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Department of Plant Pathology

Department of Plant Pathology

The Department of Plant Pathology has a long and distinguished history, due to its importance for increasing the healthy and qualitative agricultural produce. This discipline covers causes, symptoms, perpetuation, transmission and management of plant / crop diseases. The department was initially established as a main component of the King George-V, Agriculture Institute Sarkrand in 1939. With the up-gradation of the Institute to Agriculture College and its shifting to Tandojam, the department retained its vital role offering a B.Sc. (Agri.) Hons. degree in Plant Pathology.

In addition, it has a very strong post graduate program offering M.Sc. (Agri.) Hons. and Ph.D. in plant pathology degrees programs. The identification and cultivation of edible mushrooms, multiplication of antagonistic and other biological control organisms is also a major research component of the department. Consequently graduates have excelled in various fields and made valuable contribution to the society. The department also offers free farmer advisory services to the farming community, organizes lectures, seminars, workshops and short courses for farmers, students, NGO’s, Agriculture extension and research workers. The Department is fully equipped with classrooms, laboratories and experimental field.

Chairman Message

Chairman Department of Plant Pathology
Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Khaskheli

Chairman, Department of Plant Pathology

Welcome to the Department of Plant Pathology. We aim to provide quality education and professional training in plant disease diagnosis and management.

Our department focuses on research, technology transfer and innovative solutions for crop protection and plant health.

We remain committed to supporting agriculture through scientific excellence and sustainable disease management practices.

Mission

The Department of Plant Pathology (DPP) is dedicated to producing skilled graduates with advanced knowledge in plant diseases, including pathogen identification and integrated disease management. Our commitment extends to sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship and global food security through quality teaching, scientific research and practical training. Graduates are equipped for research, technology transfer and self-employment through innovative approaches such as edible mushroom cultivation and synthesis of biopesticides. The department strives to train the next generation of plant pathologists and actively collaborates with stakeholders to provide effective solutions to plant health challenges.

Objectives

  • Impart modern scientific knowledge to graduate and postgraduate students.
  • Conduct research on plant diseases and develop curative measures.
  • Assist farming community in treatment of plant diseases.
  • Explore biological and non-chemical disease control methods.
  • Disseminate mushroom identification and cultivation techniques.
  • Promote mass production of beneficial fungi and bacteria.
  • Encourage self-employment opportunities for students.
  • Promote novel research and technology adoption.

Courses Offered

Code Title of Course C. Hrs
TERM-II
PP-302 Introduction to Plant Pathogens 3(2+1)
TERM-III
PP-401 Introductory Plant Pathology 3(2+1)
TERM-V
PP-501 Introduction to Plant Viruses 3(2+1)
PP-503 Introduction to Plant Prokaryotes 3(2+1)
PP-505 Introduction to Mycology 3(2+1)
PP-507 Introductory to Plant Parasitic Nematodes 3(2+1)
PP-509 Beneficial Microorganisms 3(2+1)
AHV-501 Animal Husbandry 3(2+1)
TERM-VI
PP-502 Diseases of Field Crops 3(2+1)
PP-504 Plant Resistance to Diseases 3(2+1)
PP-506 Diseases of Vegetable Crops 3(2+1)
PP-508 Soil-borne Pathogens & their Management 3(2+1)
STAT-514 Biostatistics 3(2+1)
TERM-VII
PP-601 Diseases of Fruits and Ornamentals 3(2+1)
PP-603 Seed and Post-harvest Pathology 3(2+1)
PP-605 Plant Disease Epidemiology 3(2+1)
PP-607 Plant Disease Management 3(2+1)
PP-611 General Plant Pathology (for Non-Major) 3(2+1)
TERM-VIII
PP-602 Pesticides, their Action and Application 3(2+1)
PP-604 Methods and Research Techniques in Plant Pathology 3(2+1)
PP-606 Abiotic Diseases of Plants 2(1+1)
PP-610 Internship / Project 4(0+4)

Facilities

Diagnostic Laboratories

Advanced laboratories for pathogen identification and disease diagnosis.

Research & Practical Training

Hands-on learning in disease management, mushroom cultivation and bio-control methods.