50 Years of Sorghum Research Contribution of AICRP-Sorghum Centres

Golden Jubilee Publication 50 Years of Sorghum Research Contribution of AICRP-Sorghum Centres

Aruna C., C. Deepika, KV Raghavendra Rao and Vilas A Tonapi

ALL INDIA COORDINATED RESEARCH PROJECT ON SORGHUM ICAR-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MILLETS RESEARCH Hyderabad 500 030, Telangana, INDIA Citation: Aruna C, Deepika C, Raghavendra Rao KV and Vilas A Tonapi 2020. Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research: Contribution of AICRP-Sorghum Centres, ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India. PP: 233

ISBN: 978-81-946973-4-3

Number of copies: 500 / 2020

Compiled and Edited by • Aruna C Principal Scientist and PI (Kharif Sorghum Breeding), ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, email: [email protected]

• C Deepika Scientist (Plant Breeding), ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, email: [email protected]

• KV Raghavendra Rao Chief Technical Officer, ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, email: [email protected]

• Vilas A Tonapi Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, email: director. [email protected]

Contributors Scientists from AICRP-Sorghum centres at Akola, Bijapur, Chamarajanagara, Coimbatore, Deesa, Dharwad, Hagari, Hisar, Indore, Ludhiana, Nandyal, Palem, Pantnagar, Parbhani, Rahuri, Surat, Tandur and Udaipur; and all PIs of AICRP-Sorghum.

Photo Credits HS Gawali

Published by Director and Project Coordinator-AICRP-sorghum ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, INDIA

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ndian sorghum improvement program can be illustrated as a shining example which has significantly Icontributed towards the green revolution in dry land areas. Sorghum research in India is being carried out at Indian Council for Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR) in collaboration with All India Co-ordinated Research Program on sorghum (AICRP on sorghum) and its 18 centres distributed across 10 states of India. In India, systematic efforts for sorghum improvement have started during 1960s by manipulating the genes controlling height and maturity by introducing American germplasm. In 1962, ICAR launched the “Accelerated Hybrid Sorghum Project” (which later became the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on sorghum) with an objective to initiate the hybrid breeding in sorghum. With the release of CSH 1 (the first commercial hybrid) in 1964, sorghum became the second crop after maize in developing high yielding hybrids using cytoplasmic-genetic male sterility system. A number of hybrids and open pollinated varieties have been released for cultivation till date, specifically to suit different seasons across India both at the national level by the ICAR and at the state level by State Agricultural Universities (SAUs). Remarkable progress has been achieved during the next five decades by diversifying the parental lines for yield, maturity, height, disease and insect tolerance, and quality by utilizing indigenous and exotic germplasm. Genetic improvement in plant type and resistance to stresses in a systematic manner has resulted in the development and release of more than 80 improved cultivars at the national level and more than 200 at state level with traits of high grain yield, biotic and abiotic stress resistance, fodder types, sweet sorghum genotypes etc. Popularity of many of these released cultivars is a standing testimony of success of Indian sorghum program not only in terms of yield enhancement, but also in terms of diversification of parental lines and progressive advances in incorporation of resistance against major pests and diseases. Improved cultivars, particularly in rainy season hybrids, rapidly became the primary component of production systems due to assured higher productivity, wider adaptability, short duration with response to applied nutrients, acceptability to farmers, and effective seed production support from public and private sectors.

The publication on “50 Years of Sorghum Research-Contribution of AICRP-Sorghum Centres” which is released to commemorate completion of 50 years of research under AICRP-Sorghum is an attempt to compile historical aspects of all the AICRP-Sorghum centres. This includes, the staff worked since inception, contributions of each centre in terms of improved cultivars, technologies developed and publications made. This compilation helps as a reference point to understand the contributions of all the AICRP-Sorghum centers.

CONTENTS

S. No. Co-operating Centre Page

1 Fifty years of research and development under All-India Coordinated Research 1 Project on Sorghum

2 High Yielding Sorghum Cultivars Released at State Level 21

3 Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola 35

4 Regional Agricultural Research Station, UAS-Dharwad, Bijapur 52

5 Agricultural Research Station, UAS-Bengaluru, Chamarajanagara 69

6 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 71

7 Sorghum Research Station, S.D. Agricultural University, Deesa 91

8 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 93

9 Agricultural Research Station, UAS-Dharwad, Hagari 109

10 Choudhary Charan Singh Hisar Agricultural University, Hisar 114

11 College of Agriculture, RVSKVV, Indore 125

12 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 142

13 Regional Agricultural Research Station, ANGRAU, Nandyal 145

14 Regional Agricultural Research Station, PJTSAU, Palem 149

15 G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 154

16 Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 176

17 Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 180

18 Main Sorghum Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Surat 195

19 Agricultural Research Station, PJTSAU, Tandur 209

20 Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur 215

Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research

Fifty years of research and development under All-India Coordinated Research Project on Sorghum V A Tonapi, C Aruna, B Venkatesh Bhat, R Madhusudhana, AV Umakanth, K Hariprasanna, B Gangaiah, G Shyam Prasad, IK Das, M Elangovan, RR Chapke Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad Sorghum is one of the main staple food crops for the world’s poorest and most food insecure people across the semi-arid tropics. Globally, sorghum is cultivated in 42 million hectares producing 59.3 million tons at an average productivity hovering around 1.41 tons per hectare (FAOSTAT 2018). With exceptions in some regions, it is mainly produced and consumed by poor farmers and populations. In India, sorghum was one of the major cereal staples during 1950’s and occupied an area of more than 18 million hectares that has come down to 4.96 million hectares (FAOSTAT 2018). This decline has altered the cropping systems and also the food security of dry land regions of the country. All India total sorghum production has registered a constant growth rate of 0.10% per annum during the period 1967-68 to 2011-2012 which can be mainly attributed to production of kharif sorghum rather than positive growth in rabi sorghum production. Though kharif sorghum yield growth rates were relatively higher, it could not offset the declining growth rates in production, as the growth rates in kharif sorghum area were negative and high. Just opposite is true in case of rabi sorghum where the area decline was not sufficient to undermine the yield growth, thus resulting in positive production growth rates. Among the states, Maharashtra alone recorded positive growth in production during both kharif and rabi seasons, while Karnataka registered a positive growth rate in rabi production. Gujarat recorded highest growth in yield of 3.72%, despite highest decline in kharif area. Based on the performance of sorghum in Maharashtra, it appears that relatively it has a promising future during both kharif and rabi. However, the loss in both area and production is greater in kharif sorghum than in rabi. The coverage with high yielding varieties (HYVs) of sorghum is nearly 80% in kharif and potential under moderate inputs is also high (4-6 t ha-1). In the rice fallows, under zero tillage conditions, grain productivity is as high as 7 to 8 tons per hectare. The area loss may be due to the expansion in irrigation which has made other crops such as rice, sugarcane, cotton, etc., more attractive and remunerative thus rendering sorghum to be less competitive. The decline in consumption demands of sorghum grain is also a major factor for the decline in area. The increased productivity of sorghum has not been able to compensate for the loss in area turning the production to be negative. However, the suitability of the improved varieties of sorghum to specific niches and local farming conditions remains unresolved. The major thrust, in future, will be on enhancing alternate uses of sorghum and its utilization as a major food, feed, fodder, and fuel (bio-energy) crop for industrial utilization. Realizing the importance of multi-location testing in varietal development, ICAR established All-India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project (AICSIP) in December 1969 at IARI in New Delhi, with 11 cooperating centres distributed in different State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) across sorghum growing regions of the country. The main objective of the project was to conduct multi-location research towards grain and forage sorghum improvement. In 1970, the AICSIP coordinating unit was shifted to IARI regional station, Hyderabad as Hyderabad was at the centre of the sorghum growing regions of India with concentration of other national and international research organizations in Hyderabad.

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With unprecedented success of the AICSIP progamme, sorghum research was separated from IARI and National Research Centre for Sorghum (NRCS) was established in place of IARI (RS) in 1987 at Hyderabad (currently in Telangana) with AICSIP as an integral part of it. One off-season nursery was also established at Warangal as a national facility to support AICSIP researchers. To further strengthen rabi sorghum research, Centre for Rabi Sorghum (CRS) was established at Solapur (Maharashtra) in 1991. NRCS was further upgraded as Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR) during 2009 and currently to Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) since 2014. Sorghum in India is grown in vast areas with diverse soil and climatic conditions. With each location having unique problem of insect pests, diseases and production conditions, multi-location testing of generated technologies assumes much importance. Location-specific research to meet the specific requirements of each location/zone is of paramount importance. Thus, across plan periods, number of centres under AICSIP has increased to address region specific issues and presently, 18 centres are functioning under the aegis of AICSIP across eleven states. While sixteen of the 18 centres (Akola, Parbhani and Rahuri-Maharashtra, Dharwad, Hagari and Chamarajnagar-Karnataka, Indore-Madhya Pradesh, Palem-Telangana, Nandyal-Andhra Pradesh, Coimbatore-Tamil Nadu, Surat and Deesa-Gujarat, Udaipur-Rajasthan, Pantnagar-Uttarakhand, Ludhiana- Punjab, and Hisar-Haryana) conduct research on kharif sorghum (which includes grain, forage and sweet sorghums), 7 centres (Rahuri, Parbhani-Maharashtra, Bijapur, Dharwad and Hagari-Karnataka, Nandyal- AP and Tandur- Telangana) concentrate on rabi sorghums and five centres (Akola, Dharwad, Hagari, Parbhani and Rahuri) work on both kharif and rabi sorghums. Besides above centres, several voluntary centres under different SAUs also work in tandem to conduct multi-locational trials and add to novel technology and products. Similarly, some private companies are also considered, in the process of testing particularly for advanced hybrid trials.

Sorghum is cultivated for different end uses like grain sorghum (rabi and kharif), forage sorghum and sweet sorghum. Each sorghum type has different research priorities as well as niches. Thus, the sorghum growing regions are classified into different zones for different types. Kharif grain sorghum cultivars are tested under three zones, while rabi grain sorghum has two growing conditions, viz., deep soil and shallow soil. Forage sorghum has two regions/zones viz., North India and South India, while sweet sorghum is tested without any specific zone demarcation. Agronomic testing of AICSIP entries is carried out in respective zones of different sorghum types, while screening against major biotic stresses is carried out at respective hot spots. Apart from these, on-farm assessment of the newly developed production technologies for dissemination and further improvement is also carried out through various extension programmes. Mandate • Basic and strategic research to increase productivity of millets and their diversified utilization for enhancement of profitability

• Coordination and development of improved crop production and protection technologies of millets

• Training and consultancy on millet production and utilization

• Dissemination of technologies and capacity building

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2. Achievements The research carried in AICSIP centres led to development of high yielding hybrids and varieties with limited inputs. Forty-one hybrids (CSH 1 to CSH 41) and 42 varieties (CSV 1 to CSV 42) released at the national and several at state level through these network centres is a great success of Indian sorghum improvement program (Table 1). With the release of CSH 1, the first commercial hybrid in 1964, sorghum became the second crop after maize in developing high yielding hybrids using cytoplasmic-genetic male sterility system. After CSH 1, a total of 42 more hybrids at central level and a few at states level have been released and identified as adapted to specific regions. These hybrids played a major role in increasing the productivity and production, particularly in the case of kharif sorghum. Among the kharif hybrids CSH 1, CSH 5, CSH 6, CSH 9, CSH 14 and CSH 16 need special mention as CSH 5 and CSH 6 had yield potential of 34 q/ha which was raised to 40 q/ha in CSH 9 and further raised to 41 q/ha in CSH 16, CSH 23, CSH 25, CSH 27, CSH 30, CSH 35 and CSH 41 with distinct superiority in grain and fodder quality. High yielding varieties CSV 1 to CSV 42 at central level and many more at states level were released. Some of these varieties are dual-purpose type. By and large, varieties were less acceptable to farmers. Better preference was for dual-purpose varieties such as CSV 10, CSV 13, SPV 462, CSV 15, CSV 20, CSV 23 and CSV 27 in some pockets. The major advantages of varieties over hybrids were their relative better grain quality, higher stover yield and multiple resistance/tolerance to major pests and diseases. A total of 30 forage sorghum varieties (single cut and multi-cut) and 3 multi-cut forage hybrids were developed and released during the sorghum project period at national level. Besides, 21 state level varieties and three state level hybrids were also released through AICSIP centres. These accomplishments have been contributed mainly by Akola, Bijapur, Dharwad, Palem, Parbhani, Rahuri, Indore, Surat, Udaipur, Pantnagar, Hisar, Coimbatore and Ludhiana centres, besides IIMR, Hyderabad. While the overall productivity of sorghum during kharif and rabi was increased through the development and adoption of improved cultural practices, the gains in the productivity of sorghum has been highly impressive due to the development and adoption of improved high yielding varieties and hybrids. The zone-based approach to develop new cultivars and technologies for target regions has helped in extending the trait-based programmes and resources to other areas increasing the efficiency of research leading to higher return with no extra investment in research. 3. Innovations or special achievements Technologies Developed and Recommended: Seed and planting material registered, technologies commercialized and technologies in pipe line are listed as given below: A. Hybrids, Varieties and Parental lines: The hybrids, varieties and parental lines registered with PPV & FRA are listed in Table 2A. B. Value- added Genetic Stocks: The value-added genetic stocks registered with NBPGR are given in Table 2B.

3 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Area for which recommended Maharashtra, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Karnataka, Gujarat, MP, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu For the zones– I & II: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh --do-- All major kharif sorghum areas of Maharashtra, Karnataka for sole crop Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, South Gujarat, North AP & Tamil Nadu Rajasthan, north Gujarat, UP, AP and Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, south Gujarat and north AP (zone II) Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, South Gujarat and North AP (zone II) Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, South Gujarat, North AP under rainfed Kharif cultivation Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, South Gujarat, and north AP Rajasthan, UP, North Gujarat, South Andhra Pradesh & TN Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, AP, Chattisgarh Gujarat, and Rajasthan Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, South Gujarat, and Telangana All India Maharashtra, Karnataka, MP, Gujarat, UP, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu --do-- --do-- --do-- --do-- Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP**, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, AP, MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP. Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, Rajasthan, UP Maharashtra, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, UP, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Centre which developed NRCS (DSR), Hyd. NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) Indore Mahendra hybrid seeds, Jalna NRCS (DSR) Parbhani and DSR Devgen seeds & Crops tech Pvt. Ltd, Secunderabad DSR, Hyderabad Nuziveedu seeds, Secunderabad Mahodaya hybrid seeds Pvt. Ltd, Jalna DSR, Hyderabad Dev Gen seeds Nuziveedu seeds Hitech seeds Akola Hytech seed NRCS (DSR)*, Hyd. (currently IIMR) NRCS (DSR), Hyd. NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) Dharwad ICRISAT Akola Pedigree of the hybrid/variety 296A × RS 29 27A × C43 AKMS 14A × RS 673 IM 9A × Indore 12 MLSA 848 × MLR 34 MS 7A × RS 627 PMS 28 A × C43 MLSA 848 × R 400 279 A × CB 11 NS 516A × 444R 501A & 606R 415 A X CB33 MLA 55 & R 421 NS 509A X NB 235 R HTJP001 A X HTJP002 R AKMS 30 A X AKR 504 HTJP004A X HTJP007R CK 60A × IS 84 CK 60A × IS 3691 2219A × IS 3691 1036A × Swarna 2077A × CS 3541 2219A × CS 3541 296A × CS 3541 296A × SB 1085 296A × MR 750 AKMS14A × AKR 150 release Year of 1995 1997 1998 1999 2005 2005 2005 2011 2012 2013 2013 2012 2014 2015 2016 2016 2017 1965 1970 1973 1975 1977 1983 1984 1986 1964 1992

Hybrid/ variety CSH 16 (SPH 723) CSH 17 (SPH 660) CSH 18 (SPH 960) CSH 21 (SPH 1342) CSH 23 (SPH 1290) CSH 25 (SPH 1567) CSH 26 (SPH 1629) CSH 27 (SPH 1644) CSH 28 (SPH 1647) CSH 29 (SPH 1648) CSH 30 (SPH 1655) CSH 32 (SPH 1674) CSH 33 (SPH 1703) CSH 34 (SPH 1702) CSH 35 (SPH 1705) CSH 37 (SPH 1778) CSH 2 CSH 3 CSH 4 CSH 5 CSH 6 CSH 9 (SPH 61) CSH 10 (SPH 196) CSH 11 (SPH 221) CSH 1 CSH 14 (SPH 468) CSH 13K&R (SPH 504) Pedigree and origin of nationally released kharif sorghum hybrids 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10 11 S. No A. Table 1. Varieties and hybrids released notified till to-date

4 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Area for which recommended All sorghum growing areas in the country - do - do - do - do - do - do Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, AP Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Low rainfall & drought prone sorghum growing regions of the country All sorghum growing areas of India. All sorghum growing areas of India All sorghum growing areas of India. All sorghum growing areas of India. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat Maharashtra, Karnataka ,Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat All India All kharif sorghum growing areas of MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, TS and TN. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra and Gujarat Table 1 contd… Centre which developed NRCS (DSR)* (currently IIMR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) Udaipur ICRISAT Coimbatore ICRISAT NRCS (DSR) Udaipur DSR, Hyderabad Udaipur DSR, Hyderabad MPUA&T, Udaipur Palem PDKV, Akola IIMR-Hyderabad Hytech seed IIMR UAS- Dharwad Pedigree of the hybrid/variety HTJP 008A2X HTJP006R 296-1A x C43 Single cross Hybrid: 2219A x SVD 1278 SVD-1278 is a R line developed by pedigree breeding from a NCB material code 09R-GQ-02 IS 3922 × Karad local IS 2954 × BP 53 IS 3675 × 3541 IS 3687 × Aispuri IS 3922 × Aispuri CS 3541 (Tall mutant) SB 1066 × CS 3541 (SC 108-3 × CS 3541 )-11-1 Sel. from IS 3924 (IS 2947 × SPV 232) 1022 (IS12622 × 555) IS 3612 E 35 -1-52 SPV 475 × 462 SPV 946 × 772 SPV 946 x Kh 89-246 SPV 861 x SU 248 (GJ 38 × Indore 12)-2-1-2-1; GJ 38=GJ 35× E 35-1 IRAT 204 × SPV 1134 SPV 462 X 1329 Sel from (AKMS 37 B X AKMS 60B) - 3 SPV 1231 X NSV 13 release Year of 1974 1974 1974 1974 1974 1982 1983 1985 1968 1985 1988 1996 2002 2006 2007 2012 2012 2014 2016 2017 2017 2018 2020 Hybrid/ variety The names in the parentheses of hybrids are under which tested project ( S.No 7 to 26) while S.Nos 1 6 were name cross. CSV 2 CSV 3 CSV 4 CSV 5 CSV 6 CSV 7 CSV 10 (SPV 346) (SU 53) CSV 11 (SPV 351) CSV 1 CO 26 (USV 24) CSV 13 (SPV 475) CSV 15 (SPV 946) CSV 17 (SPV 1489) CSV 20 (SPV 1616) CSV 23 (SPV 1714) CSV 27 (SPV 1870) CSV 28 (SPV 1822) CSV 31 (SPV 2122) CSV 34 (SPV 2307) CSV 36 (JAICAR HEERA; SPV 2301) CSH 38 (SPH 1779) CSH 41 (JAICAR GOLD; SPH 1820) CSH 42 (SPH 1883) Pedigree and origin of nationally released kharif sorghum varieties 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 28 29 30 S. No B.

5 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research sorghum growing areas of rabi Area for which recommended sorghum growing states of India season. Under shallow soils conditions of sorghum growing areas of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh rabi For zone – II Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP under irrigation Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, AP Rabi India. Rabi under Deep black soils Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, AP Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, AP Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, AP Maharashtra, eastern parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, AP Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, AP All All India – Deep black soils Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, AP -do- -do- -do- Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu & Telangana Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, M.P, Rajasthan, U.P, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Jharkhand. Table 1 contd… Centre which developed Parbhani Rahuri DSR (IIMR) Bijapur NRCS (DSR)*IIMR Parbhani Dharwad NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) Akola Devgen seeds, Secunderabad PDKV Akola NRCS (DSR)*IIMR NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) Rahuri Mohal Rahuri Rahuri IIMR-Hyderabad IIMR Hyderabad

rabi local rabi The names given in the parentheses of varieties are by centre. Pedigree of the hybrid/variety A selection from cross (CR 4 × IS 18370) SPV 1359 × RSV 2 Selection from the cross SPV- 655 x SPV-1538 (CSV216R x DSV5 ) CSV216R 36A × 168 36A × PD3-1-11 296A × M148-138 296A × RS 29 104A × RS 585 104A × R 354 MLSA 1426 × 6644R AKRMS 66-2 X SPV 1359-3 IS 2950× M35-1 R24 × R16 (M 35-1× (CS 2947 × CS 2644) × M 35-1 Land race selection from Land race selection from local Maldandi bulk SPV 86 × M 35 -1 Sel.from Bidar germplasm Dhulia SPV 772 X 1754 SPV 2018 = (SPV 462 X IS 21891)-3-1-1-1 release Year of 2007 2005 2011 2012 1977 1977 1986 1991 1995 2000 2013 2017 1974 1979 1992 2000 1969 1984 1995 2017 2019 The names given in the parentheses of varieties are by centre.*: centre. The names given in the parentheses of hybrids are by centre. *Currently designated as Indian institute Millets research (IIMR) Hybrid/ variety CSV 22 (SPV 1626) CSV 26 R (SPV 1829) CSV 29R (SPV 2033) CSH 7R CSV 7R CSH 8R CSH 12R (SPH 218) CSH 13R (SPH 504) CSH 15R (SPH 677) CSH 19R (SPH 1010) (AKMS 9601(R)) CSH 31R (SPH 1666) CSH 39 R (SPH 1801) CSV 8R CSV 14R (SPV 839) CSV 216R (SPV 1359) (RSV 56) M35-1* Swati (SPV 504) Sel.3* CSV 18 (Parbhani Jyothi) (SPV 1595) CSV 39 (JAICAR SONA; SPV 2358) CSV 43 BMR (JAICAR Nutrigraze; SPV 2018) 9 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 21 22 S. No C. Pedigree and origin of nationally released rabi sorghum hybrids D. Pedigree and origin of nationally released rabi sorghum varieties

6 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Area for which recommended All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP and Gujarat All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation All India cultivation Table 1 contd… Centre which developed HAU, Hisar HAU, Hisar HAU, Hisar Pantnagar NAU, Surat NRCS (DSR) HAU, Hisar IARI, New Delhi Pioneer seed company Proagro seed company IARI, New Delhi Jabalpur IARI, New Delhi HAU, Hisar Pantnagar Pantnagar IARI, New Delhi Udaipur Udaipur Proagro seed company Pantnagar Pantnagar Rahuri MPKV, Rahuri NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) HAU, Hisar IARI, New Delhi Pedigree and origin of nationally released forage sorghum hybrids/varieties

F. Pedigree of the hybrid/variety SPV 8 × IS 4776 (Durra) SPV 103 × PC 9 SPV 8 × IS 4776 (Durra) -- GSSV 148 × SR 897 296 A × RS 29 (Non-sweet sudan grass × JS 263) Exotic hybrid Martin × 99070 10 sudan grass (PFF × PFB 2) PFM 1) (PFS 5A × PFS 5C) 5R) MS 2219 A × PC 23 Sel. from IS 5977 (Durra) IS 3214 (bicolor) × PC 7R Sel. from IS 4870 (Durra) Vidisha 60-1 × IS 6953 (Guinea-caudatum) Sel. from IS 4870 (Durra) CSV 6 × NCL 3 Sel. from local of Udaipur PSA 93016 × FSR 93025 2219 A × UPMC 503 467 A × UPMC 503 NSS 223 × NARI 111 RSSV 2 × SPV 462 ICSA 38 × SSV 84 NSS 1005A × (SSV 84 ×401B) Sel. from local germplasm Sel. from IS 609 (bicolor) release Year of

1987 1987 1996 1999 2006 2000 1977 1985 1991 1995 1997 1980 1982 1982 1985 1985 1985 1985 2005 2009 2014 2004 2010 2004 1976 1976 1978 Hybrid/ variety HC 171 HC 260 HC 308 Pant Chari - 5 CSV 21F CSH 13 SSG 59-3 Pusa Chari -23 Jadu Chari Hara Sona PCH 106 Safed Moti PC 6 HC 136 UP Chari-I UP Chari-II PC 9 Rajasthan Chari -1 Rajasthan Chari - 2 CSH 20MF (UPMCH 1101) CSH 24MF (UTMCH1302) CSV 30 F CSH 22 SS (NSSH 104) CSV 24 SS (SPSSV 6) CSV 19 SS (RSSV 9) Haryana Chari (JS 73/53) PC 1 MP Chari Pedigree and origin of nationally released sweet sorghum hybrids/varieties 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 1 1 2 3

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10 23 24 25 S. No E.

7 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Area for which recommended Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, South Gujarat Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra Single cut forage for irrigated growing condition medium to high soil fertility under normal sowing window for Spring and Kharif season Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh) for cultivation during rainfed Kharif season. Optimum temperature for good crop growth 28- 350C. Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh for cultivation during rainfed Kharif season. Optimum temperature for good crop growth 28- 350C. Rainfed kharif areas of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Rainfed, timely sown conditions of Kharif season in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. ZONE II of India comprising states Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, AP** Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, MP, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu All sorghum growing areas of India. Centre which developed DSR, Hyderabad TNAU, Tamil Nadu Syngenta India Ltd.Pune G.B.Pant University of Agric. & Tech., Pantnagar G.B.Pant University of Agric. & Tech., Pantnagar ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth -Parbhani CCSHAU, Hisar G.B.Pant University of Agric. & Tech., Pantnagar NRCS (DSR) NRCS (DSR) Indore NRCS (DSR) Udaipur DSR-Hyderabad Pedigree of the hybrid/variety (HC 260 x B 35)-5-3-1-1 EMS Mutant of CO FS 29 MLA0052 X MLSFR0179 11 A2 x Pant Chari 5 Pant Chari 5 (female) x IS 7002 (male) (CSV 20 x Pant Chari 5) 20 x PVK 809) -11-1-1-2-1-1 PVK 809 × 1037 R Selection from cross HC 308 x S 437-1-2 11A2 X Pant Chari 6 SPV 475 × 462 296A × RS 29 IM 9A × Indore 12 SPV 946 × KH 89- 246 SPV 861 × SU 248 (GJ 38 × Indore 12)- 2-1-2-1; GJ 38 = GJ 35 × E 35-1 release Year of 1996 2000 1999 2006 2007 2012 2014 2016 2017 2017 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020 Hybrid/ variety CSV 15 CSH 13 CSH 18 CSV 20 CSV 23 CSV 27 CSV 32 F (SPV 2128) CSV 33MF (SPV 2242) CSH 36 F (SPH 1752 (DFSH 109/ Dairygreen) CSH 40F (SPH 1797; (UTFSH 2) CSV 35F (SPV 2317; (UTFSH 2) CSV 38F – (SPV 2316 JAICAR Hariyali) CSV 40 F (SPV 2387) CSV 44 F (SPV 2445) CSH 43 MF (SPH 1881) 1 2 3 4 5 6 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 S. No G. Pedigree and origin of nationally released dual-purpose sorghum hybrids / varieties **In whole of the document Andhra Pradesh indicates erstwhile united unless otherwise mentioned.

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Table 2A: Status of sorghum varieties, hybrids and parental lines with PPV & FRA for licensing and commercialization Period of S. No. Denomination Category Registration No. Status registration 1 CSV 14R Extant - - Application closed* 2 CSV 15 Extant 109 of 2009 May 19, 2011 Protection ended CSV 216 3 (PhuleYashoda) Extant 55 of 2009 Sept.12, 2015 Protection ended (SPV-1359) 4 CSV 17 New 135 of 2013 Sept. 1, 2028 Registered 5 CSV 18 New 159 of 2014 May 8, 2029 Registered 6 CSV 19SS Extant 144 of 2009 Aug. 24, 2020 Registered 7 CSV 20 New 38 of 2014 Jan. 23, 2029 Registered 8 CSV 21F New 174 of 2014 May 12, 2029 Registered 9 CSV 22R New 156 of 2014 May 8, 2029 Registered 10 CSV 23 New 157 of 2014 May 8, 2029 Registered Haryana Chari 11 Extant 38 of 2010 Dec. 31, 2010 Protection ended 308 Pant Chari 5 12 Extant 163 of 2009 Oct. 25, 2014 Protection ended (UPFS-32) 13 CSV 24SS New 314 of 2014 Jun23, 2029 Registered DSV 6 14 New 313 of 2014 June 23, 2029 Registered (CSV 25) 15 CSH 13 Extant 32 of 2009 Sept. 9, 2012 Protection ended Application 16 CSH 14 Extant - - closed* 17 CSH 15R Extant 102 of 2009 Dec. 31, 2010 Protection ended 18 CSH 16 (SPH 723) Extant 33 of 2009 Sept. 8, 2012 Protection ended 19 CSH 17 (SPH-660) Extant 103 of 2009 June 7, 2014 Protection ended 20 CSH 18 (SPH-960) Extant 34 of 2009 Oct. 25, 2014 Protection ended CSH 19R 21 Extant 642 of 2014 Sept. 12, 2015 Protection ended (SPH 1010R) CSH-20-MF 22 Extant 133 of 2009 Aug. 24, 2020 Registered (UPMCH-1101) CSH-22SS 23 Extant 132 of 2009 Nov. 4, 2020 Registered (NSSH-104) 24 CSH 23 New 136 of 2013 Sept. 1, 2028 Registered Application 25 PCH 106 Extant - - closed* July 23, 26 CSH 24MF New 414 of 2014 Registered 2029 CSH 25 May 7, 27 Extant 268 of 2013 Registered (SPH 1567) 2023 Aug. 19, 28 296A Extant/VCK 583 of 2014 Registered 2029

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Period of S. No. Denomination Category Registration No. Status registration May 27, 29 2219A Extant/VCK 148 of 2015 Registered 2030 Aug. 4, 30 AKMS 14A Extant/VCK 489 of 2014 Registered 2029 July 15, 31 27A Extant/VCK 405 of 2014 Registered 2029 July 30, 32 MS 7A Extant/VCK 464 of 2014 Registered 2029 Application 33 IMS 9A Extant/VCK - - closed* July 15, 34 104A Extant/VCK 404 of 2014 Registered 2029 April 17, 35 PMS 28A New 128 of 2016 Registered 2031 Sept. 24, 36 463A New 639 of 2014 Registered 2029 Aug. 4, 37 296B Extant/VCK 494 of 2014 Registered 2029 Aug. 4, 38 2219B Extant/VCK 490 of 2014 Registered 2029 Jan. 20, 39 AKMS 14B Extant/VCK 40 of 2015 Registered 2030 July 30, 40 27B Extant/VCK 465 of 2014 Registered 2029 July 31, 41 MS 7B Extant/VCK 472 of 2014 Registered 2029 Oct. 14, 42 IMS 9B Extant/VCK 652 of 2014 Registered 2029 July 31, 43 104B Extant/VCK 468 of 2014 Registered 2029 April 17, 44 PMS 28B New 129 of 2016 Registered 2031 Jan. 17, 45 463B New 37 of 2016 Registered 2031 Oct. 14, 46 RS 29 Extant/VCK 653 of 2014 Registered 2029 July 13, 47 RS 585 Extant/VCK 403 of 2014 Registered 2029 Oct. 25, 48 RS 627 Extant/VCK 264 of 2015 Registered 2030 Aug. 4, 49 RS 673 Extant/VCK 487 of 2014 Registered 2029 Application 50 AKR 150 Extant/VCK - - closed*

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Period of S. No. Denomination Category Registration No. Status registration 51 AKR 354 Extant/VCK 470 of 2014 July 31, 2029 Registered 52 C 43 Extant/VCK 497 of 2014 Aug. 4, 2029 Registered 53 Indore 12 Extant/VCK 463 of 2014 July 30, 2029 Registered 54 IS 84 Extant/VCK - - Application closed* 55 UPMC 503 Extant/VCK 28 of 2015 Jan. 18, 2030 Registered 56 AKSSV 22 Extant Notified 43 of 2011 Feb.10, 2024 Registered 57 WANI 11/6 (PKV Ashwini) Extant/VCK 120 of 2015 April 26, 2030 Registered 58 AKSV-13R (PKV-Kranti) Extant/Notified 44 of 2011 Jan. 9, 2023 Registered 59 Vasudha (RSV-423) Extant/Notified 75 of 2012 Jan. 9, 2023 Registered 60 Phule Chitra New 224 of 2017 July 27, 2032 Registered 61 PSV-1 Extant/Notified - - Application closed* 62 Selection 3 Extant - - Application closed* 63 RSLG-262 (Maulee) Extant/Notified 77 of 2012 Feb. 5, 2022 Registered 64 Uttara (RSSGV-3) Extant/Notified 74 of 2012 Feb. 5, 2022 Registered 65 Phule Panchami (RPOSV3) Extant/Notified 29 of 2014 Sept. 9, 2027 Registered Phule Revati 66 Extant 41 of 2014 Jan. 24, 2029 Registered (RSV1006/ SPV 1830) 67 SSV 84 Extant/Notified - - Application closed* 68 Pant Chari-4 Extant/Notified 16 of 2012 April 30, 2012 Protection ended Parbhani Moti 69 Extant/Notified 18 of 2012 Feb. 1, 2020 Registered (PVR-396/SPV-1411) Parbhani Sweta Protection 70 Extant/Notified 76 of 2012 Sept. 2, 2015 (PVK-801) (SPV-1333) ended 71 PVK 809 Extant/VCK 226 of 2014 May 29, 2029 Registered 72 Paiyur-2 Extant/Notified 22 of 2012 Feb. 1, 2016 Protection ended 73 APK-1 Extant/Notified 7 of 2012 Sept.16, 2012 Protection ended 74 BSR-1 Extant/Notified 19 of 2012 April 30, 2012 Protection ended 75 Co(FS)29 Extant/VCK 108 of 2013 Nov.14, 2016 Protection ended 76 CO (S)-28 Extant/Notified 20 of 2012 Nov.14, 2016 Protection ended Feb. 3, 77 K-11 Extant/Notified 21 of 2012 Registered 2019 78 Jawahar (Jowar-938) Extant/Notified Application closed* 79 Jawahar (Jowar-1022) Extant/VCK 753 of 2014 Dec. 3, 2029 Registered 80 Jawahar (Jowar-1041) Extant/Notified 17 of 2012 June 7, 2014 Protection ended Pratap 81 Extant/Notified 73 of 2012 Feb. 3, 2019 Registered Jawar-1430 (SPV-1430) 82 SPH-837 Extant/Notified - - Application closed* 83 HJ 513 New 640 of 2014 Sept. 24, 2029 Registered 84 PSH 1 Extant/Notified - - Application closed* 85 NTJ 4 (NJ2401) Extant/VCK 122 of 2015 April 26, 2030 Registered 86 NTJ 3 Extant/Notified 269 of 2013 Sept. 12, 2015 Protection ended 87 PSV 2 Extant/VCK 119 of 2015 April 26, 2030 Registered

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Period of S. No. Denomination Category Registration No. Status registration Info not 88 SSV 74 Extant/VCK available 89 DSH 4R Extant/Notified Application closed* 90 DSV 4 Extant/Notified Application closed* 91 CSV 26 New 234 of 2016 Aug. 18, 2031 Registered 92 NR 486 New 322 of 2019 Dec. 18, 2034 Registered 93 CSH 27 New 269 of 2016 Aug. 25, 2031 Registered DUS test 94 279A New - - completed DUS test 95 279B New - - completed 96 CB 11 New 140 of 2020 June 3, 2035 Registered 97 CSH 30 New 271 of 2016 Aug. 25, 2031 Registered DUS test 98 415A New - - completed DUS test 99 415B New - - completed DUS test 100 CB 33 New - - completed 101 CSV 27 New 281 of 2016 Aug. 25, 2031 Registered 102 CSV 28 New 307 of 2019 Dec. 18, 2034 Registered 103 Phule Suchitra (RSV 1098) Extant 199 of 2017 Jan. 27, 2030 Registered 104 CSV 29R New 318 of 2017 Nov. 27, 2032 Registered 105 CSV 30F Extant 121 of 2019 July 29, 2029 Registered 106 CSV 32F Extant 113 of 2019 May 6, 2030 Registered Palamuru Jonna 107 New 39 of 2020 Sept. 30, 2030 Registered (SPV 2122) Pant Chari 6 and UPMC 503 are same and RSSV 9 and CSV 19 SS are same; *=Application closed (the date crossed 15 years from the date of notification)

12 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research ) Novel unique features Sorghum bicolor Shoot fly tolerance with multiple resistance to leaf Male sterility, with sweet bold grain Male sterility, with sweet bold grain Male sterility, with high cane yield Male sterility, with yellow grain colour Male sterility, with sweet stalk and greyed yellow grain colour Good roti and dough making qualities Shoot fly resistance and high grain yield Converted male & female parents of dual purpose sorghum hybrid, SPH 1148 with high yield Converted male & female parents of dual purpose sorghum hybrid, SPH 1148 with high yield Better drought tolerant mechanism Low HCN (hydrocyanic acid), IVDMD & multiple resistance CMS, thermoinsensitive with high yield and long paricle ( 28cm) diseases and also agronomic superiority yield Immune to yellow sugarcane aphid Melanapsis sacchari Crop: Sorghum- Botanical name: ( Developing institute DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR (IIMR), Hyderabad DSR (IIMR), Hyderabad DSR (IIMR)*, Hyderabad NRCS (DSR), Hyderabad NRCS (DSR), Hyderabad NRCS, Solapur Forage section, CCSHAU Hisar Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Regional Station, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2005 2004 2002 No. INGR 09088 09022 09021 09020 09019 09018 09017 08082 08081 08080 07026 05016 04094 02022 identity Donor/other NRCSFR-06-1 MS line 45A & B MS line 288A & B MS line 356A & B MS line 91 A & B MS line 126 A & B SPV 1742 EC-13 NR 486R MS 463B CRS-1 S 437-1 140 A & B IS 41762 identity National IC569675 IC567695 & IC567696 IC567693 & IC567694 IC567691 & IC567692 IC567689 & IC567690 IC567687 & IC567688 IC565017 IC345715 IC561243 IC560414 IC549901 IC471842 IC432861 432862) EC434430 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 S. 14 13 12 11 10 No. Table 2B: Value added sorghum genetic stocks registered with NBPGR

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rabi Novel unique features Resistance to multiple foliar diseases-rust, anthracnose, zonate leaf spot, sooty stripe and downy mildew Medium dwarf MS line with high ash (9.6%) in stalk Medium duration MS line with superior stover quality Medium tall male sterile line with good quality of stalk Medium early duration male sterile line with high stalk protein Dwarf MS line with high crude protein Early duration grain mould resistance Grain mould resistance with long primary branches Late duration grain mould resistance Grain mould resistance with tall plant type and long panicles Grain mould resistance with yellow white grain Grain mould resistance with tall plant type Grain mould resistance with greyed yellow grain Resistance to multiple foliar diseases - rust, zonate leaf spot, sooty stripe, downy mildew and ergot Grain mould resistance and round grain Resistance to multiple foliar diseases - rust, zonate leaf spot, sooty stripe and ergot conditions and shallow soil High grain yield and high biomass under Developing institute DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 No. INGR 09103 09102 09101 09100 09099 09098 09097 09096 09095 09094 09093 09092 09091 09105 09090 09104 09089 identity Donor/other EC-1 MS 3182A & B MS 3009 A & B MS 3062 A & B MS 3151 A & B MS 3042 A & B PDSR- GM-203 PDSR- GM-170 09037; IC570250 PDSR- GM-124 PDSR-GM-98 PDSR-GM-92 PDSR-GM-83 EC-32 PDSR-GM-25 EC-31 PEC 17 identity National IC345703 IC572934 IC572933 IC572932 IC572931 IC572930 IC570252 IC570251 IC570250 IC570249 IC570248 IC570247 IC570246 IC345734 IC570245 IC345733 IC392140 S. 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 31 16 30 15 No.

14 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research sorghum, productive ear rabi Novel unique features Late duration MS line with high grain yield MS line with high grain yield and medium plant height Very tall MS line with high grain yield, long panicle and grey yellow grain MS line of early duration with high grain yield High grain yielding MS line with long panicle and medium dwarf plant height Tall MS line with high grain yield Grain mould resistance with circular grain Tall grain mould resistant line with long panicle Grain mould resistance with yellow white grain Tall grain mould resistant line An axillary branched somaclonal mutant derived from A1 variety of heads are branched with grain size on par that of main ear head. Grain mould resistance with greyed yellow grain High yielding MS line Early duration grain mould resistance Medium duration, tall MS line with high grain yield Good flaking quality MS line with medium height, short pedicel and high grain yield Resistance to multiple foliar diseases - rust, zonate leaf spot, sooty stripe, downy mildew and ergot Developing institute DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad Agricultural Research Station: UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad UAS, Dharwad: RARS, Bijapur, Karnataka DSR, Hyderabad Year 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 No. INGR 10016 10015 10014 10013 10012 10011 10010 10009 10008 10007 10006 10131 10005 10018 10004 10017 10003 09106 identity Donor/other MSS3183 A & B MS3146 A & B MS3143 A & B MS3095 A & B MS3061 A & B MS3060 A & B MS3054 A & B DSR-GMN-59 DSR-GMN-58 DSR-GMN-52 DSR-GMN-46 SbABM DSR-GMN-42 NS3228 A & B DSR-GMN-41 NS3216 A & B Atharga Kempu Jola SEVS-6 identity National IC0584531 IC0584532 IC0584529 IC0584530 IC0584527 IC0584528 IC0584525 IC0584526 IC0584523 IC0584524 IC0584521 IC0584522 IC0584519 IC0584520 IC0584518 IC0584517 IC0584516 IC0584515 IC0585920 IC0584514 IC0584535 IC0584536 IC0584513 IC0584533 IC0584534 IC0584056 IC345772 S. 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 49 35 48 34 47 33 32 No.

15 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research grains. Novel unique features sorghum Sorghum forage line derived from intergeneric cross between sorghum x maize, low HCN and high IVDMD IVDMD 56% and Anthracnose resistant Basmati Jowar (Scented sorghum) Shoot fly resistant line Shoot fly resistant over the parent 27B Early MS line with compact head, high yield and more branches Low HCN, high digestibility and leaf-stem ratio. MS line with bold seed, high yielding and good GCA Yellow pericarp sorghum BMR with high digestibility and low lignin content Restorer line on Maldandi source of male sterility in rabi Source of very sweet and soft hurda Developing institute IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad CCSHAU-Hisar, Haryana IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad DSR, Hyderabad IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad RARS, Palem, Telangana IIMR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad RARS, Bijapur, Karnataka RARS, Bijapur, Karnataka Year 2019 2019 2018 2017 2015 2016 2013 2016 2013 2015 2013 2010 No. INGR 19064 19060 18022 17071 15006 15064 13055 15063 13006 15027 13005 10132 identity Donor/other SM2254-8 S 51413 / SPV2263 IC 568489 (E 228) NRCSFR 09-3 NRCSFR 07-5 MS SLA29 & SLB 29 SSG 226 MS SLA 9 & SLB 9 PYPS 2 SPV 2018 BRJ 62 Sakkari Mukkari Jola identity National IC0632070 IC0632083 IC 568489 - IC0612157 IC0612158 IC0597771 IC0612149 IC0612150

IC0595529 IC0594687 IC0585921 S. 61 60 59 55 58 54 57 53 56 52 51 50 No.

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Plant protection technology • Grain mold management:  A low cost community drier was developed for improving the grain quality of kharif sorghum which is harvested at physiological maturity thus avoiding grain mold incidence. Such driers were fabricated at Parbhani, Mahboobnagar and Dharwad by Agricultural Research Engineering Unit of Parbhani.  Spray of Propiconazole 25% EC @ 0.2% starting from flowering and another spray after 15 days reduce grain mold severity.  Spray of Trichoderma harzianum Parbhani strain at flowering reduce fungal infection on sorghum and significantly improve production of mold-free grains. • Charcoal rot management:  Seed treatment with Pseudomonas chlororaphis SRB127 (Talc formulation @ 10g/kg seed) reduce charcoal rot incidence, lodging and increase test weight of seed. • Charcoal rot index:  A new charcoal rot index, CRI= CRP x 0.4 + MLS x 0.6 [CRP= CR incidence (%), MLS= length of lesion (cm)] has been developed, which has increased accuracy and reliability in charcoal rot resistanceevaluation in multi-location trials. • Sugary disease management:  Hexaconazole 5% EC @ 0.1% or neem leaf extract (fresh) @ 15% or garlic extract @ 15 % at flowering and 10 days after first spray manage sugary disease in sorghum. • Seed treatment of sorghum with thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 3 g/kg seed followed by either one spray of Metasystox 25 EC @ 2 ml / liter or NSKE (5%) at 45 DAE reduced the shoot fly and stem borer damage significantly. • Seed treated sorghum (thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 3 g/kg seed) intercropped either with red gram, soybean or mungbean was found to effectively reduce shoot fly and stem borer damage. • For management of midge, the crop may be sprayed at the 50% flowering stage & grain formation stage with cypermethrin 25 EC @ 0.5 ml/liter or Carbaryl 10% dust @ 20 – 25 kg/ha in midge endemic areas. 4. Impact of AICRP technologies including varieties / hybrids Impact of AICSIP on Sorghum Production and Productivity In India, mostly sorghum is grown as a rainfed crop with limited inputs during both kharif and rabi seasons except the multi-cut forage sorghum which is irrigated. Over time sorghum has lost its area to other commercially competitive crops like soybean, cotton and maize. As a result, the area under sorghum has come down to almost 71.2% of the area under sorghum in 1960s. However, production has reduced only by little over 20% during this period. This has been achieved due to immense contributions of the AICRP on sorghum in increasing the productivity by over 80% of the average of 1960s (511 kg/ha) to a current five yearly average yield of 978 kg/ha through the development of new cultivars and improved production technologies. The situation is more conspicuous in kharif season with a reduction in area by above 70%,

17 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research while that for rabi sorghum it is only 35% over last fifty years. However, the reductions in production during both seasons have not been proportional due to increase in productivity by over 74% in kharif and over 90% in rabi. In India Maharashtra is the most important state for sorghum cultivation, accounting for 29.3% and 69.5% of kharif and rabi area and 35% and 60% of kharif and rabi production, respectively. Madhya Pradesh ranks second to Maharashtra in terms of kharif area and production, while Karnataka ranks second in terms of rabi area and production. Thus, it is evident that higher impact of sorghum improvement in these states will be reflected effectively in terms of increased productivity. Impact of rabi sorghum improvement has been most conspicuous in Maharashtra, where in last fifty years the area has decreased by 18.1% from 3.54 mha to 2.9 mha. In spite of the negative trend in area the production has increased by 62.3% from 1.62 mt to 2.63 mt, thanks to nearly 99% increase in productivity from 458 kg/ha in 1965 to 909 kg/ha in 2010. The mentioned feat could be achieved by exploitation of heterosis through hybrid breeding particularly in kharif season. The hybrids, CSH 14, CSH 16 and CSH 25 are widely cultivated in kharif season. Further, CSH 30 and CSH 35 are also getting popular in recent times. Among kharif varieties, CSV 20, CSV 23 and CSV 27 along with many state releases are promising with higher net incomes realization from sorghum cultivation. Potential rabi varieties available to farmers are CSV 216R, CSV 18, CSV 22R, CSV 26R and CSV 29R among others. Increased productivity in sorghum has enabled the country to spare approximately 7.67 mha for horizontal spread of commercial crops such as oil seeds, pulses, soybean, cotton and maize. Forage sorghum varieties for multi-cut such as SSG 59-3, MP chari and PC 23 are still popular which enhanced the potential green fodder yield from 600-700 q/ha to 800-850 q/ha, from 3 cuts. The forage hybrids PCH 106 followed by CSH 20MF and CSH 24MF have further boosted the productivity potential to about 900 q/ ha. The latest multi-cut variety CSV 33MF has a potential of more than 1000 q green fodder yield/ha, which is even better than that of hybrids, and is rapidly becoming popular. Among the single cut forage varieties HC 171 and HC 308 were popular in rainfed forage systems of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The new single cut variety CSV 30F released in 2014 raised the green forage yield bar to above 440 q/ha. CSV 32F has a forage yield potential of 478 q/ha for single-cut systems of southern zone with high forage quality as well. Impact of AICRP –Sorghum on Profitability and Sustainability Increased productivity has contributed to higher return per unit area and time to the resource poor sorghum farmers. Release of forage hybrids and varieties has ensured higher fodder production with better digestibility. This has played a very important role in ensuring higher income for the cattle-based farming communities. Sustained sorghum production and increased productivity are a standing testimony of the impact of new technologies developed by sorghum project. However, due to competition from other crop commodities sorghum has lost considerable ground in some tracts. Introduction of alternate uses of sorghum in the form of sweet sorghum would give new source of income to the farmers. Introduction of sweet sorghum has brought the industries closer to the sorghum farming communities ensuring better income. New value-added uses of sorghum have created rural entrepreneurship, which is providing better rural income and creation of employment. In coastal Andhra Pradesh continuous cultivation of maize in rice fallows initially though has given higher income to the farmers, over years the production has reached a plateau, scarcity of irrigation facilities and recent incidence of various diseases in rabi maize in coastal belt made the rice-maize production system un- sustainable. Demonstrated technologies (zero tillage) of sorghum in rice fallows has brought paradigm shift

18 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research in this particular system in which the farmers in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh are harvesting over 6 t/ha production. Thus, activities under AICSIP have impacted positively in this particular cropping system, with more area coming under sorghum in recent years. Principal Output of the Project • Central release of 28 hybrids and 20 varieties for kharif season for grain purpose, 8 hybrids and 10 varieties for rabi, 30 forage varieties and three forage hybrids; and one sweet sorghum hybrid and two sweet sorghum varieties. Over 80 state releases from AICRP sorghum centres. • Registration of 47 donor sources with potential application in sorghum improvement. • Promising germplasm identified for desired yield attributes combining drought tolerance. • Licensing of CSH 20MF and CSH 24MF to seed industries for commercialization. • Recommendation of appropriate sowing dates for kharif (with the onset of monsoon up to 15th July), early rabi (15th August onwards), rabi (up to 15th September) and for summer (early January to mid-February). • Intercropping of CSH 16 with pigeon pea in 2:1 row ratio is the most productive. • Mould board ploughing gives 9.0% higher grain yield than shallow tillage in rabi sorghum. • Moisture conservation practice through compartmental bunding records 14.7 and 12.0 % higher grain and stover yields, respectively compared to flat-bed. • For rice-fallows in Andhra Pradesh, CSH 16 with medium height up to 2.0 m was identified as more suitable out of 23 cultivars. The farmers may obtain average productivity of 8.00 t/ha. • Molded grain may be used as adjunct in beer brewing. • Value added sorghum-based products (e.g. bread and cookies) popularized among farmers. • Two foliar sprays of K at 45 days after sowing (DAS) and at boot stage have increased the grain yield in rabi sorghum by 21-32% and helped in ameliorating terminal drought. • Recommendation of plant protection measures against shoot fly, stem borer, sugary disease, grain mold, Macrophomina rot and charcoal rot. • A low cost community drier was developed for improving the grain quality of kharif sorghum. • Organized over 1000 FLDs covering 11 states, 44 trainings reaching 21000 farmers for capacity building and wide dissemination. • Organization of more than 60 trainings on IPR, Biodiversity, data recording, hybridization, seed production, Field days etc. • Developed primary processing facilities at tribal populated villages to reduce drudgeries in postharvest operations and to boost up sorghum consumption. Outcome of the Project India produced about the same amount of 7.29 million tons of sorghum grain from much reduced area of 7.69 million hectares during 2010 (TE 2010), what it used to produce from 18.59 million hectares (TE 1970) in 1970’s. As of 2019-20, sorghum area has come down from 11.52 million hectares to 1.69 million hectares in kharif and from 7.06 million hectares to 2.79 million hectares in rabi. The productivity of kharif sorghum has

19 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research increased from 530 kg/ha in TE 1970 to 1018 kg/ha in 2019-20. This was possible only through productive hybrids and varieties and improved production technologies developed by AICSIP. In the last four decades, productivity has gone up by 74.64% in case of kharif, and 91.08% in rabi sorghums. This has enabled the country to spare 7.67 million hectares land (in many cases fertile land even with supplementary irrigation facility) for the horizontal spread of commercial crops such as oil seeds, pulses, soybean and cotton and even maize during 2010. Looking ahead Sorghum has to face stiff competition by other cereals under better soils and rainfall where cash crops have replaced sorghum during kharif. However, the fact that sorghum being a C4 plant is a high biomass producer, and relatively tolerant to several stress factors. This makes it difficult to be replaced in least endowed areas, especially in the climate change scenario. We hope to overcome the issue of profitability of sorghum production by research and extension on mechanization, value addition, marketing research and liaison with the user industries. The major thrust, in future, will be on enhancing area of sorghum in non-traditional areas, developing need-based technologies and greater emphasis on alternate uses of sorghum and its utilization as a major food, feed, fodder, and fuel (bio-energy) for industrial utilization. Simultaneously, we are pursuing other avenues such as growing sorghum as a biofuel crop for which significant work has been done, in addition to promotion of sorghum as functional health food. New clients of our research would be not only farmers, but also industries. Research and production to the changing industrial needs, continuing research to constantly maintain the competitiveness of grain over alternate raw materials, improving the bioenergy potential and by-product utilization would assume increasing importance. Besides productivity enhancement the sustainable value chain is essential to make sorghum more remunerative to farmers and processors. This calls for increased interest and investment from national governments and private sector for developing integrated markets linking all the stake holders. Area gains in favor of sorghum may come from other crops which are less remunerative and demand is going to be higher due to value addition and due to their importance as functional health foods. The economic gains may be augmented by addressing envisaged benchmarks that will result in significant improvement in productivity, profitability and even export earnings. All these are expected to translate sorghum farming into a healthy and prosperous proposition, justifying the public and private support for sorghum research in the country. Scientific and technological interventions involving convergence of efforts of agricultural and food scientists, Nutritionists, policy makers and media is needed to revalorize Sorghum for attaining food and nutritional security. The efforts to mitigate malnutrition and zero hunger being the most important developmental goals, the quality of sorghum grain and fodder, utilization of sorghum products for better nutrition and health have been addressed by the researchers. Novel industrial applications of sorghum would add make sorghum traders to look beyond feed and beverage markets. Thus, we are aiming at understanding the present state of advances in research in sorghum comprehensively, to visualize the future goals for research, development and policy initiatives, to optimally utilize the potential of the climate resilient sorghum for food, feed, fodder, biofuel and other industrial uses.

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High Yielding Sorghum Cultivars Released at State Level Hariprasanna K. ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad – 500 030

At the time of Indian independence sorghum used to be grown in about 15 m ha area, acting as one of the important food grains in the country. It had a special place in the diets of people especially in the rural areas as fine cereals were low in supply and used only during special occasions besides being unaffordable and grains of rich people. There was very less research effort on sorghum in the pre-independence period and the yield levels at that period used to be around 350 kg/ha only. In the early 1960s, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), with the assistance of Rockefeller Foundation, initiated research on hybrid sorghum. In 1962, the ICAR launched the Accelerated Sorghum and Millet Improvement Project (ASMIP) with an objective of yield improvement through hybrid breeding in sorghum and millets. Prior to this organized research under accelerated hybrid sorghum programme, though there were efforts at different Agricultural Research Stations in the arid and semi-arid regions like those located in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, etc. the progress in crop improvement was limited. However, there was a steady increase in area from 15 m ha to more than 18 m ha by 1960s due to increased interest by the farmers in this crop. This trend continued till 1969-70 when the area peaked up to 18.61 m ha with the availability of hybrids starting from CSH 1. Realizing the potential and need for coordinated research, ICAR started the All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project (AICSIP) in 1969. Concerted research efforts carried in different AICSIP centres located at different State Agricultural Universities resulted in the development of a number of high yielding hybrids and varieties leading to major increase in production of sorghum due to increased yield levels. Besides nationally released cultivars, the research efforts at various AICSIP centres spread across the states also lead to development of many high yielding locally adapted cultivars. Many centres could identify high-yielding open-pollinated varieties, either for grain or fodder, which were preferred by the farmers due to both grain and fodder advantage compared to hybrids. These location specific cultivars released in different states continued to be popular among the farmers in spite of availability of nationally released varieties and hybrids. Such cultivars released in different states are also the important outputs of AICSIP system. One of the earliest cultivars released at state level was M 35-1, developed in 1938 by Agricultural Research Station at Mohol, Solapur (currently under MPKV, Rahuri) by selection from local Maldandi population, which became very popular in post-rainy tract of Deccan. It was formally released for cultivation in 1969. This variety proved its merit by stable performance under rainfed situations and producing bold lustrous grains. The fodder quality was also good and thus become cultivar of choice in rabi sorghum tracts across the country. Subsequently, a number of varieties adapted to both rainy as well as post-rainy seasons were also developed and released for cultivation in major sorghum growing states. The details of cultivars released in different states are summarized state-wise in Table I. Apart from formally released cultivars, many farmers’ varieties are also available in sorghum, especially where sorghum is grown traditionally for household consumption as well as a forage in dry seasons for the cattle. These cultivars are mostly confined to local pockets and many times the village names precede the otherwise popular cultivar name. Maldandi is one such very popular cultivar in Maharashtra and Karnataka, which is known by different names depending on the name of region and over the years some variants of original landrace have been selected by the farmers and started getting known by different names that have vernacular connection with Maldandi. Some of the varieties were grown for special purposes like hurda, popping, flaking, etc. A lot of farmers’ varieties or landraces are available in forage sorghum also. Some of the farmers’ varieties are tabulated state-wise in Table II.

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Table I: Details of sorghum varieties/hybrids released at State level Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

Name of Name of Tested No./ Area/ Region of Year of Notification the variety / AICRP Name & adoption and likely Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features release No. & date Hybrid Centre Pedigree acreage at present MS-8271 × Dual purpose variety with high PSV-1 Palem 1996 - Andhra Pradesh - IS-3691 grain and fodder yields ICSA-73 × High yielding hybrid with PSH-1 Palem 1997 - Andhra Pradesh - ICSR-160 tolerance to pests and diseases ASH-1 ICSA-91001 × High yielding hybrid for Palem 1999 - Andhra Pradesh - ICSR-9100 Adilabad SPV-86 × GD- High yielding variety with Palem-2 Palem 2002 - Andhra Pradesh - 57904 tolerance to grain mold GY: 40-42 q/ha CSV-15 × PVK- FY: 75-80 q/ha Dual purpose variety with PSV-56 Palem 2012 - Southern Telangana 801 Duration: 115 tolerance to grain mold days Telangana Pacha Jonna Palem 2019 Notified Telangana Yellow pericarp 1 (PYPS 2) NTJ-1 NJ-2092 Kurnool, Kadapa, GY: 30-35 q/ha Non-lodging and drought (Nandyala Nandyal 1988 148 × 296 B - Northern and Duration: 105 tolerant Tella Jonna-1) southern Telangana days Kurnool, Kadapa, NTJ-2 Ranga Reddy, Sanga GY: 30-35 q/ha SPV 913 S.O. 639(E) Dual purpose variety, early (Nandyala Nandyal 1989 Reddy, Nizamabad, Duration: 100 NJ-2122 17.08.1990 maturing with drought tolerance Tella Jonna-2) Northern and days southern Telangana NTJ-3 NJ-2169 GY: 28-30 q/ha Dual purpose variety, non- S.O. 821(E) (Nandyala Nandyal 1995 NJ 2092 × POD -do- Duration: 110 lodging with conical and 13.09.2000 Tella Jonna-3) 24 days compact panicles. NTJ-4 NJ-2401 GY: 30-35 q/ha S.O. 72(E) Tolerant to shoot fly and (Nandyala Nandyal 2002 NTJ-1×CMS-3 -do- Duration: 105 01.01.2008 charcoal rot. Tella Jonna-4) days S.O. Non-lodging, Semi dwarf & high NTJ-5 (NJ CS 3541 x NJ GY: 45-56 q/ha Nandyal 2019 3220 (E) Andhra Pradesh yielding, suitable for Maghi & 2647) 2401 FY: 50-60 q/ha 05.09.2019 Rabi Yellow pericarp variety, compact cylindrical panicles, N-1 (Cheruku Pure line Koilakuntla of Nandyal 1937 - GY: 14-16 q/ha lustrous bold grain with reddish patcha Jonna) selection Kurnool Dt. purple glume, juicy sweet stem and good straw quality Yellow pericarp variety, compact oval panicles, bold N-2 (Gundu Pure line Nandyal 1942 - Kurnool Dt. GY: 15-17 q/ha grains with reddish purple patcha Jonna) selection glume, juicy sweet stem and good straw quality Yellow pericarp variety, compact cylindrical panicles, N-3 (Oola Pure line Balapanur of Nandyal, Nandyal 1942 - GY: 15-17 q/ha bold grains with reddish purple patcha Jonna) selection Kurnool Dt. glume, pithy stem and straw quality

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Name of Name of Tested No./ Area/ Region of Year of Notification the variety / AICRP Name & adoption and likely Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features release No. & date Hybrid Centre Pedigree acreage at present Yellow pericarp variety, very N-4 (Oola Pure line Peddasettipalli of compact oval panicle, bold Nandyal 1942 - GY: 15-17 q/ha patcha Jonna) selection Proddutur, Kadapa Dt. grains with reddish purple glume, pithy stem Yellow pericarp variety, N-5 (Oola Pure line compact oval panicles, bold Nandyal 1945 - Kadapa Dt. GY: 15-17 q/ha patcha Jonna) selection grains with reddish purple glume, pithy stem Chinthakomma dinne N-6 (Oola Pure line Nandyal 1945 - of Allagadda, Kurnool GY: 15-17 q/ha Yellow pericarp variety patcha Jonna) selection Dt. Yellow pericarp variety, very N-7 (Gundu Pure line Balapanur of Nandyal, compact oval panicle with Nandyal 1945 - GY: 15-18 q/ha patcha Jonna) selection Kurnool Dt. bold grains with reddish purple glume, pithy stem Yellow pericarp variety, very N-8 (Oola Pure line Pulivendula of Kadapa compact oval panicle, bold Nandyal 1945 - GY: 15-18 q/ha patcha Jonna) selection Dt. grains with reddish purple glume, pithy stem Yellow pericarp variety, N-9 (Oola Pure line Pulivendula of Kadapa compact and long panicles, Nandyal 1945 - GY: 15-18 q/ha patcha Jonna) selection Dt. bold grains with reddish purple glume, juicy sweet stem Yellow pericarp variety, N-10 medium compact long panicles, Pure line Pyapili of Dhone, (Mungari Nandyal 1951 - GY: 15-18 q/ha light yellow bold grain with selection Kurnnol Dt. patcha Jonna) reddish purple glume, pithy stem Yellow pericarp variety, N-11 medium compact cylindrical Pure line Pyapili of Dhone, (Mungari Nandyal 1951 - GY: 15-18 q/ha tapering panicles, bold grain selection Kurnnol Dt. patcha Jonna) with reddish purple glume, juicy sweet stem Yellow pericarp variety, N-12 Pure line Pyapili of Dhone, compact and tapering panicles, (Mungari Nandyal 1951 - GY: 15-18 q/ha selection Kurnnol Dt. bold grain with reddish purple patcha Jonna) glume, pithy stem Yellow pericarp variety, N-13 Allgadda, Koilakuntla, GY: 18-20 q/ha Semi-compact elliptical panicles Pure line (Cheruku Nandyal 1966 - Banaganapalli of Duration: 120 with bold grains, pithy stem, selection patcha Jonna) Kurnnol Dt. days highly tolerant to striga and drought Nandyal, Allgadda, Koilakuntla of N-14 Kurnnol Dt. Yellow pericarp variety, GY: 20-22 q/ha (Nandyala Pure line S.O. 639(E) Proddutur and compact and oval panicles with Nandyal 1989 Duration: 120 Mudda kanki selection 17.08.1990 Jammalamadugu of medium bold grains, days Jonna) Kadapa Dt. non-juicy stem, drought tolerant Markapur of Prakasam Dt. GY: 30-35 q/ha Nandyala S.O. Yellow grain high yielding PLS from FY: 75-90 q/ha Pacha Jonna Nandyal 2019 3220 (E) Andhra Pradesh variety, suitable for Maghi & Pamuru Local Duration: 120 15 (NJ 2446) 05.09.2019 Rabi days

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Gujarat

Name Area/ Region of Name of Tested No./ of the Year of Notification adoption and AICRP Name & Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features variety / release No. & date likely acreage at Centre Pedigree Hybrid present GJ-9 Surat 1979 - S.O. 832(E) Gujarat - Rabi variety, late, curved ear head 08.11.1985 GSH-1 Surat 1982 S.O. 295(E) Gujarat - Kharif hybrid, pearl white grain 09.04.1985 GJ-35 Surat 1982 - S.O. 295(E) Gujarat 110 days Early, compact ear head 09.04.1985 GJ-36 Surat 1986 - S.O. 258 (E) Gujarat 110 days Early, kharif and rabi variety, bold 14.05.1986 grain, tolerant to grain mold GJ-37 Surat 1986 - S.O. 165(E) Gujarat 100 days Early, dual purpose variety, thin stem 06.03.1987 GJ-38 Surat 1992 - S.O. 408(E) Gujarat - Suitable for late kharif in heavy 04.05.1995 rainfall area GJ-39 Surat 1993 - S.O. 408(E) North Gujarat 100 days Early, dual purpose variety, thin steam 04.05.1995 GJ-40 Surat 1995 - S.O. 360(E) Gujarat 104-108 days Kharif variety, round, pearl white 01.05.1997 grain GJ-41 Surat 1999 (M250 x GJ S.O. 425(E) Gujarat 90 days Early, round, pearl white grain, 36) x GJ 37 08.06.1999 suitable for water stress condition, resistant to grain mold and stem borer GJ-42 Surat 2012 SPV 1864 S.O. 3540(E) South Gujarat GY:3044 kg/ha Mid-late, round and pearl white grain, (SR-666-1) 22.11.2016 FY: 10103 kg/ha suitable for heavy rainfall area 110 days GNJ-1 Surat 2016 SPV-2441 S.O. 1379(E), South Gujarat GY:3000-3600 Higher in grain yield over check GJ Sr. No. 57, kg/ha 38, GJ 42 and CSV-20(NC) and Grain 27.03.2018 DFY: 11500-12500 mold resistant with less incidence kg/ha of Ergot disease and stem borer as compared to better check GJ-42. GFS-4 Surat 1989 - S.O. 639(E) Gujarat - Fodder variety, early (45 days), thin 17.08.1990 steam, suitable for moisture stress condition GFS-5 Surat 1999 - S.O. 122(E) Gujarat - Fodder variety, 50% flowering at 55- 02.02.2005 60 days, thick stem, tan type, stay green GFS-6 Surat 2018 - To be Gujarat GFY: 343 q/ha Fodder variety, 50% flowering at 77- notified DFY: 113 q/ha 81 days, medium thick stem, broad leaves, good fodder quality, tolerant to leaf blight and anthracnose GAFS 11 Anand 2012 Pure line S.O.1379 (E), Middle Gujarat, GFY: 400 q/ha Semi compact inflorescence, Broad selection from 27.03.2018 Bhal zone and DMY: 126.1 q/ha leaves, Medium white midrib colour, germplasm North west zone CPY: 7.63 q/ha Dark green foliage and Medium leaf line AFS-14. of Gujarat Duration: 60-70 size days GAFS 12 Anand 2016 SRF-239 x S.O. 1379 Middle Gujarat GFY: 300 q/ha Single cut in nature, tall and non- SRF-300 (E), DMY: 101.0 q/ha lodging, thin stem, high yielding, 27.03.2018 CPY: 8.90 q/ha loose inflorescence, green foliage Duration: 68-76 colour, high palatable and non-toxic. days GJ 43 Deesa 2018 SPV 2424 - Gujarat GY: 27-28 q/ha Dual purpose variety, pearly white DS 127 (AKR FY: 140-144 q/ha grains 354 × SPV 1616)

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Haryana

Name Name of Year of Tested No./Name & Notification Area/ Region of Yield & Agronomic & Special features of the AICRP release Pedigree No. & date adoption and duration variety / Centre likely acreage at Hybrid present

HJ 513 Hisar 2007 [S 305 x (PJ7R x SPV 1178 (E) Haryana GFY: 500-525 Kharif Single cut variety with 80) x HC 136] 20.07.2007 q/ha high fodder yield and tolerant to major sorghum diseases. Good for kadvi making also

HJ 541 Hisar 2014 S 241 [a cross SO 1146 (E) Haryana GFY: 525-550 Kharif Single cut variety with between SPV 80 x 24.04.2014 q/ha high fodder yield, sweet, low 29/1 (P20-1-1-2)] HCN and tolerant to major Tested as S 541 sorghum diseases.

