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Dr. S.D. Ramteke
has seven years of experience in stress physiology. He worked on chickpea
crop to found out drought tolerance genotype for his Ph.D. For MSc. He worked
on moisture stress physiology of groundnut. Presently at NRCG he is working
on growth regulators to increase the productivity and export quality of
grapes from grafted vines. He is also screening the grape genotypes for
drought tolerance and evaluating the rootstocks for drought tolerance. He is
also associated to standardize the canopy architecture.
Seminar / conference
- National dialogue on sustaining the
productivity of grapes under adverse situations. 7-8 June, 1999, Pune.
- National Seminar on role of plant physiology
for sustaining quality and quantity of food production in relation to
environment.
Recognition by academic
institutions
Recognized as Referee for the
Journal:-
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Annals
of Plant Physiology
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Advances
in Plant Sciences
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Recognized
as Reviewer/abstractor by Vitis–vea database Founded by Viticultural Research
Documentation Dept. of the German Federal Centre for Breeding Research on
Cultivated Plants. The abstracts will be Available free of cost on website:
http://vitis-vea.zadi.de
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Recognized
as External Examiner for M. Sc. (Crop Physiology) by UAS, Dharwad and
evaluated Two M. Sc. Thesis.
Awards and Scholarships
1.
Awarded Merit Scholarship for Ph. D. by
UAS Dharwad, Karnataka State.
2.
Awarded ‘Sanstha Bhushan’ by Rashtriya
Shikshan Sanstha, Lakhani, dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra for academic
achievements.
3.
Selected for Scientist of the year 2004
Award , by National
Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi.
4.
Awarded ‘Abhinav Gaurav 2005’ by
Abhinav Grape Growers Co-operative Society Agar, Junnar , Pune, Maharashtra
for technical guidance on grapes.
Research projects pursued
so far
2.5.1 Use of Bio-Regulators to Increase the
Productivity and Export Quality of Grapes from Grafted Vines
1.1.1 Management of Genetic Resources of Grapes
2.1.1 Evaluation of Grape Rootstocks for
Salinity and Drought Tolerance
2.2.1 Standardization of Canopy Architecture to
Maximize the Production of Export Quality Grapes
Trainings
1. Training given
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Name of the course
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Course
Coordinator/ Director
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Duration with
dates
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Topics taught by
Dr. S. D. Ramteke
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I. Trainings
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i. New Techniques in Viticulture
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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11.10.1999 to 16.10.1999
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Use of Rootstocks for Problematic Soil & Water
Conditions
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ii. Production of Export Quality Grapes
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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13.03.2000 to 18.03.2000
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Regulation
of productivity in grapes
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iii. New
Techniques in Viticulture (for NABARD Officers)
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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03.04.2000 to 08.04.2000
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Role of plant growth regulators in grape production
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iv. Recent Technologies &
Innovations in Grape Cultivation & Post-harvest Management
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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05.11.2001 to 10.11.2001
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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v. Export Production of
Grapes
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APEDA organized at Odiapatti ,TN
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27 -
28th February 2001
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Improvement
of production and quality in grapes
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v. Recent Technologies
& Innovations in Grape Cultivation & Post-harvest Management
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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19.11.2001 to 24.11.2001
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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vi. Recent Technologies &
Innovations in Grape Cultivation & Post-harvest Management
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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03.12.2001 to 08.12.2001
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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vii. Recent
Technologies & Innovations in Grape Cultivation & Post-harvest
Management
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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10.12.2001 to 15.12.2001
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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viii. Recent
Technologies & Innovations in Grape Cultivation & Post-harvest
Management
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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07.01.2002 to 12.01.2002
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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ix. Recent Technologies &
Innovations in Grape Cultivation & Post-harvest Management
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Dr. S.D. Shikhamany
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21.01.2002 to 26.01.2002
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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x. Advances
in Tropical Viticulture
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Dr. P.G. Adsule
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25.09.2003 to 27.09.2003
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i Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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xi. Advances
in Tropical Viticulture
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Dr. P.G. Adsule
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16.08.2004 to 18.08.2004
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i. Role
of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Physiological
disorders in grape
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xii. Development
of IPM in Grapes
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Dr. S.D. Sawant and Dr. Indu S. Sawant
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24.08.2004 to 27.08.2004
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Role of plant growth regulators in relation with disease management
in grapes
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xiii. Nutrient
Management in Grapes
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Dr. J. Sharma
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02.09.2004 to 04.09.2004
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Role of plant growth regulators in compliment with nutrients
in grape production
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xiv. Management of Bud for Appropriate
Production and Quality
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Dr. R.G. Somkuwar
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25.09.2004
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Role of plant growth regulators in increasing bud fruitfulness
in grapes
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xv. Judicious
Use of Plant Growth Regulators in Grapes
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Dr. S.D. Ramteke
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27.10.2004 to 29.10.2004
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i. Role
and importance of plant growth regulators in grape production
ii. Classification
of bioregulators and preparation of solutions
iii. Physiological
disorders in grape
iv. Use
of bioregulators for fruitfulness
v. Use
of bioregulators for production of export quality grapes
vi. Weed
management in grape vineyard
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xvi. Recent Advances in
Viticulture
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Dr. G.S. Karibasappa and Dr. N.S. Kulkarni
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18.01.2005 to 21.01.2005
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Role of plant growth regulators and Physiological disorders in
grape
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Summer training
1.
