.K. Sachan & Dr. Gaje Singh joined this Department as Professor. Separate research laboratories of biological control, white grub and aquaculture were established. The faculty strength of the department was increased with the appointment of three teachers namely Dr. D.V. Singh, Professor, Dr. Hem Singh, Associate Professor and Dr. Rajendra Singh, Associate Professor. The faculty strength increased further during 2019 with the appointment of Dr. D.N. Mishra, as Professor & Head. A number of distinguished national & international scientists have been visiting this department during this period. At present the total strength of teachers and scientists is 06, composed of 4 Professors & 2 Associate Professor.
About the Department
The Department of Entomology within the College of Agriculture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut has unique is one of the most important in the country, tracing its origin to the Entomology. Department started in 2000 with the establishment of this University by the Government of U.P. to suggest insects-pests control solutions to the farmers. The mandates of this Department are teaching, research and extension.
While there are always more peaks to be scale the Department which had the mandate of finding solutions to insects-pests problems has fulfilled its objectives to a great extent, It can proudly claim to have found solutions to most of the insect-pests problems niggling all farming systems in Utter Pradesh.
A major achievement of the Department has been balance achievement in pursuing both the basic and applied aspects of agricultural entomology. The Department is particularly proud of its achievements in taxonomy, Life table studies (white grubs, sericulture etc), biological control and ecological aspects in Entomology.
The Department of Entomology came into existence with the start of B. Sc. (Ag.) degree in the year 2001 with an objective of achieving excellence in teaching Entomology to under-graduate students, conducting problem oriented research of farmers. The department started M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology and Ph. D. programme in 2003 and 2005 respectively. This is essentially provided basic and applied science curricula and specialized skills for the profitable employment. The students of this program not only do extremely well nationally but also internationally. Almost all students qualified the competition like ASRB NET and CSIR NET and ICAR JRF and SRF examinations and also found placements in premier National/International Institutes.
Vision
The Department of Entomology strives to be a network of faculty, staff and students that creates a culture of excellence resulting in the Department being one of the pr-eminent entomological teachings, research and extension organizations in the country.
Mandate
We embrace discovery, transitional and applied entomological research from levels of ecological landscapes to biological molecules. The department provides exciting experience yet scientifically, agriculturally and environmentally relevant research and training as part of undergraduate and graduate instruction from a Faculty of nationally recognized scholars who contemplate our science from a global perspective.
Department Profile
Department is working in the field of crop protection by using IPM, Biological, Microbial and botanical control of insect-pests with special reference to cereal, sugarcane, vegetable, pulses, and horticulture crops. Entomology department also working in the field of mulberry types of sericulture.
Highlights of research undertaken by the Department
Thrust Areas
Laboratory Facilities
Guest Lectures
| S.No. | Name of the Visitor/ Speaker | Context of Visit and/or Topic of Lecture | Name of the Sponsoring Department | Date of Visit/Lecture |
| 1. | Dr. Anuj Bhatnagar, Principal Scientist, CPRI, Modipuram, Meerrut | Biological control Agents | Department of Entomology | 2016 |
| 2. | Dr. H.S. Singh, Principal Scientist, NCIPM, New Delhi | Threat to Fruit Security | Department of Entomology | 2018 |
| 3. | Dr. Subash Chandra Verma.Principal Scientist Dr. Y.S.P.U.A.F, Nauni,Solan,H.P. | Classical biological control | Department of Entomology | 2018 |
Prominent Alumni with latest Correspondence Address
Dr. Mange Ram, Assistant Professor, Entomology, R.K.P.G. Collage, Shamli.(UP)
Dr. Lomesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Entomology H.A.U, Hisar (HR)
Dr.Devandra Yadav, Assistant Professor, Entomology Devariya (UP)
Awards/ Honors Received by the Faculty Members
Dr. D. V. Singh, Professor
Units of the Department
Bio-control Laboratory : PRODUCTION OF HOST/BIO-AGENTS
Mass production of natural enemies and their laboratory hosts were carried out at Biocontrol Laboratory, Meerut. The culture of the host insect, Corcyra cephalonica, Helicoverpa armigera, Galleria mellonella and local isolates of different bio-agents – Trichogramma (5 species), Chrysoperla carnea, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Nomuraea sp. and HaNPV, Heterorhabditis indica and Steinernema sp. were maintained in the laboratory for dissemination to the farmers for field use as per their requirements.
