Crop Physiology
The Department of Crop Physiology at the Agricultural College, Mahanadi was formally established in 1991 with the objectives of imparting undergraduate and graduate programs in Crop Physiology and also to undertake research in areas related to the physiology of crop plants. The major activity of the Department is teaching wherein it offers a total of 06 courses for UG programme from the academic year 2016 (17 credit hours) including one elective course (ELCT 362) with the implementation of V Deans Committee recommendations covering. In addition to the above the department also offers credits in the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) under Student READY programme.
The Department houses the facility of handheld Photosynthesis System CI-340, Leaf Area meter Li-COR, Chlorophyll Flourescence Meter, SPAD Chlorophyll Meter, Infrared Thermometer for conducting the abiotic stress research works.The department has well protected open top glass house where students can conduct the pot experiments.
Mission
• Enhancing the physiological efficiencies for improving the productivity and production of crop plants. Mandate • To conduct basic and strategic research with a view to understand the processes leading to solution of problems in crop productivity. • To train Post-Graduate students leading to M.Sc.
Faculty
D.Venkatesh Babu
Assistant Professor Phone: 9491410146 Email: dasarivenkatesh542@gmail.comTeaching
The following courses are offered under BSc(Ag) programme with a credit load of 29
| S.No | Course no. | Title of the course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPHY-162 | Fundamentals of Crop Physiology | 3(2+1) |
| 2 | CPHY:261 | Eco Physiology | 2(1+1) |
| 3 | CPHY-361 | Environmental science and Disaster Managment | 2(1+1) |
The following courses are offered under M.Sc (Ag)
| S.No | Course no. | Title of the course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CP 504 | Physiological and molecular responses of plants to abiotic stress. | 3(2+1) |
| 2 | CP 505 | Hormonal Regulation of Plant Growth and Development | 3(2+1) |
Succession list of Heads of Dept. of Statistics,
Mathematics & Computer Applications
| S.No | Name of staff | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S.R.K. Murthy | 1991-1998 |
| 2 | Dr. A. Siva Shankar | 1998-2003 |
| 3 | Dr. C. Sham Raj Naik | 2003-2007 |
| 4 | Dr. T. Y. Madhulety | 2007-2007 |
| 5 | Dr. P. Umamaheswari | 2007 till to date |