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About the Department of Plant Pathology

The Department of Plant Pathology at the ICAR-Accredited School of Agricultural Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and extension education in the field of plant health and disease management. The department focuses on developing highly skilled professionals capable of addressing the challenges of plant diseases, crop protection, food security, biosecurity, and sustainable agriculture. By integrating scientific knowledge with practical field experience, the department prepares students to become competent plant pathologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the agricultural and allied sectors.

Vision

To emerge as a centre of excellence in plant pathology education, research, innovation, and sustainable plant disease management through quality teaching and advanced scientific research.

Mission

  • To impart quality education in Plant Pathology based on the latest ICAR curriculum.
  • To promote innovative research in plant diseases and integrated disease management.
  • To develop eco-friendly and sustainable crop protection technologies.
  • To strengthen university-industry-farmer linkages.
  • To produce competent agricultural professionals with ethical values and leadership qualities.

Academic Programmes

Postgraduate
  • M.Sc. (Agriculture) Plant Pathology
Doctoral
  • Ph.D. Plant Pathology

Research Focus Areas

The department actively conducts research in:

  • Plant Disease Diagnosis
  • Integrated Disease Management (IDM)
  • Plant Mycology and Bacteriology
  • Plant Virology
  • Plant Nematology
  • Seed Pathology
  • Biological Control of Plant Diseases
  • Host Plant Resistance
  • Fungicide Resistance Management
  • Plant-Microbe Interactions
  • Soil-Borne Disease Management
  • Sustainable Crop Protection Technologies

📸 Academic & Research Facilities

Departmental Classrooms & Laboratories

The department is equipped with modern teaching and research laboratories including:

  • Smart Classroom
  • Plant Pathology Laboratory
  • Computer Laboratory for Data Analysis

Research Farm

The Department of Plant Pathology provides extensive hands-on practical training through its instructional and research facilities. Students gain practical experience in disease diagnosis, pathogen isolation, laboratory culturing, disease surveillance, field evaluation, and integrated disease management through practical classes and research experiments. The department equips students with the knowledge and skills required for sustainable crop health management and eco-friendly disease control. At our research farm this experiential learning approach equips students with the skills required for sustainable and climate-resilient crop production with following facilities and activities:

  • Disease Screening Plots
  • Plant Disease Diagnosis
  • Students during Practical Classes
  • Experimental Research Plots
  • Crop Disease Surveillance
  • Laboratory Demonstrations

Extension and Outreach Activities

The department regularly organizes:

  • Farmer Training Programmes
  • Plant Health Awareness Camps
  • Field Days
  • Disease Diagnostic Camps
  • Integrated Disease Management Demonstrations
  • Plant Health Clinics
  • Expert Lectures

These activities promote sustainable plant disease management and strengthen the connection between scientific research and farming communities.

Student Achievements

Our students have consistently excelled in:

  • Agricultural Competitive Examinations
  • National Conferences
  • Research Publications
  • Best Poster Awards
  • Cultural and Sports Activities
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Startup Initiatives

📸 Contact

Department of Plant Pathology
School of Agricultural Sciences
Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun

📧 Email: info@sgrru.ac.in
📧 Admissions: admission@sgrru.ac.in
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