Fish Demonstration and Research Unit
The Fish Demonstration and Research Unit established in 2007 at S.V.P University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India is working especially in the Inland Fisheries Sector, catering needs of the farmers to trained in fish technology, transferring the technologies to fish culturists and entrepreneurs including research. Total no. of stock ponds are four in which the culture of fishes are being done. Presently there are six species being cultured under all four ponds. The detail of different species are as follows Indian major carps i.e Rohu(Labeo rohita),Catla(Catla catla),Nain(Cirrhinus mrigala),Exotic carp i.e Silver carps(Hypophthalimichthys molitrix),Grass carps(Ctenopharygngodon idella),Common carps(Cyprinus carpio).
The Fish Demonstration and Research Unit have played a role in the establishment of fish farming in inland sector of the Western U.P. A number of modern fish farms have been established by the farmers. Integrated fish farming has also been taken up. A number of the fish seed hatcheries have also been constructed in the private sector by farmers. The farm facilities of the unit provide opportunity for conducting fish farming and demonstration of frontline technologies to fish culturists.
The Fish Demonstration and Research Unit is now emphasizing on the development and management of fisheries in the freshwater resources. Special emphasis is being put on the transfer of technology for the culture and hatchery seed production of carp fish species.
The Fish Demonstration and Research Unit have farm facilities for culture as well as demonstration work. It can provide facilities to the corporates for testing of feeds, growth promoters, inducing agents, immune enhancers, aquaculture equipments such as aerators etc. on payment basis. The Fish Demonstration and Research Unit have a circular carp hatchery also.
1st semester
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Course No. |
Name of the course |
Credit hours |
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M .Sc.(Ag) |
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ENT-501 |
Insect morphology |
2(1+1) |
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ENT-502 |
Insect Anatomy, Physiology & Nutrition |
3(2+1) |
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ENT-504 |
Classification of Insects |
3(2+1) |
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ENT-506 |
Insect Pathology |
2(1+1) |
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ENT-508 |
Toxicology of Insecticides |
3(2+1) |
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ENT-510 |
Principles of Integrated Pest Management |
2(1+1) |
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ENT-518 |
Techniques in plant Protection |
1(1+0) |
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ENT-599 |
Master Research |
- |
|
P h. D. Course |
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ENT-602 |
Immature Stages of Insects |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-603 |
Advanced insect physiology |
2 (2+0) |
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ENT-611 |
Molecular Approaches in Entomological Research |
2 (1+1) |
|
ENT-692 |
Doctoral Seminar II |
1 |
|
ENT-699 |
Doctoral research |
- |
2nd semester
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Course No. |
Name of the course |
Credit hours’ |
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M .Sc.(Ag) |
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ENT-505 |
Insect ecology |
