BIODATA
Name : Dr. V. C. Patil
Designation : Dean (Agri.) and Special Officer (Technical)
Date of birth : 12-05-1953
Postal Address : University of Agricultural Sciences
Raichur - 584 102, Karnataka
Telephone/Fax : Off: + 91-8532-220041, Fax: + 91-8532-221411
Home: + 91-836-2447664, Cell: + 91-94806-96309
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acr.edu.in
Educational Qualifications:
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Degree |
Year of Passing |
C.G.P.A. |
Fellowship/ Medals
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B.Sc. (Agri.) |
1973 |
3.59 / 4.00 |
University Merit Scholarship |
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M.Sc. (Agri.) (Agronomy)
|
1975 |
3.86 / 4.00 |
I.C.A.R. Junior Fellowship |
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PhD (Agronomy) |
1980 |
4.00 / 4.00 |
I.C.A.R. Senior Fellowship and University Gold Medal |
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Visiting Scientist at Oxford University, United Kingdom |
Oct. 1984 to Sept. 1985 |
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Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship |
Employment Record:
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Designation |
Period
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Dean (Agri.) & Special Officer (Technical) UAS Raichur |
24.09.2008 to date |
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Director of Instruction (Post Graduate Studies) |
28.04.2008 to 23.09.2008 |
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Head of the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, UAS, Dharwad |
01.05.2006 to 23.09.2008 |
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Head, Department of Agronomy, UAS, Dharwad |
09.05.2006 to 23.09.2008 |
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Professor and Head, Dept. of Agronomy, Agricultural College, Dharwad |
20.08.2001 to 31.06.2008 |
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Professor of Agronomy |
06.10.1994 to 19.08.2001 |
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Associate Professor of Agronomy |
09.06.1986 to 05.10.1994 |
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Assistant Professor of Forestry |
08.11.1985 to 08.06.1986 |
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Assistant Professor of Agronomy |
26.07.1982 to 7.11.1985 |
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Instructor in Agronomy |
27.05.1980 to 25.07.1982 |
National / International Training:
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Title |
Organizer |
Location |
Duration |
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1.International Course on Modern Irrigation Systems and Extension |
Center for International Development and Cooperation |
International Training Centre, Shefayim, Israel , |
13.05.1998 to 08.07.1998 |
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2.Agricultural Educational Technology (ICAR Summer school) |
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) |
Hyderabad |
07.05.1994 to 26.05.1994 |
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3.Biological Suppression of Weeds |
National Institute for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM) |
Bangalore |
25.07.1989 to 27.07.1989 |
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4.Forest Research Methods |
Commonwealth Forestry Institute |
Oxford University, United Kingdom |
01.07.1985 to 30.09.1985 |
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5.Certificate Course in Computing |
IGNOU |
New Delhi |
6 months (2001) |
International Experience:
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Sl. No. |
Country |
Year |
Duration |
Purpose |
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1. |
United kingdom (Oxford University) |
1984-85 |
One year |
Commonwealth Academic staff Fellowship (Visiting Scientist) |
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2. |
Thailand |
1991 |
One week |
III IDRC Bamboo workshop |
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3. |
United Kingdom (Southampton University) |
1996 |
One week |
International Conference on Under exploited crops |
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4. |
Israel |
1998 |
2 months |
International course on Modern Irrigation systems and Extension |
|
5. |
China |
2001 |
One week |
International Conference on Agricultural Information Technology |
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6. |
China |
2002 |
One week |
III AFITA, Conference |
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7. |
Thailand |
2004 |
One week |
IV AFITA, Conference |
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8. |
