NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM onEnhancing Farm Income Through Sustainable Plant Health Management

and Annual meeting

Association of Plant Pathologists

ORGANIZING COMMITTEEPATRONSDr. T. Mohapatra, Dr. C. D. Mayee, Dr. P.K. Chakraborty, Dr. V. M. Bhale, Dr. S. D. Sawant

CO-PATRONSDr. N.B. Singh, Dr. R. B. Somani, Dr. B.T. Raut, Dr. U.K. Behera

NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEEDr. M.P. Thakur, Dr. A. P. Suryawanshi, Dr. C.D. Deokar, Dr. S.S. Mane, Dr. D.N. Dhutraj, Dr. S. V. Ngachan, Dr. A.K. Mishra, Dr. Dinesh Singh, Dr. K. N. Bhagawati, Dr. R. Bhagawati, Dr. Anup Das, Dr. K.P. Mohapatra, Dr. L. Dahio, Dr. N. Tiameren Ao, Dr. B.U. Choudhury, Dr. G.T. Behere, Dr. Viraj Shah, Dr. Shripad Kulkarni, Dr. B. Amresh, Dr. Ashok Bramhabhat, Dr. R. K. S. Tiwari

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRMANDr. N. Prakash (Director)ICAR RC for NEH RegionUmiam, Meghalaya

ORGANIZING SECRETARYDr. Pankaj Baiswar(Senior Scientist)Plant PathologyICAR RC for NEH RegionUmiam- 793103, MeghalayaEmail: appnehnez@gmail.comPh. No. 09436107733

CO-ORGANIZING SECRETARIESDr. Tasvina R. Borah & Dr. Akoijam R. SinghLOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEEDr. S.K. Sharma Dr. Chandramani Raj Dr. Shweta Singh Dr. C. AochenDr. D.M. FirakeDr. Subhash BabuDr. R.K.Tombisana Devi Dr. T. Rajesh Dr. Samir DasDr. Rajesha G.Dr. Sunil Kumar SunaniDr. S. Patra Dr. M. Prabha Devi NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEEDr. R.B. SomaniPresident JPDS Dr. B. T. RautPresident APPADr. K. D. ThakurVice President, APPA

NATIONAL ORGANIZING SECRETARYDr. R. M. Gade(Associate Dean, VNCAB. Yavatmal)and Secretary, Association of Plant Pathologist, Dr. PDKV.,Akola-444104 (Maharashtra) IndiaEmail: jpdspdkv10@gmail.comgadermg@gmail.comPh. No. 07232-251745

TREASURERDr. G.K. GiriDr. R. SanjuktaDr. P. Dutta Dr. A.P. MiltonDr. L. Joyamati DeviDr. P. K. SinhaDr. Bagish Kumar

EXECUTIVE MEMBERSDr. S. R. PotdukheDr. S. B. BramhankarDr. Y. V. IngleDr. V.V.DeshmukhDr. R. S. GhawdeMr. M.S. JoshiMr. P.R.PadghanDr. Tiny Pilay

CONVENORDr. C. U. PatilDr. R. W. IngleDr. V. K. BhaleraoDr. K.S. RaghuwanshiDr. K. D. NavgireDr. K. T. ApetDr. C. V. AmbadkarDr. M. S. JoshiDr. BorkarDr. J. S. Kadam

MEMBERSDr. M. J. Patil, Dr. S. T. Ingle, Dr. D. D. Guldekar, R. L. Parate, Dr. Badgujar, Dr. S. D. Somwanshi, Dr. Sunita Magar, Dr. D. G. Hingole, Dr. V. R. Gupta, Dr. S. W. Khodke, Dr. M. S. Gaikwad, Dr. M. N. Ingole, Dr. Geetanjali Kamble, V. P. Parday, Dr. Ekta Bagde, Dr. Y. N. Mohod, Dr. Meena Koche, Dr. Prashant Rakhonde, Dr. M. G. Jogi, Dr. Priya Atram, M. G. Dikkar, Dr. R. R. Rathod, Dr. Y. V. Ingle, Dr. A Zope, M. S. Joshi, Kothikar, Kherde, Dr. A. Charpe, D. L. Wasule, Dr. Jagtap, Dr.Badgujar, Dr. Latke, Dr. Golve, Dr. Shitole, Dr. Minakshi Patil, Dr. C. V. Ambadkar, Dr. J. Arekar, Dr. Navle, Dr. C. R. Kshirsagar, Dr. Mulekar, Dr. Shende, Dr. Dadke, Dr. Hedau, Dr. Mahajan, Dr. Dhoke, Dr. Pawar, Shri. Paulkar, Shri. Gathe, Sau. Kalane, Dr.Amol Zape, Dr. Gulhane

