Science

Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra (GKVK),

• Programme: Plant Pathology programme any
• Available Dates: 2 [ Sept. 7, 2025; Sept. 12, 2025; ]

Message by Practico: Major activities of the department include disease diagnostic service to the farmers, testing of tissue culture plantingmaterial for virus diseases, seed health testing laboratory, Post entry quarantine activities, adaptation of e-surveillance and forewarning system for issuing early advisory on diseases ins elected crops of Karnataka and production of bioagents.The department is also being accredited by DBT, Government of India for certification of tissue culture derived plants of different species. The department as developed an IPMportal(www.ekrishiseveuasb.com)whichconsistsofAppsforcropmanagementandexpertsystemforthe benefit of various stake holders in agriculture. Using the mobile Apps the farmers and field workers can consult with theexperts in the department. Vision of the department is to strengthen graduate students with skills in Plant Pathology besides hands on training andmotivating postgraduate students to pursue quality research to cater crop protection needs of the farming community.The department is striving to upgrade itself as “Centre of Excellence in Plant Pathology” at the national level.