Department of Plant Pathology

Professor & Head   : Dr. K. K. Kanzaria, Ph. D.     
Contacts                  : 0285-2672080 to 90 Ext. No. 303     
E-mail                       : pathology@jau.in

Faculty Strength (Current Position) : 
Sr. No.NameDesignationHigher QualificationExperience
1Dr. K. K. KanzariaProfessor and Head (I/C)Ph. D. (Plant Pathology)31 Years
2Dr. S. V. UndhadAssociate ProfessorPh. D. (Plant Pathology)13 Years
3Dr. J. R. TalaviyaAssociate ProfessorPh. D. (Plant Pathology)11 Years
4Mr. M. D. SanganiAssistant ProfessorM. Sc. (Agri.) (Plant Pathology)7 Years
6Dr. A. J. BaradAssistant Research ScientistPh. D. (Plant Pathology)1 Years
Technical Staff (Current Position) : 
Sr. No.NameDesignationQualificationExperience
1Mr. S. B. PatelAgril. OfficerDiploma in Agri.31 Years
2Mrs. S. N. GevariyaAgril. OfficerM. Sc. (Biochemistry)10 Years
3Mr. V. R. MangroliyaAgril. AssistantB. Sc. (Agri.)07 Years
4Mr H. M. MakadiyaAgril. AssistantDiploma in Agri.-
5Ms. K. N. BhedaAgril. AssistantB. Sc. (Agri.)-
6Ms. P. V. BamrotiyaAgril. AssistantB. Sc. (Agri.)-
7Mr. K. R. NandaniyaAgril. AssistantDiploma in Agri.-
8Mr. N. B. MeghnathiJunior Clerk10th Pass05 Years
9Mr. R. R. KaramtaJeep Driver-17 Years
Courses Offered at UG /PG and Others (Even and Odd semester) :

(A)  Post Graduate Courses : 

TeacherOdd /EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
Dr. S. V. LathiyaEvenPl. Path. 602Advances in virology2 + 1
Dr. V. A. SavaliyaEvenPl. Path. 516Disease of fruits, plantation and ornamental crops2 + 1
Dr. S. V. UndhadEvenPl. Path. 517Disease of vegetable and spices crops2 + 1
Dr. A. J. BaradEvenPl. Path.505Principles of Plant Pathology2 + 1
Dr. J. R. TalaviyaEvenPl. Path. 502Plant Virology2 + 1
Dr. I. B. KapadiyaEvenPl. Path. 506Techniques in detection and diagnosis of plant disease0 + 2
Dr. U. M. VyasEvenPl. Path. 507Principles of plant disease management2+1
Dr. K. K. KanzariaEvenPl. Path. 501Mycology2 + 1
Dr. A. J. BaradOddPl. Path. 501Mycology2 + 1
Dr. V. A. SavaliyaOddPl. Path.503Plant Pathogenic prokaryotes2 + 1
Dr. K. K. KanzariaOddPl. Path. 504Plant nematology2 + 1
Dr. S. V. UndhadOddPl. Path. 515Disease of field and medicinal crops0 + 2
Dr. S. V. LathiyaOddPl. Path. 601Advanced mycology0 + 2
Dr. I. B. KapadiyaOddPl. Path.603Advanced Plant Pathogenic prokaryotes2 + 1
Dr. J. R. TalaviyaOddPl. Path.604Molecular Basis of Host Pathogen Interaction2 + 1

(B)  Under Graduate Programme, B. Sc. (Hons.) Agri. : 

TeacherOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
Dr. A. J. BaradEvenPl. Path 2.1Introductory Plant Nematology1+1
Dr. K. K. Kanzaria and Dr. J. R. TalaviyaEvenSEC IBiofertilizer and biopesticide production0+2
Dr. A. J. BaradEvenPl.Path.4.3Principles of Integrated Disease Management1+1
Dr. S. V. Undhad and Mr. M. D. SanganiEvenPl. Path. 6.5

