Dr. Mangala Rai Dr. S. Ayyappan takes over as Secretary ... as convener and Dr. S. K. Jha, Senior Scientist (Ag Extn), DRMR, Bharatpur, Dr. Manish Dagla, Scientist, DGR, Junagadh,

Vol.14 No.1 Bi-Annual January-June 2010

Dr. Mangala Raisuperannuates

Dr. Mangala Rai, Secretary,DARE and Director General,ICAR superannuated on Dec 31,2009. We remember him for hisvisionary leadership to NationalAgricultural Research System(NARS) and enormouscontribution in the growth ofIndian agriculture. During his stintas Director General, ICAR andDeputy Director General (CropScience), this Directorate grewfrom strength to strength. On hissuperannuation, entire Sarsonfamily extends heartfelt thanks forhis enormous support andguidance and wishes him a longand healthy life in the years tocome to make contribution in thedevelopment of the country.

Dr. S. Ayyappan takes over as Secretary, DARE &Director General, ICAR

It is a matter of great pride for the entirefraternity of agriculture sector that Dr. S.Ayyappan, Deputy Director General(Fisheries), Indian Council of AgriculturalResearch, New Delhi has been selectedas the next Secretary, Department ofAgricultural Research and Education,Government of India and Director Generalof ICAR. Entire Sarson familycongratulates him for the coveted positionhe has achieved.

Born on Dec 10, 1955 at Alakere in the state of Karnataka, India, Dr. Ayyappancompleted his schooling from National High School, Bangalore, received M.F.Sc.degree from College of Fisheries Mangalore and obtained Ph.D. degree fromBangalore University. His specific areas of research are Freshwater Aquacultureand Aquatic Microbiology. Dr. Ayyappan joined the ICAR as scientist at CentralInland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore in 1978. In 1996 he becameDirector, CIFA, Bhubaneswar, where he served for almost five years prior toholding the office of the Director, CIFE, Mumbai (Deemed University). Hejoined the ICAR headquarter in 2002 as the Deputy Director General (Fisheries)and served for almost eight years in that capacity before joining the prestigiousposition of the Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR on Jan 1, 2010. His trademarkleadership let the CIFA receive the ‘Best ICAR Institution Award’, 1996. Hehas the unique distinction of being the Founder Chief Executive of the NationalFisheries Development Board, DAHD&I, Hyderabad (2006-2008).

Dr. Ayyappan has been invited to serve as Member/Chairman on the Boards ofseveral international institutions/organizations such as a Network of AquacultureCentres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), Bangkok, Thailand; World Fish Center(ICLARM) of the CGIAR, Penang, Malaysia (2002-2008) and Chairman ofthe Programme Committee (2006-07) and Board Awards to Staff (2005-08).He has over 200 publications in reputed journals/proceedings and books. Healso has two patents and one design in his name. He has received number ofprestigious awards and honours such as Zahoor Qasim Gold Medal (1996-97);

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ICAR Award for Team Research (1997-98) and V.G.Jhingran Gold Medal (2002). He is Fellow and Vice-President of Indian (National) Academy of AgriculturalSciences, India; Asian Fisheries Society, Manila,Philippines (2004-2010); and Vice President, IndianSociety of Coastal Agricultural Research, (2008-2011).Dr. Ayyappan has served in different capacities onimportant Committees viz. Chairman of High level ExpertCommittee for development of Freshwater Aquaculturein the country, Govt. of India; Chairman of the WorkingGroup on Fisheries for Eleventh Plan, PlanningCommission; Chairman of the Task Force on

Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology, Department ofBiotechnology (2006-2009); Member of the ProjectSteering Committee on ‘More Crop and Income perDrop of Water’, Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. ofIndia (2006-2007); Member of the Mid-Term Review(MTR) Committee on Agriculture and Allied Sectors forthe XI Plan, Planning Commission, Govt. of India (2009).

We all wish him GOOD LUCK for his new assignmentand hope that under his dynamic leadership NARS willattain a greater height and Indian agriculture will see aparadigm shift.

Black mustard a profitableproposition in Deccan Plateau

The NALMOT met farmers ofSubhareddypalyam village in Kurnool district ofAndhra Pradesh, who were cultivating blackmustard (Brassica nigra). Locally known as“Awalu”, the crop was under cultivation in about6000 acre spread across 30-40 villages nearRegional Agricultural Research Station,Nandyal. The farmers broadcast it in the paddyfield three days before harvest in the first fortnightof Dec and in 90-100 days, obtain an averageyield of 7.5 q/ha with an expenditure of aboutRs. 6500.00 on local variety, one irrigation, ureaas nutrient and labour. The seed is sold @ Rs.6000.00 per quintal, thus making it a veryremunerative crop with little investment. TheRegional Agricultural Research Station, Nandyalshould take up the planned research programmeto popularize the crop.

DRMR participate in National Level Monitoring Teamfor Andhra Pradesh

A National Level Monitoring Team (NALMOT) constituted foreffective implementation and monitoring of the productionprogramme of Oilseeds, Pulses and Maize crops in Andhra Pradeshunder Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm & Maize(ISOPOM) programme of Govt of India for 2009-10, visited severalvillages in the Mahabubnagar, Kurnool and Medak districts of thestate during Feb 4-6, 2010. The team included the Director, DOD,Hyderabad as convener and Dr. S. K. Jha, Senior Scientist (AgExtn), DRMR, Bharatpur, Dr. Manish Dagla, Scientist, DGR,Junagadh, Dr. G. Suresh, Senior Scientist, DOR, Hyderabad andShri Adhikeshavalu, JDA (ISOPOM), Commissionerate ofAgriculture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh as members. Shri S. S. Kagi,Senior Technical Assistant, Directorate of Oilseeds Development,Hyderabad accompanied the team. The team had detailedinteraction with the farmers and concerned officials. The teamobserved that farmers have been greatly benefited by water pipes,sprinklers, Taiwan sprayers, gypsum, etc supplied under the subsidyprogramme and there was more demand for them. The teamsuggested the department of agriculture (A.P.), to come out withpublishing the success stories of “Higher yields of groundnut undersprinkler irrigation” (Mahaboobnagar) and the “Feasibility of redgram cultivation in rabi (Medak)” and to distribute widely for thebenefit of large farming community.