Conducted 6 weeks summer training for 3 M.Sc.
students of Pune University during 1st – 15th July
2003.
2.
Conducted
6 weeks summer training for P.G. Diploma student of Department of
Biotechnology, VSBT, Baramati, Pune during 1st May– 15th June2004.
3.
Conducted
2 months summer training for B.Sc. student of Department of Biotechnology,
RGBT, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune during 1st May– 30th June2005.
Training for Grape Growers
1.
Served as resource persons in his respective field
in the training programme organized by Maharashtra State Grape Growers’
Association from 1 – 28th October 2001 at Manjri Farm, Pune.
2.
Served as resource person for the training
programme on Viticulture organized by Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association
during 14th July to 7th August and 27th August to 20th September 2003.
Delivered lectures in his field of specialization and gave technical guidance
through interaction and during field visits.
He has acquired
training on
1.
FOCARS
training at NAARM, Hyderabad From 5th July to 5th
December, 1996.
2.
Attended
a summer short course on ‘Status and Scope of Plant Growth Regulators in
Agricultural Crop Production’ at U.A.S., Dharwad from 26th May to 4th June,
1997.
3.
Attended
a 21 days winter short course on Physiology and biochemistry of fruit crops -
training conducted by Department of Horticulture, MPKV, Rahuri from 13th
October - 12th November 2000.
4.
Acquired
training on Techniques of cell suspension culture - organized by Department
of Botany, University of Pune from 6th November 2001.
5.
Acquired a training on ‘Techniques of estimation of Polyamines in
Grapes’ at Department of Horticulture, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural
University, from 28th - 31st August 2000.
6.
Acquired
training on Physiological Approaches for
Enhancing Productivity Potential under Drought Conditions during 21st - 30th May 2001 organized by University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
7.
Acquired
training on Radio-chemistry and Application of Radioisotopes from 12–20th
September 2001 organized by Indian Institute of Horticultural Research,
Bangalore
8. Attended a
training programme on Application
of Stable Isotopes to Study
Physiological Processes for Crop Improvement
from 2nd –23rd December 2003 organized by Department of Plant
Physiology at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
9.
Attended a part time training on library
software SLIM++ used for library books retrieval and maintenance for 15 days
on at the Centre given by experts of information technology from M/s Informatics
Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Transfer of Technology
i.
Participation and delivering lectures in Seminar organized by various
organizations
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Place/ Organizer
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Purpose/Occasion
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Date
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Topics covered by
Dr. S. D. Ramteke
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Participated in the seminar
organized by the Karnataka Grape Growers’ Association to deliberate on the
grape cultivation and post-harvest technology at Tikota
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Annual Seminar
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8-9th September 2002
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Delivered a lecture on Judicious
use of growth regulators in grape
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Participated in the
Charchasatras of Maharashtra State
Grape Growers’ at Sangli, Solapur
,Nasik and Bhabaleshwar
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Regional seminar
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22nd, 23rd , 24th
and on 26th September 2002
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Delivered
lectures on ‘Use of bio-regulators in grapes’
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Participated
in the seminar organized by Abhinav Grape Growers' Society at Junnar.
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26th October 2002
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Participated in the Annual Seminar
of Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association held at Pune
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Annual Seminar
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16-17th September 2004.
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Delivered a lecture on Judicious
use of growth regulators in grape
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Participated in a national seminar
organized by Karnataka Grape Growers Association, Bijapur, Karnataka
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National Seminar
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13-14th September 2004
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Use of bioregulators to increase the
export production of grapes
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Participated in Seminar on “Pre
harvest management for the production of export quality grapes” organized
by Department of Horticulture, A. P. at Hyderabad
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Seasonal Seminar
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10th Sept, 2004.