Karnataka Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and the variety AICRP Name & Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features release No. & date likely acreage at / Hybrid Centre Pedigree present GY: 25-30 q/ha Selection of S.O. 205 (E) Early and dwarf, Adopted for scanty SB 1066 Dharwad 1976 Karnataka FY: 45-50 q/ha Purdus line 9.4.1985 rain fall area Duration: 110-115 GY: 30-32 q/ha Adopted for assured rainfall area Shallu x CS S.O.19 (E) SB-1079 Dharwad 1979 Karnataka FY: 50-55 q/ha of Karnataka, Tolerant to foliar 3541 14.1.1982 Duration: 120-125 diseases GY: 25-30 q/ha Assured rainfall area of Karnataka, Out cross from S.O. 540 (E) SB 905 Dharwad 1981 Karnataka FY: 80-85 q/ha Tolerant to rust, charcoal rot, tall Kalagonda 24.7.1985 Duration: 120-125 variety GY: 25-30 q/ha Adopted for scanty rainfall area of (SB1066 x CS S.O. 639 (E) DSV 1 Dharwad 1989 Karnataka FY: 35-40 q/ha Karnataka, Short duration kharif 3541) 15.05.90 Duration: 105 sorghum variety 1 GY: 45-50 q/ha Assured rainfall area of Karnataka, (IS 2947 x SPV S.O. 867 (E) DSV 2 Dharwad 1993 Karnataka FY: 80-85 q/ha Dual purpose & Multiple disease 232) x CO 22 26.11.86 Duration: 115-120 resistant kharif variety GY: 30-35 q/ha Adopted for midge endemic area SPV 692xA S.O.(E) DSV 3 Dharwad 1993 Karnataka FY:60-65 q/ha of Karnataka, Midge resistant rainy 6250-4-1-1-1 1.1.1996 Duration: 110-115 season variety GY: 23-25 q/ha Adopted for irrigated rabi area of DSV 5 Selection from S.O. 647(E) Dharwad 1996 Karnataka FY: 70-75 q/ha Karnataka, Charcoal rot resistant (GRS-1) Natte Maldandi 9.9.1997 Duration: 125-130 rabi variety GY: 25-30 q/ha Adopted for rabi Sorghum tract of S.O. 401(E) DSV 4 Dharwad 1998 E36-1 x SPV 86 Karnataka FY: 80-85 q/ha Karnataka, Charcoal tot resistant 15.5.1998 Duration: 102-125 rabi variety GY: 20-25 q/ha Sorghum growing area of Karnataka, FY: 13-14 t/ha (dry) SSV 74 Dharwad 2000 PAB 74 - Karnataka Green fodder & for ethanol 45-50 t/ha (green) production Duration: 115-120 GY: 45-50 q/ha SB 401 A x SB Assured rainfall area of State, Dual DSH 3 Dharwad 2002 - Karnataka FY: 85-90 q/ha 7001 purpose rainy season hybrid Duration: 130-135 GY: 30-32 q/ha SB 401 A x SPV S.O. 937 (E) Rabi sorghum tract of state, Drought DSH 4R Dharwad 2002 Karnataka FY: 80-85 q/ha 570 4.9.2002 tolerant rabi hybrid Duration: 115-120

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Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and the variety AICRP Name & Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features release No. & date likely acreage at / Hybrid Centre Pedigree present GY: 40-45 q/ha DSV 6 Somapur local S.O. 2187(E) Assured rainfall area, Dual purpose Dharwad 2008 Karnataka FY: 80-100 q/ha (CSV 25) x SB 410 27.8.2009 and grain mold tolerant Duration: 120-125 High yielding, bold seeded, tolerant GY: 30-35 q/ha Gund Jola x S.O. 1379(E) Zone 8 of to charcoal rot, non- lodging at SPV 2217 Dharwad 2018 FY: 120-150 q/ha IS-29404 27.03.2018 Karnataka harvest with good stay green fodder Duration: 120-125 quality Rabi variety, deep soil, grain and BJV 44 GY: 22-25 q/ha roti quality on par with M 35-1, (Bijapur S.O. 1379(E) Zone 3 & 8 of FY: 50-60 q/ha Bijapur 2016 SPV 2034 fodder quality better than M 35-1, Jowar 27.03.2018 Karnataka Duration: 125-130 moderately tolerant to charcoal rot, Variety 1) days shoot fly, & aphids. Flaking purpose variety, rabi AKJ-1 adapted, excellent flaking quality (Atharga S.O. 1379(E) Zone 3 of - Bijapur 2016 - (seed to flake) (thin, crisp and tasty), Kempu 27.03.2018 Karnataka significantly high polyphenols Jola-1) content, good fodder quality Rabi variety, suitable for popping purpose, (pops or aralu), Good KMJ-1 S.O. 1379(E) Zone 3 of GY: 9-10 q/ha popping yield, pop expansion ratio, (Kagi Moti Bijapur 2016 - 27.03.2018 Karnataka FY: 25-30 q/ha bright white pop colour, good Jola-1) flavor/aroma. Grains suitable for semolina and crunchy snacks. Green GY (Hurda): Rabi variety, suitable for hurda/ SMJ-1 7.5 -8.5 q/ha seethani/ belasi (tender roasted (Sakkari S.O. 1379(E) Zone 3 of Bijapur 2016 - Dry GY (Hurda): grains), good quality, sweet and Mukkari 27.03.2018 Karnataka 4.5-5.5 q/ha very soft, high Fe and Zn content Jola-1) and high polyphenols content RSJ 1 (Rao Pureline Rabi variety, suitable for hurda Zone 3 of Saheb Bijapur - selection from - - purpose Karnataka Jola-1) Raosaheb SPV 2290 GY: 12 q/ha GS-23 Zone-II and III of Resistant to rust and tolerant to Raichur 2018 IS 26779 (Sel) - Duration: 105-112 (Kanaka) Karnataka charcoal rot, early, white grains × M-35-1 days Madhya Pradesh Name Name of Tested No./ Area/ Region of of Year of Notification Agronomic & Special the variety Name & adoption and likely Yield & duration AICRP release No. & date features / Hybrid Pedigree acreage at present Centre JJ 741 Indore 1990 SPV 741 S.O. 527(E) Kharif growing areas GY: 30-33 q/ha Kharif dual purpose 16.08.1991 of Madhya Pradesh FY: 100-110 q/ha variety Duration: 100 -105 days JJ 938 Indore 1995 SPV 938 S.O. 1(E) Kharif growing areas GY: 33-35q/ha Kharif dual purpose 01.01.1996 of Madhya Pradesh FY: 120-130 q/ha variety Duration: 110 -115 days JJ 1041 Indore 1999 SPV 1041 S.O. 425(E) Kharif growing areas GY: 33-36 q/ha Kharif dual purpose 08.06.1999 of Madhya Pradesh FY: 125-130 q/ha variety Duration: 110 -115 days JJ 1022 Indore 2004 SPV 1022 Not notified Kharif growing areas GY- 30-33q/ha Kharif dual purpose of Madhya Pradesh FY- 100 q/ha variety Duration-100 -105 days RVJ 1862 Indore 2015 SPV 1862 S.O. Kharif growing areas GY: 40-42 q/ha Kharif dual purpose 3540(E) of Madhya Pradesh FY: 118-120q/ha variety 22.11.2016 Duration: 110-112 days

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Maharashtra Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and Agronomic & Special the variety / AICRP Name & Yield & duration release No. & date likely acreage at features Hybrid Centre Pedigree present Improved Akola 1984 Selection from Released Vidarbha region GFY: 400-450 q/ha. Kharif single cut variety Ramkel Local Ramkel by Joint of Maharashtra DFY: 140-150 q/ha with high fodder yield and AGRESCO Area - NA tolerant to major sorghum in 1984, Not diseases. notified SPV 669 Akola 1988 SPV 669 S.O. 386(E) Kharif region of GY: 38-40 q/ha Kharif dual purpose variety (AKSV-37) Selection from 15.05.1990 Maharashtra FY: 120-125 q/ha with high grain and fodder SPV 97 × SPV Area - NA yield, multiple tolerance 29 against shoot fly, stem borer, midge and drought PKV Kranti Akola 2005 SPV 1549R S.O. 72(E) Rabi growing GY: 24-25 q/ha Rabi dual purpose variety (AKSV-13R) Selection from 10.01.2008 region of FY: 66-67 q/ha with excellent grain and SPV 1201 x Maharashtra roti quality and multiple Ringni Area - 2.0 lakh tolerance to shoot fly, stem ha borer and leaf blight AKSSV 22 Akola 2006 Selection from S.O. 449(E) Vidarbha region Total fresh biomass: 54 Kharif sweet sorghum S-171 x HES-13 11.02.2009 of Maharashtra t/ha variety with high biomass, for kharif season Juice yield: higher juice yield, and Area - NA 11711 L/ha higher recovery of alcohol Alcohol recovery from stalk juice: 1492 L/ha, Alcohol from grain: 1862 L/ha PKV Ashwini Akola 2006 Selection from S.O. 2817(E) Vidarbha region Green GY (Hurda): 40- Kharif hurda (Parching) (Wani 11/6) Malkapur Wani 19.09.2013 of Maharashtra 42 q/ha variety, early with soft x SPV 462 Area -120 ha sweet green grains, easy threshability, pleasant aroma and taste PDKV Akola 2016 (SU 556 x SPV S.O. 1007(E) Maharashtra GY: 39-40 q/ha Kharif dual purpose variety Kalyaini 775) x (SPV 2017 Area - 300 ha FY: 141-142 q/ha with multiple tolerance (AKSV 181) 1033 x GMPR- against shoot fly and stem 4)12-3-1 borer, good grain and roti quality PDKV Hurda Akola 2017 (Malkapur Wani - Vidarbha region Green GY (Hurda): 42- Kharif hurda variety with Kartiki (Wani x SPV 475)-4-2 of Maharashtra 43 q/ha soft sweet green grains, 103) Ara - NA easy threshability, pleasant aroma and taste AKSH-73 Akola 1988 SPH 388 S.O. 386(E), Vidarbha region GY: 44-45 q/ha Kharif dual purpose hybrid, (SPH 388) (MS 296 A x 15.05.1990 of Maharashtra FY: 120-125 q/ha easy seed production due to AKR 73) Area - NA synchronized flowering in parental lines SPH 840 Akola 1998 SPH 840 S.O. 92(E) Kharif growing GY: 45-47 q/ha Kharif dual purpose hybrid, (ICS 70 A x ICSR 02.02.2001 region of FY: 110-115 q/ha easy seed production due to 89058) Maharashtra synchronized flowering in Area - NA parental lines SPH 1635 Akola 2012 AKMS 30 A x S.O. 268(E) Vidarbha region GY: 48-50 q/ha Kharif dual purpose hybrid, AKR 456 28.01.2015 of Maharashtra FY: 125-130 q/ha good grain quality Area - 20,000 ha Ringni Akola - - - Rabi local GY: 8-10 q/ha Farmers’ variety, Rabi dual cultivar FY: 70-80 q/ha purpose variety from Eastern Vidharbha of Maharashtra

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Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and Agronomic & Special the variety / AICRP Name & Yield & duration release No. & date likely acreage at features Hybrid Centre Pedigree present Savner Akola - - - Vidarbha region GY: 20 q/ha Farmers’ variety, Kharif dual of Maharashtra FY: 125 q/ha purpose variety

Malkapur Akola - - - Vidarbha region Green GY (Hurda): 5 Farmers’ variety, Kharif Wani of Maharashtra q/ha hurda variety FY: 100 q/ha Ramki Akola - - - Vidarbha region GY: 15 q/ha Farmers’ variety, Kharif dual of Maharashtra FY: 90 q/ha purpose variety

Panchali Parbhani 1991 Sel. From SDS 615/E Maharashtra GY: 30-32 q/ha Tan type, Sweet (18% TSS), 2650 17.08.1993 FY: 105-115 q/ha Good fodder quality, bold Duration: 110-115 days pearly white grain, Parbhani Parbhani 2000 SPV 1333 821/E Maharashtra GY 32-34 q/ha Tan type, hybrid look, bold Sweta (PVK (Sel. From GD 13.09.2000 FY: 90-95 q/ha grains with tolerance to 801) 34553) Duration 110-115 days grain mold disease PVK 809 Parbhani 2002 SPV 1474 (Sel. 1/E Marathwada GY: 32-35 q/ha Tan type, dual purpose, From SPV 801 x 01.11.1996 FY: 115-120 q/ha tolerant grain mold SPV 881) Duration: 110-112 days Parbhani Parbhani 2018 SPV 2368 (Sel. - Maharashtra GY: 38.00 q/ha High grain yield with Shakti (PVK From IS 26962- FY: 111 q/ha Duration: high Fe and Zn content, 1009) 1) 115-118 days Moderately tolerant to grain mold and shoot fly SPH 1641 Parbhani 2015 SPH 1641 S.O. 3540 (E) Maharashtra GY: 45-50 q/ha High grain and fodder yield (PMS 71A x KR 22.11.2016 FY 142-145 q/ha tolerant to grain mold, shoot 196) Duration: 115-118 days fly and stem borer SPV 1411 Parbhani 2002 SPV 1411 122 (E) Maharashtra GY: 18-20 q/ha (RF) Rabi variety, Bold grains, (Parbhani (Sel. From GD 02.02.2005 FY: 58-60 q/ha (RF) pearly white, good Bhakri Moti) 31423) Duration: 118-120 days quality Parbhani Parbhani 2019 SPV 1411 x SPV - Marathwada GY: 30-32 q/ha Rabi variety, Moderately Supermoti 720 FY: 110-115 q/ha tolerant to shootfly, stem (SPV 2407) Duration: 115-120 days borer and charcoal rot

PVRSG 101 Parbhani 2020 Local Selection Pre-release Marathwada GGY: 30-33 q/ha Rabi hurda variety, tender, GFY: 130-132 q/ha sweet and easily threshable, Duration: 95 – 100 moderately tolerant to shootfly, stem borer and charcoal rot M 35-1 Rahuri/ 1938 Sel. from S.O.596 (E) Maharashtra Grain yield (q/ha): 15-18 Recommended for medium Mohol Maldandi 13.08.1984 Fodder yield(q/ha): soil population 50-60 Drought tolerant Duration: 120-125 Swati Rahuri 1984 SPV 504 S.O. 540 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 24-28 Recommended for deep soil (RSV 9) (SPV 86 x M 24.07.1985 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): 35-1) 50-60 Duration: 120-125 SSV 84 Rahuri 1990 Sel. from IS S.O. 814 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 10-12 Jaggary/Syrup/Ethanol 23568 04.11.1992 Maharashtra Green cane/forage yield (t/ha): 30-35 Duration: 120-125 Selection 3 Rahuri 1994 SPV 1509 S.O.1(E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 5-6 Drought tolerant (Sel. from local 01.01.1996 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): Bedar) 15-18 Duration110-115

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Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and Agronomic & Special the variety / AICRP Name & Yield & duration release No. & date likely acreage at features Hybrid Centre Pedigree present Phule Rahuri 1998 SPV 1359 S.O.82 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 25-30 Recommended for deep soil Yashoda (Sel. from local 13.09.2000 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): (RSV 56) landraces) 70-75 Duration: 120-125 Phule Rahuri 1999 Sel. from local S.O.82 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 15-18 Recommended for medium Maulee Germplasm 13.09.2000 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): soil (RSLG 262/ 45-50 RSV 93) Duration: 110-112 Phule Rahuri 2003 RSSV 2 x SPV S.O. 72(E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 8-10 Single cut – Kharif and Amruta 462 10.1.2008 Maharashtra Green cane/forage yield Summer (RSSV 9) (t/ha): 50-60 Duration: 115-120 Phule Uttara Rahuri 2005 Sel. from local S.O. 122 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 10-12 Special purpose Hurda (RSSGV 3) Germplasm 6.02.2007 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): 50-55 Duration: 110-114 Phule Chitra Rahuri 2006 SPV 1546 S.O. 72(E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 20-25 Recommended for medium (RSV 237) (SPV 655x RSLG 10.1.2008 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): soil 112) 55-60 Duration: 118-120 Phule Rahuri 2007 SPV 1704 S.O. 72(E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 25-28 Recommended for deep soil Vasudha (RSLG 206 x 10.1.2008 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): (RSV 423) SPV 1047) 55-60 Duration: 116-120 Phule Rahuri 2008 SPV 1709 S.O. 2137 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 8-10 Recommended for shallow Anuradha (RSLG 559 x 31.8.2010 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): soil (RSV 458) RSLG 1175) 30-35 Duration: 105-110 Phule Revati Rahuri 2010 SPV 1830 S.O. 2125 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 40-45 Recommended for irrigated (RSV 1006) (CSV 216 x SPV 10.09.2012 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): 90- condition 502) 110 Irrigation & fertilizer Duration: 118-120 responsive Phule Rahuri 2010 Sel. From local S.O. 2125 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 12-14 Grain popping genotype Panchami landraces 10.09.2012 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): (RPOSV 3) 40-45 Duration: 118-120 Phule Rahuri 2012 SPV 2048 S.O. 268(E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 24-28 Recommended for medium Suchitra (SPV 1359 x 28.1.2015 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): soil (RSV 1098) SPV 1502) 65-70 Duration: 120-125 Phule Rohini Rahuri 2015 Sel. from local S.O. 2238 (E) Western Grain yield (q/ha): 18-20 Special purpose Pappad (RPASV 3 ) landraces 29.06.2016 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): 45-50 Duration: 115-120 Phule Rahuri 2015 SPH 1798 S.O. 2238 (E) Western Green cane yield (t/ha): Ethanol purpose Vasundhara (185A x 29.06.2016 Maharashtra 50-55 (RSSH 50) RSSV260) Grain yield (q/ha): 8-10 Duration: 125-130 Phule Rahuri 2015 RSSGV 6 x S.O. 2238 (E) Western hurda yield (q/ha): 30-35 Special purpose Hurda Madhur Gulbhendi 29.06.2016 Maharashtra Fodder yield(q/ha): (RSSGV 46) 65-70 Duration: 115-118

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Rajasthan

Name of Name of Area/ Region of Year of Tested No./Name Notification Agronomic & Special the variety / AICRP adoption and likely Yield & duration release & Pedigree No. & date features Hybrid Centre acreage at present SPV 96 Udaipur 1979 SPV148 x SPV512 540(E) Rajasthan DFY: 50-55 q/ha Grain purpose, 24.07.1985 GY: 20-25 q/ha Suitable for low Plant Height:150-160cm and normal rain fall Duration: 85-90 SPV 245 Udaipur 1980 SB1066 x CS 540(E) Rajasthan DFY: 70-80 q/ha Grain purpose, 3541 24.07.1985 GY:35-40 q/ha Suitable for low and Plant Height:160-170cm normal rain fall Duration: 100-100 Rajasthan Udaipur 1982 SU45 832(E) Rajasthan DFY: 100-110 q/ha Fodder (SC) purpose, Chari 2 18.11.1985 GFY: 325-350q/ha Suitable for low and Plant Height:220-260 cm normal rain fall Rajasthan Udaipur 1983 SU52 295(E) Rajasthan DFY: 125-150 q/ha Fodder (SC) purpose Chari 1 09.04.1985 GFY: 450-500q/ha Plant Height:199-220 cm SPH 837 Udaipur 2002 AKMS 14A x S.O. 937(E) Rajasthan GY:35-40 q/ha Multiple resistance for SU556 04.09.2002 DFY:100-110q /ha major insect and pest Maturity:85-90days Plant Height:190-200cm Pratap Jowar Udaipur 2003 SPV1430 S.O. 161(E) Rajasthan DFY:110-115q /ha Multiple resistance for 1430 (Selection from 04.02.2004 GY:35-40 q/ha major insect and pest SPV 96) Plant Height:180-200cm Pratap Chari Udaipur 2010 ICSR 17 x SPV DL.33004/99 Rajasthan GFY: 350-400q/ha Fodder (SC) purpose, 1080 946 -07.02.2011 DFY: 125-135 q/ha Suitable for low and Plant Height:250-260cm cm normal rain fall Pratap Raj Udaipur 2012 SPV 1753 - Rajasthan GY:30-35 q/ha Dual purpose, Jowar 1 (M36121 x DFY: 185-195 q/ha Plant Multiple resistance for SPV1290) Height:260-280cm major insect and pest

Tamil Nadu

COH 4 Coimbatore 1991 296 A × TNS S.O. 615(E) Tamil Nadu Duration: 110 days High yield, suitable for 30 17.08.1993 irrigated condition

COH 5 Coimbatore 2011 SPH 1631 - Tamil Nadu GY: 42-43 q/ha Dual purpose hybrid (ICSA 51 × (Irrigated) TNS 30) GY: 22-24 q/ha (Rainfed) Duration:

CO 21 Coimbatore 1977 X-ray mutant of S.O. 540(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 40-42 q/ha Suitable for rainfed and CSV 5 24.07.1985 Duration: 105 days irrigated conditions

CO 22 Coimbatore 1978 Cross S.O. 540(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 40-43 q/ha Suitable for rainfed and Derivative of 24.07.1985 Duration: 100-120 irrigated conditions MS 2077 A, days MS 3660A, MS 2219 A, CS 3541

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Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and Agronomic & Special the variety AICRP Name & Yield & duration release No. & date likely acreage at features / Hybrid Centre Pedigree present CO 23 Coimbatore 1979 Cross derivative S.O. 19(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 46-49 q/ha Suitable for rainfed and of MS 2077 A, 14.01.1982 (Irrigated) irrigated conditions MS 2947 A, CS GY: 25-27 q/ha 3678, CS 3687 (Rainfed) Duration: 95-100 CO 24 Coimbatore 1980 Cross derivative S.O. 19(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 48-50 q/ha Suitable for rainfed and CK 60 A × SPR 14.01.1982 (Irrigated) irrigated conditions 1341 GY: 26-28 q/ha (Rainfed) Duration: 100 days CO 25 Coimbatore 1985 (IS 4283 × 699 S.O. 832(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 38-40 q/ha Suitable for rainfed and T) × CS 3541 18.11.1985 Duration: 120 days irrigated conditions CO 26 Coimbatore 1986 SPV 432 S.O. 867(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 29-30 q/ha Suitable for rainfed and (SPV 462) MS 8271 × IS 26.11.1986 Duration: 110 days irrigated conditions 3691 CO 27 Coimbatore 1986 Sorghum × S. S.O. 425(E) Tamil Nadu - - sudanense 08.06.1999 CO 28 Coimbatore 2001 SPV 1410 - Tamil Nadu GY: 24-26 q/ha White seed, short duration, (CO 25 × SPV Duration: 100-105 non-lodging, resistant to 942) days shoot borer CO 30 Coimbatore 2010 SPV 1816 Tamil Nadu GY: 28-33 q/ha Dual purpose variety (APK 1 × TNS Duration: 100-105 with creamy white grains, 291) days moderately resistant to shootfly & stem borer, resistant to downy mildew, high dry matter digestibility K7 Coimbatore 1980 K3 x M-35-1 S.O. No. Tamil Nadu GY: 8.6 q/ha Pearly white grains, Stem 19 (E) GFY: 400 q/ha green with reddish purple 14.01.1982 Duration: 100-105 sheath, sweet and juicy days K8 Coimbatore 1989 IS 12611 × SC S.O. 915(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 27 q/ha White grains 108 06.11.1989 Duration: 120 days K9 Coimbatore 1990 (MS 36200 × S.O. 615(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 20 q/ha Dual purpose variety, non- TWC 120) × 17.08.1993 Duration: 115 days lodging TWC 120 K10 Coimbatore 1991 K 7 × SPV 102 - Tamil Nadu GY: 25 q/ha White grains Duration: 95 days K11 Coimbatore 2000 K 7 × A6552 S.O. 161(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 15-16 q/ha Dual purpose variety 04.02.2004 K12 Coimbatore 2015 SPV 772 × S - Tamil Nadu - Dual purpose variety 35–29 Paiyur 1 Coimbatore 1991 CO 19 × CO - Tamil Nadu GY: 10 q/ha White grains, pest and 24 FY: 70-90 q/ha disease resistance, lax Duration: 145-150 panicle days Paiyur 2 Coimbatore 1995 Pureline S.O. 92(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 20-22 q/ha Resistant to downy mildew selection from 02.02.2001 FY: 85-88 q/ha and charcoal rot K 15845 Duration: 90-95 days BSR 1 Coimbatore 1994 (SS108-3 × S.O. 360(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 25-28 q/ha Moderate resistance to ICSV 4) 16-3-1 01.05.1997 Duration: 105-110 earhead bug × (MR 801 × days RS 2751) 4-1-1

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Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and Agronomic & Special the variety AICRP Name & Yield & duration release No. & date likely acreage at features / Hybrid Centre Pedigree present APK 1 Coimbatore 1996 TNS 30 × CO S.O. 662(E) Tamil Nadu GY: 30-35 q/ha Stay green at maturity 26 17.09.97 Duration: 105-110 days COFS 29 Coimbatore 2001 TNS 30 x S. S.O. No. Tamil Nadu GFY: 1500 q/ha Multi cut fodder variety, Thin- sudanense 1134 (E) DFY: 345 q/ha stemmed plant, leafy, high in 15.11.2001 protein and IVDMD content. Panicle is loose and open COFS 31 Coimbatore 2014 Gamma ray - Tamil Nadu GFY: 1830 q/ha High tillering with broad (TNFS mutant CO DFY: 497 q/ha leaves, High crude protein 0952) (FS) 29 (9.86%) and dry matter yield, Low HCN (172 ppm) CO 32 Coimbatore 2019 APK1 x M 35-1 - Tamil Nadu GY: 24-29 q/ha Dual purpose variety, (SPV DFY: 65-117 q/ha High grain protein content 2369) Duration: 105-110 (11.3-14.7%), Good Stover days quality with 6.15% protein & IVDMD of 54-58%, Moderately resistant to shootfly & stemborer, Downy mildew & grain mould

Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and the variety / AICRP Name & Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features release No. & date likely acreage at Hybrid Centre Pedigree present UP Chari 1 Pantnagar 1979 Selection from S.O. 499(E) Plains of GFY: 350-375 q/ha Single cut forage variety, tall and IS 4776 08.07.1983 Uttarakhand and DFY: 125-150 q/ha juicy and with high digestibility entire U.P. Flowering: 75-80 and high resistance to shoot fly. days Low HCN

Pant Chari 3 Pantnagar 1989 Vidisha 60-1 x S.O. 527(E) Plains of GFY: 375-450 q/ha Single cut forage variety, medium (UPFS 22) IS 6953 16.08.1990 Uttarakhand and DFY: 150-200 q/ha tall, dual purpose type, high entire U.P. Flowering: 70-75 resistant to foliar diseases. High days protein content, Good grain quality with grain yield of 15-18 q/ha.

Pant Chari 4 Pantnagar 1994 IS 4776 X Rio S.O. 360(E) Plains of GFY: 400-450 q/ha Single cut forage variety, very (UPFS 23) 01.05.1999 Uttarakhand and DFY: 175-225 q/ha tall, juicy and sweet stem with entire U.P. Flowering: 75-80 dark green foliage. High protein days. content and digestibility. Resistant to shoot fly and stem borer. Tolerant to bird damage.

Pant Chari 6 Pantnagar 2004 Selection from S.O. Plains of GFY: 700-800 q/ha Multicut forage variety, high (UPMC 503) Zimbabwe 1572(E) Uttarakhand and DFY: 250-350 q/ha fodder yield in 2-3 cuts, very low germplasm 20.09.2006 entire U.P. HCN content, high protein & dry SDSL 92140 matter digestibility.

Pant Chari 7 Pantnagar 2010 Rio x [(IS 4907 S.O. Plains of GFY: 550-650 q/ha Single cut forage variety, Good (UTFS 46) x IS 4776) x (IS 2326(E) Uttarakhand DFY: 225-275 q/ha yield of white medium bold grain 607 x IS 8607)] 10.10.2011 (19 q/ha). Semi sweet stem, high protein content (7.70%), high digestibility (56.90% IVDMD). High resistance to major foliar disease viz. anthracnose and grey leaf spot and sooty strip.

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Pant Chari 9 Pantnagar 2018 SPV 2491 Plains of GFY: 850-900 q/ha Multicut forage variety, suitable (UTMC 539) IS 3359 x SDSL Uttarakhand DFY: 275-318 q/ha for 3 cuttings. Low HCN content, 92101 suitable for cultivation under irrigated summer condition and rainfed Kharif. High protein content (7.29%) and high digestibility (58.74% IVDMD).

Pant Chari Pantnagar 2018 SPV 2563 Plains of GFY: 750-800 q/ha Multicut forage variety, suitable 10 SPV 1616 x Uttarakhand DFY: 175-225 q/ha for 3 cuttings. Low HCN content, (UTMC 552) UPMC 512 suitable for cultivation under irrigated summer condition and rainfed Kharif. High protein content (7.16%) and protein yield (18.14 q/ha)

Pant Chari Pantnagar 2018 SPV 2564 Plains of GFY: 800-875 q/ha Multicut forage variety, suitable 11 IS 3267 x Uttarakhand DFY: 190-250 q/ha for 3 cuttings. Low HCN (UTMC 554) UPMC 512 content (89.19ppm), suitable for cultivation under irrigated summer condition and rainfed Kharif. High protein content (7.28%) and protein yield (20.16 q/ha)

Pant Chari Pantnagar 2020 SPV 2589 Plain areas of GFY: 927 q/ha Single cut forage variety. Tall 350- 12 PC 23 x (SDSL Uttarakhand DFY: 318 q/ha 360 cm, good yield, elliptic shape, (UTFS 79) 92101 x UPFS (Tarai and Bhabar medium bold, grayed orange 23)-1 region) including colour seed, covered with grayed Udham Singh orange colouring shining and Nagar, Haridwar, short glumes. Semi sweet stem, Dehradun. high protein content (7.12%), high Haldwani and digestibility (60.47% IVDMD). Nainital districts High resistance to major foliar disease viz. anthracnose and tolerant to shootfly.

Pant Chari Pantnagar 2020 SPV 2590 Plain areas of GFY: 850-950 q/ha Single cut forage variety. Tall 13 PC 23 x (SDSL Uttarakhand DFY: 250-300 q/ha 340-360 cm, good yield, medium (UTFS 83) 92101 x UPFS (Tarai and Bhabar dark green, semi erect, long and 23)-2 region) including medium broad leaves, grayed Udham Singh orange colour seed, covered Nagar, Haridwar, with grayed orange colouring Dehradun. shining and short glumes. Semi Haldwani and sweet stem, high protein content Nainital districts (6.96%), high digestibility (59.74% IVDMD). High resistance to major foliar disease viz. anthracnose and tolerant to shootfly.

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Area/ Region of Name of Name of Tested No./ Year of Notification adoption and the variety / AICRP Name & Yield & duration Agronomic & Special features release No. & date likely acreage at Hybrid Centre Pedigree present Pant Chari Pantnagar 2020 SPV 2492 Plain areas of GFY: 900 q/ha Multicut forage variety, tall 280-300 14 UPFS 37 x Uttarakhand DFY: 320 q/ha cm, suitable for 3 cuttings. Elliptic (UTMC 545) UPMC 6 (Tarai and Bhabar shape medium bold seed, medium region) including dark green foliage, very long and Udham Singh broad leaves Low HCN content Nagar, Haridwar, (88.15 ppm), suitable for cultivation Dehradun. under irrigated summer condition Haldwani and and rainfed Kharif. High protein Nainital districts content (7.18%), IVDMD (62.08%) and protein yield (18.89 q/ha) Pant Chari Pantnagar 2020 SPV 2670 Plain areas of GFY: 843 q/ha Multicut forage variety, suitable 15 IS 3267 x Uttarakhand DFY: 242 q/ha for 3 cuttings. Tall 320-330 cm, (UTMC 559) UPMC 512 (Tarai and Bhabar Elliptic shape medium bold seed, region) including medium dark green foliage, long Udham Singh and broad leaves Low HCN Nagar, Haridwar, content (87.96ppm), suitable for Dehradun. cultivation under irrigated summer Haldwani and condition and rainfed Kharif. High Nainital districts protein content (7.05%), and protein yield (18.17 q/ha) Table II: Farmers’ varieties in sorghum under cultivation

S. No. State Farmers’ varieties 1 Andhra Pradesh & Konda Jonna, Pachcha Jonna, Mudda Jonna, Tandur Local, Vayunowka Jonna, Pelala Jonna Telangana 2 Karnataka Annegiri, Hurda Jola, Bidarkundi Chandiki, Nagayi Maldandi, Kuta Aurad Local or Gund Teni, Kadabina Jola, Muddihali Jola, Hattarkihal Local, Dodda Maldandi, Gidda Maldandi, Talikoti Local, Chitapur Local, Yaranal Local, Bhirwadagi Local, Yannigar, Kadakol Local, Dood Mogra, Harini Dagadi, Khatizapur Local, Biligundu, Gundu Jola, Afzalpur Local, Bidar Local, Bagdal Peeli Jawar, Mogal Goal Jawar, Barsi Jawar, Kodamurka Jola, Nagavi Maldandi, Nagaral Dhundu Jowar, Hasiru Jola, 3 Madhya Pradesh Hatikunta, Malagar, Chote Jwar, Kuchwahi Jwar, Safed Bhundi, Jhundi Jwar Nirpat, Jwari, Dudaniya Hari, Jhalari Chak, Angar Jwar, Bhadeli Jowar Bhuwan, 4 Maharashtra Shalu, Dadar, Barshi Joot, Joot, Lakadi, Solapur Dagadi, Jalna Dagadi Aispuri Local, Hurda, Karad Local, Wani Jowar, Ringni, Savner, Malkapur Wani, Ramki, Chikni Lal Juwar, Mothi Mani Juwar, Lahan Mani Juwar, Mothi Safed Juwar 5 Rajasthan Hegari, Rampura Local 6 Tamil Nadu Irungu Cholam, Matthappu Cholam, Sevappu Cholam, Vella Cholam, Periya Manjal Cholam, China Manjal Cholam, Sencholam, Talaivirichan Cholam, Vellai Cholam, Makkattai 7 Uttar Pradesh Dudhanya, Basmati Jowar 8 Gujarat Malwan, Solapuri 9 Jharkhand Chamara, Jalira, Ajar, Magara, Jomeya 10 NE States Jonari, Masinga Kutuaima

Acknowledgements: The details of varieties released at State level provided by Centre in-Charge of different AICRP on Sorghum centres is gratefully acknowledged.

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1. Name of the centre: Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Akola 2. Year of establishment: 1975 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service): Photographs are given in Annexure 1

Station Incharges since inception of the center: Period S. N. Name of station Incharge From To 1 Dr. V.R. Baporikar 01/07/1975 16/03/1976 2 Prof. J.N. Deshmukh 17/03/1976 1977 3 Prof. N.Y. Deshmukh 1977 1978 4 Prof. J.N. Deshmukh 12/01/1978 05/04/1978 5 Dr. M.Y. Tale 06/04/1978 28/08/1979 6 Dr. S.T. Khode 29/08/1979 09/01/1980 7 Prof. S.K. Mundiwale 10/01/1980 10/06/1987 8 Dr. V.B. Shekar 11/06/1987 30/06/1994 9 Dr. S.B. Atale 01/07/1994 31/12/2001 10 Dr. W.M. Dabre 01/01/2002 30/08/2002 11 Dr. S.B. Datke 01/07/2002 31/10/2005 12 Dr. R.B. Ghorade 01/11/2005 Till date

Past Scientific Staff:

Period S. N. Name of Scientific Staff From To Sorghum Breeder 1 Dr. V.B. Shekhar 1983 1993 2 Dr. S.B. Atale 1994 1998 3 Dr. S.B. Datke 2002 2005 4 Dr. R.B. Ghorade 2005 Till date Junior Sorghum Breeder 5 Dr. R.S. Wadhokar 1979 1993 6 Dr. V.W. Deshmukh 1994 1999 7 Dr. R.B. Ghorade 2003 2005 8 Dr. V.V. Kalpande 2007 2018 Sorghum Agronomist 9 Dr. B.V. Mahakulkar 1988 1998 10 Dr. S.S. Wanjari 1998 2005 11 Dr. J.P. Deshmukh 2005 2007

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Period S. N. Name of Scientific Staff From To 12 Dr. S.M. Nemade 2008 2018 Sorghum Pathologist 13 Dr. Somani 1989 1996 14 Dr. Sangitrao 1993 1997 15 Dr. Wadibhasme 1997 1999 16 Dr. G.D. Agarkar 2000 2004 17 Dr. Ghoderao 2005 2007 18 Dr. H.G. Gahukar 2007 2016 Sorghum Entomologist 19 Dr. Subhedar 1990 1995 20 Dr. H.G. Kandalkar 1996 2012 21 Biochemistry 22 Dr. Ghodpage 1999 2003 23 Mr. Nikesar 2003 2009 24 Dr. D.V. Mali 2009 2010 Past Supporting Staff: S. N. Name of Supporting Staff 1 Senior Research Assistant 2 Dr. S.S. Wanjari, Dr. N.R. Potdukhe, A.M. Dhope, A.D. Girnikar, J.P. Deshmukh, M.P. Ghodke, A.M. Dethe, A.B. Bagde, P.N. Mane, N.P. Barabde, K.S. Pagire, S.A. Bhongle 3 Agriculture Assistant 4 D.D. Kadam, N.G. Solanke, M.P. Ludarkar, S.P. Gutthe 4. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre- National Releases Name of State or Year S. Region of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree of Specific features (1or 2) N. adaptation hybrid CSV nos.) release Varieties 1 CSV 34 National Selection 2017 Kharif sorghum variety. Highest 100 seed Zone-II of from weight of 3.03g. Good grain quality. Good India (37 B x 60 nutritional constituents responsible for B)-3 roti quality. The stover quality parameters of CSV 34 are better as compared to the checks. Hybrids 2 CSH 14 National (AKMS 14 1992 Kharif Early maturing (100-105 days) Kharif Zone-II of A x AKR sorghum hybrid India 150) 3 CSH 19 R National (MS 104 A 2000 Rabi sorghum hybrid maturing in 115-120 Deep soil x AKR 354) days of India

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Name of State or Year S. Region of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree of Specific features (1or 2) N. adaptation hybrid CSV nos.) release 4 CSH 35 National AKMS 30 2015 Kharif sorghum hybrid. Because of the Zone-II of A x AKR synchronous maturity of male and female India 504 parents, hybrid seed production of this hybrid is easy and effective. Organoleptic quality of the roti prepared from the CSH 35 was the best among all the testing entries with the DMRT rank of 1. Nutritional constituents responsible for roti making quality of CSH 35 was better as compared to the checks. 5 CSH 39 R National AKRMS 2019 Rabi sorghum hybrid with good nutritional Deep soil 66-2 A x constituents responsible for roti quality. of India SPV 1359- Because of the synchronous maturity of male 3 and female parents, hybrid seed production of this hybrid is easy and effective

State Releases Name of State or S. Year of Region of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) N. release adaptation hybrid CSV nos.) Varieties 1 Improved State Selection from 1984 Kharif Single cut variety with high fodder Vidarbha region Ramkel Local Ramkel yield and tolerant to major sorghum of Maharashtra diseases. 2 SPV 669 State SPV 669- 1988 Kharif dual purpose variety with high grain Kharif region of Selection from and fodder yield with multiple tolerance Maharashtra (SPV 97 x SPV 29) against shoot fly, stem borer, midge fly and drought 3 PKV Kranti State Selection from 2004 Rabi dual purpose variety with excellent Rabi growing (SPV 1201 x grain and roti quality and multiple tolerance region of Ringni) to shoot fly, stem borer and leaf blight. Maharashtra 4 AKSSV 22 State S-171 x HES-13 2006 Kharif sweet sorghum variety with high Vidarbha region biomass, higher juice yield, and higher of Maharashtra recovery of alcohol for Kharif season 5 PKV State Malkapur Wani x 2006 Kharif Parching Sorghum variety with soft Vidarbha region Ashwini SPV 462 sweet green grains, easy threshability, of Maharashtra pleasant aroma, taste 6 PDKV State (SU-556 x SPV- 2016 Kharif dual purpose variety with high grain Maharashtra Kalyaini 775) X (SPV-1033 and fodder yield with multiple tolerance x GMPR-4)12-3-1. against shoot fly, stem borer, good grain 7 PDKV State (Malkapur Wani x 2017 Kharif Parching Sorghum variety with soft Vidarbha region Hurda SPV 475)-4-2 sweet green grains, easy threshability, of Maharashtra Kartiki pleasant aroma, taste Hybrids

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Name of State or S. Year of Region of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) N. release adaptation hybrid CSV nos.) 8 SPH 388 State (MS 296 A x AKR 1988 Kharif dual purpose hybrid with high grain Vidarbha region 73) and fodder yield, easy for seed production, of Maharashtra no staggering required for seed production. 9 SPH 840 State (ICS 70 A x ICSR 1998 Kharif dual purpose hybrid with high grain Kharif growing 89058) and fodder yield, easy for seed production, region of no staggering required for seed production. Maharashtra 10 SPH 1635 State (AKMS 30 A x 2012 Kharif dual purpose hybrid with high grain Vidarbha region AKR 456) and fodder yield, easy for seed production, of Maharashtra no staggering required for seed production. Roti quality of this hybrid is good.

b) Other technologies developed Recommendations -Agronomy : 1. Striga resistant variety SAR-1 and SAR-2 be grown with the application of fertilizer at 80:40:30 kg NPK/ha and 1,80,000 plant population per hectare.(Year 1986-87) 2. Sorghum + Pigeon pea cropping system with 45cm spacing in 3:3 row proportion should be adopted on medium to heavy type of soil of vidarbha region. (Year 1989-90) 3. The basal dose application of fertilizer at the time of sowing is beneficial which gives about 17% more grain and 7-10% more fodder yield as compared to delayed application of fertilizer. (Year 1989-90) 4. P.K.V. newly evolved Sorghum genotypes (SPV-669, SPH-388 and CSH-14) be intercropped with soybean in 3:3 row proportion for obtaining more net monetary returns. Preference be given to sorghum genotypes SPH - 388 to intercrop with mung in 3:3 row proportion for maximum net monetary returns. (Year 1989-90) 5. For getting high yield of grain and fodder of rabi Sorghum and NMR in green gram-rabi sorghum crop sequence application of 40:20:20 NPK kg/ha under rainfed condition is recommended. (Year 1999-2000) 6. Inter cropping system of soybean and sorghum in the planting ratio of 2:1 is recommended for stable and high productivity under rainfed farming system of Vidharbha region. (Year 2000- 2001)

7. For maximizing the production of grain and fodder of sorghum, application of 10kg ZnSo4+ 20

kg FeSo4 /ha along with recommended dose of fertilizer is recommended for getting maximum economic returns of Kharif sorghum where the soils are deficit in Zn and Fe. (Year 2000- 2001) 8. For obtaining higher input output ratio of Kharif sorghum under rainfed condition application of poultry manure @ 1.5t/ha. + seed treatment with Azospirillum and PSB (250 g each) +50% RDF

(40:20:20 kg N&P2 O5) is recommended. (Year 2002- 2003)

9. For obtaining higher input - output ratio of Kharif sorghum application of 40 kg K2O/ha to hybrid

and for straight sorghum variety application of 20 kg K2 O/ha is recommended. (Year 2002- 2003) 10. For obtaining higher grain and fodder yield and NMR of Kharif sorghum under rainfed condition,

application of 3 ton FYM and 100% RDF (80:40:20 kg. N and P2 O5) with seed treatment of Azotobacter and PSB (250g each/10kg) seed is recommended. (Year 2004- 2005)

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11. For getting higher grain and fodder yield with additional benefit of improvement in nutritional quality of grain (protein content) and soil fertility status in respect of organic carbon percent and NPK (kg/ ha) application of FYM @ 5ton/ha+ seed treatment of Azospirillum and PSB @250gm/ 10 kg seed +60:30:30 kg NPK /ha with three splits of N doses 20kg each at 10,30,45 DAS to Kharif sorghum is recommended. (Year 2006- 2007) 12. Intercropping of sorghum + pigeon pea or sorghum + caster in ratio 2:2 is recommended fer getting maximum net returns under rainfed condition of vidarbha region. (Year 2006- 2007) 13. For getting higher yield at soft dough stage (green hurda), maximum NMR from Kharif parching

sorghum, application of 100: 50 kg N and P2 O5 kg/ha (1/2 of the N and full P at sowing and remaining half N at 30 DAS is recommended under rainfed condition. (Year 2007- 2008) 14. In Sorghum-chickpea cropping sequence application of 100% RDF (80:40:40 NPK kg/ha)out of which 75% RDN through inorganic fertilizer + 25% RDN through FYM (2.5 ton) + seed treatment with PSB + Azospirillum to Kharif sorghum followed by rabi chickpea without recommended dose of fertilizers is recommended for getting maximum yield, net return and enhancing soil fertility. (Year 2016) 15. Sowing of Kharif Sorghum on medium to deep soil of Vidharbha on four rows BBF at 45 cm and 1.5 m bed by tractor is recommended for getting maximum yield, net returns and improved moisture conservation. (Year 2018) Sorghum Entomology: 1. The midge sac duster developed by Dr. K.R. Thakare was found to be of practical utility and Hence recommended for the use of cultivators for the management of midge fly on sorghum. (Year 1974) 2. Effect of Carbofuran seed treatment on the growth and yield of hybrid sorghum (CSH 1) undertaken (1972-73 to 1974-75) at Akola, indicated that Carbofuran seed treatment of sorghum should be done for control of shoot fly. (Year 1975) 3. Results raveled that; sorghum crop sown before 7 July escaped shoot fly attack. (Year 1975) 4. Phorate 10% granules @ 15 kg/h at sowing was found quite effective in reducing the damage due to shoot fly. The study further revealed that application of Malathion @ 0.05% and Endrin 0.02% + Sulphur WP 0.2% (applied 40 days after Sowing) were quite effective for controlling aphids. (Year 1975) 5. Carbofuran 50 sp 100g/kg seed followed by BHC 10% dust@ 10 kg/h, endosulfan 4% dust @ 20 kg/h and BHC 10%, Carbaryl 10% @ 20 kg/h in equal proportion were found to be very effective for controlling different pest of sorghum followed by phorate 10 g @ 15 kg, endosulfan 4G @ 10 kg/ h, BHC 10% dust+sulphur 10% dust @20kg and endosulfan 4% dust @ 20 kg/h. (Year 1980) 6. Prorate 10 G @ 10kg/h as soil application at the time of sowing for the control of shoot fly is recommended as a substitute to Carbofuran seed treatment. (Year 1991) 7. Spraying of Chlorpyriphos 20% EC at 0.05% concentration at 25 days after emergence is recommended as alternative to Endosulfan spray for stem borer control. (Year 1998) 8. On the basis of incremental cost benefit ratio and to obtain effective control of shoot fly and grain yield of sorghum the seed treatment with imidacloprid 600 FS @ 10 ml/kg seed was the best and recommended for rabi sorghum. (Year 2005)

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9. For effective management of shoot fly on sorghum, to obtain higher yield and higher monetary returns, and ICBR, seed treatment of Thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 5g/kg of seed is recommended. (Year 2008) 10. For the effective and economical management of sorghum stemborer, release of egg parasitoid Trichogramma chelonis @ 1.5 lakh eggs/h on 30 40 days after emergence of crop is recommended. (Year 2008) 11. For effective management of shoot fly on sorghum, to obtain higher yield and net profit, two sprays of spinosad @ 0.01% at 7th and 17th days after sowing are recommended under seed production programme. (Year 2008) 12. For effective management of aphids on hybrid sorghum, spraying of Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 0.05% or Imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.003% is recommended. (Year 2008) 13. In rabi sorghum, for effective and economical management of sorghum shoot fly, soil application of carbofuron 3G @ 15 kg/h at the time of sowing is recommended. (Year 2009) 14. For effective management of shoot fly in sorghum, seed treatment with imidacloprid 70 WS @ 10 ml/ kg seed OR imidacloprid 48 FS @ 12 ml/kg seed followed by quinalphos 25 EC spray @ 20 ml/10 lit water, 15 days after sowing is recommended. (Year 2017) Sorghum Pathology : 1. The seed treatment of Rovaral+ Bavistin @ 0.3 Per cent or Rovaral + Thiram @ 0.3 per cent was found to be effective and better than Thiram (0.1 per cent). This treatment enhance seed germination upto 23 per cent when applied immediately after harvest. The treatment is effective upto 4-5 month after storage. It is further observed that spraying of Difolaton or Cumen L. @ 0.2% at grain filling and dough stages were found to reduce the colonization of important seed rotting fungi viz., Curvularia lunataand Fusariummoniliforme. (Year 1983) 2. Seed treatment with thiram (2.5 gm/kg) + carbendazim (1 gm/ kg) of SPH-388 and CSH-9 resulted in improved seed germination by 16.33 per cent and field emergence by 11.8 per cent in SPH388 and 12.3 and 5.7 per cent increase in germination and emergence respectively in CSH-9. Seedling vigour index was much higher in treated seed than in untreated seed and hence recommended. (Year 1991) 3. Spraying with Thiram 0.2% + carbendazim 0.1%, one spray 21 DAF and one at physiological maturity improved seed germination by 24.55 per cent. (Year 1992) 4. It is recommended that, for control of grain molds and to maintain germination in seed production plot of sorghum, spraying of 5% Garlic extract or 5% Ginger extract or spraying of Thiram (0.2%)+ carbendazim (0.07%) first at complete anthesis and second 15 days after first spray werefound equally effective. (Year 2000) 5. To reduce the losses due to grain mold and to improve germination, it is recommended that sorghum be harvested at physiological maturity stage and the cobs be dried for three days before threshing. (Year 2001) 6. For effective management of charcoal rot, grain mold and shoot fly of sorghum and for more grain and fodder yield, use of following IPM components in addition to farmers practice is recommended. Seed treatment with Azotobacter 25 g+ Trichoderma 4 g+ Phosphate Solubilize Bacteria (PSB) 25 g/kg seed. Seed treatment with imidacloprid 7g/kg seed (for late sown crop only) Spraying with bioagents B. bassiana. & M. anisopliae (10) 1.5 kg/ha at 8 days after emergence. Application between rows with Trichoderma 2 kg / ha. in 2.5q/ha. FYM during 2 hoeing. Harvesting at physiological maturity. (Year 2005)

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Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research papers- 123 Mundiwale S. K., U.B. Men, K. R. Thakare (1980). Line x Tester analysis for combining ability in grain sorghum. Presented in Indian science congress 1980. Men U. B. and S. K. Mundiwale (1984). Control of sorghum midge. Krishi patrika, 3, 11-12. H. G. Kandalkar and S. K. Mundiwale (1985). Sorghum pest & their control. Krishi patrika, 5 (11), 5-7. Men U. B., S. K. Mundiwale and M. N. Borle (1985). Fishmeal an attractant to the angoumois grain moth (Sitotrogacerealella oliver) and testing of different trap modules. Sorghum news letter, 28, 52-53. Men U. B, S. K. Mundiwale and M. N. Borle (1985). Chemical control of sorghum shoot fly. Sorghum news letter 28: 53. Men. U.B. and S. K. Mundiwale (1986). Evaluation of Newer insecticide for the Control of Sorghum shoot fly. PKV. Res. J., 10 (1) : 69. Mundiwale. S. K., S. S. Narkhede and H. G. Kandalkar (1986). Sorghum midgefly and it’s control. Krishi Patrika, 86 : 6. Men U. B. and H. G. Kandalkar and S. K. Mundiwale (1986). Effect of water logging on sorghum shoot fly (Atherigona soccata), infestation. Sorghum News letter, 29: 58-69. Narkhede S. S. and H. G. Kandalkar (1987). Plant Protection chemicals and their use. PKV krishi patrika, Dec. 0-7: 2-4. Shekar V.B., D.B. Bhasharkar, R.S. Wadhokar, S.K. Jilani and N. R. Potdhukhe (1991). Comparisons of some grain sorghum hybrids with sweet sorghum cultivars for sugar content. New Agriculturist, 3 (2) : 50-52. Subhedar A. B., A. M. Dhope and V. B. Sheker. (1991). Sorghum pest and their control. PKV Krishi patrika, Aug.: 5-7 Somani R.B., D.B. Bhasharkar, D.B. Patil and R.B. Pandurangi (1992). Evaluation & utilization of seed sorghum cultivar for alcohol production. Annals of plant physiology,6 (1) : 60-67. Ingle, R. W., R.B. Somani and C. U. Patil (1992). Effect of bio-inoculants with different doses of fertilizers on growth & yield of sorghum. Paper presented in 45th Annual IPS meeting PKV, Akola. Kandalkar H. G., U. B. Men, S. S. Narkhede and V. B. Shekar (1994). Efficiency of some plant product against sorghum shoot fly (Atherigonasoccata) Rondani. PKV Res. J. 18(2): 186-188. Men, U. B., H. G. Kandalkar, A. D. Girnikar, S. S. Wanjari and V. B. Shekar (1994). Effect of common insecticide on sorghum in relation to phytoxicity. PKV Res. J., 18 (2)-215. Kandalkar H. G., A. M. Dhope, S. S. Wanjari and V. B. Shekar (1994). Efficiency of newer insecticide against sorghum shoot fly (Atherigona soccata). PKV Res. J. 18 (2):221-222. Kandalkar H. G., U. B. Men, V. B. Shekar, A. M. Dhope and A. D. Girnikar (1994). Relative susceptibility of important sorghum hybrids & their parents to Angoumois grain moth Sitotrogha cerelella oliver in storage. PKV Res. J. 18(2): 223-24. Men U.B., H.G. Kandalkar, S.K. Mundiwale and V. B. Shekar (1994). Comparative efficiency of ICRISAT trap with modified PKV trap for monitoring shoot fly population. Atherigonna soccata Rondani PKV Rondani. PKV Res. J. 18(2): 227-229.

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Phadnaik B. S., C. S. Sangitrao and P. G. Moghe (1994). Toxicity study on sorghum ergot Claviceps sorghi inmice. PKV Res. J., 18(2): 241-242. Sangitrao C. S. and P. G. Moghe. (1995). Role of sorghum ergot (Claviceps sorghi) Sclerotia in perpetuation of sugary disease & it s management. IPS 47 Annual Meeting, 24. Dhope A. M., S.S. Wanjari, N. R. Potdukhe, H.G. Kandalkar and V. B. Shekar (1995). Economics of control of sorghum shootfly (Atherigona soccata) Rondani. PKV Res. J. 19 (2): 193. Kandalkar H. G., U. B. Men, S. S. Wanjari, A.M. Dhope, S. S. Narkhede and V. B. Shekar (1996). Effect of weather factors on population of shootfly and stem borer. PKV Res. J. 20(1): 94-95. Men U. B. and H. G. Kandalkar (1997). Record of orius maxientex Ghauri is a predator on sorghum midge (Contarinia sorgicola) in vidarbha. PKV Res. J., 21 (2): 229. Wankhade S. G., S. S. Wanjari, N. R. Potdukhe, D.B. Patil and R. W. Ingle (1997). Nutrient uptake behavior of field crop. Indian J. Agric. Res. 31 (2): 127-132. Patil D.B., K. T. Naphade, S. G. Wankhade, S. S. Wanjari and N. R. Potdukhe (1997). Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphate level on seed protein. Indian J. Agric Res. 31 (2): 133-135. Wankhade S. G, R. C. Dakhore, S. S. Wanjari and N. R. Potdukhe (1998). Micronutrient spectra of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Indian J. Agric. Res. 32 (2): 129-133. Kandalkar H. G., S. B. Atale, U. B. Men and K. J. Morey (1998). Record of two larval parasitoids of kipper Pelpidas mathias (Fab.) on sorghum. Insect Environment 4 (1):19. Wanjari S. S., S. B. Atale, J. P. Deshmukh, B. V. Mahakulkar and P. D. Deshmukh. (1999). Effect of vermicompost on sorghum safflower sequence. PKV Res. J., Vol. 23 (2) 73-75. Wanjari S. S., S. B. Atale, J. P. Deshmukh and P.W. Deshmukh (2000). Intercropping a tool for increasing productivity and profitability of sorghum (A review2000). National seminar at College of Agriculture, Nagpur. 1-2. Bhongle S.A., S. B. Atale, N. H. Sable, Santosh A. Bhongle and G. D. Chandankar (2001). Correlation and Path analysis in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Ann. of Plant Physiol. 15 (2): 130-133. Kandalkar H. G., U. B. Men, S. B. Atale, S. S. Wanjari and A. M Dhope (2001). Evaluation of newer insecticides Against sorghum shootfly, Atherigona soccata Rondani. J. Appl. Res. 10(1): 2526. Agarkar, G. D., R.B. Somani, R. P. Thakur and V. B. Shekar (2001). Heterosis for grain mold attributes in 10 x 10 diallel in sorghum. Int. plant disease management, 101-107. Agarkar G. D., R.B. Somani and R. P. Thakur (2001). Correlation in grain mold contributing traits in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). Paper presented at International conference of SAARC countries on Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and environment 28-30 Dec. 2001. Agarkar G. D., H. G. Kandalkar and P.K. Paulkar (2001). Incidence of grain mold, charcoal rot and shootfly sorghum in vidarbha region. Research paper presented at Indian phytopathological society (West zone) Zonal meeting held at B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand, GAU Campus Anand on 10th Feb.2002. Bhongle Sudhir A., S. B. Atale, N. H. Sable, Santosh A. Bhongle and J. N. Parmar (2002). Genetic variability studies in some grain mould tolerant sorghum genotypes. J. Soils and Crops, 12 (2): 217-219. Kadam (2002). Effect of meterological factors on incidence of sorghum stemborer, Chilopartellus. J. Appl. 2001 Res. 13 (1): 76-77.

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Kandalkar, H. G. and U. B. Men (2002). Analysis of sorghum midge Contarinia sorghicola Co9 Vs. abiotic factors. Insect Environment, 7(4): 188-189. Kandalkar, H. G., U. B. Men 2002, Pradnya Kadam and Manjusha Gaikwad (2002). Effect of abiotic factors on population dynamics of sorghum Midge. Contarinia sorghicola co-9 J. Ent. Res. 26(2): 113-115. Gite B. D., S. A. Bhongle, P. A. Kahate and S. B. Datke (2003). Heterosis studies for shoot fly resistance in rabi sorghum (Sorghumbicolor). PKV Res. J.,17 (2):174-175. Thorat S. T., S. B. Datke, Sudhir A. Bhongle, Santosh A. Bhongle and M. Y. Dudhe (2004). Correlation studies in some grain mould tolerant derivatives in sorghum genotypes. PKV Res. J. 28 (2):135-141. Thorat S.T., S.B. Datke, Sudhir A. Bhongle, Santosh A. Bhongle and M. Y. Dudhe (2005). Genetic variability studies in some grain mould tolerant sorghum genotypes. PKV Res. J. 29 (1):66-68. Thakare Ritu, S.A. Bhongle and R.B. Somani (2005). Biochemical properties of some elite sweet sorghum cultivars. J. of Soils and Crops, 15 (1): 136-138. Ritu and S.A. Bhongle (2005). Biochemical variation of sweet sorghum juice stalk and quality of grain malt. PKV Res. J. 29 (1):36-38. Gite B.D., S.A. Bhongle, P.A. Kahate and S.B. Datke (2005). General combining ability studies of some newly developed rabi sorghum lines. Ann. Plant Physiol, 19 (1): 125-126. Thakare Ritu and S.A. Bhongle (2006). Evaluation of sweet sorghum cultivar for quality bagasse and its bioenrichment J. PKV Res. Vol. 30 (2): 243-244. S. Audilakshmi, C. Aruna, R.B. Solanke, N.Y. Kamatakr, H.G. Kandalkar and others (2007). Approaches to grain quality improvement in rainy season sorghum in India. Crop Protection, : 26:630-649. H.G. Kandalkar and U. B. Men(2007). Reaction of some sorghum elite lines and some Nursery lines against shootfly and stem borer. PKV Res Journal, : 31 (2): 309-312. H.G. Kandalkar U.B. Men and P.A. Kahate (2007). Development of Some Advances sorghum cultivars and Genotypes for resistance to shoot pests. PKV, Res J., 31 (2): 315-316. R.B. Ghorade and Dipali V. Ghive (2007). Heterosis studies in Sorghum. Asian Journal of Bioscience, Vol2 (1): 200. H.G. Kandalkar and U.B. Men (2008). Development of sorghum breeding material for shoot fly resistance reaction. PKV Res. Journal, 32(1): 140. R.B. Ghorade, P.P. Bhopale, P.A. Kahate, A.M. Dethe, J.P. Deshmukh (2009). PKV Ashwini A Sweet Grained Parching type Kharif Sorghum Variety. PKV Research Journal, Vol 33 (2). C. Aruna, V.R. Bhawat, R. Madhusudhana, Vittal Sharma, T. Hussain, R.B. Ghorade, H.G. Kandalkar, Audilakshmi & N. Seetharama (2010). Identification and validation of genomic regions that affect shoot fly resistance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolour L. moench) Theoritical and applied genetics,. DOI 10. 1007/s00122-011-1559-y. C. Aruna, V.R. Bhawat, Vittal Sharma, T. Hussain, R.B. Ghorade, H.G. Kandalkar, Audilakshmi & N. Seetharama (2011). Genotype x environment interactions for shoot fly resistance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolour L. moench): Response of recombinant inbred lines. Crop protection, xxx 1-8. H.G. Kandalkar, P.N. Mane & R.B. Ghorade (2011). Efficacy of some newer insecticides against sorghum stem borer. PKV Research Journal, 35-1.

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D.B. Apotikar, D. Venkateshwarlu, R.B. Ghorade, R.M. Wadaskar, J.V. Patil and P.L. Kulwal (2011). Mapping of shootfly tolerance loci in sorghum using SSR markers. Journal of Genetics, 90-1 S.S. Ambekar, M.Y. Kamtar K. Genshmurthy, R.B. Ghorade, Usha Sexena, Pooran Chand, B.D. Jadhav, I.K. Das, T.G. Nageshwararao, S. Audilakshmi and N. Seetharama (2011). Genetic enhancement of sorghum for grain mould resistance: II, Breeding for grain mould resistance. Crop Protection, 30 -759-764. R.B. Ghorade, D.T. Deshmukh, V.V. Kalpande and Audilakshmi (2012). A newly developed Kharif sorghum genotype AKSV-31 (SPV-1786) for yield and quality. Jowar Samachar, 8(2)2011. K.N. Ganapathy, S.S. Gomashe, S. Rakshit, B. Prabhakar, S.S. Ambekar, R.B. Ghorade, B.D. Biradar &J V Patil (2012). Genetic Diversity revealed utility of SSR markers in classifying parental lines and elite genotypes of sorghum. Australian Journal of Crop science, Vol. 6(11), 1486-1493. D.T. Deshmukh, S.A. Takalkar, R.B. Ghorade and P.R. Hasnale (2012). Combining ability studies in rabi sorghum. PKV Res. J. Vol. 36 (2): 16-21. Sujay Rakshit, N. K Ganapathy, S.S. Gomashe, A. Rathore, R.B. Ghorade, M.V. Nagesh Kumar, K. Ganesmrthy, S. K. Jain, M.Y. Kamtar, J.S. Suchan, S.S. Ambekar, B.R. Ranwa, D.G. Kanawade, M. Balusamy, D. Kadam, A. Sarkar, V.A. Tonapi & J.V. Patil (2012). GGE biplot analysis to evaluate genotype, environment and their interactions in sorghum multi-location data. Euphytica, Vol.185: 465-479. P.B. Kale, R.B. Ghorade, Beena Nair and V.V. Kalpande. (2013). Combining ability analysis for yield contributing traits in newly developed Kharif sorghum lines. J. soils and crops, Vol. 23 (2) 317-320. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and P.A. Band (2013). Combining ability analysis for grain yield and yield components in post rainy season sorghum. Plant archives, Vol. 13(2) : 693-696. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and P.A. Band (2013). Character association for grain yield and yield components in rabi sorghum under drought condition. Plant archives, Vol. 13(2) : 775-777. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and M.V. Boratkar (2013). Heterosis studies involving newly developed parents of Kharif sorghum. Plant archives, Vol. 13(2) : 743-745. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and P.A. Band (2013). Character association for grain yield and some of the growth parameters associated with drought tolerance in rabi sorghum. Asian Journal of Bio. Science, Vol. 8(2) : 248-250. Seema Nemade, R.B. Ghorade, J.P. Deshmukh and N.P. Barabde (2013). Influence of integrated nutrient management and split application of nitrogen on productivity, uptake of Kharif sorghum and soil fertility status. International journal of plant sciences, Vol.8 (2): 326-329. Jayashri N. Folane, R.B. Ghorade, and D.V. Ghive. (2014). Development of Sorghum Shootfly (Atherigona soecata Rondani) international Journal of plant proc. Vol. 7 No. 1, 41-44. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande and S.A. Bhongle (2014). SPH-1635 A dual purpose high yielding Kharif sorghum hybrid. International J. of Agri. sciences. Vol. 10 No. 1, 134-137. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and P.A. Band. (2014). Combining ability analysis for drought tolerance and grain yield in Rabi sorghum. International Journal of Agricultural sciences. Vol. 10 No. 1, 344-347. M.V. Boratkar, R.B. Ghorade and D.T. Deshmukh (2014). Exploitation of heterosis using diverse parental lines in Kharif sorghum. Bioinfolet, Vol. 11 No. 4B, 1133-1136.

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R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and R.C. Bhakre (2014). Some of the potential donors for the grain mold Resistance in Kharif sorghum. Plant archives, Vol. 14 (1), 331-335. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and R.C. Bhakre (2014). Interrelationship among the parameters associated with grain mold resistance in Kharif sorghum. Plant archives, Vol. 14 (1):,(2014487-489) R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle and M.V. Boratkar (2014). Combining Ability in newly developed parents of Kharif sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) moench. Plant archives, Vol. 14 (1), 439-442. R.L. Bhakre, R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, and S.A. Bhongle (2014). Combining ability for Grain mold resistance and the associated parameters in F1 and F2 generations of Kharif sorghum. Plant archives, Vol. 14 (1), 351-356. R.L. Bhakre, R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande and S.A. Bhongle (2014). Heterosis studies for the characters associated with grain mold resistance in Kharif sorghum. Plant archives, Vol. 14 (1), 545-547. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, S.A. Bhongle & P.A. Band (2014). Some of the potential donor parents for development of drought tolerance in rabi sorghum. International journal of plant sciences, Vol.9(1), 87-90. Beena Nair, R.B. Ghorade and V.V. Kalpande (2014). Combining ability analysis for shootfly resistance in sorghum. Journal of soils and crops, Vol. 24 No. 2, 328-337. Beena Nair, R.B. Ghorade and V.V. Kalpande (2014). Correlations for shootfly resistance in sorghumJournal of soils and crops,Vol. 24 No. 2, 356-362. D.T. Thakare, R.B. Ghorade and A.B. Bagade (2014). Combining ability studies in Grain Sorghum using line X tester analysis. Int. J .Curr. Microbial App. Sci., 3(10) 594-603. V.V. Kalpande, P.A. Khade, R.B. Ghorade, A.M. Dange and S.B. Thawari (2015). Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for seed quality parameters in some of the land races of sorghum. The Bioscan, 10(2): 719-721. V.V. Kalpande, B.A. Sakhare, R.B. Ghorade, A.P. Lad (2015). Potential parents for yield and its components in rabi sorghum. The Bioscan, 10(2): 837-839. V.V. Kalpande, R.B. Ghorade, S.B. Thawari, Y.G. Kedar (2015). Correlation studies in some of the germplasm lines of Kharif sorghum. The Bioscan, 10(2): 847-850. B.A. Sakhare, V.V. Kalpande, R.B. Ghorade and A.P. Lad (2015). Heterotic dual purpose cross combinations in Rabi Soghum. PKV Research Journal, 39 (1&2)30-32. S.U. Talmale, D.T. Deshmukh, R.B. Ghorade, H.E. Patil and W.M. More (2015). Correlation studies in forage sorghum. PKV Research Journal, 39 (1&2)37-40. R.B. Ghorade and V.V. Kalpande (2015). CSH-35 a potential high yielding national release sorghum hybrid with excellent grain, fodder and organoleptic quality. PKV Research Journal, 39(1&2), 54-59. Beena Nair and R.B. Ghorade (2015). Genetics of glossy and trichome characters and its association with shoot fly resistance in sorghum. PKV Research Journal, 39(1&2),178-186. Supriya R. Gedam, D.T. Deshmukh M.A. Sheikh, R.B. Ghorade and S.B. Sakhare (2015). Genetic studies on forage sorghum (Sorghum biocolor (L.) Moench). Bioinfolet, i2(4B) 958-962. V.V. Kalpande, R.B. Ghorade, S.S. Gomashe & Y.G. Kedar (2015). Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for some of the seedling parameters in sorghum germplasm. Plant Archives, Vol. 15(1):53-55.

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V.V. Kalpande, B.A. Sakhare, R.B. Ghorade and A.P. Lad (2015). Combining Ability analysis for Grain and Fodder Yield in Post Rainy Sorghum. Plant Archives, Vol. 15(1): 105-107. V.V. Kalpande, B.A. Sakhare, R.B. Ghorade, A.P. Lad and N.S. Kahate (2015). Potential Parents for Grain Yield and Early Maturity in Rabi Sorghum. Plant Archives, Vol.15(1): 127-129. V.V. Kalpande, R.B. Ghorade, Bina Nair, N.S. Kahate, and S.M. Gunjal (2015). Heterosis Studies for Grain Yield and Yield Components in Post Rainy Sorghum. Plant Archives, Vol. 15(1): 177-180. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande and C.V. Sonone (2015). Variability studies for various biometrical parameters in Kharif sorghum. Plant Archives, Vol.15(1): 201-203. V.V. Kalpande, R.B. Ghorade, Samrat Meshram, N.S. Kahate and S.M. Gunjal (2015). Promising parents for grain yield and early maturity in post rainy sorghum. Plant Archives, Vol.15(1): 225-227. Pamirelli Ranjith, R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande and A.M. Dange (2016). Heritability, Genetic Variability, GCV and PCV studies for shoot fly resistant characters in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench). Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 7(1), 079-081. Mrudulata Deshmukh, S.K. Thakare and R.B. Ghorade (2016). Cutting force requirement of sorghum cob peduncles. PKV Research Journal, 40(1) 122-125. Shital Bhagat, D.B. Dhumale, R.B. Ghorade and M.R. Wavdhane (2016). Variability for shootfly resistance in prebreeding line of sorghum. PKV Research Journal, 40(1) 141-147. Beena Nair and R.B. Ghorade (2016). Genetic analysis for shoot fly resistance traits in sorghum. Agriculture Science Dig., 36 (1),1-8. V.V. Kalpande, R.B. Ghorade, Beena Nair, S.B. Thawari and S.M. Gunjal (2016). Specific combining ability analysis for grain yield and its components in rabi sorghum. J. of soils and crops, Vol.26(2),268-273. V.V. Kalpande, Dipali P. Thakare, K.S. Pagire, R.B. Ghorade and T.D. Khambalkar (2016). Response of Different Fungicidal Treatments on Grain Mold Resistance at Various Plant Growth Stages of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Advances in Life Sciences, 5(24). R.B. Ghorade, Vikas Mangal, Dipali P. Thakare, V.V. Kalpande and K.S. Pagire (2017). Detection of Promising Cross Combinations on the Basis of Standard Heterosis and Specific Combining Ability in Kharif Sorghum. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App.Sci, 6(2): 356-361. R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, Dipali P. Thakare, K.S. Pagire, S.B. Thawari (2017). Promising Dual Purpose Kharif Sorghum Variety-AKSV 181 (PDKV Kalyani). Multilogic in Science. Vol. VII, Issue XXIV:168- 172, Nemade Seema, Ghorade R.B and Mohod N.B. (2017). Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Productivity as Affected by Tillage and Integrated Nutrient Management. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(2): 1080- 1084. Nemade Seema, Ghorade R.B. and Mohod N.B. (2017). Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) in Sorghum Chickpea Cropping System under Unirrigated Conditions. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(2): 379- 385. Sunil Gangurde, R.B. Ghorade, M.P. Moharil, K.P. Ingle, Anand Wagh (2017). Microsatellite based DNA fingerprinting of sorghum sorghum( bicolor (L.) Moench J) hybrid CSH-35 with its parents. The Bioscan, Vol.12 (1),215-219.

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I.K. Das, C. Govardhan, R.B. Ghorade, Y.D. Narayana, F.R. Bhanderi, N. Kannababau, Sunil Kumar and V.A. Tonapi (2017). Milk stage kernel infection frequency in Kharif sorghum of grain mold prone locations in India. Indian Phytopathology, Vol. 70 (2),178-183. P. Ranjith, R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande and A.M. Dange (2017). Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for grain yield and yield components in sorghum. International Journal of Farm Sciences, Vol. 7 (1), 90-93. Vikas Mangal, R.B. Ghorade, Dipali P. Thakare and V.V. Kalpande (2017). Identification of promising parents for grain yield and early maturity in Kharif sorghum (Sorghum biocolor (L.) Moench). Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(3): 1131-1136. Vikas Mangal, R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, Dipali P. Thakare and S.B. Thawari (2017). Potential donors parents for yield and its Associated components in Kharif sorghum. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(2): 22-28. Vikas Mangal, R.B. Ghorade, Dipali P Thakare V.V. Kalpande, and A.M. Dange (2017). Exploitation of heterotic combinations for grain yield and yield associated components in Kharif sorghum. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(2): 29-37.

Ghorade R B, V.B. Girnare, N.R. Tayde and V.V. Kalpande (2018). Assessment of newly developed divers parents lines in sorghum through combining ability. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci,1992-1998.

V.U. Sonalkar and K.S. Pagire (2017). Reaction of Grain Sorghum Varieties to Major Pests in Vidarbha Region. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(2): 891-898.

V.U. Sonalkar and U.P. Barkhade (2017).Varietal resistance in cotton against leafhopper Amrasca biguttula biguttula. Indian Journal of Entomology. 79(4): 394-399.

N.K. Shinde, Seema M. Nemade, R.B. Ghorade (2017). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on yield and quality of parching Sorghum. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol.App. Sci, 6(12).

K.P. Ingle, S.J. Gahukar, V.C. Kherulkar, R.B. Ghorade, V.V. Kalpande, P.V. Jadhav and M.P. Mohril (2018). Heterosis and Combining Ability for Grain Yield trait in rabi sorghum using line X tester mating design. Int. J. curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 1925-1934.

V.U. Sonalkar, K.S. Pagire, A.R. Gulhane and Ghorade R.B, (2018). Management of shoot fly, Atherigona soccata (Diptera: Muscidae) in Kharif sorghum in vidarbha. Int. J. curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 7 (6): 2192- 2206.

V.U. Sonalkar, S.M. Dadmal, S.M. Ghawade (2018). Red spider mite Tetranychus cinabarinus (BOISD.) on watermelon cultivars Indian Journal of Entomology, 80(2): 481-532.

Ingle Krishnananda, Gahukar Santosh, Moharil Mangesh, Jadhav Pravin, Ghorade Rameshwar, Narkhede Gopal and Penna Suprasanna (2019). Validation of cytoplasmic genetic male sterility in rabi sorghum hybrids and their parents using diagnostic set of microsatellite markers. Res. J. of Biotech.,14 (7).

Krishnananda P. Ingle, Santosh J. Gahukar, Mangesh P. Moharil, Pravin V. Jadhav, Rameshwar B. Ghorade, Vikram V. Kalpande (2019). Multivariate analysis of hybrid performance and genetics of fertility restoration behavior in rabi sorghum hybrids. Electronice Jornal of plant Breeding, 10(1): 119-126.

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R.B. Ghorade, S.B. Thawari, V.V. Kalpande, S.V. Khambalkar and A.R. Bhuyar (2019). PDKV Hurda Kartiki Wani-103 A new parching Kharif variety: innovation approach for rural entrepreneurship and empowerment. Multilogic In sciences, vol VIII Special issue (B), P- 149 -153. Seema Nemade, Ghorade R.B., Mohod N.B. and Shilpa Khambalkar (2019). Effect of broad bed furrow sowing on growth and yield of sorghum.` Multilogic In sciences, vol VIII Special issue (B), P- 119- 121. G.V. Thakare, A.B. Chore, N.D. Parlawar, R.B. Ghorade, S.D. Hiwale and E.R. Vaidya (2019).Studies on site specific nutrient management (SSNM) on productivity dynamics of safflower under rainfed condition. Multilogic In sciences, vol VIII Special issue (B), P- 191-194. V.U. Sonalkar, Shilpa Khambalkar and R.B. Ghorade (2019). Screening of multi-cut sorghum hybrids for their reaction to major insect pest in Kharif. Multilogic In sciences, vol. VIII Special issue (B), P- 169-173. M. G. Madavi, V. U. Sonalkar (2019). Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for their resistance to shoot fly Atherigona soccata. Indian Journal of Entomology, 81(3): 558- 563. Books/ book chapters Dr. R.B. Ghorade Dr. V.V. Kalpande,Dr. S.M. Nemade Shri. H.S. Gahukar, Dr. S. N. Kale Shri S.A. Bhongle, Ku. N. P. Barabde (2013). Sorghum Research at Dr. PDKV, Akola. Book published by Senior Research Scientist, Sorghum Research Unit, Dr. PDKV, Akola Books in local language: 2 Popular articles in local language: 28 Folders in local language: 5 Conference abstracts International: 55 National: 80 Other significant points (awards and recognitions etc) Awards- 1 Dr. V.B. Shekar awarded by “Krushi Bhushan” Award-1990- by Maharashtra Government for his outstanding contribution in the field of sorghum research. 2 Dr. V.B. Shekar and team-Awarded by “Sir Chotu Ram” Award-1992 - for development of early hybrid CSH-14. 3 Dr. S. B. Atale received - Gold Medal-2000 - in the seminar has been awarded for his paper on “Introgression breeding in rabi sorghum at Nagpur in the year by Dr. PDKV, Akola 4 Dr. R.B. Ghorade and team received- Dr. Shanti Malhotra cash prize (2007) for outstanding research work in Agriculture. This cash prize was awarded by Dr. PDKV, Akola during convocation function. 5 Dr. R.B. Ghorade and Dr. V.V. Kalpande received “Dr. K.G. Joshi Cash Prize” for outstanding research work on 5th February, 2013 during University Convocation at PDKV, Akola 6 Dr. R.B. Ghorade and Dr. V.V. Kalpande Received “Radhakishan Shanti Malhotra Cash Prize” for outstanding research work on 5th February, 2013 during University Convocation at PDKV, Akola 7 Sorghum Research Unit, Dr. PDKV, Akola received “Best Centre Award” at the hands of Dr. S.K. Dutta, DDG, ICAR, during the Annual Group Meeting held at Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR),Hyderabad on 21/04/2013

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8 Dr. R.B. Ghorade and Dr. V.V. Kalpande received “Best Poster Presentation Award” in the international conference “Global Consultation on Millets” held at DSR, Hyderabad at the hands of Dr. R.P. Dua, ADG, ICAR on 21/12/2013 9 Dr. R.B. Ghorade received “Kankhoje Award” at the hands of Hon. Chief Minister, Maharashtra State during the Convocation on 05/02/2015 10 Dr. V.U. Sonalkar, Dr. R.B. Ghorade and Dr. V.V. Kalpande received the “Best Poster Award” in the International Conference on “Changing Scenario of Pest Problems in Agri-horti Ecosystem and their Management” held at Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur held during 27-29th Nov., 2014 11 Dr. R.B. Ghorade, Dr. V.V. Kalpande and Dr. Seema Nemade received the “Best Poster Award” in the Vasantrao Naik Memorial National Seminar XVI Shri Vasantrao Naik Memorial National Agricultural Seminar : Conventional and Biotechnological Approaches for Crop Improvement at Dr. PDKV., Akola from March 19-20, 2015. 12 Dr. V.U. Sonalkar received the “Best Poster Award” in the Vasantrao Naik Memorial National Seminar XVI Shri Vasantrao Naik Memorial National Agricultural Seminar : Conventional and Biotechnological Approaches for Crop Improvement at Dr. PDKV., Akola from March 19-20, 2015. 13 Dr. V.U. Sonalkar received “Dr. K.G. Joshi Best Research Award” at the hands of Hon. Chief Minister, Maharashtra State during the Convocation on 05/02/2015. 14 Dr. G.V. Thakare, received “Shri. Bhausaheb Mane State Level Agriculture Award” for outstanding work for farmer through extension activity. 15 Dr. R.B. Ghorade, Dr. V.V. Kalpande, Dr. V.U. Sonalkar and Dr. A.R. Gulhane received the Citation from IIMR, Hyderabad and Millets Society, Hyderabad for contribution in sorghum research during Annual Group Meeting-2019 at Hisar. 16 Dr. R.B. Ghorade, Mr. S.B. Thawari, Dr. V.V. Kalpande Mrs. Shipa Khambalkar, Mr. A.R. Bhuyar, Dr. V.U. Sonalkar received the “Best Poster Award” in the First International Conference on ‘Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sector’ at Dr. PDKV., Akola during -2018-19. 17 Dr. R.B. Ghorade received Krishi Kranti Award-2019 from R.K. Foundation, Sangamner.