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DRMR organizes 16th Sarson Vigyan Mela-cum-Exhibition

Chief guest Sh. Subodh Agrawal, IAS, DivisionalCommissioner, Bharatpur inaugurated 16th Sarson VigyanMela-cum-Exhibition at Directorate of Rapeseed-MustardResearch, Bharatpur on Feb 09, 2010. In his inauguraladdress, he advised the farmers to adopt low inputtechnologies for reducing the cost of cultivation, identifyfarming problems and make collective efforts to addressthem. Further, they should have positive attitude aboutemerging global agriculture scenario and emphasised theimportance of proper marketing of agriculture produce.Ms. Suman Koli, Chairperson, Nagar Parisad, Bharatpurpresided over the function and called the farmers to bemore pro-active and to get the benefit of the scientists atthe Directorate as well as various government schemesespecially for empowerment for women.

Dr. J.S. Chauhan, Acting Director, DRMR in his addressrequested the farmers to adopt new knowledge basedtechnologies to increase production and productivity ofrapeseed-mustard. He informed the farmers thatDirectorate regularly organized FLDs, scientists-farmers

interaction, exhibitions, farmers day, radio and TVprogrammes, mela, trainings, etc. for the benefit of the largefarming community. Dr. K. A. Singh, Director, IGFRI,Jhansi called for more attention to the post harvestoperations to mobilize better price in the market andenhance the profit. He also advised the farmers to adoptintegrated pest and disease management practices for theproduction of value added crops in the market orientedeconomy. Dr. B. S. Sinsinwar, former acting Director,DRMR and Dr. Amar Singh, Incharge, Krishi VigyanKendra, Kumher (Bharatpur) also shared their thoughtson the occasion. Later, four technical bulletins namely “Seedproduction programme”, “Integrated diseasemanagement”, “Integrated pest management”, “DRMRdeveloped varieties of rapeseed-mustard” were releasedby the guests. 35 progressive farmers were honoured forraising excellent mustard crop by applying scientificrecommendations and winning quiz programme of RadioKrishi Shiksha Programme of DRMR broadcasted throughAIR, Mathura during 2008-09. The mela had manyexhibition stalls representing industries, NGOs, banks,fertilizers, pesticides, etc. which were visited by more than600 participants.

13th Meeting of the Research Advisory Committeeheld

Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpurheld its 13th meeting of Research Advisory Committee(RAC) during Feb 13-14, 2010. Dr. J. B. Chowdhury(Ex-VC, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar), Chairman, Dr. A. S.Tiwari (Ex-Actg. VC, JNKVV, Jabalpur), Dr. S. N.Sharma (Ex-Prof & Head, Deptt. of Agronomy, BHU,Varanasi) Dr. P.B. Kirti (Professor, Botany, Departmentof Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad), Sh. HarveerSingh and Sh. Mohan Singh, members attended the


meeting. Dr. J. S. Chauhan, Acting Director welcomedthe Hon’ble Chairman and members. In his introductoryremarks, Dr. J. B. Chowdhury advised the scientists tointegrate modern tools of biotechnology with conventionalapproaches and also stressed the need of developingsuitable mechanism for transgenic evaluation. He remindedthe scientists that in the era of globalization, multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional national / internationalcollaboration is imperative for the effective researchprogramme. Dr. J. S. Chauhan presented research anddevelopment programme of the Directorate and AICRP-RM Research highlights for the year 2008-09. Thescientists of DRMR presented project-wise significant

achievements. The RAC appreciated the efforts of thescientists in the research and development of theDirectorate since its previous meeting and advised formore focused efforts in some of the areas/issues especiallycreation of epiphytotic condition for screening germplasmagainst diseases under controlled environmentalconditions, organic farming, resource conservationtechniques and their effects on oil quality and soil micro-flora. In view of the climate change, development of hightemperature tolerant varieties with high productivity perday is another area of priority, according to RAC. ActingDirector assured the RAC for considering the suggestionsduring the programme formulation in the coming years.Dr. Y. P. Singh, member secretary thanked Chairmanand members for sparing their valuable time and providingvaluable suggestions. On Feb 14, 2010, the RACmembers attended a “kisan diwas” at village Paharsar,Bhartpur and also visited front-line-demonstrations beingin progress with mustard varieties and hybrids. The RACappreciated the efforts of the Directorate in establishingstrong linkages with all the stakeholders which wouldessentially help in the speedy dissemination of generatedtechnology.

Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta, Deputy Director-General (Crop Science), ICAR visits DRMR

Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta, Deputy Director General(Crop Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research,New Delhi visited the Directorate of Rapeseed-MustardResearch (DRMR), Bharatpur on Feb 28, 2010. Hewent on to see all the on-going rapeseed-mustardexperiments and laboratories at the Directorate. In hisinteraction with the scientists he offered valuablesuggestions and comments for better and effectiveresearch output to make the country self sufficient inedible oil. He asked the scientists to undertake intensiveresearch programme of productivity enhancement in themultidisciplinary and multi-institutional mode, whichnecessitates development of positive attitude, mutualcooperation and work culture. He highlighted theimportance of biotechnology in the present era andexpressed need for speedy development of a new basicscience complex to suitably address this issue. Prof.Datta urged the scientists to develop international identitywhile working on the research programme of national


interest, which ultimately calls for the development oflow cost technology for the resource poor farmers. Dr.J. S. Chauhan, Director (Acting) welcomed Prof. S. K.Datta and presented an overview of the research anddevelopment work of DRMR. Dr. Chauhan, alsoexpressed gratitude for the visit of Prof. Datta andassured him that the Directorate would try its level bestto come to the expectation of the Council. Expressingsatisfaction over the progress of the Directorate, Prof.Datta also felt the urgent need for human resourcedevelopment through national and international trainingprogrammes and assured all the support of the Councilin this regard. He also released a bulletin entitled “DRMRat a Glance”, on the occasion. Prof. Datta also visitedan oil processing plant at Bharatpur and held a detaileddiscussion with the proprietor about the level oftechnology application in the processing and packaging

activities and the constraints being faced by theprocessing sector. He also particiapted in the Holicelebration and wished the employees of DRMR goodluck.

