NATIONAL CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (ICAR) LBS Building, IARI Campus, New Delhi

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1 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (ICAR) LBS Building, IARI Campus, New Delhi Proceedings of the 14 th Research Advisory Committee Meeting (8 & 9 th May 2014) The 14 th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM), Pusa, New Delhi was held on 8 th and 9 th May, The meeting was chaired by Dr. S.S. Chahal, Former Vice-Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur and Former Dean, Post-Graduate Studies, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. All the other members of the constituted RAC (vide O.O. F.No. 8(5)/09-IA.III dated 28th December, 2012 of ICAR) were present. All the scientists and technical officers of NCIPM participated in the meeting. The RAC members who attended the meeting are: Dr. R.J. Rabindra, Ex-Director, NBAII and Dean, College of Post Graduate Agricultural Studies, Barapani (Meghalaya) Dr. Abraham Verghese, Director, NBAII, Bengaluru, Karnataka- Dr. A.R. Sharma, Director, Directorate of Weed Science Research, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) Dr. P. Parvatha Reddy, Ex-Director, IIHR, Bengaluru (Karnataka) Dr. M.K. Naik, Dean, Post Graduate Studies, UAS, Raichur (Karnataka) Dr. P.S. Birthal, Principal Scientist, NCAP, DPS Marg, New Delhi Dr. C. Chattopadhyay, Director, NCIPM, New Delhi The Director, NCIPM welcomed the Chairman and all the members of the RAC, with a brief introductory note presented by the Member Secretary. The Chairman, Dr. S.S. Chahal in his opening remarks highlighted the outcome discussion on Vision 2050, for which Dr B L Jalali, Ex-Director, NCIPM and Director Research, CCHAU, Hisar was also invited. Dr. Chahal emphasized on challenges of emerging pests in view of changing climatic scenario. He emphasized need for developing contingency plan and carry out specific research work for their mitigation. He stressed upon involvement of KVK s and implementation of demand-driven IPM research programs to ensure economic and environmental benefits. The short and long-term goals, having a vision for futuristic work and solution for problems on-hand were highlighted. The Chairman also brought to focus the need for increasing the area under IPM, through collaborative mechanism of linkages with State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), ICAR institutes, All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and even Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). NCIPM should serve as the main repository of data on national pests and guide pest management practices, ICT-based decision-support system apart from pest risk analysis from invasive pests. Dr. Parvatha Reddy stressed upon the role of NCIPM in validation and demonstration of IPM in horticultural crops in the country to harness the benefits of NHB-led national programmes for positive impact of IPM on uplifting of socio-economic conditions of small farmers. Dr. R.J. Rabindra suggested for holistic approach laying emphasis on INM and also included vector-borne diseases and urged Scientists to prepare a roadmap for low-input agriculture to benefit small farmers. He also stressed for attention on alien invasive species and potential quarantine pests in view of changing cropping pattern and climate. Dr. Abraham Verghese stressed on developing research data on Bactrocera adults and Proceeding of 14 th RAC meeting (8-9 th May, 2014) Page 1

2 their correct identification. He emphasized on developing IPM strategies for the invasive and potential pests. He also offered input in relation to heat-tolerant parasitoids to manage target pests and insisted on more emphasis on creation of awareness about IPM through radio, TV, etc. Dr. A.R. Sharma stressed for weed management to be included as an essential component of IPM and offered to have collaborative research programme at their farms. He expressed desire to test the prototype of light trap at their research farm. He further emphasized the role of agronomic practices in reducing pest population and work jointly in pulses in Zero tillage system. Dr. M.K. Naik expressed his concern on the adoption of technologies by small farm holders. He emphasized in reducing cost of protection and production besides quality of available input in the market. He suggested the need for inclusion of viral and mycoplasma caused diseases. He expressed his wish to ascertain the causal agent of leaf spot of pigeonpea with the help of molecular tools. Dr P.S. Birthal suggested on the economic feasibility of IPM package vis-á-vis technical feasibility and impact studies with relevance of investment into IPM with changing government policies covering mandated crops. The Action Taken Report on the previous RAC meeting was presented by member secretary and discussed point-wise leading to subsequent approval. Chairman suggested having selfexplanatory text/paragraph for each action taken by individual scientists in future. The highlights of achievements of the projects taken up during under different programmes were presented by the group leaders with support of individual scientists responding to ATR. RAC members had interactions after each presentation and offered their critical suggestions for improvements and betterment. Sh. Vikas Kanwar, I/C PME presented an overview of progress in research at NCIPM. Dr. C. Chattopadhyay, Director interacted and presented his views in relation to future plan and Vision On the second day the committee members reviewed the suggestions, observations and recommendations made in general, and specific to individual projects during the presentations. The meeting ended with thanks to Chairman and all the members. The general and project-wise recommendations (annexure-i) are: General Recommendations: 1. Areas like crop health based IPM packages addressing weed management, soil health, input use efficiency need to be taken up keeping in view low input technology with special reference to rainfed agriculture. 2. Studies on pest dynamics in conservation agriculture system need to be initiated. 3. Use of bioagents and microbial inoculants should be broad-based and restricted not only to Trichoderma and Pseudomonas. 4. There is need to enhance the IPM literacy through mass media using modern ICT. 5. Impact analysis should be mandatory for IPM trials in all the mandated crops. Project-wise recommendations are provided in annexure attached. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair and Hon ble Members of the RAC. (S.S. Chahal) Chairman, RAC (O. P. Sharma) Member Secretary, RAC Proceeding of 14 th RAC meeting (8-9 th May, 2014) Page 2

