AICRP Scheme/ Unit : All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Weed Management
Location : CoA, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065
Year of Start : April, 1978
Mandates :
- To conduct research for developing viable weed management technologies in crop and non- crop situations
- Coordinate network research in weed management in different agro ecological regions
Research Programmes :
- Development of location specific sustainable weed management practices in major crops and cropping system
- Weed Management under conservation tillage based cropping systems
- Weed management strategies in organic agriculture/natural farming
- Management of Parasitic weeds
- Management of weeds in non- cropped and aquatic areas
- Identification of weeds of national importance
- Assessment/ Fate of herbicide residues in different agro ecosystems, high-value crops, long term tillage experiments etc.
Research Accomplishments :
Thirty weed management technologies were recommended for inclusion in the Package of Practices of UAS, Bangalore for the benefit of farming community.
Awards / Recognitions :
- “Best center award” during the year 2022-23
- “Best annual report award’’ during the year 2006
- “Best stall award” during Krishi mela -2006 and National Agricultural Machinery Exhibition
- Most responsive center award for the year 2010
- Best demonstration award during Agricultural fair – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
Facilities Available :
- To take up field research on various weed management activities
Other Activities :
- Implementation of SCSP and TSP programmes
- Parthenium Awareness programmes/awareness campaign
- Organising a stall in Krishi mela
- Organizing Kisan ghosti on various weed management practices
- Providing Farm advisory services, consultation through phone/ e- media
- Participation in Radio and TV programmes
- Organizing training/workshops/seminars
- Conducting farm trials, FLD’s
- Teaching and Extension guidance
- Conducting weed survey
- Field diagnostic visits to weeds associated with crops and area infested with invasive weeds
Externally Funded Projects in Operation:
| No. | Project Title | Principal Investigator | Funding agency | Year of Start | Year of Completion | Significant Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Synthesis of Boron, Zinc and Sulphur nano fertilizers to enhance the productivity and nutritional quality of Soybean and Tomato | Dr. K. N. Geetha | M/s, Smartchem Technologies Limited, Sai Hira, Survey No.93, Mundhwa, Pune | 2021 | On-going | On-going |
| 2 | Evaluation of impact of elevated CO2 and temperature on crop and weed interaction, dynamics and herbicide bioefficacy | Dr. K. N. Geetha | National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) | 2022 | On-going | On-going |
Staff Profile
Scientific Staff
Dr. K. N. Geetha
Designation : Professor and Scheme head
Academic Qualification : Ph.D (Agronomy), Postdoc, PGDEAM
Area of Specialization : Agronomy
Academic Qualification : Ph.D (Agronomy), Postdoc, PGDEAM
Area of Specialization : Agronomy
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore : 17.02.2007
Date of Joining Scheme /Unit : 06.12.2019
Dr.S. Kamala Bai
Designation :Junior Agronomist
Academic Qualification : M.sc, Ph.D (Agronomy)
Academic Qualification : M.sc, Ph.D (Agronomy)
Area of Specialization : Agronomy
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore : 24.11.2012
Date of Joining Scheme /Unit : 02.02.2018
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Technical Staff
Ms. J.K. Sinchana
Designation : Technical Assistant
Academic Qualification : M.Sc (Agri)
Academic Qualification : M.Sc (Agri)
Area of Specialization : Agronomy
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore : 17.05.2022
Date of Joining Scheme/Unit : 17.05.2022
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Supporting Staff
Muniraju T. R.
Designation : Senior Field Assistant
Academic Qualification : SSLC
Academic Qualification : SSLC
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore : 01.07.2013
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore : 16.07.2022
+91-9980452409
Deepak P.
Designation : Light vehicle driver
Academic Qualification : SSLC
Academic Qualification : SSLC
Date of joining duty at UAS, Bangalore : 23.05.2014
Date of Joining Scheme/Unit : 23.05.2014
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