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Annexure I

Scientific Staff

Dr. R.B. Ghorade, Dr. V.V. Kalpande, Dr. V.U. Sonalkar, Officer Incharge and Senior Sorghum Breeder Sorghum Entomologist Research Scientist (Dec. 2007- Till date) (July 2013- Till date) (Nov. 2005- Till date)

Dr. A.R. Gulhane, Dr. G.V. Thakare, Dr. P.S. Kamble, Sorghum Pathologist Sorghum Agronomist Sorghum Physiologist (July 2017- Till date) (May 2019- Till date) (Dec. 2018- Till date)

Dr. V.B. Shekar, Dr. S.B. Atale, Station Incharge Station Incharge (11/06/1987-30/06/1994) (01/07/1994-31/12/2001)

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Present Supporting Staff

Smt. Shilpa Khambalkar, Shri. S.B. Thawari, Shri. S.P. Chikte Senior Technical Assistant Senior Technical Assistant Senior Technical Assistant (Aug. 2012-Till date) (July 2015-Till date) (June 2016-Till date)

Shri. A.T. Ambhore, Shri. U.Z. Rathod, Shri. V.S. Godmale, Agricultural Assistant Agricultural Assistant Junior Clerk (April 2018- Till date) (May 2018- Till date) (June 2013- Till date)

Shri. R.D. Tekade, Driver (April 2018- Till date)

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1. Name of the centre: AICRP-Sorghum, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Vijayapura 2. Year of establishment: 1971 (In 1971 the AICSIP came into operation at RARS, Raichur. Later it was shifted from Raichur to Vijayapur during the year 1976) 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) Photographs are given in Annexure Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception

Sl. No. Name of the position holder Designation Period of his working on the project

1 Dr. B.Y. Kullaiswamy Sr. Sorghum Breeder 24-03-1987 to 14-06-1996

2 Dr. S.A. Desai Sr. Sorghum Breeder 15-06-1996 to 30-06-1996

3 Dr. B.D. Biradar Sr. Sorghum Breeder 01-07-1996 to 31-05-1999

4 Dr. M.S. Patil Sr. Sorghum Breeder 01-06-1999 to 02-06-2001

5 Dr. B.D. Biradar Sr. Sorghum Breeder 03-06-2001 to 01-07-2014

6 Dr. G.M. Sajjanar Sr. Sorghum Breeder 02-07-2014 to 18-07-2016

7 Dr. S.G. Parameshwarappa Sr. Sorghum Breeder 18-07-2016 to 22-06-2017

8 Dr. S.A. Desai Sr. Sorghum Breeder 23-06-2017 to 04-09-2017

9 Dr. I.S. Katageri Sr. Sorghum Breeder 05-09-2017 to 16-02-2018

10 Dr. B.N. Motagi Sr. Sorghum Breeder 16-02-2018 to 15-11-2018

11 Dr. G.M. Sajjanar Sr. Sorghum Breeder 16-11-2018 to till date

12 Mr. R.D. Meghannavar Jr. Sorghum Breeder 26-01-2001 to 01-12-2003

13 Dr. G.M. Sajjanar Jr. Sorghum Breeder 01-06-2004 to 30-11-2012

14 Dr. Chandrakanth Soregaon Jr. Sorghum Breeder 07-09-2012 to 31-03-2015

15 Mr. S. Yelshetty Entomologist 10-04-1988 to 09-08-1989

16 Dr. R.A. Balikai Entomologist 10-08-1989 to 21-10-2008

17 Dr. A.P. Biradar Entomologist 02-02-2009 to 31-07-2015

18 Dr. S.S. Karabhantanal Entomologist 31-07-2015 to till date

19 Dr. S.A. Desai Jr. Pathologist 01-04-1988 to 30-12-1989

20 Dr. S.A. Desai Jr. Pathologist 02-01-1989 to 21-08-1997

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Sl. No. Name of the position holder Designation Period of his working on the project

21 Dr. S. Jahagirdar Jr. Pathologist 22-08-1997 to 07-06-2005

22 Dr. A.R. Hundekar Jr. Pathologist 08-06-2005 to 21-10-2008

23 Dr. P.V. Patil Jr. Pathologist Oct 2008 to 31-10-2008

24 Dr. D.I. Jirali Physiologist 10-04-2001 to 25-07-2003

25 Dr. K.N. Pawar Jr. Physiologist 26-07-2003 to 2007

26 Dr. V.H. AShwathama Physiologist 21-06-2007 to 23-07-2017

27 Dr. B.O. Kiran Physiologist 24-07-2017 to till date

28 Mr. D.I. Jirali Research Assistant 20.04.1983 to 30.10.1998

29 Mr. M.V. Biradar Research Assistant 16-11-1988 to 10-12-1988

30 Mr. Arjun Sharma Research Assistant 08-03-1990 to 02-07-1996

31 Mr. B.Y. Walikar Technical Assistant December 2004 to May 2008

32 Dr. Kadasiddappa Malamasuri Technical Assistant 17-08-2015 to 20-02-2018

33 Dr. M. B. Boranayaka Technical Assistant 24-08-2015 to till date

34 Dr. Latha H.C. Technical Assistant 01-04-2018 to till date

35 Mr. B.Y. Walikar Field Assistant 22-08-1981 to 23-08-1993

36 Mr. R.S. Patil Field Assistant 22.12.1981 to 06.06.1996

37 Mr. L.B. Totad Field Assistant 08-06-1998 to May 2008

38 Mr. B.N. Kapse Field Assistant 08-05-1995 to 31-5-2011

39 Mr. Y.P. Jogin Field Assistant 19-06-1995 to May 2008

40 Mr. S.M. Bagali Field Assistant 01-06-1998 to 31-5-2013

41 Mr. V.M. Desai Field Assistant 08-06-1998 to 08-10-2003

42 Mr. T.Y. Hosali Field Assistant 01-04-1990 to 04-04-2017

43 Mr. Vidyadhar Jamedhar Field Assistant 05-07-2017 to 09-08-2018

44 Mr. C.S. Mathapati Field Assistant 22-07-2015 to 24-07-2019

45 Mr. Irappa Kammar Field Assistant 13-08-2018 to 20-07-2019

46 Mr. M.B. Nadaf Field Assistant 20-07-2019 to till date

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4. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre

State or Name of S. National Year of Region of the variety/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) No. (SPV/ CSV release adaptation hybrid nos.) Improved varieties 1 M 35-1 State Selection from 1969 Drought tolerant, resistant to Zone 1, 2, 3 & 8 Maldandi bulk shoot fly, moderately tolerant of Karnataka to charcoal rot, and excellent grain quality; popular variety. 2 5-4-1 State M 35-1 x 1975 Excellent fodder quality, Zones 1, 2, 3 & (Muguti) Viramgaon local resistant to shoot fly & 8 of Karnataka moderately tolerant to charcoal rot 3 DSV 5 (GRS- State Selection from 1995 Tolerant to charcoal rot, high Zones 1, 2, 3 & 1) Natte Maldandi grain and fodder yielding 8 of Karnataka landrace of variety, the roti quality Gulbarga locality and fodder quality are in Karnataka comparatively better than M 35-1. 4 DSH-4 State SB 401A x SPV 2004 Early maturing, drought Zone 1, 2, 3 & 8 570 tolerant & charcoal rot tolerant of Karnataka 5 CSV 29R National (CSV 216R x DSV 2013 High grain and fodder yielding Sorghum All rabi (SPV 2033) 5) x CSV 216R variety, grains with good roti sorghum areas quality; suitable for deep of Karnataka, soils with adequate moisture Maharashtra & situations. Andhra Pradesh 6 BJV 44 State (CSV 216R x DSV 2018 High grain and fodder yielding All rabi sorghum 5) x CSV 216R variety, grains with good areas of zone 3 roti quality and good fodder and zone 8 of quality; suitable for deep Karnataka soils with adequate moisture situations. Varieties with specific end uses 1 AKJ-1 State Collected from 2018 Suitability for good flaking, Zone 3 of (Flaking farmer’s fields of rich in antioxidants in Karnataka variety) Atharga Village of grain & flakes, good fodder Bijapur district in quality, tolerant to shoot fly, North Karnataka moderately tolerant to charcoal rot. 2 SMJ-1 State Collected from 2018 Suitability for seetani/hurda Zone 3 of (Hurda farmer’s fields of (roasted tender grains) making, Karnataka variety) Talikoti Village of sweet grains, good quality Bijapur district in hurda grains, good grain North Karnataka nutritional composition, grains rich in micronutrients, grain flour suitable for making sweet food items

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State or Name of S. National Year of Region of the variety/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) No. (SPV/ CSV release adaptation hybrid nos.) 3 KMJ-1 State Collected from 2018 Suitability for popping, grain Zone 3 of (Popping farmer’s fields and pops are nutritionally Karnataka variety) of Kambalihal good, grain flour suitable for Village of making crunchy snacks. Bagalkot district in North Karnataka

b) Other technologies developed (in bullets) Entomology

o Several resistant/tolerant lines for shootfly and aphids have been identified. Some ofthe promising ones are listed below: . Shoot fly Atherigona( soccata): SPV 655, SPV 839, SPV-86, CSV 8R, SPV 504, KSV 18R, M 148-138, SPV 492, SPV 839 & SPV 1055 . Aphid (Melanaphis sacchari): Swati, CSV8R, CSH 13R, RS 29, SPV 1095, SPV 504, SB 401B & SPV 492. . Shoot fly and Aphids: CSV-22, CSV-26, CSV 18R, SPV2332, SPV2350, RSV1885, RSV1886 & PV 6. . Shoot fly and shoot bug: SPV 2277, SPV 2281, SLR 312, SLV 182. . Aphid and shoot bug: SPV2561, CSH-15R, SLR-31, SLV-182, SPV 2278, SPH 1767, SPV 2278, RSV 928. . Shoot fly, Aphid and shoot bug: RSV 882.

o A low cost technology for the management of shoot fly in rabi has been developed: The seed soaking for 8-10 hours in endosulfan 35EC 0.07% followed by shade drying gives good control of shoot fly.

o An improved method of seed treatment for sorghum has been developed: Soak one kg of seeds in 1.5 liter of water+ 30g CaCl2 + 3ml endosulfan for 8-10 hours followed by shade drying, gives better plant stand, uniform growth and good control of shoot fly.

o Sowing the crop in the second fortnight of Sept. reduces the shoot fly damage and gives higher yield.

o Early sowing in the season will escape from the losses due to sorghum leaf aphid, Melanaphis sacchari.

o For the effective control of sorghum aphid, spray the crop with endosulfan 0.07%, dimethoate 0.04% or chloropyriphos 0.05%.

o The lines IS-33764, IS-33757, IS-33742 and BRJ-356 (Kannolli Local) were tested at All India level and proved their superiority with respect to shoot fly resistance over others.

o The line viz., R-354, Indore-12, AKR-150, C-43 and RS-29 and SPV-5702 were identified as resistant to sorghum leaf aphid, Melanaphis sacchari.

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o As a part of development of low cost protection technology, seed treatment with endosulfan 35 EC or chloropyriphos 20 EC @ 5 ml + 20 ml water per kg seeds was effective for the management of shoot fly in rabi season.

o Screening technique for shoot fly resistance in rabi season has been developed. For highest shoot fly incidence in the test entries take up planting of infester rows at normal planting time with test entries at 5 days later, along with fish meal to both infester rows and test entries.

o Pest forecast models have been developed. Shoot fly correlated negatively and significantly with minimum temperature at real time and at 1-3 week lead-time. Shoot fly correlated positively and significantly with temperature range at real time and at 1-3 week lead-time. Leaf Sugary Exudate (LSE) correlated positively and significantly with minimum temperature at real time and at one and two week lead-time. Aphid correlated positively and significantly with minimum and maximum temperature at real time and at one week lead-time. Aphid correlated negatively and significantly with RH1 at real time and at one week lead-time.

o Natural infestation of shoot bug resulted in the yield loss of 11.16, 21.11 and 2.97% in grain yield, fodder yield and 1000 grain weight across the different dates of sowing. The unprotected plot recorded significantly higher sorghum stripe disease incidence as compared to protected ones (18.72% and 9.51%).

o Under graded level of infestation, the yield reduction ranged from 7.1 to 51.3% and 9.1 to 49.7% in grain and fodder yield with release of 5 to 30 first instar nymphs per plant, respectively.

o The economic injury level of shoot bug was worked out to be 3.13 bugs per plant. Among the 80 genotypes screened against shoot bug the lines viz., 61611,61612, CK 60B, Swati and RS 29 were promising by recording lower population (<2 shoot bugs/plant).

o Seed dressing with thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 4g/kg seeds recorded lowest shootfly incidence (4.5%) and produced highest grain (32.1 q/ha) and fodder yield (46.5 q/ha).

o The IPM Module consisting of seed dressing with Thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 4 g/kg seeds + one spray with NSKE @ 5% at 30 days after sowing recorded lowest shoot fly (12.1%) and aphid (15.2%) incidence and higher seed yield (32.4 q/ha).

o IPM module comprising of seed treatment with Biofertlizers (Trichoderma+ PSB + Azospirillium)+ Btk @ 2g/lt at 25 DAE -Spray of Lecanicillium lecani @ 2ml/l at 45 DAE recorded highest net profit (Rs. 29584/ha) with highest Benefit cost ratio of 2.46.

o Seed treatment with Imidachloprid 70 WS @ 3g/kg seed and intercropping with chickpea for the management of shoot pests of sorghum resulted higher grain and fodder yields with incremental cost benefit ratio of 14.0 and 10.9 respectively.

o Vermicompost (50%) + oiled Neem cake (50%) @ 3.75 + 3.12q/ha is one of the organic amendment for the management of sorghum pests.

o Among the different pesticides tested for phytotoxicity, the pesticides viz., acephate 75 SP, fipronil 5 SC, carbofuron 3 G, phorate 10 G, chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC, emamectin benzoate 0.5 SG, and NSKE did not exhibit any type of phytotoxic symptoms whereas, Profenophos 50% EC was phyto toxic to sorghum.

o Among insecticides tested as seed soaking chemicals for the management insect pests in rabi sorghum. Seed soaking for 5 hrs in thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 2.0 g / l + CaCl2 2% or garlic

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extract @ 25% or NSKE 25% were found to be significantly superior in reducing the shoot fly incidence, aphid and shoot bug population with maximum grain yield and highest B:C ratio. Physiology  The promising Germplasm entries identified for grain yield include NIC 21282, RSLG 389, Bidar local, Kannolli Halijola, Madabhavi local, IS 40298, Tondul wadi local, Tongrali gaon dagadi, PVR 656, PVR657, PVR 658, RSV 1094, Siddeshwar local, Sherol Dagadi, Barshi joot, Chungi Maldandi, Suratgaon 2, RSV 1462, RSV 1460, Kavalugudda Mungaru, SSRG164, Tikota, Bhairodagi and SSRG 203 have performed better when compared to checks M 35-1, CSV22 R and Phule Chitra.  Germplasm performance in shallow soil: The following genotypes performed well with respect to physiological parameters and were superior over the check RSLG119, BJV 54, RSV 1027, RSV 1033, CRS14, CRS9, BJV 85, BJV 83, M35-1 and BRJ 204.  Germplasm performance in medium soil: The following genotypes performed well with respect to physiological parameters and were superior over the check RSLG 1119, RSV 423, RSV1027, BJV 54, RSV1033, RSV1114, RSV 1098, MSV 71 and Phule chitra.  All the physiological parameters like LAI at 50% flowering, total biomass at flowering & maturity, and harvest index were found to be highest in September sown crop compared to October and November sown crop.  Rabi entries have shown higher root number, root dry weight, root to shoot ratio over their Kharif adapted counter parts. All these parameters were higher in medium soil compared to shallow soil. MSV 71 followed by RSV 1410 had recorded higher root lengths whereas, M35-1, CRS 15 and CSV 22R had recorded higher root biomass.  The low cost production technologies like seed hardening and seed dressing with bio-fertilizers have been standardized and advocated to farming community.  Sweet sorghum: The genotypes SPSSV30, SPSSV 2071, SSV 84, CSV 19SS and CSH22SS recorded high brix, Juice yield and fresh cane weight. Highest brix and per cent juice extraction was recorded at 45 days after 50% flowering. SSRG 14 and SSRG 200 recorded highest biomass. Pathology  Seed treatment with carbendizim @ 2g/kg seed plus soil application of Trichoderma harzianum @ 2.5 kg/ha mixed with 250 kg of FYM for management of charcoal rot.  The sorghum genotypes viz., GRS 1, 9-13, BRJ 356, BRJ 357, BRJ 364, BRJ 365, BRJ 367, Muddihalli Jola and Muttagi Local have been identified as prominent resistant sources against Charcoal rot. c) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) i) Research papers: 122 Ambarish, S., Biradar, A. P. and Jagginavar, S.B., 2017, Phytotoxicity and their bioefficacy of pesticides against key insect pest of Rabi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L). Moench). Journal of Entomology and Zoology studies, 5(2), 716-720.

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Ambarish, S., Biradar, A.P., Jagginavar, S.B. and Karbantanal, S.S., 2017, Effect of Phytotoxicity of pesticides on grain yield of Rabi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor(L)Moench). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(5),642-646. Arunkumar, B. and Biradar, B.D., 2004, Fertility restoration studies on milo and maldandi source of male sterile cytoplasms in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Res. Crops, 5(1): 73-76. Arunkumar, B. and Biradar, B.D., 2004, Genetic Divergence Studies in Rabi Sorghum. Karnataka J. Agri. Sci., 17(3): 571-573. Arunkumar, B., Biradar, B.D. and Salimath, P.M., 2004, Inheritance of fertility restoration on milo and maldandi sources of male sterility in rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Indian J. Genet., 64(4): 325-326. Arunkumar, B., Biradar, B.D. and Salimath, P.M., 2004, Studies on pollen fertility and seed setting in rabi sorghum in two different dates of sowing. J. Res. ANGRAU, 32 (1): 29-32. Arunkumar, B., Biradar, B.D., Patil, S.S., Salimath, P.M. and Patil, M.S., 2004, Genetic variability and character associating studies in rabi sorghum. Karnataka J. Agri. Sci., 17(3): 471-475. Ashwathama, V.H., Gollagi, S.G. and Biradar, B.D., 2009, Morpho-physiological characters associated with grain yield of rabi sorghum genotypes under shallow soils International J. Agric. sci, 5 (2): 584-87 Ashwathama, V.H., Gollagi, S.G. and Biradar, B.D., 2010, Physiological basis of growth and yield variations in sorghum genotypes under shallow soils. International J. Agric. sci, 6 (1): 84-87. Balikai, R.A. and Biradar, B.D., 2007, Field evaluation of sorghum parental lines for resistance to shootfly and aphid. Agriculture Science Digest. Balikai, R.A. and Biradar, B.D., 2003, Field screening of sorghum entries against shootfly, Atherigona soccata (Rondani). Agricultural Science Digest, 23(4) : 282-284. Balikai, R.A. and Biradar, B.D., 2004, Performance of sorghum germplasm lines against shootfly in rabi sorghum. Agricultural Science Digest, 24(1): 63-64. Balikai, R.A. and Jamadar, M.M., 2001, Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) Germplasm Stock for Multiple Pest Resistance. Advances in Agricultural Research In India, 15 : 19-24. Balikai, R.A. and Kullaiswamy, B.Y., 1999, Evaluation of F2 populations and their parents for resistance to to sorghum shootfly, Atherigona soccata Rondani. Insect Environment, 5(2): 54-55. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2002, Avoidable loss in different genotypes of sorghum due to aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Journal of Aphidology, 16 (1&2): 125-138. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2002, Bioecology and management of aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) on rabi sorghum. (Ph.D. Thesis Abstract), Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 15(1): 188. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2002, Biophysical and biochemical basis of resistance in sorghum genotypes to aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Journal of Aphidology, 16 (1&2): 59-66. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2002, Population dynamics studies of sorghum aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Homoptera: Aphididae) and its natural enemies. Journal of Aphidology, 16 (1&2): 27-34. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2002, Screening of sorghum genotypes for their reaction to aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Journal of Aphidology, 16 (1&2): 35-38.

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Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2003, Chemical control of aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) in rabi sorghum. Journal of Entomological Research, 27(2): 121-126. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2003, Effect of insecticides on aphid predators and sorghum plants. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 11(2): 371-373. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2003, Loss estimation due to aphid, Melanaphis sacchari with respect to grain yield and nutritional constituents of sorghum grains. Indian Journal of Applied Entomology, 17(2): 73-79. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2003, Loss estimation due to sorghum aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) with respect to fodder yield and its quality. Journal of Entomological Research, 27(4): 329-334. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2003, Loss estimation due to sorghum aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) with respect to fodder yield and its quality. Journal of Entomological Research, 27(4): 275-279. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2004, Effect of natural plant products on predators of aphid Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) in sorghum. Indian Journal of Entomology, 66(1): 57-59. Balikai, R.A. and Lingappa, S., 2005, Management of aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) on rabi sorghum through botanicals. In Sustainable Insect Pest Management (Eds. S. Ignacimuthu and S. Jayaraj) Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 204-209pp (p298). Balikai, R.A. and Venkatesh, H., 2001, Influence of weather factors on the incidence of sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rondani in Rabi. Insect environment, 7 (3): 123. Balikai, R.A., 1997, Screening for resistance to aphids in sorghum plant resistance to insects in Sorghum (Eds. Shrma, H.C., Faujadra Singh and Nawnze, K.F.) ICRISAT, Asia Centre, Patenchur-502 324, AP, pp.60-64. Balikai, R.A., 1998, Chemical control of shoot fly inrabi sorghum hybrid. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(2): 390-393. Balikai, R.A., 1998, Evaluation of Imidacloprid 70 WS against sorghum shoot fly. Agricultural Science Digest, 18(2): 85-87. Balikai, R.A., 1999, Bio efficacy of Imidacloprid 70 WS against sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rondani. Insect Environment, 5(1): 43. Balikai, R.A., 1999, Effect of different dates of sowing on shootfly incidence and grain yield of sorghum. Insect Environment, 5(2) : 57-58. Balikai, R.A., 1999, Seasonable incidence of sorghum shootfly Atherigona( soccata Rondani) in Northern Dry Zone of Karnataka. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 12: (Accepted). Balikai, R.A., 2000, Activity of coccinellid predator and its hyperparasitoid in rabi sorghum ecosystem of Northern Karnataka. Agricultural Science Digest, 20(2) : 118-119. Balikai, R.A., 2000, Bio-efficacy of Imidacloprid 70 WS against sorghum shootfly in rabi season. Research on Crops, 1(2) : 192-195. Balikai, R.A., 2000, Seasonal incidence of sorghum shootfly in Northern Dry Zone of Karnataka.Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(2) : 457-458. Balikai, R.A., 2001, Chemical control of sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner) on rabi sorghum. Advances in Agricultural Research in India, 15: 79-81.

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Biradar, B.D., Parameshwarappa, R., Salimath, P.M. and Parameshwara Goud, P., 1997, Genetic divergence and geographic distribution of male sterility maintainer lines of Sorghum bicolor. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 9(3): 459-464. Biradar, B.D. and Balikai, R.A., 2007, Land race restorers and new CMS lines for the development of shootfly tolerant hybrids in rabi sorghum, Agriculture Science Digest. Biradar, B.D. and Gollagi, S.G., 2006 Evaluation of rabi sorghum cultivars under different moisture and nutrient management practices through farmers participatory research Crop Improv, 32(2):194-197 Biradar, B.D. and Gollagi, S.G., 2006, Integrated production technologies for improving productivity in rabi sorghum under receding moisture situation through farmers participatory approach. Crop Res., 32(2):157-159. Biradar, B.D. and Gollagi, S.G., 2006, Performance of rabi sorghum under different sowing dates and nutrient management practices. Crop Res.32(2):165-167. Biradar, B.D., Honyal, S.C., Patil, S.S., Vastrad, S.M. and Patil, S.S., 2002, Response of rabi sorghum to sowing time and integrated nutrient management. Adv. Agric. Res., 27: 71-75. Biradar, B.D., Honyal, S.C., Vastrad, S.M., Balikai, R.A. and Jahagirdar, S., 2002, SPV-1380, a promising rabi sorghum variety. Crop Research, 23(1): 34-39. Biradar, B.D., Malabasari, T.A., Honyal, S.C., Patil, H.S., Vastrad, S.M. and Patil, S.S., 2004, Nitrogen use efficiencies as influenced by different soil moisture conservation practices in rabi sorghum. Journal of Farming Systems Research and Development, 10(142): 103-105. Biradar, B.D., Poddar, R.S., Balikai, R.A. and Vastrad, S.M., 2000, Sudden decline in rabi sorghum production in Northern Karnataka. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(4) : 981-984. Biradar, B.D., Sajjanar, G.M. and Vastrad, S.M., 2004, Identification of heterotic crosses involving newly derived male sterile and restorer lines for yield and related traits in rabi sorghum. Crop Improv., 31(2): 189-94. Biradar, B.D., Vastrad, S.M. and Sajjanar, G.M., 2004, Identification of combiners involving newly derived male sterile and restorer lines for yield and related traits in rabi sorghum Indian. J. Genet, 64(3): 237-238. Biradar, B.D., Vastrad, S.M., Balikai, R.A. and Nidagundi, J.M., 2000, Combining ability studies in rabi sorghum. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(3): 721-723. Chaithra, V., Uppar, D.S. and Kiran, B.O., 2017, Influence of dates of sowing on quality and yield potential in rabi sorghum genotypes. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 8(6): 815-819. Chaithra, V., Uppar, D.S., Kiran, B.O., Biradar, B.D. and Hilli, J.S., 2018, Influence of dates of sowing on phenology and yield associated traits in rabi sorghum genotypes. Int. J. Pure App. Biosci., 6 (3): 410-415. Chittapur, R. and Biradar, B.D., 2015. Association studies between quantitative and qualitative traits in rabi sorghum. Indian J. Agric. Res., 49(5): 468-471. Dandin, R., Biradar, B.D. and Pattanshetti, S.K., 2014, Inheritance pattern of fertility restoration on maldandi cytoplasm in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 27 (4): 522-523. Goudar, R.B., Sajjan, A.S., Siddarudh K.S., Biradar B.D. and Swapnakumari. S.R., 2015, Evaluation of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes based on biochemical tests. Green Farming, 6(4): 677-682.

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Hiremath, I.G., Bruti, S.G., Balikai, R.A. and Nandihalli, B.S., 1998, Sorghum Entomology. In Sorghum Research in North Karnataka. Director of Research, U.A.S. Dharwad. Immadi S, Maralappanavar, M., Patil, S.S. and Gowramma Sajjanar, 2016, Translation of phenotypic diversity of Sorghum bicolor axillary branched mutant into exploitable heterosis. Plant Breeding. 135 (2): 177-190. Immadi, S., Patil S.S., Maralappanavar, M.S. and Sajjanar, G.M., 2014, Penetrance, expressivity and inheritance of axillary branching in somaclonal mutant of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Euphytica, 196(3):449-457. Immadi, S., Sajjanar, G.M., Maralappanavar, M.S. and Patil, S.S., 2018, Expression and Stability Studies of Axillary Branching in Novel Grain Sorghum Somaclonal Mutant, SbABM, Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources (IJPGR) (Accepted). Jahagirdar, S., Biradar B.D., Pawar K.N. and Patil S.S., 2007, Performance of rabi sorghum genotypes for charcoal rot resistance under different soil types in the Northern Dry zone of Karnataka. Indian J. Agric. Res. 41(1) 44-48. Jahagirdar, S., Biradar, B.D. and Meghannavar, R.D., 2003, Performance of advanced varieties and hybrids for their resistance against charcoal rot of sorghum in Northern Karnataka. Indian J. Phytopathology, 56 (3): 331-332. Jahagirdar, S., Biradar, B.D., Yenjerappa, S.T. and Jamadar, M.M., 2000, Screening of Indo-US entries for resistance against charcoal rot of sorghum caused by Macrophomina phaseolina. Plant Disease Research, 15(2): 237-239. Jahagirdar, S., Lakshman, D., Pawar, K.N. and Ravikumar, M.R., 2004, Performance of advanced varieties and hybrids for their resistance against charcoal rot of sorghum in Northern Dry Zone of Karnataka. Research on Crops. Jahagirdar, S., Patil, M.S. and Indira, S., 2001, Biological control of charcoal rot of sorghum caused by Macrophomina phaseolina. Agricultural Science Digest, 153-156. Jahagirdar, S., Patil, M.S., Jamadar, M.M. and Indira, S., 2001, Variability in Macrophomina phaseolina the causal organism of charcoal rot of sorghum. Agricultural Science Digest, 21 (4): 235-37. Jahagirdar, S., Ravikumar, M.R., Jamadar, M.M. and Pawar, K.N., 2002, Field screening of local genotypes against charcoal rot of sorghum caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Agril. Sci. Digest, 22 (2): 87-89. Jamadar, M.M., Desai, S.A., Balikai, R.A. and Jahagirdar, S., 2000, Evaluation of sorghum germplasm for resistance to charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi.) Goid. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1) : 198-200. Kamatar, M.Y., Biradar, B.D., Parameshwara Goud, P. and Nayakar, N.Y., 1996, GRS-1 (DSV-5): A high yielding non-lodging rabi sorghum variety for North Karnataka. Farming Systems. 12 (3 & 4): 15-21. Kamatar, M.Y., Biradar, B.D., Sowmya, H.H., Brunda, S.M., Shinde, D.G., Rajaput, S. and Hundekar, R., 2015. Genetic Variability and selection for grain mold resistance in F3 progenies of sorghum. International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences, 4 (4): 334-340. Karabhantanal, S.S., Shyam Prasad, G., Biradar, A.P. and Boranayaka M.B., 2018, Evaluation of integrated pest management components in the management of insect pests in rabi sorghum. J. Exp. Zool. India, 21 (2): 1245-1249.

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Raju Anjali, Biradar B.D., Sajjanar G.M. and Hundekar A.R., 2009, Loss estimation due to shoot bug, Peregrinus maidis (Ashmead) in rabi sorghum under field conditions. J. ent. Res., 33 (1): 77-83. Sajjan, A.S. and Biradar, B.D., 1998, Allelopathic effect of Cassia seracea on seed and seedling parameters in rabi sorghum. World weeds, 5: 81-83. Sajjan, A.S., Pawar, K.N., Dhanelappagol, M.S. and Biradar, B.D., 2004, Influence of water stress treatments on seed quality of sorghum genotypes. Crop Res., 27 (1): 46-49. Sajjan, A.S., Rajshekargouda, P.G., Basavarajappa, M.P. and Biradar, B.D., 2014. Study of seed borne pathogens associated with rabi sorghum genotypes. Advances in Crop Science and Technology (Accepted). Sajjanar, G.M. and Balikai, R.A., 2009, Molecular mapping and marker assisted selection for trichome mediated insect resistance in tomato, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 5 (1): 327-333. Sajjanar, G.M., Biradar, B.D. and Prema Patil, 2010, Sorghum landrace variety for hurda, Jowar Samachar, 7(1): 6-8. Sajjanar, Gowri, Biradar, B.D., Hemalatha S, and Prema Patil, 2009, Suitability of sorghum landrace for flaking. Jowar Samachar, Newsletter on sorghum from NRCS/ICAR, India, 5(1):7 Sajjanar, G.M., Biradar, B.D., and Biradar, S.S., 2011. Evaluation of crosses involving rabi landraces of sorghum for productivity traits, Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 24 (2): 227-229. Sajjanar, G.M., Biradar, B.D., Hemalatha, S. and Prema Patil, 2009, Suitability of sorghum landrace for flaking. Jowar Samachar a Newsletter on sorghum from NRCS/ICAR, India, 5(1):7. Sajjanar, G.M., Prema B Patil and Biradar, B.D., 2010, Testing Sorghum Varieties of Northern Karnataka for flaking. Asian Journal of Home Science, 5(1): 43-45. Saniya and Motagi, B.N., 2020, Genetic variability and association studies for earliness and yield traits in Rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Journal of Farm Sciences, (Accepted MS 2019-98). Shinde, D.G, Biradar, B.D., Salimath, P.M., Kamatar, M.Y., Hundekar, A.R. and Deshpande, S.K., 2010, Studies on genetic variability among the derived lines of B x B, B x R and R X R crosses for yield attributing traits in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 1 (4):695-705. Shinde, D.G., Biradar, B.D., Salimath, P.M., Kamatar, M.Y., Hundekar, A.R., 2015. Correlation, direct and indirect effects among productivity traits in the derived lines of B x B, B x R and R x R crosses in rabi sorghum. Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 27(4): 519-521. Shindhe, D.G., Biradar, B.D., Deshpande, S.K., Salimath, P.M., Kamatar, M.Y., Shindhe, G.G. and Hiremath, C.P., 2011, Character association and Path coefficient analysis among the derived lines of BxB, BxR and RxR crosses for productivity traits in rabi sorghum. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2(2):209-217. Sunita, N.D., Jagginavar, S.B. and Biradar, A.P., 2009, Bioefficacy of botanicals and newer insecticides against grape vine mealybug. Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) - Karanataka J. Agric. Sci., 22 (Spl. Issue), 712-713. Temburne, B., Kuchnur, P.H. and Biradar B.D., 2012, Stability analysis for yield and productivity traits in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) under protective irrigation. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 82(9): 742-745.

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Vara Prasad, B.H. and Biradar, B.D., 2017, Genetic diversity studies in minicore collection of rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.)] using D2 Statistics. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 6 (7): 850-856. Vara Prasad, B.H., Biradar, B.D. and Verma, L.K., 2018. Genetic diversity studies among maintainers and restorers on milo and maldandi cytoplasm from minicore collection of sorghum using D2 statistics. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 9 (1) : 233 - 243. Venkatesh, H. and Balikai, R. A. 2002, Influence of weather variables on the incidence of sorghum shoot fly in rabi season. Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(1): 39-44. ii) Papers presented in national symposium/ seminars-128 iii) Popular articles (Kannada): 30 iv) Books Biradar, B.D., Balikai, R.A., Tonapi Vilas, Prabhakar, Elangovan, M. and Seetharama, N., 2006,.Jola: Bharathadalli somshodane mattu abivrddiya smgra avlokan, National Research Centre for Sorghum, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500 030, Andhra Pradesh and All India Co-ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur, 586 101, Karnataka. 106pp. ISBN 81-89335- 08-1. Biradar, B.D., Balikai, R.A., Aswathama, V.S., Gowri M Sajjanar, Vilas A Tonapi, Raghunath Kulkarni and N Seetharama, 2009, Jola: Ona besayadalli hasiru krantiya Harikara (Sorghum: An harbinger of green revolution in dry-land agriculture). National Research Centre for Sorghum, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500 030, Andhra Pradesh and All India Co-ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur, 586 101, Karnataka. 210pp. ISBN 81-09335-09-X. Sajjanar G.M., Patil P.B., Biradar B.D., Hemalatha S., Tonapi V.A., Elangovan, M., Raghavendra Rao K.V. and Seetharama N., 2009, Special Sorghum Varieties of North Karnataka for Traditional and Novel Foods, Value Addition and Entrepreneurship Development, National Research Centre for Sorghum, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500 030, Andhra Pradesh and All India Co-ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur, 586 101, Karnataka. 69pp. ISBN 81-89335-22- 27. Sajjanar G.M., Patil P.B., Biradar B.D., Hemalatha S., Tonapi V.A., Biradar D.P. and Seetharama N., 2009, Uttara karnatakdalliya jolada vishishta taligal moulyavardhane mattu uddimegarikeya abhivruddhi, National Research Centre for Sorghum, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500 030, Andhra Pradesh and All India Co-ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur, 586 101, Karnataka. 61pp. ISBN: 81-89335-23-5. v) Technical bulletins Sajjanar G.M., Biradar B.D. and Soregaon C.D., 2015, Hingari Jola-Uttar Karnatakadalli Tali Abhivruddi mattu Utpadakateya Pragati. Technical Bulletin in Kannada released during Krishi Mela-2014, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bijapur. v) Book Chapter Balikai, R.A., 2002, Planting Times. Encyclopedia of Pest Management, (Ed. David Pimentel) Dekker Marcel, New York:p. 634-639. Biradar B.D., 2014, Rajya hagu Rashtradalli Jolada Beleya Taligalu hagu Pramukhyate. Jolad Beleya Besaya Samskarane hagu Moulyavardhane. In: Directorate of Extension, UAS Dharwad.

65 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research about its status Annual Group meeting of All India Co- th Name of the awarding agency with full details National Research Centre for Sorghum, Hyderabad during XXXV Annual Group Meeting of All India Co-ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project held from 21-23, April 2005 at ANGRAU, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh National Environmental Science Academy, 206 Raj Tower-1, Alaknanda Community Centre, New Delhi- 110 019 (Reg. No. 91/ 98-99) International Benevolent Research Forum (Regd), “Vekuva” 5B, Corporation Colony, Hill Road, Nagpur – 440 033 (Maharashtra) National Environmental Science Academy, 206 Raj Tower-1, Alaknanda Community Centre, New Delhi- 110 019 (Reg. No. 91/ 98-99) National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi Society of Plant Protection Sciences, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012 (Reg. No. S-28171/ 95) ordinated sorghum improvement project held at College of Agriculture, RVKVV at Indore (Madhya Pradesh) held during 26-28 Feb 2009 39 Society for the Protection of Environment and Sustainable Development, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005 (Uttar Pradesh)

2005 2004 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 Award Year of Name of the Award Second place in poster presentation Best Annual Report of the Year at All India Level. b) Third Place in Poster Presentation (Achievements of AICSIP, RARS, Bijapur Centre for 2004-05) c) Second Place in Presentation of Achievements of AICSIP, RARS, Bijapur Centre for 2004-05. d) Overall Best Performing Centre at All India Level. “Young scientist of the year-–2004” Award “Fellow of the International Benevolent Research Forum-2005” Award (FIBR) “Fellow of the National Environmental Science Academy–2004” Award (FNESA) Conferred with for crop Research award “Fellow of Society of Plant Protection Sciences-2003” Award (FSPPS) “Fellow of the Society for the Protection of Environment and Sustainable Development-2003” Award (FSPE) Sorghum, Rabi Name of the Scientist G.M. Sajjanar RARS, Bijapur (DR.B.D. Biradar, Dr. R.A. Balikai, Dr. S. Jahagirdar and G.M. Sajjanar) AICRP on Dr. S. Jahagirdar Dr. R.A. Balikai Dr. R.A. Balikai Dr. S. Jahagirdar Dr. R.A. Balikai Dr. R.A. Balikai 5 8 7 4 6 3 2 1

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66 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research milo source are about its status Name of the awarding agency with full details ICRISAT, Patancheru Global Economic Progress and Research Association (GEPRA), New Delhi Clima Adapt, International Conference on Climate Change, Water, Agriculture and Food Security (ICCCWAFS) UAS, Dharwad International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata (WB) and Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (TN) Astha Foundation, Meerut (UP) and Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (MP) National Research Centre for Sorghum, Hyderabad, 40th Annual group meeting on Sorghum held between 27-1-March-2010 at TNAU,Coimbatore are developed. Ten restorers on 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2015 2010 Award Year of grain features were developed. Five new A/B lines on Maldandi sorghum varieties to the national programme and state Agricultural Departments and rabi Name of the Award : Ten new B lines on milo with near Position in poster presentation rd Outstanding Partnership Award-West and Central Africa (WCA) for partnership between ICRISAT and Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. “Best Citizen of India Gold Medal Award” Received on 8th March, 2017 Best Paper Award Under Young Professional Best extension Scientist Award Young Scientist of the Year Award-2015 Outstanding Achievement Award III source of cytoplasm) have been registered at NBPGR, New Delhi. : The successful activity of the centre since long is the supply of nucleus, breeder seed, foundation seed and other

: Five varieties AKJ-1 (flaking purpose), SMJ-1 (hurda purpose), SbABM (axillary branching), SPV 2033, and BRJ-62 (R source of cytoplasm are developed. Two stable restorers on m aldandi maldandi Parental line development maldandi developed. Six promising derivatives of R354 for shoot fly resistance were developed through MAS. Registration line on Seed production different classes of high quality seeds of farmers. Name of the Scientist    Other achievements DR.B. N. Motagi Dr. M. B. Boranayaka Dr. Kadasiddappa Malamsuri Dr. S. Karabhantanal Dr. S.S. Karabhantanal Dr. S.S. Karabhantanal G.M. Sajjanar, N. Seetharama, M.S. Khuruvinshetti, B.D. Biradar, R.A. Balikai, M.H. Yashoda and S.S. Biradar

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Dr. M.S. Patil Dr. B.D. Biradar Dr. Gowri M. Sajjanar (01-06-1999 to 02-06-2001) (01-07-1996 to 31-05-1999 & (01-06-2004 to 30-11-2012; 03-06-2001 to 01-07-2014) 02.07.2014 to 18.07.2016 & 16.01.2018 to till date)

Dr. S.G. Parameshwarappa Dr. I.S. Katageri Dr. B.N. Motagi 18.07.2016 to 22.06.2017 (05.09.2017 to 16.02.2018) (16.02.2018 to 15.11.2018)

Dr. C.D. Soregaon Dr. V.H. Ashwathama Dr. R.A. Balikai (07.09.2012 to 31.03.2015) (21.06.2007 to 23.07.2017) (10.08.1989 to 21.10.2008)

Dr. A.P. Biradar Dr. S.S. Kharbhantnal Dr. B.O. Kiran (02.02.2009 to 31.07.2015) (31.07.2015 to till date) (24.07.2017 to till date)

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1. Name of the centre: AICRP-Sorghum, Chamarajanagara 2. Year of establishment: 2014 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) Annexure I 4. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre : Nil b) Other technologies developed (in bullets)  Optimumization of date of sowing in sorghum genotypes c) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.)  Somu. G., Shashikumar. C., Shivaray Navi, Abdul. R.C., Meena. N. and Druvakumar. M., 2019, Response of different sowing intervals on growth and yield of kharif sorghum genotypes, J. of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 8(4):3067-3068.

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Dr. Madhusudhan Dr. Somu G. Dr. Meena N. Mr. Abadulrajak Chadachanakar Station- in-charge, Assistant Breeder Station - in-charge, Assistant Breeder Assistant Agronomist Assistant Agronomist (Dec 2014 to Aug 2016) (Sep 2016 to till date) (Jan 2019 to till date) (Jul 2017 to Aug 2018)

Other Personnel Associated

Mr. Satish K.S. Mr. Mayappa K. Mr. Druvakumar M. Mr. Venkatesh K. Technical Assistant Technical Assistant Technical Assistant Technical Assistant (Sep 2015 to July, 2018) (Nov 2017 to till date) Aug 2018 to Aug 2019 (Sep 2019 to till date)

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1. Name of the centre: TNAU, Coimbatore 2. Year of establishment: 1923 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) - Annexure I

S. No. Name Position Period 1 Selvi. K. Meenakashi Millet specialist (PBG) 1973 1977 2 Dr. S. Palaniswamy Millet Specialist Dec. 1983 Nov. 1985 3 Dr. K. Mohanasundaram Millet Specialist Dec. 1983 April 1987 4 Dr. A. Muthiah Assoc.Prof. (PBG) May 1994- Oct. 1995 5 Dr. M. Suresh Assoc. Prof.(PBG) Dec. 1989 April 1994 6 Dr. N. Meenakshiganesan Asst. Prof. (PBG) Nov. 1989 June 1993 April 2002 Feb 2003 7 Dr. P. Ramasamy Asst. Prof. (PBG) May 1996 June 2000 8 Dr. John Joel Asst. Prof. (PBG) July 2000 May 2001 9 Dr. P. Veerabadhiran Assoc. Prof. (PBG) July 1997 June 2002 10 Dr. K. Ganesamurthy Assoc. Prof. (PBG) April 2003 April 2010 11 Dr. C. Babu Assoc. Prof. (PBG) April 2010 June 2010 12 Dr. P. Jayaprakash Assoc. Prof. (PBG) July 2010 April 2011 13 Dr. B. Selvi Prof. (PBG) June 2011 Till date 14 Dr. S. Sivakumar Assoc. Prof (PBG)-Forage Jan. 2009 June 2014 15 Dr. R. Latha Asst. Prof. (PBG)-Forage June 2014 April 2015 16 Dr. A. Yuvaraja Asst. Prof. (PBG)-Forage March 2016 May 2018 17 Dr. N. Kumari Vinodhana Asst. Prof. (PBG)-Forage May 2018 June 2018 18 Dr. D. Kavithamani Asst. Prof. (PBG)-Forage June 2018 Till date 19 V.S. Shammugha Sundaram Agronomy Dec.1983 July 1984 20 Dr. S. Purushothaman Agronomy Aug. 1984 June 1985 21 Dr. B. Gururajan Agronomist July 1985 Dec. 1986 22 Dr. A. Balasubramanian Agronomist Dec. 1986 Dec. 1993 23 Dr. R. Selvaraj Assoc. Prof. (Agro) July 1997 Dec. 1998 24 Dr. P. Subbaian Assoc. Prof (agro) Jan. 99 May 2000 25 Dr. K. Ponnusamy Prof. (Agron.) May 2000 May 2010 26 Dr. R. Kalpana Asst. Prof. (Agron.) May. 2010 April 2017 27 Dr. N. Vadivel Asso. Prof. (Agron.) Nov. 2017 Till date 28 Dr. A. Chandrasekaran Asst. Prof. (Patho.) Dec. 1983 June 1985 29 Dr. P. Lakshmanan Asst. Prof. (Patho.) June 1986 Nov.1986 30 Dr. C. Parambaramani Assoc. Prof. (Patho.) Nov. 1989 Dec. 1996 31 Dr. T. Ganapathy Assoc. Prof. (Patho.) March 1997 March 2005 32 Th. R. Velazhahan Asst. Prof. (Patho.) April 2005 March 2006 33 Tmt. S.K. Manoranjitham Asst. Prof. (Patho.) April 2015 Feb. 2016 34 Dr. A. Sudha Asst. Prof. (Patho.) Sep. 2018 Till date 35 Dr. K. Natarajan Asst. Prof. (Ent.) Dec. 1983 May 1984 36 Dr. R. Philip Sridhar Asst. Prof. (Ent.) June 1984 March 86

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S. No. Name Position Period 37 Dr. A. Azeezha Bhasha Asst. Prof. (Ent.) June 1986 Feb.1995 38 Th. S. Mohan Asst. Prof. (Ent.) June 1986 Dec. 1986 April 1991 June 1992 39 K. Asaf Ali, AP Asst. Prof. (Ent.) March 1995 March 1997 40 B. Rajasekaran Assoc. Prof. (Ent.) Marc 97 April 2001 41 Th. P. Alagri Samy AAO Dec. 1983 April 1986 March 93 August 99 42 Th. M. Raghavan AAO Dec. 1983 October 89 Nov. 1989 Nov. 99 43 Th. S. Perumal AAO Dec. 1983 April 1986 44 Th. A. Nagaraj Jeep Driver Dec. 1983 June 2000 45 Dr. C.V. Dhanakodi Asst. Prof July 1985 May 1986 46 Tmt. M. Subbulakshmi Jr. Asst. June 1986 October 1987 47 Th. P. Sundaram AAO June 1986 July 1997 48 Dr. N. Subramanian Assoc. Prof. May 1996 July 1996 49 Th. N. Ramasamy AAO June 1986 June 1997 50 Th. S. Arul AAO July 96 April 2017 51 Th. S. Pandeeswaran AAO Sept. 98 April 2002 52 Th. T. Kumararaja AAO Sep. 98 June 2009 53 V.R. Arumugam Agrl. Supervisor June 96 Oct.2000 54 Th. R. Thulasimani Agrl. Supervisor Feb. 2015 January 2018 55 Th. D. Krishnamoorthy Agrl. Supervisor Oct. 2012 March 2019 56 Th. P. Balamurugan Agrl. Supervisor April 2017 Till date 57 Th. P. Mathurai Veeran JAO March 2019 Till date 58 Th. T.S. Rajamanickam SAO June 2009 July 2014 59 Dr. S.V. Gowri, Asst. March 1993 July 1993 60 Tmt. N. Saraswathy Asst. Dec. 1983 April 1996 61 Th. G.P. Sundaram Asst. May 96 Dec. 1997 62 Tmt. G. Sellammal Asst. Dec.r 97 April 2003 63 Tmt. M. Subbulakshmi Jr. Asst. Dec. 1983 May 1986 64 Th. G. John Theobald Jr. Asst. April 2003 October 2003 65 Th. M. Ananthan Jr. Asst. Dec. 2003 June 2008 66 Th. V. Damaodaran Jr. Asst. June 2008 June 2011 67 Tmt. S. Mahalakshmi Jr. Asst. June 2011 Dec. 2017 68 Th. B. Rajendran Lab Asst Aug.t 2004 March 2006 69 Tmt. R. Manjula Lab Asst Oct. 2000 March 2006 70 Tmt. K. Divya Lab Asst. July 2009 Till date 71 Tmt. M. Vijayakumari Typist Dec. 1983 April 1985 72 Tmt. G. Baggialakshmi Typist October 97 April 98 73 Th. R.R. Selvaraj Typist Nov. 1989 Dec. 1994 74 Tmt. C. Santhakumari Typist April 1990 October 97 75 Tmt. M. Sarojini Typist April 1998 October2000 75 R. Maruthachalam Jeep Driver April 2002 June 2003 76 Th. M. Selvan Jeep Driver Nov. 2003 March 2008 77 Th. N. Jaganathan Jeep Driver April 2008 Sep. 2014 78 Th. P. Rangasamy Jr. Tractor Driver Sep. 2014 January 2018

72 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Region of adaptation Coimbatore, Salem, Trichy and Chengalpet. Dharmapuri, Vellore and Villupuram districts -do- Salem and parts of Dindigul districts Coimbatore and Erode districts Coimbatore and Erode districts Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Trichy and Madurai districts. Coimbatore, Erode and Trichy districts. Coimbatore and Erode (1or 2) Specific features Drought tolerant Drought tolerant - small, white, pearly grains Drought tolerant- small, white, pearly grains Fodder cum grain variety, red grains, drought tolerant Suitable for summer irrigated condition Summer irrigated White pearly grains with red base, summer irrigated Thai and Chithirai pattam under irrigation White pearly grains with red base, summer irrigated 95 95 145 145 100 115 110 100 135 Duration 1945 1946 1946 1947 1947 1948 1948 1948 1944 release Year of Pedigree PLS from Thalaivirichan Cholam S. Roxburghii var. hians PLS from Thalaivirichan Cholam S. Roxburghii var. hians PLS from Sencholam (Red grain local) S. subglabrescens Var. rubi-dum PLS from Chinnamanjal Cholam (local) S. subglabrescens Var. compactum PLS from Chithirai Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrescens PLS from Kakkivellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrescens Var. winguforme PLS from Ennai Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrescens Var. oviforme PLS from Kesari Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrescens Var. oviforme PLS from Periamanjal Cholam Sorghum durra Var.coimbatoricum State State State State State State State State State State or CSV nos.) National (SPV/ Name of the Releases from the centre variety/hybrid CO 2 CO 3 CO 4 CO 5 CO 6 CO 7 CO 8 CO 9 CO 1

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73 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Region of adaptation Coimbatore, Erode, Chenglepet, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Trichy and Thanjavur -do- All districts except Madurai. Coimbatore, Erode, and Trichy district Madurai district Dharmapuri, Chenglepet, Thiruvannamalai andVillupuram districts Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai and Ramnad districts. All districts of Tamil Nadu. -do- -do- (1or 2) Specific features Highly suitable for fodder Highly suitable for fodder. Fodder yield Thai and chithirai pattam under irrigated conditions Summer irrigated -do- -do- Rainfed, pearly, white grains -do- -do- Summer irrigated (Thai and chithirai pattams) 90 150 100 105 105 100 145 100 100 100 Duration 1949 1949 1950 1950 1952 1952 1956 1952 1953 1954 release Year of Pedigree

PLS from local fodder Sorghum durra Var. mediocre PLS from local fodder Sorghum durra Var. mediocre PLS from Mottali Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrecens Var.oviforme PLS from Ennai Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrecens Var.oviforme PLS from Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrecens Var.oviforme PLS from Azhukku Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrecens Var.oviforme CO 9 x AS 3834 Mutant from Thalaivirichan Cholam (CO 2) S. roxburghii Var. hians. PLS from Salangai Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrecens Var.oviforme PLS from Kattai Vellai Cholam (local) S. subglabrecens Var.winguforme State State State State State State State State State State State or CSV nos.) National (SPV/ Name of the variety/hybrid CO 10 CO 11 CO 12 CO 13 CO 14 CO 15 CO 18 CO 19 CO 16 CO 17 Sl. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 18. 19. 16. 17. No.

74 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Region of adaptation Coimbatore, Erode and parts of Trichy Cuddalore dists. All the sorghum growing areas of Tamil Nadu. All the sorghum growing areas of Tamil Nadu. -do- -do- -do- Maharastra, Karnataka, Andrapradesh, Madyaprdesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttarpradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Bihar. Sorghum growing areas in Tamil Nadu Sorghum growing areas in Tamil Nadu Sorghum growing areas in Tamil Nadu (1or 2) Specific features Both rainfed and irrigated Rainfed, striga resistant Bboth rainfed and irrigated conditions Both rainfed and irrigated Both rainfed and irrigated Both rainfed and irrigated Both rainfed and irrigated Both rainfed and irrigated white seed, non lodging, resistant to shoot borer High IVDMD. Moderately resistant to shootfly & stemborer Resistant to Downy mildew 135 105 100 120 110 95-100 100-105 100-120 100-105 100-105 Duration 1975 1963 1977 1978 1979 1980 1985 1986 2001 2010 release Year of HYBRIDS Pedigree MS 2219 A x IS 3541 CO 1 x Bonganhilo X ray irradiated mutant of CSV 5 Multiple cross derivative of MS 2077 A, MS 3660A, 2219 A, CS 3541 Multiple cross derivative of MS 2077 A, MS 2947 A, CS 3678, 3687 CK 60 A x SPR 1341 (IS 4283 x 699 T) CS 3541 MS 8271 x IS 3691 CO 25 x SPV 942 APK 1 x TNS 291 State State State State State State State State State State or National (SPV462) CSV nos.) National (SPV/ Name of the variety/hybrid COH 2 (K tall) CO 20 CO 21 CO 22 CO 23 CO 24 CO 25 CO 26 CO(S) 28 C0 30 Sl. 29 28 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. No.

75 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Region of adaptation Sorghum growing areas in Tamil Nadu Sorghum growing areas in Tamil Nadu Sorghum growing areas in Tamil Nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil nadu Southern districts of Tamil Nadu Southern districts of Tamil Nadu Southern districts of Tamil Nadu (1or 2) Specific features Both rainfed and irrigated Both rainfed and irrigated Both rainfed and irrigated Rainfed Summer irrigated, white grain Summer irrigated, white grain Summer irrigated, white grain Rainfed grain sorghum Red grain Dual purpose, sweet stalk White grain rainfed White grain Non lodging, dual purpose Fodder sorghum 90 90 95 115 110 115 100 120 100 105 120 115 Duration 1981 1991 2011 1942 1946 1956 1970 1977 1978 1980 1989 1990 1991 2000 release Year of Agricultural Research Station, Kovilpatti Pedigree

2077 A x 699 296 A x TNS 30 ICSA 51 x TNS 30 PLS from Irungu (local) Selection from local K 1 x Periyamanjal CO 18 x K 2 PLS from IS 3541 Sln from Usilampatti local K 3 x MS 35-1 IS 12611 x SC 108 (MS 36200 x TWC 120) X 120 K 7 x SPV 102 K 7 x A6552 State State State State State State State State State State State State State State State or CSV nos.) National (SPV/ Name of the variety/hybrid COH 3 COH 4 Co 5 K 1 K 2 K 3 K 4 K 5 K 6 K 7 K 8 K 9 K 10 K 11 Sl. 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 No.

76 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Region of adaptation Southern districts of Tamil Nadu Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem and Nammakkal districts. Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem and Nammakkal districts. Sorghum growing areas of Tamil Nadu Sorghum growing areas of Tamil Nadu Zone I: Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan Zone II: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra lity score (1or 2) rabi Specific features Resistant to downy mildew & moderately resistant to shoot fly and stem borer. Pest & disease resistance, lax panicle, white grain. Red grain Resistant to downy mildew & charcoal rot. Stay green Dual purpose Moderately resistant to earhead bug Low HCN content. High tillering and good regene 95 110 90-95 145-150 105-110 105-110 Duration 2015 1991 1994 1996 1994 2017 release Year of ARS, Aruppukottai ARS, Bhavanisagar Regional Research Station, Paiyur Pedigree SPV 772 X S35–29 CO 19 x 24 PLS from K 15845 TNS 30 x CO 26 (SS108-3 x ICSV 4) 16-3-1 (MR 801 RS 2751) 4-1-1 EMS mutant of Co (FS) 29 State State State State State State or National CSV nos.) National (SPV/ Name of the variety/hybrid K12 Paiyur 1 Paiyur 2 APK 1 BSR 1 CSV 33 MF Sl. 44 45 46 47 48 50 No.

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j) Other Technologies Developed (in bullets) 1. Crop improvement (List of entries contributed from the centre) Sl. No. Year Entries Parentage AICSIP code 1. 1988 TNS30-1 K632 x 7555 SPV875 2. TNS 46 - SPV 919 3. 1990 TNS 32 MS 8021 x 298013 SPV678 4. KS7665 M36200xTenkasi vellai x Tenkasi vellai SPV 1019 5. 1992 TNS 79 TNS 47 x CSV 11 SPV1150 6. TNS 80 (R7665xCO21) X (R78114XSPV 462) SPV1151 7. TNS 81 (R 5954 x R 6049) x (R 7615 x SPV462) SPv1152 8. TNS 82 (SPV 351 x IS 5771) x (M 25612 x 5113/4-1-1) SPV1153 9. 1993 TNS 265 Co 23 x SPV 462 SPV 1195 10. TNS 294 Co 25 x SPV 462 SPV 1196 11. TNS 295 Co 25 x SPV 857 SPV 1197 12. 1994 TNS 297 SPV 964 x Co 26 SPV 1240 13. TNS 298 SPV 964 x Co 26 SPV 1241 14. TNS 299 SPV 964 x Co 26 SPV 1242 15. TNSH 48 DMS 1A x TNS 30 SPH 782 16. TNSH 26 111 A x TNS 30 SPH 784 17. 1995 TNSH 96 ICSA x TNS 30 SPH 977 18. TNSH 283 88005A x TNS 79 SPH 978 19. TNS 298 SPV 964 X CO 26 SPV 1279 20. TNS 291 TNAU MS 1A X CO 26 SPV 1298 21. TNS 371 CO 25 X C0 26 SPV 1300 22. TNS 324 SPV 964 X SPV 881 SPV1301 23. 1997 TNS 265 CO 25 X CO 26 SPV 1409 24. TNS 296 CO 25 X SPV 857 SPV 1410 25. 1998 TNS 586 SPV 964 X CO 26 SPV 1440 26. 2001 TNS 299 SPV 946 x CO 26 SPV 1487 27. TNS 340 SPV 462 x SPV 946 SPV 1524 28. TNS 342 SPV 462 x SPV 1025 SPV 1525 29. 2002 TNS 360 SPV 1010 x SPV 881 SPV 1577 30. 2004 TNS 590 CO 25 x SPV 942 SPV 1651 31. 2005 TNS 594 CO 26 x SPV 1025 SPV 1699 32. 2007 TNS 598 APK 1 x TNS 291 SPV 1816 33. TNS 603 BSR 1xVMS 98001 SPV 1817 34. 2008 TNS 603 BSR 1xVMS 98001 SPV 1817 35. TNS 607 CSV15 x SPV 1536 SPV 1877 36. TNS 609 CSV x SPV 1536 SPV 1878 37. TNSH 482 ICS51A x TNS 30 SPH 1631 38. 2009 TNS 611 CSV15 X SPV 1422 SPV 2014

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Sl. No. Year Entries Parentage AICSIP code 39. TNS 612 CSV15 x SPV 1422 SPV 2015 40. 2010 TNS 616 TNS 342 x SPV 1234 SPV 2066 41. TNS 618 TNS 342 x SPV 1390- SPV 2067 42. 2012 TNS 623 2219 B x SPV 1390 SPV 2174 43. TNS 624 CO 26 X ICSV 700 SPV 2175 44. TNFS 202 - SPV 2193 45. TNFS 204 Sln from KO550 SPV 2194 46. 2013 TNS 623 2219 B x SPV 1390 SPV 2174 47. TNS 624 CO 26 X ICSV 700 SPV 2175 48. TNS 638 KR 199 x PVK 809 SPV 2251 49. TNS 642 SPV 772 xICSV 272 SPV 2252 50. TNFS 206 CS12A x KO550 SPH 1749 51. TNFS 209 EMS mutant of COFS 29 SPV 2242 52. 2014 TNS 647 APK 1 x M 35-1-1-4-1-3 SPV 2309 53. TNFS 209 EMS mutant of COFS 29 SPV 2242 54. TNSS 214 TNS603XSPV881 SPV 2321 55. 2015 TNS 648 APK 1 x M 35 -1-2-2-2-2 SPV2369 56. TNFS209 EMS mutant of COFS 29 SPV 2242 57. 2016 TNS649 SPV 1234 x SPV 1633 SPV 2428 58. TNS 661 TNS 603 x IS 18-551 SPV 2429 59. TNFS 0952 Gamma ray (400 Gy) mutant of CO (FS) 29 SPV 2422 60. 2017 TNS 664 TNS629× TNS642 SPV2495 61. TNS 667 TNS630× TNS634 SPV2496 62. TKSV1308 ICSB535 x K8-2-1-1 SPV2497

2. Crop management  Opening of deep furrow and thinning to avoid mid season drought.  Application of azospirillum and phosphobacteria through seed and soil enhanced the grain yield.  Application of pendimethalin or metolachlor to sorghum and sorghum-based cropping system was found better in controlling weeds and enhancing the grain yield.  Application of 50% recommended dose of fertilizer with either FYM @ 5 t/ha or tank silt @ 5 t/ha is recommended for higher economic returns for rainfed sorghum.  Optimum spacing for rainfed sorghum (CSH 9) was either 45 x 15 cm or 45 x 20 cm which recorded higher yield compared to 30 x 15 cm and wider spacing (60 x 20 cm).  Application of vermicompost @ 1.5 t/ha to get maximum yield.  Soybean and sorghum at 6:3 ratio recorded the maximum return compared to sole sorghum.  Sweet sorghum cane yield could be increased by adopting a spacing of 45 x 15 cm for varieties and 60 x 15 cm for hybrids.

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 The use of power weeder and twin wheel hoe weeder either with hand weeding or along with Atrazine application resulted in comparable weed population and weed dry matter production. These treatments also resulted in higher weed control efficiency and were found to be comparable with hand weeding twice.  Pendimethalin applied as PE either alone @ 0.5 kg ai/ha or as tank mix @ 0.25 kg ai/ha resulted in good weed control and was found to be better than the recommended practice of pre emergence application of Atrazine @ 0.5 kg ai/ha + Hand weeding on 30 DAS.  Considering the labour use and the need for the control of late emerging weeds from the point of view of field sanitation Atrazine 0.25 kg ai/ha as PE with layby application of pendimethalin at 0.5 kg ai/ha can be highly recommended since it recorded the lowest weed density of 10.3 /m2 and lowest weed DMP at harvest (16.2 g/m2) with a grain yield of 3101 kg/ha and net returns of Rs.18023/ha. Crop protection (Pathology)  There is no significant difference between theTrichoderma species isolated from sorghum rhizosphere and Trichoderma species culture available.  Leaf extraxt of Neerium odorum (10%) and Neem cake extract (5%) effectively reduced the germination of scleretioa of ergot.  Seed treatment with Apron WS @ 6 g /kg of seed significantly reduced the incidence of downy mildew. Spray application of Propiconazole @500ml/ha at flowering followed by another spray after 15 days significantly reduced the incidence of ergot.  DAC–ELISA was performed using a polyclonal antiserum of tenui virus. The results indicated that Stripe like symptom in sorghum is due to the infection by Maize Stripe tenui virus.  Sorghum mosaic and sugarcane mosaic viruses are associated with viral disease complex of sorghum besides maize stripe virus. In early sowing, Fusarium, Helminthosporium and Aspergillum spp are associated with grain mould seeds. Helminthosporium Spp intensity was the highest among the all the three fungi. During mid and late Kharif season, the fungi associated with grain mould are Aspergillus Spp, Helminthosporium Spp, Fusarium spp, Curvularia, Colletotrichum and others (Unidentifiable) Crop protection (Entomology)  Seed treatment with imidacloprid 75 WS @ 7.5 g/100 g of seeds /100 g of seeds was significantly superior in recording dead heat incidence and high grain yield.  Spraying of fenvalarate 3G @ 10 kg/ha as well as cartrap 4G 12’5 kg/ha on 20 and 40 days after germination were highly effective in checking the damage by stem borerer.  The use of high seed rate followed by release of egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis @ 5 lakhs/ha on 7, 14 and 21 days after germination effectively checked shoot fly incidence  Significant reduction in population of bugs was noticed in the plots treated with Neem Azal seven days after spraying. The number of bugs (7.57/plant)  The soil application of phoroate @ 40 kg/ha was superior to other treatments in checking the damage by shoot fly

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 All the neem products and endosulphan were not highly effective in controlling shoot fly and head bug. k) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) a. Research papers- 113 1. Raman, V.S. and Meenakshi, K. and Thangam, M.S. (1976) Accessory chromosomes and their meiotic behaviour in hybrids of grain sorghum and Johnson grass. Cytologia, 41 (2). pp. 193-200. 2. Appadurai, R and Hrishi, V.K.K. and Meenakshi, K. and Suresh, S. (1973) COH.2 A fodder-cum-grain sorghum hybrid for Tamil Nadu. Madras Agricultural Journal, 60 (9-12). pp. 1237-1240. 3. Kunjamma, V.K. and Meenakshi, K. and Surendran, C. (1973) A New Source of Cytoplasmic Genic Male Sterility in Genus Sorghum. Madras Agricultural Journal, 60 (9-12). pp. 1811-1813 4. Meenakashi K. Kunjamma V.K. Palanisamy S 1977. A new sorghum variety for Tamil Nadu [India]. [1977], Madras Agricultural Journal, ISSN: 0024-9602 5. Venugopal MS, M Mani, S Palanisamy, K Meenakshi 1977. Relative resistance of some promising sorghum lines to sorghum midge, Contarinia sorghicola Coq- Sorghum News l, 1977 6. Gangadharan K., B Ramaraj, MN Prasad, 1978. Studies on head moulds of sorghum in Tamil Nadu. Sorghum News Letter, 1978 7. Palanisamy, S. and Meenakshi, K. and Khan, A.K.F. and Surendran, C. (1978) Phenotypic stability for grain yield in certain varieties of sorghum. Madras Agricultural Journal, 65 (11). pp. 701-704. 8. Palanisamy S. Prasad M.N. Khan A.K.F. Surendran C 1979. An early maturing new sorghum variety for Tamil Nadu [India]. Madras Agricultural Journal. 1979. ISSN: 0024-9602 9. Prasad, M.N. and Palinisamy, S. and Appadurai, R. and et al,. (1979) CO 23, a new high yielding sorghum variety. Madras Agricultural Journal, 66 (8). pp. 491-494. 10. Narayana, D. and Prasad, M.N. and Rajagopal, K. and Thangavelu, O. (1980) Sorghum grain mould incidence in relation to host plant traits. In: Proceedings of the national seminar on disease resistance in crop plants, 22-23 December, 1980, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 11. Palanisamy, S. ; Prasad, M. N. 1980. Stability of hybrids of sorghum for grain yield - Sorghum Newsletter 1980 Vol.23 pp.7-8 ref.3 12. Prasad, M. N.; Palanisamy, S.; Appadurai, R. ; Murali, K. 1980, CO 24 -- a new sorghum variety. Madras Agricultural Journal 1980 Vol.67 No.10 pp.631-633. 13. Rajagopal, S.; Natarajan, K.; Prasad, M. N.; Palanisamy, S.; Murali, K. 1980. Screening for multiple resistance to sorghum. Sorghum Newsletter 1980 Vol.23 pp.75. 14. Ramaraj, B.; Rajagopal, K.; Kousalya, G.; Prasad, M. N.; Palanisamy, S. 1980. Evaluation of breeders’ material in advanced varietal trial to head molds. Sorghum Newsletter 1980 Vol.23 pp.121. 15. Prasad, M.N. Palanisamy, S. Appadurai, R. Palanisamy, G.A. et al. 1982. COH-3, a grain cum fodder sorghum hybrid for Tamil Nadu Madras agricultural journal 1982. ISSN : 0024-9602. 16. Balasubramanian, A., K Selvaraj, MN Prasad, 1982. Intercropping studies in sorghum, Sorghum News letter, 1982. 17. Chandrasekaran, A.; Palanisamy, S. ; Prasad, M. N. 1985. Screnning to sugary disease of sorghum. 1985. Sorghum Newsletter 1985 Vol.28 pp.83-84.

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18. Lakshmanan, P.; Chandrasekaran, A. ; Palanisamy, S. 1986. Chemical control of sugary diseases in sorghum. Sorghum Newsletter 1986 Vol.29 pp.81. 19. Ukkiramoorthy D., KR Swaminathan, MN Prasad 1986, Preliminary screening of sorghum germplasm for higher sugar content. Sorghum Newsletter, 1986. 20. Palanisamy, S.; Prasad, M. N.; Muthaiah, A.; Mohanasundaram, K. 1989, Co. 26 - A National Sorghum Variety. Madras Agricultural Journal 1989 Vol.76 No.6. pp.312-315. 21. Selvi, B. and S. Palanisamy.1987. Heterosis for stem sugar and related characters in sorghum. Indian J. Agrl. Sci. 57(6) : 423 – 424. 22. Selvi, B. and S. Palanisamy.1987. Character association in sorghum. Indian J. Agrl. Sci. 57(7) : 498 – 499. 23. Selvi, B. and S. Palanisamy.1988. Genetic analysis for stem sugar in sorghum. Indian J. Agrl. Sci. 58(8) : 632-634. 24. Selvi, B. and S. Palanisamy.1989. Partitioning analysis of quality characters in sweet sorghum. Ann. Agrl. Res. 10(2): 204-206. 25. Selvi, B. and S. Palanisamy. 1990. Heterosis and combining ability for grain yield in sweet sorghum. Madras Agric. J. 77(9-12): 493-496. 26. Senthil, N., S Palanisamy, 1993. Heterosis studies involving diverse cyto-steriles of sorghum, - Maddras Agricultural Journal, 1993. 27. Senthil, N. S Palanisamy, A Manickam-1993. Anther protein studies on diverse cytosteriles of sorghum, Indian J. Genet, 1993. 28. Senthil, N, S. Palanisamy and S.R. Sreerangasamy, 1994. Characterization of diverse cytosteriles of sorghum through fertility restoration studies. Cereal Research Communications. Vol. 22, No. 3 (1994), pp. 179-184. 29. Senthil, N, S Palanisamy 1994. Combining ability studies involving diverse cytosteriles of sorghum. - Annals of Agricultural Research, 1994. 30. Senthil, N. and K. Kalaiselvi, 1994. Study on species relationship in sorghum using isozyme marker. Abst. National symposium on recent advances in plant tissue culture and biotechnology, Dec. 2-4, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. 31. Veerabadhiran P, S Palanisamy, GA Palanisamy 1994. Heterosis for yield and yield components in sorghum, - Madras Agril. J, 1994. 32. Veeabadhiran P, S Palanisamy, GA Palanisamy 1994. Combing ability for days to flowering and grain yield in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.) - Madras Agric. J, 1994. 33. Sheriff, NM, MN Prasad , 1994. Combining ability for yield and yield components in sorghum, - Madras Agricultural Journal, 1994. 34. Ganesh, S. Fazlullah khan, A. K. Senthil, N. and M. Suresh 1995. Character association for grain in sweet sorghum. Madras agric J. 82 (5) : 363-364. 35. Ganesh, S. Fazlullah khan, A.K., Suresh, M and N. Senthil, 1995. Character association for alcohol yield in sweet sorghum. Madras agric. J. 82 (5) : 361-363. 36. Senthil, N. and S. Palanisamy 1995. Character association and path analysis in sorghum (S. bicolor (L) Moench). Madras Agric. J. 84 (3) : 169-170.

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37. Senthil, N. Kalaiselvi, K. Manickam, A. and S. Palanisamy 1995. Seed proteins in diverse cytosteriles of sorghum. J. Maharastra agric. Univ. 26 (1) : 65-67. 38. Senthil, N. and S. Palanisamy 1995. Fertility restoration studies on diverse cytosteriles of sorghum. J. Maharastra agric. Univ. 20 (1): 159-160. 39. Senthil, N. Kalaiselvi, K. and S. Palanisamy, 1995. Peroxidase isozyme pattern in CMS system of sorghum. Abst. National seminor on biotechnology for the rural and industrial development. CP 75, Dec. 22-23. Centre for biotechnology, Gulbarga University, India. 40. Ganesh, S. Fazlullah Khan, A.K., and N. Senthil 1996. Heterosis studies for grain yield character in sweet sorghum. Madras Agric. J. 83 (10) : 655-658. 41. Senthil, N and A.K. Fazlullah khan 1996. Study of genetic relationship between diverse cytoplasm in sorghum. Abst. 2nd International crop science congress, Nov. 17-24, IARI, New Delhi, India. 42. Senthil, N and A.K. Fazlullah khan 1996. Utilization of non-milo source of cytoplasm by restorer identification and substitution of cytoplasm in desirable nuclear background. Proc. The international conference on genetic improvement of sorghum and pearl millet, Sep. 23-27, Lubbock, Texas, USA. 43. Senthil., N. Ramasamy P and A.K. Fazlullah Khan 1997. Effect of diversified cytoplasm on the inter relationship between yield components in sorghum. Crop Improv. 24 (2): 263-266. 44. Senthil, N and A.K. Fazlullah Khan 1997. A new restorer for A3 cytoplasm in sorghum. Madras Agric, J 84 (1): 37-38. 45. Senthil, N., and A.K. Fazlullah Khan. 1997. Heterosis in sweet sorghum hybrids Madras Agric. J. 84 (1) : 47-49. 46. Ganesh, J., Fazlullah Khan, A.K., and N. Senthil 1997. Per se performance of parents and hybrids in sweet sorghum for grain yield characters Madras Agric. J. 84 (6): 323-325. 47. Senthil, N. Kalaiselvi, K., Fazlullah Khan, A.K., and M. Raveendran 1997. Comparative study of anther protein of sorghum hybrid COH4 and parents using SDS-PAGE. Abst. National Conference on current trends in biochemical research and education. Dec. 26-28 Department of Biochemsitry, Nagpur University, Nagpur. 48. Veerabadhiran, P. (1998). Identification of superior milo and non-milo cytoplasmic cross combinations in sorghum. Poster presentation at First National Plant Breeding Congress TNAU from July 1-3, 1998. 49. Senthil, N. Ramasamy, P. and A.K. Fazlullah khan 1998. Fertility restoration and heterosis involving different cytosteriles in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L). Moench) hybrids J. Genet. breed 52: 339-342. 50. Senthil, N. and A.K. Fazlullah khan 1998. Studies on utilization of non-milo cytoplasm in sorghum. Abst. First national plant breeding congress. July 1-3, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. 51. Senthil, N. 1998 studies on utilization of A 2 cytosteriles in sorghum based on fertility restoration. Per se heterosis and combining ability. Abst. International conference on food security and crop science. Nov. 3-6, CCSHAU, Hisar, India. 52. Suresh, M.; Ganesan, N. M.; Manonmani, S. 2000, Association between stem borer (Chilo partellus (Swinhoe)) incidence and sweet stalks in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench). Madras Agricultural Journal 2000 Vol.87 No.4/6 pp.363-364 ref.3.