Diseases of  Field Horticultural crops

and  their management-II

2+1

Prof. S. V. Lathiya

Dr. J. R. Talaviya and

Dr. D. S. Kelaiya

EvenELPProduction Technology for Bio-Fertilizer & Bio-Agent.0+20

Dr. J. R. Talaviya and

Dr. S. V. Lathiya

ODDSEC IVMushroom production technology0+2
Dr. A. J. BaradODDNema. 3.1Fundamentals of Nematology1+1
Dr. S. V. Undhad and Mr. M. D. SanganiODDPl. Path. 5.4Disease of field and horticultural crops and their management I2+1
Laboratory Facility : 
Sr. No.Name of Lab.Seating CapacityPurposeUG or PG
 East Wing
1Conference room50TeachingUG and PG
2Lab.115Teaching & PG Research workPG
3Lab.215Teaching & PG ResearchPG
 West Wing
4Lab.145Teaching & Practical workUG
5Lab.245Teaching & Practical workUG
6Lab.345Teaching & Practical workUG
7Lab Part-110Department Research workDepartmental Research Lab
8Lab Part-2
List of Major Equipment / Instruments : 
Sr. No.Name of LabName of InstrumentNoAmount (RS in Lakh)
1East wing Lab-1Laminar Air Flow (Horizontal)10.61
2Hot Air Oven: 40 l10.65
3Hot Air Oven: 18? x 18? x 24?10.27
4Autoclave Vertical : 135 Litre14.5
5Autoclave Vertical : 30 x 50 cm height10.52
6East wing Lab-2Refrigerator-687 Litre10.91
7Refrigerator-230 Litre10.14
8BOD Incubator : 400 litre12.55
9Leica Trinocular Microscope (Leica DM)18.09
10Binocular Stereo Zoom Microscope cat Scope12.25
11Portable Generator11.91
12West wing Lab-1B.O.D Incubator 400L (Equitron)12.55
13LED Television (Sony Bravia)11.24
14Fermenter 200 L (Bio-Age)119.95
15Fermenter 50 L (Bio-Age)115.74
16Bulk Centrifuge (Hitachi)16.00
17Tubular Centrifuge (Sharplex)17.67
18Pouch Packing Machine (Packmake)14.83
19Auger Filler Screw Conveyor (Packmaker)12.99
20Portable Generator11.73
21West wing Lab-2Soxhlet Extraction System (Gerhardt)19.98
22Transilluminator (JSGW)10.40
23Slide Scanner (Catalyst Biotech)12.59
24Water Bath (Equitron)10.24
25Double Distillery Unit (TKA)12.00
26Magnetic Stirrer With Hot Plate (MAC)10.08
27Chilled Water Circulator 25 L (Equitron)11.32
28Cintex Quick Freezer (Electroquip)10.45
29Hot Air Oven 200 L (Thermolab)11.15
30Refrigerator Centrifuge (REMI)11.51
31Water Purification System12.00
32Gel Electrophoresis Unit (Genei)11.70
33Stereo Binocular Microscope (Magnus)10.55
34Trinocular Microscope (Leica)18.99
35pH Meter (Horiba)11.05
36Conductivity Meter (Horiba)10.84
37Digital Colony Counter (Lapiz)10.11
38RT- PCR (Thermofisher)112.50
39Spectrophotometer Nanodrop (Thermoscientific)18.46
40Digital Flame Photometer (Relitech)10.45
41Gel Documentation System (Biotop)17.46
42Table Top Refrigerator Centrifuge (Hitachi)14.25
43B.O.D. Incubator 200 L (Thermolab)11.65
44Deep Freezer (Remi)10.97
45Refrigerator 596 L (Sharp)10.55
Farm Facilities : 
Department FarmArea (hectare)No. of Experiments continue
DepartmentalStudents
A-10.15 ha0101
A-20.2 ha0201
A-30.4 ha0301
A-40.12 ha0001
Exhibition Hall / Museum / ELP Facilities : 
Sr. No.Name of Museum/ Exhibition / ELP HallSize (Sq. m.)Purpose
1Museum83.539To exhibit of diseases samples to farmers, students and other visitors
2ELP Unit189.651Experimental learning purpose
Isolation room12.844Experimental learning purpose
Incubation room72.648Experimental learning purpose
Processing & packing room83.539Experimental learning purpose
Mushroom room20.620Experimental learning purpose
M. Sc./Ph. D. Students Guided : 
Name of GuideNo. of students being supervised (guided) by faculty
M. Sc. (Agri.)Ph. D.
Dr. D. S. Kelaiya1104
Dr. K. K. Kanzaria1102
Dr. I. B. Kapadiya0801
Dr. J. R. Talaviya0601
Dr. U. M. Vyas04-
Dr. S. V. Undhad02-
Dr. C. M. Bhaliya01-