China |
2005 |
One week |
Chinese National Cotton Conference |
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9. |
India |
2005 |
Four days
|
India Organic- 2005: An International Organic Trade Fair |
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10. |
India |
2005 |
Five days |
International Conference on Plasticulture and Precision Farming |
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11. |
Japan |
2006 |
One week |
Asia Pacific Advanced Net work meeting |
|
12. |
U.S.A |
2008 |
Five weeks |
International Conference on Precision Agriculture and visit to US Universities and USDA Research Stations |
Organization of National / International Conferences:
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Course / Seminar
|
Status |
Date |
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1. Fifth International Conference of the Asian Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture |
Organizing Secretary |
November 9-11, 2006 |
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2. International Symposium on " Strategies for Sustainable Cotton production - A global vision" |
Chairman, Technical and Publication Committee |
November 23-25, 2004 |
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3. First National Conference on Agro-Informatics (NCAI) |
Organizing Secretary/Editor |
June 3-4, 2001 |
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4. National Seminar on "What next in Agronomy" |
Organizing Secretary |
8th March, 2000 |
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5. Advances in Micro irrigation and Fertigation |
Course Director (ICAR Short Course) |
June, 21-30 1999 |
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6. First International Conference on Parthenium Management |
Organizing Secretary |
October 6-8 , 1997 |
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7. Seminar on Drip Irrigation |
Organizing Secretary |
18th May, 1993 |
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8. Special course on Weed Management and use of Growth Regulators |
Course Director |
January, 21-25, 1991 |
Guidance to M.Sc (Agri) and Ph.D. Students
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Degree Programme |
Number of students Guided |
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M.Sc. (Agri.) |
23 |
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Ph.D |
8 |
Thesis:
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S.No. |
Year |
Name of the student |
Title of Thesis |
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PhD |
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1. |
1994 |
L.H.Malligawad |
Studies on the effect of plant density, planting geometry and nitrogen fertilization on grain amaranths. |
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2. |
1996 |
R.G.Gollar |
Effects of planting density, skipping irrigation at critical stages and staggered and simultaneous planting of intercrops on rabi maize. |
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3. |
1996 |
D.W.Thawal |
Studies on nutrition and performance of grain amaranth in intercropping. |
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4. |
1999 |
M.B.Patil |
Studies on weed management in rainfed chilli + cotton intercropping system |
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5. |
2003 |
U.K.Hulihalli |
Studies on in-situ moisture conservation and integrated nutrient management practices in rainfed herbaceum cotton. |
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6 |
2004 |
B.G.Masthana Reddy |
Response of irrigated transplanted rice to levels of major nutrients and time of application. |
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7. |
2006 |
B.S. Yenagi |
Studies on performance of Bt-cotton genotypes and evaluation of refuge crops/cropping systems |
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8. |
2006 |
U.K. Shanwad |
Action plan preparation (Medak Nala) and impact assessment (Katangidda Nala) of watersheds in Gulbarga district using remote sensing and GIS technologies |
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M.Sc. (Agri) |
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1. |
1985 |
P.R.Shahapurkar |
Intercropping studies in maize (Zea mays L.) |
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2. |
1988 |
R.S.Bhat |
Influence of some tree species on sunflower + pigeonpea cropping system. |
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3. |
1988 |
G.K.Girijesh |
Weed management studies in groundnut and sunflower intercropping systems. |
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4. |
1989 |
G.G.Koppa |