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53. Iyanar, K. A. Gopalan and P. Ramasamy (2001). Correlation and path analysis in sorghum (Sorghum biocolor (L) Moench.). Annals of Agricultural Research 22(4) : 495-497. 54. Iyanar, K. A. Gopalan, and P. Ramasamy (2001). Combining ability analysis in sorghum (Sorghum biocolor (L) Moench.) Annals of Agricultural Research 22(3) : 341-345. 55. Selvaraju, P. and K. Sivasubramanian (2001). Identification keys for sorghum varieties Madras agric. J. 87(10/16) : 660. 56. Veerabadhiran, P. and V.J.K. Kennedy (2001). Estimates of genetic variability in selected genotypes of sorghum. Madras agric. J. 88 (4/6) : 308. 57. Ponnuswamy, K., P. Subbian and N. Sankaran 2002. Integrated nutrient management for rainfed sorghum. Crop Research 23 (2): 243-246 58. Ponnuswamy, K., N. Sankaran and T.M. Thiagarajan. 2002. Weed management in sorghum based intercropping system. Madras Agric., J. 89 (7-9); p. 541-543. 59. Ponnuswamy, K., P. Subbian and N. Sankaran. 2002. Contingency management of kharif sorghum under aberrant weather conditions. Crop Research 23 (3): 419-422. 60. Veerabadhiran, P. and V. John F. Kennedy (2002). Genetic divergence in sorghum. Madras agric J. 89 (1-3) : 175-177. 61. Veerabadhiran, P., M. Suresh, R., Marimuthu, P. Ramasamy, N. Subbaraman, C. Surendran, B. Rajasekharan, K. Ponnuswamy and T. Ganapathy (2002). CO(S) 28 A high yielding short duration sorghum variety suited to Tamil Nadu conditions. Madras agric. J. 89 (10-12): 683-687. 62. Meenakshiganesan N., A. J. Deepalakshmi, C. Malliga and K. Mohana Sundaram (2003). Colour changing grains. (Tamil) Valurum Velanmai. 29 (3): 20. 63. Veerabadhiran, P. and A.J. Deepalakshmi (2003). Breeding for grain mould resistance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench). A review Agric. Rev., 24 (3) 183-189. 64. Parasuraman. P, A.K. Mani, V.P. Duraisami and M. Suresh, 2004, Research Notes Effect of phosphorus on yield and economics of Rainfed Sorghum Madras Agric. J. 91 (7-12): 503-505. 65. Ponnuswamy, K., P. Santhi and O.S. Kandasamy. 2005. Response of sorghum genotypes to varying fertility levels. National Seminar on Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture; Mar. 17-18, Annamalai University. P.195. 66. Jaya Prakash, S.P. K.R. Biji, S. Michael Gomez, K. Ganesamurthy and R. Chandra Babu 2006, Genetic diversity analysis of sorghum (sorghum biocolor L. Moench) accessions using RAPD markers. Indian J. Crop science, 2 (1-2): 109-112. 67. Audilakshmi, S., Aruna, S., Solunke, R.B., Kamatar, M.Y. Kandalkar, H.G., Gaikwad, P., Ganeshmurthy, K., Jayaraj, K., Rathnavathi, C.V., Kannababu, N., Indira, S., and Seetharama, N., 2007. Approaches to grain quality improvement in rainy season sorghum in India. Crop Protection : 26 : 630-641. 68. Deepalakshmi, A.J. and K. Ganesamurthy. 2007. Studies on genetic variability and character Association in Kharif sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench.). Indian J. Agric. Res., 41(3) :177-182. 69. Karthikeyan, M., Sandoskumar, R., Radhajayalakshmi, R., Mathiyazhagan, S., Khabbaz, S.E., Ganesamurthy, K., Selvi, B., and R. Velazhahan, 2007. Effect of formulated Zimmu (Allium cepa L. x Allium Sativum L.) extract in the management of grain mould of sorghum. J. Sci Food Agric. 87: 2495- 2501.

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70. Anitta Fanish, S., V. Geethalakshmi and K. Ponnuswamy. 2008. Validation of length of growing period developed through models for minimizing the climatic risk under dry land. Proc. of International symposium on “Water Harvesting” held at TNAU, Coimbatore from 23 to 25, June, 2008; p.122. 71. Ganesamurthy, K., D. Punitha, A.R. Muthiah and T.S. Raveendran, 2008. Characterization of sorghum germplasm for drought tolerance. Paper presented in international symposium on Water Harvesting held at TNAU, Coimbatore from 23-25 June, 2008. 72. Ganesamurthy, K., and D. Punitha. 2008. Evaluation of sorghum genotypes and grain quality management of Kharif sorghum. Paper presented in the National Seminar on Empowering grain processing sector through recent Technological intervention organized by ministry of Food processing Industries, Chennai trade centre from 25 to 26th January, 2008. 73. Ponnuswamy, K. and P. Santhi.2008. Drip fertigation for enhancing productivity in maize (Zea mays L.). Green Farming; 2 (3); Dec. 2008; p. 148-149. 74. Indhubala,M; K. Ganesamurthy and D. Punitha.2009. Sweet sorghum as a biofuel crop – National seminar on emerging trends in participatory watershed management project organized at Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 05-06 February, 2009 PP: 45. 75. Kumari Vinodhana,K., K. Ganesamurthy and D. Punitha, 2009. Genetic Variability and drought tolerant studies in Sorghum. International Journal of Plant Sciences :4(2): 460-463. 76. Ponnuswamy. K and P. Santhi 2009.Effect of spacing and N levels on growth and yield of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench). Green Farming; Mar. 2009 vol. 2 (6); p. 361-362. 77. Ponnuswamy .K., S. Arulraja and P. Muthukrishnan. 2009. Effect of drip fertigation on growth, yield and quality parameters of sweet sorghum. 3rd International Conference on “Integrated approaches to improve crop production under drought prone environments” held at Shanghai, China; Oct.11-16, 2009; p. 98 -99. 78. Ramah. K; P. Santhi and K. Ponnuswamy. 2009. Economic feasibility of drip fertigation in maize- sunflower-beet root cropping system, International Journal for Tropical Agriculture; 27 (1-2); Jan-Feb, 2009; p.131-136. 79. Hisato Okuizumi, Tomotsugu Noguchi, Tatsuya Saguchi, Takuma Fujita, Eri Nonaka, Shinsuke Yamanaka, Koffi Kombate, Subbarayan Sivakumar, Kulandaivelu Ganesamurthy, Yasufumi Murakami. 2010. Application of the Restriction Landmark Genome Scanning (RLGS) method for analysis of genetic diversity between Asian and African Sorghum, Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. 1(4) : 1144-1147, July 2010. 80. Kalpana R. 2010. Evolving efficient alternate cropping systems for irrigated uplands of Tamil Nadu ”in the National symposium on “Resource management approaches towards livelihood security” Dec 2-4, 2010 at GKVK, Bengaluru. 81. Kalpana, R. and P. Muthukrishnan. 2010 Evaluation of weeding tools in sorghum. Paper presented during the National Conference on “Challenges in weed management in agro-ecosystem: Present status and future strategies” held on 30th Nov & 1st Dec, 2010 at TNAU, Coimbatore, pp: 23-25. 82. Punitha, D; P. Subbian, K. Ganesamurthy and T.S. Raveendran.2010. Combining ability studies in sweet sorghum. Advances in Plant sciences; vol 23 No.1 June 2010. 83. Subbarayan Sivakumar, Kulandaivelu Ganesamurthy, Yasufumi Murakami. 2010. Application of the Restriction Landmark Genome Scanning (RLGS) method for analysis of genetic diversity between Asian and African Sorghum, Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding1(4) : 1144-1147, July 2010.

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. National Seminar on Challenges and innovative approaches in crop improvement on the Eve of Golden Jubilee celebrations at Agricultural college and Research Institute Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Madurai. December 16 & 17, 2014, pg-98. 99. Jayashree P.1, Selvi B.1, Sivakumar S., Kalpana R., Karthikeyan G. 2015. Heterosis and Combining Ability Analysis for Grain Yield and Yield Attributing Morpho-physiological Traits in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). (2015) Trends in Biosciences, Year: 2015, Volume: 8, Issue: 12, First page: (3005) Last page: (3009), Print ISSN: 0974-8431. Online ISSN: 0976-2485. Online published on 30 November, 2016. 100. Rajarajan. K, K. Ganesamurthy, M. Myilsamy, A. Yuvaraja, B. Selvi. 2016. Genetic Diversity of Sorghum Genotypes for Drought Tolerance Based on Morpho Physiological Traits. 2016. Madras Agric. Journal. 103(10-12).304-308, 3.98. 101. Suhaisini, B., R. Ravikesavan and A. Yuvaraja. 2016 Genetic Variability and Correlation among Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Sweet Corn. Madras Agric. J., 103 (10-12): 293-296, December 2016, 3.98. 102. Suhasini. B, R. Ravikesavan, A. Yuvaraja and A. Senthil. 2016. Heterostic potential of sweet corn hybrids for sugar content. In Proceedings of 4th Agricultural Graduate students conference 2016 on “agricultural skill development to foster the future” pg no: 279-280 (ISBN:978-93-83799-32-9). 103. Mishra, J.S., N.S. Thakur, Pushpendra Singh, V.S. Kubsad, R. Kalpana, U.N. Alse, and P. Sujathamma. 2015. Productivity, nutrient-use efficiency and economics of rainy season grain sorghum Sorghum( bicolor) as influenced by fertility levels and cultivars. Indian Journal of Agronomy. 60(1): 76-81. 104. Karthika N. and R. Kalpana (2017) HCN Content and Forage Yield of Multi-Cut Forage Sorghum under Different Organic Manures and Nitrogen Levels. Chemical Science Review and Letters 2017, 6(23), 1659-1663. 105. Kavitha. S, C. Menaka, S. Srinivasan and A. Yuvaraja, 2017. Accelerated ageing test in maize: Pattern of seed deterioration. Madras Agricultural Journal. 2017.Vol.104 (41-44), 3.98. 106. Rajarajan,K, K. Ganesamurthy, A. Yuvaraja and B. Selvi. 2017. Stay-green and other physiological traits as efficient selection criteria for grain yield under drought stress condition in sorghum Sorghum( bicolor L. Moench). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. 2017. Vol 8, No 2 (June 2017), 4.97. 107. Rajarajan Kunasekarn, Ganesamurthy Kulandaivelu and Yuvaraja Arumugam 2017, Correlation analysis for shoot/root parameters under polyethylene glycol (PEG) induced water stress in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes. 2017, International Journal of Chemical Studies 2017; 5(6): 329-331, 5.31. 108. Sanmugapriya. L., R. Kalpana and Sowmeya .S. (2017) Effect of spacing and fertilizers doses on HCN content of multicut forage sorghum (SPV 2242) under irrigated condition. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 9, Issue, 12, pp. 63117-63119, December, 2017 109. Sivamurugan. A.P, R. Ravikesavan and A. Yuvaraja, 2017. Effect of Planting Density and Nutrient Management Practices on the Performance of Maize Hybrids in Kharif Season. Chemical Science Review and Letters 2017, 6(22), 1044-1048 (NAAS: 5.21) 110. Arulselvil, S., B. Selvi and M. Pandiyan.2018. Sorghum Downy Mildew of Maize – A Review. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 7(8): 1472-1488.

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111. Rajarajan. K, K. Ganesamurthy and A. Yuvaraja, 2018. Genetic variability and diversity for shoot/root parameters under early drought stress condition in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (l.) moench) genotypes. 2018, Forage Res., 43 (4): pp. 266-269 (2018), 4.48. 112. Umakanth AV, GS Anil Kumar, KS Vinutha, Devendra Kumar Shrivastava, S Jain, BA Syed, Rao P Srinivasa Gami B, Marimuthu S, Yuvraj A, Yadava HS, Srivastava SC, Yadagiri K, Ansodariya V, Prasuna P, Vishwanath J, Anand SR, Rathore, Abhishek 2018. Identification of Ideal Locations and Stable High Biomass Sorghum Genotypes in semiarid Tropics: 2018; Sugar Tech (2018).Pp 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-017-0584-9. (NAAS rating: 6.62. Impact factor: 0.71). 113. Subramanian Rajesh, Sivaraj Preetha, Gurusamy Anand, Balasubramanian Selvi and Navaneethakrishnan Shunmugavalli. 2019. Isolation and in silico Characterization of Disease Resistance Gene Analogues (RGAs) from Minor Millets. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(1): 2773-2781. Books 1. Ganesamurthy, K., M. Ilangovan, R. Velazhahan, K. Ponnuswamy, Vilas Tonopy and N. Seetharama. 2006. Sorghum research and development in India (In Tamil). An ICAR, TNAU, NRCS and DFID Publications. Pp.100. (ISBN -81-89335-07-3). 2. Jayanthi C. and R. Kalpana. 2016. Dryland Agriculture: Principles and Practices. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi. p.319. (ISBN No. 978-93-272-6492-0). 3. Thangapandian .R, A. Yuvaraja and S. Anbumani. 2018. Role of women farmers in Social importance: Germplasm conservation and utilization by women farmers in Tamil Nadu. Ameya. Himalaya Publishing house P. Ltd. pg 188-192.(ISBN:978-93-5273-955-4). Book Chapter (ISBN) 1. R. Kalpana 2013. Scientific writing and publishing. In: Research Methodology for Crop Management Experiments. K. Velayudham, M. Balusamy, M. Mohamed Amanullah, S. Anitta Fanish and P. Gnanasoundari. (Ed.) 2013. pp: 128-139, Published by the Directorate of Crop Management, ISBN No.: 978-93-837998-01-5. 2. R. Kalpana and B. Selvi. 2013. Delineation of efficient cropping zones for sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in Tamil Nadu. In: Compendium of Papers and Abstracts : Global Consultation on Millets promotion for health and nutritional security, 18-20 Dec., 2013 (Editors: S. Rakshit et al.) pp: 116-120. Society for Millet Research, 11-127, Directorate of Sorghum Research, Hyderabad. ISBN 81-89335-47-2. 3. Jayanthi. C and R. Kalpana. 2016. Good Agricultural Practices for soil health and crop productivity. Training Lecture delivered at National Model training course on “Good Agricultural Practices for alleviating multi nutrient deficiencies in soils and plants” Pp: 21-30, Published by Dept. of SS & AC, TNAU, Coimbatore. ISBN : 978-968-423-480-2. Books (without ISBN) 1. Ganesamurthy, K., (2004). Exploitation of heterosis in sorghum. CAS training on Heterosis breeding in crop plants. CPBG, TNAU, Coimbatore pp: 183-191. 2. Ganesamurthy, K., (2004). Breeding for quality improvement in sorghum CAS training on New breeding approaches for the improvement of quality in crops. CPBG, TNAU, Coimbatore-3. pp.110. 3. Asokaraja. N., P. Devasenapathy. M. Mohamed Amanullah, K. Srinivasan, R. Kalpana and D. Ravisankar. (Ed.) 2014. Organic Farming: Approaches and Applications. Centre for Advanced Faculty Training in Agronomy, Department of Agronomy, TNAU, Coimbatore.

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4. Asokaraja. N., E. Somasundaram, M. Mohamed Amanullah, P. Devasenapathy, K. Srinivasan and R. Kalpana (Ed.) 2014. Advances in Production Technology of Millets and Pulses. Centre for Advanced Faculty Training in Agronomy, Department of Agronomy, TNAU, Coimbatore. 5. Selvi. B. 2018. Exploiting Hybrid vigour in Grain Sorghum: Recent Advances and Accomplishments in Heterosis Breeding of Crops” 3 held during 1st January to 20th February, 2018 at CPBG, TNAU, Coimbatore. 6. Yuvaraja. A. 2018. Exploiting Hybrid Vigour In Forage Sorghum-Opportunities. In CAFT training manual on “Recent Advances and Accomplishments in Heterosis Breeding of Crops” 3 held during 1st January to 20th February, 2018 at CPBG, TNAU, Coimbatore. 7. Selvi. B. and P. Veerabadhiran, 2011 Sorghum production technology, Ulzavarin Valarum Velanmai, Oct. 2011. Popular articles in local language: 7 I) Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc.)

Name Title of the award Dr. S. Sivakumar, Prof. (PBG) Recognized by TNAU, Coimbatore during 2010 for the release of the Dr. K. Ganesamoorthy Prof. (PBG) variety TNAU Sorghum variety CO 30 Dr. P. Jeyaprakash Prof. (PBG) Best poster presentation award for the paper during the Third National Plant Breeding Congress held at TNAU, Coimbatore from 7th - 9th July, 2010 Dr. R. Kalpana, Prof. (Agronomy) Konda Reddy Award for Best Research in Agronomy for 2010 Dr. B. SELVI, Prof. (PBG) Best AICRP-Sorghum Centre award Awarded during 49th Annual Dr. S. Sivakumar, Prof. (PBG) Sorghum Group Meeting, 28-30 May, 2019 at CCSHAU, Hisar Dr. A. Yuvaraja, Assoc. Prof. (PBG) Dr. D. Kavithamani, Asst. Prof. (PBG) Dr. A. Sudha, Asst. Prof. (Pathology) Dr. N. Vadivel, Asst. Prof. (Agronomy) Dr. D. Kavithamani Best poster presentation award at the national symposium on Potential crops for food and nutritional security held on 14-15th Dec. 2009 at TNAU, Coimbatore organised by ISGPB south chapter (Wellington and CPBG, TNAU, Coimbatore)

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Annexure I

Sorghum Workers-AICRP-Sorghum-Coimbatore Centre

Dr. P. Veerapadhiran Dr. K. Ganesamurthy Dr. B. Selvi Prof. (PBG) Prof. (PBG) Prof. (PBG)

Dr. S. Sivakumar Dr. A. Yuvaraja Dr. D. Kavithamani Prof. (PBG) Asst. Prof. (PBG) Asst. Prof. (PBG)

Dr. R. Kalpana Dr. N. Vadivel Dr. A. Sudha Assoc. Prof. (Agronomy)) Assoc. Prof. (Agronomy)) Asst. Prof. (Patho.)

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1. Name of the centre: Sorghum Research Station, S. D. Agricultural University, Deesa 2. Year of establishment: Station 1962; AICRP Sorghum in the year 1987 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service)

Sr. No. Name of Scientist/In charge Period 1. Dr. H. R. Mahela (Plant Breeding) June 2006 to January, 2008 2. Shri. N. V. Patel (Agronomist) 1990 to June 2010 3. Dr. S. K. Jain (Plant Breeder) 18 Jan, 2008 to 27th Feb, 2018 4. Dr. P. R. Patel (Plant Breeder) 27th Feb, 2018 to 24th April, 2018 5. Dr. R. A. Gami (Plant Breeder)* 24th April, 2018 to continue 6. Dr. S. J. Vaghela (Agronomist) 20th June, 2018 *Presently Dr. R. A. Gami, acting as in charge of AICRP (Sorghum) project

4. Achievements of the centre over years m) Releases from the centre

Name of State or S. Year of Specific features Region of the variety/ National Pedigree N. release (1or 2) adaptation hybrid (SPV/ CSV nos.) 1 Gujarat State AKR 354 2018 Good height with long and broad leaves, Gujarat Jowar 43 x SPV medium peduncle with medium long semi State 1616 compact panicle, short glum length with pearly white grains, suitable for dual purpose. n) Other technologies developed (in bullets) Nil o) Publications Research papers-16 1. Jain SK. and Patel PR. 2013. Genetic Parameters and Character Association in Single Cut Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). RRJAAS, 2:2-11. 2. Jain SK and Patel PR 2013. Multivariate analyses in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) for fodder yield and their attributes. Agriculture Science Digest, 33: 215–218. 3. Jain SK. and Patel PR 2013. Heterosis studies for yield and its attributing traits in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) moench). Forage Research, 39: 114-117. 4. Jain SK and Patel PR. 2013. Variability, correlation and path analysis studies in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Forage Research 39: 27-30. 5. Jain SK and Patel PR 2014. Combining ability and heterosis for grain yield, fodder yield and other Agronomic traits in Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 5:152-157. 6. Jain SK. and Patel PR 2015. Characters association and path analysis in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) F1s and their parents. Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 16:107-110.

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7. Jain SK. and Patel PR 2016. Genetic variability in parent and crosses of dual sorghum Characters association and path analysis in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) F1s and their parents. Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 8:257-261. 8. Jain SK and Patel PR 2016. An assessment of combining ability and heterosis for yield and yield attributes in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) M.]. Green Farming 7:791-794. 9. Jain SK and Patel PR. 2016. Combining ability and gene action for yield and other quantitative traits in half diallel crosses of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. The Bioscan, 11 (2):1027-1031. 10. Jain SK and Patel PR. 2016. Genetic diversity and principal component analysis for fodder yield and their component traits in genotypes of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Annals and Arid Zone, 55 (1&2): 17-23. 11. Jain SK and Patel PR. 2016. Principal component and cluster analysis in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Research. 2 (42): 90-95. 12. Jain, SK and Patel PR. 2016. Genetic parameters and character associations for yield and yield contributing traits in dual sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. GAU Research Journal, 42 (2): 66-72. 13. Jain, SK 2017. Sweet sorghum: An alternative for bio ethanol production. Indian Farmer. 4 (11): 865-87. 14. Y.D. Patel, R. N. Patel, R.A. Gami, P.R. Patel and N.R. Parmar. 2018. Study of per se performance and heterosis for yield and its attributing traits in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Research. 44(2): 81-85. 15. Y. D. Patel, R. N. Patel, R.A. Gami, P.R. Patel and Y. A. Viradiya. 2018. Gene action and combining ability analysis for yield and its attributing traits in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Research. 44 (3): 167-171. 16. D.P. Rathod, R.A. Gami, R.M. Chauhan, K.G. Kugashiya and R.N. Patel. 2019. Genetic Analysis in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Research. 45 (3): 197-202. Popular/Review articles in local language: 13 Abstract published in National Seminar / Symposia / Workshop /Conference p) Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc.) Recognition Name of Scientist Title of Award Year Sponsored Dr. S.K. Jain Best article award (IInd) 2015-16 Jawar Sorsbh patrika from IIMR Hyderabad Photos

Dr. S.K. Jain Dr. P.R. Patel Dr. S.J. Vaghela Agronomist Dr. R.A. Gami Plant Breeder Plant Breeder (20th June, 2018) Plant Breeder (18 Jan 2008 to 27th Feb 2018) (27th Feb 2018 to 24th April 2018) (24th April 2018 to till date)

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1. Name of the centre: DHARWAD 2. Year of establishment: 1969 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) Photos Annexure I

Sl. No. Position No. Name Period

1 Senior Breeder 01 Dr. N.B. Kajjari Upto 1977 Dr. J.V. Goud 1968-1969 Dr. R. Parameshwarappa 1977 to 1982 Dr. T. Swamy Rao 1982 to 1984 Shri. M.S. Joshi 1984 to 1987 Dr. B.M. Khadi 13-07-1987 to 25-10-1987 Shri. M.S. Joshi 11-11-1987 to 19-04-1991 Dr. R. Parameshwarappa 19-04-1991 to 05-10-1995 Dr. N.Y. Nayakar 05-10-1995 to 07-04-2003 Dr. M.Y. Kamatar 01-02-2004 to 01-07-2011 Dr. S.T. Kajjidoni 01-07-2011 to 10-12-2018 Dr. N.G. Hanamaratti 10-12-2018 to till date

2 Assistant Breeder 01 Dr. A. Puttarudrappa 1977 to 1982 Dr. H. Shivanna 1984 to 14-02-1992 Dr. R.C. Jagadeesh 14-02-1992 to 10-06-1992 Dr. M.Y. Kamatar 11-06-1992 to 01-02-2004

3 Agronomist 01 Dr. L.A. Dixit Upto 1977 Dr. S.A. Hosamani 1977 to Aug 1987 Dr. M.D. Kachapur 14-08- 1987 to 31-5-2001 Dr. V.V. Angadi 04-06-2001 to 20-6-2003 Dr. S.S. Angadi 20-06-2003 to 15-09-2009 Dr. V.S. Kubsad 05-10-2009 to 30-06-2019 Dr. T.T. Bandiwaddar 01-07-2019 to till date

4 Assistant Agron- 01 Shri. P. Ramanagoud 09-12-1977 to 31-12-1977 omist Dr. C.S. Hunshal 01-04-1984 to 17-06-1984 Shri. M.V. Kulkarni 18-06-1984 to 19-12-1984 Shri. R.V. Patil 01-11-1985 Shri. B.S. Goudaraddi 1987

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5 Asst. 01 Dr. K.A. Kulkarni 1977 to 1982 Entomologist Mr. L. Krishna Naik 1984 to 26-04-1987 Dr. I.G. Hiremath 27-04-1987 to Aug 1998 Dr. V.P. Deshpande 12.9. 1998 to 30.9.2003 Dr. Shekharappa 01-10-2003 to 21-10-2015 Dr. D.N. Kambrekar 21-10-2015 to 14-06-2017 Dr. H.M. Shaila 15-06-2017 till date

6 Pathologist 01 Dr. Balasubramanya Upto 1977 Dr. K.H. Anahosur 05-02-1978 to 1990 Dr. Shrikant Kulkarni 06-02-1978 Dr. R.Vi. Hiremath 1987 to Dec, 1995 Shri. G.M. Padaganur Jan 1996 to 2004 Dr. M.G. Palaxappa 31-04-2004 to 04-06-2004 Dr. Y.D. Narayana 05-06-2004 31-03-2013 Dr. S.N. Chattannavar 08-07-2016 to till date

7 Physiologist 01 Dr. H.R. Parvatikar 1982 to 1989 Dr. B.B. Channappagoudar Dec. 1989 to 05-01-1998 Dr. V.P. Chimmad 06-01-1998 to 31-03-2001

Supporting staff

1 Field Assistants 04 (till 1. H.N. Lokur 1977 to 31-5-2009 1995) 2. G.D. Mulagund 1977 to 1982 3. C. Shiddappa 1977 to 1981 4. G.K. Kalyanavar 1977 to 13-12-1982 5. M.P. Deshpande 21.12.1981 to 31.3.2006 6. R.S. Patil 1982 to 14-05-1997 7. M. Sheshadri 1984 to 1985 8. S.B. Gadgin 1990 9. P.B. Magadi 02-06-1997 to 31-08-1998 10. M.R. Gutti 1995 to 11-7-2014 11. K.C. Hiremath 26.6.2000 to 28.2.2007 12. D.B. Patgar 28.6.2004 to 30.4.2008 13. V.G. Hullatti 10-8-2007 to 31-5-2016 14. I.M. Kammar 21-11-2007 to Aug 2018 15. M.R. Nagarahalli 5-09-2017 to 31-05-2018 16. Ravindranath Jamunal 6-9-2014 till date 17. B.B. Venkatapur 14-10-2015 till date 18. Vidyadhar Jamadar 10-08-2018 till date

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5. Achievements of the centre over years q) Releases from the centre

State or Name of S. National Year of release/ Specific features the variety/ Pedigree Region of adaptation No. (SPV/ CSV notification No. (1or 2) hybrid nos.) 1 SB 1066 Selection of 1976.S.O,205 (E) Early and dwarf variety Scanty rain fall areas purdus line dt.9.4.1985 2 SB-1079 Shallu x CS 3541 1979, S.O,19 (E) Tolerant to foliar diseases Assured rainfall areas Dt. 14.1.1982 of Karnataka 3 SB 905 Out cross from 1981,540 (E) Tolerant to rust, charcoal rot, Assured rainfall areas Kalagonda Dt. 24.7.1985 tall variety of Karnataka 4 CSH 10 SPH-196 296A x SB 1085 1986,867 (E) Dual purpose Kharif hybrid Kharif sorghum tracts Dt. 26.11.86 of India 5 CSH 12R SPH-218 296A x M 148-138 1985,867 (E) High yielding Rabi hybrid Rabi sorghum tracts Dt. 26.11.1986 of India 6 CSH 14 SPH-468 AKMS 14A 1996,386 (E) Early and dwarf hybrid Scanty rainfall areas of X AKR 150 Dt. 15.5.1993 Karnataka 7 DSV 1 (SB1066xCS 3541) 1989,639 (E) Short duration Kharif variety Scanty rainfall areas of Dt. 15.05.90 Karnataka 8 DSV 2 SPV-462 (IS2947xSPV 232) 1993, S.O 867 (E) Dual purpose & multiple Assured rainfall areas x CO 22 Dt. 26.11.86 disease resistant Kharif variety of Karnataka 9 DSV 3 ICSV-745 SPV 692xA 6250- 1993 S. O(E) Midge resistant Kharif variety Midge endemic areas 4-1-1-1 Dt. 1.1.1996 of Karnataka 10 DSV 5 GRS-1 Selection from 1996, S.O (647(E) Charcoal rot resistant Rabi Irrigated Rabi areas of (GRS-1) Natte maldandi Dt6. 9.9.1997 variety Karnataka 11 DSV-4 9-13 E36-1 x SPV 86 1998, S.O 401(E) Charcoal rot resistant Rabi Rabi tracts of Dt. 15.5.1998 variety Karnataka 12 SSV 74 PAB 74 2000 Green fodder & suitable for Sorghum growing ethanol production areas of Karnataka 13 DSH 3 SB 401 A x SB 2002 Dual purpose rainy season Assured rainfall areas 7001 hybrid of Karnataka 14 DSH 4R SB 401 A x SPV S002,SO 937 (E) Drought tolerant Rabi hybrid Rabi sorghum tracts of 570 Dt. 4.9.2002 Karnataka 15 CSV 15 SPV 475 x SPV 2002,SO 340(E) Dual purpose Kharif variety Assured rainfall areas 462 Dt. 20.5.1996 of Karnataka 16 DSV 6 SPV-1746 Somapur local x O.S. 2187(E) Dual purpose and grain mold Assured rainfall areas (CSV-26) SB 410 dt. 27/08/2009 tolerant variety of Karnataka 17 CSH 30 SPH-1655 415A x CB33 Adopted during Early maturing, grain mold Kharif tracts of 2013 tolerant hybrid Karnataka 18 SPV 2217 SPV-2217 Progeny of Gundu S.O_1379(E) Bold seeded, tolerant to Rabi tracts of Jola x IS29404 dt. 27-03-2018 charcoal rot, non lodging with Karnataka good stay green fodder quality 19 CSV-37 SPV-2366 ICSV-70 X ICSV- S.O. 3220(E) High yielding and early Zone II comprising 112-5 dt. 05-09-2019 maturing variety with Karnataka, M.P. tolerance to grain mold. Maharashtra & Gujarat 20 CSV-42 SPV-2423 DSV-2 x SVD Released by VIC High yielding and early Zone II comprising 9607 during 2018-19 maturing variety with Karnataka, M.P. tolerance to grain mold. Maharashtra & Gujarat

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r) Other technologies developed: i) Sorghum Production Technologies: 1. Early sowing in the last week of May to end of June for Kharif sorghum and September 15 to October 15 for rabi sorghum is optimum.

2. Seed (1kg) soaking in 1.5 litre solution of 0.5% KNO3 (8 g) or 2% CaCl2 (30 g) for 8 hours followed by shade drying promotes better seed germination, seedling vigour and induces drought tolerance capacity. 3. Treating seeds with biofertilizers like Azospirillum @ 200 g/3kg seeds (Asymbiotic N fixing bacteria) increased the grain yields to the extent of about 12 to 15 per cent and also N requirement of crop could be reduced by about 20-25 per cent. 4. Maintaining 100% plant population (1.50 lakh/ha) is essential for achieving higher productivity. 5. Farm yard manure @ 5 t/ha needs to be applied to soil 15-20 days well in advance of sowing and mix well in soil. 6. Sow the crop at 45 cm row spacing and 15 cm between plants with the help of seed-cum-fertilizer drill at a depth of 2.5 to 5 cm.

7. A fertilizer dose of 100:75:25 kg N,P2O5,K2O/ha to Kharif sorghum (50% N and K along with full dose of P fertilizers at sowing and remaining 50% N and K should be given as top dressing at 30 days

after sowing) and 50:25 kg N,P2O5/ha to rabi sorghum at sowing found optimum for getting higher

yields. Mix ZnSO4 @ 15kg/ha with well powdered FYM in equal proportion and apply to crop at sowing with the help of draw tube attached to drill. 8. Kharif sorghum is sown in paired rows at 30-60-30 cm spacing i.e., the spacing between two sorghum rows is 30 cm and between two pairs is 60 cm. Then a furrow is opened in between two pairs with the help of a bullock drawn wooden plough at last intercultivation (21 to 25 days after sowing). This method of sowing helps in diverting the excess water through furrow in the year of heavy rainfall. On the other hand, in low rainfall year, it conserves the water in soil and made available to crop. Thus helps in increasing the crop yields. 9. In Kharif, Compartment bunding of 5m x 5m size are to be formed with the help of a wooden plough after 3 weeks of sowing. This helps in rain water conservation and the same is made available to crop avoiding moisture stress. 10. In rabi season, moisture is the major limiting factor and the crop experiences terminal stress leading to lower crop yields. Thus, moisture conservation helps the crop to overcome the moisture stress to a major extent. Hence the compartments of 5m x 5m size are to be formed with help of bullock drawn wooden plough immediately after sowing which helps in moisture conservation in soil leading to higher yields. 11. In Kharif sorghum, mulching with crop residues, weeds biomass etc., help in soil moisture conservation apart from suppressing the weeds growth and also helps in conserving soil moisture by reducing evaporation loss of soil water, which in turn available to crop. 12. Irrigate the crop once in 8 days in light soils and once in 15 days in heavy soils depending upon soil and climate at grand growth, ear emergence and grain filling stages are the critical growth stages. 13. Pre-emergence spraying of Atrazine @ 1 kg ai/ha after sowing controls all the weeds propagated by seeds upto 25-30 days after sowing.

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14. For striga control, deep ploughing followed by crop rotation with cotton, water stagnation for 2 days during striga flowering and spraying of 2,4-D @ 2.5 kg/ha herbicide will minimize the incidence. 15. In transitional belt of Dharwad, short duration pulses/potato/peas for vegetables in Kharif followed by rabi sorghum in rabi is a popular and high remunerative cropping sequence. 16. Sequential cropping of Kharif hybrid sorghum followed by bengalgram or safflower is more remunerative than sole sorghum cropping. 17. Intercropping of Kharif hybrid sorghum + red gram (2:1 row ratio) and cowpea / Dolichos as green fodder with Kharif sorghum in 2:2 row ratio is a common practice and has been found more profitable. 18. In Greengram-Rabi sorghum sequence cropping, application of 34 kg N (instead of 50 kg N) and 25

kg P2O5/ha to rabi sorghum helps in reducing cost on N fertilizer by 40% and results in higher net returns. 19. Paired row planting of Kharif sorghum at 30-60-30 cm spacing with opening a furrow between pairs at 25-30 DAS (after last inter cultivation) proves profitable compared to normal sowing during low and high rainfall years (Kharif). 20. Grow mungbean during Kharif with all package of practices followed by Rabi sorghum during Rabi.

Apply 34 kg N (instead of 50 kg N) and 25 kg P2O5/ha to sorghum which helps in reducing N doze by 33% and higher net returns. 21. Application of RDF found most critical input in enhancing the grain and fodder yield in rabi sorghum followed by weed control and plant protection measures. 22. Fortification of organics with iron and zinc in rabi sorghum @ 7.5 kg/ha each along with RDF resulted in higher grain and fodder yield. The zinc and iron content in grain increased to an extent of 6 and 8.1% respectively. While in fodder, it is 8 and 4% respectively over RPP. 23. Seed priming with KNO3 (0.5%) recorded significantly higher grain yield of 30.35 q/ha as compared to others except CaCl2 (2%) with which it at par. The same treatment recorded significantly higher gross returns (Rs. 76,740/ha), net returns (Rs. 45,198/ha) and B:C ratio (2.43) as compared to others. ii) Sorghum Pathology Downy Mildew 1. An immune line DMRS-1 has been developed and has been tested in USA, Nigeria and Argentina, found to immune to downy mildew and is being used in disease resistance breeding program. 2. Similarly QL-3 has been found to be immune for downy mildew and is used in breeding program. 3. It has been found that ‘N’ application has no effect on downy mildew whereas higher dose of ‘P’ up to 60 kg/ha increases the disease. 4. Efficient chemical control has been achieved by seed treatment with Metalaxyl @ 1 g. a. i. /kg seed followed by one spray (1 g. a.i. / l) 30 days after sowing. Foliar diseases 5. Among all foliar diseases, rust is the most severe one both in kharif and rabi seasons. Anthracnose, zonate leaf spot, sooty stripe and blight are secondary importance. 6. Chemical control with mancozeb @ 0.2% has been found more effective for controlling rust. Combination of mancozeb 0.2% + carbendizem 0.05% controls rust, anthracnose and zonate leaf spot.

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Multiple disease resistance: 7. Dharwad is hot spot for foliar diseases, thus screening against major foliar diseases is very important. Some of the important lines which have been found multiple disease resistance are, I8283. IS-3443, IS-3541, IS-3547, M-36257 and IS-14332. Grain Molds and Ergot 8. Grain mold is limiting factor in the cultivation of kharif sorghum, in view these, chemical control with carbendazim 0.05% + mancozeb (0.2%) twice after anthesis at 15 days interval reduced grain mold and improved germination. The mycotoxigenic fungi viz; Fusarium and Aspergillus associated to an extent of 43.20 and 3.80%, from farmer fields, 36.85 and 18.73% from market samples and 21.50 and 45.0% from feed and 3.50 and 8.30% from storage samples. 9. For ergot disease, three years of research has shown that June sowing escapes the disease and crop sown during July and August suffer from ergot. 10. High ergot incidence of 68.98% in 15 July planting was influenced by low temperature of 20oC and higher relative humidity(90.50%) followed by cloudy weather with intermittent rains during September and October which coincided anthesis and flowering stage of the crop. Charcoal rot 11. It has been found that the crop sown during September and first fortnight of October suffers more from this disease. 12. Lines such as E-36-1, SPV-249, SPV-428 and SPV-488 were identified as good sources of resistance. Crosses between E-36-1 and SPV 86 were initiated and among several selections, 9-13 was found to be high yielding and resistant to charcoal rot and during 1997 it was released as DSV-4. Compatibility with seed dressing insecticides. 13. Metalaxyl (25 WP and 35 SD) + Thiram + BHC were compatible without affecting seedling emergence and controlled downy mildew. 14. Captafol + carbofuran seed dress, carbendezem + Carbofuran seed dress were compatible and gave simultaneous control of seed rotting and shoot fly. New diseases Maize stripe virus was observed sporadically and 5-4-1 recorded the disease to an extent of 4.40 per cent. iii) Sorghum Entomology: 1. Developed poison bait technique for the management of armyworm. 2. Developed DSV-3, a midge resistant variety. 3. Seed treatment with imidacloprid70WS 5 gm/kg. 4. Difuran 3G is a chemical alternative to furadon 3G. 5. Application of malathion 5% dust @ 25 kg /ha for aphid management. 6. Spraying endosulfan 1 ml/lt + 2500LE NPV/ ha against army worm. 7. Spraying 5% Pongamia pinnata or Vitex negundo leaf extract for the control of sorghum aphid.

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8. Identified promising natural enemies of key pests of Dharwad region. 9. Evolved mass production techniques of important natural enemies for field release. 10. Release of Trichogramma chilonis @ 12.50 lakh/ha was found effective against shoot fly. 11. Release of Trichogramma chilonis @ 10.00 lakh/ha was found effective against Helicoverpa armigera. 12. Release of Chrysoperla carnea @ 2 lakh/ha was found effective against both shoot fly and aphids. 13. Seed soaking with Endosulfan (0.07%) followed by release of Chrysoperla cornea was effective in checking shoot fly and aphid. 14. Release of Cotesia flavipes @ 50000 lakh/ha was found effective against army worm. 15. The facultative fungi Nomuraea rileyi @ 1glt was found superior in checking army worm and H. armigera. 16. The dust formulation of Ha NPV 100 LE/ acre was found superior against H. armigera. 17. Shoot fly control by soil application of carbofuran 3 G @ 30 kg / ha or phorate 10 G @ 40 kg/ha before sowing. 18. Shoot fly control by seed treatment with imidocloprid 70 WS @ 10 g/kg of seed.

19. Shoot fly control by seed soaking with Endosulfan 35 EC (0.07%) + CaCl2 (2%) for 8 hours. 20. Shoot fly control by Endosulfan 35 EC (0.07%) spray at 7 and 14 days after germination. 21. Shoot fly control through seed treatment with chlorpyriphos 20 EC@15ml/kg of seed. 22. Spraying of 5% Pongamia pinnata or Vitex negundo leaf extract for the control of sorghum aphid. 23. Spraying Nomuraea rileyi @ 108 cfu/gm was effective against armyworm and Helicoverpa armigera. 24. Among different varieties of sorghum screened for mass multiplication of insect pathogens viz., Nomuraea rileyi, Metarhizium anisopliae and Verticillium lecanii, M-35-1 was found superior and comparable with rice. 25. Seed treatment with Thiomethoxam 70 WS @ 3g/kg of seed and spraying of Endosulfan 35 EC @ 2 ml /l, at 30 days after sowing was found effective in managing shoot fly. 26. Seed treatment with Thiomethoxam 70 WS @ 3g/kg of seed and spraying of NSKE @ 5 ml /l, at 30 days after sowing was found effective in managing shoot fly. 27. High seed rate (10 kg/ha) and thinning at 21 days after emergence of seedlings was found most economical in reducing the shoot fly incidence (40 per cent). 28. Carbofuron 3G soil application followed by NSKE 5% spray mitigates shoot fly. 29. Among different biodynamics panchagavya @ 3% in combination with NSKE@5% was found best in mitigating shoot fly after carbofuron 3G soil application. 30. Among different indigenous technologies Garlic 5% spray was found best in mitigating shoot fly after carbofuron 3G soil application. 31. Evaluation of different organics indicated that application of Azospirillum @10 kg/ha was effective in managing shootfly and was found next best to carbofuron 3G. 32. Evaluation of different baits in traps indicated that fishmeal+Dichlorvos can reduce dead heart upto 65%. 33. Seed treatment with different organics proved to inferior to chemical control in the management of shoot fly.

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34. A Foliar spray of NSKE 5% and Azagro 5% at 3,6,9 DAE, 6,9,12 DAE and 3,6,9,12 DAE were found to be the critical time of application for the mgt, of shootfly however found much inferior to chemical control. 35. Spinosad @ 0.1 ml/l was found effective in the management of Ear head caterpillars but found on par with Malathion 5D. 36. Sweet flag powder @ 1%, NSK powder, custard seed powder@5% were found effective inthe management of rice weevil in pop sorghum. 37. The larval parasitoid C. flavipes was the key mortality factor for stem borer larvae Metarhizium anisopliae (1´1011conidia/ha), Bacillus thuringiensis (1 g/l), NSKE (5%) and nimbecidine (5 ml/l) were the most effective bio pesticides for stem borer management. 38. The insecticides Carbofuron, Cypermethrin, Lambda cyhalothrin, Imidacloprid and aetamaprid were found effective against shoot fly. The insecticides dimethoate and Quinolphos were found toxic to sorghum at recommended doses. Publications (Research Papers, Books, Book Chapters etc.) A. Research papers- 96 Anand, Y and S. T. Kajjidoni 2014, Genetic enhancement of grain size and other productivity related traits through induced variability in kharif sorghum. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 27: 121-124. Angadi, S.S and Raut, M.S., 2010, Effect of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on growth and yield of rabi sorghum. Env. and Ecology, 28(3B): 2093-2095. Angadi, S.S. and Ravikumar, S, 2010, Effect of in-situ soil moisture conservation practices, nutrient and genotype interactions on growth and yield of rabi sorghum. Env. and Ecology, 28 (3B): 209-210. Angadi, V.V., Hugar, A.y. and Basavaraj, B., 2003, Evaluation of Promising kharif sorghum genotypes for their yield potential and fertility response. Karnataka J. Agri. Sci., 17(3): 539-541. Angadi, V.V., Hugar, A.y. and Basavaraj, B., 2003, Influence of Potassium on Rabi sorghum genotypes. Karnataka J. Agri. Sci., 17(3): 557-558. Angadi, V.V., Hugar, A.y. and Basavaraj, B., 2003, Response of rabi sorghum genotypes to different fertility levels. J. Farm Sci., 17(3): 2004. Anilkumar, A. H. and Kubsad, V. S., 2017. Effect of fortification of organics with iron and zinc on growth, yield and economics of rabi sorghum. J. Farm Sci., 30(4): 547-549. Anita, V. Sable, Shekharappa, 2010, Determination of critical stage of management of shoot fly through botanicals in sorghum, Journal of Eco- friendly Agriculture 5(2): 166-169. Anita, V. Sable, Shekharappa, G.M. Patil, R.K. Patil, Y.N. Hawaldar, 2010, Management of shoot fly Atherigona soccata Rondani through seed treatment with organics in late sown sorghum, Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 23(2): 369-371. Anita, V. Sable and Shekharappa, 2011, Ecofriendly management of sorghum shootfly, Atherigona soccata Rondani through seed treatment, J. Eco-friendly Agri. 6(1): 37-40. Arunkumara C.G., Bheemanna M. and Shaila H.M., 2017. Field evaluation of insecticides for management of spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on maize. J. Entomol and Zool. Studies, 5(5): 1719-1723.

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Arunkumara C.G., Bheemanna M., Shaila H.M., Raju Teggelli and Sreedevi Chavan, 2018. Biology of spotted stem borer Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on artificial diet.J. Entomol. and Zool. Studies, 6(5): 685-688. Audilakshmi, S, Das I.K, Ghorade, R.B., Mane, P.N., Kamatar, M.Y., Narayan, Y.D and Seetharama, N, 2011, Genetic improvement of sorghum for grain mold resistance: 1 Performance of sorghum recombinant inbred lines for grain mold resistance across environments. Crop Protection, 30(7): 753-758. Bangaremma S. Wadeyarand Kajjidoni S.T. 2014. Genetic Variability and Diversity studies in the progenies derived from irradiation and recombination in desi cotton. Plant Archives. 14:711-716. Chavan, U.D., S.T. Kajjdoni, M.S. Shinde, U.S. Dalvi, S.V. Nirmal, V.R. Patil, V.R. Awari, G.H. Pawar and Jadhav, A.S. 2017. Nutritional Quality of Newly Developed Kharif Sorghum Genotypes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 6(12): 1-9. Chavan, U.D., S.T. Kajjdoni, M.S. Shinde, U.S. Dalvi, S.V. Nirmal, V.R. Awari, V.R. Patil, G.H. Pawar and Jadhav, A.S. 2017. Regional Effect on Nutritional Quality of Sorghum Genotypes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 6(10): 380-389. Chavan, U.D., S.T. Kajjdoni, M.S. Shinde, U.S. Dalvi, S.V. Nirmal, V.R. Patil, V.R. Awari, G.H. Pawar and Jadhav, A.S. 2017. Regional Effect on Nutritional Quality of Sorghum Hybrid Genotypes. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 6(11): 75-85. Deepthi, Jose, Shekharappa and Patil R.K., 2008, Evaluation of Biorational pesticides for the management of stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe in sweet sorghum, Karnataka J. Agri. Sci., 21(2): 293-293. Deshpande, V.P., Kamata, M.Y., Kathnalli, D.S., Malleshappa, S.M and Nayakar, N.Y, 2003, Screening of sorghum genotypes against shoot fly. Indian J. Plant protection, 31(1): 90-93. Spurthi,G.S, Shekharappa, R.K. Patil, M.S. Puttanatvar and G.K. Ramegouda, 2009, Effect of intercropping on the incidence of stem borer and armyworm in sorghum. J. Ent. Res. 333(1): 89-92. Gangarathnamme, B.S. Rayar, S.G. Patil, R.R. Shekharappa and S.S. Adiver, 2005, Effect of wet shoot feeding and frequencies on the economic traits of silkworm, Bombyx Mori L. Karnataka Journal of Agric. Sci., 18: 685-690. Ghorade, S. T. Kajjidoni, B. G. Solanki5, B. D. Biradar and Prabhakar, 2014 GGE biplot analysis of genotype × environment interaction in rabi grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], Indian J. Genet., 74(4) Suppl., 558-563. Hiremath, I.G. and Bhuti, S.G. and Lingappa, S., 1995, Imidacloprid a new promising seed dress for the management of sorghum shootfly. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci.,8(2): 163-167. Kachapur, M.D., Roodagi, L.I and Chitapur, B.M., 2002, Effect of salinity stress on pop sorghum cultivars. Karnataka Journal of Agric. Sci., 14(3):573-577. Kachapur, M.D., Roodagi, L.I., Chittapur, B.M and Basavaraj, B., 2001, Influence of Vermicompost on the productivity of Kharif sorghum. Karnataka Journal of Agric. Sci., 14(3):779-780. Kamatar, M.Y., Arati Yadawad, N.Y. Nayakar and S.G. Savita, 2009, Genetic variability studies in sorghum F1 s involving sorghum downy mildew resistant lines. Plant Arcives 9(2): 785-787. Kamata, M.Y., Patil A.M., Arati Yadawad., Salimath, P.M and Swamy Rao T., 2010, Correlation and path analysis in parents a d hybrids for resistance to sorghum shoot fly (Atherigona soccata Rondani), International journal of Plant Sci. 5(2):399-403.

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Kamatar, M.Y, Arati Yadawad, Shekharappa and S.G. Bhuti 2009. Host plant resistance Vs. insecticidal control of sorghum midge. Plant Arcives, 9(2): 831-833. Kamatar, M.Y, Patil, A.M., Salimath, P.M, T. Swamy Rao and Yadawad, Arati 2010. Screening for resistance to shoot fly in winter sorghum accession. Plant Archives 10(1): 333-337. Kamatar, M.Y. and Chimmad, V.P., 2004, valuation of released hybrids and varieties for physiological indices in rabi sorghum. Karnataka J Agric. Sci.17(1): 97-99. Kamatar, M.Y. and Nayakar, N.Y. 2004, DSH 4R, Drought tolerant post rainy sorghum hubrid for Karnataka. Karnataka J Agric. Sci. 17(1): 46-51. Kamatar, M.Y., Hiremath, R.V. and Palakshappa, M.G., 2000, Development of charcoal rot resistant variety for Karnataka. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci.13(2):376-379. Kamatar, M.Y., Salimath, P.M., Ravikumar, R.L and Swamy Rao T, 2003, Heterosisi for biochemical traits governing resistance to shoot fly in sorghum. Indian J. Genet, 63(2):124-127. Kamatar, M.Y., 2000, Variability, genetic and biochemical studies on resistance to shootfly in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci.,13(3):80. Kamatar, M.Y., B.D. Biradar and Parameshwarppa Gowd 1998, A dual purpose Sorghum variety SPV 462 for North Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 11(4): 1058-1060. Kamatar, M.Y., Chetty, M.B. and Salimath, P.M. 2003 Physiological basis of shoot fly resistance in sorghum Indian J. Plant Physiol. Special 8(1):138-143. Kamatar, M.Y., Nayakar, N.Y., Ravikumar, R.L., Channappagoudar, B.B., Hiremath, I.G. and Palakshappa, M.G., 2000, A dual purpose Sorghum hybrid for North Karnataka. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci.13(2):306-311. Kamatar, M.Y., Salimath, P.M., 2003, Morphological traits associated with resistance to sorghum shoot fly. Indian. J. Plant protection, 31(1): 71-73. Kamatar, M.Y., Salimath, P.M. and Swamy Rao T, 2004, Combining ability for biochemical traits governing resistance to sorghum shoot fly. Indian. J. Genetics and plant breeding 63(2):124-127 · Khidrapure, R.M., Kubsad, V.S. and Priya, H.R., 2015. Effect of split application of nitrogen on biometric growth parameters, nitrogen use efficiency and yield of kharif sorghum. Research in Environment and Life Sciences, 8(2):167-170. Kubsad, V. S., 2018. Response of rabi sorghum genotypes to different fertility levels under rainfed conditions. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 7(10):3282-3286. Kubsad, V.S., Potdar, M. P. and Kambrekar, D. N., 2017. Yield and quality of forage sorghum as influenced by intercropping systems and nitrogen levels. Trends in Biosci., 10(24):5101-5105. M.Y. Kamatar, Arati Yadawad, N.Y. Nayakar and S.G. Savita, 2009, Combining ability Studies for Grain yield and its components in sorghum (Sorghum Biocolor (L.) Moench) involving sorghum downy mildew resistant lines, Plant Archives,.9(2): 795-799. Macro Thines, Markus Goker, Sabine Telle, Malcolm Ryley, Kusum Mathur, Narayan, Y.D, Otmar Spring, Thakur, R.P., 2008. Phylogenetic relationships of graminicolous downy mildews based on cox2 sequence data. Mycological Research, 112: 345-351. Mishra, J.S., Thakur, N. S. Pushpendra Singh, Kubsad, V.S., Kalpana, R., Alse, U.N. and Sujathamma, P., 2015. Productivity, nutrient use efficiency and economics of rainy-season grain sorghum as influenced by fertility levels and cultivars. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 60(1):76-81.

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Mishra, J.S., Thakur, N.S., Singh Puspendra, Kubsad, V.S., Kalpana, R., Alse, U.N. and Nemade, S.M., 2014. Tillage and integrated nutrient management in rainy season grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolar). Indian Journal of Agronomy. 59(4):619-623. Naik, M.I., Hiremath. I.G., Salimath. P.M., Mallapur. C.P. and Shivanna. G.K., 1995, Stability studies on sorghum midge, Contarinia sorghicola (Coq.) resistance. Mysore J. Agric. Sci., 29: 244-247. Narayan, Y.D and Muniyappa, V, 2003, Detection of maize stripe virus in different parts of sorghum plant and seed by Penicillinase based direct antigen- coated enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Indian Phytopathology, 56(1): 68-71. Narayan, Y.D., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Anahosur, K.H. 2002, Infection of Peronoslerospora sorghi at different stages of sorghum. Indian Phytopathology, 55(2): 203-205. Narayan, Y.D., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Pande, S. 2002. Source of resistance to sorghum downy mildew. Journal of Mycology and Plant pathology, 32(2): 213-218. Nidagundi, J.M, Patil S.S., Salimath, P.M, Kajjidon ST, Patil BC and Hegde MG (2012) Genetic analysis of Seed cotton yield and its component traits in Gossypium hirsutum L. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 25:260-261. Nidagundi, J.M, Patil S.S, Salimath PM, Kajjidoni ST, Patil, B.C. and Hedge MG (2012) Heterobeltosis in multiple environments for seed cotton yield and yield attributes in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 25(3):301-304. Ningara, j.P. Madiwalar and Shekharappa, 2015, Studies on phytotoxicity of chemicals insecticides in Kharif sorghum. Karnataka J. Agic. Sci., 28(1):110-111. Padmashree, N. K. Sridhar and S. T. Kajjidoni,2014,Combining ability studies in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] for yield and quality parameters. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 27: 449-453. Palakshappa, M.G and Hiremath, R.V, 2003, Symptomatology of zonate leaf spot of sorghum causes by Glococercaspara sorghi. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 16(3): 408-1-412. Palakshappa, M.G. and Hiremath R.V. 2002, Symptamatology of zonate leaf spot of sorghum caused by Glececospora sorghi. Karnataka Journal of Agric. Sci, 16(3): 413:415. Palakshappa, M.G. and Hiremath, R.V.2001, Screening of sorghum genotypes for zonate leaf spot of sorghum. Plant pathology Newsletter. 19:15. Palakshappa,M.G. and Padaganur, G.M, 2002, Reaction of rabi sorghum genotypes for resistance to grain moulds. Plant pathology news letter, 20:19. Palakshappa M.G. and Padaganur. G.M. 2002, Promising resistant sources for charcoal rot and rust of rabi sorghum. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 15(4):641-645. Palakshappa, M.G. and Sharmila, A.S and PAdaganur, G.M. 2003, Development of sorghum genotypes resistance to grain moulds. Karnataka Journal of Agric. Sci, 16(3): 408:412. Palakshappa, M.G., Hiremath, R.V. and Naik, K.S. 2002, Effect of leaf extracts on sporulation of Glececospora sorghi, Plant pathology Newsletter, 20:21. Palakshappa, M.G., Hiremath, R.V. and Naik, K.S. 2002, Effect of PH and temperature on growth of Glececospora sorghi. Plant pathology Newsletter, 20:21. Palakshappa, M.G, Hiremath, R. V., Sharmila, A.S, and Padaganur, G.M, 2003, Development of sorghum resistant to grain moulds. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 16(3): 413-415. Palakshappa, M.G. and Chetana, B.S. 2001, Effect of antiheading chemicals on fungal flora of sorghum. Plant pathology Newsletter. 19:16.

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Parameshwarappa, SG, Salimath PM, Upadhyaya HD, Patil SS and Kajjidoni ST (2012) Genetic Variability studies in mini core collections of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under different environments. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 25(3):305-308. Parameshwarappa SG, Salimat PM, Upadhyaya HD, Kajjidoni ST and Patil SS (2012) Heterosis in relation to genetic divergence in minicore collections of chickpea. Indian J. Genet, 72(3):303-308. Parameshwarappa, S.G, Salimath PM, Upadhyaya HD, Patil SS, Kajjidoni ST, Patil B.C. and Narayana Y.D., 2012, Variation in root characters of selected drought tolerant accessions of chickpea (Cicer aurietinum L.) Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 25:389-391. Patil, A.M., Fakrudin, B., Narayan, Y.D, Ramesh Bhat, Koti, R. and Salimath P.M 2010, Molecular mapping of gene based markers in sorghum. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 23(5):681-686. Patil, R.K., Shekharappa and Giriraj, K., 2000, Preliminary screening of sunflower genotypes against defoliator, Helicoverpa armigera, Insect Environment, 6(1):30. Pati,l R.K., Shekharappa, Kalappanavar, I.K. and Giriraj, K., 2000, Dipteran (Lecidomycida) maggots feeding on rust spores of groundnut. Insect Environment, 6(2):54. Patil, R.K. and Shekharappa, 2000, Bio efficacy of karate (Lambdacylathrin) 5 EC against Spodoptera litura (F.) on groundnut, Pestology, 24(2): 34-35. Patil, R.K. and Shekharappa, 2002, Management of Spodoptera liture F. on groundnut with newer insecticides. Pestology, 26(1): 23-24 Prashanth, M. and Kajjidoni S.T. 2017, Magnitudes of Variability in Early Inbreeding Generations (S1 and S2) for Grain Yield and Its Components in Maize. Int. J. Adv. Res. 5(1), 2968-2974. Prashanth, M. and Kajjidoni S.T. 2017,Genetic Variability in Early Inbreeding Generation of Yellow Pool Base Population A). Base Population, B). S0 Generation in Maize (Zea Mays L.). International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture (IJAPSA) 3(2), 39-46. Prashanth, M. and Kajjidoni S.T.2017, Association between Grain Yield and Yield Components of Maize during Inbreeding System. Int. J. Adv. Res. 5(3), 2202-2207. Prashanth. M. and Kajjidoni S.T.2017, Studies on the Per Se Performance of Single Cross Hybrids for Grain Yield and Its Component. International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture (IJAPSA), 3(2), 32-38. Priya, H.R., Kubsad, V.S., Chetan, K.S. and Pavithra, A.H., 2014. Dry matter production and nutrient uptake in Kharif sorghum as influenced by integrated weed management. Research in Environment and Life Sciences, 7(3):183-186. Remya Kolararth, Shekharappa, Balikai, R.A. Nandihalli, B.S. and Y.N. Hawaldar, 2015, Evaluation of newer insecticides for the management of pod borers of field bean, Lablab purpeaus (L.,) Sweet. Karnataka J. Agic. Sci., 28(1):107-109. Shekharappa and K.A. Kulkarni, 2006, Bioefficacy of Neem Formulation in the management of stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum, Pestology: 30(12):19-21. Shekharappa and Kulkarni, K.A. 2003, Cultural practices for the management of stem borer Chilo partellus in sorghum. Indian J. Of Plant Protection. 31: 134-136. Shekharappa and Patil, R.K., 2008, Management of sorghum armyworm, Mythimna separate (walker) (Lepidoptera): Noctudae) using bio pesticides J. Biol. Control. 22(1):221-224.

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Shekharappa and Patil, R.K., 2000, Evaluation of silafluofen 20 EC for the control leafhopper, Emporca bigntulla hightulla Devastans on cotton. Karnataka J Agric Sci, 21:137-138. Shekharappa and Ramegowda, G.K. 2005, Preliminary screening of sorghum genotypes for resistance to shoot fly (Atherigona soccata Rondani), Insect Environment, 11:21. Shekharappa and Ramegowda, G.K. 2005, Monitoring of natural enemies of sorghum pests. Insect Environment, 11:33. Shekharappa and S.G. Bhuti., 2007, Integrated management of sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rondani, Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 20(3): 535-536. Shekharappa, 2007. Evaluation of sorghum varieties against shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rondani, Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. 20(3): 651-652. Shekharappa,2008, Management of Sorghum Armyworm Mythimna separate using bio pesticides J. Biol. Control 22(1). Shekharappa, Rayar, S.G. and Patil, R.K., 2000, Evaluation of plant production in the management of mulberry trips, Pseudodenthryl mori (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) J. Farm Sci., 31(4): (447-451) 2018 Shinde D.G., Biradar, B.D, Salimath, P.M., Kamatar, M.Y., Hundekar, A.R. and Deshpande S.K, 2010, Studies on genetic variability among the derived line of BxB, BxR and RxR crosses for yield attributing traits in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Journal of plant breeding 1(4):695-705. Shrinivas Mudigoudra, Shekharappa and R.A. Balikai, 2009, Evaluation of plant Products in consideration with cow urine and panchgavya against sorghum shoot fly. Atherigona soccata Rondani, Karnataka J. Agric. Sci. (Spl. Issue) 6:18-620. Suvarna Patil, B. Fakrudin, Yemane Girma, Addissu Gabre, Rajkumar, Anand Khot, Y.D. Narayana and PU Krishnaraj, 2012, Stability performance of selected recombinant inbred lines of two crosses for post- flowering drought tolerance in sorghum, Bioinfolet, 9(3):408-412. Suvarna Patil, B. Fakrudin, Yemane Girma, Addissu Gabre, Rajkumar, Anand Khot, Y.D. Narayana, P.U. Krishnaraj, 2012, Genetic variability and character association studies on post-flowering drought tolerance in sorghum, Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture, 8(1): 44-47. Vasantrao, I. Patil and Angadi S.S; 2008, Effect of management practices on striga incidence, quality, yield and economics of sorghum, Plant Archives, 8(1):185-188. Venkatesh, Dore, R.V. Koti, N. G. Hanamaratti, 2018, Impact of Zinc Application on Morphological and Biophysical Parameters of Rice Genotypes in Pot Experiment, Advances in Research, 16(2):1-7. Virupaksh, Prabhu, H., Adiver S.S, Ramesh Bhat, Narayan, Y.D., Shamarao Jagirdar and K.G. Parameswarappa, 2012. Genetic variability in Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi.) Goid., casual agent of charcoal rot of sorghum. Karnataka J. Aric.Sci., 25(1): 72-76. Wadeyar and Kajjidoni S. T., 2014, Phenotypic and genotypic correlation and path analysis in the advance breeding lines of desi cotton, Molecular Plant Breeding, 5(12) 1-4. Wadeyar, B. S, Kajjidoni S. T. 2015. Genetic Variability Estimation and Frequency of Superior Wadeyar B.S. and S. T. Kajjidoni, 2014. Association and path analysis studies at phenotypic and genotypic levels in the advance breeding lines of desi cotton. Agric. Sci. Res. J. 4(9): 157- 160. Available online at http:// www.resjournals.com/ARJISSN: 2026 – 6332 ©2014.

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A. Conference/seminar papers/ abstracts - 94 C. Books/ Book chapters Anonymous, 1998, Sorghum Research in Northern Karnataka. Directorate of Research, UAS, Dharwad, 5P. 104. Anonymous, 2015, Improved packages of practices of Sorghum in Karnataka, Published bu UAS, Dharwad. Kachapur, M.D., 2000, Advanced Agro technologies for Sorghum Production, In ‘Guide to sorghum production ‘Edited by I.G. Hiremath, M.Y. Kamatar and S.G. Bhuti, AICSIP, UAS, Dharwad, pp 21-25. Kamatar M.Y., 2000 Seed production in sorghum. A guide to sorghum production, Ed. I.G. Hiremath, M.Y. Kamatar and S.G. Bhuti, AICRP, UAS, Dharwad pp. 47-61. Kamatar M.Y. and Nayakar N.Y., 2000. Improvement in Kharif sorghum hybrids and varieties. A guide to sorghum production, Ed. I.G. Hiremath, M.Y. Kamatar and S.G. Bhuti, AICRP, UAS, Dharwad pp. 9-13. Kamatar M.y., 2000, Morphological characters of sorghum varieties and hybrids. A guide to sorghum production, Ed. I.G. Hiremath, M.Y. Kamatar and S.G. Bhuti, AICRP, UAS, Dharwad pp. 72-86. Kamatar M.Y., Hiremath I.G. and Rana. B.S., 2000. Sorghum scenario future prospectus and programmes. A guide to sorghum production, Ed. I.G. Hiremath, M.Y. Kamatar and S.G. Bhuti, AICRP, UAS, Dharwad pp. 1-8. Kavita Jadhav and Shekharappa 2007, Management of rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae L. in Pop sorghum through botanicals In: Recent trends in insect pest Management Ed. S. Ignacimuthus J and Jayaraj, Elite publishing House Pvt. Ltd., pp 244-250. Kavita Jadhav and Shekharappa, 2007, Loss of grains due to Sitophilus oryzae in different pop sorghum varieties in comparison with grain sorghum In: “Towards pest free grains and seeds in storage, Ed. Narayanaswamy, P., Mohan, S and J.S. Awaknavar, Satish, serial publishing House Delhi, pp 5-10. Kavita Jadhav and Shekharappa, 2007, Ecofriendly approaches for the management of Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. in pop sorghum store in jute bag. “In: Towardspest free grains and seeds in storage” Ed. Narayanaswamy, P., Mohan, S and J.S. Awaknavar, Satish, serial publishing House Delhi, pp 209-216. Khadi B. M., Kajjidoni S. T. and Deshpande S. K. 2016.Souvenir and Abstracts book on National Conference on Genetics and Cytogenetics, published by UAS, Dharwad & Dr. S. W. Mensinkai Memorial Education and Research Foundation® pages 1-252. Narayan, Y.D., Bandyopadhyay, R., Navi, S.S and Muniyappa, V, 2002. Sorghum Viruses in Asia and Africa. Pages 431-440. In: Proceedings of Global 2000: Sorghum and Pearl Millet Diseases III, 23-30 September 2000, Guanajuato, Mexico. (Ed J.F. Lesile Sorghum and Millets Pathology 2000) Iowa States Press, Ames, Iowa. 504p. Narayana, Y.D., 2007, Sorghum virus Screening Techniques for sorghum Diseases. Ed; Thakur, R.P, Belum VS Reddy and Kusum Mathur Information Bulletiin No. 76. ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh. Nayakar N.Y., Kamatar M.Y., Biradar B.D. and Ravi Kumar R.L., 1998. Breeding in sorghum Research in North Karnataka. Directorate of Research, UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka. Shekharappa and K.A Kulkarni, 2007, Monitoring of sorghum stem borer through pheromone traps In: Recent trends in insect pest management Ed. S. Ignacimuthu S.J and S. Jayaraj, Elite publishing House Pvt. Ltd., pp 266-269.

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Popular/Review articles in English and local language: 57 Hand-outs/ Leaflets 1. Kubsad, V. S., Kajjidoni, S.T., Chattannavar, S. N. and Shaila, H.M., 2018. Jola – Adhunika Utpadana Tantrikategalu 2. Shaila H.M. and C.P. Mallapur., 2018. Jolakku hemmariyanthe mugi bidderuva fall sainika hulu – Krishi Munnade. December 31 (12). P. 18-19. 3. Hosagoudar, G.N. and Chattannavar, S. N., 2018, Study of pathogenecity, morphological and cultural variability of Alternaria spp. on Bt cotton. Bioinfolet 15(2): 164-171. 4. Shekharappa and Hiremath, I.G., 2000, Management of sorghum pests by Trichogramma parasitoid” A guide to sorghum production published by All India Co-ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 36-38. s) Any other significant points (awards and recognitions, etc.)

Sl. Name and Name of award/ recognition Awarding Institute Date No. Designation of Scientist distinction 1. Dr. M.Y. Kamatar Senior Karnataka Rajyotsava Award Hubli-Dharwad Muncipal 1-11-2003 sorghum Breeder & Head (Agriculture scientist) Corporation, Karnataka Annexure I Photos

Dr. J.V. Goud Dr. R. Parameshwarappa Dr. T. Swamy Rao Shri. M.S. Joshi Senior Breeder (1968-1969) Senior Breeder (1977 to 1982) Senior Breeder 1982 to 1984 Senior Breeder 1987 to 1991

Dr. M.Y. Kamatar Dr. H. Shivanna Dr. N.Y. Nayakar Dr. S.T. Kajjidoni Senior Breeder 2004 to 2011 Assistant Breeder 1984 to 1992 Assistant Breeder 1995 to 2003 Senior Breeder 2011 to 2018

Dr. N.G. Hanamaratti Dr. S.A. Hosamani Dr. C.S. Hunshal Dr. M.D. Kachapur Senior Breeder 2018 to till date Agronomist 1977 to Aug 1987 Assistant Agronomist 1984 to 1984 Agronomist1987 to 2001

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Dr. V.V. Angadi Dr. S.S. Angadi Dr. V.S. Kubsad Dr. T.T. Bandiwaddar Agronomist 2001 to 2003 Agronomist 2003 to 2009 Agronomist 2009 to 2019 Agronomist 2019 to till date

Dr. K.A. Kulkarni Dr. L. Krishna Naik Dr. V.P. Deshpande Dr. I.G. Hiremath Asst. Entomologist 1977 to 1982 Asst. Entomologist 1984 to1987 Asst. Entomologist 1998 to 2003 Pathologist 1987 to 1998

Dr. Shekharappa Dr. D.N. Kambrekar Dr. H.M. Shaila Dr. K.H. Anahosur Asst. Entomologist Asst. Entomologist Asst. Entomologist Pathologist 2003 to 2015 2015 to 2017 2017 till date 1978 to 1990

Dr. R.Vi. Hiremath Dr. Y.D. Narayana Dr. M.G. Palashappa Dr. S.N. Chattannavar Pathologist 1987 to 1995 Pathologist 2004 -2013 Pathologist 2004 to 2004 Pathologist 2016 to till date

Dr. B.B. Channappagoudar Dr. V.P. Chimmad Physiologist Physiologist-1989 to 1998 1998 to 2001

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1. Name of the centre: AICRP on Sorghum, HAGARI 2. Year of establishment: 2015 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service)

Sl. Position No. Name with period No. 1 Asst. Breeder 1 Dr. G. Girish, Head, AICSIP 1/4/2015 to till date 2 Asst. Agronomist 1 Dr. Manjunath 1/4/2015 to 31/8/2015 Dr. D.H. Patil 1/9/2015 to 31/3/2018 Dr. D. Krishna Murthy 1/4/2018 to till date 3 Field Assistant 1 Mr. Prakash Chavan 1/4/2015 to 31/3/2018 Worked at AICRP Pigeonpea at Gulbarga *1/4/2018 to 21-8-2018 worked at AICSIP Agronomy Mr. Chandrashekar, A. *24-8-2018 to till date working at AICSIP Agronomy 4 Field Assistant 1 Mr. Shanthppa M 5200- 20000 (2000) 1/4/2015 to 31/3/2018 Worked at Seed Unit, ARS, Gulbarga *1/4/2018 till date working at AICSIP Plant Breeding 6. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre

State or S. Name of the National Year of Region of Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) No. variety/hybrid (SPV/ CSV release adaptation nos.) 1 GS-23 rabi SPV 2290 IS 26779 2017-18 The special feature of this is that its tolerance to charcoal Zone 1 and sorghum (Sel) X M35-1 rot and resistant to rust and matures within 105-110 Zone 2 of variety days. The average height of the plant about 180-190 Karnataka released: cms, pollens are orange colour. The seeds of this variety are pearly yellowish with red beak with an average seed weight of 3.8-4.0 gms. u) Other technologies developed (in bullets) 1. Effect of seed priming and foliar spray of nutrients in rabi sorghum: Seed priming with

KNO3 @ 0.5% has recorded higher grain yield, net returns and B : C ratio. 2. Sulphur management in rabi sorghum: Application of Bentonite @ 10 kg/ha or Gypsum @ 20kg/ha was found to be effective in rabi sorghum. 3. Enhancing the nutrient use efficiency through Liquid biofertilizers: Seed treatment with Azospirllum @ 4 ml + PSB @ 4 ml / kg seed was found to be more effective and enhanced nutrient use efficiency in rabi sorghum along with RDF.

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v) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research papers-20 1. Ashok Badigannavar, Girish G. and Ganapathi, T.R., 2015, Genetic variation for seed phosphrous and yield traits in Indian sorghum land races and varieties, The Crop Journal. 3:358-365 2. Girish, G., Ashok Badigannavar, Muniswamy, S., Jayalkshmi S.K. and Patil, J.R., 2015, Genetic Diversity Analysis in advanced lines of rabi sorghum based on root, charcoal rot and biochemical components. Journal of innovative Agriculture 2(2):6-12. http://www.jinagri.com/past-issue.php?volumeID=3 3. Sukanya, R., Jayalakshmi, S.K., Gururaj Sunkad, Ashwathnaryana D.S. and Girish, G., 2016, Morphological characterization of isolates of Macrophomina phaseoloina causing charcoal rot of sorghum, Advances in Life Sciences 5(8), Print ISSN 2278-3849, 3081-3084. 4. Sukanya, R., Jayalakshmi, S.K., Gururaj Sunkad, Ashwathnaryana D.S. and Girish, G., 2016, Distribution of sorghum charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. National Journal of Life Sciences, Volume 13(1).41-43. 5. Ashok Badigannavar, Girish, G., and Ramachandran, V., Ganapathi, 2016. Genotypic variation for seed protein and mineral content among the post rainy season grown sorghum landraces and varieties. The Crop Journal. 4:61-67. 6. Girish, G., Kiran, S.B., Lokesh, R., Vikas, V. Kulkarni, Rachappa, V., Yogesh L. N. and Talwar, A. M., 2016. Stability analysis for yield and its attributing traits in advanced breeding lines of rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), The Journal of Applied and Natural Science 8(1):10-15. 7. G. Girish, S.B. Kiran, R. Lokesh, Vikas, V. Kulkarni, V. Rachappa, L.N. Yogesh and A.M. Talwar, 2016, Character association and path analysis in advanced breeding lines of rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], The Journal of Applied and Natural Science 8(1):35-39. 8. Girish, G., Ashok Badigannavar, Muniswamy, S., Jayalkshmi, S.K. and Patil, J. R., 2016. Genetic variability and character association studies for root traits and charcoal rot disease in sorghum, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. India, Sect. B Biol. Sci., DOI 10.1007/s40011-016-0735-x. 9. Sukanya, R., Jayalakshmi, S.K. and Girish, G., 2016, Effect of Temperature and PH levels on growth of Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Infecting sorghum. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences 8(37): 1768-1770. 10. Sukanya, R., Jayalakshmi, S.K., Sreeramulu K. and Girish, G. 2016, Estimation of biochemical parameters in sorghum cultivars to charcoal rot [Macrophomina phaseolina (tassi) goid.], Bioscan 11(3): 1449-1454. 11. Talawar, A.M., Girish, G., Channabasavanna, A.S. and Kitturmath, M.S., 2017, Studies on genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) germplasm lines, Agric. Sci. Digest., Print ISSN: 0253-150X / Online ISSN: 0976-0547. 12. Santosh Khadakabhavi, Girish G. and Yashoda, 2017, Character association and path analysis studies in germplasm lines of rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench),2017, Journal of Applied and Natural Science 9 (1): 206 - 210 (2017). 13. Ashok Badigannavar, Ashok Kumar, A., Girish G. and Ganapathi, T.R., 2017, Characterization of post rainy season grown indigenous and exotic germplasm lines of sorghum for morphological and yield traits. Plant Breeding Biotechnology, 5(2):106-114.