M.Sc. Thesis Submitted (2020-2025)

Ph. D. Thesis Submitted (2020-2025)

Faculty Participated in Trainings/Refresher Course/Summer/Winter School etc. 

Seminar / Symposia / Workshop Attended by Faculty

Seminar/workshop/symposia organized during 2019-20 to 2024-25 : 
Sr. No.TitleDatePlaceOrganized By
Year: 2020-21
1Biofertilizer Production Technology (Online Webinar)28/10/2020JAU, JunagadhDepartment of Plant Pathology, COA, JAU, Junagadh
2Trichoderma Production Technology (Online Webinar)06/03/2021JAU, JunagadhDepartment of Plant Pathology, COA, JAU, Junagadh
Training organized by the Department : 
Sr. No.TitlePeriodPlaceNature of trainingNo. of Participants
FromTo
1.Mushroom Production Technology: A Step towards Entrepreneurship Development07/03/202211/03/2022JAU, JunagadhFive days training underNAHEP-IDP.50
2.Combating the Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops: Past and Future Strategies29/08/202203/09/2022JAU, JunagadhFive days training underNAHEP-IDP.50
3.Endophytes: A Potential Bioagent for Plant Health and Nutrition02/03/202304/03/2023JAU, JunagadhThree days training under NAHEP-IDP.50
4.Biofertilizer: A Key Tools for Sustainable Agriculture26/06/202330/06/2023JAU, JunagadhA Five days training organized under IDP100
Scientific paper published (National Level) during 2020 to 2025 : 
Sr. No.Details of PublicationNAAS rating
1Parmar, H.V.; Kapadiya, H.J and Bhaliya, C.M. (2020). Identification of resistance sources against root rot,Macrophomina phaseolinain castor genotypes. Indian Journal of Plant Protection.48(1-2):85-87.5.07
2Vyas, U.M.; Akbari, L. F.; Fartyal Tanuja; Kukadiya Chandani and Karkar Shefali. (2020). Compatibility study of fungal and bacterial biocontrol agents with agro chemicals.Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry9(5): 2132-2135.5.21
3U.S. Kotadiya, J.R. Talaviya, K.D. Shah, S.V. Lathiya, V.A. Savaliya (2022). Antifungal activities of phytoextracts against major pathogens infecting oyster mushroom [Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm].Mushroom Research. 31 (2) : 205-2075.23
4U. S. Kotadiya, J. R. Talaviya, K. D. Shah, S. V. Lathiya and V. A. Savaliya (2024). Cultivation of oyster mushroom [Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm] through substrate enriched with tea waste: Oyster mushroom cultivation on tea waste. Mushroom Research 33 (2), 199-2055.33

Scientific paper published (Inter National Level) during 2020 to 2025

Other Publication viz Books, Book chapter, Practical Manuals, Bulletins etc.