2(1+1) |
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ENT-507 |
Biological control of crop pest and weeds |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-511 |
Pest of field crops |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-513 |
Storage entomology |
2 (1+1) |
|
ENT-519 |
Commercial entomology |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-591 |
Master seminar |
1 |
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ENT-599 |
Master research |
- |
|
P h.D. Course |
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|
ENT-509 |
Plant resistance to insects |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-605 |
Insect behaviour |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-606 |
Recent trends in biological controls |
2 (1+1) |
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ENT-612 |
Advanced integrated pest management |
2 (1+1) |
|
ENT-691 |
Doctoral seminar |
1 |
|
ENT-699 |
Doctoral research |
- |
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Area Of Interest/Specialization: | IPM of Sugarcane, pulses & Storage Insects etc. |
| Email: | gsduhoon@yahoo.com |
| Phone No: | 9411958126 |
| Profile: | View Profile |
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Area Of Interest/Specialization: | Entomology |
| Email: | rajendrasingh5@yahoo.com |
| Phone No: | 9457396755 |
| Profile: | View Profile |
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Area Of Interest/Specialization: | I. P. M in Vegetable |
| Email: | dvsingh20111@gmail.com |
| Phone No: | 09411264592, 08218170772 |
| Profile: | View Profile |
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Area Of Interest/Specialization: | Entomology |
| Email: | hemsingh1972@yahoo.com |
| Phone No: | 9719377902 |
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Research Project:
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S.N. |
Name of the Project |
Funding Agency |
Name of P.I. |
Year |
Status/ Completed |
Total |
Progress |
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1 |
Toxic Effects of insecticides in honey bee/ honey and empowerment of small and marginal farmers. |
DST-New Delhi |
Dr.G.Singh (Mentor) |
2017-21 |
Completed |
24.27 Lacs |
Results are preparing |
|
2 |
Creation of seed infrastructure facilities under SMSP |
Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India |
Dr.G.Singh
|
2020-21 |
Going on |
52.50 lacs |
Map is prepared |
|
3 |
Assessment of yield losses due to aphid in Brassica crops |
DRMR |
Dr. D. V. Singh, Dr. D.N.Mishra |
2020-21 |
Completed |
15,000 |
Trial was conducted |
|
4 |
Bio-Intensive IPM module for management of mustard aphid |
DRMR |
Dr. D. V. Singh, Dr. D.N.Mishra |
2020-21 |
Completed |
15,000 |
Trial was conducted |
|
5 |
Bio-efficacy of newer insecticides against mustard aphid |
DRMR |
Dr. D. V. Singh, Dr. D.N.Mishra |
2020-21 |
Completed |
15,000 |
Trial was conducted |
|
6 |
Eco friendly IPM of Gladiolus |
UPCST, Lucknow |
Dr. D. V. Singh |
2022-23 |
Ongoing |
11.94 |
Ongoing |
|
7 |
Establishment of “Centre of Excellence on Basmati Rice” As Co.P.I |
UPCAR Govt. of U.P |
Dr. Hem Singh |
2018-2021 |
Ongoing |
|
Experimental work on basmati Rice is going on |
|
8 |
Development validation and dissemination of IPM technology for major insect pest of mango |
ICAR-NRCIPM, New Delhi |
Co P.I Dr Rajendra Singh, |
2020 |
Ongoing |
2.25 |
Success fully |
|
9 |
Bio-efficacy and phytotoxicity of GPI-1820 (Granular insecticide) against insect pests of Sugarcane |