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14. Ashok Badigannavar, G. Girish and T.R. Ganapathi, 2017, Genetic Divergence Among Post rainy Season- Grown Sorghum Local land races and varieties for Morphological and yield traits, 2017, Agriculture Research, DOI 10. 1007/s40003-017-0268-4. 15. Ashwini Ambadi, Krishnamurty, D., Sathyanaran Rao, B.K. Desai, M.V. Ravi and S. Shubha, 2018, Yield potential and economics of rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) as influenced by different crop residues and green biomass composts. J. of Applied & Natural Sci., 10 (1): 128 - 132. 16. Ashwini Ambadi, Krishnamurty, D., Sathyanaran Rao, B.K. Desai, M.V. Ravi and S. Shubha, 2018, Influence of varied crop residues and green biomass composts to rabi sorghum growing soils on uptake of major nutrients, microbial biomass and soil fertility status. J. of Applied & Natural Sci., 10 (1): 185-189. 17. Keerthi, M.C., Somasekhar, Prabhuraj, A., Bheemanna, M. and Krishnamurthy, D., 2017, Effect of weather parameter on seasonal incidence of sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rondani (Diptera: Muscidae). J. Ent. and Zoology Studies, 5(5): 1684-1687. 18. Ashwin I Ambadi, Krishnamurty, D., Sathyanaran Rao, B.K. Desai, M.V. Ravi and S. Shubha, 2018, Yield potential and economics of rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) as influenced by different crop residues and green biomass composts. J. of Applied & Natural Sci., 10(1): 128 - 132. 19. Ashwini Ambadi, Krishnamurty, D., Sathyanaran Rao, B.K. Desai, M.V. Ravi and S. Shubha, 2018, Influence of varied crop residues and green biomass composts torabi sorghum growing soils on uptake of major nutrients, microbial biomass and soil fertility status. J. of Applied & Natural Sci., 10(1): 185- 189. Popular articles in local language- 4 w) Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc.) Extended summary/Abstract on Sorghum: Ashwini Ambadi, Krishnamurty, D., Sathyanaran Rao, B. K. Desai and M.V. Ravi, 2018, Yield maximization of rabi sorghum as influenced by different crop residues and green biomass composts. In Proc. XXI Biennial National Symposium of Indian Society of Agronomy, 24-26 October, 2018 held at MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan. p. 469-470. Student guided on the crop: M.Sc.: 8 Ph.D.: 1 1. Evaluation of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) germplasm lines for charcoal rot resistance, yield and yield attributing traits-Santosh S. Khadakabhavi (2012-13). 2. Induction of genetic variability for yield, resistance to shootfly and charcoal rot traits using gamma rays in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor. L)-Shivaprasad, T. (2013-14). 3. Stability analysis and screening for shoot fly tolerance in advanced breeding lines of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)-Kiran Shivanagouda Bangari (2014-15) 4. Induced mutagenesis for qualitative, yield and charcoal rot in sorghum (2015-16)-Vikram. 5. Evaluation of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) germplasm for quantitative and qualitative traits.- Mahadev. C. Biradar (2013-14). 6. Stability analysis and screening for charcoal rot resistance in advanced mutant lines of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor. L). Anjaneya (2017-18).

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Awards 1 Participated in ‘National conference on emerging challenges and opportunities in Biotic and abiotic stress management on 13-14th December, 2014 organized by society for scientific development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (U.P.). Venue Directorate of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderbad. India. Won Best oral presentation award at National Conference, DRR, Hyderabad 2 Participated in Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-2019) October 20-22, 2019, held at ICAR-NAARM Auditorium, Hyderabad. Won the Excellence in Research Award at (GRISAAS -2019)

1. Dr. Krishnamurthy, D., Scientist (Agronomy), AICRP on Sorghum, ARS, Hagari was awarded with a. University of Agricultural Sciences Gold Medal for having secured highest OGPA of 9.08 out of 10.00 in Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy during 45th Convocation (2011) of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.

b. Dr. H. R. Arakeri Gold Medal for having secured highest OGPA of 9.08 out of 10.00 in Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy during 45th Convocation (2011) of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.

c. Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) with second class by Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Karnataka during 2009.

d. Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM) with first class by Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Karnataka during 2009.

e. Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management in Natural Farming (PGDSMNF) with First class with Distinction by Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu during 2011.

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f. Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Protection (PGDPP) with First class with Distinction by Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu during 2012.

g. Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM)with First class with Distinction by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, MANAGE, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad during 2013.

h. Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights with First class with Distinction by Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu during 2018-19.

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Dr. G. Girish Dr. Krishnamurthy, Sri Shanthappa Sri Prakash M. Chavan Asst. Breeder D. Asst. Agronomist M. Lamani Field Assistant 2015 to till date 2018 to till date Lab Assistant 2015 to 2018 1/4/2015 to 31/3/2018

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Name of the centre: CCS HAU Hisar 1. Year of establishment: 1970 2. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service)

If lying Sr. Name of the No. of Name of Current From To vacant No. sanctioned Post Posts Incumbent Designation since when

1. Sr. Breeder One Dr. G.P. Lodhi Sr. Breeder - 31.12.2000 -

Dr. R.P.S. Grewal Sr. Breeder 1.12.2001 31.8.2007 -

Dr. S. K. Pahuja Sr. Breeder 28.09.2010 21.09.2016 -

Dr. N.K.Thakral Sr. Breeder 22.09.2016 30.04.2018 -

Dr. D.S. Phogat Sr. Breeder 11.03.2019 Cont. -

3. Breeder One Dr. S. K. Pahuja Asstt. Breeder 4.5.1996 3.5.2005 -

Breeder 4.5.2005 28.09.2010 -

Dr. Pummy Kumari Asstt. Breeder 01.01.2015 14.11.2016 -

Dr. Pummy Kumari Asstt. Breeder 11.03.2019 Cont. -

2. Bio-chemist One Dr. (Mrs.) Kaushalya Sr. Bio-Chemist* 1.8.2005 31.5.2011 - Gupta

Dr. Jayanti Tokas Asstt. Biochemist 01.01.2015 04.04.2017 -

Dr. Vinod Kumar Asstt. Biochemist 12.09.2019 29.11.2019 -

Dr. Neeraj Kumar Asstt. Biochemist 22.01.2020 Cont. -

4. Asstt. Animal One Dr. K.K. Yadav Animal 29.6.1996 Cont. - Nutritionist** Nutritionist

Dr. Sajjan Sihag Animal 1.4.2006 31.3.2009 Nutritionist

5. Asstt. Agronomist One Dr. D.S. Rana Sr.Agronomist* 1.4.1981 30.4.2011 -

Dr. Satpal Asstt. Agronomist 25.07.2014 Cont. -

6 Asstt. One Dr. Anil Asstt. 15.11.2017 19.06.2018 - Entomologist(Newly Entomologist to created Post w.e.f.1.3.2015)

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If lying Sr. Name of the No. of Name of Current From To vacant No. sanctioned Post Posts Incumbent Designation since when

Dr. Bajrang Asstt. 13.03.2019 Cont. - Entomologist

7 Senior Tech. One Dr. S.R. Pundir T-6*** 16.7.1994 2.3.2011. Vacant Assistant since 3.3.2011

Dr. Rajesh Yadav T-6*** 16.2.1994 27.5.2010 Post withdrawn w.e.f. 01.12.2017

Dr. Y. Jindal T-6 1.10.1996 2.3.2011 Post withdrawn w.e.f. 01.12.2017

8 Technical Asstt. One Mohinder Singh 15.11.1999 to 31.7.2008 Vacant Om Parkash 21.11.2010 to 31.5.2012 w.e.f. 01.06.2012 to till date

9 Lab Asstt. One Bhan Singh 1.8.2006 to 30.9.2006 Vacant Kashmiri Lal 1.10.2006 to 30.9.2007 w.e.f. Rishi Pal 2.3.2009 to 04.01.2015 05.01.2015 to till date

10 Driver* One Harphool Singh 21.4.2001 to 30.9.2007

Smt. Bimla Devi w.e.f 1.10.2000 to 30.11.2000

Sh. Parson Lal w.e.f 1.4.2001 to 31.7.2003

Sh. Sumer Singh w.e.f 1.4.2004 to 31.3.2004

Sh. Lakshmi Chand w.e.f 1.4.1998 to 30.11.2003

Sh.Chhote Lal w.e.f.25.8.09 to 01.10.2013 Vacant from 02.10.2013 to 11.11.2014 Sh. Subhash Chander w.e.f 12.11.2014 to 24.03.2017- Sh. Keshav w.e.f 23.06.2017 to 31.07.2018 Vacant w.e.f. 01.08.2018 to till date Smt. Bimla Devi

* Posts upgraded as a measure of Personal promotion under CAS **The post of Assistant Animal Nutritionist and driver have been redeployed in the XI th plan. *** The two post s of STA T6 have been withdrawn w.e.f 30.11.2017

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7. Achievements of the centre over years x) Releases from the centre

Name of S. Year of Region of the variety/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) No. release adaptation hybrid 1 HJ 541 Selection from S 241which has 2014 . Sweet, tall, leafy, juicy stem State been developed from a cross . Low HCN and high digestibility between -SPV 80 X 29/1 (P20-1-1-2) 2 HJ 513 Selection from a cross between 2010 . Dual purpose and high yielding State [S 305 x (PJ7R x SPV 80) x HC 136] . Low HCN and high digestibility 3 HC 308 Selection from a cross between 1996 . Sweet, tall, leafy, juicy stem National (SPV 8 x IS 4776) . Good protein yield and low HCN 4 HC 260 Selection from a cross between 1987 . Best suited for ‘Kadvi making National (SPV 103 x PC 9) . Early maturing, tall, non-5sweet and medium thick stem 5 HC 171 Selection from a cross between 1987 . Sweet, tall, long and broad leaves National (SPV 8 x IS 4776) . Suitable for both summer and kharif seasons. 6 HC 136 Selection from a cross between (IS 1982 . Suitable for two cuts National 3214 x PJ 7R) . Good palatability, sweet, tall, medium thick stem, broad leaves 7 SSG 59-3 Selection from a cross between 1978 . Sweet, leafy, tillering type with better National (Non-sweet sudan grass x JS 263) regeneration, . Capable of 3-4 cuttings.

y) Other technologies developed (in bullets): Germplasm registered: 1. S 437-1: This genotype is registered with INGR No. 5016 of 2015 for low HCN, high protein & IVDMD and multiple resistance to insect pests and diseases having IC No. 471842. 2. S 512: This genotype is registered for low HCN and multiple resistance to insect pests and diseases having IC No. 471843. 3. S 513: This genotype is registered with INGR No. 640 of 2015 for multiple resistance to insect pests and foliar diseases having IC No. IC 471844. 4. SSG 226: This genotype is registered with INGR No. 13055 of 2013 for low HCN (66.6 µg.g) and high IVDMD (53.1%) having IC No. 0597771. 5. S 614-13: This genotype is registered with INGR No. 19060 of 2019 for high IVDMD (56%) and anthracnose resistance having IC No. 0632083. Agronomic recommendations: Forage Sorghum  Optimum sowing time for summer crop of forage sorghum is 20 March to 10 April for and for kharif crop of forage sorghum is 25 June to 10 July.  Optimum seed rate of 50-60 kg/ha is recommended for single-cut forage sorghum and 30-35 kg/ha for Sweet Sudan Grass (variety SSG 59-3).  Row to row spacing of 25 cm is recommended with the help of seed-cum-fertilizer drill.

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 Fertilizer management: For rainfed areas, recommended fertilizer dose is 50 kg N and 15 kg P2O5/ha (full dose of nitrogen and phosphorus should be applied as basal dose at sowing). For irrigated areas,

recommended fertilizer dose is 75 kg N and 15 kg P2O5/ha. Full dose of phosphorus fertilizer and 50 kg N/ha should be applied as basal dose and remaining 25 kg nitrogen should be top dressed 30 days after sowing. However, in case of multi-cut varieties, apply 25 kg N/ha after each cut to ensure better regrowth.  Intercropping options: Forage sorghum can be Intercropped with cowpea in recommended ratio of 2:1.  Weed management: Pre-emergence application of Atrazine @ 250 g a.i./ha, 7-15 days after sowing controls most of the broad leaved weeds. One manual weeding at three weeks after sowing proves beneficial in controlling the weeds.  Irrigation management: Apply 4-5 irrigations in summer sown sorghum. However, for rainy season crop (sown in June-July), application of one or two irrigations are recommended based on rainfall pattern.  Cutting management: In case of single cut, the cut should be taken at 50% flowering stage. In case of multi-cut varieties, first cut should taken at 50-60 days after sowing and rest of the cuts can be taken at 45-50 days after first cut subsequently. z) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) A. Research Papers-77 Lodhi, G.P., N.K. Thakral, J.S. Malik and R.N. Arora (1995). Effect of different stages of seed development and cutting management on seed yield and seed quality parameters in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. National Symposium on Forage Production System for Sustainable Agricultural Development, Dec. 21-23, at Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Het Ram, C.S. Tyagi, R.N. Arora, G.P. Lodhi and S.K. Pahuja (1996). Quality seed production of forage sorghum. Intensive Agriculture, 34: 21-24. Lodhi, G.P. and R.N. Arora (1997). Genetic Improvement in Forages-Limitations and Perspectives. In: Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement. Vol. 1, R.L. Kapoor and M.L. Saini (Eds.). CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi. pp. 148-157. Luthra, Y.P., Singh, S.P., Joshi, U.N. and Lodhi, G.P. (l999). Phenolic constituents and dry matter digestibility of sorghum plants at different stem borer infestation levels. Forage Res., 25: 91-94. Rathi, A.S., Gupta, P.P., Grewal, R.P.S. and Niwas, R. (1999). Environmental factors in relation to development of foliar diseases in sorghum. Forage Res. 25: 175-178. Singh, S.P. and Grewal, R.P.S. (l999). Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for relative resistance to corn leaf aphid, Rhopalsiphum maidis. ISMN, 40: 50-51. Singh, S.P. and Grewal, R.P.S. (l999). Relative resistance of sorghum genotypes to sugarcane leaf hopper, Pyrilla perpusilla (Walker.) Forage Res., 25: 143-144. Verma, T. and Singh, S.P. (l999). Evaluation of multiple resistance in forage sorghum hybrids to shoot fly and stem borer. Insect Sci. Applic., 20: 203-206.

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Verma, T. and Singh, S.P. (2000). Morpho-physio plant characters for resistance to shoot fly, Atherigona soccata (Rondani) in sorghum. Haryana Agric. Univ. J. Res., 30: 41-43. Singh, S.P. and Batra, G.R. (2001). Effect of neem product formulations on shootfly oviposition and infestation in forage sorghum. Haryana Agric. Univ. J. Res., 31: 9-11. Yadav, K.K., Grewal, R.P.S. and Yadav, P.S. (2002). Nutritional evaluation of forage sorghum in buffalo heifers-I. Forage Res., 28: 26-28. Yadav, R., Grewal, R.P.S. and Pahuja S.K. (2002). Assessment of variability for fodder yield and its component traits in forage sorghum. Indian J. agric. Sci., 72: 428-430. Yadav, R., Grewal, R.P.S. and Pahuja, S.K. (2002). Genetic divergence studies for morphological characters in forage sorghum. Natl. J. Plant Improv., 4: 17-21. Grewal, R.P.S., Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R., Singh, P. and Yagya Dutt (2003). Heterosis for fodder yield and its component traits in forage sorghum. Natl. J. Plant Improv., 5: 22-25. Grewal, R.P.S., Yadav, R. and Pahuja, S.K. (2003). Inheritance of fodder yield and its components in multicut forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench.). Forage Res., 29: 142-144. Mukesh Mohan, Pahuja, S.K. and Yadav, R. (2003). Heterosis for multicut traits in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.]. Forage Res., 29: 145-149. Pahuja S. K., Grewal, R. P. S., Singh, N., Singh, P., Jindal, Y and Pundir, S.R. (2002). Evaluation of forage sorghum hybrids for yield and morphological traits. ISMN, 43: 42-44. Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R. and Grewal, R.P.S. (2003). Genetics of fodder yield and its components in multicut x single cut forage sorghum crosses. Forage Res., 29: 139-141. Yadav, R., Grewal, R.P.S. and Pahuja, S.K. (2003). Association analysis for fodder yield and its components in forage sorghum. Forage Res., 28: 230-232. Yadav, R., Grewal, R.P.S. and Rathi, A.S. (2003). Evaluation of forage sorghum germplasm lines against important foliar diseases. Forage Res., 28: 204-206. Yadav, R., Pahuja, S.K. and Grewal, R.P.S. (2003) Evaluation of phenotypic variability in forage sorghum genotypes collected from western Uttar Pradesh using multivariate analysis. Forage Res., 29: 123-128. Yadav, R., Grewal, R.P.S. and Pahuja, S.K. (2004). Multivariate analysis in forage sorghum. Indian J. Genet. 64: 39-45. Grewal, R. P. S. (2005). Breeding for multicut forage sorghum-A review. Forage Res., 30: 213-216. Grewal, R.P.S., Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R., Jindal, Y. and Yadav, K.K. (2005). Multicut Forage Sorghums-Where Do We Stand? Forage Res. Yadav, K.K., Tewatia, B.S. and Grewal, R.P.S. (2005). Nutritive evaluation of single cut forage sorghum in male buffaloes. Forage Res., 30: 224-226. Dalip Kumar, Bhanot, J.P. and Singh, S.P. (2006). Physiological and biochemical bases of plant resistance against head bugs in forage sorghum. HAU Journal of Research, 37(1): 19-26. Dalip Kumar, Bhanot, J.P. and Singh, S.P. (2007). Extent of damage and avoidable grain yield losses due to earhead bugs in forages sorghum. Forage Research, 32(1):48-51. Gupta, K; Rana, D.S. and Sheoran, R. S. (2007). Response of forage sorghum to Azospirillum under organic and inorganic fertilizers. Forage Research. 33(3):168-170.

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Yadav, Rajesh and Pahuja, S.K. (2007). Combining ability studies in forage sorghum involving male sterile lines and testers. Presented in National Symposium on “A New Vista to Forage Crop Research” held on Sep. 10-11, 2007. Organized by AICRP on Forage crops and BCKV Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal. Pp. 24. Dalip Kumar, Bhanot, J.P. and Singh, S.P. (2008). Screening of sorghum genotypes against earhead bug. Forage Research, 33(4): 250-252. Dalip Kumar, Bhanot, J.P. and Singh, S.P. (2008). Screening of sorghum germplasm against earhead bug with morphological characters. Indian plant Genet. Resources, 21(3): 179-185. Gupta, K., Rana. D.S and Sheoran, R.S. (2008). Response of nitrogen and phosphorus levels on forage yield and quality of forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Monch). Forage Research, 34(3):156-159. Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality of single cut forage sorghum. In the abstracts/ proceedings national symposium entitled “Emerging Trends in Forage Research and Live Stock Production” held on Feb.16-17. at Central Arid Zone Research Institute, RRS Jaisalmer (Raj)-345 001, P 63. Gupta, K and Rana, D.S. (2009). Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality of single cut forage sorghum. In “Emerging Trends in Forage Research and Live Stock Production”, (2009) (Eds. S.K. Pahuja., U. N. Joshi, B.S. Jhorar, R.S. Sheoran), Indian Society of Forage Research, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, 125004, India, pp 158-159. Gupta, Kaushalya and Rana, D.S. (2009). Integrated nutrient management studies on forage sorghum based cropping system. In the abstracts/proceedings national symposium entitled “Emerging Trends in Forage Research and Live Stock Production” held on Feb.16-17. At Central Arid Zone Research Institute, RRS Jaisalmer (Raj)-345 001, P 123. Rana, D. S. and Gupta, Kaushalya (2009). Luthra, Y.P., Joshi, U.N. and Singh, S.P. (2009). Biomolecules involved in resistance against Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in Sorghum bicolor L. Acta Phytopathol. et Entomol. Hungarica, 44(1): 201-209. Pahuja, S.K., R.N. Arora, D.S. Rana, P.P. Gupta and B.S. Jhorar (2009). Jawar ki unnat kismein va kasht ki samagra sifarshein. Modern Kheti (June): 16-21. Yadav, R., S.K. Pahuja, B.S. Jhorar, Y. Jindal, S.R. Pundir, Ram Avtar, R.N. Arora, P.P. Gupta, R.S. Khatri and D.S. Phogat (2009). Genetic improvement scenario in forage sorghum: success and challenges. In: Crop Improvement Scenario in Field Crops: Success & Challenges, S.K. Sethi, A.K. Chhabra, Kushal Raj, I.S. Yadav and Dhiraj Singh (Eds.), Department of Plant Breeding, CCS HAU, Hisar. pp. 99-107. Rana, D.S., Gupta, K and Singh, Bhagat. (2010). Response of multicut forage sorghum genotypes to different fertility levels. Submitted for publication in Forage Research. Sihag, S. and Pahuja, S.K. (2010). Sorghum Silage – An ensurance against Fodder Scarcity. Forage Research 35(2) In press. Yadav, R., Pahuja, S.K., Pundir, S.R. and Jindal, Y. (2010). Response of forage sorghum hybrids in various environments. Forage Research, 36(3): 133-136. Yadav, R., S.K. Pahuja, A.S. Rathi, S.P. Singh, P.P. Gupta and R.N. Arora (2010). Breeding forage sorghum for tolerance to biotic stresses. In: Genetic Improvement for Biotic Stresses, S.K. Sethi, A.K. Chhabra, Kushal Raj, S.S. Siwach and Dhiraj Singh (Eds.), Department of Plant Breeding, CCS HAU, Hisar. pp. 26-31.

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Pahuja, S.K. and Midha, L.K. (2011). Chara jowar ki unnat kismen va kheti ki samagra sifarishe, Jowar Saurabh, 2: 20-24, Directorate of Sorghum Research, Hyderabad.

Pahuja, S.K., Gupta K., Jindal, Y., Pundir, S.R., Yadav, R. and Joshi, U.N. (2011) Evaluation of SSG 59-3 improved line through mutagenesis. In: National Symposium on Forage Resource and Livestock for Livelihood, Environment and Nutritional Security held at IGFRI, Jhansi from Sept. 10-11, 2011. p 43.

Pahuja, S.K., Gupta Kaushalya, Pundir, S.R., Jindal, Y., Yadav, R. and Joshi, U.N. (2011) Evaluation of single cut and multicut forage sorghum genotypes under salinity conditions. In: National Symposium on Forage Resource and Livestock for Livelihood, Environment and Nutritional Security held at IGFRI, Jhansi from Sept. 10-11, 2011. p 44.

Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R., Pundir, S.R., Jindal, Y., Joshi, U.N., Gupta, Kaushalya, Luthra, Y. P., Rana, D.S., Sihag, S., Grewal, R.P.S. and Lodhi, G.P. (2011). Multicut vis-a vis single cut forage sorghums. In: National Symposium on Forage Resource and Livestock for Livelihood, Environment and Nutritional Security held at IGFRI, Jhansi from Sept. 10-11, 2011. pp 75.

Vandana, Gupta, K., Joshi, U.N., Pahuja, S.K. and Yadav, R. (2011). Effect of varying levels of salinity on morpho-physiological and quality parameters on different genotypes of forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Grass and Forage Science. Submitted on 28th Mar. 2011, online.

Pahuja, S.K., Luthra, Y.P., Joshi U.N., Ahlawat, Anju and Arya S. (2012). Role of phosphorus and carbohydrates in regeneration of forage sorghum genotypes. Annals of Agri-Bio Res., 17(2): 160-162.

Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R., Jindal, Y., Pundir, S.R., Rana, D.S., Gupta, K., Rathi, A.S., Singh, S.P., Sihag, S., and Joshi, U.N. (2012). HJ 541: A New Variety of Forage Sorghum for High Fodder Yield. Forage Research, 38(3): 188.

Bhusal, Nabin, Pahuja, S.K. and Dharamveer (2013). Correlation and path coefficient analysis for some DUS traits in forage sorghum genotypes. Annals of Biol., 29(2): 127-131.

Pahuja, S.K., Aruna, C., Shrotria, P.K., Kaur, Simarjit, Ranwah, B.R., and Patil, J.V. (2013). Inducing variability in multicut forage sorghum through mutagenesis. Plant Genetic Resources. 11(2): 114-120. DOI: http// dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1479262112000457, Published online: 05 December 2012.

Pahuja, S.K., Shrotria, P.K., Kaur, Simarjit, Ranwah, B.R., Patil, J.V. and Aruna, C. (2013). Variation among the mutagenic derivatives of SSG 59-3 for fodder yield and quality parameters. Sorghum times, 9(1): 4.

Rana, D.S., Bhagat Singh, Dhaka, A.K., U.N. Joshi and Pahuja, S.K. (2013). Sorghum growth, productivity, quality and economics influenced by tillage methods and integrated nutrient management.Forage Res., 39(3): 150-153.

Rana, D.S., Bhagat Singh, Gupta, K., Dhaka, A.K. and Pahuja, S.K. (2013). Effect of fertility levels on growth, yield and quality of multicut forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Res., 39(1): 36-38.

Yadav, R. and Pahuja, S.K. (2013). Evaluation and classification of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) male sterile lines for fodder traits using multivariate analyses. Indian J. Agric. Sci., 83(3): 279-286.

Pahuja, S.K., Arya, S., Kumari, P. and Panchta R. (2014). Evaluation of forage sorghum hybrids (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Forage Res., 40(3): 159-162.

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Satpal, B. S. Duhan, U. N. Joshi, A. S. Godara, S. Arya and Neelam (2015). Response of yield, quality and economics of single cut forage sorghum genotypes to different nitrogen and phosphorus levels. Forage Res., 41(3): 170-175. Kumari P., Pahuja S. K., Arya S., Joshi U. N. (2016). Evaluation for morphological and biochemical traits related to quality biomass production among MS based forage sorghum hybrids. Ekin J. of Crop Breeding and Genetics. 2(2): 33-40. Pummy Kumari, Satyawan Arya, S.K. Pahuja, U.N. Joshi and S.K. Sharma (2016). Evaluation of forage sorghum genotypes for chlorophyll content under salt stress. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 5(3): 1200-1207. Satpal, B. S. Duhan, S. Arya, Pummy Kumari and S. Devi (2016). Performance of single cut forage sorghum genotypes to different fertility levels. Forage Res., 42(3): 184-188. Sihag, S., Wadhwa, N. and Joshi, U.N. (2016). Chromium toxicity affects antioxidant enzyme activity in Sorghum bicolor (L.). Forage Research, 42(1): 30-35. Arya, S., Kumari, P., Thakral, N.K., Pahuja, S.K. and Tokas, J. (2017). Forage sorghum germplasm evaluation for green fodder yield and quality characters. Progressive Research, 12(4): 2633-2634. Dehinwal, A.K., Pahuja, S.K., Joshi, U.N., Kumari, P and Arya, S. (2017). Study of Combining Ability for Quality Component in Forage Sorghum [Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench]. Bio. Sci. Biotech. Res. Asia, 14(4): 1533-1542. Kumari Pummy, S.K. Pahuja, Ravish Panchta, Satyawan Arya, Satpal, Jayanti Tokas and C. Aruna (2017). Evaluation of forage sorghum brown midrib lines for quality biomass production. Global Journal of Bio- science and Biotechnology, 6(2): 234-239. Kumari Pummy, Satyawan Arya, S.K. Pahuja, R.S. Sheoran, Satpal, Ravish Panchta and S P. Singh (2017). Evaluation for biomass production related traits along with impact of weather parameters on insect-pest incidence in sweet sorghum genotypes. Environment & Ecology., 35(2A): 839-844. Kumari, P., Pahuja, S.K., Sheoran, R.S., Arya, S and Joshi, U.N. (2017). Effect of varying levels of salinity on growth, yield and quality of forage sorghum genotypes. Forage Res., 43(1): 64-66. Satpal, J. Tokas, B.S. Duhan, S.K. Pahuja and S. Ravi Kumar (2017). Potential productivity, forage yield and relative economics of multi-cut sorghum genotypes under different. Rohilla, N., Arya, S., Pahuja, S.K., Kumari, P., Pinki, Rani, K. and Devi, N. (2018). Morphological characterization and Quality parameters of various forage sorghum genotypes (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). Int.J. Curr. Microbiol. App.Sci., 7(6). Satpal, Tokas, J., Duhan, B.S. and Neelam (2018). Fodder quality and nutrient uptake of sorghum as influenced by different fertilizer levels. Multilogic in Science, 8: 127-129. (Spl Issue). Satpal, Tokas, J., Kumar Anil, Ravi Kumar, S. (2018). Potential productivity and radiation use efficiency of multi-cut forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes. J. Agrometeorol., 20: 364-36. (Spl Issue). Vijay Laxmi, SK Pahuja and Pummy Kumari. 2019. Identification of New Sources for Good Quality High Biomass Yield and other Promising Traits in Mini Core Collection of Forage Sorghum * Indian J. Plant Genet. Resour. 32(2): 150-157.

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Neha Rohila, Satyawan Arya, Pummy Kumari, Pinki and Versha. 2019. DUS characterization of various sorghum genotypes (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) on the basis of midrib colour. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry; 8(4): 588-595. Harsh Deep, Satyawan Arya, Pummy Kumari, S.K. Pahuja and Jayanti Tokas. 2019. Genetic parameters, correlation and path coefficient analysis for fodder yield and quality in forage sorghum. Green Farming 10(4) : 401-406. Vijaylaxmi, Pahuja. S.K., Kumari. P. and Joshi U. N. 2019. Genetic divergence studies for agro morphological, insect pest and quality parameters in mini core collection of forage sorghum. Forage Res. 44(4): 237- 241. Chakraborty I, Kumari P, Pahuja S.K. and Anil. 2019. Screening of forage sorghum hybrids for stem borer infestation under natural conditions in North-Western Haryana. Int. J adv. Bio. Res. 9(3): 193-196. Satpal, J. Tokas, K. K. Bhardwaj, S. Devi, P. Kumari, S. Arya, Neelam and S. Kumar. 2019. Evaluation of forage sorghum for production, productivity and quality at different fertilizer levels. Forage Res., 45(1): 64-68. Kumar H, Anil, Kumari. P, S. Arya and Shyam Prasad G. 2018. Evaluation of sorghum genotypes multiple resistance against shoot fly Atherigona ( soccata Rondani) and spotted stem borer (Chilo partellus (Swinehoe)). Forage Res. 45(1): 38-42. B. Books / Monographs / Book chapters/ Mannual 1. Lodhi, G.P., Jatasra, D.S., Grewal, R.P.S., Jhorar, B.S., Kishor, C., Singh, J.V., Arora, R.N., Khatri, R.S., Sangwan, R.S. and Pahuja, S.K. (1999). Perspectives of forages in the new millennium. In: Plant Breeding Perspectives in Third Millennium (Eds: Lather, B.P.S., Dhanda, S.S. and Kumar, P.). 2. Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R., Lodhi, G.P., Grewal, R.P.S., Jindal, Y. and Pundir, S.R. (1999). Forage sorghum hybrids: Current status and future strategies. In: Crop Improvement for Food Security. (EdS.R.K. Behl, M.S. Punia and B.P.S. Lather). SSARM, CCS HAU, Hisar. pp. 244-252. 3. Gupta, P.P., Rathi, A.S., Pahuja, S.K. and Yadav, R. (2000). Effect of environmental factors on the development of important foliar diseases in sorghum. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Integrated Plant Disease Management for Sustainable Agriculture held at IARI, New Delhi. pp. 1017- 1019. 4. Grewal R.P.S., Pahuja, S.K., Yadav, R. and Jindal, Y. (2002). Production Technology for Forage Sorghum. Tech. Bull. Forage Section, CCS HAU, Hisar. 5. Grewal, R.P.S. and Pahuja, S. K. (2002). Nucleus and breeder seed production technology in forage sorghum. Presented at National Workshop on AICRP (Forage Crops) held at IGFRI, Jhansi from May 14- 16, 2002. Submitted for the book on “Nucleus Seed 2003. 6. Grewal, R.P.S., Pahuja, S.K. and Yadav, R. (2003). Minimal descriptors for forage sorghum. Submitted to NBPGR for the book on “Minimal Descriptors for Forage Crops”. 7. Yadav, R., Pahuja, S. K., Jhorar, B.S., Jindal, Y., Pundir, S.R. Singh, R.A., Arora, R.N., Gupta, P.P., Khatri, R.S. and Phogat, D.S., and (2009) Crop Improvement Scenario in Forage Sorghum: Success and Challenges. In: Crop Improvement Scenario in Field Crops: Success and Challenges. Edited by S. K. Sethi, A.K. Chhabra, Kushal Raj, I.S. Yadav and Dhiraj Singh. Published by Deptt. of Plant Breeding CCS HAU, Hisar, pp. 99-107.

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8. Sandeep Kumar, Gupta, K and U. N. Joshi (2011).Chemical Composition of Forage Sorghum and Factors Responsible for Increasing Animal Production. Chapter 4, in Sorghum: Cultivation, Varieties and Uses. (Eds. Thomas D Pereira). ISBN: 978-1-61209-688-9. 2011, Nova Scientific Publisher, Inc. 9. Kumari P, Pahuja SK, Arya S and Patil JV. 2016. Chapter 7. Sorghum, In: Broadening the Genetic base of Grain cereals (Eds Mohar Singh & Sandeep Kumar) Springer. P 163-204. DOI 10.1007/978-81-322- 3613-9. C. Invited articles/lectures/Seminar Symposium/Conference papers/abstracts: 61 D. Popular articles/ Technical Bulletins in English and local language: 16 c) Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc): Project completed: 1. Under RKVY project 2011-2013: Ten trainings for farmers organized during March 6-24, 2012 through the KVK’s in the ten districts namely Sirsa, Kaithal, Karnal, Rohtak, Sadalpur (Hisar), Jhajjar, Bawal (Rewari), Mahendergarh, Bhiwani and Jagdishpur (Sonipat). 2. Under RKVY project “Farmers’ trainings on scientific cultivation of forage crops to ensure quality seed production” 2015-2017: During 2015-16 twenty farmers trainings were organized in twenty districts of Haryana and 1200 farmers were benefited from these trainings. Farmers were provided with pamphlets on cultivation of different forage crops. Farmers’- Scientists Interaction meet: 1. Farmers’- Scientists Interaction meet was organized on 27.03.2015 in Mewat district specifically on sorghum crop. During kharif 2015 and 2016 field demonstrations of improved forage sorghum varieties were planted at farmers’ fields in Mewat region. Awards/honours/recognition/patents:  Awarded “Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Memorial Prize” in 1982-83 under the leadership of Dr. R. S. Paroda, the former Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research [ICAR] and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education [DARE], Govt. of India, New Delhi, for outstanding contribution in the field of Plant Breeding and Genetics.  Received “ICAR Team Research Award for outstanding contribution on forage Sorghum improvement and utilization for the year 1983- 84” under leadership of Dr. R.S. Paroda.

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Dr. R.P.S. Grewal, Sr. Breeder Dr. S.K. Pahuja, Sr. Breeder Dr. N.K. Thakral 2001-2007 2010-2016 Sr. Breeder (2016-2018)

Dr. D.S. Phogat, Dr. Pummy Kumari Dr. Kaushalya Gupta Sr. Breeder Asst. Breeder Sr. Bio-Chemist 2019-till date 2015-2016:2019-till date 2005-2011

Dr. Neeraj Kumar Dr. Sajjan Sihag Dr. D.S. Rana Asstt. Biochemist (2020-till date) Animal Nutritionist (2006-2009) Sr.Agronomist (1981-2011)

Dr. Satpal, Asstt. Agronomist Dr. Bajrang, Asstt. Entomologist 2014-till date 2019-till date

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1. Name of the centre: All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, College of Agriculture, Indore 2. Year of establishment: 1969 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) – Annexure I for photos

S. No. Name of scientist Designation Period of stay Breeding 1. Mr. S.M. Wakankar Sorghum Breeder 1969-1970 2. Dr. A.R.Dabholkar Sorghum Breeder 1969-1997 3. Mr. S.W. Telang Research Assistant 1969 Feb. -June 1972 4. Mr. K.C. Patel Research Assistant 1969 Feb. -March 1977 5. Dr. D.P. Nema Sorghum Breeder 1971 -1972 6. Dr. S.S. Baghel Sorghum Breeder 1971 June -1980 April 7. Dr. J.G. Jagtap Research Assistant 1972 Oct. -March 1977 8. Mr. N.R. Jamley Research Assistant 1978 March-June 1978 9. Dr. G.S. Lal Research Assistant 1979 Nov. -1987 May 10. Dr. R.C. Mishra Research Assistant 1980 Oct to 1987 May 11. Mr. N.B. Barche Research Assistant 1980 Sep. 1994 March 12. Dr. P.N. Gadewadikar Assistant Breeder 1994 to Jan 2005 13. Mr. N.V. Deshpande Scientist 1990 to 1994 14. Dr. P.D. Gaikwad Assistant Breeder July 1998-May 2002 15. Dr. A.S. Holkar Sorghum Breeder May 2003-20014 16. Dr. Sheela Verma Assistant Breeder 2006-2011 17. Mr. V.P.Kataria Assistant Breeder June 2006 to March 2019 18. Dr. Usha Saxena Technical Assistant/Scientist 1987 to till today 19. Dr. D.K. Shrivstava Technical Assistant/ Scientist 2004 May to Aug 2016 Agronomy 20. Dr. D.S. Umat Agronomist 1969 Aug-1989 21. B.R. Chandravanshi Agronomist 1971 Feb-1979 22. Dr. S.S. Kushwaha Agronomist 1990 Jan-1992 23. Dr. R.B. Arwar Research Assistant 1970-1972 24. Dr. G.V. katti Research Assistant 1974 May-1974 Oct. 25. Mr. S.L. Deshpande Scientist 1978 April to 1987 Jan.

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S. No. Name of scientist Designation Period of stay 26. Dr. V.S. Gautam Agronomist Jan. 1998 to 2002 Sep. 27. Dr. N.S. Thakur Agronomist Sept. 2002 to May 2015 28. Dr. G.K. Nema Scientist From May 2016 to May 2018 29. Dr. O.P. Girothia Technical Assistant/ Scientist 1988 June to 1989 May 30. Dr. B.B. Kushwah Technical assistant/ Scientist 1989 to till date 31. Entomology 32. Dr. S.C. Odak Entomologist 1970-Sep. 1971 33. Dr. R.K. Agarwal Entomologist 1971 Sep. to1980 Aug 34. Dr. C.B. Shinde Entomologist 1980 July to 1993 Jan. 35. Dr. R.R. Deshpande Entomologist 1993 Feb. to March 1993 36. Dr. K.N. Kapoor Entomologist 1993 March to 1995 37. Dr. R.S. Verma Entomologist 1974 to 1977, 1984 to 1985, 1995 -2003 38. Dr. A.N. Sharma Scientist 1985 Sep. to Jan. 1987 39. Mr. P. Nadkarni Scientist 1971 July to 1975 Aug. 40. Dr. G.S. Bharaj Research associate/Scientist 1975 Aug. to 1984 Sept. 41. Dr. S.L. Bichoo Entomologist July 1998 to 2003 Aug. 42. Dr. S.N. Upadhyaya Entomologist 2003 Sept. to 2006 Jan. 43. Dr. R.K. Choudhary Entomologist 13-10-2009-May 2015 (Looked after the research work upto April 2018) 44. Dr. Sandeep Sharma Entomologist April 2018-Sept. 2019 45. Dr. A.K. Badaya Entomologist April 2019 to till date Pathology Dr. H.C. Sharma Pathologist 1971 March to 1981 Aug. Dr. M.R. Jadhav Research Assistant 1971 Aug. to 1972 June Mr. K.K. Puranik Research Assistant 1970-1971 Mr. N.K. Jain Research Assistant 1972 June to 1978 July Dr. U.S. Kushwaha Pathologist 1982-1995 March,1995 April to 2001 Mr. M. Pathak Research Assistant 1979-1981 Mr. V.K. Upadhyaya Research Assistant 1983 Jan-July 1983 Mr. A.S. Kotasthane Technical Assistant 1987 March to 1988 Aug Dr. R.D. Barpete Technical Assistant 1989 March to 2002 Supporting Staff Sh. U S Lalge Asstt. Grade Sept.1985-1990 Sh. CA Bule Asstt. Grade Jan. 1997-2001 Smt. Mukta Bhand Asstt. Grade 2004-17.12.2007 Sh VN Killedar Asstt. Grade 1993-31.10. 1996 R N Sharma Asstt. Grade 03.05.2002-2006

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S. No. Name of scientist Designation Period of stay Sh. T P Singh Asstt. Grade 2002-2004 Sh. A K Nayak Asstt. Grade Dec.2007 - Jan2018 Sh. VA Ansari Field Asstt. /FEO 03.09.1969-10.02.2001 Sh. H R Lodhwal Field Asstt. /FEO 1993-31.12.95 Sh. S A Ansari Field Asstt. /FEO 1978-1999 Sh. DA Ansari Field Asstt. /FEO Jan2003 - continued Sh. RS Tomar Field Asstt. /FEO 06.07.2001 to continued Sh. PP Singh Field Asstt. /FEO 2002-2004 Sh. TP Singh Field Asstt. /FEO 2002-2004 Sh.G K Bhagwat Field Asstt. /FEO Dec. 1984-1999 Sh. AP Pandey Field Asstt. /FEO Dec.1996-1998 Sh. Kamla Prasad Field Asstt. /FEO May 1990-2006 Sh. Monah Singh Driver \Jun.2003- Oct.2007 Sh. Madan Singh Driver Nov. 2000- May2003 Sh. S B Mandloi Driver Nov.1981-2011 Sh. Babulal Driver July-2015-Jan2018

8. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre S. Name of State or Year of Pedigree Specific features Region of adaptation No. the V/H national release 1 JJ 741 State CSV 4xE 1990 30-33 q/ha Grain and 100q/ For Kharif season as 35-1 ha Fodder. Roti making quality rainfed crop on medium excellent, Moderately resistant to leaf to heavy soils, specifically spot diseases and SF/SB. suitable for Malwa plateau, Nimar valley and Satpura plateau of Madhya Pradesh 2 JJ 938 State (SPV 221 1995 Dual type gives 33-35 q/ha grain All sorghum growing areas xE 602) and fodder 125-135q/ha with better of Madhya Pradesh fodder quality (more protein and (Kharif) IVDMD). Better roti making quality. 3 JJ 1041 State SPV 475 1999 Dual Type, 33-36 q/ha Grain yield All sorghum growing areas xSPV462 and 125 to 130 q/ha fodder yielding of Madhya Pradesh Medium in Maturity (110 days), with (Kharif) good roti quality. 4 JJ 1022 State SPV 475 2004 Dual type, early duration (104 to All Kharif Grown areas of x SPV 110 days) and 30-31 q /ha grain and M.P. 462 fodder 110-120q/ha with better fodder quality (more protein and IVDMD). 5 RVJ 1862 State SPV 1328 2015 Dual type, 105-111 days for maturity All sorghum growing areas X RS 673 duration and gives 35-40 q /ha grain of Madhya Pradesh and fodder 110-120q/ha with better (Kharif) fodder quality (more protein and IVDMD).

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S. Name of State or Year of Pedigree Specific features Region of adaptation No. the V/H national release 6 CSH 18 National IMS9A x 1999 Dual purpose, medium in maturity All states of the country I 12 (110 Days) 28-44q/ha GY with 120 to where sorghum is grown 130 q/ha FY. in Kharif 7 RVICSH State ICSA 474 2015 Higher feed stock yield 65-68 t/ha. Sorghum fodder growing 28 x SSV 74 areas of Madhya Pradesh in rainfed farming

CSH 18 Jawahar Jowar 1041

Jawahar Jowar 1022 Raj Vijay Jowar 1862 B) Other technologies developed  Sowing time - Dry sowing of sorghum one week prior to the onset of monsoon increased the grain yield by 22.7% over sowing with the onset of monsoon. Sowing before onset of monsoon also minimize shoot fly and stem borer incidence.  15th June is found ideal time for sowing of sorghum and recorded 21.0% higher grain yield than yield of 30th June sowing. There after the sorghum yields reduced drastically in 15th July and 30th July sowing.

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 Seed rate - 8-10 kg/ha  Seed treatment - Seed should be treated with appropriate fungicide like Thiomethoxam 70 WS or Thiram @ 3 g kg-1 seed before sowing.  Spacing - A plant population of 1.8 lakh /ha at 45 cm x 12 cm has been found optimum for maximum production of grain sorghum. For dual purpose sorghum genotypes a plant population of 2.1 lakh / ha at 45 cm x 10 cm is recommended for maximum production.  Sowing methods - Line sowing Nutrient management:

 Major nutrient - The recommended dose of fertilizer is 80:40:40 kg of N: P2O5:K2O/ha for maximum yield of sorghum.

 Micro nutrient - Application of ZnSo4 @ 25 kg/ha as soil application significantly influenced the grain yield of sorghum.  Manures - Application of FYM @ 10 t /ha is recommended for higher yields of sorghum.  Use of biofertilizer - The inoculation of seed before sowing with bio-fertilizer (Azospirillum + PSM @ 10g/kg of seed) increased the yield of sorghum by 17.6%.

 Methods and time of manures and fertilizers - Half dose of N and full dose of P2O5 and K2O should be given as basal application and remaining dose of N fertilizer to be applied after 30 days of emergence.

-1  Integrated nutrient management - Application of 80: 40: 40 kg N: P2O5: K2O ha with FYM @5t/ha applied in sorghum recorded the higher net monetary returns. Integrated Nutrient Management in Sorghum

Application of 5t FYM + 0:0:0 Application of 5t FYM + 80:40:40 kg N: P2O5 : K2O Water management:  Water requirement of crop depend on the frequency of rainfall, temperature and soil type. The crop requires more water at flowering and grain filling stage. Water requirement of sorghum crop 400 -600 mm. Weed management and Interculture operations:  For sole sorghum - Application of atrazine @ 0.25 kg ha-1 as pre-emergence with two hand weeding at 30 and 45 DAS and application of pendimethalin @ 0.50 kg ha-1 as pre-emergence with one hand weeding at 30 DAS were found effective weed management practices for sorghum.

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 Sowing of seed on ridges is beneficial with 28.6% higher grain and 17.8% fodder yields with 14% higher moisture contents as compared to flat system.

 For sorghum based intercropping - Two hoeing at 20 and 35 DAS + 1 hand weeding at 25 DAS followed by pre-emergence application of Alachlor weedicide @ 75% of 1.5 kg a.i./ha + 1 hoeing at 25 DAS were found effective and remunerative weed management practices for sorghum based intercropping system. Moisture conservation:

 Sowing of seed on ridges is beneficial to the farmers and recorded significantly higher yields, which produced 28.6% and 17.8% higher yields as compared to flat system Ridge and furrow also noted14% higher moisture content.

 Application of green weed biomass @ 6 t ha -1 at 35 DAS as mulch was found suitable for superior yields and recorded 20.2% and 20.9% higher yields than no mulch. Green weed biomass as mulch also noted significantly higher moisture content (17.7 higher over no mulch) in the soil. Cropping Systems:

 Intercropping of Sorghum + pigeon pea in 2:1 row ratio at 45 cm apart was identified as profitable intercropping system.

 Intercropping of sorghum + soybean in 2:2 and 2:4 row ratio at 30 cm apart appears to be more productive.  Sorghum-chickpea has been found more useful and profitable crop rotation. For sweet sorghum  In sweet sorghum, 45 x 15 cm plant density, Genotype NSSH 104 and application of Nitrogen @ 120 kg N ha-1 has been found suitable.

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 45 x 15 cm planting geometry has been found optimum for higher yields (19.78 and 201.70 q Grain cane), which gave 19.9% and 7.8% higher yields than 60 x 15 cm.  Genotype CSH 22 identified as promising genotype, which produced the significantly higher yields (25.14 and 211.17 q Grain and cane yield ha-1).  Application of Nitrogen @ 120 kg N/ha has been found suitable and recorded the maximum yields (21.9 q grain and 237.7 q cane yield /ha). Protection technology generated: • Application of Themate 10G as basal @ 12-15kg/ha for the control of shoot fly and application of carbofuran 3G @ 8-10kg/ha at whorl to control Stem borer (1970-72). • Dry sowing or sowing within one week of onset of monsoon is recommended to save the crop from the attack of shoot fly (1970-72). • Spray of trithion 30EC 21 kg a.i./ha, twice first spray at 90% panicle emergence from boot leaf and second after 5 days for the control of midge (1970-72). • Use of Endosulfan 4G @ 8 and 10 kg/ha (twice) at 20 and 30 days after emergence for effective control of stem borer. • Seed palleting with chloropyriphos 20 EC/ monocrotophos 36 EC / phosalone 35 EC@ 4 ml/kg of seed for the control of shoot fly (1980-81). • Uses of cartep hydrochloride (padan) 4G/carbofuran3G/ carbofuran 25 ST (@ 3g/m row) for the control of shoot fly (1980-81). • Use of pyrethroids permethrin 25 EC and cypermethrin 25 EC @100 g/ha for effective control of stem borer (1983-85). • Higher seed rate (25% more) is recommended in late sowing condition to maintain optimum plant population. The shoot fly attacked plants should be uprooted and destroyed (1989-91). • For integrated control of shoot fly use of carbofuran 3G in furrow, high seed rate and release of parasitoid T. chalonis @10 lakh adults/ha (i.e. 5 lakh males and 5 lakh females) during 1989- 91. Use of imidacloprid 70 WS @7.5 g a.i./kg as seed treatment for the control of shoot fly (1992-95). • Imidacloprid 600 FS (Goucho) @ 10 ml + 20 ml water kg-1 seed was also found superior and effectively control the shoot fly in late sown crop (1992-95). • For control of shoot fly and stem borer the early planting with normal seed rate @ 8 kg ha-1+soaking

for 8 hrs in endosulfan 0.07%+ CaCl2 (2%)+1 spray with neem leaf extract @ 5% and whorl application 3G @ 7.5 kg ha-1 at 30 DAE exhibited the effective treatment (2006-08). • The results revealed that although rust disease score was lowest in Calixin+ Ziram, However, grain yield was highest for Sicarol 50 WP (1973-75). • Use of cartep (padan) 4G/carbofuran3G/ carbofuran 25 ST (@ 3g/m row) for the control of shoot fly (1980-81). • Highest grain yield was detained in plots receiving Zineb 0.2% spray (4660 kg/ha) during 1980-81. • On the average plant density was more than control from use of Captan + Carbofuran 50 SP, however grain yield was higher with application of Thiram + Carbofuran (1983-85).

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• Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 0.06% and methyl parathion 50 EC @ 0.05% proved effective control of the head worms. • The best IPM module found suitable is Seed treatments with Thiomethoxam 70 WS @ 3 g / kg seed followed by spray of Endosulphan 35 EC at rate of 0.07% concentration at 45 DAE. • For control of shoot fly and stem borer the IPM module i.e. early planting with normal seed rate @

8 kg ha-1 + soaking for 8 hrs in endosulfan 0.07% + CaCl2 (2%)+1 spray with neem leaf extract @ 5% and whorl application 3G @ 7.5 kg ha-1 at 30 DAE exhibited the effective treatment. • Imidacloprid 600 FS (Goucho) @ 10 ml+20 ml water kg-1 seed was also found superior and effectively control the shoot fly in late sown crop. • Seed treatment with Thiomethoxam 70 WS @ 3gm/kg seed followed by spray of Lambdacyhalothrin 5% SL @ 30 g a.i/ha at 45 DAE prevents the crop from the attack of shoot fly, stem borer and other shoot pests. • Grain mold: Molds occurs when flowering coincides with rainfall. The grains turn black, white or pink in color. Grow resistant cultivars. Spray ear-heads with Aurefungin 200 PPM+0.2% Captan three times from flowering at 10 days interval or Dithane M 45-0.2%+Bavistin 0.2% twice at 10 days interval after commencement of flowering. c). Publications (Research Papers, Books) Research Papers-104 Agarwal, R.K. and Nadkarni, P. (1974). Assessment of grain yield losses by ear head caterpillars in Sorghum. JNKVV Res. J. 8 (3 & 4) : 280-282. Agarwal, R.K. and Nadkarni, P. (1975). Note on the occurrence of three pests of cotton on Sorghum at Indore. JNKVV Res. J. 9 (3) : 157-158. Agarwal, R.K. and Nadkarni, P. (1975). Note on the control of Pseudoletia Separata (Walkar) by hand picking and destruction of egg masses in sorghum. Sorghum Newa Letter 18: 49-50. Agarwal, R.K., Verma R.S. and Bharaj, G.S. (1976) Evaluation of insecticides for the control of jowar stem borer (Chilopertellus (Swinhoe), pesticides, X (10) : 44-45. Agarwal, R.K., Verma R.S. and Bharaj, G.S. (1976), Evaaluation of some commonly used insecticides for the control of sorghum midge contarinia sorghicola, Coq Sorghum News Letter, 20:29. Agarwal, R.K., and Verma, R.S (1977). Incidence of earhead worms, extent of loss caused by them and their control on sorghum. Pestology 1 (1): 23-25. Agarwal, R.K., Verma R.S. and Bharaj, G.S. and Jotwani, M.G. (1977). Occurrence of adult white grub as a pest of sorghum earhead. INKVV Res. J. 11 (3 and 4) : 227-228. Agarwal, R.K., Verma R.S. and Bharaj, G.S. (1978). Screening of sorghum lines for resistance against shoot bug Parogrinus Maidis Ashmead (Homoptera-Delphacidae) JNKVV Res. J 12 (1-9):110. Ambekar, S.S., Kamatar, M.Y., Ganesamurthy, K., Ghorade, R.B., Usha Saxena, Pooran Chand, Hadav, B.D., Das, I. K., Nageshwararao, T.G., Audilakshmi, S., Seetharama, N., (2011). Genetic enhancement of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) for grain mould resistance: II. Breeding for grain mould resistance. Crop Protection Vol 30759-764.

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Baghel, S.S., Dabholkar, A.R., Patel, K.C. and Jagtap, J. G. (1975). Studies in combining ability of Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench. JNKVV RES. J. 9 (1 & 2): 66-67. Baghel, S.S., Dabholkar, A.R., Jagtap, J.G. and Patel, K.C. (1995). Studies on resistance of sorghum to shootfly (Atherigona Varia Soccata, Rond). JNKVV Res. J. 9 (3 and $) : 265-267. Baghel, S.S., Dabholkar, A.R., Jagtap, J. G. and Patel, K.C. and 1976). Heterosis in Sorghum bicolor (l) Moench. JNKVV Res. J. 10 (2): 140-144. Barche, N.B., Dabholkar, A.R., Mishra, R.C. and Lal, G.S. (1988). Combining ability analysis of reaction of sorghum genotypes to Striga Asiatic. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 58 (3) : 161-164. Barpete, R.D. and Kushwaha, B.B. (1993). Reaction of sorghum germplasm to major leafy diseases in Madhya Pradesh. JNKVV Res. J. 27 (2). Candravanshi, B.R., Sharma, A.K. and Arwar, R.B. (1973). Performance of a few sorghum cultivars under varying levels of nitrogen fertilization. Fertilizer News 18 (5) : 41-42. Candravanshi, B.R., Sharma, A.K. and Arwar, R.B. (1973). Umat, D.S. and Arwar, R.B. (1973). Performance of a few sorghum cultivars under different sowing dates. Indian J. of Agronomy, 18 (2): 197-201. Candravanshi, B.R., Sharma, A.K. and Arwar, R.B. (1974). Take care of raw spacing in sorghum. Indian farming 23 (10): 27-28. Candravanshi, B.R., Sharma, A.K. and Arwar, R.B. (1973). Study on intercropping in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) under uniform and paired row planting system. JNKVV Res. J. 9 (1-2) : 24-26. Candravanshi, B.R. and Singh, S.P. (1975). Economics of nitrogen fertilization of sorghum. Indian J. of Agro. 20 (2): 180-182. Candravanshi, B.R. (1976). Row spacing studies in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). Sorghum News Letter 19: 61-62. Choudhary, R.K. and Singh, S B.2012. Evaluation of pyriproxifen 10% EC against cotton sucking pests. RVSKVV, College of Agriculture, Indore (M.P.)-India. Submitted to Journal of Cotton Research and Development, CCS, HAU. Choudhary, R.K., Raypuriya, N., Upadhyay, S.N., and Singh, S.B., (2014). Influence of method and application time of nitrogen on sorghum pest incidence. Interface on management of economically important insects in India, 16th August, 2014, MS no. T-I (21), pp. 23. Dabholkar, A.R. (1968). Effect of gamma ray irradiation on protein content of sorghum. Sci. and Cult. 34 (4): 184. Dabholkar, A.R., Telang, S.W., and Patel, K.C. (1970) path analysis of yield components in hybrid sorghum. Indian J. Genet. 30 (3): 625-629. Dabholkar, A.R., Telang, S.W., and Patel, K.C. (1970). Correlation in sorghum hybrids. Sci and Cult. 36: 476-477. Dabholkar, A.R. and Baghela, S.S. (1980). Inheritance of resistance to grain mould of sorghum caused by Curvuriaria Lunata (Walkar) Boedijh. Indian J. Genet. 40 (30) : 472-475. Dabholkar, A.R. and Baghel, S.S. (1980). Gene action for resistance to grain mould, yield and yield components in sorghum. JNKVV Res. J. 14 (1 &2) 7-11.

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Dabholka, A.R., Sharma, H.C. and Baghel, S.S. (1980). Inheritance of rust resistance in Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench. JNKVV Res. J. 14 (1 &2) : 12-14. Dabholkar, A.R. and Baghel, S.S. (1980). Inheritance of yield and other quantitative characters in sorghum. Indian J. Gent. 43: 891-898. Dabholkar, A.R. and Baghel, S.S. (1982). Inheritance of tannin in grains of Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench. Indian J. Gent. 43: 204-27. Dabholkar, A.R. and Baghel, S.S. (1989). Inheritance of grain mould reaction in sorghum. Gent. Agri. 37: 327-334. Dabholkar, A.R., Tikka, S.B.S. and Desai, K.B. (1983). Factors contributing to diversity in crosses of sorghum. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 53 (7): 498-503. Dabholkar, A.R., Lal, G.S. and Mishra, R.C. (1984). Genetic analysis of grain size and other characters of sorghum. Madras Agric. J. 71 (11) : 750-753. Dabholkar, A.R., Mishra, R.C. Khan, R.V. (1984) Effect of removal of primary branches on grain size and yield of sorghum. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 54 (9): 767-769. Dabholkar, A.R., Mishra, R.C. Barche, N.B. and Lal, G.S. (1985). Evaluation of genotypes of sorghum for intercropping with soybean. Ind. J. Agric. Si. 55 (7) 480-482. Dabholkar, A.R. and Saxena, Mukesh (1987). Combining ability analysis for cation and anion exchange capacity in sorghum. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 57, (1) 5-8. Dabholkar, A.R., Sarode. Usha and Mishra, R.C. (1986). Effect of partial defoliation on grain yield of sorghum. In “proceeding of symposium on Agricultural development in Malwa and Nimar regions of Madhya Pradesh Nov. 19-20, 1986. JNKVV campus. College of Agriculture, Indore pp. 152-155. Dabholkar, A.R. Modi, N. and Lal, G.S. (1986). Combining ability analysis of day to maturity in sorghum. In “proceeding of symposium on Agricultural development in Malwa and Nimar regions of Madhya Pradesh Nov. 19-20, 1986. JNKVV campus. College of Agriculture, Indore pp. 162-165. Dabholkar, A.R. and Sarode, U., (1988). Evaluation of new male sterile lines and restorers of sorghum for combining ability. Madras Agric. J. 75 (11-12): 439-441. Dabholkar, A.R. Modi, Narendra (1989). Combining ability analysis of harvest Index in sorghum. Indian Agril. 3. 75 (11-17): 439-441. Dabholkar, A.R., Lal, G.S. and Mishra, R.C. and Barche N.B. (1989). Combining ability analysis of resistance of sorghum to shootfly. Indian J. Genet. 49. (3) 325-330. Dabholkar, A.R. and Virulkar, Satish (1990). Gene effects or root cation exchange capacity of Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench. Indian J. Genet. 50 (3) 256-259. Dabholkar. A.R., Lunia, S. and Saxena, U., (1993). Genetic analysis of root cation and anion exchange capacity of sorghum. J. Maharashtra Agric. University. 18(3): 406-408. Elangovan, M., Saxena, U., and Gadewadikar, P.N., “Preliminary evaluation of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] germplasm from Madhya Pradesh, India”. JNKVV Research journal Vol. 43(1): 19-22. Elangovan M., P kiranbabu, P., Reddy, C.S., Saxena, U., Reddy, G.V. and Tonapi, V.P., (2013). Genetic and environmental variability in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Germplasm collected from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Indian J. Plant Genet. Resour. 26 (1): 19-24

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on sustainable management of natural resources, environment, energy and livelihood, security to achieve zero hunger, challenges held at new Delhi, India during November 22 to 26, 2016. Vol. No. 1 pp 357-358. Thakur, N.S., Kushwaha, B.B., Girothia, O.P., Shina, N.K., and Mishra, J.S., (2016) Effect of integrated weed management on growth and yield of rainy-season sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). Indian Journal of Agronomy 61(2):217-222. Umat, D.S. and Deshpande, S.L. (1982). Studies in intercropping of sorghum with redgram. Sorghum News Letter 25:50. Umat, D.S. and Deshpande, S.L. (1983).Effect of Legume in sorghum based intercropping systems. Sorghum News Letter 26: 53. Umat, D.S. and Deshpande, S.L. (1983). Response of redgram genotypes to various plant populations in sorghum intercropping systems. Sorghum News Letter 26: 54.

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Conferences: Abstract Poster Presentation : 52 Information on Book Published S. No. Authors Book title Publisher’s name and address 1 Dr. A.R. Dabholkar Elements of Biometrical Concept Publishing Co. Genetics 1995 New Delhi 2 Dr. A.R. Dabholkar General Plant Breeding Concept Publishing Co. New Delhi 3 S.N. Upadhyay, S.B. Singh, Insect Ecology Biotech books, 478263/23, Ansari Satya Prakash Singh Tomar Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi 4 Dr. S.B. Singh, Dr. A.K.Badaya, Toxicology of Insecticides Biotech books, 478263/23, Dr. S.N. Upadhyaya Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi 5 Dr. S.B. Singh, Dr. S.N. Upadhyaya Non-Insect Pests and their Biotech books, 478263/23, R.K. Chaudhary Management Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi

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S. Authors Chapter Book title Editors Year of Language Publisher’s name and Pages No. title publication address

1 A.R. Sorghum Genetic C. B. Singh 2002 English Scientific Publishers 72-85 Dabholkar improvement and (India) of Field crops Dhirendra P.O. BOX 91, Khare Jodhpur

d) Any other significant points (awards & recognitions etc.) Ph. D. Theses : 8 M. Sc. Theses : 123 Awards: • Won IIIrd Prize on the poster on 39th annual Group meeting of Sorghum held at RVSVV, COA, Indore on 25-27 Feb, 2009. • Awarded IIIrd prize in Poster presentation in the 40th Annual Sorghum Workshop held at Coimbatore from 27 Feb to 1st March, 2010.

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Dr. A.R. Dabholkar Mr. N.R. Jamley, RA Dr. G.S. Lal, RA Mr. N.B. Barche, RA Sorghum Breeder 1978 - 1978 1979 -1987 1980-1994 1969-1997

Dr. P.N. Gadewadikar Dr. P.D. Gaikwad Dr. A.S. Holkar Dr. Sheela Verma Assistant Breeder Assistant Breeder Sorghum Breeder Assistant Breeder 1994 to 2005 1998 - 2002 2003-2014 2006-2011

Mr. V.P. Kataria Dr. Usha Saxena Dr. D.K. Shrivstava Dr. D.S. Umat Assistant Breeder Technical Assistant/Scientist Technical Assistant/ Scientist Agronomist 2006 to 2019 (1987-till today) (2004-2016) 1969-1989

Dr. G.V. Katti Mr. S.L. Deshpande Dr. V.S. Gautam Dr. N.S. Thakur Research Assistant Scientist Agronomist Agronomist 1974-1974 1978-1987 1998-2002 2002-2015

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Dr. G.K. Nema Dr. B.B. Kushwah, Technical Dr. R.S. Verma, Entomologist Dr. G.S. Bharaj Scientist assistant/ Scientist 1974-1977,1984-1985 Research associate/Scientist 2016-2018 1989 to till date 1995-2003 (1975-1984)

Dr. S.L. Bichoo Dr. S.N. Upadhyaya Dr. R.K. Choudhary Dr. Sandeep Sharma Entomologist Entomologist Entomologist Entomologist 1998 -2003 2003-2006 2009-2015 2018-2019

Dr. A.K. Badaya Dr. U.S. Kushwaha Sh. A.K. Nayak Sh. SA Ansari Entomologist Pathologist Asstt. Grade Field Asstt. /FEO 2019 - till date 1982-1995,1995-2001 2007-2018 1978-1999

Sh. DA Ansari Sh. RS Tomar Field Asstt. /FEO Field Asstt. /FEO 2003 - continued 2001 to continued

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1. Name of the center : PAU, Ludhiana 2. Year of establishment : 1.4.2015 3. Personal associated with AICRP center since its inception till date

Sr No. Sanctioned Post Designation Name of the scientist Period of service Station Incharge Sr. Forage Breeder Dr. R S Sohu Till date Scientific staff (3) 1 Asstt. Breeder Asstt. Breeder Dr. Davinder Pal Singh 1.4.2015 till date 2 Asstt. Entomologist Asstt. Entomologist Dr. Ravinder Kumar 1.4.2015 upto 31.3.2018 Dr. Harpreet Kaur Cheema 1.4.2018 till date 3 Asstt. Animal Asstt. Nutritionist Dr. Harptreet Kaur Oberoi 1.4.2015 till date Nutritionist (Forage evaluation) Technical staff (3) 1 Tech. Asstt. Farm worker Sh. Balwinder Singh 1.4.2015 till 31.3.2018 Beldar Sh. Baljinder Singh 1.4.2018 till date 2 Tech. Asstt. Farm worker Sh. Samat Ram 1.4.2015 till 30.6.2018 Farm worker Sh. Hirdey Sahni 1.7.2018 till date 3 Tech. Asstt. Bird Catcher Sh. Jaswant Singh 1.4.2018 till date

4. Achievements of the centre over the years a) Releases from the centre Name State or Sr. Year of Region of of the national Pedigree Specific features No. release adaptation variety release 1 SL 44 National JS-263 x 1974 • Single cut variety Punjab, Haryana, SSG 59-3 • Sweet, juicy and thin stem variety Rajasthan 2 PSC 1 State 2077A x 1991 • Multicut hybrid Punjab SGL 87 • Sweet, juicy and resistant to red-leaf spot disease. 3 PSC 4 State 94012A 2015 • Multicut, tall hybrid with broad leaves. -do- x SGL 87 • Moderately resistant to leaf spots and shoot fly

b) Other technologies developed

Sr. No. Recommendation Year Fodder production 1 Multicut sorghum should be sown from the last week of April to the end of May 1991 2 Use 37.5kg seed per hectare to get proper stand of multicut sorghum. The sowing may be done in 1991 good watter conditions in rows 30cm apart

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Sr. No. Recommendation Year 3 The 100kg nitrogen per hectare should be applied in two doses i.e. half at sowing and second half 1991 after one month of sowing multicut sorghum. The 100kg nitrogen per hectare should be applied after each cut Weed control 4 Spray Atrataf 50WP (atrazine) or Tafazine/ Hexazine 50WP (simizine) 1.0kg/hectare within two tom 1994 three days of sowing in sole sorghum. It provides effective control of annual weeds particularly itsit/ chapatti (Trianthema portulcastrum) Plant protection 5 Grain smut – seed treatment with sulphur dust 4 g per kg seed 1970 6 Seed rot and seedling mortality – seed treatment with Emisan 6 @2.5 g per kg seed 1990 7 Shoot fly-Early sown (April-May) multicut sorghum hybrids are severely attacked by sorghum shoot 1995 fly. These should be protected by giving two sprays, first at four leaf stage, followed by second spray after one week of first spray with 250ml of Malathion 50EC or 100g of Carbaryl (Sevin 50WP) in 50 liters of water per acre 8 Shoot fly-Seeds treatment with thiamethoxam 30 FS@10 ml per kg seed for the control of shoot fly 2018 in sorghum

c) Research Publications-12 Thind I S, Mann S S and Tiwana U S (1996). Effect of atrazine on weeds and forage yield of sorghum x sudan grass hybrids. Forage Res., 22(2&3): 175-178. Sukhchain, Muker H S and Singh Ajaib (2007). Variation for sucrose yield, forage yield and related traits in sweet sorghum. Forage Res., 33(3): 183-84. Tiwana U S and Chaudhary D P (2009). Effect of integrated nutrient management on the yield and quality of forage sorghum. Forage Res., 35(1): 56-58. Tiwana U S, Singh Ajaib and Mishra Kabita (2010). Minimize hydrocyanic acid (HCN) toxicity in sorghum forage through agronomic manipulations. Range Mgmt. & Agroforestry, Symposium issue: 61-62. Tiwana U S and Arora Ramesh (2011). Evaluation of seed rate and sowing time for management of shoot fly Atherigonai( spp.) in forage sorghum. J. Insect Sci., Lambay G K, Rani U, Tiwana U S and Bajaj R K (2012). Screening of sorghum genotypes against leaf spots. Crop Improv 39 (special issue): 933-34. Goyal Minal, Bajaj R K, Gill B S and Sohu R S (2013) Combining ability and heterosis studies for yield and water use efficiency in forage sorghum Sorghum[ bicolor (L) Moench] topcrosses under normal and water stress environments. Forage Res. 39(3): 124-133. Tiwana, U.S., Taggar G. K., Rani Upasana, Singh Ajaib and Singh Pritpal (2015). Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for fodder under different nitrogen levels. Progressive Res., 10: 429-433. Arora Mani, Kocher S Gurvinder and Sohu Rabinder S (2017) Evaluation of sweet sorghum varieties for their juice characteristics. Journal of Food, Agric and Environ., 15 (2): 61-63 Kaur A, Pandove G and Oberoi H K (2018) Appraisal of microbial inoculant on growth, yield and quality attributes of forage sorghum. Forage Res., 44: 179-184. Kaur Maninder and Satpal. (2019). Yield and economics of single cut sorghum genotypes as influenced by different fertilizer levels. Int J Agric Sci 11(5): 7971-7973.

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Oberoi H K and Kaur M (2019) Yield, growth and proximate analysis of multi-cut fodder sorghum genotypes with different doses of nitrogen. Forage Res., 45: 136-139 NAAS Rating: 4.48 b) Popular articles in English and local language-12

Dr. Davinder Pal Singh Dr. Harpreet Kaur Cheema Dr. Harptreet Kaur Oberoi Asstt. Breeder-2015 Asstt. Entomologist-2018 Asstt. Animal Nutritionist- 2015 till date till date till date

Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Asstt. Entomologist Dr. RS Sohu, Station Incharge 2015-2018 Sr. Forage Breeder

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1. Name of the centre: AICRP ON SORGHUM, RARS, NANDYAL 2. Year of establishment: 1.4.2015 to 30.8.2017 at Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla to till date at RARS, Nandyal Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) Annexure I Photos

S. No. Name of the Scientist Designation Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla Principal Scientist (Agro) & Officer - in - Charge 1 Dr. Y. Radhakrishna From 1.4.2015 to 30.8.2017 Senior Scientist (PB) 2 Dr. B. Vijaya Lakshmi From 1.4.2015 to 30.8.2017 Regional Agricultural Research Station, Nandyal Scientist (Agro) & Officer - in - Charge 3 Dr. T. Bhagavatha Priya From 1.9.2017 to Till date Scientist (PB) 4 Smt. Sk. Sameera From 1.9.2017 to Till date Scientist (PB) under Non-Plan Millets scheme at RARS, Nandyal, 6 Smt. S. Isha Parveen ANGRAU; From 1.4.2018 to Till date

9. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre

State or S. Name of the Year of Yield / National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) Region of adaptation No. variety/hybrid release duration CSV nos.) White Sorghum Varieties 1. NTJ-1 NA 148X296 B 1988 30-35 q/ Plant height of 170-180 cm Kurnool, Kadapa, (Nandyala NJ-2092 ha with large semi compact Northern Telangana Tella Jonna-1) 105 days panicles, non-lodging and and Southern Telangana drought tolerant. regions

2. NTJ-2 SPV 913 NJ-2122 1989 30-35 q/ Dual purpose variety with Kurnool, Kadapa, Ranga (Nandyala 639 (E) dated ha plant height of 180-200 cm Reddy, Sanga Reddy, Tella Jonna-2) 17.08.1990 100 days with large spindle shaped Nizamabad, Northern & semi compact panicles, Telangana and Southern early maturing variety with Telangana regions drought tolerance.

3. NTJ-3 821 (E) dated NJ 2092 (NTJ- 1995 28-30 q/ Dual purpose non lodging Kurnool, Kadapa, Ranga (Nandyala 13.09.2000 1) X POD 24 ha variety with conical & Reddy, Sanga Reddy, Tella Jonna-3) NJ- 2169 110 days compact panicles. Nizamabad, Northern Telangana and Southern Telangana regions

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State or S. Name of the Year of Yield / National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) Region of adaptation No. variety/hybrid release duration CSV nos.) 4. NTJ-4 72 (E) dated NTJ-1 X 2002 30-35 q/ Tolerant to major pest and Kurnool, Kadapa, Ranga (Nandyala 01.01.2008 CMS-3 ha disease like shoot fly and Reddy, Sanga Reddy, Tella Jonna-4) NJ-2401 105 days charcoal rot. Nizamabad, Northern Telangana and Southern Telangana regions 5. NTJ-5 SPV 2340 CS-3541 X 2018 45-55 q/ High yielding, semi Andhra Pradesh and (Nandyala 3220 (E) dated NJ-2401 ha dwarf, drought tolerant Telangana Tella Jonna-5) 05.09.2019 105 days white jowar variety with quality fodder. Suitable for mechanical harvesting Yellow Sorghum varieties 1. N-1 (Cheruku Not Developed 1937 14-16 q/ Juicy sweet stem, compact Koilakuntla of Kurnool patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha cylindrical ear head with District selection lustrous yellow bold grain with reddish purple glume. Fine straw quality. Suitable to the soils of rich and medium fertility. 2. N-2 (Gundu Not Developed 1942 15-17 q/ Juicy sweet stem, compact Kurnool District patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha and oval head with good selection yellow bold grain with reddish purple glume. Fine straw quality. Suitable to the soils of rich fertility. 3. N-3 (Oola Not Developed 1942 15-17 q/ Pithy stem, compact Balapanur Village of patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha cylindrical ear head with Nandyal, Kurnool selection good yellow bold grain District with reddish purple glume. Fine straw quality. Suitable to the soils of medium and poor fertility. 4. N-4 (Oola Not Developed 1942 15-17 q/ Pithy stem, very compact Peddasettipalli Village patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha oval ear head with yellow of Proddutur, Kadapa selection bold grain with reddish District purple glume. Suitable to the soils of rich and medium fertility. 5. N-5 (Oola Not Developed 1945 15-17 q/ Pithy stem, compact oval Kadapa district patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha ear head with yellow bold selection grain with reddish purple glume. Suitable to red, black and mixed soils of varying fertility. 6. N-6 (Oola Not Developed 1945 15-17 q/ Chinthakomma dinne patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha of Allagadda, Kurnool selection District 7. N-7 (Gundu Not Developed 1945 15-18 q/ Pithy stem, very compact Balapanur Village of patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha oval ear head with yellow Nandyal, Kurnool selection bold grain with reddish District purple glume. Suitable to the soils of rich fertility.