Studies on performance of grain amaranth genotypes under rainfed conditions of Dharwad. |
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5. |
1989 |
T.B.Mali Patil |
Chemical weed control in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). |
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6. |
1990 |
M.B.Patil |
Chemical control of Cynodon dactylon (L) Pers. |
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7. |
1992 |
J.A.Hosmath |
Studies on intercropping of sesame (sesamum indicum L.) with pulses and oilseeds. |
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8. |
1992 |
S.S.Kulkarni |
Response of cotton genotypes to nitrogen levels under rainfed conditions. |
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9. |
1993 |
C.P.Chandrashekara |
Response of sunflower genotypes to phosphorus levels and vesicular arbuscular mycorrihizal inoculation. |
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10. |
1993 |
M.V.Manjunath |
Studies on maize and sunflower intercropping. |
|
11. |
1994 |
M.P.Potdar |
Response of mulberry (Morus alba L.) genotypes to nitrogen levels under irrigation. |
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12. |
1995 |
R.B.Rooge |
Response of soybean (Glycine max L.) genotypes to nitrogen levels under irrigation. |
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13. |
1996 |
N.A.P. Choudri |
Performance of grain amaranath (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.) in intercropping during rabi season. |
|
14. |
2000 |
Bekele Haile |
Integrated nutrient management in irrigated wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) |
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15. |
2002 |
Manish Kumar Ahuja |
Effect of tillage and herbicides on rainfed lowland rice-greengram sequence. |
|
16. |
2002 |
Rajanna, M.P. |
Effect of fertigation on yield, quality and nutrient uptake of sugarcane |
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17. |
2003 |
S.N.Malleswari Sadineni |
Crop acreage and yield estimation studies in chilli using remote sensing. |
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18. |
2004 |
Shivaraj M. Bellary |
Integrated nutrient management in arecanut for the control of yellow leaf disease (YLD). |
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19. |
2005 |
Mallikarjun S. Nagaral |
Phenotypic evaluation and molecular characterization of pop sorghum genotypes. |
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20. |
2006 |
D.S. Mukharib |
Evaluation of Maize Genotypes under late sowing situations and their molecular characterization |
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21. |
2007 |
Praveenkumar M. Guled |
Crop acreage and yield estimation studies in Sugarcane through use of remote sensing techniques. |
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22. |
2008 |
Santhoshkumar Kamareddy |
Development of synthetic seed in Mulberry (Morus indica L.) cultivar M5 and evaluation under controlled condition. |
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23. |
2008 |
Priya P. |
Effect of seed priming on field performance of maize based cropping systems under rainfed condition. |
Research Projects:
|
S.No
|
Project title |
Sponsor |
Budget Rs. in Lakhs |
Period/ Duration |
Designation |
|
1. |
Redesigning the farmer extension-agricultural research/education continuum in India with ICT mediated knowledge management. |
I.C.A.R (NAIP), New Delhi |
78.66 |
2007-2011 |
Principal Investigator |
|
2. |
Precision farming techniques for enhancing sugarcane production. |
Nandi Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane (Niyamit) Galagali, Bijapur |
5.80 |
2006-08 |
Principal Investigator |
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3. |
Precision farming in sugarcane cultivation. |
ISRO, Bangalore |
14.70 |
2005-07 |
Principal Investigator |
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4. |
Evaluation of new cotton entry PSC 355 with leading hybrids. |
Dow Agro Sciences India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai |
1.85 |
2005-06 |
Principal Investigator |
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5. |
Development and demonstration of a model Integrated farming system |
I.C.A.R, New Delhi |
19.93 |
2004 - 06 |
Principal Investigator |
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6. |
Crop Diversification Models for Different Zones (1, 2, 3, 8 & 9) of Karnataka |
Dept.of Agriculture G.O.K, Bangalore |
10.56 |
2004 - 06 |
Principal Investigator |
|
7. |
Molecular characterization and DNA finger printing of elite clones of bamboos of western ghats |
ICAR (NATP-CGP) |
21.12 |
2001- 04 |
Co-Principal Investigator |