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Pre harvest treatments of
bioregulators for the production of export quality grapes
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Charchasatra organized by MRDBS,
Pune Branch during back pruning in the following places
- Nashik
- Solapur
- Sangli
4. Pune
(Narayangaon)
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Seasonal Charchasatra
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Role of plant growth regulators to
increase bud fruitfulness
Importance of shoot thinning for
food reserve
Importance of products like sea
weed extracts under stress and late pruned vineyards
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Charchasatra organized by MRDBS, Pune
Branch during forward pruning in the following locations
- Nashik
- Solapur
- Sangli
4. Pune (Narayangaon)
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Seasonal Charchasatra
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Judicious use of bioregulators in
grapes
Preparation of PGRs solutions
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Regional Seminar organized by MRDBS,
Pune at Bhavani nagar
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Regional Seminar
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Judicious use of bioregulators in
grapes
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Baramati, programme organized by
Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association.
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Regional Seminar
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21st November 2001
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Judicious use of growth regulators
in grapes’
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Grape
Growers’ Seminar held at Nasik
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Regional Seminar
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7th September 2001.
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‘Judicious use of growth regulators
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Annual
Seminar of Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association held at Pune
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Annual Seminar
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23-24th August
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Use of bioregulators
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Visited vineyards in Narayangaon and Junnar and
attended a technical meeting called by Abhinav Grape Growers’ Cooperative
Society Ltd., Agar, Dist. Pune.
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technical meeting
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19th November 2003
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Discussed on us of growth regulators
in grapes
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Sl. No.
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Places visited
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Remarks
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1.
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Solapur and Pandharpur
(14‑17th October, 1997)
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Studying pruning practices adopted by the
growers.
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2.
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Vineyards in Sangli area ( 6th
& 7th February 1999).
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To study the problem of bunch stalk
necrosis
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3.
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Surveyed the vineyards in Sangli region s
on 26-27th January 1999. This problem was very severe around
Miraj Taluka and the damage may be 50% wherever this problem was
persistent.
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To study the problem of bunch stalk necrosis. This problem was very
severe around Miraj Taluka and the damage may be 50% wherever this problem
was persistent.
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4.
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Visited Ranga Reddy district and Medchal Mandal in Andhra
Pradesh on 24-25th February 2004
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To survey vineyards for pre-harvest
practices for the production of export quality grapes
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On 9th and 10th May,
2004 a field visit was undertaken to guide the grape growers to increase
fruitfulness by use of
bioregulators.
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6.
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Medchal and Samshabad mandals of Ranga
Reddy Districts of Andhra Pradesh (September, 2004 and 19-20th
December 2004)
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The purpose of this visit was to survey the
vineyards affected severely by berry scarring Possible reasons for the
cause in incidence of thrips, irregularity in chemicals use and reduced
canopy were identified. The bunch-scarring problem was severe in the area.
Since it was late to use any possible control measure, the grower were
informed for confirming the reasons at the research farm by the concern
scientist and will be communicated in the next season.
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7.
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Champagne India
Ltd. Narayangaon on 14th December 2004
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A field visit was
undertaken at Champagne India Ltd. Narayangaon to study the practices
followed for wine grapes. The training system followed and the rootstock
used for the various wine varieties were studied during the field visit.
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8.
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Phalatan and
Baramati ,Pune
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Visited Phalatan
and Baramati area for off season grape
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9.
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Visited vineyards around Nasik from 9th - 11th February 2000.
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To survey for the
Pink Berry disorder
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10.
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Visited Nasik area on 8th October 2000
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To study the causes
of barrenness in Flame Seedless and Thompson Seedless.
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11.
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Visited the vineyards in Sangli district on 31st October - 1st
November 2000.
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To investigate
into the causes of failure of fruit and bud differentiation in Flame Seedless
and the higher incidence of downy mildew
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12.
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Visited the vineyards in Nasik district from 8th - 10th
November 2000
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To study the
reasons into the failure of crop in Thompson Seedless, Tas-A-Ganesh and
Sonaka varieties
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13.
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Visited Odiapatti, Tamil Nadu on 25th February 2001
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To guide the
grape growers about production of export quality grapes
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14.
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Visited the vineyards at Nasik on 7th
September 2001
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Educated the growers about the downy mildew disease and causes of
fillage.
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15.
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During 18-24th May, participated in field visits and
consultation on the spot under the Project Uptech of SBI at Nasik, Sangli
and Solapur
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Guided the
farmers on various aspects of grape cultivation.
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16.
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Visited Sangli and Nasik on 19th and 23rd
September respectively under SBI's Project Uptech.
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iii. Field visits under State Bank of India’s Project Uptech.
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Sl. No.
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Places visited
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Suggestions given
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1.
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Visited Tasgaon on 26th
November 2003.
v Visited Sangli and Nasik on 19th and 23rd
September respectively
v Visited Tasgaon on 9th July 2004 and guided the
growers for cultural operations on following topics.