M/s. UPL Limited,, B/2, Bandra Village, Bandra East, Mumbai-400051. |
PI-Dr Rajendra Singh, Dr. D.N.Mishra |
2021 |
On Going |
13.99 |
Success fully |
|
10 |
Bio-efficacy of UPST 119 as sett treatment against insect pests of Sugarcane i.e. white grub, early shoot borer, termite and cut worm |
M/s. UPL Limited,, B/2, Bandra Village, Bandra East, Mumbai-400051. |
PI-Dr Rajendra Singh, Dr. D.N.Mishra |
2022 |
On Going |
12.00 |
Success fully |
Extension Activities
Other Activities
Time Table (Ist Semester)
|
Course |
Class Schedule |
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Number |
Title |
Credit hrs. (L-T-P) |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
|
ENT-501 |
Insect morphology |
2(1+1) |
|
|
11.45-12.35 (DV) |
2-4 (DV) |
|
|
|
ENT-502 |
Insect Anatomy, Physiology & Nutrition |
3(2+1) |
2-4 (HS) |
|
10.50-11.40 (HS) |
11.45-12.35 (HS) |
|
|
|
ENT-504 |
Classification of Insects |
3(2+1) |
|
11.45-12.35 (RS) |
9.55-10.45 (RS) |
|
2-4(RS) |
|
|
ENT-506 |
Insect Pathology |
2(1+1) |
|
2-4 (RS) |
|
|
9.55-10.45 (RS) |
|
|
ENT-508 |
Toxicology of Insecticides |
3(2+1) |
10.50-11.40 2-4 (GS) |
|
|
|
10.50-11.40 (GS) |
|
|
ENT-510 |
Principles of Integrated Pest Management |
2(1+1) |
|
|
2-4 (DV) |
|
11.45-12.35 (DV) |
|
|
ENT-518 |
Techniques in plant Protection |
1(1+0) |
3-5 (HS) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ENT-602 |
Immature Stages of Insects |
2 (1+1) |
|
11.45-12.35 2-4 (DV) |
|
|
|
|
|
ENT-603 |
Advanced insect physiology |
2 (2+0) |
|
10.50-11.40 (GS) |
|
11-12(GS) |
|
|
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ENT-611 |
Molecular Approaches in Entomological Research |
2 (1+1) |
11.45-12.35 (RS) |
|
10.50-12.35 (RS) |
|
|
|
|
ENT-692 |
Doctoral Seminar II |
1 |
9.55-10.45 (GS/RS) |
|
|
|
|
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IInd Semester
|
Course |
Class Schedule |
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Number |
Title |
Credit hrs. (L-T-P) |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
|
ENT-505 |
Insect Ecology (Dr D.V. Singh)
|
2(1+1) |
|
|
9.55-10.45 |
|
2.00-4.30 |
|
|
ENT-507 |
Biological control of crop pest and weeds (Dr .Hem Singh) |
2 (1+1) |
|
2.00-4.30 |
|
|
10.50-11.40 |
|
|
ENT-121 |
Fundamental of Entomology A Batch (DVS), B Batch (HS) |
4(3+1) |
9.00-950 (B)
|
10.50-11.40 (B) 9.00-950 (A) 3.00-5.00 (A1) |
9.00-950 (B) 3.00-5.00 (A2) |
9.00-950 (A)
|
10.00-12.00 (B2) 9.00-950 (A) |
10.00-12.00 (B1) |
|
ENT-321 |
Management of Beneficial insects A Batch (R.S.) B Batch (R.S.) |
2 (1+1) |
10.00-12.00 (A1) 3.00-5.00 (B1) |
10.00-12.00 (A2)
|
3.00-5.00 (B2)
|
1.00-2.00 (A) 9.00-950 (B) |
|
|
|
ENT-509 |
Plant Resistance to Insect ( Dr. G. Singh)
|
2 (1+1) |
10.50-11.40 2.00-4.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ENT-511 |
Pest of field crops (Dr. Rajendra Singh)
|
2 (1+1) |
|
|
|
10.50-11.40 |
2.00-4.30 |
|
|
ENT-513 |
Storage Entomology (Dr. Hem Singh)
|
2 (1+1) |
|
|
11.45-12.35 |
|
2.0-4.30 |
|
|
ENT-519 |
Commercial Entomology (Dr. Hem Singh)
|
2 (1+1) |
|
|
11.45-13.50 |
|
2.0-4.30 |
|
|
ENT-605 |
Insect Behaviour (Dr . G. Singh) |
2 (1+1) |
|
|
10.50-11.40 2.00-4.00 |
|
|
|
|
ENT-606 |
Recent Trends in Biological Control (Dr. Rajendra Singh)
|
2 (1+1) |
|
|
|
2.0-4.30 |
10.50-11.40 |
|
|
ENT-612 |
Advanced Integrated Pest Management (Dr. D.V. Singh/Dr. Hem Singh)
|
2 (1+1) |
|
11.45-12.35 |
|
2.00-4.30 |
|
|
|
ENT-591 |
Master Seminar (Dr. Rajendra Singh/ Dr .D.V. Singh) |
1 |
|
|
|
|
11.45-12.35 |
|
|
ENT-691 |
Doctoral Seminar-I (Hem. Singh /Dr G.. Singh) |
1 |
|
|
|
|
11.45-12.35 |
|