Awareness programme for weather forecastbased agro-advisories organized

Under the aegis of Integrated Weather based Agro-Advisory Services jointly implemented by the DRMR,Bharatpur and Indian Meteorological Department, NewDelhi organized a one-day Farmers’ AwarenessProgramme at DRMR on Mar 27, 2010. The programmeaimed at creating awareness among the farmingcommunity about the weather forecast based agro-advisories for agriculture and allied sectors and the likelyimpact of climate change on Indian agriculture. In theinaugural session, Dr. J. S. Chauhan, Director (Acting)talked in detail about the climate change and its impacton the productivity of different crops. He also informedthe participants that the increasing level of CO

2 in the

atmosphere would help some crops initially but later onthe consequent increase in temperature would adverselyaffect the productivity of every crop. Sh. B. K. Singh ,Joint Director (Oilseeds), Bharatpur, called for remainingaware about the climate change in coming future and dueimportance should be given to large scale plantationprogramme to increase the forest area. Dr. Amar Singh ,Incharge, KVK, Kumher was of the opinion that due tolarge scale climate change, there is likely changes in thedate of sowing of various crops. Dr. Udai Bhan Singh,Incharge, ARSS, Kumher asked the farmers to diversifytheir enterprises and adopt various agri-horticulturalcrops to face the likely changes in the climate.

The Director, Meteorological Department, Jaipur, Dr. R.C. Gupta acquainted the farmers about different aspectsof weather and the advantages of the weather forecastbased agro-advisory services. Dr. Gupta also informedthat a high capacity radar will be established atMeteorological Department, Jaipur in the near futurewhich will help in giving accurate and reliable mediumrange weather forecast and the farmers will be greatlybenefited. Sh. Deshraj Singh, Deputy Director (Agric.Extension), Bharatpur and Dr. Pankaj Sharma, SeniorScientist (Plant Pathology), DRMR, Bharatpur alsoshared their views regarding the impact of climate changeon agriculture. Later, farmers-experts interaction washeld, where farmers expressed their anxiety about theadverse impact of weather on the productivity ofrapeseed-mustard. However, they committed forincreased plantation mitigate the adverse effect of theclimate change. The programme was attended by morethan 150 farmers of Bharatpur district.


Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) for AICRP-RM and DRMR reviewed the rapeseed-mustardprogramme

The QRT comprising Dr. B. Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences andTechnology, Jammu, Chairman; Dr. S. S. Banga, NationalProfessor (ICAR), PAU, Ludhiana; Dr. B. L. Sharma, Ex-Dean, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner; Dr. S. J.Kolte, Ex-Professor (Plant Pathology), GBPUA&T,Pantnagar; Dr. O.P. Dubey, Ex-ADG (PP), ICAR, NewDelhi, members held its first meeting with Prof. S. K. Datta,DDG (CS) at ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi on Feb4, 2010. Prof. Datta suggested the team to critically reviewthe work for the period 2004-2009 and give constructivesuggestions. The QRT visited the on going experiments atIARI, New Delhi after the meeting. During Feb 20-24 and

Mar 10-12, 2010, the team visited the experiments,laboratory facilities and interacted with concerned scientistsas well as held discussion with policy planners andadministrators at RRS, Bawal; ARS, Navgaon; ZARS,Morena; SKD Agricultural University, SK Nagar; DRMR,Bharatpur; BHU, Varanasi and CSAUA&T, Kanpur. Theproject leaders of 22 AICRPRM centres met at DRMR,Bharatpur during Apr 22-24, 2010 and presented thehighlights of their research programmes and achievementsfor the period 2004-2009 before the QRT. Three daysmeeting was chaired by Dr. B. Mishra, Chairman of QRTand Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University ofAgricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu. Dr. S. S.Banga, National Professor (ICAR), PAU, Ludhiana; Dr.S.J. Kolte, Ex-Professor (Plant Pathology), GBPUA&T,Pantnagar; Dr. O.P. Dubey, Ex-ADG (PP), ICAR, NewDelhi were also present in the meeting. The QRT criticallyreviewed the programme and advised the centres to focustheir activities as per the mandate and resources available.

Brain storming meeting on the public privatepartnership for rapeseed-mustard researchand development in India

Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpurorganized a Brain Storming Meeting on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Rapeseed-MustardResearch and Development in India at Directorate ofMaize Research, Pusa Campus, New Delhi on Apr 28,2010. The meeting was chaired by Hon’ble Prof. S.K. Datta, DDG (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhiand attended by 45 delegates from ICAR institutes,SAUs and private organizations/ university. Prof. S.K.Datta emphasized the need for integration of both publicand private sector to rapidly harnessing the benefits ofgenerated technology. Although, both systems have theirown advantages and disadvantages and there is a needto harmonize and synergize the efforts through dialogues

resulting in to fruitful public-private partnership. He alsoquoted the earlier efforts of holding such meeting forhybrid maize with successful outcome. He alsoexpressed hope that outcome of this meeting wouldresult in to meaningful interaction among the


stakeholders to find way forward. Dr. V. D. Patil, ADG(O &P) in his remarks highlighted the importance ofPPP especially in development of varieties and hybridsand informed the participants about the IARI initiativesin this context and wished to reach an understandingafter the deliberations. Dr. J.S. Chauhan, Director(Acting), DRMR, Bharatpur presented global and Indianscenario of rapeseed-mustard crops and objectives ofthis meeting. In all 18 presentations were made by theinvitees in 2 sessions. After detail deliberations, the issuessuch as monitoring /verification of commercializedproducts and trade statements, pre-breeding forimproving tolerance to biotic /abiotic stresses, exchangeand sharing of germplasms, development of case specificMoUs and tracking of the supplied material for genuineownership and hassle free utilization, productdevelopment, conduct of AICRPRM trials at locations

of private organizations, utilization of public infrastructurefor research programmes of private organizations,establishing a consortium of all stakeholders forcommercialization of hybrids/varieties, etc. wereidentified for PPP.

