Ph.D in Entomology
Professor
M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture
 
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY
Phone: 8658594456
 

About Me

I, Dr Ladu Kishore Rath have joined as Professor of Entomology in MSSSoA, Paralakhemundi Campus on 18.10.2021 after superannuation from OUAT service. I did my B.Sc (Ag) degree and M.Sc(Ag)(Entomology) degree from OUAT in 1984  and 1986, respectively from OUAT. I obtained my Ph.D degree in Agricultural Entomology and Zoology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during the year 1996. I have published 127 research papers, one book chapter, two international bulletins and a number of oriya and english articles related to entomology. I have guided 13 M.Sc(Ag) and 04 Ph.D students in my service career.
 
Research Fields

  • Host Plant Resistance
  • Insecticide Evaluation
  • IPM

Teaching

  • All most all subjects of entomology certified by ICAR

Expertise

  • Host Plant Resistance

Interests

  • Teaching
  • research and extension activities

 
   

Research Fields

Screened brinjal varieties against Epilachna beetle

Screened brinjal germplasm against shoot and fruit borer

Evaluated nearly 15 insecticides for their efficacy on rice, potato, tomato, gourds etc

Screening of rice varieties for resistance against BPH and WBPH

Study on induced effect of silicon and zinc in rice to major insect pests