Establishment of Plant Health Clinic

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1 108 Establishment of Plant Health Clinic Under National Horticulture Mission Submitted by By M/s Submitted to SHM Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

2 109 APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF SCHEME (MODEL PROJECT) 1. Title of the Project : Establishment of Plant Health Clinic 2. Name of the Institution : 3. Information regarding : investigators (a) Principal investigator (Brief : bio data enclosed) (b) Name of Co-investigator : (Brief bio data enclosed) 4. Name and address of Head of : the Institution 5. Actual location where the work : will be undertaken 6. Duration of the Project : Five year 7. Total project cost : lac 8. Brief back ground of Proposal From seeding to harvest, constant vigilance is required against every possible disease epidemic in order to grow a healthy crop to its maximum yield. For appropriate diseases management diagnosis of plant diseases is pre-requisite and necessary. It will tell about the real cause (biotic/abiotic) of the disease. While most diseases (biotic and abiotic) often reduce crop yields some may occasionally cause total ruin if detected too late. Therefore, it is very essential to detect the disease outbreak at the earlier stages. Hence control measures are some times started as soon as infection has been reported in neighbouring areas, and well before there are any signs of symptoms in the crop in the field. In the same way diseases of a biotic nature, deficiencies of mineral/elements in the soil and the diseases/disorders caused by phanerogamic plants also produce symptoms like those of fungi, bacteria, virus and nematodes and all these must be diagnosed properly for exact remedy. This pre-emptive response is often coordinated by the advisory services through an integrated approach of Pathologist, Entomologist, Soil Scientist and Physiologist etc. It is essential that any plant ailment like human diseases/ animal diseases must be correctly identified before any control is attempted as some treatments designed to destroy one pathogen may encourage others besides causing pollution and health hazards. While the signs or symptoms of some common pathogens are familiar and may be trusted, those of others may prove less reliable as a guide to identify of the pathogen. Nevertheless, when clearly distinct, symptoms can often help to monitor the prevalence and spread of disease on a range of crops of economic importance. So far not much is done regarding the setting up of a plant health clinic at any laboratory for the diagnosis of different pests appear at farmer's field and also the recommendation (scientific) for the cure of that ailment. 9. Objectives Set up a cost-effective plant health clinic with facility to diagnose biotic and aboitic stress; soil nutritional status and toxicology etc. To advise and facilitate eco-friendly control measures and management of diseases, disorders and deficiencies. Impart trainings, field demonstrations through Kisan Goshthies.

3 Programme (i) Area/Unit Laboratory space: One laboratory of 6 x 10m size alongwith electric and water supply facility. One room for scientists and farmers One small room as store (ii) (iii) Crop and varieties/ project components Location place/district to be covered : Important crops (Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers and Field Crops) of the area. : (iv) Physical Target Year wise and Annual Returns Diseased (abiotic and biotic) sample brought will be studied and diagnosed properly during all crop seasons. Record will also be maintained. It is proposed to provide the plant clinic service to farmers etc. on minimum payment basis. (v) Impact of the Project (1) The affected samples (by pathogens, insect-pests and or mineral deficiency, physiological disorders) brought to the laboratory will be studied and the causal organism/factor will be diagnosed. (2) Exact and proper doses of insecticide/fungicide/nematicide/mineral nutrients will be recommended as per need. (3) The pest problem may be managed/effects minimized which may result into the enhanced crop yields and reduce the wastage of the chemicals which may affect soil health besides polluting environment and human health, wastage of money. 11. Facilities available: at Department Scientific manpower, Shaker, ELIZA, Laboratory/Clinic space, Balances, Hot air oven, Physical balance, Water bath, etc. 12. Component wise cost of project (budget and facilities required) A. Modification of infrastructures The existing lab is to be modified so that it is suitable for carrying out the work of plant health clinic. S. Particulars Approximate Justification No. Amount (Rs. lakh) 1 Renovation and modification of lab 2.75 To modify to suit the requirements of plant health clinic TOTAL 2.75 B. Non-Recurring Items (Equipments/Machinery/Furniture, etc.) Following non-recurring items are essentially required for establishing Plant Health Clinic.