6-8 November 2019at ICAR Research Complex for NEH RegionUmiam-793103, Meghlaya

FIRST CIRCULAR

ABOUT ICARICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya was established on 9th January 1975. This Institute also has six regional centres in all the NEH states and 19 KVKs. This Institute has been in the service of farmers for around four decades. There are ten Divisions/sections at the headquarter in Umaim, viz. Natural Resource Management, Crop Production, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Livestock Production, Animal Health, Fishery Sciences, Agricultural Engineering and Social Sciences. The Institute has contributed a lot in providing improved and sustainable technologies for Hill agriculture. It has played a key role in bringing food sufficiency in this region. This Institute has also received the prestigious “Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel outstanding ICAR Institute award- 2012”. Main mandate of the Institute is to develop and improve sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions of NEH Region, including organic agriculture.

ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF PLANT PATHOLOGISTThe association of plant pathologist (Central India) was established in the year, 2005 with the primary goal of developing and assisting with all scientific endeavours in the field of plant pathology, biotechnology and microbiology Society members look to organize exhibitions, workshops, seminars and guest lectures, both independently as well as in collaboration with various governmental and autonomous institutions in order to promote plant pathology and related subjects. In addition, the society looks after the welfare of farming communities and provides necessary advice regarding plant protection measures. One of our priorities is to encourage research activities in this field among academicians, achieved by publishing the JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASE SCIENCES continuously since, 2005 – 14th editions is currently in print and we continue to attract good NAAS ratings. Recently, the society has launched its own website: www.appjpds.org, where achieved versions of the journal are available free of charge. The journal is abstracted by several agencies, including CABI, and is well appreciated by the scientific community.

VENUE Meghalaya is one among the eight states of north east India. There are many picturesque waterfalls in this state i.e. Elephant falls, seven sisters’ falls, Mawsmai falls etc. This place also boasts of many more attractions like caves (Mawsmai etc.), root bridge, Umiam reservoir and Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia. Main languages in this state are Khasi, Garo and Pnar, official language of the state is English. The ICAR Research Complex for NEH region is located at Umiam (18 kms from Shillong on Guwahati-Shillong highway NH 40). Nearest air link are Guwahati airport (~72 kms), flights available from major airports of the country and Umroi airport (~5 kms), flights from Kolkata only.

Accommodation for participants will be arranged in research institutes / university guest houses/other private guest houses on payment basis (Rs. 100 to Rs. 1500 approx. per day). Accommodation can also be arranged in hotels that would cost Rs. 2500 to Rs. 5000 (single room) and Rs. 4000 to Rs. 6000 (double room) per day. We can assist the accommodation in star hotels as well. Efforts will be made to provide less expensive accommodation for the student participants of the symposium.

The theme of the symposium “Enhancing Farm Income Through Sustainable Plant Health Management” has been planned according to the needs of the stakeholders and it will actually help us in deliberating the issues related to them and it will help us in coming out with concrete recommendations. We sincerely hope that the outcome of this event will empower farmers and help them in making the decisions related to management of diseases, confidently and timely, which will definitely help in enhancing their income. Many distinguished speakers will be with us to deliberate on various issues of importance.