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8. |
Adoption of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) to rejuvenate Areca nut palms |
IMT Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Pune |
0.60 |
2003 |
Principal Investigator |
|
9. |
Field Demonstration of Israel Technology Technology. |
Dept. of Agriclture G.O.K., Bangalore |
4.00 |
2001 - 03 |
Principal Investigator |
|
10. |
Studies on efficient use of irrigation water and nitrogen through Drip Irrigation in Cotton |
I.C.A.R, New Delhi |
9.17 |
2000 - 02 |
Principal Investigator |
|
11. |
Studies on the effect of resource management in mulberry cultivation |
I.C.A.R, New Delhi |
11.68 |
1999 - 02 |
Principal Investigator |
|
12. |
Investigations on Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in cotton |
C.C. I, Mumbai
|
11.96 |
1998 - 01 |
Principal Investigator |
|
13. |
Sustainable Mulberry Production in black cotton soils. |
Department of Sericulture G.O.K, Bangalore |
7.92 |
1997 - 99 |
Principal Investigator |
|
14. |
Studies on Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Bamboo in Western ghats of Karnataka (Through IPGRI, Malaysia) |
F.A.O, Rome |
1.34 |
1997 |
Principal Investigator |
|
15. |
Technology Development for Grain Amaranth Cultivation |
I.C.A.R, New Delhi |
2.15 |
1993 - 96 |
Principal Investigator |
Technologies Developed and Recommended by the University:
|
Sl. No |
Scientist(s) involved |
Technologies generated |
Accepted for inclusion in package during |
Package of practices book page number/ year |
|
1 |
Dr. B. S. Janagoudar and Dr. V.C.Patil |
Chemical Control of Cynodon dactylon |
1996 |
463/2004 |
|
2 |
Dr. V.C.Patil and Dr. L.H.Malligwad |
Chapter on Grain Amaranthus |
1997 |
95/2004 |
|
3 |
Dr. V.C.Patil |
Information on Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in Cotton |
2001-2002 |
184/2004 |
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4 |
Dr. V.C.Patil |
Water requirement (per day basis) of Cotton under drip irrigation |
2002-2003 |
186/2004 |
Institution Building Activities:
List of Equipments Purchased for the Department from externally funded Projects
|
S.No |
Name of the Equipment |
Amount |
Project Title |
|
1. |
LAI-2000 Canopy Analyzer |
Rs.2,44,701 |
Investigations on Drip irrigation and fertigation in cotton (CCI, Mumbai) |
|
2. |
Chlorophyll Fluorometer (Model : PAM 2000) |
Rs.3,12,404 |
"Studies on efficient use of irrigation water and Nitrogen through Drip irrigation( ICAR, New Delhi) |
|
3. |
SPAD-502 Chlorophyll Meter |
Rs. 1,02,000 |
-do- |
|
4. |
Kjeldatherm Digestion System (Model: TT 125) |
Rs. 1,89,114 |
Sustainable Mulberry production in black cotton soils (Department of Sericulture, GOK, Bangalore) |
|
5. |
Water potential system (HR-33TR Dew Point Micro Voltmeter) |
Rs.3,27,100 |
Studies on the effect of resource management in mulberry cultivation (I.C.A.R, New Delhi) |
|
6. |
Microprocessor based distillation System |
Rs.2,65,230 |
Development & Demonstration of a model Integrated farming system (ICAR, New Delhi) |
|
7. |
L.C.D. Projector |
Rs. 1,05,000 |
Crop diversification models for different zones (1, 2, 3, 8 & 9) of Karnataka(KSDA,GOK, Bangalore) |
|
8. |
Computers (Five), Laptop (One), Digital SLR camera, Laser printer, Fax |
Rs. 5,00,000 |
From outside funding agencies |
Agricultural Information Technology Activities:
Indian Society of Agricultural Information Technology (INSAIT)
- Founder President since 2001
- INSAIT affiliated to Asian Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture(AFITA), Japan
- Organized First National Conference on Agro-Informatics in 2001
Asian Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture (AFITA), Japan
- President of AFITA for the period 2006 -2008.
- Vice-President of AFITA for the period 2002-2006
- Vice Chairman, Advisory Committee, AFITA 2002 Conference held in China.
- Advisory committee member for AFITA 2004 Conference held in Thailand.
- Organizing Secretary of AFITA 2006 Conference held in India from Nov. 9 -11, 2006.
Recognition / Awards
- Fellow of The Indian Society of Agronomy for the year 2005
- Two Incentive Awards (1999 and 2006) from University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, for mobilizing funds from outside agencies in excess of Rs. 25 lakhs in a single year
Details of publications:
1. Full length papers/ Research note/Short communications : 52
2. Full length papers in Seminar/Symposia/conference :
a. International : 28
b. National : 13
3. Abstracts in Seminar/Symposia/conference : a. International : 04
b. National : 08
4. Publications Edited : 07
5. Extension leaflets : 01
6. Popular articles : 08
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