In his concluding remarks Prof. S. K. Datta called forcritical analysis of strength and weaknesses of bothprivate and public prospective partners. He appreciatedthe contributions of private sector in varietal development.He suggested more concerted efforts for licensing ofcommercial products form private organization to publicsectors, involvement of private sector in AICRPRM,sharing of information about plant genetic resourcesamong the public and private sector partners. Heencouraged the idea of establishing consortium ofinterested stakeholders for strengthening PPP.

It is indeed a matter of great pleasure for the entireSarson family that Dr. Jitendra Singh Chauhan has beenselected as the new Director of Directorate ofRapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur. Dr. Chauhantook over the charge of Director on June 15, 2010 fora period of five years. The Sarson family congratulateshim for achieving this coveted position. Dr. Chauhanwas born in Pahawati village of Aligarh district of UttarPradesh (India) on Jan 10, 1955. He received his M.Sc. Degree in 1976 in the discipline of Genetics andcompleted his Ph. D. degree in 1980 in Plant Breedingdiscipline from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. He also servedas the Post-Doctoral Fellow at Pantnagar during 1980-81. Later, he joined as the Assistant professor atRajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Bihar) in 1981,where he served till 1982 prior to joining the PostDoctoral Programme at IRRI, Philippines (1982-84).Thereafter, he worked as the Pool Officer (CSIR) atNDUA&T, Faizabad and continued there till hisselection in ICAR as senior scientist in Sep 1985. HisICAR stint began at the Central Upland Rice ResearchStation (CRRI), Hazaribagh (Bihar) as the rice breeder,where he developed a unique germplasm RB 203-16for uplands of eastern India. He joined the rapeseed-mustard research programme in 1996 at erstwhile

National ResearchCentre on Rapeseed-Mustard at Bharatpur.

An expert in qualitybreeding andbiochemical genetics,he contributedenormously in thedevelopment ofrapeseed-mustard strains with quality in oil and seedmeal. Dr. Chauhan has published more than 147research papers in national and international journalsand presented over 75 papers in national andinternational seminars/conferences etc. He has visitedDenmark, Philippines, Britain, Australia and China andobserved the on-going rapeseed-mustard researchprogrammes there and developed several importantprogrammes for our country, based on thoseexperiences. He worked as a Consultant in the Indo-UK Collaborative Project during 1999-2007. All theemployees of the Directorate wish him all the successin his new endeavour and hope that under his esteemedleadership the rapeseed-mustard programme will growby leaps and bounds.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Chauhan takes over as Director, DRMR


DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

S No Name Designation & address Date

1. Dr. B. L. Sharma Ex-Dean, RAU, Bikaner Feb 5-6, 2010

2. Sh. Subodh Agrawal, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Bharatpur Feb 9, 2010

3. Ms. Suman Koli Chairperson, Nagar Parisad, Bharatpur Feb 9, 2010

4. Dr. K. A. Singh Director, IGFRI, Jhansi Feb 9, 2010

5. Dr. J. B. Chowdhury Ex-VC GBPUAT, Pantnagar Feb 13-14, 2010

6. Dr. A. S. Tiwari Ex-Actg. VC, JNKVV, Jabalpur Feb 13-14, 2010

7. Dr. S. N. Sharma Ex-Prof & Head, Dept. of Agro, BHU, Varanasi Feb 13-14, 2010

8. Dr. P.B. Kirti Professor (Botany), University of Hyderabad Feb 13-14, 2010

9. Dr. B. Mishra VC, SKUA&T, Jammu Feb 21-22, 2010Apr 22-24, 2010

10. Prof. Swapan Kumar Datta DDG (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi Feb 28, 2010

11. Dr. S.S. Banga National Professor (ICAR), PAU Ludhiana Apr 22-24, 2010

12. Dr. S.J. Kolte Ex-Professor (Pl Pathology), GBPUAT, Pantnagar Apr 22-24, 2010

13. Dr. O.P. Dubey Ex-ADG (PP), ICAR, New Delhi Apr 22-24, 2010

16th Meeting of Institute ResearchCommittee held

Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (DRMR)organized its 16th meeting of Institute ResearchCommittee (IRC) during June 28-29, 2010 under theChairmanship of Dr. J. S. Chauhan, Director, DRMR.This 2-day meeting deliberated on the results of theexperiments carried out during 2009-10. The progressof 24 research projects presented by the scientists wasfound satisfactory.

Dr. S. S. Banga, National Professor (ICAR), PAU,Ludhiana was outside expert and provided valuableinputs for the improvement in the programme. Hesuggested displaying of available information of workablegermplasm on the website of the directorate;development of integrated facilities comprising cloning,tissue culture and MAS; approval from Institute Bio-safety Committee for conducting experiments ontransgenic and use of RAPD or ISSR for clonal fidelity;use of SSR marker for genetic analysis; establishmentof the rain-out shelter for drought tolerance breedingand growth room for better breeding under controlledconditions and standardization of FT-NIR for mass

screening of phytates, phenolics, fibre, etc. He was ofthe view that a project on enhancing nutrient useefficiency should be systematically initiated. Keepingthe suggestions of Dr. Banga in view, concernedscientists agreed for undertaking in-depth studies onthe validation of deficiency symptoms of boron inmustard; disease incidence in the experiment on microirrigation systems and race identification for white rustdisease.


RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS

Ovule count and embryo sac structure in somemembers of family Brassicaceae

The present investigation was conducted with the objectivesto optimize ovule clearing method in rapeseed- mustard andto identify the genotypess having more number of ovules/gynoecia (more the number of ovule in gynoecia higher theseeds in siliqua). Five cultivars of Brassica juncea and oneeach of B. carinata, B. napus, B. tournefortii, B. rapa, B.nigra, C. abyssinica, Eruca sativa and Sinapis alba wereselected and raised during rabi 2009-2010. Tiny, un-pollinatedbuds were harvested prior to anthesis and fixed in FAA (20%formalin, 10% acetic acid and 70% ethanol, V/V) for 48 hrs.After complete incubation, the fixed buds were dissected understereo zoom microscope. Isolated pistils, stored in 70%ethanol, were passed through series of alcohol and methylsalicilate – MS (70% alcohol�85% alcohol�100% alcohol[three times]�1:1 alcohol + MS�1:3 alcohol+MS100%�MS[three times]) for ovule clearing. Retention time given at eachstep of treatment was 2 hrs. Ten plants from each selectedcultivars were taken and40-45 cleared ovules plantwere observed underphase contrastmicroscope. Maximumovule enumerated in B.napus (28-30) whileminimum in Crambe

Advantages of participatory seed production model

abyssinica (only one). However, in case of B. juncea, themaximum ovule were observed in cv. Geeta. Eight nucleated(3-antipodal, 2-polar nuclei, 1-egg cell and 2-synergid) embryosacs were observed in B. tournefortii and Crambe abyssinicathis might be “Hieracium Type”.

P.K. Rai, S. A. Siddiqui, V. V. Singh, Pankaj Sharmaand P. D. Meena, DRMR, Bharatpur

Ovule count/gynoecia in selected taxa/cultivarsof family Brassicaceae

Taxa Cultivar Ovules/gynoecia

Brassica juncea Rohini 16-18

Varuna 14

Geeta 18-20

NRCDR-2 14-16

RH-819 16

B. carinata Kiran 20-22

B. napus GSL-1 26-28

B. nigra Local collection 8

B. rapa sub. sp. rapa (B-9) 18

B. tournifortii Local collection 10

Sinapis alba Local collection 6

Eruca sativa RTM-314 22-24

Crambe abyssinica 1

Dissemination ofmustard production

technology byregular visit of

scientists

Increase inSeed

ReplacementRatio (SRR)

Awareness amongfarmers about useof quality seed and

adoption of highyielding varieties

DRMR

• Supply of breeder seed

• Monitoring, inspection atregular intervals by thecommittee

• Procurement of wholeseed material @10% higherthan the highest price ofApriland May of local market

• Payment of seed materialto concerned during monthof June

• Right to reject the seedproduction programme, if itis not satisfactory

Seedproducing unit

Institute getgenetically pureseed as isolated

fields are limited atDRMR

Humanresource

development

Seed producingunit get betterprices for their

produce

All inputs shall be borne by the unit

Participatory seed production involving public research institutes/govt. farms and private stakeholders on mutually beneficial termsfor knowledge, dissemination of technology, human resourcedevelopment and overall increase in production of mustard atfarmer’s field has been recently launched programme of DRMR.Breeder/genetically pure seed is supplied by the Directorate,whereas, all the other inputs for quality seed production are borneby the farmer (s). A committee of experts regularly monitors theprogress of the seed production field and also recommends thefinal procurement. Procurement of whole seed material is done at10% higher rate than the highest price of mustard seed in the localmarket during the month of April and May. The model has manifoldadvantages to the farmers as well as to the Directorate. During2009-10, DRMR procured 77.06 q seed of mustard variety NRCDR-02 from a farmer of Bharatpur district and 22.10 q TL seed ofRohini from Madhuri kund farm of Veterinary University, Mathura.Buoyed by the success of this programme, DRMR decided toexpand it further.

V.V.Singh, A.K. Sharma, S.S. Rathore, Y.P. Singh, Sunil Kumar & R.N.Singh,DRMR, Bharatpur

Participatory seed production programme for quality seed at DRMR


DRMR sponsored radio educational series for 2009-10 completed

Fourteen radio talks (3 each from AIR, Mathura and AIR, Agra and four from AIR, Rampur in Uttar Pradesh and fourfrom AIR, Jaipur/Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan) related to rapeseed-mustard research and development programmesand improved practices have been broadcasted since Jan 2010. Seven scientists from DRMR, Bharatpur took part inthe recording of these talks and covering various topics such as present scenario of biotechnological intervention inrapeseed-mustard research; harvesting, threshing and storage practices in rapeseed-mustard; quality in rapeseed-mustardoil and seed meal; intellectual property/plant variety protection act; transfer of technology programmes for rapeseed-mustard etc. These talks were part of the DRMR sponsored radio educational series commenced in Sep 2009. Theprogramme has benefited thousands of farmers of Rajasthan, Western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

NRCHB-506 (hybrid) and NRCDR-2 (variety) demonstrated at the farmers’ fields

Under the aegis of All India Coordinated Research Project on Rapeseed-Mustard, DRMR successfully conducted 20 FLDs in three villages(Paharsar, Andhiyari and Hathaini) of Bharatpur district during 2009-10.The FLDs demonstrated the productivity potential of NRCDR-2 andNRCHB-506. The hybrid NRCHB-506 had an average yield of 2350 kg/ha against 2110 kg/ha from Rohini with a yield improvement of 11.4%,while the improved variety NRCDR-2 had an average yield of 2460 kg/haagainst 2190 kg/ha from Rohini with a yield improvement of 12.3%. The additional net monetary return (ANMR) fromthe hybrid and variety was Rs. 5750 (Rs. 4625-6625) and Rs. 6750 (5000-8150), respectively.