Venue of the Symposium: DNB Hall, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, MeghalayaTechnical Sessions:1. Epidemiology, diagnostics and management using traditional

and molecular approaches2. Impact of climate change on plant diseases3. Eco friendly and traditional approaches in disease management4. Disease management in Hill agriculture5. Functional genomics, nanotechnology and other emerging areas

for biotic stress management6. Mycorrhiza, PGPRs, Biocontrol, Biofertilizers, biopesticides and

mushrooms7. Stakeholder’s perspective- interactive session

Abstracts in different theme areas will be selected for oral/poster presentation in each session. The size of the poster should be 48” (L) X 36” (W). Maximum 10 minutes will be allotted to the oral presenters.Following awards will also be conferred by the society this year1. Dr. C. D. Mayee Gold Medal Award Competition for the Year

20192. Dr. R. B. Somani Award competition for Ph.D students for the

year 2019

3. Dr. B. T. Raut Best poster paper presentation award 20194. Fellow Association of Plant Pathologist, Akola (FAPPA) Details regarding how to apply, eligibility and criteria for the awards can be checked from the official website of the society (www.appjpds.org)APP Symposium Awards1. DR. C . D . MAYEE GOLD MEDAL AWARD COMPETITION FOR THE YEAR 2019: The Society will hold competition for the members of the society/research scholar/delegates/ scientist from Govt. and private institute with research path of Plant Pathology, Molecular Plant Pathology, Disease management through bio-agent and chemicals, nano-technology, and technology invention.(Eligibility Criteria and details available at www.appjpds.org)2. DR. R. B. SOMANI AWARDS COMPETITION FOR Ph D

STUDENTS FOR THE YEAR 2019: The Society will start to hold competition for Ph D Plant Pathology students on thesis paper presentation, separately for that there will be certificate and cash awards of Rs.5,000/ for award winner. Eligibility Criteria and details available at www.appjpds.org3. DR. B. T. RAUT BEST ORAL AND POSTER PAPER

PRESENTATION AWARD This award will be presented to the best Oral and Poster presentation during the symposium, which will be judged by three member team of subject specialists. It will be binding for author of award participation to publish in the society s journal ‘Journal of Plant Disease Sciences’. The award will consist of memento and certificate. There will be three awards, first, runner and third. Eligibility Criteria and details available at www.appjpds.org4. FELLOWSHIP OF THE SOCIETY1. Members having ten years standing membership and at

least 10 publication in JPDS during the preceding ten years i.e. from the year 2007 onwards will only be admitted as Fellow of the Society.

2. Members should have contribution to the society as Zonal Councilor/President, Editorial Board Member, inducting of new members etc.

3. Members must submit one copy of bio data in given format and list of publications which will be screened by the screening committee.

4. Application in given format should be sent up to 30th

September, 2019 Eligibility Criteria and details available at www.appjpds.orgEnglish will be the official language of the Symposium.Author’s guidelines Authors intending to participate in the symposium are requested to submit abstract online as attachment at appnehnez@gmail.comin MS Word typed in single space and minimum of 350 words (max 450). The title (14 points/Times New Roman) should be followed by name of Author/Authors with the name of the person presenting underlined and their affiliation (12 points). Abstracts will be screened before acceptance.REGISTRATION: Registration Fee for Life members (Nonrefundable) : 4500/-Non Life Members- : 5000/- RA/SRF/Students : 2000/- Institutions/Companies : 6000/- Accompanying person : 2000/-Abstract should be sent on or before 03.10.19Registration fee 10.10.19For online payment of registration fee following bank details may be usedAccount Name: Association of Plant Pathologists NEZ, Current Account No. 38426833518 ; IFSC code: SBIN0012464Cheques/Drafts will not be accepted

APPA National Symposium on ‘Enhancing Farm Income

Through Sustainable Plant Health Management’

November 6-8, 2019REGISTRATION FORM

Full Name of Participant (Block Letters) : ........................................................................................................................Address for Communication: .........................................................................................................................................Email: ................................. Phone: ...................................Accompanying persons (if any) .....................................................................................................................................Member of the Society : YES/NO Whether presenting paper or not YES /NOTitle of the paper: ..........................................................................................................................................................Name of presenting author : .......................................................................................................................................... Whether contesting for award: Yes/NoName of the award:...........................................................Accommodation needed or not : .........................................Date of Arrival: ...................................................................Date of Departure: ...........................................................Details of Money Transfer: .............................................................................................................................................

Date: Signature

Address for CommunicationOrganizing Secretary

Dr. Pankaj Baiswar (Senior Scientist), Plant Pathology

ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, MeghalayaEmail: appnehnez@gmail.com

Ph: 09436107733