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State or S. Name of the Year of Yield / National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) Region of adaptation No. variety/hybrid release duration CSV nos.) 8. N-8 (Oola Not Developed 1945 15-18 q/ Pithy stem, very compact Pulivendula of Kadapa patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha oval ear head, yellow bold District selection grain with reddish purple glume. Suitable to the soils of rich and medium fertility. 9. N-9 (Oola Not Developed 1945 15-18 q/ Juicy sweet stem, compact Pulivendula of Kadapa patcha Jonna) Applicable by Pure line ha and long ear head, good District selection yellow bold grain with reddish purple glume. Suitable to the soils of rich fertility. 10. N-10 Not Developed 1951 15-18 q/ Pithy stem, medium Pyapili Village of Dhone, (Mungari Applicable by Pure line ha compact long ear head, Kurnnol District patcha Jonna) selection light yellow bold grain with reddish purple glume. Suitable to shallow gravelly soils. 11. N-11 Not Developed 1951 15-18 q/ Juicy sweet stem, medium Pyapili Village of Dhone, (Mungari Applicable by Pure line ha compact cylindrical Kurnnol District patcha Jonna) selection tapering ear head, yellow bold grain with reddish purple glume. Suitable to red and mixed soils of light nature. 12. N-12 Not Developed 1951 15-18 q/ Pithy stem, compact and Pyapili Village of Dhone, (Mungari Applicable by Pure line ha tapering ear head, yellow Kurnnol District patcha Jonna) selection bold grain with reddish purple glume. Suitable to red and mixed soils of good fertility. 13. N-13 Not Developed 1966 18-20 q/ Semi compact elliptical Allgadda, Koilakuntla, (Cheruku Applicable by Pure line ha ear head with yellow bold Banaganapalli of patcha Jonna) selection 120 days grain. Recommended for Kurnnol District places wherever striga incidence is endemic. Highly tolerant to striga and drought 14. N-14 639 (E) dated Developed 1989 20-22 q/ Non juicy stem, compact Nandyal, Allgadda, (Nandyala 17.08.1990 by Pure line ha and oval panicles with Koilakuntla of Kurnnol Mudda kanki selection (Local 120 days medium bold yellow District Jonna) selection from grains. High grain and Proddutur and Proddutur, fodder yielding drought Jammalamadugu of kadapa district tolerant variety Kadapa District of AP) Markapur of Prakasam District 15. N-15 SPV 2339 N65-4 X N 14 2018 25-30 q/ High yielding drought Andhra Pradesh and (Nandyala 3220 (E) dated ha tolerant yellow jowar Telangana patcha Jonna) 05.09.2019 120 days variety with high quality fodder.

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dd) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research paper 1. Variability estimates for yield and yield components in sorghum. B. Vijaya Lakshmi and Y. Radha Krishna 2. Effect of levels of nitrogen on growth, yield and yield attributes in sorghum hybrids under rice fallows. Y. Radha Krishna and B. Vijaya Lakshmi Popular articles in local language- 6 Annexure I Photos

Dr. Y. Radhakrishna Dr. B. Vijaya Lakshmi Dr. T. Bhagavatha Priya Principal Scientist (Agro) & Senior Scientist (PB) Scientist (Agro) & Officer- in- Charge 2015-2017 Officer-in-Charge 2015-2017 2017-Till date

Smt. Sk. Sameera Smt. S. Isha Parveen Scientist (PB) Scientist (PB), RARS, Nandyal, ANGRAU 2017-Till date 2018-Till date

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1. Name of the centre: All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem, Nagarkurnool, Telangana 2. Year of establishment: 1982-83 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) –

Number S. No. Position Name of the scientist Period of posts Scientific staff: 1. Sr. Scientist (Pl. Br) 1 Dr. D. Narayana 1982 to 1989 Dr. Buseeruddin Up to 2004 Farzana Jabeen (ARO) 1987-1991 Dr. A. Rameswar 1989 to 1991 M.V. Hussain 1990-1998 Dr. D. Ramachandraiah During 2002 Vijaya Sai Reddy (ARO) 2002 to 2007 Dr. Pooranchand 01.01.2006 to 07.12.2007 Smt. V. Swarna Latha 08.12.2007 to 24.07.2008 Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar 29.07.2008 to13.06.2013 Ms. G. Usha Rani 25.06.2013 to10.07.2014 Dr. G. Seshu 11.07.2014 to 19.06.2015 Dr. S. Maheshwaramma 20.06.2015 to till date 2. Sr. Scientist (Agro) 1 Dr. S. Raghu Vardhan Reddy 1982 to 1989 Dr. Shiva Shankar 1989 to 1998 MD Sheik Ahammad 1998 to 2000 Dr. Vidya Sagar 2000 to 2006 Dr. A.V. Ramanjaneyulu 15.09.2006 to 25.07.2008 Dr. A. Krishna 30.07.2008 to 8.8.2011 Ms. P. Spandana Bhatt 8.8.2011 to 31.7.2012 Dr. P. Sujatamma 1.8.2012 to 25.4.2015 3. Scientist (Ento) 1 Dr. Dharama Reddy 1984 to 1995 Dr. Narshi Reddy 1995 to 1998 Dr. Samba Shiva Rao 1998 to 2003 Dr. Raman Goud 2003 to 2007 Dr. P. Chandrayudu 01.05.2006 to 30.09.2007 Dr. K. Kavitha 01.10.2007 to 21.11.2014 Ms. N. Jemimah 22.11.2014 to 11.8.2017 Dr. S. Maheshwaramma (i/c) 12.8.2017 to 23.3.2018 Sri S. Ramesh 24.3.2018 to till date Scientist 1 Dr. P. Narayana Reddy 1984 to 1995 (Pl. Patho)

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Number S. No. Position Name of the scientist Period of posts Dr. Bharathi Bhat Dr. S. Khayum Ahammed 15.09.2006 to 31.01.2008 Dr. S. Ameer Basha 01.02.2008 to 25.4.2015 Sub assistants Penta Reddy 1982 A Chandra Mouli 1983 to 1990 J Prabhakar 1989 to 2018 Biksha Pathi 1994 to 1988 Narasingha Rao 1990 to 1994 Veeresham 1990 to 2007 Shankaraiah 2008 to till date S Laxmaiah 2018 to till date 4. Achievements of the centre over years Releases from the centre Name of State or S. Year of Region of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features (1or 2) No. release adaptation hybrid CSV nos.) 1 PSV-1 State MS-8271 X IS-3691 1996 1. Dual purpose Telangana 2. High grain and fodder yields with acceptable quality 2 Palem-2 State SPV-86 X GD- 2002 • High yielding Telangana 57904 • Tolerance to grain molds 3 PSH-1 State ICSA-73 X ICSR- 1997 • High yielding Telangana 160 • Tolerance to pests and diseases 4 ASH-1 State ICSA-91001 X 1999 • High yielding Telangana ICSR-91007 • Mature after cessation of south west monsoons in Adilabad 5 PSV-56 State CSV-15 X PVK-801 2012 • High yielding Telangana • Tolerance to grain molds 6 Palamuru CSV-31 SPV-462X SPV- 2015 • High yielding Telangana Jonna 1329 • Tolerance to grain molds 7 Palem Pacha State YPS 19 x YPS 79 2019 • High Protein content Telangana Jonna 1 • Tolerance to grain molds 8 Telangana CSV 41 SPV-86 x ICSR- 2019 • High yielding Telangana Jonna 1 89064 • Tolerance to grain molds Other Technologies Developed  In sorghum, 100 per cent recommended dose of fertilizer (80:40:0) NPK kg/ha resulted in higher grain yield (3800 kg/ha).  Highest weed control efficiency in sorghum was noticed with pre-emergence application of Atrazine @ 0.5 kg a.i./ha followed by one hand weeding at 30 days after sowing. Development of an IPM module against sorghum diseases and pests:  Timely sowing during the first fortnight of June has been developed to escape sorghum shoot fly and seed treatment with imidachloprid @ 7ml/kg seed is effective in managing the pest.

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 Seed treatment with thiomethaxam @ 3g/kg seed under both normal and late planting conditions is recommended for management of shoot fly and stem borer. Further, spraying of imidachloprid @ 0.4 ml/l at 15-18 DAE is effective in managing the shoot pests of sorghum.  Granule application of carbofuran 3 kg per acre during 30-35 DAS effectively manages stem borer.  Prophylactic spray of propiconazole @ 2.0 ml/l is effective for the control of grain mold. Management of grain mold using biocontrol agents:  Two strains of Pseudomonas flourescens viz., Pf 23 and Pf 34 and avirulent strain of Fusarium have been identified to inhibit the growth of several grain mold causing fungi including ofCurvularia , Alternaria and Helminthosporium etc. Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research Papers-14 Nagesh Kumar M V, S Ameer Basha and K Kavitha (2012) Studies on nutrient and roti making quality parameters in yellow pericarp sorghum land races. Accepted for publication in Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding. Sujay Rakshit et al., (2012) GGE biplot analysis to evaluate genotype, environment and their interactions in sorghum multi-location data Euphytica. S. Ameer Basha, M.V. Nagesh Kumar, K. Dharma Reddy, G. Raghavendra, A Sajeli Begum. Biochemical characterization of Pseudomonas fluorescens strains and their antagonistic activity against sorghum grain mold fungi. Brizilian J. of Microbiology, 2012. S. Ameer Basha, M.V. Nagesh Kumar, K. Dharma Reddy, G. Raghavendra, A. Sajeli Begum, S. Mahibalan, C.V. Sameer Kumar and M. Suresh. 2012. Effect of safflower petal extract on spore germination of sorghum grain mold fungi. Journal of Oil Seeds Research. 29: 329-332. Ameer Basha, S., Raghavendra, G., Nagesh Kumar, M.V., Dharma Reddy, K. and Sudhakar, R. 2013. Performance of native Fluorescent Pseudomonas on in vitro seed germination and seedling vigour of sorghum, sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. International Journal of Bioresource and Stress Management. 4(4): 487-491. Ameer Basha, S., Sajeli Begum, A. and Raghavendra, G. 2014. Effect of various extracts of Annona muricata, Abutilon indicum and Evolvulus alsinoides on spore germination of sorghum grain mold fungi. International Journal of Bioresource and Stress Management. 5(1): 102-106. Ahil Sajeli Begum, Ameer Basha, S., Govardhanam Raghavendra, Mallela Venkata Nagesh Kumar, Yukthi Singh, Jagannath V Patil, Yuhei Tanemura and Yoshinori Fujimoto. 2014. Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial compounds from Pseudomonas fluorescens and their efficacy on sorghum grain mold fungi. Chemistry and Biodiversity. 11: 92-100. Ameer Basha S., Sajeli Begum, A., Raghavendra, G., Subba Rao, D. 2014. Sensitivity of Pseudomonas fluorescensand Rhizobium to various antibiotics under invitro. International journal of Bioresource and Stress Management. Ameer Basha, S., Sajeli Begum, A., Raghavendra, G., Subba Rao, D. 2014. Search for agrochemical and heavy metal tolerant strains of pseudomonas fluorescens and rhizobium. Indian Journal of Plant Protection. Sujathamma, P., Kavitha, K and Suneetha, V. 2015 Response of Grain Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) Cultivars to different fertilizer levels under rainfed condition. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences 5 (1): 381-385

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Sujathamma, P., Nagesh Kumar, M. V., Kavitha, K., Ameerbasha, S. and Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, D. 2015 Weed Management in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Paper presented in II International conference on Bio-Resource and Stress Management was held from 7th to 10th January, 2015 at PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. S. Ameer Basha, Sajeli Begum, Govardhanam Ragavendra, Mahibalan Senthi, Rukaiyya Khan, Ravi Sojitra, Santhosh Kumar, Asalla Srinivas. 2016. Antifungal effect and protective role of ursolic acid and three phenolic derivatives in the management of Sorghum grain mold under field conditions. Chemistry and Bio Diversity (13): 1158 – 1164. Shobh Rani T, Sameer Kumar CV, Maheshwaramma S, Parimal M, Anil Kumar Gand, Sravanthi K (2019) Selection criteria for grain yield in pearl millet (Pennisesetum glaucam L.) in association with yield contributing traits. International journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience 7(3):257-262. Shobh Rani T, Anil Kumar G, Sravanthi K, Sameer Kumar, CV, Maheshwaramma S, Ramesh S and Parimal M (2019). Heterosis effects on genetic biofortification of grain iron and zinc in pearl millet (Pennisesetum glaucam L.) Selection criteria for grain yield in pearl millet. Indian journal of Agricultural Sciences 5320 (1-7). Abstracts - 10 Conference Popular articles in local language- 27 Book chapter • K. Sravanti, Dr. S. Maheshwaramma, Dr. G. Seshu, S. Ramesh and Dr. C.V. Sameer Kumar. Parental line development, maintenance breeding and hybrid development in Pearl millet and Sorghum (“Basic Skills in Crop Breeding and Quality Seed Production” -Training manual book published by Seed Research and technology centre). Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc) Recognitions: • Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar received Commendation award for best research worker, at district level during 26 January, 2012. • Dr. P. Sujathamma received commendation award for best research worker at district level during August 2012. • Dr. S. Ameer Basha received commendation award for best research worker at district level during January 2013. • Dr. K. Kavitha received commendation award for best research worker at district level during January 2013. • Dr. S. Mahehwaramma received commendation award for best research worker at district level during January 2014. • Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar received Best Worker” at District level award on Telangana Formation Day on 2.6.2015. • Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar received “Janna Reddy Venkat Reddy” Award for Telangana State at the Annual convocation of ANGRAU, 2011 on March 4th , 2015.

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• Dr. S. Ameer Basha received Acharya N.G. Ranga Yong Scientist Award for the year 2011 on 09- 01-2015, Hyderabad. • Dr. C.V Sameer Kumar received outstanding partnership award-Asia on 14.12.2018 Sponsored by ICRISAT. Annexure I Photos

Dr. Dharama Reddy Dr. Bharathi Bhat Smt. V. Swarna Latha Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar Scientist (Ento) 1984-1995 Plant Pathology Plant breeding Plant breeding 2008-2013

Dr. P. Sujatamma Dr. S. Ameer Basha Dr. K. Kavitha Ms. P. Spandana Bhatt Sr. Scientist (Agro) 2012-2015 Scientist 2008-2015 Scientist (Ento) 2007-2014 Sr. Scientist (Agro) 2011-2012

Dr. G. Seshu Ms. G. Usha Rani Ms. N. Jemimah Sri. S. Ramesh Sr. Scientist (Pl. Br) 2014-2015 Sr. Scientist (Pl. Br) 2013-2014 Scientist (Ento) 2014-2017 Scientist (Ento)2018-till date

Dr. S. Maheshwaramma Dr. CV. Sameer Kumar Sr. Scientist (Pl. Br) Genetics & Plant Breeding 20.06.2015 to till date

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1. Name of the Centre: G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar 2. Year of establishment: 1976 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific, staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service)

Sl. No. Name of Scientist Period of Association Breeding 1 Dr. D.L. Singhania, 1975-1982 Professor & Officer I/c Forage Sorghum Breeding 2 Dr. Rameshwar Singh, 1975-2002 Professor & Officer I/c Forage Sorghum Breeding & Agronomy 3 Dr. Vikram Singh 1975-2004 Professor & Officer I/c Forage Sorghum Breeding 4 Dr. P.K. Shrotria, 1975-31.12.2018 Professor & Officer I/c Forage Sorghum Breeding 5 Dr. H.S. Chawla, Professor & Head, Genetics & Plant Breeding 1980-1981 6 Sri Rakesh Rastogi, Research Associate 1982 7 Sri P. Pundhir, Research Associate 1982 8 Sri Raman Modi, Research Associate 1983 9 Sri S.V. Singh, Research Associate 1983-1990 10 Mr. Dal Chand, Research Associate 1984-1996 11 Mr. K.P.S. Tomar, Field Assistant 1988-1990 12 Dr. P.K. Pandey, Professor & Senior Sorghum Breeder 1996-2003 & w.e.f. May, 2012 contd. 13 Mr. Ajeet Kumar, Field Assistant 1997-contd. 14 Dr. D.C. Baskheti, Senior Technical Assistant, Sorghum Breeding 1998-2003 15 Dr. Shivji Singh, Senior Technical Assistant 2001-contd. Animal Nutrition 16 Dr. M.L. Verma, Associate Professor Forage Nutrition 1979, 1982 & 1999 to 2000 17 Sri Abdul Saleem, A.R.A. Animal Nutrition 1975 18 Sri Bhupinder Singh, A.R.A. Animal Nutrition 1975 19 Sri R.S. Jaiswal Research Assistant 1975, 1979, 1982 & 1999-2001 20 Sri Kashmiri Lal Research Assistant 1975 21 Mr. B.S. Nazeer, Research Assistant 1977 22 Mr. A.N. Tikale, Research Assistant 1977-1979 23 Mr. M.P. Singh, Ex-Senior Research Assistant 1996 24 Sri Lallan Chaudhary, Research Fellow 1978-1979 25 Mr. Raman Rao, Research Assistant 1989 Weed Control 26 Dr. Govinder Singh, Asstt. Professor 1979 27 Mr. R.P. Sharma, Research Assistant 1979 & 1982

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Sl. No. Name of Scientist Period of Association Entomology 28 Dr. Y.S. Rathore, J.R.O, Entomology 1977-1978 29 Dr. G.C. Sachan, J.R.O, Entomology 1978-1981 30 Mr. C.P. Singh, Research Assistant 1979 Agronomy 31 Dr. O.P. Singh, Senior Research Officer 1982-1999 32 Sri Y.P. Joshi, Research Assistant 1975 33 Dr. S.S. Verma, Senior Research Officer, Sorghum Agronomy 1976-1980, 1982 and 2003-2005 34 Dr. S.D. Rai, Assoc. Professor Forage Agronomy 1975 35 Sri Harpal Singh, Senior Research Assistant 1975 & 1981 36 Dr. Virandra Singh, Assistant Professor 1975-1977 37 Mr. Y.P. Joshi, Research Assistant 1975-1982 38 Dr. U.R. Pal, Jr. Sorghum Agronomy 1976, 1978, 1979 & 1981 39 Dr. J.S. Khokar, Asstt. Professor 1980 40 Mr. Tej Bahadur Ram, Field Assistant 1988-1995 41 Mr. Ramesh Chandra, Research Assistant 1993-2014 42 Dr. Kewalanand, Senior Research Officer, Sorghum Agronomy 2006-2008 & 2010-2012 43 Dr. J.P. Singh, Senior Research Officer, Sorghum Agronomist 2008-2009 44 Dr. Kranti Kumar, Assistant Professor, Sorghum Agronomist 2014-2019 45 Dr. Yesh Pal, Senior Technical Assistant 2005-contd. 46 Dr. D.K. Shukla, Senior Research Officer, Sorghum Agronomy 23.02.2019 contd. Pathology 47 Dr. V.K. Agrawal, Associate Professor 1979-1980 48 Mr. H.S. Verma, Sr. Research Assistant 1979-1980 49 Dr. S. Lal, Assoc. Professor 1976 & 1979 50 Mr. S.C. Saxena, Sr. Research Assistant 1976 & 1979 51 Mr. R.N. Upadhayya, Research Associate 1979 52 Dr. R.R. Dwivedi, Professor & Sorghum Pathologist 1988-2003 53 Mr. Het Ram, Field Assistant 1997-1999 & 2000-2012 54 Dr. Yogendra Singh, Professor & Officer In-charge, November, 2003 contd.

4. Achievements of the centre: Being the only Agriculture University in the state of Uttar Pradesh at that time and keeping in view of the importance of sorghum as one of the major fodder crops in the state, the work on sorghum improvement was initiated at Pantnagar in the year 1967. Received from various national and international agencies, a collection of more than 2500 germplasm lines (mostly IS numbers) was evaluated for fodder yield and nutritional quality parameters. Selected on the basis of 2-3 years of evaluation, the lines viz. IS 4776, IS 6953, IS 9722, IS 7002, IS 3555, IS 6090, IS 8087, IS 607 and IS 4777 which were found promising in station trials were incorporated for evaluation in All India Coordinated Trials. Later, by including the above selected lines along with released and popular forage sorghum varieties of other states viz. Vidisha 60-1, (Madhya Pradesh), JS 73/53 (Haryana), SL 44 (Punjab), MP Chari (Madhya Pradesh) and sweet sorghum variety Rio

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(released in India through direct introduction), in the crossing block, the varietal development programme, based on inter-varietal crossing through hand emasculation and pollination, was also initiated in 1970. Identified donors for multiple traits like low HCN content, high digestibility and shoot fly resistance (IS 4776), high TSS (total soluble solids) and juiciness of stem (Rio, Leoti, IS 607), fast growth and regeneration (IS 6953), high forage yield (Vidisha 60-1) and good grain quality (CS 3541) were exhaustively used in the hybridization programme to generate variable breeding material for selection. Considering the quantum and significance of research work done on forage sorghum improvement and large number of entries contributed in the All India Coordinated Trials, Pantnagar was given the status of one of the Coordinating Centers of All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project (ICAR) in 1976. In view of the great popularity of multicut forage sorghum among the farmers and dairymen, the on-going research efforts are mainly focused at the development of high yielding multicut varieties and hybrids with high resistance to foliar diseases and improved nutritional quality. Improvement in conventional forage varieties of multicut types for nutritional quality, disease resistance and seed production ability is in progress through combined research efforts in the disciplines of Breeding and Genetics and Plant Pathology. Till date Pantnagar centre working on the mandate of developing high yielding, early flowering, disease resistant and improved nutritional quality varieties/hybrids have developed and released twelve (12) varieties of forage sorghum viz. UP Chari1, UPChari2, Pant Chari 3, Pant Chari 4, Pant Chari 5, Pant Chari 6, Pant Chari 7, Pant Chari 8, Pant Chari 9, Pant Chari 10, Pant Chari 11 and CSV 35F and three hybrids viz. CSH 20 MF, CSH 24 MF and CSH 40F, brief details of which are given in the following table. New single cross hybrids and varieties of single cut and multicut types are regularly contributed in AICSIP and State Evaluation Trials. ee) Releases from the centre Name of State or S. Year of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features Region of adaptation No. release hybrid CSV nos.) 1 UP Chari 1 IS 4776 (Selection 1979 High fodder yield, low HCN All sorghum growing from IS (SVRC/ content, highly juicy & resistant areas of India. 4776) CVRC) to stem borer and shoot fly 2. UP Chari 2 Selection 276 (Vidisha 1983 High fodder yield, high protein All sorghum growing 60-1 × IS (CVRC) and digestibility, tolerant to areas of India. 6953) foliar diseases 3 Pant Chari UPFS 22 (Vidisha 1989 High fodder yield, high protein Rainfed Kharif sown 3 60-1 × IS (SVRC) and digestibility, tolerant to conditions of plains of 6953) foliar diseases, Uttar Pradesh 4. Pant Chari UPFS 23 (IS 4776 × 1994 High fodder yield, high protein Rainfed Kharif sown 4 RIO) (SVRC) and digestibility very juicy and conditions of plains of sweet stem Uttar Pradesh 5. Pant Chari UPFS 32 CS 3541x 1999 High green fodder yield All Sorghum growing 5 IS 6953 (CVRC) (550 q/ha), high protein and areas of India. digestibility, very juicy and sweet stem, resistant to foliar diseases with stay green character. Good grain quality and yield with pearly white bold grain.

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Name of State or S. Year of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features Region of adaptation No. release hybrid CSV nos.) 6. Pant Chari UPMC 503 Selection 2004 High green fodder yield (700- For cultivation under 6 from (SVRC) 800 q/ha) very low HCN summer/Kharif in plains Zimbabwe content, high protein & dry of Uttarakhand and germplasm matter digestibility. adjoining areas of Uttar line SDSL Pradesh 92140 7. CSH 20 MF UPMCH 1101 2219 A x 2005 High fodder yield (800-950 Irrigated summer and (Hybrid) UPMC 503 (CVRC) q/ha green fodder), very low rainfed Kharif conditions R HCN content, high protein & of UP, Uttarakhand, dry matter digestibility with Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, resistance to foliar diseases. Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat 8. CSH 24 MF UTMCH 1302 ICSA 467 x 2009 High green fodder yield (800- States of Uttarakhand, (Hybrid) Pant Chari (CVRC) 950 q/ha) very low HCN UP, Gujarat, Haryana, 6 content, high protein & dry Punjab and Delhi under matter digestibility, resistance irrigated and to foliar diseases. rainfed conditions of Kharif 9. Pant Chari UTFS 46 Rio x {(IS 2010 High fodder yield (550-650 q/ Plains of Uttarakhand 7 4907 x IS (SVRC) ha green and 225-275 q/ha dry) including Tarai-Bhabar 4776) x US high protein content (7.70%), areas for cultivation 607 x IS high digestibility (56.90%) under rainfed (Kharif) 8607} Resistant to major foliar diseases. conditions. 10. Pant Chari UTMC 535 Selection 2010 750-850 q/ha green and 200- Plains of Uttarakhand 8 from (SVRC) 275 q/ha dry fodder yield. Low including Tarai-Bhabar germplasm HCN content, high protein area for cultivation line SDSL content (7.48%) and high under irrigated Summer 92102 digestibility (55.73%). (April planting) and rainfed (Kharif) conditions. 11. Pant Chari UTMC 539 IS 3359 2018 High fodder yield (850-900 q/ Plains of Uttarakhand 9 SPV 2491 x SDSL (SVRC) ha green and 275-318 q/ha including Tarai-Bhabar 92101 dry). Low HCN, high protein area for cultivation (7.29%) and high digestibility under irrigated Summer (58.74%). (April planting) and rainfed (Kharif) conditions. 12. Pant Chari UTMC 552 SPV 1616 x 2018 Average fodder yield (750-800 Plains of Uttarakhand 10 SPV2563 UPMC 512 (SVRC) q/ha green and 175-225q/ including Tarai-Bhabar ha dry). Low HCN and high area for cultivation protein content (7.16%). under irrigated Summer (April planting) and rainfed (Kharif) conditions.

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Name of State or S. Year of the variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Specific features Region of adaptation No. release hybrid CSV nos.) 13. Pant Chari UTMC 554 IS 3267 x 2018 High fodder yield (800-875 q/ Plains of Uttarakhand 11 SPV2564 UPMC 512 (SVRC) ha green and 190-250 q/ha including Tarai-Bhabar dry). Very low HCN (89.19 area for cultivation under ppm) and high protein content irrigated Summer (April planting) and rainfed (7.28%). (Kharif) conditions. 14 CSV 35F UTFS 85 Pant Chari 2018 High fodder yield (650-750 q/ Irrigated summer and SPV 2317 5 x IS 7002 (CVRC) ha green and 175-200 q/ha rainfed Kharif conditions dry).Very high protein content of UP, Uttarakhand, (8.38) and high digestibility Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and (53.71%). Resistance to foliar Gujarat. disease stay green quality and red colour grain.

15 CSH 40F UTFSH 2 11A2 x Pant 2018 Average yield 700-900 q/ha Irrigated summer and (Hybrid) SPH 1797 Chari 5 (CVRC) green fodder and 200-275 rainfed Kharif conditions q/ha dry fodder. Low HCN of UP, Uttarakhand, content (92.42ppm), High Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar and protein content (8.39), high Gujarat. digestibility (53.46%).

Development of three way cross and red grain hybrids To address the problem of poor seed yielding ability of conventional CMS lines being used in single cross hybrid development of forage sorghum, work is in progress to develop three way cross and red grain hybrids. Two three-way cross hybrids viz.SPH 1891 (UTFSH 5) and SPH 1919 (UTFSH 7) are in advanced stage of testing in AICRP Trials.

Identification of best combiners for forage yield and quality

Best combining CMS lines viz. 2219A, ICSA 467, 11A2, 32A2, 104A, ICSA 469, ICSA 693 and ICSA 351 along with single cut restorer/pollinator Pant Chari 5 and multicut restorer/pollinator Pant Chari 6, SSG 59-3 and SGL 87 have been identified.

Pre-breeding programme A core collection of 400-450 diverse germplasm including sorghum, forage sorghum, sudan grass and several wild type sorghums is being maintained and utilized under pre-breeding programme.

B and R line development/ improvement programme Beside conventional pre-breeding approach of inter-varietal crossing and selection in segregating generation, for CMS based hybrid development programme a collection of 67 pairs of A/B lines (A1, A2 and A3) is being maintained and utilized. Besides for development of new CMS lines a separate B line improvement programme for disease resistance, panicle size/ seed yielding ability, red seed colour and earliness is also in progress. Under R line/donor/varietal development programme, 62 multicut high tillering types as restorers,

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19 sweet and juicy types, 77 disease resistant stay green types and 22 stable brown midrib types, as donors have been identified during last six to seven years. Twenty elite lines of multicut forage sorghum and twenty nine elite of single cut forage sorghum based on their performance in station trials have been identified for multi-location testing yield and quality evaluation trials at State and National level.

Identification of donors for various traits Potential donors for high protein, high TSS, low HCN, disease and insect resistance, tillering and regeneration and special traits (BMR/coloured grain) have been identified and being used in the hybridization programme.

S. Traits Bench Mark Sources/ Germplasm lines No. 1. Resistance to Less than 2 score IS 6953, CSV 15, Pant Chari 5, IS 9722, IS 3555, UPFS 38, foliar diseases ICSV 700, ICSV 702, IS 23586, PVK 806, SPV 462, IS 22996, 1939 (08RLD 01-5-1), 1930 (08RLD 01-1-3), 1941 (08RLD 01-5-3), 1946 (08RLD 01-7-2) 2. High protein 8% (minimum) SDSL 92111, SDSL 92101, UP Chari 2, Pant Chari 5, IS content 6953, GD 68717,GD 68724 3. Low HCN 100 ppm (maximum) at SDSL 92140, SDSL 12111, SSG 59-3,IS 3359, CO(FS) 29, content 25-35 DAS Pusa Chari 23, IS 3312, IS 3314, CSV 33MF, SGL 87 4. Insect tolerance Less than 15% dead heart ICSV 700, ICSV 7002, Pant Chari 5 (Shoot fly) Sweetness 10-12% T.S.S. at 50% SSV 84, IS 7002, IS 9722, CSV 19SS, Pant Chari 5, ICSV (T.S.S.%) flowering 77113 5. 6. Yield 500-550 q/ha (GFY) CSV 15, Pant Chari 5, IS 9722, (Single cut type) 175-250 q/ha (DFY) Pant Chari 3, HJ 513, HJ 541, PSSV 61, IS 7002 7. Yield 750-900 q/ha (GFY) IS 3312, IS 3314, SDSL 92102, SDSL 92101, SDSL 92140, IS (Multi cut type- 200-250 q/ha (DFY) (in 3359, SSG 59-3, CSV 33MF, UTMC 534, UPMC 512, Tillering and 2-3 cuttings) PC 23, Pant Chari 6, SGL 87, Pant Chari 8, Pant Chari 9, Regeneration) UPMC 8, UPMC 6 8. Brown midrib/ 50% IVDMD (Minimum) EC 582504, EC 582506, EC 582508, high Digestibility GD 68717, GD 68724 9. Seed yield 18-25 q/ha (range) SPV 422, SPV 1616, Pant Chari 5, IS 3555, IS 7002 10. Coloured grain Red, brown and yellow Red: IS 7002, IS 6953, ICSV 693, ICSV 635, ICSV 94002, ICSV 351, E 28, ICSV 77113, IS 14756 Yellowish brown: IS 3821, IS 20703, IS 9722

Diversification of cytoplasm source

Diversified cytoplasm (other than A1 type Milo cytoplasm) for multi cut and single cut forage sorghum hybrid development is also in progress. Several collections of A2, A3 and A4 cytoplasmic male sterile lines have been tested for their general combining ability with potential multicut type pollinator parents. The experimental hybrids based on alternate cytoplasm viz. 11 A2 × Pant Chari 6 and 32 A2 × Pant Chari 6 have been tested in the AICSIP multi location trials and the hybrids based on 11A2 has been found to be promising for multicut and as well as single cut forage sorghum hybrids.

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Sweet sorghum and high biomass sorghum for second generation bio fuel Several sorghum genotypes with high sugar content (high TSS) and high biomass production are available in the project which may be good choice as source of second generation bio fuel. Avenues are also available to develop high sugared multi cut varieties and hybrids by using sweet stemmed genotypes in the breeding programme to improve CMS lines and sudan grass type pollinators. Advanced elite lines developed with BMR trait at the centre may also be explored for their use as source for second generation bio-fuel. Fodder Quality Improvement and use of BMR trait So far as nutritional quality is concerned, sorghum has highly palatable and digestible fodder with an average of 7.5-9.0 per cent crude protein and 48-55 per cent of dry matter digestibility. Furthermore, low HCN content is very important requisite for forage sorghum in general and for multi cut forage sorghum in particular, because it is to be fed before flowering and often face hot and dry weather before onset of monsoon. Therefore, besides improving the intake characteristics, elimination of toxic substances is another most important aspect of forage sorghum improvement programme. Brown Midrib (BMR) and coloured grain sorghum and three-way cross of forage sorghum hybrids are the prospects on which lot of opportunities are available to put concerted efforts in the coming years. Progenies of crosses between BMR (brown midrib) × GMR (green midrib) genotypes having the tan plants with brown midrib, less disease and other fodder quality attributes have been selected in advanced generations and some of the best elite lines have been evaluated for protein, fiber content and IVDMD per cent. Best BMR lines identified after evaluation will be registered under germplasm registration as potential donors for unique trait. Management of Sorghum diseases • Evaluation of bio-control agents against major diseases of sorghum is in progress. TH 39 and PSF 28, isolates of Trichoderma harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescens, respectively have been found to be best isolates for control of anthracnose (Colletotricum graminicola) and zonate leaf spot (Gloeocercospora sorghi) foliar diseases. The isolates viz. TH 2, TH 14 (Trichoderma harzianum) and PSF 173 (Pseudomonas fluorescens) have been found to be best for the management of Erwinia stalk rot. TH 32 isolate has been found promising for the management of sugary disease. • Soil solarization in combination with Trichoderma harzianum (TH 43 and TH 39) and Pseudomonas fluorescens (PSF 27) resulted in significant increase in plant growth and reduction of anthracnose severity in sorghum and hence can be recommended for management of anthracnose of sorghum. • Eight grain sorghum genotypes (SPV 1659, SPV 1643, IS 14332, SPV 1685, SPV 1686, SPV 1713, SPV 1714 and SPV 1727) and four forage sorghum genotypes (UTFS 45, UTMCH 1302, UTMC 532 and Pant Chari 5) have been found consistently resistant against anthracnose and zonate leaf spot. • Intercropping of sorghum with pigeonpea (3:3) reduces disease severity of anthracnose besides providing remunerative return. • Leaf whorl inoculation, stem injection and Root tip cut and dip methods were evaluated under field conditions for germplasm screening against stalk rot of sorghum caused by E. chrysanthemi. Root tip cut and dip method proved to be best method for screening against ESR. • Species specific Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method was found more sensitive, specific and practical method for detection of Dickeya dadantii, the bacterial stalk rot pathogen.

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Registration of varieties/hybrids under PPV & FR Act Forage sorghum varieties Pant Chari 4, Pant Chari 5 and Pant Chari 6 and forage sorghum hybrids CSH 20 MF and CSH 24 MF have been registered with Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV & FR) Authority, New Delhi, as Extant Notified Varieties.

Licensing for seed production through Public-Private Partnership Several MOUs are in operations between IIMR, Hyderabad and private seed companies of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for production of large quantity of hybrid seed of multicut forage sorghum hybrids CSH 24 MF developed by this centre. The CSH 24MF has become very popular and occupies large area for fodder production.

Nucleus and Breeder seed production Sufficient quantity of nucleus seed is being produced to meet the demand for breeder seed production against indents of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC). Appropriate quantity of breeder seed of forage sorghum varieties (Pant Chari 5, Pant Chari 6) and parental lines (ICSA 467/ICSB 467 and 2219A/B) is being produced and supplied to the indenting agencies by the Breeder Seed Production Centre of the University.

Front Line Demonstrations Sorghum is the major fodder crop of Kharif season in the state of Uttarakhand where dairy industry is very well developed, especially in the whole area in districts of Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar and Dehradun and plain areas of Nainital and Champawat districts. The local cultivars of sorghum being used by the farmers and dairyman for fodder production, besides having poor fodder yield, has high incidence of foliar and stem diseases, thereby hampering the nutritive value of the fodder and ultimately reducing milk production.

Seeds of improved varieties/hybrids of forage sorghum viz. Pant Chari 5, Pant Chari 6, CSV 30F, CSH 20MF, CSH 24MF and other promising hybrids are given to the farmers for conduction of FLDs. The feedback obtained from the farmers regarding improved cattle health and increased milk production as result of feeding of improved varieties, was very encouraging. The results on FLDs during last 5-7 years have shown fodder yield superiority of 55-80% along with greater net monetary returns for Improved Practice (IP) with use of improved varieties and cultural practice in comparison to Farmers’ Practice (FP) with use of local cultivars. Strategic Services Owing to leading centre for forage sorghum research in the country and favourable climate for character expression, Pantnagar is designated as notified centre for testing of Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) for registration of forage type varieties/hybrids under PPV& FR Act. All the facilities required for DUS Testing such as net-wire fenced DUS Test field, field laboratory and digitalized database of DUS characteristics in sorghum have been developed at the Centre. A reference collection of sixty genotypes including extant notified varieties and hybrids, local varieties, example varieties and parental lines of forage and dual purpose hybrids was characterized and the data base for DUS characteristics of all the genotypes of reference collection has been developed at the centre and also submitted to the PPV & FR Authority.

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Other technologies developed CSH 20MF and CSH 24MF Hybrid Technology Commercialized by ICAR-IIMR-Hyderabad Name of Innovator and other Name of Contracting Party Year Technology team members CSH 20MF Kirtiman Agro Gentics Ltd. Aurangabad 2009 Kirtiman Agro Gentics Ltd. Aurangabad 2009 Agri Nova Seed, Jeedimetla 2012 Godavari Hybrid Seed Company, Ankapoor Village, Armoor Mandal 2012 CSH 24MF Malleshwara Agro Agencies, Yerragudi Village, Bellary District 2012 Doctor Seeds Pvt Ltd, Ludhiana 2013 Advanta Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad 2015 Malleshwara Agro Agencies, Karnataka 2015 1. GBPUAT, M/s Armoor Hybrid Seeds, Nizamabad 2017 Pantnagar Malleswara Agro Agencies, Bellary 2017 Nageswara Agro Seeds, Anantapur 2017 2. ICAR-IIMR Bhadra Agro Services, Bellary 2017 3. ICRISAT Proline Seeds company Pvt ltd 2017 Sampoorna Seeds, Adoni 2017 Anantapuram District Cooperative Marketing Society, Ananthapuram 2017 Nutrana Seeds Pvt ltd 2018 Sira Seeds Pvt ltd 2018 Everest Crop Sciences Pvt ltd 2018 Classic Hybrid Seeds Pvt ltd 2018 UPL Ltd, Hyderabad 2019 NYX Crop Science Pvt ltd, Medchal 2019 Total revenue generated under Licensing & royalty – Rs 81.06 lakhs

Crop Management  The varieties S 540 for green fodder yield and S 541 and UTFS 49 for dry matter yield were found significantly better. Green forage as well as dry matter yield increased significantly with increase in nitrogen levels from 0 to 100 Kg/h.  Green forage as well as dry matter yield increased significantly with increasing dose of nitrogen up

to 80Kg N/ha and phosphorus up to 40Kg P2O5/ha. The combination of fertilizer N80 P40, being at

par with N120 P60, caused significantly higher green forage and dry matter yield as compared to other combinations.  Inoculating sorghum seeds with Azospirillum caused significant increase in green forage and dry matter yield as compared to non-inoculation. The economic analysis indicated that application of 100% RDF and seed inoculation with Azospirillum caused significant increase in net return as well as rupees per rupee invested.  The varieties UTMC 532, GK 909 and SSG 59-3 (check) and hybrids UTMCH 1302, UTMCH 1304, SPH 1626, SPH 1627, CSH 20 MF (check) and CSH 24 MF (check) gave significantly highest total green fodder yield. A dose of 150 Kg N/ha was found to cause significantly more fodder yields as compared to remaining nitrogen levels. Green as well as dry fodder yields, increased significantly with each increasing level of nitrogen with highest at 150 Kg N/ha as well as net monetary returns.

 75% of recommended N+Azospirillum inoculation and 75% of recommended N+25% N through FYM were best for green as well as dry fodder yield and net return in terms of Rs./ha. 50% RDF+25%

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N through FYM+Azospirillum, 75% RDF+25% N through FYM) and 50% RDF+50% N through FYM were other good INM practices.  Integrated nutrient dose of 100% RDF+25 Kg Zinc Sulphate/ha was best for green as well dry fodder yield besides various growth parameters like leaf stem ratio and plant height.  Inter cropping of 1:1 sorghum with Pillipesara gave highest net return and benefit cost ratio followed by 2:2 sorghum intercropping with Pellipesara (Rs. 19, 625/ha). Besides, 2:1 inter cropping of sorghum with Phillipesora gave highest dry fodder yield.  Plant spacing of 45x15cm gave maximum green cane yield, fodder yield and juice yield. Application of 120 Kg N/ha gave maximum and significantly highest green cane and fodder yield however, for juice yield this treatment was at par with 90 Kg N/ha. Plant spacing did not exert any significant effect on juice yield however, it increased significantly with increased Nitrogen level from 30 to 90 Kg N/ha.  150% RDF gave highest yield. The genotype SPV 1754 gave highest green as well as dry fodder yield. SPV 1754 responded as significantly best genotype at 150% RDF for green fodder yield (740.74 q/ ha). For dry fodder, SPH 1467 gave highest yield at 100% RDF but was at par with SPV 1754 at 50% and 100% RDF, and with SPV 1753, SPV 1754 and SPH 1467 at 150% RDF. Stem girth increased significantly with increasing doses of RDF.  No significant yield difference as compared to Control (conventional tillage + RDF) was observed under different tillage practices and INM doses. Conventional tillage with 100% RDF was best for GFY.  Soil application of 100% RDF+15 Kg Zn+15 Kg Fe gave highest GFY, DFY, net monetary returns and crude protein%.  150% more RDF gave significantly highest yield of green fodder as well as grain. The variety SPSSV 40 was significantly best for grain yield.  The sweet sorghum variety CSV 19SS gave significantly highest green and dry fodder yield. The application of N@120Kg/ha was significantly best treatment for yield and net monetary returns. Sowing of sweet sorghum genotypes at seed rate of 60 Kg/ha gave good yield of highly digestible fodder.  Sowing on 15th April gave highest cane yield, juice yield and juice quality. High brix and high sucrose content was recorded in 15th May sowing.  Millable cane yield increased significantly with increase in nitrogen levels, however, sowing done at 30x15 cm spacing yielded significantly more millable canes. Juice % and Brix (%) Increased significantly by application of 100 Kg N/ha. Wider spacing though increased the brix but spacing did not influence significantly the juice and brix per cent.  Application of 150% more dose of fertilizers than recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) resulted in significant increase in grain and green fodder yield, cane yield, stover yield, juice yield, cost benefit ratio and net monetary return.  Application of 120 Kg N/ha gave significantly highest green (598.5q/ha) and dry fodder (148.4q/ha) yield along with net monetary returns and cost: benefit ratio.  At both the cutting green fodder and dry fodder yield increased significantly with increasing fertility levels. There was a increasing trend in green and dry fodder yields from 50% to 125% RDF. Nitrogen content and nitrogen uptake, net return and B:C ratio increased significantly with increasing dose of fertility.

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 Full package of practices (FPP) produced significantly highest green fodder and dry fodder yield. Important management component had greater influence on green fodder yield and dry fodder yield. In order of importance, most important component was fertilizer application followed by weed management.  The green fodder yield increased significantly with increase in nutrient supply. 100% RDF gave significantly highest green fodder yield. Intercropping systems of sole cowpea gave significantly highest green fodder yield (628.6 q/ha) while intercropping of sole cluster bean had significantly highest digestibility per cent.

Recognition and Awards Based on the review of the work done on the aspects of variety release, publications, breeder and nucleus seed production, proper conduction of experiments, quality of data reported, basic and strategic research, contribution of entries/checks to AICRP and State Trials and reports of QRT and Monitoring Team from ICAR, Pantnagar Centre was adjudged the “Best Performing Kharif Centre 2010” amongst all the AICSIP (All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project) Centers of the country, during 41st Annual Sorghum Group Meeting held at UAS, Dharwad from April 15-17, 2011. Pantnagar centre achieved the distinction again in 2019 for its “Immense Contribution in the Development of Many Promising Elite Lines in Sorghum leading to better livelihood and nutritional security in dryland ecosystems of India“ during 49th Annual Sorghum Group Meeting held at CCS HAU, Hisar from May 28-30, 2019. Recognition as landmark variety CSH 24 MF a multicut forage sorghum hybrid developed by G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar has been recognized as landmark variety in 2019 by ICAR due to its large coverage area about 16-17% (1,50,000 ha) of the total sorghum area in India.

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Publications (Research Papers, Books, Book Chapters etc.) Research Publications- 58 Chawla HS and Shrotria PK 1981. Effect of natural anthracnose infestation on protein content of sorghum leaves. Sorghum Newsletter. 24:125-126. Shrotria PK, Singh Rameshwar and Agarwal VK 1986. Screening of sorghum germplasm for resistance to grain mold. Sorghum Newsletter.29:10-12. Sinha AP, Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 1986. Screening of breeder’s material in advance varietal trials for resistance to sorghum anthracnose, zonate leaf spot and grain moulds. Sorghum Newsletter. 29:12- 13. Kataria SK, Singh Rameshwar, Shrotria PK and Bhatnagar S 1989. Gene action for tannin in grains of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.]. Nat. Acad. Science Letters. 12 (9): 293-294. Shrotria PK, Singh Rameshwar and Agarwal VK 1989. Evaluation techniques of sorghum genotypes for grain mold resistance. Bangladesh Journal of Botany. 18 (2): 227-229. Kumar Rajendra, Singh R and Shrotria PK 1990. Correlation and path coefficient analysis for yield and other characters in grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.]. Forage Research. 16 (1):6-12.

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Kataria SK, Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 1990. Inheritance of resistance to grain mold fungi in three sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) crosses. Environmental and Ecology. 8 (4): 1111-1113. Shrotria PK, and Singh Rameshwar 1991. Harvest index-An useful selection criteria in sorghum. Sorghum Newsletter. 31:8. Kataria SK, Singh R, Agarwal BL, Shrotria PK and Bhatnagar S 1991. Combining ability analysis for resistance to grain mold in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 61 (B), I: 127-130. Singh Rameshwar, Shrotria PK and Singh Vikram 1992. Feed and forage sorghum breeding research. In: Silver Jubilee Publication. Plant Breeding Symposium. (1992). Crop Breeding in India-Current Status and Future Strategy 113-122. Held at Hill Campus of G.B.P.U.A. & T., Ranichauri, from November 2-4, 1992. Shrotria PK, Singh CP, Singh KN and Pandey MC 1994. Effect of plant growth regulator. Green Gold Plus (GGP) on grain sorghum Pestology. XVIII (2):31-33. Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 1994. Pre-harvest quality maintenance in seed production. Seed Tech. News. 24 (4): 57. Desai SA, Singh R and Shrotria PK 1999. Heterosis and correlation in sorghum sudan grass interspecific crosses. J. Maharashtra Agric. Univ. 24 (2): 18-22. Desai SA, Shrotria PK and Singh Rameshwar 1999. Variability and heterosis for yield and its components in interspecific crosses of forage sorghum. J. Maharashtra Agril. Univ. 24 (2):138-140. Shrivastva Ashish, Singh Vikram and Shrotria PK 1999. Genetic divergence studies in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Forage Research. 24 (4): 199-202. Desai, SA, Shrotria PK and Singh, Rameshwar 2000. Variability and heterosis for forage yield and its components in interspecific crosses of forage sorghum. Karnataka J. Agril. Science. 13 (2): 315-330. Meenu Agarwal, P K Shrotria and Rameshwar Singh 2002. Path analysis in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Nat. Acad. Sci. India. 72 B (1) 107-113. Baskheti DC 2003. Inheritance of quality characters in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 1(2): 33-35. Meenu Agarwal, Rameshwar Singh and Shrotria PK 2003. Correlation studies in sorghum Pantnagar Journal of Research. 1:10 -13. Bhatt Arun 2003. Preliminary screening of fodder sorghum genotypes for resistance to shootfly Atherogona( soccata Rondani) Insect Environment. 9(1):32. Meenu Agarwal, Rameshwar Singh and A Shukla 2003. Character association analysis in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L). Moench] Forage Research. 27 (4)243- 246. Bhatt Arun, Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 2004. Variability and correlation among vigour parameters in fodder sorghum genotypes Agricultural and Biological Research. 20 (1): 60-66. Bhatt Arun, Singh Rameshwar and Singh Vikram 2004. Reduction in quality of sorghum fodder due to Grey or Cercospora Leaf spot (Cercospora sorghi) disease Agric.& Biological Research. 20 (2): 110-115. Meenu, Agarwal, Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 2004. Classification of elite sorghum lines by Principal Components Analyses Indian J. Agric. Res. 38 (1): 55-59. Bhatt Arun and Singh Rameshwar 2003. Association between stem borer [Chilo partellus (Swinhoe)] incidence and sweet stalk in sorghum. [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Insect and Environment. 9 (3): 131-132.

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Meenu Agarwal, Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 2004. Correlation studies in sorghum. (S. bicolor (L.) Moench. Proceedings of the National Academy science India. 74, BIII & (IV) 315-319. Sanjay Gupta, Khanna VK, Singh Rameshwar and Garg GK 2004. Identification of in-vitro responsive immature embryo size for plant regeneration in sudan grass (S. sudanense Piper) Indian J. Biotech. 3: 124-127. Meenu Agarwal, Singh Rameshwar and Shrotria PK 2005. Combining ability analysis for forage yield and quality characters in sorghum [S. bicolor (L.) Moench] Forage Research. 31(1): 8-11. Meenu Agrawal 2004. Studies on genetic variability and heritability in forage sorghum. Forage Research. 30(3): 163-164. Meenu Agrawal and Shrotria PK (2005). Heterosis and inbreeding depression in forage sorghum (S. bicolor (L.) Moench). Indian J. Genet. 65(1): 12-14. Pandey PK, Singh R and Shrotria PK 2005. Reversed-phase HPLC separation of phenolic acids in sorghum and their relation to shootfly Atherigona( soccata Rond.) resistance. Indian Journal of Entomology. 67 (2): 170-174. Narayan Ashish and Shrotria PK 2007. Genetic divergence over environments in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Pantnagar J. Research. 5(2) 70-74. Singh RK and Shrotria PK 2008. Combining ability analysis for forage yield and its components in forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Forage Research. 34 (2) 79-82. Pandey Suneeta and Shrotria PK 2009. Heterosis for forage yield and contributing characters in forage sorghum. In: Souvenir of 4th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress, held at G.B.P.U.A & T., Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, November 10-12, p.17. Pandey Suneeta and Shrotria PK 2009. Assessment of genetic variability among 15 parental lines by SDS-PAGE in sorghum. In: Souvenir & Abstracts of International Conference on Current Trends in Biotechnology & Implications in Agriculture, held at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, February 19–21, 170-171. Joshi DC, Shrotria PK, Singh Ravindra and Chawla HS 2009. Morphological characterization of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] varieties for DUS testing Indian J. Genet. 69(4) 383-393. Pandey Suneeta and Shrotria PK 2010. Genetic parameters for hydrocyanic acid content in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Forage Res. 35 (1):17-19. Singh Shivji, Dwivedi VK, Shrotria PK and Pandey Suneeta 2010. Combining ability analysis for fodder yield and its components in forage sorghum. Forage Res. 36(1): 4-8. Singh Shivji, Dwivedi VK, Shrotria PK and Pandey Suneeta 2010. Genetic divergence in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Forage Res. 36(1): 48-51. Joshi, DC Chawla HS and Shrotria PK 2011. Genetic diversity in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] cultivars for qualitative DUS descriptors Seed Res. 39(2): 191-197. Joshi DC, Shrotria PK, Singh R, Srivastava MK and Chawla HS 2011. Assessment of RAPD and ISSR marker systems for establishing distinctiveness of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] varieties as additional descriptors for plant variety protection Indian J. Genet. 71(1): 25-36. C. Aruna, P.K. Shrotria, S.K. Pahuja, A.V. Umakanth, B. Venkatesh Bhat, A. Vishala Devender and J.V. Patil 2012. Fodder yield and quality in forage sorghum: scope for improvement through diverse male sterile cytoplasms Crop & Pasture Science, 63:1114-1123.

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Suneeta Pandey and P.K. Shrotria 2012. Heterosis and inbreeding depression in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Forage Res., 38(1): pp. 35-39. Suneeta Pandey, P.K. Shrotria, Shivji Singh and Rajendra (2013). Combining ability for fodder yield and its components in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Pantnagar Journal of Research, Vol. 11(2) pp 184-190. S.K. Pahuja, C. Aruna, P.K. Shrotria, Simarjit Kaur, B.R. Ranwah and J.V. Patil (2013). Inducing variability in multicut forage sorghum through mutagenesis. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, 11 (2); 114-120. Pankaj Kumar, P.K. Shrotria, Girish Chandra and Shivji Singh (2015). Heterosis for quality and resistance traits in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Elixir Agriculture 81; 31830-31834. Pankaj Kumar, P.K. Shrotria, Girish Chandra and Shivji Singh (2015). Genetic diversity among different A, B and R lines using SDS-PAGE in Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Elixir Plant and Soil Research 17(2)4-8. M Elangovan, PK Shrotria, KV Raghavendra Rao, RK Khulbe and P Kiran Babu (2015.) Collection, GIS mapping and conservation of broomcorn sorghum from Uttarakhand, India. International Journal of Advanced Research 3(8) 57-69. Manuscript Number: IJAR-5811. P. Chauhan, P.K. Pandey, P.K. Shrotria, N.K. Singh, G. Pandey, S. Singh (2015). Allele Specific Diversity Using Fertility Restoration Related SSR Markers in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Forage Research 40(4); 222-227. C. Aruna, S. Rakshit, P.K. Shrotria, S.K.P. Shiva Kumar, N.D. Modi, D.T. Deshmukh, R. Kapoor and J.V. Patil (2016). Assessing genotype-by-environment interactions and trait associations in forage sorghum using GGE biplot analysis. J. Agricultural Sciences 154 (1), 73-86. Pankaj Kumar and P.K. Shrotria (2016). Combining ability and heterosis studies for yield and component traits in forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)”. Green Farming Vol. 7(1), 01-07. Chauhan P.; Pandey, G. and Pandey, P.K. (2016). Priming with Potassium solutions improves seedling growth and vigor in forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Journal of Applied and Natural Science. 8 (4): 1937-1940. Chauhan P.; Pandey, G. and Pandey, P.K. (2016). Priming with Potassium solutions improves seedling growth and vigor in forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Journal of Applied and Natural Science. 8 (4): 1937-1940. Pankaj Kumar, Girish Chandra, Bhim Jyoti, Anupama Singh, Santosh Magadum, P K Shrotria and N K Singh (2017). Estimation of genetic components of variance for yield and its contributing characters in forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences Bull. Env. Pharmacol. Life Sci., Vol 6 Special issue [1] 2017: 310-315. Aruna C., S.K. Pahuja, P.K. Shrotria, S.K. Jain, S. Siva Kumar, and D.T. Deshmukh (2017). Identification of Stable Forage Sorghum Genotypes Using Univariate and Multivariate Analyses. Forage Res., 43 (3): pp. 181-186. Rajendra, P.K. Shrotria, Ram Bhajan and P.K. Pandey (2017). Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression in Sorghum. Indo-Am. J. Agric. & Vet. Sci., Vol. 5, No. 3. Rajendra, PK Shrotria, PK Pandey (2017). Study of gene effects for grain and stover yield in sorghum using generation mean analysis. Journal of Hill Agriculture 8(4): 378-382. Pandey, P.K.; Vikas Mangal and Verma, L.K. (2018). Hybrid seed production techniques in sorghum. Indian Farmer’s Digest. 51(7): 27-32.

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Popular Articles in English and local language-13 Theses-23 Pathology Research Papers- 41 Akhtar Jameel and Dwivedi RR 2000. Foliar application of oil cakes and bio-agents: Strategy for management of anthracnose of sorghum J Mycol Pl Pathol. 30(2): 256. Akhtar Jameel and Dwivedi RR 2002. Effect of different oil cakes on radial growth and mycelial dry weight of Colletotrichum graminicola. Indian Phytopath. 55: 383. Akhtar Jameel, Ansari MW and Dwivedi RR 2006. Natural incidence of fungal microflora on the surface of post harvest sorghum grains in Tarai Region of Uttaranchal. Advances in Plant Sciences. 19(2): 85-87. Akhtar Jameel and Dwivedi RR 2006. In vitro screening of bio-agents against Colletotrichum graminicola causing anthracnose of sorghum. Ann. Pl. Protec. Sci. 14(2): 505. Singh, Y. (2007). Identification of sources of resistance against Colletotrichum graminicola causing anthracnose of sorghum. Internat. J. Plant Sci. 2 (1): 243-244. Singh, Y. (2008). Effect of soil solarization and biocontrol agents on plant growth and management of anthracnose of sorghum. Internat. J. Agric. Sci. 4(1): 188-191. Singh, Y. (2008). Screening of sorghum genotypes for resistance against Gloeocercospora sorghi causing zonate leaf spot. Internat. J. Agric. Sci. 4 (1): 402-403. Singh, Y. and Singh, U.S. (2008). Biocontrol agents of anthracnose in sorghum. J Mycol. Pl. Pathol. 38(3): 488-491. Singh, Y. (2009). Combined disease resistance against anthracnose and zonate leaf spot in sorghum. Indian Phytopath. 62(2): 263-265. Bangari, G. and Singh, Y. (2011). Evaluation of antagonistic potential of Trichoderma harzianum isolates against Colletotrichum graminicola causing anthracnose of sorghum. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 9(1): 70-71. Singh, Y. (2011). Intercropping with pigeonpea reduces anthracnose on sorghum. J. Mycol. Pl. Pathol. 41(3): 430-432. Bangari, G., Y Singh and V.K. Singh. (2012). Assessing biocontrol agents against anthracnose disease and their effect on growth parameter in Sorghum bicolor (L.) (Moench). Vegetos.25(1): 16-20. Kharayat, B. S. and Y. Singh (2012) Biological control of zonate leaf spot of sorghum caused by Gloeocercospora sorghi Internat. J. Plant Protec.5(2):401-404. Kharayat, B. S. and Y. Singh. (2012). Evaluation of efficacy of fungicides against zonate leaf spot of sorghum caused by Gloeocercospora sorghi. Vegetos 25(2): 136-142. Meena, Y.K., Y. Singh and B.S. Kharayat. (2012). Biological control of anthracnose of sorghum caused by Colletotrichum graminicola. Internat. J. Plant Protec.5 (2):333-338. Kharayat, B.S. and Y. Singh (2013). Unusual occurrence of Erwinia stalk rot of sorghum in tarai region of Uttarakhand Internat. J. Agric. Sci.9 (2): 809-813. Kharayat, B.S. and Y. Singh (2013). Evaluation of inoculation techniques for screening sorghum genotypes against stalk rot caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi. Indian Phytopath. 66 (4): 400-402.

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Purohit, J., Y. Singh, S. Bisht and A. Srinivasraghvan (2013). Evaluation of antagonistic potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates against Gloeocercospora sorghi causing zonate leaf spot of sorghum. The Bioscan. 8 (4):1327-1330. Purohit, J., Y. Singh, P.B. Holeyachi and N. Gupta (2014). Field evaluation of sorghum genotypes to zonate leaf spot disease. Environment and Ecology. 32 (1): 174-177. Rekha and Y. Singh (2014). Screening of sorghum germplasm for resistance to anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum graminicola. Internat. J. Basic and Applied Agric. Res. 12 (1): 144-146. Purohit, J., Y. Singh, N. Gupta and P.B. Holeyachi (2014). Evaluation of fungicides against Gloeocercospora sorghi causing zonate leaf spot of sorghum. Bioinfolet. 11 (2A): 292-294. Singh, V. and Y. Singh (2014). Screening of sorghum germplasm against Exserohilum leaf blight. Trends in Biosciences.7 (16): 2087-2089. Singh, V. and Y. Singh (2014). Evaluation of Trichoderma harzianum and Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates for their antagonistic potential against Exserohilum turcicum causing leaf blight of sorghum. The Bioscan. 9 (3): 1171-1175. Verma, G., and Y. Singh (2015). Evaluation of biocontrol agents and mycorrhizae against Gloeocercospora sorghi causing zonate leaf spot of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) with respect to disease reduction and growth parameters. Indian Phytopath. 68 (2): 156-160. Singh, V. and Y. Singh (2015). Evaluation of fungicides against sorghum leaf blight pathogen, Exserohilum turcicum. Indian Journal of Plant Protection. 43 (3): 360-363. Kharayat, B.S. and Y. Singh (2015). Characterization of Erwinia chrysanthemi isolates inciting stalk rot disease of sorghum. Afr. J. Agric. Res.10 (22): 2309-2314. Singh, V. and Y. Singh (2015). Bioefficacy of Botanicals againstExserohilum turcicum causing Leaf Blight of Sorghum. Vegetos 28(2):148-152. Rekha and Y. Singh (2015). Effect of different planting dates on anthracnose of sorghum. The Bioscan.10 (1): 469-472. Badoni, S.,Y. Singh, A. Negi, S. Badoni and E. Ahmad (2015). Evaluation of antagonistic potential of Trichoderma isolates against Colletotrichum graminicola and Gloeocercospora sorghi in sorghum. Progressive Research-An International Journal. 10: 1343-1346. Rekha and Y. Singh (2016). In vitro efficacy of bio-agents and organic amended soil extracts against Colletotrichum graminicola causing anthracnose of sorghum. J. Env. Bio-sci.30 (2): 271-273. Rekha and Y. Singh (2016). Effect of soil solarization along with bio control- agents against anthracnose of sorghum caused by Colletotrichum graminicola. J. Env. Bio-sci.30 (2): 317-319. Singh, P and Y. Singh (2016). Evaluation of inoculation methods and standardization of Erwinia chrysanthemi inoculum concentration for germplasm screening against stalk rot in sorghum. J Pure Appl Microbio. 10 (4): 2747-2752. Kharayat, B.S. and Y. Singh (2016). Studies on interactions among bioagents colonized vermicompost, rhizospheric earthworms and stalk rot disease of sorghum caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi. American J. Agric. Res. 1(5): 15-29. Rana, M, Y. Singh and K.S. Bisht (2016). In vitro evaluation of essential oils, bio-control agents and fungicides against Colletotrichum graminicola causing anthracnose of sorghum. J. Env. Bio-sci.30 (2): 299-302.

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Mamta and Y. Singh (2016). Biological seed treatment for management of zonate leaf spot of sorghum. The Bioscan.11 (4): 2917-2919. Singh, P., Y. Singh and J. Purohit (2017). Biochemical, Physiological and Morphological Characterization of the Bacterial Isolate causing Stalk Rot of Sorghum as Erwinia chrysanthemi Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci 6(4): 341-346. Mamta and Y. Singh (2017). Management of zonate leaf spot in sorghum through fungicides. Journal of Hill Agriculture.8 (2): 240-242. Singh, P., Y. Singh, Purohit, J. and Maharshi, A (2018). A comparative evaluation of bioagents and chemicals for the control of stalk rot of Sorghum caused by Dickeya dadantii. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 10(3): 1053 -1058. Singh, S. and Y. Singh (2019). Divulging inoculation methods for assessing pathogenicity of Dickeya dadantii inciting stalk rot disease of sorghum. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 8(1): 1409-1413. Nazia Manzar and Y. Singh (2019). Integration of Seed Biopriming, Soil and Foliar Application of Formulations of Trichoderma Species for Growth Promotion of Sorghum under Field Condition. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(06):2648-2654. Singh, Y. and I.K. Das (2019). A note on pathogenic variations among isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola causing anthracnose disease of sorghum. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 17(3): 277-279. Books: • Qly&lCth&Qy jksx] igpku ,oa izca/k&;ksxsUnz flag o vf[kys’k flag 2009. Directorate of Publication, G B Pant Univ. of Agric. & Technology, Pantnagar, India. 116 pp. • Singh, V. K., Singh, Y. and Singh, A. (Eds.) 2012. Ecofriendly Innovative Approaches in Plant Disease Management. International Book Distributers, Dehradun, India. 682 pp.

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Lab Manual Singh, Y. and Kharayat, B.S. (2013). Plant Bacteriology Laboratory Manual. 109 pp. Monograph Kharayat, B. S. and Singh, Y. 2012. Zonate leaf spot of Sorghum. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. (ISBN 978-3-8484-1106-1). 65 pp. Chapters in Books Singh, Y, Ojha, R.K., Chawla, S and Brajendra (2012). Soil solarization: An effective and Ecofriendly Disease Management Strategy. In Ecofriendly Innovative Approaches in Plant Disease Management. Eds. Singh, V.K., Singh, Y. and Singh, A. pp. 55-70. Singh, Y. and Singh, A. (2012). Ecofriendly Management of Sorghum Diseases. In Ecofriendly Innovative Approaches in Plant Disease Management. Eds. Singh, V.K., Singh,Y. and Singh, A. pp. 387-402. Singh, Y., Kharayat, B.S. and Gupta, A.K. (2013). Sanitary and Phytosanitory Measures for controlling Plant Pathogens. In Plant Disease Management for Food Security. Eds. Prajapati, C.R., Singh, K.P. and Gupta, A.K. pp.546-586. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany.

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Singh, Y. and Kharayat, B.S. (2013). Diseases of Sorghum and their Management. In Innovative Approaches in Plant Disease Management. Eds. Singh, K.P., Prajapati, C.R., and Gupta, A.K. pp.367-394. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany.

Singh, Y. Rawat, L. and Kharayat, B.S. (2013). Soil Solarization: A Nonchemical Approach for controlling Diseases, Nematodes and Weeds. In Innovative Approaches in Plant Disease Management. Eds. Singh, K.P., Prajapati, C.R., and Gupta, A.K. pp. 452-469. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany.

Rawat, L., Singh, Y. and Kumar, J. (2013). Trichoderma: Fungal antagonist for plant disease control in agriculture. In Innovative Approaches in Plant Disease Management. Eds. Singh, K.P., Prajapati, C.R., and Gupta, A.K. pp. 493-511. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany.

Singh, Y. and Sharma, D. (2018). Biological control of major diseases of sorghum. In Biological Control of Crop Diseases: Recent Advances & Perspectives. Eds. Singh, D., Chakraborty, B.N., Pandey, R.N., and Sharma, P. pp. 463-478. Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi, India.

Popular Articles-4 Theses - 21 Agronomy Research Papers- 14 Chandra, R, Joshi YP and Malik HPS 2000. Nitrogen uptake of sorghum genotypes as influenced by Nitrogen & Phosphorus. J. Farming Sys. Res. & Dev. 6(1&2): 110-111. Joshi YP Malik HPS and Chandra R 2001. Response of multicut sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. National Symposium on Farming System Res. In new millennium Oct. 15-17, 2001 held at Modipuram. pp. 317-318. Verma SS, Singh V, Joshi YP and Yadav MS 2003. Integrated weed management in forage sorghum in north region of Uttar Pradesh. J. Farming Sys. Res. & Dev. 8(1): 69-73. Chandra R, Joshi YP and Malik HPS 2003. Response of forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) genotypes to cutting intervals. National symposium on sustainability, advancement and future thrust areas of research. held at CCS. HAU. Hisar, March, 5-6, 2003. pp-115. Verma SS, YP Joshi and Singh Virendra 2003. Response of sorghum to biofertilizer and nitrogen. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 1 (2): 13-16. Chandra R, Joshi YP and Verma SS 2004. Response of multicut forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] to cutting intervals. J. Farming Sys. Res. & Dev. 10(1&2): 128-129. Verma SS, Singh B, Joshi YP and Jaiswal RS 2004. Effect of nitrogen levels on seed production of forage sorghum genotypes. J. Farming Sys. Res. & Dev. 10(1&2): 111-112. Verma S S, Joshi YP, Saxena SC and Bhardwaj AK 2004. Effect of special arrangement on growth, yield and economics in pigeon pea, fodder sorghum inter cropping system under rainfed condition of north India. Journal of Rural & Agril. Research. 4(1&2): 22-24.

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Verma SS, Joshi and Saxena SC 2005. Effect of row ratio of fodder sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) intercropping system on productivity, competition functions and economics under rain fed conditions of North India. Indian Journal of Agronomy. 50: 123-125. Verma SS, Singh Navneet, Joshi YP and Deorari Vijay 2005. Effect of nitrogen and zinc on growth character, herbage yield, nutrient uptake and quality of fodder sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). Indian Journal of Agronomy. 50: 167-169. Verma SS, Chandra R, Joshi YP, Saxena SC and Singh VP 2005. Comparison of serials and fodder cropping sequences under integrated fertilizer management with organic and inorganic fertilizer in Tarai condition of Northern India. Pantnagar Journal of Research. 3 (1): 4-8. Chandra R and Joshi YP 2006. Performance of forage sorghum (sorghum bicolor) genotypes to nitrogen levels. Pantnagar J. Res. 4: (2) 21-24. Verma SS, Ghanghas Vikas, Joshi YP and Chandra R 2006. Effect of zinc levels on grain and fodder yield of forage sorghum genotypes in northern India Pantnagar J. Res. 4: (1) 8-11. Joshi Y P, Chandra R and Verma SS 2007. Response of multi cut forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] to different cutting intervals. Forage Res. 32 (4): 262 - 263. Popular Articles- 3 Theses - 9 Annexure I Photos

Dr. D.L. Singhania Dr. Rameshwar Singh Dr. Vikram Singh Dr. P.K. Shrotria Professor & Officer I/c Plant Professor & Officer I/c Plant Professor & Officer I/c Plant Professor & Officer I/c Plant Breeding Breeding & Agronomy-1975 Breeding Breeding 1975-1982 -2002 1975- 2004 1975 -2018

Dr. H.S. Chawla Mr. Dal Chand Research Dr. P.K. Pandey Professor & Mr. Ajeet Kumar Professor & Head Associate Senior Plant Breeder Field Assistant Plant Breeding 1984 - 1996 1996 -2003, 2012 contd. 1997 - contd. 1980 -1981

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Dr. D.C. Baskheti Senior Dr. Shivji Singh Dr. O.P. Singh Dr. Kranti Kumar Assistant Technical Assistant, Sorghum Senior Technical Assistant Senior Research Officer Professor, Sorghum Breeding-1998 - 2003 2001 - contd. 1982-1999 Agronomist 2014 -2019

Dr. Yesh Pal Dr. D.K. Shukla Dr. R.R. Dwivedi Professor & Mr. Het Ram Senior Technical Assistant Senior Research Officer, Pathologist 1988- 2003 Field Assistant 2005 - contd Agronomy 1997-2012 2019- contd.

Dr. Yogendra Singh, Professor & Officer In-charge, 2003- contd.

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1. Name of the centre: Sorghum Research Station, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 431 401 (M.S.) 2. Year of establishment: 1928 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) – Photos in Annexure 4. List of officer incharge at sorghum research station VNMKV, Parbhani

S. No. Name of the officer in-charge Designation Period 1 Najunjaih S. N. Asst. Eco. Botanist 1941 to 1944 2 Cierence A. Giddian Asst. Eco. Botanist 1944 to 1952 3 Mohd. Jafar Asst. Eco Botanist 1952 to 1954 4 Laxmanrao kolte Millet Specialist 1954 to 1955 5 Joglekar R. G. Millet Specialist 1955 to 1956 6 Argikar R. G. Millet Specialist 1956 to 1966 7 Tatwawadi G. R. Millet Specialist 1967 to 1971 8 Chopde P. R. Sorghum Breeder 1971 to 1972 9 Upadhyay U. C. Sorghum Agronomist 1972 10 Chopde P. R. Sorghum Breeder 1972 to 1974 11 Bhagwat V. Y. Sorghum Pathologist 1974 to 1975 12 Bapat D. R. Sorghum Breeder 1975 to 1976 13 Chopde P. R. Sorghum Breeder 1976 to 1976 14 Bhalerao S. S. Sorghum Agronomist 1976 to 1977 15 Chundurwar R. D. Sorghum Entomologist 1977 to 1987 16 Garud T. B. Sorghum Pathologist 1987 to 1992 17 Shinde V. K. Sorghum Breeder 1992 to 1993 18 Garud T. B. Sorghum Pathologist 1993 to 1994 19 Patil R. A. Sorghum Breeder 1994 to 1994 20 Quader M. A. Sorghum Breeder 1994 to 1996 21 Borikar S. T. Sorghum Breeder 1996 to 2002 22 More P. R. Sorghum Physiologist 2003 to 2004 23 Sable K. R. Sorghum Entomologist 2004 to 2004 24 Misal M. B. Sorghum Breeder 2004 to 2008 25 Ambekar S. S. Sorghum Breeder 2008 to 2011 26 Mehtre S. P. Sorghum Breeder 2011 to 2013 27 Kalpande H. V. Sorghum Breeder 2013 to 2017 28 Mohd. Ilyas Sorghum Entomologist 2017 to 2017 29 Mehtre S. P. Sorghum Breeder 2017 to 2019 30 Jahagirdar J. E. Sorghum Breeder 2019 to 2019 31 K. R. Kamble Sorghum Breeder 2019 to till

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10. Achievements of the centre over years f) Releases from the centre State or Sr. Variety / Year of Silent Features Region of National (SPV/ Pedigree No. hybrids release adaptation CSV nos.) 1 PVK 400 State Sel. SDS 1991 Grain mold tolerant variety with white Maharashtra (Panchali) PVK 400 2650 bold grains, sweet stalk (TSS 18%) 2 PVK 801/ SPV- State Sel. From 1999 Grain mold tolerant variety with white Maharashtra 1333 (Parbhani SPV 1333 GDLP bold grains shweta) 34-5-53 3 PVK 809 (SPV State Sel. From 2002 Grain mold tolerant variety with white Maharashtra 1474) SPV 1474 PVK 801 X medium size grains SPV 881 4 SPH 1641 State PMS 71A X 2015 Dual purpose kharif sorghum hybrid Maharashtra SPH 1641 KR 196 with white bold grains. Synchronous flowering maturity of parents facilitate easy seed production. 5 CSH 25 National PMS 28A X 2007 Dual purpose kharif sorghum hybrid National (Parbhani CSH 25 C 43 with pearly white medium size grains. Sainath) Tolerant to grain mold. Good roti and fodder quality. 6 PVK 1009 State Selection 2018 Zn (24-25 mg/kg) and Fe (40-42 mg/ Maharashtra (Parbhani PVK 1009 from IS kg) rich kharif sorghum variety with Shakti) 26962-1 high grain yield. Tolerant to grain mold. Good roti and fodder quality. 7 CSV 40 F National Selection 2018 single cut forage sorghum variety with Maharashtra, (Parbhani SPV 2387 from higher green and dry fodder yield and Karnatka and Mauli) PVK 809 x found moderately resistant to major leaf Tamil Nadu 1037R diseases and downy mildew and shoot fly and stem borer incidence. 8 SPV 1411 State Sel. From 2002 Pearly white bold grains with roti and Maharashtra (Parbhani SPV 1411 GD 31423 fodder quality at par to Maldandi, suitable Moti) for rainfed condition. Moderately tolerant to Shoot fly. Responsive to fertilizer and irrigation. 9 CSV 18 R National Sel. From 2005 Dual purpose rabi sorghum variety with National (Parbhani Jyoti) CSV 18 R CR 4 X IS white bold grains. Tall growing but non 18370 lodging, aphid tolerant. 10 Parbhani State Parbhani 2018 White bold grain medium toll, Marathwada Supermoti SPV 2407 Moti X SPV moderately shoot fly and charcoal rot (SPV 2407) 720 g) Other technologies developed (in bullets) Sorghum Agronomy Recommendations • Sorghum + pigeonpea intercropping in 3:3 or 4:2 row proportion was found stable, productive and profitable as compared to other intercropping systems under rainfed conditions. Well branched and high yielding varieties of pigeon pea with medium to late duration viz., BDN 1, BDN 2, BSMR 736 were suitable for the intercropping. Productivity of this system enhanced with 80:40:40 kg NPK/ha. This intercropping is recommended in Marathwada region.