Visitors’ advisory services rendered

Four group of 135 farmers and farmwomen and a group of 45 UG studentsfrom Uttar Pradesh, two groups of 75 farmers and farmwomen from MadhyaPradesh, one group of 54 farmers from Gujarat and seven groups of 313 farmersand farmwomen and a group of 16 students from Rajasthan were attended atDRMR Bharatpur under the visitors’ advisory services. For each of the groups,an interaction-cum-counseling session with scientists and visit to experimentalfields and museum were organized by the Extension, Communication and TrainingUnit of DRMR, Bharatpur.

Study tour of Bharatpur farmers to Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, New Delhi

DRMR mobilized 30 farmers from Bharatpur district to take part in 3-days Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at IARI, New Delhi during Mar 4-6,2010. ATMA, Bharatpur sponsored the transportation and boardingexpenses of these farmers for their participation. A progressive farmerfrom the group Sh. Harbhan Singh of Daurda village was felicitated atthe Mela for his enormous contributions in the field of transfer oftechnology. Sh. Singh has a long association of more than 15 years withDRMR, Bharatpur.

TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY


NEWS IN BRIEF

Five novel germplasm of rapeseed-mustard registered

Four new germplasms developed at DRMR, Bharatpur namelyBPR-541-4 (high water use efficiency, thermo tolerance atterminal stage and salinity tolerance at juvenile stage (up to 12dS/m) and BPR-543-2, (high water use efficiency and thermotolerance at juvenile stage) of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea),NRCGS-1 (early flowering and dwarf plant size) of gobhi sarson(B. napus) and NRCKR-304 (early maturity and long main shoot)of karan rai (B. carinata) and one germplasm namely PRB-2006-5 (bold seeded) of Indian mustard (B. juncea) developed atGBPUA&T, Pantnagar were approved for registration by theXXI Plant Germplasm Registration Committee of ICAR in ameeting held on May 18, 2010 at NBPGR, New Delhi. Dr. V. V.Singh, Sr. Scientist (Plant Breeding) and Dr. Maharaj Singh, Sr.Scientist (Plant Physiology) presented the desired informationabout these germplasm on behalf of DRMR.

DRMR-IARI collaborative demonstrations on the improved varietiesof wheat, lentil, carrot and onion

Under the National Extension Programme for technology assessment and transferinitiated by IARI, New Delhi, 27 collaborative demonstrations were conductedduring 2009-10 rabi season on the improved varieties of wheat (HD 2851, HD2733, DBW-17, PBW-550), lentil (L-4076), carrot (Pusa Rudhira) and onion(Pusa Red) in Aau, Paharsar and Andhiyari villages of Bharatpur district. All thedemonstrated wheat varieties had higher yield, uniform maturity and longer spikethan the prevailing local varieties like Raj 3765, Lok-1, HD 2329, Raj 3077, etc. In terms of productivity, PBW-550was the best yielder (av. 50 q/ha) followed by HD 2851 (av 48 q/ha), DBW-17 (av 45 q/ha) and HD 2733 (av 42 q/ha). The farmers appreciated the demonstrated varieties and saved the seed to disseminate it further.

Participatory validation and transfer of the DRMR’s technology package for Indian mustard

Twenty demonstrations were conducted on DRMR’s mustard package in oneacre area each in Paharsar, Andhiyari, Aau and Hathaini villages of Bharatpurdistrict during the rabi 2009-10. The DRMR’s package included improvedvariety/hybrid seed (NRCHB-506 and NRCDR-2), soil treatment with 4%Endosulfan dust (10 kg basal), urea (35 kg basal and 35 kg top dressing), SSP(100 kg basal), MOP (25 kg basal), elemental sulphur (4 kg basal), zinc sulphate(10 kg basal), borax (4 kg basal) and need based plant protection measuresunder irrigated condition. The demonstrations drew the attention of the farmerswhen they successfully passed through the initial stress period of high temperature.DRMR’s package with NRCHB-506 hybrid had an average yield of 2510 kg/ha, the yield improvement of 20.1% overthe farmers’ package and the average additional net monetary return of Rs 7500/ha. While, the package with NRCDR-2 variety of Indian mustard had an average yield of 2625 kg/ha, the yield improvement of 24.4% over the farmers’package and the average additional net monetary return of Rs 10125/ha.

DRMR reconstituted the Training Cell

DRMR reconstituted its training cell and made ita multimember unit since Apr 2010. Dr. S. K.Jha, Senior Scientist (Ag Extension), Dr.Maharaj Singh, Senior Scientist (Pl. Physiology),Dr. Kapila Shekhawat, Scientist (Agronomy)and Dr. Binay Kumar Singh, Scientist (PlantBiotechnology) have been made its members andoverall coordination responsibility has been givento Dr. Jha. The newly constituted training cellhas conducted a written as well as an oral test toscreen the candidates for various trainings atDRMR and two batches of 33 students havebeen enrolled for training since May 17, 2010.Resourse generation worth Rs. 1.39 lakh astraining fee has also been made.


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A new KVK in Alwar district

A proposal for the establishment of new KVK in the Bansur tehsil of Alwar district by DRMR, Bharatpur has beenunder consideration of ICAR. The District Magistrate, Alwar has given an assurance for transfering the panchayatland to DRMR, Bharatpur, subject to NCR town planning clearance. ICAR’s site selection committee visited the sitein Bansur tehsil of Alwar district on Feb 25, 2010 and found it suitable for establishing a KVK.

Republic day celebration

DRMR family celebrated 61st Republic Day on Jan 26, 2010. Dr. J. S. Chauhan, Director (Acting) hoisted thenational flag at the Directorate. Addressing theemployees and their family on the occasion, Dr.Chauhan emphasized the need to attain the selfsufficiency in edible oil. He called for hard workand mutual cooperation by the employees to fulfillthat goal of self sufficiency. He reminded that dueto the improved production technology developedby the scientists and their adoption by the farmersIndia became self sufficient in the foodgrainproduction. In the present context, similar effortswere required from the scientists, extension officialsand the farmers associated with the oilseeds sectorto enhance the oilseeds’ production and andconsequent reduction in the import of edible oil,he said. On this occasion, he also distributedprizes to the winners of DRMR’s Annual SportsMeet (2009-10).


