Field Visit

Visit to Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura

Date: 1February, 2017

 Department of Botany, The IIS University, Jaipur, organized a visit to the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), Durgapura, SKN Agriculture University, Jobner for the students of B.Sc Semester VI. The students were accompanied by Dr. Smita Purohit (Sr. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany) and Dr. Anuja Joshi (Sr. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany). Dr.Yadav, Deputy Director, RARI, briefed the students about the research and extension activities going on in the institute for sustainability of agricultural production systems  to improve the quality of rural livelihood in the state of Rajasthan. The students were also informed about the innovative techniques to control the menace of white grub and other pests,.The institute is also a regional center of pesticide residue research, biological pest control, seed technology research, nematode management in cereals and pulses. The visit was helpful for the students to gain practical knowledge about crop management under water stress conditions which is of great significance for Rajasthan.