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• Sorghum + Pigeon pea intercropping (3:3) found most stable, productive and profitable, followed by green gram – rabi sorghum cropping sequence (1998). • The planting pattern of 2:4 for Kharif sorghum + soybean intercropping gave higher sorghum grain equivalent yield and monetary returns. Hence, it can be recommended. • Sorghum + safflower intercropping in 6:3 row proportions gave higher monetary return than sole sorghum. This intercropping is recommended in safflower predominated area. • Opening of furrows every after third or fourth row with Baliram plough in preceding Kharif legume was found effective for increasing the moisture storage and its subsequent efficient utilization for the growth of succeeding rabi sorghum. Deep seeding in small furrow (12-15 cm) with deep placement of fertilizer (16-18 cm) gave 25-30 per cent higher productivity of rabi sorghum compared to normal depth of seeding and fertilizer application under dry land condition. Sorghum Entomology : Recommendations • Seed treatment of thiamethoxam (70 WS) @ 2.1 gm (3.0 gm/kg) to sorghum seed is effective for management of sorghum shoot fly in late sown Kharif season. • For management of aphids Spraying of Thiamethoxam 25 WG, 0.0075% (150 gm/500 lit) or imidacloprid 17.8 SL., 0.005% (140 ml/ 500 lit water) is recommended for management of aphids in Rabi season. Sorghum Physiology Recommendation Application of 2 per cent potash at 65-70 days after sowing increases 15-20 per cent grain yield. h) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research Paper – 10 Books - 01 (in Marathi) ii) Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc)

Name of scientist Title of Award Year Sponsored by Team award AICSIP, SRS, Parbhani 2014-15 ICRISAT, Hyderabad received outstanding partnership award – Asia – 2014 Mrs. Sunadatai Jag Jeevan Ram 2017 ICAR, New Delhi Madanmaharaj Shinde Abhinav Kisan Progressive Women Farmer Puraskar (Marathwada region) Dr. H. V. Kalpande Best poster research 2014-15 First prize for poster entitled “A New Dual purpose A. W. More paper award and Grain mold Tolerant Rabi Sorghum Hybrid R. L. Aundhekar SPH 1641” presented in National Symposium on ‘ Breeding of Field Crops for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in relation to Climate change.’ During 28-29 March 2016 held at College of Agriculture, VNMK, Parbhani.

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Name of scientist Title of Award Year Sponsored by A. W. More Best oral presentation 2016 Best oral presentation award for research paper award Heterosis for Grain Yield and Grain Mould Parameters in Rabi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Hybrids “ presented in National Symposium on plant health management for sustainable agriculture during 11-12 Dec. 2016 held at college of Agril. Udgir, by Indian Phytopathological Society. A. W. More Best poster award 2016 Genetic variability and character association studies in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)” presented in National Symposium on plant health management for sustainable agriculture during 11- 12 Dec. 2016 held at college of Agril. Udgir, by Indian Phytopathological Society. Dr. R. R. Dhutmal 5th Faculty Building 2017 Education Expo, Delhi NCR Award “Special mention certificate (Research)”

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Dr. Mohd. Ilyas Dr. K.R. Kamble Dr. L.N. Jawale Dr. R.R. Dhutmal Entomologist Breeder Breeder Asst. Breeder 2017 2019 to till

Dr. Vikaram Gholve A.W. More P.O. Bhutada Pathologist Ex. Asst. Breeder Asst. Agronomist

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1. Name of the centre: All India Co ordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, MPKV, Rahuri 2. Year of establishment : 1973 3. Personal associated with AICRP centre since its inception (along with other personal associated with AICRP)

Sr. No. Name of scientist/ staff Year of service I AICRP scientist/staff Senior Sorghum Breeder 1. Dr. D.R. Bapat 01/04/1973 to 31/03/1973 2. Dr. L.S. Sawant 01/04/1974 to 31/05/1975 3. Dr. D.R. Bapat 01/06/1975 to 10/09/1989 4. Dr. S.D. Ugale 11/09/1989 to 25/06/1990 5. Dr. R.Y. Thete 26/06/1990 to 13/03/1993 6. Dr. S.D. Ugale 14/07/1993 to 13/07/1994 7. Dr. B.N. Narkhede 14/07/1994 to 31/03/2003 8. Dr. J.V. Patil 01/02/2003 to 11/02/2009 9. Dr. S.R. Gadakh 12/02/2009 to 17/07/2017 10. Dr. A.S. Jadhav 18/07/2017 to till date Sorghum Agronomist 1. Dr. B.P. Tuse 2. Prof. B.P. Thorath 3. Dr. B.S. Raskar 4. Dr. A.G. Wani 5. Prof. A.D. Pawar 6. Dr. D.D. Dudhade 7. Dr. S.K. Kambale 8. Dr. D.D. Dudhade Sorghum Entomologist 1. Prof. B.R. Patil 2. Dr. S.J. Jadhav 3. Dr. P.V. Makar 4. Dr. D.B. Pawar 5. Dr. U.K. Kadam Sorghum Pathologist 1. Dr. G.M. Lukade 2. Dr. Kalekar. A.P. 3. Dr. S.A. Memane Sr. Cereal Food Technologist 1. Dr. S.M. Naikre

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Sr. No. Name of scientist/ staff Year of service 2. Dr. U.D. Chavan Senior Research Assistant 1. Shri. P.A. Patil 2. Dr. C.B. Salunke 3 Dr. M.S. Shinde 4 Shri. B.K. Katole 5 Shri. B.B. More 6 Dr. K.D. Chavan 7 Shri. A.D. Tambe 8 Dr. U.G. Kachole 9 Shri B.Y. Pawar 10 Shri. B.N. Todmal 11 Smt. R.S. Bhoge 12 Dr. V.R. Patil 13 Shri. A.R. Gaikwad 14 Dr. V.R. Awari 15 Shri. M.G. Gawit Agricultural Assistant 1 Shri. S.B. Wandekar 2 Shri. B.C. Gajare 3 Shri. S.V. Patil 4 Shri. N.L. Patil 5 Shri. A.D. Avhad 6 Shri. B.R. Shete 7 Shri. R.B. Sonavane 8 Shri. S.G. Kauthale 9 Shri. S.T. Thube 10 Smt. S.B. Sul 11 Shri. D.P. Pacharne 12 Shri D.D. Dani 13 Shri. D.V. Auti 14 Smt. S.L. Gambhire 15 Smt. A.B. Karjule 16 Smt. Adhav R.S. 17 Miss. Ghodake S.S. 18 Shri A.M. Khedkar 19 Shri. M.F. Wagh 20 Shri. S.G. Bhingarde 21 Shri M.T. Borkar Clerk and Steno typist

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Sr. No. Name of scientist/ staff Year of service 1. Shri. C.R. Chafekanade 2. Shri. L.M. Hodgar 3. Shri. R.D. Khairnar 4. Shri. B.B. Handal II State scheme scientist/staff Assistant Sorghum Breeder 1 Prof. K.Y. Sonawane 2 Prof. R.G. Rodage 3 Dr. S.B. Chaudhary 4 Dr. M.S. Shinde Assistant Sorghum Physiologist 1 Prof. V.N. Vadane 2 Prof. A.R. Gujar 3 Dr. S.R. Gadakh 4 Dr. D.V. Kusalkar 5 Dr. M.T. Bhingarde 6 Prof. S.V. Nirmal Assistant Sorghum Biochemist 1 Dr. H.D. Jadhav 2 Dr. S.P. Patil 3 Dr. A.A. Kale 4 Dr. D.P. Kachare 5 Dr. U.D. Chavan 6 Dr. U.S. Dalvi 4. Achievements of the centre over the years a) Releases from the centre: Name of State or Sr. Year of Specific features Variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Region of adaptation No release (1 or 2) hybrid CSV Nos) 1. M 35-1 State Sel from 1938 Drought tolerant Rabi growing areas of Maharashtra maldandi state population 2. Swati State SPV 86 x M 1984 Irrigation Rabi growing areas of Western 35-1 responsive Maharashtra 3. SSV 84 State Selection from 1990 Ethanol purpose Kharif growing areas of IS 23568 Maharashtra state 4. Sel-3 State Selection from 1994 Shootfly and Rabi growing tract of Western local bedar drought tolerent Maharashtra especially shallow soil 5. Phule State Selection from 1998 Shootfly tolerant Rabi growing tract of Western Yashoda local land races and high yield Maharashtra especially Medium to Deep soil

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Name of State or Sr. Year of Specific features Variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Region of adaptation No release (1 or 2) hybrid CSV Nos) 6. Phule State Selection from 1999 Drought tolerant Rabi growing tract of MS especially Maulee local land races medium soil 7. CSV 216 National Selection from 2000 Shoot fly Rabi growing areas of Maharashtra, local land races tolerant and Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and high yield Gujarat 8. Phule State RSSV 2 x SPV 2003 Good quality Kharif growing areas of Western Amruta 462 green forage Maharashtra for single cut 9. CSV 19SS National RSSV 2 x SPV 2004 Suitable for Kharif growing areas of 462 Syrup, jaggary Maharashtra, Gujrat and Karnataka and ethanol for Syrup, jaggary and ethanol 10. Phule State Selection 2005 Shoot fly Rabi growing areas of Western Uttara from local tolerant and Maharashtra for hurda germplasm good hurda quality 11. Phule State SPV 655x RSLG 2006 Shoot fly and Rabi growing areas of Western Chitra (SPV 1546) 112 drought tolerant Maharashtra especially medium soil 12. Phule State RSLG 206 x 2007 Shoot fly Rabi growing areas of Western Vasudha (SPV 1704) SPV 1047 tolerant Maharashtra especially Deep soil 13. CSV 22 National SPV 1359 x 2007 Shootfly and Rabi growing areas of Maharashtra, (SPV 1626) RSP 2 charcoal rot Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and tolerant, high Gujarat for deep soil yield 14. Phule State RSLG 559 x 2008 Tolerant to Rabi growing areas of Western Anuradha (SPV 1709) RSLG 1175 shoot fly, Maharashtra especially shallow soil Charcoalrot and drought 15 Phule State CSV 216 x SPV 2010 Tolerant to Rabi growing areas of Western Revati (SPV 1830) 502 shoot fly and Maharashtra for irrigated conditions responsive to irrigation 16 Phule State Local land 2010 Shootfly tolerant Rabi growing areas of Western Panchami races and good Maharashtra especially popping popping quality purpose 17 Phule State SPV 1359 X 2012 Tolerant to Rabi growing areas of Western Suchitra (SPV 2048) SPV 1502 shoot fly, Maharashtra especially medium soil Charcoal rot and drought 18 CSV 30 F National NSS 223 X 2013 Tolerant to Kharif growing areas of Zone I (SPV 2057) NARI 111 shoot fly, Stem (Rajashtan, Gujrat, Haryana, Panjab, borer and foliar Uttarakhand and Uttar pradesh) and diseases Zone II (Maharashtra Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) for green forage single cut

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Name of State or Sr. Year of Specific features Variety/ National (SPV/ Pedigree Region of adaptation No release (1 or 2) hybrid CSV Nos) 19 Phule State 185A X RSSV 2015 High biomass Kharif growing areas of Western Vasundhara 260 and tall plant Maharashtra for ethanol (Hybrid) structure 20 Phule State Sel from local 2015 Good papad Rabi growing areas of Western Rohini land races and non lodging Maharashtra for alternate uses like papad purpose 21 Phule State RSSGV 6 X 2015 Free Rabi growing areas of Western Madhur Gulbhendi threshability Maharashtra for alternate uses like hurda purpose

b) Other technologies/recommendations developed: Recommendations: I. Sorghum Physiology : 1. “Phule Root Box structure” 10.0 m length, 2.0 m width and 1.0 m height is recommended for root studies in rabi sorghum. 2. Drought Tolerant Rabi Sorghum Donor : RSV 1098 Rabi sorghum genotype RSV 1098 is recommended as a donor parent in crop improvement programme for drought tolerance based on physiological traits like RLWC, SPAD value, Leaf temperature difference, Photosynthesis rate, Transpiration rate, Stomatal conductance, Harvest index and root traits. 3. High Biomass Sweet Sorghum Donor : RSSV 313 Sweet sorghum genotype RSSV 313 is recommended as a donor parent in crop improvement programme based on specific physiological traits like stay green rating, juice brix and high biomass. II. Sorghum Agronomy : 1. In situ Moisture Conservation Technology for Rabi Sorghum: To obtain higher yield and monitory returns of rainfed rabi sorghum in western Maharashtra region, through in situ moisture conservation; the preparation of compartmental bunding (3.60 x 3.60m) during first week of August followed by seed sowing at field capacity during third week of September and reconstruction of flat beds by “Bund Former” (Sara) implement is recommended. 2. Seed priming before sowing 10 to 12 hrs with 0.05%potassium nitrate along with recommended

dose of fertilizer (40 kg N + 20kg P2O5) and 2% foliar spray of KNO3 55 days after sowing is recommended for obtaining more grain and fodder yield and net monetary returns from rabi sorghum. III. Sorghum Entomology : 1. Relation of weather parameters with shoot fly incidence on sorghum The following regression equation showing interrelationship between shoot fly incidence on sorghum and weather parameters is recommended for scarcity zone of Maharashtra.

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SSF Incidence = 118.62+1.34 x Tmax +2.10 x T min-1.77 x RH-1-0.04 x RH-II+ 0.36 x RF Where, SSF= Sorghum shootfly population (in equation) T max= Max. Temp. (0c) T min= Min. Temp. (0c) RH-I= Relative Humidity % (Morning) RH-II=Relative Humidity % (Evening) RF= Rainfall (mm) The resulting -ve value in equation will indicates absence of shoot fly incidence and +ve value indicates possibility of occurrence of incidence. 2. The rabi sorghum line RSV 1188 is recommended as a shoot fly resistant source on the basis of morphological characters, biochemical traits and dead heart percentage. IV. Sorghum Biochemistry : 1. Green cane yield of sweet sorghum varieties and hybrids should be harvested at physiological maturity. At harvest TSS will be around 18-20%. The harvesting of cane should be done after stripping the leaves, sheath and panicle. 2. In Kharif season harvesting of sweet sorghum green cane at 45 days after 50% flowering is recommended for obtaining maximum juice, sugar content and ethanol yield. C) Publications: 1. Research papers : Total :-131 Pinjari M. B, Shinde M.S.1995. Physiological basis for varietal differences in yield of rabi sorghum on shallow soils. Ann. Plant Physio. 9 (1):47-50. Gujar A. R, Shinde M.S, Ugale S.D.1995.Selection 3 : A rainfed rabi sorghum variety for shallow soil. Ann. Plant Physio. 9(2):124-129. Pinjari M. B, Shinde M.S.1995.Studies on Morpho physiological traits contributing to grain yield in sorghum hybrids. Ann. Plant Physio 9(2):161-163. Thorat B. P, Shinde M.S. Patil B.R, Ugale S.D.1995. Response of sweet sorghum to plant population, nitrogen and phosphorous. Indian Journal of Agronomy 40 (4):601-603. Shinde M.S, Patil V.A, Ugale S D 1995. Influence of productive tillers on yield of different generations of pearl 6 millet J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 20(1):121-122 Narkhede B N Shinde M. S, Pati S.P. 1996. Stability analysis for TSS, Green cane yield and grain yield in Sweet sorghum. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 21(3):430-432. Shinde M.S, Narkhede B N 1997Physiological parameters in relation to grain yield in rabi sorghum hybrids. Ann. Plant Physio.11(1):98-100. Thorat B. P, Shinde M.S, Patil B.R. 1997. Response of rabi sorghum genotype Selection 3 to plant population and nitrogen under rainfed condition. J. Mah.Agric. Univ. 22(1):125. Shinde M. SNarkhede B N Gadakh S.R. 1997. Physiological traits in relation to grain yield in rabi sorghum. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 22(1):139-140.

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Narkhede B N Shinde M.S. Pati S.P 1997. Stability performance on rabi sorghum hybrids. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 22(2):174-175. Narkhede B N Shinde M.S. Pati S.P. 1997. Stability performance of sorghum varieties for grain and fodder yield. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 22(2):179-181. Narkhede B N Shinde M.S. 1997 Yield Stability analysis in rabi sorghum varieties on shallow soils. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 22(2):256-257. Narkhede B N Shinde M.S. 1997 Stability analysis in Kharif sorghum hybrids. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 22(3):299- 301. Shinde M.S Narkhede B N Patil S.P 1998 Association of physiological parameters with grain yield of rabi sorghum. Ann. Plant Physio.12(1):65-66. Shinde M.S Narkhede B.N, 1998 Physiological basis for varietal differences in grain yield of rabi sorghum. Ann. Plant Physio.12(1):72-74. Narkhede B N Shinde M.S Salunkhe C.B 1999. Phule Yashoda: A new rabi sorghum variety for Maharashtra. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 24(1):41-45 Kusalkar D V, Awari V.R, Pawar V.Y Shinde M.S. 2003. Physiological parameters in relation to grain yield in rabi sorghum on medium soil. Advances in Plant Sciences 16(1):119-122. Awari V. R Gadakh S. R. Shinde M.S Kusalkar DV 2003 Correlation study of morpho physiological and yield contributing characters with grain yield in sorghum. Ann. Plant Physio.17(1):50-52. Narkhede B N Shinde M. S Gadakh S.R. 2004. Phule Maulee: (RSLG 262): A new rabi sorghum variety for shallow to medium soil of Maharashtra State. J. Mah. Agric. Univ. 29(1):12-16. Chaudhari S.B, Shinde M.S. Kachole U.G and Patil J.V 2005: Development of rabi sorghum male sterile (1409A) based on Tropical X Temperate Crosses’ Plant Archives., Vol 5(1):237-239. Patil J.V, Chaudhari S.B, Shinde, M.S. and Kachole U.G 2005: Study on F1 crosses of rabi sorghum’ Plant Archives., Vol 5(2):653-656. Patil J.V, Chaudhari S.B, Thombre B.B, Shinde M.S. and Kachole U.G 2005: Studies on combining ability of newly developed restorer in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)’ J. Mah. Argi. Univ., Vol 30(2):227-228. Chaudhari S.B, Patil J.V, Kachole U.G and Shinde. M.S. 2006: Fertility restoration with A2 male sterile cytoplasm in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)’ Ann. Plant Physio., Vol., 20(1):152-153. Shinde M.S, Pol. K.M, Narkhede B.M and Tambe A.D. 2006: A rabi sorghum photo-thermo insensitive male sterile’ Ann. Plant Physio., Vol., 20(1):156-157. Chaudhari S.B, Kachole U.G, Shinde. M.S and Tambe A.D. 2006. Characterization of ctyosteriles of sorghum through fertility restoration’ Ann. Plant Physio., Vol 20(2):260-262. Patil J.V, Shinde. M.S, Chaudhari S.B, and Kachole U.G. 2006: Phule Amruta-A new single cut Forage sorghum variety. Ann. Plant Physio., Vol., 20(2):257-259. D.N Borole, Chaudhari S.B, Thombre B.B, Shinde. M.S. and Kusalkar D.V.2007: Parental stability analysis in rabi sorghum. Adv. Plant Sci. 20(11):523-525. D.N Borole, Chaudhari S.B, Thombre B.B, Shinde.M.S. Kachole U.G and Kusalkar D.V.2007: Genesis of seed setting in rabi sorghum. Adv. Plant Sci. 20(11):515-518. Dalvi, U.S., Chavan, U.D., Kachare, D. P. and Naik, R. M. (2007). Proline metabolism in sorghum and chickpea cultivars during waterstress. Indian J. Plant Physiol. 12: 287-289.

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D.N Borole, Chaudhari S.B, and Shinde.M.S. 2008: Analysis of stable trait in rabi sorghum hybrids. Adv. Plant Sci. 21(11): 633-635. D.N Borole, Chaudhari S.B, and Shinde.M.S.2008: Assessment of general combining ability of rabi sorghum genotypes over different environment. Adv. Plant Sci. 21(11):697-699. Shinde M.S, Pol. K.M, Chaudhari S.B and Chavan U.D. 2008:Heat unit efficiency in sorghum’ Ann. Plant Physio., Vol., 22(1):19-21. Patil J.V, Shinde. M.S, and Chaudhari S.B. 2008: Phule Vasudha (RSV 423)-A new high yielding rabi sorghum variey for deep soil of Maharashtra. Ann. Plant Physio., Vol., 22(1):61-64. Patil J.V, Shinde. M.S, and Chaudhari S.B. 2008:Phule Chitra (SPV 1546)-A Drought tolerant rabi sorghum variey for medium soil of Maharashtra. Ann. Plant Physio., Vol., 22(1):65-68. Nirmal S.V. and J.V. Patil 2008 : A new drought tolerant genotype for Rabi sorghum Phule Chitra. Ann. Plant Physio. Vol., 22(2): 165-168. Chavan U.D, Patil J.V and Shinde. M.S, 2009: Assessment of sweet sorghum cultivars for ethanol production. Sugar Tech., Vol 11(4):319-323. Chavan U.D, Patil J.V and Shinde. M.S, 2009: Nutritional and roti quality of sorghum genotypes. Indonesian J. Agril. Sci., Vol., 10(2):80-87. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2009). Nutritional and roti quality of sorghum genotypes. Indoneshian Journal of Agricultural Science. 10 (2): 80-88. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2009). An assessment of sweet sorghum cultivars for ethanol production. Sugar Tech. 11 (4): 319-323. Shinde, M.S., Pol, K. M., Chudhary, S. B. and Chavan, U.D. (2009). Heat Unit efficiency in Sorghum.Ann. Plant Physio. 22 (1): 19 – 21. Patil J.V., S.B. Chaudhary, U.G. Kachole and S.V. Nirmal 2009 : Combining ability studies of local land races based restorers in sorghum. International journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 5 : 32-34. Kusalkar D.V., U.G. Kachole, S.V. Nirmal and S.B. Chaudhary, 2009 : Genetic variability analysis in rabi sorghum germplasm. International journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 5 (1) : 87-89. Kachole U.G., J.V Patil, S.B. Chaudhary and S.V. Nirmal. 2009 : Studies on transgressive segregation in F2 and backcross F2 for grain yield and its components in rabi sorghum (Sorghum blcolor (L.) Moench). International journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 5 (1) : 280-283. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2009). Nutritional and roti quality of sorghum genotypes. Indoneshian Journal of Agricultural Science. 10 (2): 80-88. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2009). An assessment of sweet sorghum cultivars for ethanol. Production. Sugar Tech. 11 (4): 319-323. Shinde, M.S., Pol, K. M., Chudhary, S. B. and Chavan, U.D. (2009). Heat Unit efficiency in Sorghum.Ann. Plant Physio. 22 (1): 19 – 21. Chavan U.D, Patil J.V and Shinde M.S, 2010: Nutritional quality of newly released and promising sorghum cultivars J. Mah. Agric. Univ., Vol 35(1):145-146. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2010). Preparation of value added products: Bread, cookies and chakali using Sorghum-Wheat-Blackgram flours. Beverage and Food World. 37 (10): 53-54. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2010). Nutritional quality of fodder of newly released and promising sorghum cultivars. J. Maharashtra agric. Univ., 35 (1): 143-145.

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Chavan, U.D., Naikwadi, P. M., Chavan, J. K. and Amarowicz, R. (2010). Studies on dehydration of figs using different sugar syrup treatments. Beverage and Food World. 37 (1): 62-63. Gadakh S.R, Shinde.M.S. Patil V.R and Gaikwad A.R 2011:RSV 458 (Phule Anuradha) A New Rabi Sorghum Variety’ Ind. J, Get., Vol. 71(3):289-294 Dalvi U.S, Chavan U.D, Shinde.M.S and Gadakh S.R 2011: Assessment of sweet sorghum cultivars for efficient ethanol production. Sugar Tech. 13(3): 186-190. Chavan U.D., Patil J.V and Shinde M.S. 2012:Nutritional quality of high yielding rabi sorghum genotypes., Ind. Aric. Res. Tec., Vol. 37(1)-46-50. S.R. Mahamuni, U.S. Dalvi, U.D. Chavan, J.K. Chavan and R.M. Naik, Variations in proline metabolism and polymorphism in sorghum cultivars differing in osmotic stress tolerance, Indian J. Plant. Physiol., 2011, Vol. 16 No.2 195-199. Mahamuni, S.R., Dalvi, U.S., Chavan, U.D., Chavan, J. K. and Naik, R. M. (2011). Variations in proline metabolism and DNA polymorphism in sorghum cultivars differing in osmotic stress tolerance. Indian J. Plant Physiol. 16 (2): 195-199. Ratnavathi, C. V., Kalyana Chakravarthy, S., Komala, V.V., Chavan, U.D. and Patil, J.V. (2011). Sweet sorghum as feedstock for biofuel production: A Review. Sugar Tech. 13 (4): 399-407. Gadakh Shinde M.S., Patil V.R and Gaikwad A.R, 2011: RSV 458 (Phule Anuradha) A New Rabi Sorghum Variety’ Ind. J, Get.,Vol 71(3):289-294. Chavan U.D., Patil J.V and Shinde M.S. 2012: Nutritional quality of high yielding rabi sorghum genotypes., Ind. Aric. Res. Tec., Vol. 37(1)-46-50 Nirmal S.V. Gadakh S.R., Gaikwad A.R, Patil V.R., 2011: Evaluation of Sorghum genotypes for Physiological Characters under different soils’, Crop Res., Vol. 43(3)-May 2012. Shinde, M.S. Patil, V.R., Gaikwad A.R and Gadakh, S.R., 2011 Heat Unit Efficiency In Sweet Sorghum’, Crop Res., Vol. 43(3)-May 2012. Patil J.V., S.R. Gadakh Shinde M.S. Patil V.R and Gaikwad A.R, 2011: CSV 22 (SPV 1626): A New High Yielding Sorghum Variety For Post Rainy Season’ Crop Res., Vol 43(3)-May 2012. S.R. Gadakh Shinde, M.S. Patil, V.R and Gaikwad, A.R 2011: Phule Revati: A New Rabi Sorghum Variety for Irrigated Condition’ Crop Res., Vol. 43(3)-May 2012. S.R. Gadakh Shinde, M.S. Patil, V.R and Gaikwad, A.R 2011: Phule Panchamii: A New grain popping rabi Sorghum Variety’ Crop Res., Vol. 44(3)-Nov 2012. Shinde, M.S. Patil, V.R, Gaikwad, A.R and S.R. Gadakh 2011: Seasonal dry matter accumulation and its partitioning trend in sweet sorghum genotypes’ Crop Res., Vol. 44(3)-Nov 2012. Gadakh, S.R., Shinde, M.S., Chavan, U.D., Gaikwad, A.R. and Patil, V. R. (2012). Phule Panchami (RPOSV 3) : A new grain popping rabi sorghum variety. Crop Res. 44 (3): 298-300. Dalvi, U.S., Chavan, U.D. and Patil, J.V. (2012). Varietal identification of sorghum Sorghum[ bicolor (L.) Monech] cultivars by RAPD markers. Indian J. Agric. Biochem. 25 (1): 48-51. Dalvi, U.S., Chavan, U.D. Shinde, M.S. and Gadakh, S.R. (2012). Effect of staggered planting on stalk yield, sugar content and ethanol yield of sweet sorghum for increasing harvest window. Sugar Tech. 14 (2): 144-147. Chavan, U.D., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2012). Nutritional quality of high yielding rabi sorghum genotypes. J. Agric. Res. Technol., 37 (1): 46-50.

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Gadakh SR, Shinde MS, Gaikwad AR and Patil VR: Phule Revati: A new rabi sorghum variety for irrigated condition. (2012). Crop Res: 43(1,2,3): 23-27 Mutkule BR,Shinde MS, Gaikwad AR, Patil VR and Gadakh SR: Heat unit efficiency in sweet sorghum. (2012) Crop Res: 43(1,2,3): 28-30. Gadakh SR, Shinde MS, Gaikwad AR and Patil VR:CSV 22 (SPV 1626): A new high yielding rabi sorghum variety for post rainy season :2012 Crop Res: 43(1,2,3):31-34. Mutkule BR, Shinde MS, Gaikwad AR, Patil VR and Gadakh SR: Seasonal dry matter accumulation and its partitioning trend in sweet sorghum genotypes: 2012. Crop Res: 44(3): 295-297. Gadakh SR, Shinde MS, Patil VR and Gaikwad AR: Effect of hybrids and growth stages on green cane yield, brix and juice yield of sweet sorghum.2012. Crop Res: 43(3):301-303. Gadakh SR, Shinde MS, Chavan UD, Gaikwad AR and Patil VR: Phule Panchami: A new grain popping rabi sorghum variety. (2012) Crop Res. 44(3):298-300. Gadakh SR, Shinde MS and Gaikwad AR: Cytoplasmic male sterile lines of post rainy season sorghum developed at AICSIP, MPKV, Rahuri. (2012) SAT, Vol 10:1-3. Shinde MS, Repe SS, Dalvi US, Gaikwad AR and Gadakh SR: Physio biochemical assessment of sweet sorghum genotypes during post rainy season. (2013). J. Acad. Indus. Res. Vol. 1(8):501-507. Dalvi U.S, Chavan UD,Shinde MS, Gaikwad AR and Gadakh SR: Seasonal impact on biomass, juice quality and sugar attributes of sweet sorghum. (2013). J. Acad.Indus. Res. Vol. 1(8):431-434. Chavan UD, Patil JV and Shinde MS: Nutritional quality of high yielding rabi sorghum genotypes. (2013). J. Res. Technol. 38.(1):87-91. Gadakh S.R, Shinde M.S, Gaikwad A.R and Patil V.R : Effect of genotypes and phonological stages on green cane yield in sweet sorghum (2013) J. Acad. Indus.Res. Vol. 1(10):615-617. M.S. Shinde, B.R. Mutkule, A.R. Gaikwad, U.S. Dalvi and S.R. Gadakh Photo period sensitivity studies in sweet sorghum (2013). J. Acad. Indus. Res. Vol. 1 (11):696-699. Gadakh, S.R., Shinde, M.S., Gaikwad, A.R., Nirmal, S.V. and Chavan, U.D. (2013). Phule Suchitra: A new Rabi sorghum variety for medium soils. Crop Res. 45 (1, 2 & 3): 136-140. Chavan, U.D., Dalvi, U.S., Pawar, G.H. and Shinde, M.S. (2013). Selection of genotype and development of technology for sorghum hurda production. International Food Research Journal. 20 (3): 1713-1716. Patil, J.V., Mishra, J.S., Chapke, R.R., Gadakh, S.R. and Chavan, U.D. (2013). Soil moisture conservation agro-techniques for rainfed rabi sorghum. Indian Farming. 62 (2): 04-07. Dalvi, U.S., Chavan, U.D., Shinde, M.S., Gaikwad, A.R. and Gadakh, S.R. (2013). Seasonal impact on biomass, juice quality and sugar attributes of sweet sorghum. J. Acad. Indus. Res. 1 (8): 431-434. Shinde M.S, Repe S.S, Dalvi U.S, Gaikwad A.R and Gadakh S.R 2013. Physio biochemical assessment of sweet sorghum genotypes during post rainy season. Journal Acad. Indus. Res. 1(8):501-507. Gadakh S.R, Shinde M.S, Gaikwad A.R and Patil V.R. 2013.Effect of genotypes and phenological stages on green cane yield in sweet sorghum. Journal Acad. Indus. Res. 1(10): 615-617. Shinde M.S, Mutkule B.R, Gaikwad A.R, Dalvi U.S and Gadakh S.R.2013.Photoperiod sensitivity studies in sweet sorghum. Journal Acad. Indus. Res.1(11):696-699. Nirmal S.V, Gaikwad A.R, and Gadakh S R.2013.Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for physiological characters under different soils. Int Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Volume 9, Issue 2,462-466.

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Rao S.S,Patil J.V and Gadakh S.R.2013. Effect of different crushing treatment on juice and sugar quality trait in different season. Sugar Tech Springer. DOI 10 -1007/S/12355-013-0220-2. Chavan U.D,Dalvi U.S,Pawar G.H & Shinde M.S.2013.Selection of genotypes and development of technology for sorghum hurda production. International Food Research Journal. 20(3):1379-1382. Gadakh S R, Shinde M.S, Patil V R and Gaikwad A R.2013.RSV 1006 (Phule Revati) A Rabi sorghum variety for irrigated conditions –Notification of crop varieties and registration. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding. 73 (3):347. Gadakh S R, Shinde M.S, Patil V R & Gaikwad A R.2013.RPOSV 3 (Phule Panchami) A Grain popping Rabi sorghum variety–Notification of crop varieties and registration. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding. 73 (3):348. Nirmal S.V, Patil V.R, Gaikwad A.R, and Gadakh S R,2013. Phule Anuradha: A new drought tolerant rabi sorghum variety for shallow soil. Int Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Volume 9, Issue 2. Chavan, U.D., Patil, S.S., Dayakar Rao, B. and Patil. J.V. (2015). Processing of sorghum for flakes and their products. European Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. 2 (1): 49-58. Chavan, U.D., Katkale, S.V. and Chavan, K.D. (2014). Effect of subsequent cutting on nutritional quality of fodder grasses. J. Agric. Res. Technol. 39(3): 381-385. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R. Bhoge R.S. Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S. (2014). Evaluation of diverse germplasm of rabi sorghum for rabi adaptation on medium soil. Crop Res. J. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R. Bhoge R.S. Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S. (2014). Evaluation of post rainy sorghum genotypes for drought tolerance on medium soil. Res. On Crop J. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R. Bhoge R.S. Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S. (2014). Physiological traits associated with high biomass accumulation in sweet sorghum genotypes and hybrids. Bioinflolet. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R. Bhoge R.S. Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S. (2014). Physiological characterization of rabi sorghum genotype for drought tolerance under rainfed and irrigated condition. Ind. J. applied Res. 5(4): 23-27. Borade, R.M, Dalvi,U.S. Lokhande, K.H., Naik R. M. and M.S. Shinde (2015). Influence of stage of harvesting on composition of sweet sorghum bioinfolat 12(B): 219-223. Pawar D.B. Bhoge R.S. and Gadakh S.R.(2015) Influence of weather parameters on the incidence of sorghum shootfly. Ind. J. applied Res. 5(4): 764-766. Shinde, M.S., Awari, V.R., Patil, V.R., Chavan, U.D., Dalvi, U.S. and Gadakh, S.R. (2015). CSV 30F: New high yielding single cut forage sorghum variety for Kharif season. Forage Res., 41 (3): 194-198. Chavan, U.D., Patil, S.S., Dayakar Rao, B. and Patil, J.V. (2015). Processing of sorghum from different varieties and hybrids for semolina and their products. Indones. J. Agric. Sci. Vol. 16 No. 1: 11-20. Chavan U.D., Pansare, S. S., Patil, J.V. and Shinde, M.S. (2015). Preparation and Nutritional Quality of Sorghum Papads. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 4(5): 806-823. Chavan, U.D., Dalvi, U.S., Pawar, G.H. and Shinde, M.S. (2015). Selection of genotype and development of technology for sorghum pops production. Acta Biomedica Scientia. 2 (2): 100-105. Chavan, U.D., Patil, S.S., Dayakar Rao, B. and Patil. J.V. (2015). Processing of sorghum for flakes and their products. European Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. 2 (1): 49-58. Borade R.M. Dalavi U.S, Lokhande P.K., Naike R.M. and Shinde. M.S. (2015). Influence of stage of harvesting on composition of sweet sorghum. Bioinfolet, 12(1B) : 219-223.

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Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R., Bhoge R.S., Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S.(2015). Evaluation of diverse germplasm of rabi sorghum adaptation on medium soil. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture. 33(1) : 117-121. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R., Bhoge R.S., Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S.(2015) Physiological traits associated with high biomass accumulation in sweet sorghum genotypes and hybrids. Bioinfolet, 12(4A) : 914-916. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R., Bhoge R.S., Dalvi U.S. and Shinde M.S.(2015). Physiological characterization of rabi sorghum genotypes for drought tolerance under rainfed and irrigation condition. Indian Journal Applied Research. 5(4) : 23-27. Chavan U.D., Patil J.V. and Shinde M.S. (2015). Preparation and nutritional quality of sorghum papad. Int. J. Cutt. Microbial App. Sci., 4(5) : 806-823. Shinde M.S., Awari V.R., Patil V.R. Chavan U.D., Dalvi U.S. Gadakh S.R., (2015). CSV 30 F : New high yielding single cut forage sorghum variety for Kharif season. Forage Res., 41(3): 194-198. Shinde M.S., Patil V.R. Awari V.R. and Gadakh S.R., (2015). Notification of crop varieties and registration of germplasm : Sorghum RSV 1098 (Phule Suchitra). Indian J. Genet., 75(4) : 532. Chavan U.D., Jagtap Y.K., Shinde M.S., Patil J.V. (2016). Preparation and nutritional quality of sorghum chakali. Int. J. Recent Sci. Res., 7(1) 8404-8411. Nirmal S.V., Gadakh S.R., Bhoge R.S., Dalvi U.S., Shinde M.S. (2016). Evaluation of diverse germplasm for rabi adaptation on medium soil. Int. J. Sci. Env., 5(3). Shinde.M.S, Patil V.R., Awari V.R., Gadakh S.R, Chavan U.D. Nirmal S.V. and Dalvi U.S. (2016). Phule Rohini (RPASV 3) : A Special Rabi Sorghum Variety Suitable For Papad Purpose, Int. J. Sci. Env., 5(3). Shinde M.S, Awari V.R., Patil V.R., Gadakh S.R, Dalvi U.S., Chavan U.D. and Nirmal S.V. (2016). Phule Madhur (RSSGV-46): A sweet grain rabi sorghum variety for tender grain processing. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 5 (3): 1362 – 1369. Ashok Kumar A., Ch Ravinder Reddy, Belum Reddy, S.R. Gadakh, U.D. Chavan and H. V. Kalpande. (2016). Innovative seed consortium strengthening the postrainy sorghum seed system in India. Bulletin of the Institute of Medicine (Hyderabad). 4(1):1-12. Chavan, U.D., Yewale, K. V. and Dayakar Rao, B. (2016). Preparation of bread and cookies from sorghum flour. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 7 (5): 11145-11153. Chavan, U.D., Jagtap, Y.K., Dalvi, U.S. and Patil, J.V. (2016). Preparation and Nutritional Quality of Sorghum Shankarpali. Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 4 (1): 100-108. Chavan U.D., Jagtap Y.K., Shinde M. S and Patil J.V. (2016). Preparation and nutritional quality of sorghum chakali. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 7 (1): 8404-8411. Chavan U.D., Nirmal S.V., Shinde M.S. Pawar G.H., Gadakh S.R., US Dalvi., 2017. Nutritional quality of hybrid sorghum genotypes. Int. Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science. 6(2): 586-592. Nirmal S.V., Shinde M.S. Awari V.R., Patil VR, Gadakh S.R., US Dalvi Chavan U.D., 2017. RSSV 313 : A Sweet Sorghum donor for high biomass. Int. Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science. 6(3):907- 912. Shinde M.S. Awari V.R., Patil VR, Gadakh S.R., US Dalvi Nirmal S.V., 2017. Root Traits and its Correlation with grain Yield of rabi Sorghum Genotypes. Int. Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science. 6(3):977-989.

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Chavan U.D., Kazidoni S.T., Shinde M.S., US Dalvi., S.V. Nirmal, V.R. Awari, V.R. Patil, Pawar G.H., Jadhav, A.S., 2017. Regional effect on nutritional quality of sorghum genotypes. Int. Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science. 6(10): 380-389. Chavan U.D., Kazidoni S.T., Shinde M.S., US Dalvi., S.V. Nirmal, V.R. Awari, V.R. Patil, Pawar G.H., Jadhav, A.S., 2017. Regional effect on nutritional quality of sorghum hybrids. Int. Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science. 6(11): 75-85. S. N. Jadhav, R.M. Naik and U.S. Dalvi. Evaluation of parents and segregating population of rabi sorghum for drought tolerance using biochemical markers. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2018, 7(6): 713-718. S.V. Pawar, M.S. Shinde, U.S. Dalvi, S. Haldamani, A.S. Jadhav, Molecular diversity in sweet sorghum genotypes using SSR markers. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2019, 8(6): 1806-1812. Ingle AU, Kusalkar DV, Gare SS, Dalvi US, Shinde MS, Kute NS and Gadakh SR. Oxidative enzyme and biochemical changes in sweet sorghum infested by shootfly. Journal of Zoology and Entomological studies. 2019, 7(6): 446-449. S. A. Tambe, D.V. Kusalkar, G.S. Shinde and M.S. Shinde. Inheritance of morphological traits for drought tolerance in rabi sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. International journal of current research in Biosciences and Plant Biology 6(9):24-32. Aru S.R, Kusalkar D.V, Totre A.S, Shinde M.S. and Shinde G.C. Combining ability analysis in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2019, 8(6): 959-964. Books and book chapters: Books : Total :16 Chavan, U.D. and Patil, J.V. (2010). Sorghum Cultivation (Importance and Nutritional Value). In Marathi. Godwa Krishi Prakashan, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1-120. ISBN 978-81-906833-8.8 Chavan, U, D. and Patil, J.V. (2010). Food Grain Processing (Cereals and Pulses) into Value Added Products. In Marathi. Universal Book Publisher, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1-190. ISBN 978-81-87552-11-6. Chavan, U, D. and Patil, J.V. (2010). Grain Sorghum Processing (Health, Ethnic and Industrial Products from Grain Sorghum). In Marathi. Universal Book Publisher, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1-238. ISBN 978-81- 87552-14-7. Chavan, U, D. and Patil, J.V. (2010). Sweet Sorghum (Production, Processing and Utilization). In Marathi. Universal Book Publisher, Pune, Maharashtra, India1-124. ISBN 978-81-87552-15.4 Chavan, U, D. and Patil, J.V. (2010). Sweet Sorghum (Production, Processing and Utilization). International Book Distribution Co., Lucknow, UP, India. 1-138. ISBN 978-81-8189-470-0. Chavan, U, D. and Patil, J.V. (2010). Grain Sorghum Processing (Health, Ethnic and Industrial Products from Grain Sorghum). International Book Distribution Co., Lucknow, UP, India. 1-184. ISBN 978-81-8189- 471-7. Chavan, U.D. and Pawar, V.D. (2012). Postharvest Management and Processing Technology (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits and Vegetables). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. 1-409. ISBN 978-81- 7035-787-2.

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Chavan, U.D. (2012). Fast Food, Snack Foods Business. In Marathi. Godwa Krishi Prakashan, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1-264. ISBN 978-81-906833-5-7. Gadakh, S.R., Chavan, U.D., Pawar, A.D., Pawar, D.B. and Dalvi, U.S. (2013). Sorghum Cultivation: A Compendium of Improved Technologies. (Eds.) Patil, J.V., Chapake, R.R., Mishra, J.S., Umakanth, A.V. and Hariprasanna, K. (2013). Chavan, U.D., Diversified Uses of Sorghum. In: Sorghum Cultivation: A Compendium of Improved Technologies. DSR, Hyderabad-500 030 (A.P.). ISBN: 89335-41-3. Dayakar Rao, B., Chavan, U.D., Vishala, A. D. and Patil, J.V. (2014). Sorghum value added products. In Marathi. Directorate of Sorghum Research, Hyderabad. 1-75. ISBN: 81-89335-48-0. Gadakh, S.R., Chavan, U.D., Pawar, A.D., Pawar, D.B. and Dalvi, U.S. (2013). Sorghum Cultivation: A Compendium of Improved Technologies. (Eds.) Patil, J.V., Chapake, R.R., Mishra, J.S., Umakanth, A.V. and Hariprasanna, K. (2013). Chavan, U.D., Diversified Uses of Sorghum. In: Sorghum Cultivation: A Compendium of Improved Technologies. DSR, Hyderabad-500 030 (A.P.). ISBN: 89335-41-3. d) Awards and recognitions:  Hariom Trust Award for the biennium 1999-2000 felicitated to Dr. B. N. Narkhede, Senior Sorghum Breeder, and Dr. M.S. Shinde, Asstt. Sorghum Breeder, MPKV, Rahuri by Hon. Shri. Nitish Kumar, Minister of Agriculture, GOI, on 16 July, 2001 at IARI, New Delhi.  Received 3rd position in poster competition held on the eve of 40th AGM held at TNAU, Coimbatore from the 27 Feb to 1st March, 2010. The team of Sorghum Project with Dr. S.N. Shukla, ADG, Crop Science, ICAR, New Delhi.  The best performing rabi center award to Sorghum Improvement Project, MPKV, Rahuri for the year 2010-11 during 41st AGM held at UAS Dharwad from 15-17 April, 2011 felicitated by Dr. Swapan Kumar Datta, DDG, Crop Science, ICAR, New Delhi.  Best Research Paper Award 2012 for the research article entitled “Variation in proline metabolism and DNA polymorphism in sorghum cultivar differing in osmotic stress tolerance” by Indian Society for Plant Physiology, New Delhi.  Received best poster award in the National Conference on Genetics and Cytogenetics (NCGC-2016) at UAS, Dharwad on 01 to 03 February, 2016 for poster RPASV-3 : A Special Rabi Sorghum Genotype Suitable for Papad purpose.  Agricultural Award 2010 from Government of Maharashtra to Dr. U.D. Chavan and Dr. J.V. Patil. It includes certificate, Rs. 1,00,000/- cash prize for Grain Sorghum Processing Book.  Received Krushiratna Award to Dr. S.R. Gadakh, Senior Sorghum Breeder, MPKV, Rahuri.  “Outstanding partnership World Award-Asia 2014” in recognition of significant partnership achievements under Hope Project in South Asia on 12th December, 2014 at ICRISAT, Hyderabad felicitated by Dr. William D. Dar, Director General, ICRISAT to Dr. R.S. Patil, Director of Research (Repetitive of MPKV, Rahuri) and Dr. S.R. Gadakh, Senior Sorghum Breeder, MPKV., Rahuri.

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Dr. A.S. Jadhav Dr. D.B. Pawar Dr. D.D. Dudhade Dr. J.V. Patil Senior Breeder Entomologist Agronomist Senior Breeder 2017 to till date 2003 -2009

Dr. M.S. Shinde Dr. S.K. Kambale Dr. S.R. Gadakh Dr. S.S. Gadakh Asst. Breeder Agronomist Senior Breeder Senior Research Fellow 2009 -/2017

Dr. U.K. Kadam Dr. U.S. Dalvi Dr. V.R. Patil Prof. S.V. Nirmal Entomologist Asst.Biochemist Senior Res. Asst. Assistant Sorghum Physiologist

Shri. D.V. Auti Shri. M.F. Wagh Smt. S.B. Sul Smt. S.S. Deshmukh Agricultural Assistant Agricultural Assistant Agricultural Assistant Agricultural Assistant

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1. Name of the centre: Main Sorghum Research sation, Navsari Agricultural University, Surat 2. Year of Establishment : 1973-74 3. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date: Station-In-Charge:

Period Year of Sr. No. Name Designation From Up to Service 1 Dr. K. B. Desai Research Scientist (Sorghum) 31.01.1989 2 Dr. R. H. Patel Research Scientist (Sorghum) 28.02.2001 3 Dr. D. R. Vashi Research Scientist (Sorghum) 16.03.2001 31.08.2002 Y-1, M-5 4 Dr. N. B. Rote I/C Research Scientist (Sorghum) 08.04.2002 17.01.2003 5 Dr. D. U. Patel Research Scientist (Sorghum) 18.01.2003 31.06.2004 Y-1, M-5 6 Dr. B. D. Jadhav Research Scientist (Sorghum) 01.07.2004 30.09.2012 Y-8, M-2 7 Dr. B. G. Solanki Research Scientist (Sorghum) 01.10.2012 31.01.2013 Y-1, M-4 15.06.2013 01.07.2014 8 Prof. N. D. Modi I/C Research Scientist (Sorghum) 01.05.2013 15.06.2013 Y-0, M-1 9 Dr. K. A. Patel Research Scientist (Sorghum) 01.07.2014 Sept. 2015 Y-1, M-2 10 Dr. B. K. Davda Research Scientist (Sorghum) 18/09/2015 Continue

Scientific staff: Period Year of Sr. No. Name Designation From Up to Service (A) Breeding : 1 Prof. Mahesh Desai Associate Research Scientist 27.01.1997 2 Prof. N. D. Modi Associate Research Scientist 01.08.1999 30.06.2013 Y-13, M-10 3 Dr. B. K. Davda Associate Research Scientist 1-7-2014 17-09-2015 Y-1, M-2 4 Dr. M. K. Gangani Associate Research Scientist 16.08.2019 Continue 5 Prof. N.D. Modi Assistant Research Scientist 01.01.1999 31.07.1999 Y-0, M-7 6 Prof. K.M. Patel Assistant Res. Sci. 01.01.1999 15.10.1999 Y-0, M-10 7 Dr. D.U. Chauhan Assistant Res. Sci. 03.04.2008 31.05.2009 Y-1, M-1 8 Dr. M.K. Gangani Assistant Res. Sci. 01.06.2009 04.03.2013 Y-3, M-9 9 Dr. V.D. Pathak Assistant Res. Sci. 04.03.2013 Continue 10 Prof. A.R. Patel Assistant Res. Sci. 15.07.2009 15.07.2016 Y-7, M-0 23.09.2019 Continue (B) Agronomy 1 Dr. L.K. Patel Associate Research Scientist 01.05.1989 31.07.2004 Y-15, M-3 2 Dr. Z.N. Patel Associate Research Scientist 01.01.2008 31.07.2014 Y-5, M-5 3 Prof. Lalita H. Saini Assistant Res. Sci. 21.02.2015 Continue (C) Entomology: 1 Prof. S.N. Patel Associate Research Scientist 20.10.1982 31.01.2002 Y-19, M-3 2 Dr. N.B. Rote Associate Research Scientist 08.04.2002 3 Dr. K.A. Patel Associate Research Scientist July. 2010 Dec. 2010 Y-0, M-5

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Period Year of Sr. No. Name Designation From Up to Service 4 Dr. K.G. Patel Assistant Res. Sci. 31.12.1998 5 Dr. G.R. Bhanderi Assistant Res. Sci. 30.07.2009 15.08.2015 Y-6, M-0 6 Prof. N.V. Radadiya Assistant Res. Sci. 19.08.2015 Continue (D) Pathology 1 Dr. H.C. Tailor Assistant Res. Sci. Jan. 2003 2 Prof. K.L. Patel Assistant Res. Sci. 3 Prof. Mittal I. Patel Assistant Res. Sci. 15.11.2016 23.08.2019 Y-2, M-9 4 Dr. T.V. Ghevariya Assistant Res. Sci. 26.08.2019 Continue Photographs in Annexure I

4. Achievements of the centre over years: a. Releases from the centre: Name State or Year Sr. of the National Pedigree of Specific features (1 or 2) Region of adaptation No. variety/ (SPV/CSV release hybrid nos.) (A) Grain Sorghum: 1 GJ-9 State -- 1979 Late, rabi, curved ear head For whole Gujarat 2 GSH-1 State 2077A x NSV-13 1982 Kharif, pearl white grain For whole Gujarat State 3 GJ-35 State (2077A x M-35) 1982 Early (110 days) compact ear For whole Gujarat x Malvan head State 4 GJ-36 State (2219A x BP-53) 1986 Early, kharif & Rabi (110 days), For whole Gujarat x BP-53 bold grain, tolerant to grain State mold 5 GJ-37 State (2077A x M-28) 1986 Early (100 days) Suitable for For whole Gujarat x Gundari grain & fodder both, thin stem State 6 GJ-38 State GJ-35 x E35-1 1992 Suitable for late Kharif in heavy For whole Gujarat rainfall area State 7 GJ-39 State (M 49 x M 51) x 1993 Early (100 days) Suitable for For whole Gujarat (SR-666-1) M 67 grain & fodder both, thin steam State 8 GJ-40 State (2077A x M 25) 1995 Life span 104-108 days, round, For whole Gujarat x Malvan pearl white grain State 9 GJ-41 State (M 250 x GJ 36) 1999 Early (90 days) round & pearl For whole Gujarat x GJ 37 white grain, suitable in moist State stretch condition 10 GJ-42 State SSR-19 x SR-444 2009 Mid-late 110 days, round & For whole Gujarat (SR 666-1) pearl white grain, suitable for State heavy rainfall area 11 GNJ-1 State SRT-27-4 x SR- 2016 Grain mold resistant with less For whole Gujarat (SR 2917) 444 incidence of ergot disease and State stem borer 12 Phule State CSV-216 x SPV- 2018 High grain and dry fodder For whole Gujarat Revati (RSV- 1502 yield as compared to local and State (endorsed) 1006) national Rabi check in irrigation as well as residual moisture condition

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Name State or Year Sr. of the National Pedigree of Specific features (1 or 2) Region of adaptation No. variety/ (SPV/CSV release hybrid nos.) (B) Fodder Sorghum: 1 GFS-4 State GJ-37 x Sudan 1989 Early (45 days) thin steam, For whole Gujarat type Leaves-12 to 15, suitable in State moist stress condition 2 GFS-5 State SPV-1087 x 1999 72-78 days, broad & long For whole Gujarat GSSV-148 leaves, tan type State 3 CSV-21F National GSSV-148 x SR- 2006 50% flowering at 70-75 days, For whole State 897 2012 Lowest HCN content 68 ppm Country & Gujarat (SRF-386) State 4 GFS-6 State GJ-41 x IC-2312 2018 50% flowering at 77-81 days, stem For whole (SRF-347) thickness medium, broad leaves Gujarat State b. Other technologies developed Agronomical practices in the area of fertilizers, time and spacing of sowing, weed control, inter cropping, crop sequencing etc. as below → Sowing time x fertility level interaction in sorghum variety GJ 35 : (1986) In South Gujarat, sorghum variety GJ 35 for grain purpose should be sown during the first fortnight of

August with the basal dose of 80 kg N and 40 kg P2O5 per ha. → Transplanting of sorghum : (1989) In the heavy rainfall areas of South Gujarat, when the field conditions do not permit direct sowing, the farmers can transplant the crop. The transplanting should be in the first week of August with 24 days old seedlings. → Fertilizer Management for grain sorghum : (1989) • Farmers of South Gujarat growing sorghum GJ-36 and GJ-39 are advised to fertilize the crop at the

rate of 80 kg N/ha and 40 kg P2O5 /ha.

• Of the total fertilizer, 50 per cent N + whole quantity of P2O5 should be applied at the time of sowing and remaining 50 per cent of N should be given as top dress, one month after sowing. • The farmers who cannot afford to apply this quantity of fertilizers are advised to apply 40 kg N/ha

and 40 kg P2O5 /ha. The method application of fertilizers will remain the same. → Date of sowing for Sorghum + Tur intercropping : (1989) Farmers of South Gujarat growing sorghum – CSH 6 with pigeon pea in the ratio of 2 (Sorghum) : 1 (pigeon pea) rows are advised to carryout sowing with the onset of monsoon. They are also advised to take recommended plant protection measures for the control of stem borer. → Fertilizer management in Forage Sorghum : (1989) Farmers of North Saurashtra zone are advised to fertilize their forage sorghum crop (Gundri or SSG-59-3)

with 60 kg N (additional net return of Rs. 1660 /ha) and 20 kg P2O5 /ha (additional net return of Rs.300/

ha). The marginal farmers may apply 20 kg N (additional net return of Rs. 810 /ha) and 10 kg P2O5 (additional net return of Rs. 145/ha).

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→ Time of sowing for SORGHUM var. GJ 36 (1991) The farmers of South Gujarat Agro-climatic zone-II are advised to sow var. GJ 36 of Sorghum up to 20th August. Later sowing resulted in reduction in yield. → Seed rate and spacing for sorghum GJ 37 (1992) The farmers of North Gujarat growing sorghum variety GJ 37 for dual purpose are advised to sow at a distance of 30 cm between rows using 20 kg seed rate per hectare. → Fertilizer Management in Sorghum GJ – 37 : (1992)

The farmers of North Gujarat zone are advised to apply 80 kg N/ha (ICBR 1:10.9) and 40 kg P2O5 /ha (ICBR 1:2.84) to sorghum variety GJ-37 to get economic return of grain and stover yield. → N and P requirement of Sorghum GJ – 35 and GSH – 1 : (1992) The farmers of North Gujarat region growing sorghum varieties GSH-1 and GJ- 35 are advised to fertilize the crop with nitrogen and phosphorus @ 120 kg and 40 kg/ha, respectively. Of the total fertilizer, 50%

nitrogen and whole quantity of P2O5 should be applied as basal dressing and remaining 50% of nitrogen should be given as top dressing 30 days after sowing.

For marginal farmers, it should be apply 80 kg N and 40 kg P2O5 per hectare with similar method of application as above. → Seed Rate and Fertilizer Requirement of Fodder Sorghum : (1992) The farmers of North Gujarat growing variety GFS-4, are advised to sow the crop with the seed rate of

80 kg/ha and fertilize it with the application of 40 kg N/ha and 60 kg P2O5 /ha to get economic return of

green fodder yield. Of the total fertilizer, 50% nitrogen and whole quantity of P2O5 should be applied as basal dressing and remaining 50% of nitrogen should be given as top dressing 30 days after sowing. → Seed Rate and Fertilizer Dose for Fodder Sorghum GFS – 4 : (1992) The farmers of South Gujarat agro climatic zone (I & II) growing sorghum variety GFS – 4 are advised to sow the crop with seed rate of 80 kg/ha and apply nitrogen and phosphorus @ 80 kg and 40 kg/ha,

respectively. Of the total fertilizer, 50% nitrogen and whole quantity of P2O5 should be applied as basal dose and remaining 50% of nitrogen should be given as topdressing 30 days after sowing.

Marginal farmers should adopt 60 kg seed rate and 40 kg N and 40 kg P2O5 /ha with similar method of application as above. → Fertilizer Requirement of Fodder Sorghum GFS – 4 : (1992) The farmers of South Gujarat (Agroclimatic zone-I and II) growing sorghum fodder variety GFS- 4 are advised to fertilizer the crop with 80 kg N/ha for getting higher economic return. Of the total 80 kg nitrogen, 40 kg N/ha should be applied as basal dose, 20 kg N/ha after 1st cut immediately and remaining 20 kg N/ha at 15 days after 1st cut. → Seed rate and N requirement for fodder sorghum (1993): The farmers of Dhari area of South Saurashtra zone growing sorghum variety GFS 4 are advised to plant the crop with the seed rate of 80 kg/ha and apply nitrogen @ 40 kg/ha to get economic return of green fodder yield. Of the total fertilizer, 50% nitrogen should be applied as basal dressing and remaining 50% of nitrogen should be given as top dressing 25 days after sowing. → Fertilizer management in Sorghum – Isabgul : (1993) The farmers of North Gujarat Zone are advised to grow the crop of sorghum with 100% recommended dose (i.e. 80-40-00 NPK kg/ha) in kharif and the succeeding Isabgul crop should be fertilized with the 50% recommended dose (i.e. 25-50-00 NPK kg/ha) to get maximum economic return.

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→ Weed management in Sorghum : (1993) The farmers of South Gujarat Agro climatic (Zone I,II) are advised to follow weed management involving application of Atrazine as pre emergence @ 1.5 kg/ha in 600 lit. of water for getting higher economic return (C BR – 1 : 12) → Weed management in sorghum for North Gujarat : (1993) The farmers of North Gujarat (zone IV) advised to control the weed by application of Atrazine (Pre- emergence) @ 1.5 kg/ha with one hand weeding and one interculturing for highest economical return in sorghum. → Bio fertilizer in sorghum : (1993) For obtaining higher sorghum grain and fodder yield, seed inoculation either with Azospirillum ASA 1 (ICBR 1:10.0) or Azotobactor ABA 1 (ICBR 1:9.46) each having 108 viable cell/g (200 g culture/10 kg seeds) along with the recommended dose of 40 kg N/ha is recommended for marginal farmers of South Gujarat. → Spacing requirement of sorghum : (1994) The farmers of North Gujarat Agroclimatic Zone (AES-IV) growing sorghum crop for dual purpose are advised to adopt GSH-1 with a spacing of 30 x 18 cm. → Spacing requirement of sorghum : (1994) The farmers of South Gujarat Agro climatic Zone II growing sorghum GSH-1, GJ-35-15-15 and GJ – 38 are advised to drill the crop at a distance of 45 x 12 or 60 x 9 cm for getting maximum yield. (The distance between plant to plant in a row is to be adjusted at the time of thinning). → Time of sowing for sorghum : (1994) The farmers of South Gujarat (zone-II) are advised to sow GJ-36 between 20th July and 5th August and GJ – 39 in the first week of July for getting maximum yield. → Nitrogen and phosphorus for sorghum : (1994) The farmers of South Gujarat (zone-II) are advised to grow sorghum GJ – 38 by fertilizing the crop by

160 kg N/ha (ICBR 1:13.4) and 60 kg P2O5 /ha (NICBR 1:5.3). Half of the nitrogen dose and all of the P dose are to be applied as basal and remaining half of nitrogen is to be top dressed 30 days after sowing. → Nitrogen and phosphorus for sorghum : (1994) The farmers of North Gujarat (AES IV) growing sorghum (GJ 39) are advised to fertilize the crop with 120

kg N/ha (NICBR 1:19) and 40 kg P2O5 /ha (NICBR 1:4.5). Half of the nitrogen dose and all of the P dose are to be given as basal and 50% of the nitrogen to be topdressed 30 days after sowing. → Fertilizer management in Rabi sorghum (1996) The farmers of South Gujarat Agroclimatic Zone (AES-V) are advised to grow rabi sorghum GJ 36 by

fertilizing the crop with 80 kg N/ha. Though, application of P2O5 @ 20 kg/ha increased the yield, it was not economical. → Crop geometry in sorghum : (1996) The farmers of South Gujarat Agroclimatic Zone (AES-V) are advised to grow rabi sorghum GJ 36 keeping 60 cm distance between rows and 10-12 cm distance between two plants. → Seeding technique in rabi sorghum / sowing depth in rabi sorghum : (1996) The farmers of South Gujarat agro climatic Zone (AES V) growing rabi sorghum should sow the seed in the moist zone.

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→ Time of sowing for sorghum (1997): In North Gujarat agro climatic conditions, sorghum variety GJ – 39 should be sown at the onset of monsoon. → Seed rate and spacing for sorghum GJ 37 : (1997) The farmers of North Saurashtra are advised to sow sorghum variety GJ – 37 with a seed rate of 40 kg/ ha and inter row spacing of 30 cm. → Seed rate and fertilizer requirement of sorghum : (1997) The farmers of North Gujarat Zone growing sorghum variety GJ – 39 for fodder purpose should use a seed rate of 50 kg/ha (CBR – 1:4.4) and fertilizer with N and P @ 80:40 kg/ha (CBR-1:3.30). → Fertilizer management in sorghum : (1997) The sorghum (CSH – 5) growing farmers of AES-VI of North Saurashtra are advised to fertilize their crop with 60 kg N/ha (50% basal + 25% 30 DAS + 25% 45 DAS) to realize an ICBR of 1:10. Application of P was not found beneficial. → Fertilizer requirement of sorghum variety GJ 40 : (1997) The farmers of South Gujarat zone are advised to fertilize their sorghum crop (GJ 40) with 120 kg N and

40 kg P2O5 /ha to get about 25% more income than from the existing recommendation. → Zn and Fe requirement of sorghum (1998) Farmers of the AES-I of North Gujarat Ago-climatic Zone growing sorghum CV. GJ – 39 on Fe and Zn

deficient light textured soils are advised to apply 3 sprays of FeSO4 @ 0.5 per cent after 30 DAS at 10

days interval for getting higher grain yield (75 per cent). Spraying of ZnSO4 @ 0.5 per cent also increased the yield by 44 per cent. → Bio fertilizer of Sorghum Grain : (1998) Farmers of South Gujarat Zone AES II are advised to coat sorghum seeds with PSM strain PBA 16 (Bacillus coagulans) having 108 CFU/ gram carrier @ 30 g culture/kg seeds (ICBR 1:382) before seeding

to save 40 kg P2O5 /ha and to get higher grain and stover yield. → Fertilizer management in sorghum based cropping system : (1999) The farmers of South Gujarat zone (AES-II) adopting kharif sorghum (GJ 38) – cotton (Hy. 6) rotation are advised to apply 50% of recommended dose of fertilizer for sorghum (80:40) and 100% of recommended dose of fertilizer (320:00) to cotton. → Response of sorghum (GJ 41) to various levels of fertilizer (2000) The farmers of North Gujarat (Agroclimatic Zone-IV) growing fodder sorghum var.GJ-41 are advised to fertilize the crop with nitrogen and phosphorus @ 80 kg and 40 kg/ha, respectively. Of the total fertilizer, 50 per cent of nitrogen and entire quantity of phosphorus should be applied as basal and remaining 50 per cent nitrogen as top dressing at 30 days after sowing. → Varietal response to fertilizer on fodder sorghum : (2000) The farmers of North Gujarat (Agro climatic Zone-IV) growing fodder sorghum variety GFS-5 are advised to fertilize the crop with nitrogen and phosphorus @ 80 kg and 20 kg/ha, respectively. Of the total fertilizer, 50 per cent of nitrogen and entire quantity of phosphorus should be applied as basal and

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remaining 50 per cent of nitrogen as top dressing at 30 days after sowing. → Nitrogen and phosphorus requirement of sorghum varieties GJ 39 and GFS 4 (2002) Farmers of North Saurashtra Agro climatic Zone-VI who are growing sorghum as a green fodder crop are advised to grow Kharif sorghum var. GJ 39 and fertilize it with 40 kg N/ha for getting maximum green fodder yield and return. Phosphorus application is not found beneficial.

→ Response of forage sorghum to different seed rate and nitrogen levels for higher production : (2004) The farmers of North Saurashtra agro climatic zone VI growing forage sorghum as a green fodder crop during Kharif season are advised to keep the seed rate of 50 kg/ha and the crop should be fertilized with 120 kg N/ha (60 kg as a basal dose and 60 kg as a top dressing at 30 days after sowing). Phosphorus @ 40 kg/ha should be applied as common dose.

→ Response of single cut fodder sorghum genotypes to different levels of NPK (2012) The farmers of south Gujarat agroclimatic zone-II growing Kharif fodder sorghum are advised to grow genotype CSV-21F with the application of 120:60:00 kg NPK/ha (50%N and whole P as basal, while remaining 50% N as top dressing at 30 DAS) for higher fodder yield and net profit.

→ Integrated weed management in kharif sorghum (2013) The farmers of south Gujarat agroclimatic zone-II growing Kharif sorghum GJ-38 are advised to apply 0.75 kg/ha atrazine as pre emergence herbicide + one hand weeding at 50 DAS for getting higher yield and net profit.

→ Refinement of sowing dates forkharif grain sorghum varieties/ promising lines under changing climate of South Gujarat (2016) The farmers of South Gujarat Agro-climatic Zone II (AES-II) growing kharif sorghum are advised to sow sorghum during onset of monsoon or within 15 days after onset of monsoon for getting higher grain yield, stover yield as well as net profit and to escape from shoot fly and stem borer attack. Late sowing of sorghum significantly reduces the grain yield, stover yield and net return.

A. Crop Protection (Entomology) → Control of sorghum stem borer by seedling root-dip in insecticides (24th PPSC, 1988-89) The farmers of South Gujarat are advised to transplant the 24 days old healthy sorghum seedlings after 6 hours root dip in any one of the following insecticides.

Sr. No. Name of insecticide Concentration 1. Carbofuran 35 ST 0.035% 2. Phosphamidon 100 EC 0.03% 3. Methyl-o-demetonj 25 EC 0.05% 4. Chlorpyriphos 20 EC 0.05% → Chemical control of sorghum stem borer (28th PPSC, 1992-93) From the results of three years it can be concluded that leaf whorl application of Cartap (Paden) 4G @ 7.5 kg/ha or insecticidal spray of monocrotophos 36 WSC @ 0.04% effectively reduced the stem borer dead hearts and stem tunneling percentage.

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→ Chemical control of sorghum shoot fly (28th PPSC, 1992-93) From the results of three years data as well as pooled analysis carbofuran 25 ST @ 4 or 5% (16 or 20 g/100 of seed) as a seed treatment is recommended for the control of sorghum shoot fly in South Gujarat. → Integrated pest management of sorghum pests (28th PPSC, 1992-93) Combined treatment of Carborufan 3G @ 2g/m row + high seed rate @ 10 kg/ha + release of egg parasite, Trichogramma chilonis @ 5 lacks adults/ha on 7, 14 and 21 DAG or combined treatment of Carbofuran 3G @ 2g/m row + high seed rate @ 10 kg/ha is recommended for the control of sorghum stem borer and shoot fly. → Chemical control of sorghum stem borer (32nd PPSC, 1996-97) The sorghum growing farmers are advised to spray Cypermethrin 0.005% and endosulfan 0.07% at 20 DAE and 30 DAE, respectively (ICBR 1:31.90) for the control of stem borer. → Chemical control of sorghum midge (32nd PPSC, 1996-97) The sorghum growing farmers are advised to apply two sprays of profenophos @ 0.1 per cent first at penical emergence and second at 10 days after first spray (ICBR 1:10.44) for the control of sorghum midge. → Chemical control of sorghum earhead bug (32nd PPSC, 1996-97) The sorghum growing farmers are advised to apply two sprays of Profenophos @ 0.1 per cent first before milking stage and second at soft dough stage (ICBR 1:12.35) for the control of earhead bugs. → Chemical control of earhead worm with biopesticides (32nd PPSC, 1996-97) The sorghum growing farmers are advised to apply two sprays of HNPV @ 250 LE/ha first at flowering stage and second at dough stage (ICBR 1:25.82) for the control of earhead worms. → Chemical control of sorghum mite (34th PPSC, 1998-99) Application of any one of the following pesticides at profuse build up of spider mite, Oligonychus indicus in sorghum is recommended for its effective and economical control under South Gujarat conditions. 1. Dicofol @ 0.04% (ICBR 1:16.05) 2. Endosulfan @ 0.07% (ICBR 1:14.16) 3. Wettable sulpher @ 0.25% (ICBR 1:17.45) → Chemical control of stem borer (35th PPSC, 1999-2000) It is recommended that the sorghum growing farmers of South Gujarat are advised to apply any one of the following insecticides for the control of stem borer. 1. Mix spraying of Azadex 100@ 5% + Endosulfan 35EC @ 0.075% at 20 DAE 2. Mix spraying Azadex 100 @ 5% + Imidacloprid 200 SL @ 0.005% at 20 DAE 3. Imidacloprid 200 SL @ 0.005% at 20 DAE → Development of IPM modules for the control of sorghum pests (35th PPSC, 1999-2000) The sorghum growing farmers of South Gujarat are advised to follow any one of the following IPM modules for the effective and ecofriendly control of sorghum pests. Module-I 1. Use of high seed rate i.e. 10 kg/ha. 2. Shoot fly: Thinning at 11 DAE, removal of shoot fly infested plants as well as thinning of unhealthy plants. Spraying of Neem formulation NSKE 3% or any other neem formulation at 12 DAE.

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3. Stem borer: Release of Trichogramma chilonis @ 2 lakh/ha at 21 DAE (Immediately after 2nd thinning at 20 DAE as maintaining 2 lakh plants/ha on threshold basis). 4. Stem borer: Spraying of neem formulation NSKE @ 3% or any commercial product of neem on threshold basis at 30 DAE. 5. Stem borer: Release of Trichogramma chilonis @ 2 lakh/ha on threshold basis at 44-48 DAE. 6. Mite: Spraying of Dicofol 18.5 EC @ 0.04% (Need based application). 7. Midge: Spraying of Endosulfan 35 EC @ 0.07% at 50% flowering (Need based application). 8. Head bug: Spraying of neem formulation NSKE @ 3% or any other commercial product of neem at soft dough stage. 9. Head worm: Spraying of HNPV @ 250 LE/ha dough stage on threshold basis. 10. Mechanical collection of earhead pests i.e. midge, bugs and worms. Module-II 1. Use of high seed rate @ 12 kg/ha. 2. Shoot fly: Spraying of Imidacloprid (confidor) 200 SL @ 0.005% at 12 DAE. 3. Stem borer: Spraying of neem formulation NSKE @ 3% at 21st DAE and 44-48 DAE. 4. Mite: Spraying of dicofol 18.5 EC @ 0.04% (Need based application). 5. Midge: Spray of Endosulfan 35 EC @ 0.075% at 50% flowering (Need based application). 6. Head bug: Hand collection of bugs giving full pressure using polythene bag containing a cotton swab soaked in 2 ml of Ethyl acetate or Benzene. 7. Head worms: Release of Trichogramma chilonis @ 2 lakh/ha on threshold basis. → Chemical control of shoot fly and stem borer by seed treatment (2nd PPSC of NAU, 2005-06) Under South Gujarat conditions, following insecticides are recommended as a seed treatment for the control of shoot fly and stem borer in sorghum

1. Seed soaking in solution of endosulfan @ 0.07% + CaCl2 @ 2% for 8 hours (CBR 1:50.87) 2. Thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 2 g ai/kg seed (CBR 1:50.58) 3. Thiamethoxam 35 FS @ 2 g ai/kg seed (CBR 1:41.56) → Low cost ecofriendly IPM module for the control of sorghum pests (2nd PPSC of NAU, 2005-06) For the control of sorghum shoot fly and stem borer any one of the following IPM modules is recommended for the farmers of South Gujarat. 1. Normal sowing with normal seed rate @ 8 kg/ha + seed soaking for 8 hours in solution of

endosulfan @ 0.07% + CaCl2 @ 2% + whorl application of carbofuran 3G @ 7.5 kg/ha at 30 DAE (CBR 1:25.65). 2. Late sowing (15 days late) with high seed rate @ 10 kg/ha + seed soaking for 8 hours in solution

of endosulfan @ 0.07% + CaCl2 @ 2% + whorl application of carbofuran 3G @ 7.5 kg/ha at 30 DAE (CBR 1:22.52). → Chemical control of sorghum mite Oligonychus indicus (8th PPSC of NAU, 2011-12) → Sorghum crop grower of South Gujarat are recommended to spray propergite 0.06% (Net BCR 1:5.5) or dicofol 0.04% (Net BCR 1:9.1) (two spray) at the initiation of sorghum mite.