Conference/Seminar/ Symposium/Meeting attended

Scientist Seminar/Meeting/ Workshop

Dr. J. Nanjundan, Scientist • National stakeholders’ workshop on establishment of the information(Plant Breeding) sharing mechanism for monitoring the implementation of global plan of

action at New Delhi (Mar 17, 2010)

Dr. J. S. Chauhan, Director • QRT meeting with DDG (CS) at ICAR, New Delhi (Feb 4, 2010)• Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at IARI, New Delhi (Mar 5, 2010)• Germplasm field day at NBPGR, New Delhi (Mar 20, 2010)• National seed project meeting at CRIJAF, Barrackpore (May 4-6,

2010)

Dr. K. H. Singh, Sr. Scientist • Workshop on bridging the gap in mustard productivity in Rajasthan at(Plant Breeding) Jaipur (Mar 12, 2010)

• Meeting-cum-workshop of ICAR zonal technology management andbusiness planning and development, North Zone-1 at New Delhi (Mar19-20, 2010)

• National seed project meeting at CRIJAF, Barrackpore (May 4-6,2010)

Dr. N. S. Bhogal, Sr. Scientist • Workshop on ‘Flyash in Agriculture’ at TERI, Delhi (Mar 9, 2010)(Soil Science)

Dr. P. D. Meena, Sr. Scientist • First annual progress review meeting of outreach programme on(Plant Pathology) diagnosis and management of leaf spot diseases of field and horticultural

crops at New Delhi (Mar 15-16, 2010)• Breeder seed review meeting at New Delhi (Apr 24, 2010)

Dr. P. K. Rai, Pr. Scientist • Second meeting of state pest and surveillance & advisory unit at Jaipur(Plant Pathology) (Jan 04, 2010)

Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Sr Scientist • 18th Hindi Sammelan and Karyashala at Gangtok, Sikkam (May(Plant Pathology) 25-27, 2010)

Dr. S. K. Jha, Sr. Scientist • 31st All India rabi oilseeds seminar at New Delhi (Mar 12, 2010)(Agricultural Extension) • Zila Stariya Kisan Mela of ATMA, Bharatpur at Kumher (Feb 19,

2010)• Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at IARI, New Delhi (Mar 5, 2010)

Dr. S. S. Rathore, Sr. Scientist • Workshop on “Bridging the gap in mustard productivity in Rajasthan” at(Agronomy) Jaipur (Mar 12, 2010)

• Meeting-cum-workshop of ICAR zonal technology management andbusiness planning and development, North Zone-1 at New Delhi (Mar19-20, 2010)

Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Scientist • Indo-US bilateral workshop on “Plant genomics in crop improvement(Biochemistry) with reference to biotic and abiotic stresses” at Hisar (Feb 25-27, 2010)

• Meeting-cum-workshop of ICAR zonal technology management and

Human Resource Development


• Dr. Pankaj Sharma,Senior Scientist (PlantPathology) was conferredFellow Award by PlantProtection Association ofIndia, NBPGR RegionalStation, Rajendranagar,Hyderabad on April 28,2010.

• Dr. Kapila Shekhawat, Scientist(Agronomy) was conferred Dr. S. S.Bains Memorial Award (Biennium2007-2008) for the best Ph. D. thesisentitled “ Effect of nitrogen sources,sulphur and boron levels on springsunflower-mungbean cropping system”by the Indian Society of Agronomy,New Delhi on May 6, 2010.

Promotion/ Selection/ New Joining

• Dr. Y. P. Singh, SeniorScientist (Entomology) waspromoted to PrincipalScientist (Entomology) witheffect from Nov 23, 2007.

• Dr. Manju Bala joinedDRMR on Jan 8, 2010 asSenior Scientist (PlantBiochemistry)

• Dr. Arun Kumar joinedDRMR on Jan 18, 2010 asSenior Scientist(Cytogenetics)

• Dr. Dwijesh Chandra Mishrajoined DRMR on Apr 23, 2010as Scientist (AgriculturalStatistics)

• Ms. Priya Medha joinedDRMR on Apr 23, 2010 asScientist (Plant Breeding)

The DRMR familycongratulates all of them and

wishes them a veryrewarding future.

business planning and development, North Zone-1 at New Delhi (Mar19-20, 2010)

Dr. Satyanshu Kumar, Sr. Scientist • International symposium on current status and opportunities in aromatic(Organic Chemistry) and medicinal plants at Lucknow (Feb 21-24, 2010)

Dr. Y. P. Singh, Sr. Scientist • Second meeting of state pest and surveillance & advisory unit at Jaipur(Entomology) (Jan 04, 2010)

Mr. Vinod Kumar, Scientist SS • Workshop on ICT initiatives of the NAIP with special reference to the(Computer Appl.) uniformity guidelines for ICAR websites at New Delhi (Mar 19, 2010)

Awards/ Recognition


PUBLICATIONS

Research papers

• Bhogal, N. S., Kumar, S., Singh, M. andMeena, H. P. (2010). Effect of Zinc on fattyacid profile of Indian mustard (Brassicajuncea) oil. Indian J. Nutr. Dietet., 47 (4):158-166.

• Chauhan J. S., Kumar, Satyanshu, Singh, K.H., Meena, S. S. and Meena, M. L. (2010).Oil and seed meal quality indices of Indianrapeseed-mustard varieties. Journal of PlantBiochemistry & Biotechnology, 19 (1): 83-86.

• Chauhan, J. S., Meena, S. S., Singh, K. H.,Singh, Maharaj and Meena, M. L. (2010).Estimating G x E interaction and stabilityparameters for oil and seed meal quality, seedyield and its contributing characters in Indianmustard (Brassica juncea). Indian Journalof Agricultural Sciences, 80 (2): 110 – 115

• Kumar, S., Chauhan, J. S., Singh, K. H. andMisra, A. P. (2010). Phytochemical charactersand in vitro antitoxidant activity of Indianmustard (Brassica juncea L) leaves forneutraceautical studies. Indian J. Nutr.Dietet., 47 : 30-34

• Kumar, S., Chauhan, J. S., Andy, A. andMeena, M. L. (2010). Pattern of glucosinolatechanges in Indian mustard (Brassica junceaL.) during different developmental stages.Indian Journal of Plant Physiology, 15:69-72.

