Laboratory

Genetics and Plant Breeding

The aim of the laboratory is to give practical exposure to under and postgraduate students for understanding the modern, conventional and biotechnological approaches on plant breeding and seed production of field, vegetable and horticultural crops. Special emphasis is given at research, which is approaching plant breeding by an holistic viewpoint, including the employment of modern technologies and applications such as the marker-assisted selection, breeding for resistance etc. In addition, the laboratory covers all essential aspects of plant propagation technology, including seed physiology and seed technology and seed storage.

Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology deals with the study of Plant diseases, their causal organisms and recommends the disease-management to farmers.

The laboratory is well equipped to receive and maintain plant material in isolation for the identification and diagnosis of various diseases caused by plant pathogens (bacteria, fungi etc.) in agricultural and horticultural crops.

We are also training the students for mushroom cultivation for developing entrepreneur skills.

The laboratory has wide range of latest equipments like Camera Integrated Research Microscopes, Laminar Air Flow, Autoclave, Incubator, Hot Air Oven, Water bath & Centrifuge.

Soil Science

This laboratory useful for conducting the soil science practicals of undergraduate students. This laboratory also offers the Soil, Plant and water analysis services for the farmers and giving the training and on farm demonstration in soil, plant and water quality assessment. The laboratory has facilities for

• Soil nutrient analysis
• Soil pH, Soil EC
• Irrigation water quality assessment
• Plant nutrient analysis

Agricultural Entomology

Entomology is the science of study about the insects and their ecology so that the harmful pests could be managed by using integrated pest management strategies. The students are also trained in the laboratory to diagnose and understand the pests of crops, stored grains and their management. The laboratory has

Insect display boxes with 23 orders
Insect display showcase
Insect rearing cages
Corcyra cephalonica rearing boxes
Corcyra cephalonica Breeding cages
Advanced light trap
Rice brown plant hopper rearing cages
Mosquito breeding cage
Insect collecting nets
Insect collecting jars
Honey bee hive
Advanced Research Trinocular Microscope
Prime Zoom Stereo Microscope
Digital USB Camera for Microscope
BOD Incubator
Hot Air Oven
Magnascope
Digital Weighing Balance
Occular Meter
Honey Extractor
Hemocytometer
Freezer

Computer and Language Laboratory

The Language Laboratory with audio-visual installation aids in language teaching using state-of-the art technologies to prepare the students with high order soft skills to be successful at job interviews and in their career. The institute has set up a well-equipped language lab with advanced Words Worth English Language Lab software to make our students competent in communication skills to be the best professionals in any field to serve society.

Words Worth English Language Lab follows the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) for enhancing English language skills in terms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The key features of Words Worth English Language Lab are

User-friendly
Self-learning facility
Acquisition of vocabulary through integrated learning
Pronunciation practice using Phonetics
Enhances grammatical accuracy
Gradual up-gradation of English language skills through a structured programme
Interactive learning
Monitoring and evaluation
Listening & Comprehension
Provides equal weightage on LSRW
Practicing English using everyday scenarios
Well-graded content
Situational Approach
Well-guided practice activities
Learner-centered activities
Provides exposure to a variety of text

Address

SVKM’s College of Agriculture Shirpur Ankleshwar-Burhanpur Highwar (NH-4),
Shirpur- Chopda Road, At/Post Tardi,
Taluka-Shirpur, Dist.-Dhule,
Maharashtra – 425421

FOR ADMISSIONS RELATED QUERIES

Dr. Nitin Misal
(Nodal officer)
82849 08379

Dr. Ashish Bankar
(Assistant Professor)
8421337858

Dr. Mahesh Chaudhari
(Assistant Professor)
8788355059

Dr. Indarchand Chavan
(Principal)
8888893586

College of Agriculture, Shirpur