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→ Chemical control of sorghum shoot fly and stem borer (14th PPSC of NAU, 2017-18) Sorghum growers of South and North Gujarat are advised to treat seeds with thiamethoxam 30 FS @ 3g/ kg seeds before sowing or treat seeds with thiamethoxam 30 FS @ 3g/kg seeds before sowing along with spraying of Neem base pesticide 1500 ppm @ 35ml/10 lit.of water after 30 days of emergence of crop to manage the sorghum shoot fly and stem borer. Crop Protection (Pathology) (1) Sugary Disease 1978 (A) 20th July sowing were found the most suitable time for escaping from or minimizing sugary infection and also harvest significantly higher grain and fodder yield. (B) The two sprays of Ziram 0.2% i.e. first at boot leap stage and second at 50% flowering with Carbaryl 0.25% could reduce the sugary infection to considerable extent and simultaneously give significantly higher grain and fodder yield. 1999 (C) (34th PPSC of GAU) Hexaconazole 5 EC @ 0.1% or neem fresh leaves extract @ 15% or garlic extract @ 15% at emergence of flowering and 10 days after first spray for effective management of sugary disease in sorghum. 2015 (D) (11th PPSC of NAU) For effective and economic management of sorghum ergot can be done with two sprays of Hexaconazole 5% SC @ 0.005% at an interval of 15 days commencing from 15 days after emergence of earhead. (2) Grain Mold 1978 (A) Two sprays of Maneb 0.2% after flowering first immediately after rains and second spray after 10 days if wet cloudly weather continue help in reducing head mold infection effectively second best choice for head mold is Captan 0.2% + Aureofungin 200 ppm. 1991 (B) (26th PPSC of GAU) Two sprays of 0.2% thiram + 0.05% Carbendazim or 0.2% Mancozeb + 0.2% captan or 0.2% captan + 200ppm Aureofungin. The first spray should commence at the completion of flowering and the second milk stage. 2015 (C) (11th PPSC of NAU) For effective and economic management of grain mold in sorghum is done with three sprays of Carbendazim (12%) + Mancozeb (63%) @ 0.2% at an interval of 15 days commencing from 15 days after emergence of earhead. (3) Charcoalrot 1978 (A) Soil application of Thiram (@4.5-5.0 kg/ha) at sowing three helps in reducing the charcoal rot infection to a considerable extent, result in higher grain and fodder yield of sorghum.

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(4) Biofertilizers 1994 (A) (29th PPSC of GAU) For obtaining higher sorghum grain and fodder yields, seed inoculation either with Azospirillum ASA1 or Azotobacter ABA1 each having 108 viable cells /g (200g culture/10kg seeds) alongwith the recommended dose of 40kg N/ha is recommended for marginal farmers of South Gujarat. 1998 (33rd PPSC of GAU) Farmers of South Gujarat Zone (AES II) growing sorghum are advised to coat seeds with PSM strain PBA16 (Bacillus coagulans) having 108 CFU/g carner @ 30g culture/kg seeds

before seeding to save 40kg P2O5/ha and to get higher grain and Stover yield. (c) Publications: Research Papers-22 Sr. Title Author Year No. 1 Variability studies in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.)) Green D.A. Shinde, V.C. Kodapully, 2010 Farming Int. J.1(6): 555-558 P.P. Patil and B.D. Jadhav 2 Genetic analysis for yield and quality traits in forage sorghum K.D. Mungra, B.D. Jadhav and 2011 (Sorghum bicolor ((L.). India J. Genet. 71(3) 241-247) Vikas khandelwal 3 “Bio-ecology of sorghum spider mite Oligonychus inducus Hirst Dr K.A. Patel and 2013 and influence of weather parameters. Page 60-67. Dr. G.R. Bhanderi 4 Training manual on Sorghum spider mite Oligonychus inducus DR.B.G. Solanki, Dr. K.A. Patel, 2013 Hirst Dr. G.R. Bhanderi, Dr. V.R. Bhagvat and Dr. Abhishek Shukla 5 Efficacy of various inert materials against Sitophilus oryzae in Dr. G. R. Bhanderi, 2014 sorghum. Int. J. of Plant Protection(2014): 7(2): 389-392 G. G. Radadia and D. R. Patel 6 National Symposium(Paper presented) on “Future Technologies: Prof. A.R. Patel 2015 Indian Cotton in the next Decade” at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Gunture Paper Title: “Genetic analysis for seed cotton yield and its traits in American Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)” 7 Heterosis for yield and its component characters in fodder Ramesh Naik, B.K. Davda, 2016 sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]”. Progressive Research- A.R. Patel, V.D. Pathak, An International Journal, Vol.11:1972-1978. Y. Nagaraju, Bhamini V. Parekh 8 Screening of Different Entries Against Shoot flies and Stem Borer G. R. Bhanderi, N. V. Radadiya, 2016 Tolerance In Large Scale Varietal Trial of Grain Sorghum. Journal V.D. Pathak and B. K. Davda of Plant Development Sciences, Vol. 8 (7): 315-319. 9 To Study the Bioefficacy of Different Fungicides Against the G. R. Bhanderi, Prashant B. 2016 Ergot Disease of Sorghum Caused by Claviceps sp. Under South Sandipan, N. V. Radadiya and Gujarat Condition of Gujarat. Multilogic in Science, Vol. VI, B. K. Davda ISSUE XVI: 28-31. 10 Evaluation of fungicides against fungi causing Garin mold in G. R. Bhanderi, N. V. Radadiya, 2017 sorghum (Sorghum bicolour) Pestology, Vol, XLI (3): 40-45. V.D. Pathak and B. K. Davda 11 Genotype X Environment interaction for yield and it’s components D. R. Chaudhari, B. G. Solanki, 2017 in grain sorghum(Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) AGRES- An A.V. Narwade, V.D. Pathak and International e. Journal(2017) Vol.-6, Issue 2:302-312 P. R. Chaudhari

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Sr. Title Author Year No. 12 Heterosis studies in CMS based hybrids and their paents in grain R. N. Bhagora, B. K. Davda, V.D. 2017 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Trends in bioscience Pathak, R. R. Naik and 10(22) 4337-4323, 2017 S. D. Devaliya 13 Improvement in lint yield and fibre quality traits in inter and V. A. Lodam, V.D. Pathak, S. S. 2017 intra specific hybrids in American cotton. J. Cotton Res. Dev. Patil and G. O. Faldu 31(2)171-179 14 Biochemical plant factors affecting resistance to shoot fly, H. V. Patel, R. K. Kalaria, G. R. 2018 Atherigona soccata (Randani) in Sorghum bicolour (l.) Moench. Bhenderi, N. V. Radadiya and Vol. XXXII. Gujarat Science Congress (4-5): E-15 R. M. Patel 15 Genotype and environment interaction effect on seed cotton yield V. A. Lodam, 2018 and it’s attributes in American cotton Multilogical in science Vol. V.D. Pathak and VIII Issue-XXV 173-179 G. O. Faldu 16 “Genetic Variability Analysis of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. S. Zinzala, B. K. Davda, 2018 Moench) Genotypes by Using SSR Markers” International Journal K. G. Modha, G. D. Vadodariya of Pure & Applied BioScience, Vol.6(5).150-160. and Snehal Rathod 17 “Studies on Variability, Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis S. Zinzala, B. K. Davda, 2018 in Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. ”International K. G. Modha and Journal of Agriculture Science, Vol.10.19:7285-7287. V.D. Pathak 18 “Genotype and Environment Interaction Effect On Seed Cotton V. A. Lodam, V.D. Pathak and G. 2018 Yield and Its Attributes in American Cotton.” Journal in Science, O. Faldu Agriculture & Engineering, Vol. VIII, Issue XXV, 2277-7601. 19 ‘Assessment of pest incidence on various genotypes of grain L. H. Saini, N. V. Radadiya, 2018 sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) cultivation under different G. R. Bhandari, B. K. Davda sowing dates’. Green Farming, Vol. 9 (5) : 863-866. and A. K. Saini 20 Genetic Diversity Analysis of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor S. Zinzala, B. K. Davda, 2018 L. Moench) Genotypes Using RAPD Markers. BioScience K. G. Modha, R. K. Patel and V. Biotechnology Research Asia, Vol.15(4).833. Baldaniya 21 Effect of sowing dates on growth, yield and economics of L. H. Saini, S. J. Trivedi, 2018 sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes. Journal of B. K. Davda and Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(5):535-538. A. K. Saini 22 ‘Integrated weed management in sorghum under south Gujarat L. H. Saini, B. K. Davda, 2018 condition’. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, S. J. Trivedi and A. K. Saini 7(5):510-513. Popular Articles-II 1 “Jal Vayu Parivartan na Anusandhane Pak sudharana. Gujarat B. K. Davda and 2015 Agricultural Association of Science (GAAS) news letter. 19(2) C. J. Dangariya No. 27, 7, November 2015. 2 Impact of Biotechnology in integrated pest management”, R. K. Kalaria, H. V. Patel and 2016 Reader shelf, 12(5) February:21-23. Madhu Patel 3 Nanotechnology in insect pest management, Reader shelf, 12(7) R. K. Kalaria, Madhu Patel and 2016 April:51-52. H. V. Patel

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Sr. Title Author Year No. 4 Impact of Nanotechnology in precise farming, Reader shelf, R. K. Kalaria, Madhu Patel and 2016 12(10) July:31-32. H. V. Patel 5 Impact of Nanotechnology in Agricultural field, Reader shelf, R. K. Kalaria, Madhu Patel and 2016 13(1) July:20-21. H. V. Patel 6 Swar: A Technology that sustain Agriculture, Reader shelf, 13(3) R. K. Kalaria, H. V. Patel and 2016 Decemder:26-28 Madhu Patel Book- Nil Booklets: 1 Mite Pest on Sorghum- an emerging threat to production in K. A. Patel, V. R. Bhagvat, 2012 south Gujarat B. D. Jadhav and J.V. Patil Folder (In vernacular language)- 18 d. Any other significant points: → Gold Medal Mr. Senthil Kumar V. PG student of Dr B. K. Davda, Research Scientist (Sorghum) was Awarded for ISPB Dr. P. Veerabadhiran Gold Medal for Best Masters thesis in Sorghum at TNAU, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) in the year 2019. → Enhancement in production and productivity in the state due to the release of improved cultivars • During inception of project i.e. 1973-74 the sorghum productivity of Gujarat state was 303 kg/ha in Kharif season, 819 kg/ha in Rabi and 373 kg/ha average for the year. • Due to development and cultivation of improved varieties and production technologies the productivity is reached to 1446 kg/ha in Kharif, 1259 kg/ha in Rabi and 1367 kg/ha average.

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Annexure - I photos

Dr. B.K. Davda Prof. K.M. Patel Dr. B.G. Solanki Dr. B.D. Jadhav Assot. Res. Scientist Asst. Res. Sci. Research Scientist Research Scientist Breeding-2014-2015 Entomologist-1999

Prof. N.D. Modi Dr. Z.N. Patel, Agronomy Dr. L.K. Patel Dr. M.K. Gangani Breeding, Asst. Assot. Res Scientist Assot Research Asst. Res. Sci. Res. Scientist-1999 2008-2014 Agronomy-1989-2004 Breeding-2009-2013

Dr. V.D. Pathak Prof. A.R. Patel Dr. G.R. Bhanderi Prof. N.V. Radadiya Asst. Res. Sci. Asst. Res. Sci. Breeding 2009- Asst. Res. Sci. Asst. Res. Sci. Breeding-2013-till date 2016.2019-till date Entomology-2009-2015 Entomology-2015-till date

Prof. Lalita H. Saini Prof. Mittal I. Patel Dr. T.V. Ghevariya Asst Research Asst. Res. Sci Asst. Res. Sci Agronomy-2015-till date Pathology-2016-2019 Pathology-2019-till date

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1. Name of the centre: Agricultural Research Station, Tandur (PJTSAU) 2. Year of establishment:1989 Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service)-Annexure I photos Sl. No. Officer Incharge (Sr. Scientist (Br.) Scientific staff (Scientist (Agro) Technical staff 1 Dr. B. Sugunakar Rao Vacant from 1990-24.8.1995 Sri Rafiq Ahmed (1.7.1989 to 31.5.1997) Dr. B. Govardhan (Agronomy i/c) (1.4.1990 to 31.8.1993) (25.8.1995 to 30.6.1998) 2 Sri P. Dasthagiraiah Dr. C. Sudhakar Sri P. Amrutha Reddy (15.9.1997 to 20.10.1998) (1.07.1998 to 31.12.1999) (1.3.1995 to 7.6.2001) 3 Dr. R. Ram Subba Reddy Dr. C. Sudhakar i/c Sri Prakash Rao (21.10.1998 to 30.6.2003) (1.01.2000 to 19.1.2001) (7.6.2001 to 24.4.2002) 4 Dr. B. Govinda Rao (i/c) Dr. C. Sudha Rani Sri S. Murthy Rao (1.6.2003 to 21.11.2004) (20.01.2001 to 09.07.2010) (25.4.2002 to 24.3.2007) 5 Sri B.V.V. Vara Prasad Dr. C. Sudhakar Sri M. Dasharath (22.11.2004 to 31.12.2005) (10.07.2010 to 01.06.2014) (24.4.2006 to 4.11.2007) 6 Sri D. Bhadru Dr. P. Satish Sri Chetru Naik (4.11.2006 to 29.3.2007) (02.06.2014 to 05.03.2018) (5.11.2007 to 12.5.2011) 7 Dr. C.V. Sameer Kumar Smt. K. Sandya Rani (06.03.2018 to Sri Harish Chander (30.3.2007 to 30.9.2011) till date) (27.4.2011 till date) 8 Dr. D. Shivani Sri L. Ramesh Chandrudu (1.10.2011 to 10.6.2013) (13.5.2011 till date) 9 Dr. SNCVL Pushpavalli (i/ c) (11.6.2013 to 25.2.2014) 10 Dr. K. Sujatha (26.2.2014 to till date) 3. Achievements of the centre over years a) Releases from the centre: - The dual purpose Rabi sorghum entry SVT 68 has completed the first year of minikit testing in Rabi 2019-20.

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SVT 68: dual purpose, GY (3.5t/ha), FY (10t/ha) Bold, lustrous grains, Test Weight (4g), Resistant to Charcoal rot CRI-3, moderately resistant to shootfly (DH% 16.3) b) Other technologies developed (in bullets)  Intercropping of Sorghum with low profile canopy crops like soybean (soybean: sorghum 6:3 ratio) recorded higher sorghum equivalent yields.  Studies on response of Rabi sorghum to potash application indicated that sorghum cultivars respond up to 60Kg/ha.  Recommended the dose of fertilizers (60:30 Kg NP Kg ha-1) for Rabi Sorghum in the Southern Telangana zone. CSV 216R performed well at higher fertility dose 80:40 kg NP/ha in southern Telangana zone indicating the superiority of the variety.  Application of organic mulch along with the recommended dose of fertilizer was found to be the best practice for getting higher yields.  Growing of green manure crop Daincha and its incorporation in Kharif by using Mould board plough recorded the highest mean grain yield. The gross monetary returns, net returns and Benefit Cost ratio were highest under incorporation of the green manure crop Dhaincha and 60 kg N/ha.  Nutrient management through 50% organics (FYM) + 50% RDF inorganic source resulted in significantly highest and consistent grain and fodder yields in Soybean – Sorghum double cropping system.  Sorghum grain and fodder yields were maximum with application of 100% RDF (80-40-40 kg NPK/ha) + 5 irrigations at 35, 55, 75, 85 and 105 DAS.  Zn application had greater influence on grain and fodder yields of rabi sorghum than Fe. Zn when applied through foliar spray worked better than soil application. RDF + 15 kg ZnSo4 at sowing + 0.2% ZnSo4 foliar application at 30 and 45 DAS recorded significantly superior sorghum grain and stover yields.  Seed priming with 500 ppm + Foliar spray at 40 DAS and boot leaf stage @ 1000 ppm of Cycocel recorded the highest sorghum grain yield.  Optimum time of Sowing of rabi sorghum is from Ist to 3rd week of September which recorded highest grain and fodder yields.  Compartmental bunding during Kharif and flat sowingrabi sorghum resulted in highest grain and fodder yields.  Optimum sowing window for Rabi Sorghum was found to be from 1st to 3rd week of September in the state of Telangana.

 The combination of Seed priming with ZnSO4 @ 0.5%, KNO3 @ 0.5% and

 KH2PO4 @ 0.5% with foliar spray of KNO3 @ 2% and DAP @ 2% recorded on par and highest grain and fodder yields in Rabi sorghum.

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Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research Papers- 18 C. Sudha Rani, C Sudhakar, A K Patibanda and S Ravi Kumar 2008. Genotype and potassium interaction in rabi sorghum. The Andhra Agric. Journal 55 (4):539-541. C V Sameer Kumar, Ch Sreelakhmi and D Shivani. 2010. Genetic diversity analysis in Rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) local genotypes. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding 1(4):527-529. C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani 2011. Assessment of variability and cause and effect relationship in interspecific crosses of sorghumSorghum ( bicolor L.Moench). Journal of Research, ANGRAU 39 (1&2): 48-52. C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani 2011. Studies on genetic diversity analysis for yield and fodder attributes in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes. Forage Research 36(1): 45-47. C. Sudha Rani and C Sudhakar.2011. Assessment of improved technology in Sorghum bicolor L. Moench on farmers field of Southern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture 29:3-4 C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani. 2012. Multivariate analysis in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) for grain and fodder yield. Journal of Research, ANGRAU 40 (4): 121-123. C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani. 2012. Selection indices for yield in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) genotype. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding 3 (4): 1002-1004. C.V. Sameer Kumar, A.V. Umakanth, Tanmay V Kotastane and Ch. Sreelakshmi, 2012. Character association and path analysis for grain yield and its attributes in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench), Journal of Research, ANGRAU 40 (4): 90-93. D. Shivani and Ch. Sreelakshmi, 2013. Components of genetic variance and degree of dominance for grain and fodder yields in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding 4(2): 1129-1132. D. Shivani and Ch. Sreelakshmi, 2013. Morphometric diversity of rabi sorghum in germplasm lines. Forage Research 39 (1): 20-23. D. Shivani and Ch. Sreelakshmi, 2013. Genetic analysis of yield and agro- morphological traits in CMS based hybrids of rabi sorghum, Forage Research 38 (4): 234-238. Shivani, D. and Ch. Sreelakshmi. 2014. Genotype x Environment interaction and stability analysis in rabi sorghum. Journal of Global Biosciences. Vol. 3(2):626-632. K. Sujatha, SNCVL Pushpavalli. 2015. Genetic divergence for yield attributing traits in the Rabi sorghum germplasm. Electronic Journal of Plant breeding 6(2):521-527. V. Vasudeva Rao, B. Naresh,V. Ravinder Reddy, C. Sudhakar, P. Venkateswarlu and D. Rama Rao.2015. Traditional Management methods used to minimize wild boar (Sus scrofa) in different agricultural crops at Telangana State, India. International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 2(2): 32-36. Sujatha, K., Pushpavalli, SNCVL and Shivani. D. 2016. Stability of yield and related traits in the land races of rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding 7(3): 620-625.

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K. Sujatha, SNCVL, Pushpavalli. 2017. Variability and Genetic divergence among the Rabi sorghum germplasm adapted to deep soil situations. Life Sciences International Research Journal 4 (1):110-114 P. Satish, C. Sudha Rani and C,Sudhakar. 2017. Influence of fertilizer levels on yield attributes,yield and economics of Rabi sorghum genotypes under rainfed conditions. Life Sciences International Research Journal 4 (1):75-77 K.Sandya Rani, P.Satish, C.Sudha Rani and C.Sudhakar.2019. Effect of Liquid Biofertilisers on growth and yield of Rabi sorghum. (Sorghum bicolor L.). Chemical Sciences Review and letters. 8(32):190-194 Posters: 1.C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch Sreelakshmi, D Shivani and M. Suresh.2010. Genotype and environmental interactions for seed and fodder yields in Rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (moench)) genotypes. Research and Development in millets; present status and future strategies. National seminar on millets, Nov-12, 2010, P. No.78. 2. CV Sameer Kumar. Ch Sreelakshmi, D Shivani and M. Suresh. 2010. Diversity analysis in Rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (moench)) locals. Research and Development in millets; present status and future strategies. National seminar on millets, Nov-12, 2010, P. No.79. 3. CV Sameer Kumar. Ch Sreelakshmi, D Shivani and M. Suresh.2010. Gene effects for yield and its components in Rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (moench)) by genetic mean analysis. Research and Development in millets; present status and future strategies. National seminar on millets, Nov-12, 2010, P. No.80-81. 4. C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani. 2011. Components of genetic variance and degree of dominance for grain and fodder yields in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). National symposium on “Forage resource and livestock for livelihood, environment and nutritional security” September 10-11, 2011. RMSI, IGFRI, Jhansi. pp:27. 5. C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani 2011. Multivariate analysis in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) for grain and fodder yield. National symposium on “Forage resource and livestock for livelihood, environment and nutritional security”September 10-11, 2011. RMSI, IGFRI, Jhansi. pp:18. 6. C.V. Sameer Kumar, Ch. Sreelakshmi and D. Shivani. 2011. Selection indices for yield in rabi sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. moench) genotypes. National symposium on “Forage resource and livestock for livelihood, environment and nutritional security” September 10-11, 2011. RMSI, IGFRI, Jhansi. pp:28. 7. K, Sujatha and SNCVL. Pushpavalli. 2014. Stability analysis for yield and related traits in the landraces of rabi sorghum” in the National seminar on challenges and innovative approaches in crop Improvement held from 16th to 17th December, 2014 at Agricultural College and Research institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University. 8. P. Satish, C. Sudha Rani and C.Sudhakar.2016. “Influence of Different Sowing windows on growth and yield of Rabi Sorghum genotypes” in the fourth International Agronomy Congress” held from 22 to 26 November, 2016 at New Delhi. Popular articles in local language: 15 Book:- “Wild boar management in Agricultural Landscape” Authored by: V. Vasudeva Rao, S. J. Rahaman and C. Sudhakar. Published by the Project Co-ordinator, All India Network Project on Agricultural Ornithology, Hyd.

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Booklet/Technical bulletins: 1. “Metta Pantala Saagulo Melukuvalu.2007(Kusuma, Rabi Jonna mariyu Kandhi)” - a bulletin in telugu for the benefit of the farmers attended the Farmers Field day organized at Agril. Research Station, Tandur 2. “Vyavasaya rangamlo Adivipandula Yajamanyam” authored by Dr. V. Vasudeva Rao, S.J. Rahaman and C. Sudhakar. 2012. Published by the project Co-ordinator, All India Network Project on Agricultural Ornithology, Hyd. 3. C. Sudhakar, C. Sudha Rani.“Rabi jonna sagulo melakuvalu”-2013-14. Published under Frontline demonstration. Book chapters: 1. M. Suresh, C. V. Sameer Kumar and C. Sudhakar. 2006. Legal Approach in Pest Management: An Imperative in a Globalized World” Current Concepts in Crop Protection. (CCCP) Ed: Susanta banik, Studium Press (India) Pvt. Ltd., 4735/22, New Delhi-110 002, India. 2. Dr. C. Sudhakar and Dr. C. Sudha Rani. 2006. An ordinary farmer became a torch bearer for dissemination of CSV 216R (Phule Yashoda). published in Transfer of sorghum technology – success stories ISBN: 81- 89335-42-1: pp 12-14 of Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. 3. Dr. C. Sudhakar and Dr. C. Sudha Rani. 2006. Performance of CSV 18R (Parbhani Jyothi) helped the farmer to build-up confidence for its adoption. published in Transfer of sorghum technology – success stories ISBN: 81-89335-42-1: pp 12-14 of Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. 4. Dr. C. Sudhakar and Dr. C. Sudha Rani. 2006. Significance of CSV 216R (Phule Yashoda) in integrated Farming system. published in Transfer of sorghum technology – success stories ISBN: 81-89335-42-1: pp 12-14 of Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. 5. Dr. C. Sudhakar and Dr. C. Sudha Rani. 2006. Organic mulching for moisture conservation in Southern Telangana zone of Andhra Pradesh. published in Sorghum Cultivation – A compendium of Improved technologies. ISBN: 89335-41-3: pp 82 of Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. 6. Dr. C. Sudhakar and Dr. C. Sudha Rani. 2006. Green manuring in fallow- rabi Sorghum cropping system in Southern Telangana zone of Andhra Pradesh. Published in Sorghum Cultivation – A compendium of Improved technologies. ISBN: 89335-41-3: pp 83 of Directorate of Sorghum Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Abroad visits: 1. Dr. C. Sudhakar, Senior Scientist (Agronomy) visited Nairobi, Kenya from 09-12-2013 to 15.-12-2013 to attend Hybrid Pigeonpea training programme. He has delivered a lecture on “Innovative Interventions for enhancing the productivity in pigeonpea” on 10-12-2013. 2. Dr. K. Sujatha, Scientist (Breeding) attended the international training course on “Breeding approaches for enhancing genetic gains in Grain Legumes and Dry land Cereals” at Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and technology (NM-AIST), Arusha, Tanzania from 10.10.19 to 18.10.19 Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc) Awards: 1. Dr. C. V. Sameer Kumar received Prof. Nagaraja Rao gold medal for best research worker in ANGRAU during Annual convocation held on December 2009.

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2. Dr. C. V. Sameer Kumar received Commendation award for best research worker, at district level during 26th January, 2011. 3. Dr. C. Sudhakar, Scientist (Agronomy) AICSIP (Rabi Sorghum) has received the ‘Best Scientist Award at District level” from the district authorities of Ranga Reddy Dist. on the eve of Independence Day Celebrations on 15th August, 2012. Annexure - I photos

Smt. K. Sandya Rani Dr. P. Satish Dr. C. Sudha Rani Dr. C. Sudhakar Scientist, Agronomy Scientist, Agronomy Scientist, Agronomy Scientist 2018 to till date 2014-2018 2001-2010) Agronomy 2010-2014

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11. Name of the centre: AICRP ON SORGHUM, MPUAT, UDAIPUR 12. Year of establishment: Aug,1970 13. Personnel associated with AICRP centre since its inception till date (Station-in-charge, Scientific staff and other personnel associated with AICRP-S along with year of their service) – please provide photographs if available

Sl. No. Name of Personnel Designation Duration 1. Dr. P. Joshi Station-incharge 1971-86 2. Dr. G.S. Sharma Station-incharge 1986-91 3. Dr. S.R. Maloo Station-incharge 1992-93 4. Dr. Lata Choudhary Station-incharge 1993-99 5. Dr. Vitthal Sharma Station-incharge 2000-2009 6. Dr. B.R. Ranwah Station-incharge 2009-16 7. Dr. N.S. Dodiya Station-incharge 2016 to till date 8 Dr. L.S. Sharma Entomologist 9 Dr. T. Husain Entomologist 10 Dr. O.P. Ameta Entomologist 11 Dr. Lekha Entomologist 12 Dr. Hemant Swami Entomologist 13 Dr. B.L. Porwal Agronomist 14 Dr. G.L. Keshwa Agronomist 15 Dr. M.S. Shaktawat Agronomist 16 Dr. A.l. Mali Agronomist 17 Dr. P. Singh Agronomist 18 Dr. Arvind Verma Agronomist 19 Dr. Kusum Mathur Pathologist 20 Dr. R.N. Bunkar Pathologist 21 Dr. P. Rawal Pathologist 22 Dr. M.K. Vyas STA 23 Dr. Hemlata Sharma STA 24 Dr. S.K. Saxsena STA 25 Sh. G.C. Jain Agri. Sup 26 Sh. L.K. Parihar Agri. Sup 27 Dr. H.K. Sumeriya STA 28 Dr. Anil Viyas STA 29 Dr. H.S. Rana TA 30 Dr. K.G. Chippa TA 31 Dr. Sanjay Singh TA 32 Dr. Naval Singh Devra TA 33 Sh. R.C. Vyas LDC 34 Sh. Vinod Mehata LDC 35 Sh. B.S. Kacchawa LDC 36 Sh. O.L. Menariya Driver

215 Golden Jubilee Publication: 50 Years of Sorghum Research Region of adaptation Suitable for low rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the Nation and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for dry and low rainfall area of the Nation resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the Nation and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the Nation and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for low and normal rainfall area of the state resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for low and normal rainfall area of the state and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Suitable for normal rainfall area of the Nation and resistant against major insect pest of the crop Notification No 540(E)/24.07.1985 540(E)/24.07.1985 832(E)/18.11.1985 295(E)/09.04.1985 295(E)/09.04.1985 S.O. 937(E) 04.09.2002 S.O. 449(E) 12.02.2009 S.O. 161(E) 04.02.2004 GOI Gazette No 51 10.01.2008 Proposal will be submitted in next SVRC DL 33004/99 07.02.2011 Cons/RV/No13870/ 17.12.2011(NBPGR) Awaited (1or 2) Specific features Grain Grain SC SC Grain Grain Grain Grain DP Dual SC Dual Dual release Year of 1979 1980 1982 1983 1983 2002 2002 2003 2007 2019 2010 2012 2015 Pedigree SPV 148 X 512 SB 1066 XCS 3541 604 XNCL 3 Local selection from Vallabhnagar SB 1066 X CS 3541 AKMS 14A XSU 556 SPV 96 X 772 Selection from SPV 96 SPV 861 X SU 248 (SU 1228xSU1270-1) ICSR 17 X SPV 946 M36121 x SPV 1290 IRAT 204 X SPV 1134 State or National Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan National Rajasthan National Rajasthan National National/ State Rajasthan Rajasthan National Other technologies developed (in bullets) hybrid

Name of Releases from the centre the variety/ SPV 96 SPV 245 Raj Chari 2 Raj Chari 1 CSV 10 SPH 837 CSV 17 PJ 1430 CSV 23 SPV 2510 PC 1080 Pratap Raj Jowar 1 CSV 28 (SPV 1822)

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Sorghum Agronomy: FLD: Mean yield (q/ha) No. of Area % Increase over Local Mean yield (q/ha) Year Improved Local FLDs (ha) Grain Fodder Grain Fodder Grain Fodder State National 2000 24 12.00 10.52 63.67 4.00 50.20 163.00 26.83 2.00 7.64 2001 22 11.00 21.79 115.00 9.42 84.27 131.32 36.47 4.14 7.85 2002 45 29.70 17.12 90.50 5.02 84.66 241.04 6.90 1.29 7.54 2003 159 109.50 20.36 115.43 6.15 112.42 231.06 2.68 7.14 7.33 2004 174 99.80 21.38 99.12 6.31 97.80 238.82 1.35 4.64 7.97 2005 167 75.25 17.80 98.06 5.61 82.9 217.29 18.29 2.88 8.80 2006 103 44.80 15.96 79.17 4.32 78.35 269.44 1.05 5.56 8.44 2007 117 50.90 22.19 93.17 7.46 70.45 197.45 32.25 6.31 10.21 2008 46 29.20 22.13 95.74 5.00 89.78 342.60 6.64 5.77 9.62 2009 48 25.05 16.40 78.24 3.47 77.38 372.62 1.11 1.45 8.60 2010 79 38.00 18.34 105.28 9.63 101.34 90.45 3.89 7.00 9.56 2011 43 17.80 11.84 89.33 5.07 62.74 133.53 42.38 7.41 11.17 2012 125 54.08 16.79 99.22 5.60 94.65 199.82 4.84 6.18 - 2013 116 46.40 11.90 61.05 5.56 47.44 114.03 28.68 6.16 2014 134 52.63 22.54 125.73 5.93 83.15 280.10 51.21 7.63 2015 326 130.04 12.61 86.97 4.40 67.37 136.60 29.10 5.45 2016 56 22.00 8.65 60.16 4.39 49.15 97.04 22.40 5.45 2017 50 20.00 11.82 108.71 4.37 93.24 170.50 16.60 Total 1784 854.00 17.26 94.55 5.62 81.05 207.12 16.66 5.06 8.73 Varieties /hybrids included CSV 15, CSV 17, Pratap Jowar 1430, SPV 1616, SU 45, SU 1, PC1080, SPV 1686, SPV 1685, PC 09, CSV20, CSV23, CSV 28, CSH 23, SPV 1753, SPV 2165, SPV 2185, SPH 1148, CSV 28, CSH 18, SPH 1644, CSH 25, CSH 27, CSH 30 and CSV 27.

** Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Ajmer, Bundi, Dausa, Jaipur, Pali, Tonk and Dungarpur.

(i) Sorghum Agronomy: Achievements and recommendation • The test entries SPV 2185, SPV 2165 & SPV 2142 were found promising from agronomic point of view over the period of 10 years from MLT coordinated trials. • A total of 1784 FLD’s were successfully planted and reported on sorghum genotypes and on agronomic management for plant protection. Recommendations (11) 1. Creating seven day water stress prior to irrigation increased the total green fodder yield by 8 t/ha compared to no stress in multicut sorghum agronomy experiments (Included in package of practices at national level). 2. The multi cut sorghum variety Co FS 29 form TNAU, Coimbatore was included in package of practices for zone IV of the Rajasthan. 3. Chick pea crop sequence” was conducted at Udaipur during two consecutive kharif seasons 2013 &

2014. Results revealed that treatment T8, 75% RDN thru Ferti.+25% thru vc+seed treat. PSB+Azospi

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-1 recorded higher grain (27.22 qha ) and T3, 75% RDN thru Ferti+25% thru FYM, 75% RDN thru Ferti.+25% thru FYM, recorded maximum dry fodder and biological yields (135.72 and 158.34 q ha-1, respectively on pooled basis). 4. Among all the three dates of sowing (30th June, 15th and 30th July) first DS recorded significantly higher grain and FY, gross and net returns and B/C ratio over both the years. Further CSH 16 recorded significantly maxi grain and CSV 23 recorded significantly higher DFY during both the years. Third DS i.e. 30th July provided significantly poorer grain as well as DFY of all genotypes in both the seasons (2011-12). 8. Effect of different methods of nitrogen application on productivity of sorghum genotypes conducted at ARS, Udaipur during the two consecutive kharif seasons of 2013 and 2014. The data indicated that on pooled basis hybrid CSH 16 produced significantly higher test weight and grain yield over CSV 20. While CSV 20 observed its superiority for plant height (242.03cm), dry fodder (120.66 qha- 1) and biological yield (139.46 qha-1) over CSH 16. 9. Further, scheduling of nitrogen application, 50% at sowing + 25% at 30. DAS and 25% at boot leaf stage provided significantly higher grain, dry fodder and biological (22.56, 110.61 and 133.17 qha-1, respectively on pooled basis) yields over rest of the nitrogen scheduling. 10. Effect of seed rate and fertility levels on productivity of sorghum genotype SU1080 during kharif, 2013 and 2014 reveled that sowing of sorghum at seed rate of 40 kg ha-1 recorded significantly higher plant height, test weight, yields and economics over higher seed rate i.e. 55,70 and 85 kg/ha. Among fertility levels, application of 125% recorded highest plant height, grain (19.38 q ha-1) and fodder yield (133.76 q ha-1), gross returns (Rs. 50702 ha-1) and net returns (Rs. 28919 ha-1) which was found statically at par with higher level i.e. 150% RDF and significantly superior over 75 and 100% RDF. 11. On the basis of two years results application of 100% RDF significantly recorded higher in plant height (258.00 cm) at harvest, green fodder yield of sorghum, intercrops and sorghum green fodder equivalent yield (3397.59 q ha-1) and net returns (Rs39652 ha-1)) and BC ratio(1.89) over 75% RDF.

Among intercropping systems, I4: Sorghum+ fodder cowpea (2:1) replacement system recorded maximum sorghum green fodder equivalent yield (425.99qha-1), net returns (45078ha-1) and BC

ratio (2.26) and closely followed by I6 treatment. Sorghum Entomology: Achievements The centre has screened total 1298 lines for the identification of resistance against shoot fly under late sown condition. The genotypes were scored for tolerance to shoot fly based on oviposition, glossiness, dead heart formation and compared to national resistant (IS 18551, IS 2205, SSG 59-3 and CSV 21F) and susceptible (Swarna) check. The shoot fly resistant segregates along with good agronomical superiority were selected from the segregating generations. So far 250 shoot fly resistant lines have been contributed to DSR for multi location testing in national shoot fly nurseries. The entries IS 18551, IS 2205, SSG 59-3 and CSV 21F were identifiedfor Shoot fly resistant and contributed to AICSIP coordinated trials for multi location evaluation.

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Besides MLT coordinated trials two experiments were conducted and concluded successfully 1. Management of shoot feeding insect pests through botanical. 2. Testing of new molecules for seed treatment against shoot fly infestation, under late sown condition. Recommendations (9): 1. Seed treatment with thiamethoxam 70WS at 3g/kg seed provided better shoot fly control. 2. Seed treatment with thiamethoxam 70WS at 3g/kg seed + spray of NSKE (5%) inter cropped with green gram achieved better to manage the stem borer. 3. Neem oil (2%) and Nirgundi oil (2%) sprays at 7th and 14th Days After Emergence effectively reduced the shoot fly infestation (dead hearts 37% for neem oil and 38% for nirgundi oil) over the un treated control (78% dead hearts). 4. The center was recognized as a “hot spot” for shoot fly. The late plantings is done to ensure maximum shoot fly infestation and genotypes scored for tolerance to shoot fly in relation to national resistant (IS 2312, IS 18551 and IS 2205) and susceptible (DJ 6414) checks. The level of infestation ranged from 10- 15 per cent in resistant and 85-90 per cent in susceptible checks. The shoot fly resistant sergeants along with good agronomical superiority were selected from the segregating generations. So far 25 shoot fly resistant lines have been contributed to DSR for multi location testing in national shoot fly nurseries. Recommendations (9): 1. Seed treatment with thiamethoxam 70WS at 3g/kg seed provided better shoot fly control. 2. Seed treatment with thiamethoxam 70WS at 3g/kg seed + spray of NSKE (5%) inter cropped with green gram achieved better to manage the stem borer. 3. Neem oil (2%) and Nirgundi oil (2%) sprays at 7th and 14th Days After Emergence effectively reduced the shoot fly infestation (dead hearts 37% for neem oil and 38% for nirgundi oil) over the un treated control (78% dead hearts). 4. The center was recognized as a “hot spot” for shoot fly. The late plantings is done to ensure maximum shoot fly infestation and genotypes scored for tolerance to shoot fly in relation to national resistant (IS 2312, IS 18551 and IS 2205) and susceptible (DJ 6414) checks. The level of infestation ranged from 10-15 per cent in resistant and 85-90 percent in susceptible checks. The shoot fly resistant sergeants along with good agronomical superiority were selected from the segregating generations. So far 25 shoot fly resistant lines have been contributed to DSR for multi location testing in national shoot fly nurseries Among the 08 treatments used as seed treatment and soil application viz.,Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 10ml/kg, Quinalphos 25 EC 10 ml, Imidachloprid 70 WS @ 3ml/kg, Fipronil 5 SC @ 5ml/kg, Acetamiprid 20% SP @ 5ml/kg, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 1ml/kg, Thiamethoxam 30 FS @ 10ml/ kg and Soil application of Carbofuran 3G @ 20kg/ha. The seed treatment by Imidacloprid 70 WS was better than the all treatments and control with a minimum mean per cent oviposition (43.31) at 12 DAG. The seed treatment with Imidacloprid 70 WS was observed to be significantly better than the all treatments on the 14th, 21st and 28th day after germination with a mean dead heart formation of 11.74, 18.04 and 22.14 per cent respectively. 9. Identified shoot fly resistant sources from the segregating generations, which were advanced by ear to row progeny method.

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Sorghum Pathology: Achievements and recommendations 1. The entries were evaluated under rigorous epiphytotic conditions, using infector rows of the susceptible localTechnology land race Kekri local. Included As per the standard In Package method, 21-days of Practicesold plants were inoculated with actively grown cultures of the foliar pathogens grown on autoclaved sorghum grains, and good irrigation was provided for disease development. Good disease pressure developed in all the seasons. This revealed that high disease pressure was available to discern the resistance, and the results of screening are dependable. 2. The entries SPH 1736, SPH 1737, SPH 1738, SPH 1724, SPV 2128, SPV 2190, SPV 2205, SPV 2242, SPV 2250 were identified for multiple foliar disease resistance and Promoted to initial to advance stage in MLT over the years. \ nn) Publications (Research Papers, books, book chapters etc.) Research Papers-167 Ameta, O.P (2001). Chemical control of the sorghum shoot fly Atherigona( soccata Rondani). Attended and presented a paper in the National Conference : Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb. 23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur. (Abstract published). Ameta, O.P. and Dadheech, Hemlata (2001). “Evaluation of SU lines for resistance to shootfly,Antherigona soccata Rondai and stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe)”. The abstract published in National Conference: Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb. 23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur. Ameta, O.P. and Sharma, Vithal (2001). “Relative susceptibility of sorghum genotypes to shootfly, Antherigona soccata Rondani and stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe)”. Abstract published in National Conference: Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb. 23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur. Ameta, O.P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2004. Effect of sowing dates on the incidence of insect pests and productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Indian J. Agricultural research 38(4): 278-282. Ameta, O.P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2004. Effectiveness of botanicals viz-vis Endosulfan for the control of insect pest of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in 3rd National Seminar on “Millets Research and Development Future Policy Options in India” organized by AICSIP, ARS, Mandor, Jodhpur March 11- 12, 2004. pp. 76. Ameta, O.P., A.K. Vyas, Lata Chaudhary and I. Hussain (2001). Bio-efficacy of botanicals against the shoot and panicle insect pests of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. Attended and presented a paper in the National Conference: Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb. 23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur. (Abstract published). Ameta, O.P., H.K. Sumeria and A.K. Vyas (2001). Effect of sowing dates and varieties on the incidence of shoot infesting insect pests and grain yield of sorghum. National Conference : Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb.23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur. (Abstract Published). Aruna, C.; Bhagwat, V. R.; Madhusudhana, R.; Sharma, V.; Hussain, T.; Ghorade, R.B.; Khandalkar, H. G.; Audilaxmi, S. and Seetharama, N. 2011. Identification and validation of genomic regions that affect shoot fly resistance in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Theor Appl Genet. 122: 1617- 1630.

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Ashok Kumar, T. Hussain, Abhishek Pareek and H.K. Jain 2011. Efficasy of some botanicals and Inert materials against Sitophilus oryzae L. Indians journal of Applied Entomology 25(1) : 68-69. B.R.S. Baghel, Lata. Chaudhary and Vithal Sharma (2004). Phenotypic stability for grain yield and yield contributing characters in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Communicated to Indian J. Agric. Sc. IARI, New Delhi. B.R.S. Baghel, Lata. Chaudhary and Vithal Sharma (2005). Combining ability analysis over the environments for harvest index and its components in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Communicated to Indian J. Genet., IARI, New Delhi. Balyan, J.K.; Singh P.; Kumpawat, B.S. and Jain, L.K. 2006 Effect of integrated nutrient management on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and its nutrients uptake. Curr. Agric. 30, No. 1-2, 79-82. Balyan, J.K.; Singh P.; Jain L.K. and Jat, M.L. 2006. Maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in response to integrated nutrient management in Southern Rajasthan. Curr. Agric. 30, No. 1-2, 63-65. Balyan, J.K.; Singh, P.; Kumpawat, B.S. and Jain, L.K. 2007. Effect of organic manure, fertilizer and bio fertilizers on soil nutrients balance in maize (Zea mays L.). Haryana J. Agron. 22 (2): 184-185. Balyan, J.K.; Singh, P.; Kumpawat, B.S. and Jat, M. L. 2008. Effect of organic manure, fertilizer level and bio fertilizers on soil nutrients balance in maize (Zea mays L.). Res. on Crops 9 (2) : 308-310. Bishnoi, N.R., Mali, A.L. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2003. Effect of plant population and nitrogen levels on content and uptake of nitrogen and economics of dual purpose sorghum genotypes. Agronomy Digest 3: 28-29. Bishnoi, N.R., Mali, A.L. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2004. Effect of genotypes, plant population an graded doses of nitrogen on productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in 3rd National Seminar on “Millets Research and Development Future Policy Options in India” organized by AICSIP, ARS, Mandor, Jodhpur March 11-12, 2004. pp. 69. Buldak, L. R.; Singh, P.; Sumeriya H.K. and Golada, S.L. 2010. Effect of nitrogen levels on yield, HCN content and quality of multi cut forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] genotypes. Forage Research.36 (2):121-123. Bunker, R. N. and Mathur, Kusum.2005. Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for resistance to multiple foliar diseases (Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, MS No. 21-185-Accepted). 21: 233-245 Bunker, R.N. and K. Mathur.2005. Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for resistance to multiple foliar diseases. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 34:805-807. Bunker, R.N. and Kusum Mathur 2008. Evaluation of neem based formulations and chemical fungicides for the management of sorghum leaf blight. Indian Phytopathology 61:192-196. Bunker, R.N. and Kusum mathur. 2003. Diverse sources of resistance to foliar disease of sorghum. Annual conference and Symposium of the Indian Society of mycology and Plant Pathology, RAU, Durgapura, Oct 2003. Bunker, R.N. and Kusum Mathur. 2006. Assessment of losses in sorghum due to leaf blight caused by Exserohilum turcicum. J. Mycol Pl Pathol. 35: 71-73. Bunker, R.N. and Kusum Mathur. 2006. Host range of leaf blight pathogen (Exserohilum turcicum) of sorghum. Indian Phytopathology 59: 370-372.

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Bunker, R.N. and Kusum Mathur. 2006. Pathogenic variations in sorghum leaf blight pathogen Exserohilum turcicum in India. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter 47: 58-59. Bunker, R.N. and Kusum Mathur. 2010. Pathogenic variability in sorghum leaf blight pathogen Exserohilum turcicum. Ind. J. Agricultural Sc. 80: 888-892. Bunker, R.N. and Kusum Mathur. 2003. First ourbreak of sorghum downy mildew in Rajasthan. Journal of Mycol. Plant Pathol. 33: 151. Bunker, R. N. and Kusum Mathur.2008. Evaluation of germplasm accessions for resistance to two pathotypes of sorghum leaf blight pathogen Exserohilum turcicum. J Mycol. Pl. Pathl. 38: 361-363. CABI Global Compendium (CD ROM and Website www:cabi.compendium.org/cpc) Updated and revised in March 2002 Choudhary, S.K.; Jat, M.K.; Sharma, S.R. and Singh, P. 2011. Effect of INM on soil nutrient and yield groundnut field of semi – arid area of Rajasthan. Legume Res,. 34(4):283-287. Dadheech, R.C. Kumar., D. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2000.Effect of graded dose of N and forage sorghum cultivars on the yield and quality of forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Annals of Biology. 16(1): 71-74. Dadheech, R.C., Kumar. D. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2000.Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) fodder yield influenced by nitrogen levels and sorghum cultivars. Agriculture Science Digest. 20(3): 165-167. Dhaker R.C., Dashora L.N., Singh P. and Sumariya H.K. 2009 Influence of fertility levels and plant population on productivity of elite genotypes of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Haryana J. Agron. 25 (1 & 2) : 99-100. G.S. Chundawat, U.S. Sharma, T. Hussain and N.K. Padiwal 2010. Screening of sorghum genotypes to the damage of sorghum shoot fly Indians journal of Applied Entomology 24(2) : 153-54. Golada, S.L., Patel, B.J., Singh, P. and Buldak, L.R. 2010. Effect of integrated nutrient management on productivity of forage pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum l.) Forage Research. 36 (3): pp.185-187. Harjendra Singh, R. Swaminathan and T. Hussain 2010. Influence of certain plant products on the insect pollinators of coriander Journal of Biopesticides. 3(1) : 208-11. Sharma, H.; Jain, D. K. and Sharma, V. 2006. Genetic variability and path coefficient analysis in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Indian J. Agric. Res. 40 (4): 310-312. Hazra, S., Thakur, P. P., G. Uma Devi and Kusum Mathur. 1999. Pathogenic and Genetic variability among twelve isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola infecting sorghum. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 29: 178-182. Hemlata Sharma and D.K. Jain (2005). Correlation and path coefficient analysis in sorghum. Accepted for publication in Indian J. Agricultural Research. Hemlata Sharma and Vithal Sharma (2005). Heterosis in Sorghum. Accepted for publication in Agricultural Research Digest. Hemlata Sharma, G.S. Sharma and Amit Dadheech (2002). “Combining ability analysis of grain yield and its component traits in Sorghum.” Abstract published in National symposium on Agriculture in changing Global scenario. Pg. No. 325.

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Hemlata Sharma, G.S. Sharma and Amit Dadheech (2003). “Combining ability analysis of stover yield and its component traits in Sorghum.” Abstract published in the National symposium on Sustainability, Advancement and Future thrust areas of research on forages” organized by the Indian Society of forage research. Hemlata Sharma, Vithal Sharma and D.K. Jain (2005). Genetics of grain yield in Sorghum. (Accepted for publication in Journal of Soils & Crops). Hemraj Meena and T. Hussain 2008. Relative susceptibility of promising sorghum genotypes to sorghum shootfly. Indian journal of Applied Entomology 22(2): 161-62. Hussain, T. and O.P. Ameta (2004). management of sorghum shoot fly,Atherigona soccata Rondani (Diptera : Muscidae) in Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Applied Entomology 18(2):138-40. Hussain, T. and O.P.Ameta (2005). Monitoring of sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rondani (Diptera : Muscidae) in Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Applied Entomology 19 (1):73-74. Jat, R.L. and Singh, P. 2006. Effect of gypsum and plant growth regulator on yield attributes and yields of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Internal. Journal.Agricultural Sciences. 1 :228-230. Jat, S.L., Sumeriya, H.K. and Mehta, Y.K. 2003. Influence of Integrated nutrient management on content and uptake of nutrients of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Crop Research. 26(3): 390-394. K. Gabriel, V. Sharma and S. Marker (2004) Variability and association analysis for grain yield and its components in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench). Indian J. Applied and Pure Bio.vol. (19); 85-90. Katewa, R.K., K. Mathur and R.N. Bunker.2005. Variability in target leaf spot pathogen Bipolaris sorghicola on sorghum in Rajasthan. International Sorghum and Pearl millet Newsletter 46: 32-35. Katewa, R.K., Kusum Mathur and R.N. Bunker 2008. Factors affecting development of target leaf spot of sorghum incited by Bipolaris sorghicola - Indian Phytopathology. 61: 146 -151. Katewa, R.K., Kusum Mathur and R.N. Bunker. 2006. Assessment of losses caused by target leaf spot pathogen Bipolaris sorghicola in sorghum at varying disease levels. Indian Phytopathology 59: 237-239. Kaushik, M. K.; Pareek Priyanka; Singh, P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2010. Response of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] to iron and zinc. Forage Research.36 (3):181-184. Krishnaswamy R, Hiremath RV and Indira S. 2007. Genetic resistance to foliar anthracnose in sorghum and pathogenic variability in Colletotrichum graminicola. Indian Phytopathology 60: 13-23. Kumar, R., Singh, P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2010. Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and productivity of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Research. 36 (1) : 19-21. Kusum Mathur, R. P. Thakur, V.P. Rao, K. Jadon, S. Rathore and R. Valazhahan.2010. Pathogenic variability in Exserohilum turcicum and resistance to leaf blight in sorghum. Indian Phytopathology 61: 32-36 Lata Chaudhary and O.P. Ameta (2001). “Screening of sorghum genotypes against shootfly,Antherigona soccata Rondani and stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe)”. Abstract published in National Conference : Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb. 23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur.

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Lata Choudhary and Alka Swamy (2001). “ Heterosis and combining ability for temperature stress tolerance in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench).” Abstract published in Hundred years of Post Mendalian Genetics and Plant Breeding - Retrospect and Prospects. Latha, J., Mathur Kusum, Mukherjee, P.K., Chakraborty, A., Rao, V.P. and Thakur, R.P. 2001. Morphological, Pathogenic and genetic variability among sorghum isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola from India. Indian Phytopathology 55 : 19-25. Latha, J.; Chakrabarti, A. Mathur, K.; Rao, V.P.; Thakur, R. P. and Mukherjee, P.K. 2003.Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum graminicola from India revealed by restriction analysis of PCR-amplifird intergeneric spacer region of nuclear Rdna. Current Science 84: 881-883. M.C. Vyas, Lata Choudhary and B.R.S. Baghel (2001). Association studies for grain yield characters in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench).” Abstract published in National Symposium on Agriculture in changing global scenario. Pg. No. 301. Mali A.L., Sumeria H.K. and Singh P. (2002). Response of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) to fertilizer levels. National symposium on Agriculture in changing blobal scenario: held at IARI, New Delhi from February 21-23, 2002. Mali, A.L., Dashora, L.N. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2004. Productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) as influenced by micronutrients application in 3rd National Seminar on “Millets Research and Development Future Policy Options in India” organized by AICSIP, ARS, Mandor, Jodhpur March 11-12, 2004. pp. 67. Mali, A.L., Singh, P. Choudhary, L. Sumeriya, H.K. and Badsara, S.R. 2004. Productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) as influenced by plant density and genotypes. In 3rd National Seminar on “Millets Research and Development Future Policy Options in India” organized by AICSIP, ARS, Mandor, Jodhpur March 11-12, 2004. pp. 66-67. Mali, A.L., Sumeriya, H.K. and Singh, I. 2001. Yield and monetary returns of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) cultivars under different fertility levels. Agriculture Science Digest. 20(3): 168-170. Mathur, Kusum.2002. Advances in Epidemiology and Management of foliar Diseases of Sorghum. Pages 125- 141. In “Plant Protection- A biocontrol approach” (Trivedi, P.C. Ed)., Aavishkar Printers Distributors, Jaipur. Mathur, Kusum 2003. Advances in Epidemiology and Management of foliar Diseases of Sorghum. In “Plant Protection: A Botechnological Approach”, Trivedi, P.C. (Ed)., Today and Tomorrows Printers, Jaipur, pp 125-141. Mathur, Kusum and Bunker, R.N. 2002. Leaf blight of sorghum caused by Drechslera australiensis. International Sorghum and Pearl millet Newsletter 43: 60. Mathur, Kusum and R.P. Thakur 2002. Diversity in Colletotrichum spp.-The Anthracnose causing pathogens of crop plants. Theme lecture, delivered in session on : Biodiversity in plant Pathogens, in Asian Congress of Mycology and Plant Pathology, University of Mysore pp 8. Mathur, Kusum and Thakur, R. P. 1998. A research reports on Pathogenic variability in sorghum anthracnose. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics, (ICRISAT), Patancheru 502 324, A.P., India, 172pp.

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Mathur, Kusum and Totla K.G. 2000. Pathogenic diversity among isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola causing foliar, grain and stalk anthracnose on sorghum. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 31: 67-71

Mathur, Kusum, Bunker, R.N. and Sharma, V. 2003. Field evaluation of sorghum germplasm accessions against foliar diseases. International Sorghum and Pearl Millet Newsletter 44: 113-115.

Mathur, Kusum, Rao, V.P. and Thakur, R.P. 1997. Intra-population variability in Colletotrichum graminicola infecting sorghum. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 27: 302-311.

Mathur, Kusum, Thakur R.P. and Rao, V.P. 2000. A method for preservation of cultures of Colletotrichum graminicola and C. gloeosporioides. International Sorghum and Pearl Millet Newsletter39: 16-17.

Mathur, Kusum, Thakur, R.P. and Rao, V.P. 1998. A strain of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing anthracnose of yellow sorghum. International Sorghum and Millet Newsletter 38:101-102

Mathur, Kusum, Thakur, R. P. and Rao, V. P. 2000. Pathogen variability and vegetative incompatibility among isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola and C. gloeosporioides causing foliar and grain anthracnose of sorghum. Indian Phytopathology 53: 407-414.

Mathur, Kusum, Thakur, R.P. and Rao, V.P. 2000. Morphological and pathogenic variability in single- conidium and hyphal-tip derivatives of a population of Colletotrichum graminicola, the sorghum anthracnose pathogen Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 53: 213-218.

Mathur, Kusum, Thakur, R.P. and Rao, V.P. 2001. Characterization of Colletotrichum graminicola isolates from a sorghum hybrid CSH 9 for morphological and pathogenic and genetic diversity. Indian Phytopathology 54: 299-303.

Mathur, Kusum, Thakur, R.P., Neya, A., Marley, P. and Casela, C.R. 2002. Sorghum Anthracnose: Problem and Management perspectives. In “Sorghum and Pearl Millet Diseases III, Leslie, J. Ed., Iowa State University Press, Iowa, Ames. pp 211-220.

Mathur, P. N. and Kusum Mathur. 2003. Reactive Oxygen Intermediates in Plant Defense Activation. Annual Review of Plant Pathology 2: 499-516.

Meena, O.P.; Gaur, B.L. and Singh, P. 2006. Effect row ratio and fertility levels on productivity, economics and nutrient uptake in maize (Zea mays) + soybean (Glycine max) intercropping systems. Indian Journal of Agronomy 51 (3) : 178-182.

Meena, R.M.; Dashora, L.N.; Singh, P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2010. Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality of single cut forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Forage Research. 36 (1): 61-63.

Meka, Shekhar babu, Mathur, P.N., Mathur Kusum and Sharma, Ajay. 2004. Host chemical signaling and pathogenic development of Colletotrichum graminicola on jowar. Indian Phytopathology 57: 312-3.

Mohan S. M, Madhusudana, R, Mathur K, Chakravarthi D.V.N., Rathore, S, Reddy, N., Satish, K., Srinivas G. and Seetharama, N. 2010. Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to foliar diseases in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Euphytica 176: 199-211.

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Mohan, S.M., R. Madhusudana, K. Mathur, C.J. Howarth, G. Srinivas, K. Satish, R.N. Reddy and N. Seetharama 2009. Co-localization of Quantitative trait loci for foliar disease resistance in sorghum. Plant Breeding (©2009 NRCS (ICAR). doi : 10.1111 / j.1439-0523.2008.01610. Narayana, Y.D., Bandhyopadhyay, R., Pande, S., Mathur, K. and Shetty, H.S. 1997. Evaluation of sorghum genotypes for multiple disease resistance in India. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 27: 271- 274. Notes on Colletotrichum sublineolum (COLSUB.TXT) 36k Notes on Glomerella graminicola (GLOGRA.TXT) 25K Pareek Priyanka; Kaushik M.K.; Singh P. and Sumariya H.K. 2009 Effect on iron and zinc on sorghum fodder [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Haryana J. Agron. 25 (1 & 2) : 97-98. Poonia, T.C., Mali, A.L. and Singh, P. (1999). Growth and yield attributes of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) as influenced by nitrogen and plant density. Annals of Agri. Bio Research. 4(1); 21-23. Poonia,B.S.; Singh, P.; Rajput, O.P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2008. Response of sulphur,PSB and growth regulators on productivity of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) under rain fed conditions. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 26(3-4): 413-415. Pushpendra Singh 2003. Improved package and practices on sorghum – in hindi.Published by IFFCO, Udaipur center. R. Swaminathan, Suman, Manju and T. Hussain 2010. Antifeedant activity of some biopesticides on Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata. Journal of Biopesticides 3(1) : 077-080. R. Swaminathan, Hansa Jat and T. Hussain 2010. Side effects of a few botanicals on the aphidophagous coccinellids. Journal of Biopesticides 3(1) : 081-084. R. Swaminathan, T. Hussain and K.K. Bhati. 2007 Influence of crop diversity on host preference by major insect pests of Kharif pulses. Indians journal of Applied Entomology 21(2): 59-62. R. Swaminathan, U.S. Sharma and T. Hussain 2010. Predatory carabid diversity in organic pulse crops. Indians journal of Applied Entomology 24(2) : 164-66. R.K. Harsoliya, T. Hussain and R. Swaminathan 2007, Bioefficacy of some botanicals and microbial pesticides against pod borer Pestology XXXI No. 6 : 36-38. R.N. Bunker, Kusum Mathur, and Vitthal Sharma. 2003. Evaluation of sorghum germplasm accessions for multiple disease resistance. International Sorghum and Pearl Millet Newsletter. 44:113-115 Raiger, R.A., O.P. Ameta, B.S. Rana and K.C. Sharma(2001). Incidence of shoot infesting insect pests of sorghum, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. National Conference : Plant Protection – New horizons in the millennium held from Feb. 23 to 25, 2001 at RCA, Udaipur. (abstract published). Rajesh Kumar and T. Hussain (2003). Varietal screening of sorghum against stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe). Indian Journal of Applied Entomology (Paper accepted for publication). Rao, V.P., Thakur, R.P. and Mathur, Kusum. 1999. Morphological and pathogenic variability among grain sorghum isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola. Indian Phytopathology 51: 164-174. (Received M. J. Narsimhan medal).

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Sharma, H.; Sharma, V.; Jain, D. K. and Dhadeech, A. 2008. Genetic variability and path coefficient analysis for stover yield in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Ann. Pl. Soil Res. 12(2): 158- 160.

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Singh, P.; Sumeriya, H.K.; Sharma, V. and Chhipa, K.G. 2008. Study on the effect of integrated nutrient management on promising forage sorghum genotype SU 1080. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 26 (3-4): 409-411.

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Singh, P., Sumeria, H.K. (2002). Performance of elite sorghum genotypes at different fertility levels. Extended summaries 2nd International Agronomy congress on balancing food and environment security - A continuing challenges : held at IARI, New Delhi from Nov. 26-30 2002 vol. I.

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Singh, P., Sumeriya, H.K. and Mali, A.L. 2002. Effect of various elite sorghum genotype and plant density on r\productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). National Seminar on Agriculture in changing global scenario Feb. 21-23, 2002 held at IARI, New Delhi. Pp. 69-70. Singh, P.; Sumariya, H.K. and Arvind Kumar 2010. Effect of tillage and integrated nutrient management on productivity of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Symposium on Natural Resource Management in Agriculture (NaRMA-II).Organized by PROM Society, Udaipur. pp 76-77. Singh, P.; Sumariya, H.K.; Sharma, V. and Jain, D.K. 2006. Growth and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) genotypes as influenced by fertility levels. Research on Crops: 7(3):683-686. Singh, P.; Sumariya, H.K.; Sharma, V. and Jain,D.K. 2009. Productivity and economics of elite sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes as influenced by fertility levels. Advances in Experimental Agriculture 1: 133-137. Sumeria, H.K. and Singh, Pushpendra (2002). Effect of nitrogen and bio fertilizers on growth and productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Extended summaries 2nd International Agronomy congress on balancing food and environment security- A continuing challenges: held at IARI, New Delhi from 26-30 Nov, 2002 vol. I. Sumeriya, H.K. and Singh, P. 2008. Effect of plant geometry and fertility levels on yield attributes, yield, protein content and yield of promising sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes under rain fed conditions. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 26(3-4): 403-408. Sumeriya, H.K.; Singh, P. and Sharma, V. 2007. Effect of various nitrogen levels on promising forage sorghum genotypes. Research on Crops 8 (2): 323 – 324. Sumeriya, H.K.; Singh, P.; Nepalia, V.; Sharma, V. and Upadhyay, B. 2007. Response of elite sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes to plant geometry and fertility levels. Research on Crops 8 (2) : 312 – 315. Sumeriya, H.K. 2000. Response of different sorghum cultivars to nitrogen and Azospirillum inoculation. International J. Tropical Agriculture 18 (4): 399-401. Sumeriya, H.K., Mali. A.L.; and Dadheech, R.C. 2002. Effect of phosphorus fertilizer on yield attributes and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) genotype Indian J. Agricultural Research 36(4): 293-295. Sumeriya, H.K., Singh, P. and Mali, A.L. 2005. Studies on the effect of fertility levels on growth and productivity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Crop Research. 28(3: November Issue). Thakur, R.P. and Mathur, Kusum. 1998. Sorghum anthracnose. In Compendium of sorghum diseases (Frederiksen, R.A. Ed.) 2nd Edition, American Phytopathological Press, Minn. USA, 10-11. Thakur, R.P. and Mathur, Kusum. 2001. Downy mildews in India. Crop Protection 21: 233-245. Thakur, R.P., Mathur, Kusum, Rao, V.P., Hiremath, V.R., Kushwaha, R.S., Dwivedi, R.R., Tailor, H.C. and Indira, S.1999. Pathogenic and genetic variability among indian isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola. Indian Phytopathology 51: 220-228. Thines, M., Markus, G., Tille, S., Ryley, M., Mathur, K., Narayana, Y. D., Spring, O. and Thakur, R.P 2008. Phylogenetic relationships of graminicolous downy mildews based on cox2 sequence data. Mycological Research 112: 345-351.

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Trivedi, J.; Mundra, S.L.; Kaushik, M.K. and Singh, P. 2010. Response of fodder sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] genotypes to nitrogen fertilization in southern Rajasthan. Forage Research. 36 (2):115-117.

V. Sharma and P. Joshi (2001). “Heterosis and inbreeding depression (F1 - F4) for yield and yield related traits in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench).” Abstract published in Hundred years of Post Mendalian Genetics and Plant Breeding - Retrospect and prospects. Pg. No. 136. Verma, A.K., Sharma, G.L., Singh, P., Sumeriya, H.K. and Dadheech, R.C. 2004. Productivity of summer maize and sorghum fodder as influenced by intercropping with cowpea under different planting systems. National Symposium on “ Recent advances in production and processing technology of guar, mothbean and other industrial legumes, held at CCS, HAU, Hisar (Haryana) Feb.13-14, 2004 pp. 48-49. Vithal Sharma and Hemlata Sharma 2004. Combining ability analysis for Stover yield and contributing traits in Sorghum. Sent for publication in Forage Research, Hisar Vithal Sharma, Hemlata Sharma, D.K. Jain and B.R.S. Baghel (2004). Genetic variability and path coefficient analysis in sorghum. Sent for publication in Indian Agriculturist. Yadav A.K., Singh P. And Sumariya H.K. 2009. Effect of tillage and integrated nutrient management on growth, yield attributes and yield of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Haryana J. Agron. 25 (1 & 2) : 89-90 Pushpendra Singh and H.K. Sumeriya. 2013. Productivity of grain sorghum variety CSV 17 as influenced by plant density and fertility levels. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 18 (3):318-324. Pushpendra Singh, H.K. Sumeriya, N.S. Solanki, R.K. Dubey, R.C. Tiwari, Ajad Murdia and S.L. Golada 2013. Productivity and economics of elite sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] genotypes as influenced by different fertility levels. Annals of Biology 29 (3):311-316. P. Singh, H.K. Sumeriyaand Amina Kumari Meena. 2014. Response of various elite fodder sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] genotypes under varying nitrogen levels. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 19 (1):55-60. H.K. Sumeriya, P. Singh and M.K. Kaushik 2014. Effect of in situ soil moisture conservation practices and its interaction with nutrients in yield, quality and economics of sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench]. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 19 (2):234-238. H.K. Sumeriya and P. Singh: 2014. Productivity of sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] genotypes as influenced by different fertility levels and their residual effect on succeeding wheat (Triticum aestivum L). Annals of -Biology 30 (2):266-275. B.L. Choudhary, J.X. Massey, P. Singh and H.K. Sumeriya 2014. Influence of weed management on weed dynamics and productivity of sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench]. Annals of -Biology 30 (2):257- 265. T. Hussain, A.K. Vyas, H.K. Sumeriya and O.P. Ameta 2014. Evaluation of breeder materials in advanced trials against major insect-pests of sorghum. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 19 (1):85-89. A.K. Vyas, T. Hussain, H.K. Sumeriya and O.P. Ameta 2014. Response of various sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] genotypes against major insect-pests in southern Rajasthan conditions. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 19 (1):90-92.

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A.K. Vyas, T. Hussain, O.P. Ameta and H.K. Sumeriya 2014. Screening of various sorghum genotypes against major insect-pests in southern Rajasthan conditions. Annals of -Biology 30 (1):131-124. Dinesh Panwar, P. Singh and H.K. Sumeriya: 2014. Growth, dry matter partitioning and yield of sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] genotypes as influenced by different fertility levels. Annals of -Biology 30 (3):491-494. Naveen Gautam, M.A. Mansuri, K. Singh and R. Swaminathan. 2014. Bioefficacy of different botanicals against shoot feeding insect pests of Sorghum. Indian Journal of applied entomology 28 (1) 35-37. Rajani Verma and B.R. Ranwah 2015. Studies on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for different quantitative traits in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] germplasm. Progressive Research 10 (4):349-52. Panwar Dinesh, P. Singh, H.K. Sumeria, N. Jat and S.N. Verma 2015. Response of sorghum [Sorghum bicolar (L.) Moench] genotypes to different fertility levels on yield and nutrient content. Progressive Research 10: 164-166. Gupta G., L.N. Dashora, H.K. Sumeria and R.C. Dhakar 2015. Studies on effect of fertility levels on growth and yield of sorghum [Sorghum bicolar (L.) Moench] genotypes. Annals of Biology 31: 201-4. Singh, Bahadur, M.K. Kaushik and H.K. Sumeria 2015. Production of fodder sorghum as influenced by nitrogen levels and seed rates during summer season in southern Rajasthan. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 20: 30-32. R. S. Dardarwal, Roshan Choudhary, Rajesh Chaudhari and R. S. Choudhary 2015. Effect of tillage practices and nutrient management on nitrogen content, uptake and yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Research on Crop. 226-229.

Pawar D., P. Singh, H.K. Sumeria, N. Jat and S.N. Verma 2015. Response of sorghum [Sorghum bicolar (L.) Moench] genotypes to different fertility levels on yield and nutrient content. Progressive Research 10: 164-166.

Gupta G., L.N. Dashora, H.K. Sumeria and R.C. Dhakar 2015. Studies on effect of fertility levels on growth and yield of sorghum [Sorghum bicolar (L.) Moench] genotypes. Annals of Biology 31: 201-4.

Kiran Yadav, Arvind Verma and H.K. Sumeria: 2016. Performance of multicut forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench) genotype to fertility levels. Accepted in Forage research. Forage research, 42 (3) : pp. 201-203.

Sapna, Lekha, Hemant Swami and H.K. Jain. 2016. Estimation of Losses due to Insect Pests in Sorghum. Indian Journal of applied entomology 30 (1 & 2).

Yadav, Kiran, Verma, Arvind, Sumeriya, H.K., Kumar, R. and Chouhan, B.S. 2017. Response of genotypes and fertility levels on growth, yield and economics of multi-cut forage sorghum. Annals of Agri-Bio research 22(1): 21-24.

Verma, A., Sumeriya, H.K., Kumar, Dharmendra, Kumar, R. and Yadav, Ranveer: 2017. Production potential of single cut fodder sorghum [Sorghum biocolor (L.) Moench] varieties as influenced by different fertility levels under rainfed conditions of Southern Rajasthan. Annals of Agri-Bio research 22(1): 25-27.

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Yadav, R.K., Verma, A. and Sumeriya, H.K.: 2017. Effect of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on dry matter partitioning in different plant parts, SPAD chlorophyll reading, physiological maturity and yield of maize (Zea mays L.). Annals of Agri-Bio research 22(1): 28-30.

Kishor Kaushal, Kaushik M.K., Yadav Vinod Kumar, Gautam Pragya and Chugh Anmol. 2017. Effect of fertility levels on Yield and Yield attribute of different Sorghum [Sorghum bicolar (L.) Moench] genotypes. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 6 (4): 541-543.

Kishor Kaushal, Kaushik M.K., Sharma Nupur and Yadav Tikendra Kumar.2017. Effect of fertility levels on growth and quality of different Sorghum [Sorghum bicolar (L.) Moench] genotypes. Annals of Biology 33 (2): 247-250.

Lekha, Hemant Swami Sapna and S.K. Jat. 2017. Seasonal Incidence of Insect pests in Sorghum. Trends in Biosciences 10(48): 9649-9651.

Arvind Verma, Choudhary, Roshan, and Choudhary, R.S. (2017). Efficacy of Imazethapyr and its Ready Mix on Weed Growth and Yield of Blackgram. Chemical Sciences Review and Letters: In upcoming Issue of Dec., 2017.

R. K. Yadav, Arvind Verma, V. Nepalia, H.K. Sumariya, S.L. Yadav. (2017).Impact of Integrated Nutrient Management on Mean Single Leaf Area, SPAD Chlorophyll Readings, Dry Matter Partitioning and Yields of Maize (Zea mays L.). Environment & Ecology 35 (2C) 1395—1399.

R. K. Yadav, Arvind Verma, S.L. Yadav and H.K. Sumariya (2017). Drymatter partitioning at harvest and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) as influenced by integration of various nutrients. International journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6(6) : 2942 – 2945. Ratan Lal Solanki, Mahendra Sharma, S.K. Sharma, Arvind Verma and H.K. Jain. 2017. Effect of phosphorus,sulphur and phosphate solubilising bacteria on oil and protein quality of mustard [Brassica juncea (l.)]. Indian Journal of Fertilizers 13(3): 48-55. Meena, Sukh Ram, Sharma, S.K., Upadhayay, B. and Verma Arvind (2017). Effect of long term application of fertilizer and manure on passive pool of organic carbon under maize-wheat sequences in Heplusteps. Journal of Phamcognosy and Phytochemistry 6(3): 498-501. Theses M.Sc. - 10 Thesis Ph.D. - 4 Popular articles in local languages-10 Book chapter 1. Singh, P., Sumeriya, H.K and Sharma, V. 2008. Study on the effect of integrated nutrient management on promising forage sorghum genotype SU1080. Book on Organic farming for sustainable agriculture, ed. by R.C. Tiwari,; G.S. Sharma and S.K. Khandelwal, pp.70-73. 2. Poonia, B.S., Singh, P., Rajput, O.P. and Sumeriya, H.K. 2008. Response of sulphur, PSB and Growth regulators on yield and yield attributes of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) under rain fed conditions. Book on Organic farming for sustainable agriculture, ed. by R.C. Tiwari,; G.S. Sharma and S.K. Khandelwal, pp.134-141.

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3. Hussain, T. 2006. 煍픾र मᴂ समेकित कीट एवं उनका प्रबंधन | Sorghum: Improved Production Technology and Alternate Uses. (HINDI). Published by N.R.C.S. Hyderabad (AP). 4. Thakur, R.P. and Kusum Mathur. 2007. Anthracnose. Pages 15-23. In Screening Techniques for Sorghum Diseases (Thankur, R.P., B.V.S. Reddy and K. Mathur Eds.). Information Bulletin No. 76. Patancheru 502324, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics. 92pp 5. Mathur, Kusum, R.P. Thakur and B.V.S. Reddy, 2007. Leaf blight. Pages 24-30. In Screening Techniques for Sorghum Diseases (Thankur, R.P., B.V.S. Reddy and K. Mathur Eds.). Information Bulletin No. 76. Patancheru 502324, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics. 92pp. Book Publis Authored 1. Pushpendra Singh and Harish Kr. Sumeriya 2006. Sorghum: Improved Production Technology and Alternate Uses. (HINDI). Published by N.R.C.S. Hyderabad. (A.P.) 2. Thakur, R.P., B.V.S. Reddy and Kusum Mathur 2007. Screening Techniques for Sorghum Diseases (Eds.). Information Bulletin No. 76. Patancheru 502 324, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics. 92pp. Any other significant points (awards and recognitions etc.)

(i). Recognized as very good centre during 34th AGM held at TNAU, Coimbatore. (ii). Best poster presentation in AGM held at ANGRAU, Hyderabad, 21-23 April, 2005. (iii). First Rank: Best performing Centre: 36th AGM, 11-13 May, 2006, MAU, Parbhani. (iv). First in Poster presentation during 39th AGM. 26-28 Feb. 2009 at RVSKVV, Indore. (v). First: Poster Competition-40th AGM, 27th Feb - 1st March, 2010, TNAU, Coimbatore. (vi). Best Performing Centre during 43rd AGM, 20-22 April, 2013 at DSR, Hyderabad. (vii). Best Performing Centre for the year 2015-16, during 46th AGM, MPUAT, Udaipur. (viii). Best Performing Centre for the year 2013-16, during 46th AGM, MPUAT, Udaipur.

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Scientific Staff

Dr. Vithal Sharma, Dr. B.R. Ranwah, Dr. N.S. Dodiya, Officer Incharge and Sorghum Officer Incharge and Sorghum Breeder and Officer Breeder (2005-2011) Sorghum Breeder (2011-2016) in-charge (2016- Till date)

Dr. Arvind Verma, Dr. Hemant Swami, Dr. P Rawal, Agronomist (2013- Till date) Entomologist (2015- Till date) Pathologist (2018- Till date)

Dr. N.S. Devra, Technical Assistant (2013- Till date)

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