• Meena, P. D., Awasthi, R. P., Chattopadhyay,C., Kolte, S. J. and Kumar, Arvind (2010).Alternaria blight: a chronic disease in rapeseed-mustard (Review). Journal of OilseedBrassica, 1(1): 1-10.

• Meena, P. D., Mondal, K., Sharma, A. K.,Chattopadhyay, C., and Kumar, Arvind(2010). Bacterial rot: a new threat forrapeseed-mustard production system in India.J Oilseed Brassica, 1(1): 39-41.

Technical bulletins

• Chauhan, J. S., Rai, P. K., Singh, Y. P., Jha,S. K., Singh, K. H. and Kandpal, B, K.(2010). DRMR at a glance : Directorate ofRapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar,Bharatpur (Rasjasthan).

• Sharma, A. K., Jha, S. K, and Kumar, Vinod(2010). Rai sarson ki viksit kisme(Prajatian). Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur. p 6.

• Singh, V. V., Sharma, A. K., Singh, Y. P. andKumar Vinod (2009). Krishi Phaslon MeinBeej Utpadan Taknik. Directorate ofRapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur. p 6.

• Singh, Y. P., Singh, S. P., Kumar, Vinod andSingh, Ram (2010) Sarson mein samekitkeet prabandhan. Bulletin No. 2/2010,Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research,Bharatpur, Rajasthan. p 6.

• Singh, Y. P., Sharma, Pankaj, Meena, S. S.,Kumar, Vinod, Chauhan, J. S. (Eds) (2010).Sarson News: Biannual Newsletter (Jul-Dec,2009), Directorate of Rapeseed-MustardResearch, Bharatpur. p 16.

Book chapter

• Singh, Y. P. (2010). Status and prospects ofIPM in rapeseed-mustard. pp. 709-728. In:‘Sustainable crop protection Strategies’ eds:H.R. Sardana; O.M. Bombawale and D.Prasad. Daya Publishers, New Delhi.


FROM DIRECTOR’S DESK

As per the future projection,the per capita consumption ofvegetable oil is expected toreach 14.57 kg/person/annumin 2015 and would furtherincrease to 16.38 kg/person/annum by 2020, which called

for intensified research efforts to enhance rapeseed-mustard production vertically as well as horizontally.Complex existing and emerging disease and pest scenariois the foremost challenge. Soil deficiency for nutrientsand abiotic stresses particularly the climate change (hightemperature, drought, etc.) pose another challenge.Large cultivation under resource constrained conditions,imbalance fertilizer use, poor plant protection measures,inadequate moisture conservation techniques and weedsare the major impediments in the sustainable productionof the crop. Further, insufficient networking amongvarious stakeholders and multiplicities in technologydissemination, real term stagnation in support price incomparison to competing wheat crop are also the issuesto be suitably address to enhance rapeseed-mustardproduction.

On the research front, to overcome the yield barriers,pre-breeding programme needs to be furtherstrengthened to develop trait specific gene pool with activepublic-private-partnership. The programme of varietalimprovement will also have to include the restructuringof plant type. For the development of hybrid in Indianmustard, diverse sources of CMS system needs to beutilized with enhanced level of heterosis. The other aspectsof hybrid programme like improvement of parental linesfor high temperature tolerance and white rust resistance,introgression of oil and seed meal quality traits in parentallines and conversion of restorer lines through marker aidedselection needs attention. To augment the success of

breeding programmes, effective crop resourcemanagement programmes are very essential. Theimportant aspects of resource management programmeswill include production technologies for hybrids, non-traditional areas and rice fallows, development ofresource conservation methods and enhancing input useefficiency.

To sustain the present level of yield, studies on pathogenicvariability of major pathogens like Alternaria brassiceaeand Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, host-pathogen interactionand induced resistance and development of locationspecific bio-intensive IPM modules for major insect pestsand diseases for different production systems would beimportant. To deal with the effect of climate change onthe crop scenario,

studies on epidemiology of major

diseases/ insect-pests, including development offorecasting models for emergence, reemergence andpossible disappearance of major pests and diseases areimportant. Networking with state development personnel,NGOs and processing industries and linking communitybased organizations (SHGs, farmer clubs, etc.) with farmadvisory services, farmer participatory technologygeneration and assessment, incorporation of validatedindigenous technical knowledge (ITK) in the package ofpractices are the other aspects of the strategies to enhanceproduction with the existing technologies. Use ofinformation technology based decision support systemslike disease and insect-pest management software forfarmers, etc would also be effective for technologytransfer.

Human resource development in frontier areas of researchand forging greater linkages with institutions of excellencein India and abroad would also play an important role inenhancing rapeseed-mustard production in the yearsahead.

Contributions are invited for Jul-Dec 2010 issue. The Sarson News intends to highlight only the latest and mostsalient research findings, developments, achievements related to rapeseed-mustard. Full paper, short note, etc.

will not be entertained. Suggestions to improve the Newsletter are welcome.

Editors: Y. P. Singh, S. K. Jha, O. P. Premi, Vinod Kumar and J. S. Chauhan

Published by: Director, Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur- 321303 (Raj), India; Phone: 05644-260379,260495; Fax: 05644-260419, 260565; Email: [email protected], Website: www.drmr.res.in

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Strategies for increasing sustainable production of rapeseed-mustard

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Dr. Mangala Rai Dr. S. Ayyappan takes over as Secretary ... as convener and Dr. S. K. Jha, Senior Scientist (Ag Extn), DRMR, Bharatpur, Dr. Manish Dagla, Scientist, DGR, Junagadh,