Research Council Meeting-May 29, 2018: Agenda Papers 17th MEETING OF THE RESEARCH COUNCIL (May 29, 2018 ) AGENDA ITEMS 1. To confirm the proceedings of 16th meeting of the Research Council held on March 8, 2017 2. To report action taken on the decisions of 16th meeting of the Research Council 3. To present the highlights of research work done from March 9, 2017 to date 4. To place before the Council the list of research projects sanctioned since last meeting (March 9, 2017 to date) 5. To place before the Council the abstracts of Ph.D. theses submitted and approved since last meeting (March 9, 2017 to date) 6. New items put forth by the Hon’ble members of the Research Council 7. Any other item (s) with the permission of the Chair 1 Research Council Meeting-May 29, 2018: Agenda Papers DETAILED AGENDA ITEMS Item No.1: To confirm the proceedings of the 16th meeting of the Research Council held on March 8, 2017 Item No.2: To report action taken on the decisions of the 16th meeting of the Research Council Establishment of Intellectual Property Rights Unit and Patents granted to CSKHPKV: The Member Secretary informed the house that the IPR guidelines have been formulated which will be placed before BOM for approval in its ensuing meeting. Action: The Board of Management in its 111th meeting held on 18-03-2017 vide item No. 7.1 has approved the Intellactual Property Rights (IPR) Policy Guidelines of CSKHPKV, Palampur Development of root rot wilt (disease complex) resistant varieties of garden pea. The Member Secretary informed that research efforts are going on in this direction and it is expected that within next 2 years suitable resistant variety will be released. Action: Work has been initiated and efforts have been made to procure breeding lines resistant to Fusarium wilt from different institutes. There is a complex of diseases namely Fusarium oxysporum fsp. pisi, Fusarium solani and Rhizoctonia solani which cause severe crop damage and breeding. Multiple disease resistant varieties are a difficult and long process. One of the line ‘Pusa Shree’ of garden pea releases from IARI, New Delhi has been procured and tested at HAREC, Kukumseri but it succumb to disease pressure. Moreover, ‘Pusa Shree’ bears very small pods with round seeds which would not be preferred in the market. Therefore, management practices are to be recommended to control these diseases including seed treatment time being till some resistant varieties are to be identified/ developed. To investigate etiology of Bovine papillomatosis and its relation with Enzootic Bovine Hematuria (EBH) in HP Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences has initiated the research work on both the issues and research problems have also been given to the PG students. Action: Investigations on Enzootic Bovine Hematuria (EBH) in Cattle of Himachal Pradesh : The department of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. G.C. Negi COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur carried out study on this dreaded disease. Epidemiological investigations revealed that Enzootic bovine hematuria (EBH) is a prevalent disease in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmour districts of Himachal Pradesh. Studies on 59 cattle presented with history of hematuria at clinical camps held at Sainj valley of district Kullu and Barot and Janjheli valley of district Mandi indicated the maximum incidence in the age group of 2 to 8 years and Males were equally affected as females. Breed wise, maximum cases of hematuria were recorded in Zebu cattle followed by Jersey-cross. Prominent clinical signs recorded were voiding of blood stained urine, pale visible mucous membranes, mild tachycardia, general debility and depressed rumen motility but with normal appetite. Haematological 2 Research Council Meeting-May 29, 2018: Agenda Papers examination revealed significantly low haemoglobin (7.59 ± 0.20 g/dl), packed cell volume (25.28 ± 0.71%) and total erythrocyte count (4.61 ± 0.13×10 /µl). Microcytic hypochromic anaemia was diagnosed. Leucopenia ,lymphopenia and monocytosis were also observed. Biochemically, EBH affected animals suffered⁶ from hypoproteinaemia, hypoglycaemia, hypocalcaemia, hypophosphataemia and iron deficiency, while blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels were elevated. Bovine Papilloma Virus-2 DNA was also detected in 19 out of 45 blood samples of EBH affected cattle. Urine was alkaline in nature with normal specific gravity, while average erythrocytic count of 0.35 ± 0.03× 10 /cu mm was recorded. Urine was also positive for protein in all samples and glucose in 48% of the samples. Microbiological investigation of urine samples revealed that Streptococcus spp.,⁶ Staphylococcus spp. and Proteus spp. were the major associated bacterial infections. Ultrasonography proved to be a useful tool for evaluation of vesicular diverticular neoplasm and is a very sensitive indicator for detecting space occupying lesions at a very early stage. Symptomatic therapy comprising of antibiotic, haemostat, haematinic mixture and mineral mixture lead to mild and transient response suggesting long term therapy to increase longevity of affected animal. 