3 Project-wise recommendations of 14 th RAC meeting held on 8-9 th May 2014 Annexure-I Programme I: Establishment of a national network for development of area specific IPM modules & technologies for the major production systems of different agro-ecological zones Programme III: Development of models for forewarning and forecasting of pests of national importance Group leader Individual Scientist Name of project Recommendation Rice Cotton/NICRA Rakesh Kumar Mrs S. Vennila Synthesis and validation of location-specific IPM module in different rice agro-ecosystems Synthesis and validation of IPM in direct seeded rice. Validation and promotion of IPM Strategies for nematode hotspots in different agro climatic regions for selected crop-ii (AICRP Nematodes) National Information System for Pest Management (NISPM) in Bt Cotton: Location specific IPM module and awareness campaigns. Decision support systems for the management of insect pests of major rice and cotton based cropping systems (NAIP) Pest dynamics in relation to climate change [Target crops: Rice, Pigeonpea, Groundnut & Tomato] NICRA Simulation models/sensor based gadgets for cotton protection and production (TMC MM 1.5) Yield should be expressed in metric units (kg or tonnes/ha). The identification of Phytoplasma associated with tomato needs reconfirmation along with associated vectors. Reasons for increase in frequency of late blight needs to be worked out. Nil Mrs Ajanta Birah Synthesis and validation of IPM strategy for emerging pest of cotton. Implementation of ICT-based pest surveillance system in Malawi (Africa) Special attention on Mirid bug should be given in order to keep a watch on its increasing population across states. Bt Diagnostic kit developed by CICR may be used to confirm authenticity of transgenics in experimental fields with focus on podborer infestation. Proceeding of 14 th RAC meeting (8-9 th May, 2014) Page 3

4 Pulses O.P. Sharma Fruit Crops D.B. Ahuja Vegetable crops H. R. Sardana Oilseed crops Surender Kumar Singh O.P. Sharma Bhagat D.B. Ahuja H. R. Sardana M.N. Bhat Surender Kumar Singh M. S. Yadav Increasing production of chickpea and pigeonpea through intensive application of integrated pest management Integrated disease management of Phytophthora blight in pigeonpea. Development and validation of site specific IPM technologies for mango in different climatic conditions. Crop pest surveillance and advisory project for horticultural crops: pomegranate, mango and banana (HORT-SAP). Development and validation of IPM strategies for mandarin orchards under semi arid (Punjab and Rajasthan) and North Eastern region of India. Demonstration and promotion of adaptable IPM technology in tomato and bell pepper. (NHB sponsored) Formulation, validation and promotion of adoptable IPM technology for bulbs (onion) vegetable crops. Synthesis, validation and promotion of IPM in chilli. Development of mechanical devices needed for pest management. Synthesis, validation and popularisation of IPM technology of groundnut crop. Studies on management of Sclerotinia rot of rapeseed-mustard in Haryana and Rajasthan. A collaborative trial on pulses with Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur should be initiated to develop data on pest and IPM strategies for conservative agriculture. Till the identity of causal agent of leaf spot of pigeonpea is confirmed, we should restrain to declare it as causal agent. Occurrence of Phytophthora at different crop stages needs to be monitored to implement IPM. Live samples of fruit fly (pupal stage) should be sent for species identification to NBAII/IIHR Bangalore. The economics of the IPM package/module should be worked out appropriately using standard techniques. The age of the crop and the source of planting material should be recorded before implementation of IPM. Baits may be used in cucurbits (bitter gourd) for attracting Bactrocera ciliatus adults and, few adult samples may be sent to NBAII/IIHR for correct identification. The prototypes of different traps should be provided to Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur for validation. Proceeding of 14 th RAC meeting (8-9 th May, 2014) Page 4

5 Protected Cultivation Naved Sabir Statistics Residue Chemistry Sumitra Arora Microbial Biocontrol Bhagat DBT-funded Project Computer Application Niranjan Singh Social Sciences Vikas Kanwar Human Resource Development Naved Sabir Mrs Meenakshi Malik M Sehgal (Co-PI) Mrs Sumitra Arora Bhagat Niranjan Singh Mrs S. Venilla Vikas Kanwar R.V. Singh Protected cultivation of high value vegetables and cut flowers: A value chain approach. Refinement of component technologies in the adoptable IPM modules for the protected cultivation in selected crops. Development of DSS for Mango for different agro climatic zones of India. Screening of plant extracts against insect pests and plant pathogens Impact assessment of pesticides on environment using EIQ tool under rice cropping system. Exploration of native Trichoderma spp. for the management of key soil borne diseases (Field pea and cole crops) in north east region. (DBT project) Development of Expert System for pest management in selected vegetable crops (Brinjal and tomato) Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project (CROPSAP): Maharashtra Socio-economic issues in IPM technologies in rice. Study on the constraints in adoption of IPM technologies in selected vegetable crops. Capacity building Use of formalin for fumigation should be avoided. The exotic parasitoids should be avoided and not to be obtained from private party directly. Natural enemies can be imported through the NBAII for classical biocontrol programmes. The data generated to be shared with PI NICRA for development of forecasting models. The sponsored project has been concluded. Data generated in the project should be critically verified before making it public. This kind of data may be published cautiously in the interest of world market. Source of pesticide (chlorpyriphos) residue in the grains need to be ascertained. The potential strains identified under the project should be used under institute IPM trials. Must be continued in national interest. Proper scientific methodology for estimating social and economic benefits should be used e.g., Economic Surplus approaches. Other crops should also be included for impact analysis. Prioritisation of constraints (rank I, II, III & IV etc) listed in the presentation is needed and action plan to mitigate them in IPM adoption is required to be worked out. Adoption constraints may be given with real factors. Feedback from the trainee may be taken for course correction and designing future training programme. Proceeding of 14 th RAC meeting (8-9 th May, 2014) Page 5