- Shortage of water
- Incidence of diseases
- Reduced fruitfulness
- More bunch load and Delay in
pruning
v Visited vineyards in Kasegaon (Pandharpur) on 3rd September
2004and advised the growers for use of growth regulators and pest and
disease management after October pruning.
v Visited Narayangaon to record the observations of ongoing
experiments of collaborative trials with Champagne vineyards Ltd.,
Narayangaon.
v Visited vineyards around Junnar and delivered a lecture on
‘Role of growth regulators for increasing fruitfulness after April pruning
on 4th April 2004.
v
Vsited Pandharpur,
Tasgaon and Nasik area frequently to survey and guide the grape growers.
v
Visited vineyards
at Sangli during 21-23rd February 2003.
v
Visited vineyards
at Nasik during 26-27th February 2003.
v
During 18-24th
May, participated in field visits and consultation on the spot at Nasik,
Sangli and Solapur
v
Visited Sangli
and Nasik on 19th and 23rd September respectively.
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The growers were advised to maintain
the appropriate number of shoots per vine based on the availability of the
irrigation.
Use of rootstock in near future for
the establishment of new vineyard was also brought to their notice.
Under the shortage of water the
growers were advised to make only straight canes.
This was mainly due to the congenial
condition developed in overcrowded canopy. Removal of excess shoots from
individual vines to avoid build up of microclimate in the canopy was
suggested to the growers of the region.
Reduction in the fruitfulness was
mainly due to shortage of irrigation water. Since there was no enough irrigation
available to irrigate the vineyard, fertilizers like Phosphorus required
for the fruit bud differentiation was not applied resulted in reduced
fruitfulness.
To avoid the reduction in the
quality and mummification, the growers were advised to retain the bunches
as per the spacing available per vine.
The growers were advised to prune
the vineyard before the new growth starts. This can avoid the wastage of
reserve food material from the developed canes.
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iv. Participation in Agro Exhibition
v
Participated in Horticultural Show 2001 organized by the
Department of Horticulture, Government of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad during
26th - 28th January 2001 and exhibited latest grape varieties and new
technologies. The growers showed enthusiasm to cultivate new varieties with
better keeping quality and export potential.
v
Participated in Horticulture Show 2002 organized by Department of
Horticulture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Public Gardens, Hyderabad from 26-28th
January 2002. The Centre had one stall in fruit pavilion, where research
highlights were presented in the form of charts. Live demonstration of
disease forecasting in grapes was held. Promising varieties for export of
table grapes, such as Crimson Seedless, Red Globe etc. were also exhibited.
The stall received overwhelming response and several dignitaries including
Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh visited the
stall.
v
Participated in the All India Grape Show organized by
Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi in association with
Maharashtra State Dept. of Agriculture at Sangli from 21st to 23rd February
2003 and judged the entries for various categories. Dr. P. G. Adsule was the
chairman of the judging committee and also chaired the technical session on
grape processing industry organised on the occasion.
v
Participated in “Bio-Expo” organised at Vidya Pratishthan’s
School of Biotechnology, Baramati on 3rd march 2004. Several
Exhibits illustrating achievements and technologies developed at the Centre
were displayed. The stall received enormous response from representatives of
several scientific and commercial organisation, farmers, school children and
housewives for wine and raisin varieties.
ii. Lectures given
v
Delivered lecture on ‘Use of growth regulators in grapes after
October pruning’ in a Charchasatra organized by Maharashtra State
Grape Growers’ Association on 22nd September at Sangli, 23rd
September at Solapur, 25th September at Nasik, 26th
September at Babhaleshwar, 26th October at Junnar and 3rd
November at Narayangaon.
v
Participated and delivered a lecture in the seminar organized by
Abhinav Grape Growers’ Society at Junnar on 26th October 2002.
v
Visited vineyards at Pandharpur and attended growers meeting
organized by State Bank of India under Project Uptech on 28th
October 2002.
v
Attended All India Grape Show at Sangli during 21-23rd
February 2003.
Publications
a) Research articles: 17
b) Presentation in seminar/symposia: 16
c) Book chapters : 3
d) Popular and general
articles: 55
c) Other (Technical reports/bulletin/edited work): 3
Email
nrcgrape.mah@nic.in,
sdramteke@yahoo.com, nrcgrapes@gmail.com
Phone 020-2691-4245 / 5573 / 5574 (O),
020-5284575(Res.)
Postal Address
National Research Centre for Grapes, P.B. No. 3, Manjri Farm
Post, Solapur Road, Pune - 412 307, Maharashtra, India.
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