2. Investigations on Bovine Cutaneous Papillomatosis : The present work was conducted with the objective to study the prevalence of Bovine Cutaneous Papillomatosis, clinical appraisal of affected animals, efficacy of different therapeutic measures and to formulate strategic therapy against bovine cutaneous papillomatosis. The prevalence of bovine papillomatosis was recorded as 6.52 per cent in a total of 429 animals screened. The disease was more prevalent in the age group of 1 to 3 years (58.89%). Crossbred cattle were mostly affected particularly Jersey cross cattle (72.22%). The incidence was highest in females (98.88%). The affected cattle were either heifers (41.57%) or in their first lactation (34.83%). Teats were affected in maximum cases (85.55%). Warts on other body parts were present in 28.88 per cent cases, which include warts on face, muzzle, periorbital area, neck, shoulder, ventral abdomen, perineal region, fore and hind limbs. Warts were mostly of moderate (37.77%) or mild severity (35.55%), upto 1 cm in size (86.66%) and cauliflower (35.55%), rice-grain (22.22%) or flat (12.22%) shaped. Most warts were sessile in nature (47.77%), rough surfaced (63.33%) and brown (36.66%), grey (22.22%) or black (21.11%) coloured. Histopathologically, the wart tissues were classified as Papilloma and Fibropapilloma. Different therapeutic regimen was evaluated including Autogenous vaccine prepared from the tissue taken from the affected animals. Combined use of Anthiomaline, Autohaemotherapy and Levamisole was more efficacious (72.22%) than combination of Autohaemotherapy and Levamisole (54.54%). Autogenous wart vaccination was effective in 75 per cent cases while Ivermectin was effective only in 20 per cent cases. On the basis of these observations, it is advised to use either combination of Anthiomaline, Autohaemotherapy and Levamisole or Autogenous wart vaccine for the treatment of bovine cutaneous papillomatosis. 3 Research Council Meeting-May 29, 2018: Agenda Papers Researchable Issues put forth by Hon’ble members of Research Council Dr. J.C. Rana, Director of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh in 15th meeting. Modification of design of poly-houses for Zone-1 A poly-house (250 m2) with fan and pad cooling system to regulate temperature & humidity has been designed and constructed at HAREC, Dhaulakuan and its evaluation work is in progress and recommendation will be made after standardization of design and production/protection technologies for crops grown under protected environment. Action: A 250 m2 polyhouse having fan and pad cooling system was constructed at KVK, Dhaulakuan, Distt. Sirmour of this University. The polyhouse has been found suitable under Dhaulakuan condition as the temperature at Dhaulakuan touches upto 450 C during summer period.The fan and pad cooling system is able to lower the temperature by 5-6 degree inside the polyhouse during the peak summer. The farmer of the district are very much convinced and are appreciating this fan and pad cooling system polyhouse. The only limitation is higher operating electricity cost. Item No. 6: Researchable Issues Put forth by Dr. R.K. Malik, Jt. Director Research, NDRI, Karnal (Haryana) and Hon’ble Member of Research Council Issue No.1: Emphasis should be given on organic farming in the state for a way ahead to Organic state like Sikkim. The Chairman informed that in the post graduate research programmes of the students, organic components have been included. He also added that two KVKs have initiated work on zero budgeting and organic farming. Action: All efforts are being made to promote research on Organic and Zero Budget Natural Farming in the University. This has been made an important researchable issue in post graduate research programmes also. Recently 25 acres area has been earmarked for Zero Budget Natural Farming at headquarter, where the Gurukul Model of this farming will be replicated. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kullu at Bajuara and Una at Rampur of this University have also initiated work on Zero Budget Natural Farming from the year 2016-17. KVK, Kullu has kept local hill cow to prepare the input for Zero Budget Natural Farming like Jeevamrita and Beejamrita etc. and started scientific trials on crops like pea variety Azad P-1, Wheat variety HPW-155, Oat variety Palampur-1, Turmeric variety Palam Lalima, Soybean variety Hara Soya and Palam Soya, Garlic variety GHC-1 in an area of 2950 sq. m. KVK, Una is undertaking trials on Wheat variety Kantewali, the seed of which was procured from Kurukshetra . Apart from this, 100 plants of Pomegranate variety Ganesh and Kandhari have also been planted at KVK, Una farm. A project proposal on “Establishment of Gurukul (Kurukshetra) model of “Zero Budget Natural Farming” at CSKHPKV, Palampur with a total budget outlay of Rs. 298.6 lakh has also been formulated by the Head, Deptt. of Organic Agriculture and Natural Farming of this University and submitted to the State Govt.