4 111 S. No. Particulars Number Approximate Amount (Rs. lacs) Justification (A) Non-recurring items (equipments/ machinery/furniture, etc.) 1. ph meter For measuring ph of media and soil 2. Autoclave For sterilization of culture media 3. Microwave oven Sample preparation and heating 4. Refrigerator with stabilizer Storage of samples and culture 5. BOD incubator Maintaining Culture 6. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) For virus identification 7. Centrifuge with refrigeration For purification and isolation of samples and causal microbes 8. Laminar flow Culture in sterilized conditions 9. Computer, printer, scanner, UPS, Data storage software 10. Conductivity bridge To Measure conductivity 11. Seed tester For assessment of seed quality and diseases 12. Water distillation unit For getting pure water 13. Binocular Microscope For microscopic study of pathogens. 14. Water purifier For purification of water 15. Deep fridge (-20 0 C / C) with To store chemicals like stabilizer enzymes and samples 16. Handy cam video camera For recording of disease symptoms. 17. Photo copier machine with stabilizer For office use and for multiplication of training manuals. 18. CVT (2KVA) For use in sophisticated instruments. 19. Air conditioner with cooling and To maintain temperature. heating arrangement with stabilizer 20. UPS ((2KVA) To maintain continuous power supply for equipments. 21. Other need based equipments 0.50 For various uses in plant health (Mixer cum grinder-1, LPG clinc connection with accessories-1, Dissecting microscope-2, Illuminating magnifier-2, Hand lens-3, Insect display and storage show case-12, Insect cabinet-1, Dissection box-1, Slide boxes-6, Secateure-3, knives-6, etc.) 22. Lab stools, chairs, tables and storage unit (racks and almirah) 0.80 For clinic staff working, storage of cultures, records, glassware, chemical, etc. Total 17.25

5 112 (C) Operational Cost (Glassware, chemicals, contractual manpower, TA/DA/POL/vehicle hiring, display boardscharts-photographs of diseased specimen/plants for clinic, preparation of reports, brochures, photography, stationery, two iron display boards etc.) 2.00 Grant Total (A+B) of the Project : Rs. 20, 00, 000/- Total Cost of the Project : Rs. 20, 00,000/- lakhs 13. Expected out put/ benefit: 1. Farmers will be benefited by getting correct information about the plant samples, suffering from biotic and abiotic stresses, brought by them. 2. The exact cause of its diseases and their possible remedy and prescription will be suggested. 3. The samples will be examined on minimum charges but it will be a regular source of income for the university. 14. CURRICULUM VITAE OF SCIENTISTS/OFFICERS SHOULD BE ATTACHED UNDERTAKING Certified that- The project will not be combined with any other scheme of organization at any stages and its account of expenditure will be mentioned separately. The fund/ grants received if any, against this proposal will be utilized only for undertaking the proposal activities. The proposal have been prepared as per the guidelines of centrally sponsored scheme i.e. National Horticulture Mission and supported by all necessary documents. Necessary provisions for the scheme will be made in the Institute for maintaining its accent. This scheme has not been submitted to any other organization/ agency for financial support/ or already not completed with financial support from other funding agencies. The unit will be established/ demonstration will be conducted in an area, which is easily accessible to farmers and has distinct identity with clean signboards. The unit will be self sustaining after the initial grant and a revolving fund will be created out of profit generated from the unit. Approximate cost of sample testing that will be chargeable to farmers will be worked out with clear-cut information to the farmers. In case of unsatisfactory progress of work, the project will be terminated immediately. Proper procedure/ rules of the organization will be followed for procurement of material/ equipments. Equipments will be purchased with ISI/ BIS standards if available. Organisation will maintain proper record in stock register for auditing purpose. Moreover, a separate register will be maintained by the units regarding/ facilities/ assets created in the project. Organisation will submit quarterly progress report to UPCAR/SHM. We agree to abide by the rules and regulations of National Horticulture Mission and also of UPCAR/SHM for implementation of the project. Note: The proposal must be signed by all the PI, Co-PIs, Nodal Officer Mission/ Director Research, Comptroller/ Finance Officer and Vice-Chancellor in case of SAUs and Director in case of Central Government Organizations with their names and designations.