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Educational Excursion to ICAR-IIPR, Kanpur by B.Sc. (Agriculture) students of FASAI, Rama University.
06 Sep 2025
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, organized an educational Excursion for the students of B.Sc. Agriculture (1st Year) to the Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur on 3 September, 2025.
The visit was organized under the guidance of Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries (FASAI), Dr. Aneeta Yadav, who conveyed her best wishes for a fruitful and enriching journey. The students were accompanied by Dr. Ashish Srivastava and Dr. Syed, who coordinated the visit and ensured that the students had an insightful learning experience. The primary aim of the visit was to expose students to the advanced research, technologies, and practices being undertaken in the field of pulse crops, thereby effectively linking classroom learning with practical applications.
Expert Sessions and Key Learnings
- Yogesh Kumar (Chairman, HRD) discussed Chickpea Breeding and Germplasm Maintenance, emphasizing the role of conserving genetic resources to develop high-yielding, stress-tolerant varieties.
- C.P. Nath (Member Secretary, HRD) highlighted the Need and Development of Human Resource Development (HRD) in agriculture, underlining the importance of skill-building and research orientation for future professionals.
- Mohd. Akram (Scientist, Division of Crop Protection) explained Plant Protection Components, focusing on nematodes, field trials, and disease screening in pulses. He demonstrated how plant protection measures are integrated into field research.
- Narendra Kumar (Scientist, Division of Crop Production) delivered a session on Crop Production, covering aspects of patents, crop geometry, water and nutritional management, along with field demonstrations for better crop performance.
- P.K. Katiyar (Scientist, Division of Crop Improvement) elaborated on Seed Production, explaining the process of producing breeder and foundation seeds, their labelling and processing to ensure seed quality.
- Uma Sah (Scientist, Division of Social Science) discussed the development of high-yielding and disease-resistant chickpea varieties at ICAR-IIPR. She also introduced students to traits under research such as early maturing, drought tolerance, and climate resilience in chickpeas.
- Meenal Rathore (Scientist, Division of Plant Biotechnology) gave a comprehensive overview of biotechnology in pulses research. She explained tissue culture, genetic diversity studies, genome editing, marker-assisted selection, and gene pyramiding techniques, with demonstrations in the biotech laboratory.
- M. Senthil Kumar (Scientist, Division of Basic Science) presented the concept of Economic Threshold Level (ETL) for chickpea pests. He also stressed the importance of pest forecasting and weather-based pest alerts in integrated pest management.
Outcome of the Visit
The visit to IIPR provided students with first-hand exposure to advanced research and field applications in pulses. The multidisciplinary sessions broadened their understanding of breeding, crop protection, biotechnology, crop production, seed technology, and socio-economic aspects of agriculture. Students gained valuable insights into the practical challenges and innovative solutions being developed by ICAR-IIPR, which inspired them to consider research-driven careers in agriculture.
Conclusion
The educational tour proved to be an enriching and motivating experience for the B.Sc. Agriculture (1st Year) students. It successfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical learning, equipping students with exposure to cutting-edge agricultural research. The interaction with scientists not only enhanced their academic understanding but also encouraged them to become active contributors to sustainable agriculture and future innovations in crop research.
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries, Rama University, Mandhana, Kanpur, organized an educational Excursion for the students of B.Sc. Agriculture (1st Year) to the Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur on 3 September, 2025.
The visit was organized under the guidance of Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries (FASAI), Dr. Aneeta Yadav, who conveyed her best wishes for a fruitful and enriching journey. The students were accompanied by Dr. Ashish Srivastava and Dr. Syed, who coordinated the visit and ensured that the students had an insightful learning experience. The primary aim of the visit was to expose students to the advanced research, technologies, and practices being undertaken in the field of pulse crops, thereby effectively linking classroom learning with practical applications.
Expert Sessions and Key Learnings
- Yogesh Kumar (Chairman, HRD) discussed Chickpea Breeding and Germplasm Maintenance, emphasizing the role of conserving genetic resources to develop high-yielding, stress-tolerant varieties.
- C.P. Nath (Member Secretary, HRD) highlighted the Need and Development of Human Resource Development (HRD) in agriculture, underlining the importance of skill-building and research orientation for future professionals.
- Mohd. Akram (Scientist, Division of Crop Protection) explained Plant Protection Components, focusing on nematodes, field trials, and disease screening in pulses. He demonstrated how plant protection measures are integrated into field research.
- Narendra Kumar (Scientist, Division of Crop Production) delivered a session on Crop Production, covering aspects of patents, crop geometry, water and nutritional management, along with field demonstrations for better crop performance.
- P.K. Katiyar (Scientist, Division of Crop Improvement) elaborated on Seed Production, explaining the process of producing breeder and foundation seeds, their labelling and processing to ensure seed quality.
- Uma Sah (Scientist, Division of Social Science) discussed the development of high-yielding and disease-resistant chickpea varieties at ICAR-IIPR. She also introduced students to traits under research such as early maturing, drought tolerance, and climate resilience in chickpeas.
- Meenal Rathore (Scientist, Division of Plant Biotechnology) gave a comprehensive overview of biotechnology in pulses research. She explained tissue culture, genetic diversity studies, genome editing, marker-assisted selection, and gene pyramiding techniques, with demonstrations in the biotech laboratory.
- M. Senthil Kumar (Scientist, Division of Basic Science) presented the concept of Economic Threshold Level (ETL) for chickpea pests. He also stressed the importance of pest forecasting and weather-based pest alerts in integrated pest management.
Outcome of the Visit
The visit to IIPR provided students with first-hand exposure to advanced research and field applications in pulses. The multidisciplinary sessions broadened their understanding of breeding, crop protection, biotechnology, crop production, seed technology, and socio-economic aspects of agriculture. Students gained valuable insights into the practical challenges and innovative solutions being developed by ICAR-IIPR, which inspired them to consider research-driven careers in agriculture.
Conclusion
The educational tour proved to be an enriching and motivating experience for the B.Sc. Agriculture (1st Year) students. It successfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical learning, equipping students with exposure to cutting-edge agricultural research. The interaction with scientists not only enhanced their academic understanding but also encouraged them to become active contributors to sustainable agriculture and future innovations in crop research.