Recommendations made during the year 2019-20 to 2024-25

Recommendation for scientific community during 2019-20 to 2024-25 

On-Going Research Schemes/Projects : 
Sr. No.Title and BHFunding agencyPrincipal InvestigatorPeriod (year)Sanctio-ned Amount (Rs. in lakh)
FromTo
 Non plan scheme
1.Project for expansion of plant pathological research scheme B. H.: 5044Govt. of GujaratPrincipal06/05/1976Conti...0.70
2.Project for research in pest control and other entomological aspects B.H.: 5026Govt. of GujaratPrincipal06/05/1976Conti...1.05
 Plan scheme
1.Research on eco-friendly biological fertilizer B.H.: 12131ICARProfessor & Head22/10/1997Conti...0.55
2.Establishment of microbiological cell at department of plant pathology B. H.: 12929-1ICARPrincipal12/10/2000Conti...4.20
3.Strengthening the facilities for sericulture, apiculture and mushroom cultivation B. H.: 12564ICARPrincipal04/10/2004Conti...2.90
4.Establishment of biofertilizer unit B. H.: 12015ICARProfessor & Head07/09/2011Conti...15.40
 Teaching Scheme
5.Upgrading of Agriculture College B.H.: 12126-2ICARPrincipal--Conti...1.00
6.G-1 teaching scheme B.H.: 3126-1Govt. of GujaratPrincipal1972Contd.-
7.Semester system scheme B.H.: 5106Govt. of GujaratPrincipal1972Contd.-
8.Strengthening of post graduate scheme B.H.: 6110-1Govt. of GujaratPrincipal1972Contd.-
 Revolving Fund for ELP
9.Experimental Learning Unit- Revolving Fund B.H.: 9510-J- 53--2017Contd.-
Projects Completed : 
Sr. No.TitlePI & Co-PIGrant (Rs. lakh)Duration
1.BH: 18014-18 Bayer Crop Science Ltd.Dr. K.B. Jadeja7.2152014-16
2.BH: 18014-30 BASF India Ltd.Dr. K.B. Jadeja7.2102014-16
3.B.H.: 18014-27 BASF INDIA Ltd.Dr. K. B. Jadeja7.2422015-17
4.B.H.: 18014-28 BASF INDIA Ltd.Dr. K. B. Jadeja7.2422015-17
5.B.H.: 18014-31 BASF INDIA LtdProf. U. M. Vyas7.2422016-18
6.B.H.: 18014-32 BASF INDIA LtdProf. C. M. Bhaliya7.2422016-18
7.B.H.: 18014-33 RALLIS INDIA Ltd.Dr. L. F. Akbari7.2422016-18
8.B.H.: 18014-34 Bayer Crop Science Ltd.Dr. K. K. Kanzaria7.2422016-18
9.B.H.: 18014-35 BASF INDIA Ltd.Dr. H. J. Kapadiya7. 2502017-19
10.B.H.: 18014-36 Bayer Crop Science Ltd.Dr. J. R. Talaviya7.2502017-19
11.B.H.: 18014-37 PI Industries Ltd.Prof. U. M. Vyas7. 2422017-18
12.B.H.: 18014-38 INDOFIL IND. Ltd.Dr. H. J. Kapadiya7.8302018-20
13.B.H.: 18014-39 INDOFIL IND. Ltd.Prof. U. M. Vyas7.8302018-20
14.B.H.: 18014-41 UPL Ltd.Prof. S.V. Lathiya3.9962019-20
Credentials of the Faculty : 
Sr. No.Name of FacultyHigher QualificationNET Passed (Yes or No)
1.Dr. K. K. KanzariaPh. D.No
2.Dr. S. V. UndhadPh. D.Yes
3.Dr. J. R. TalaviyaPh. D.Yes
4.Dr. S. V. LathiyaPh. D.Yes
5.Mr. M. D. SanganiM. Sc. (Agri.)Yes
6.Dr. A. J. BaradPh. D.Yes
Awards/Recognition Received by Faculty (During years 2019-20 to 2024-25) : 
Sr. No.Name of FacultyName of AwardAuthorityYear
1Dr. C. M. BhaliyaBest Article AwardAAU, Anand2022
2Prof. S. V. LathiyaBest Oral PresentationBKNMU, Junagadh2023
3Dr. J. R. TalaviyaNational Best Teacher AwardAvishakar foundation2022
4Dr. C. M. BhaliyaSecond Rank in Oral PresentationISMPP-Udaipur & AAU, Anand2023
5Dr. C. M. BhaliyaThird Rank in Oral PresentationISMPP-Udaipur & AAU, Anand2023
6Dr. C. M. BhaliyaBest Research Work Presentation AwardISMPP-Udaipur & SDAU, SK Nagar2023
7Dr. C. M. BhaliyaFirst Rank in Oral PresentationISMPP-Udaipur & SDAU, SK Nagar2023
8Dr. C. M. BhaliyaBest Ph.D. Thesis AwardPPAG2023
9Mr. H. A. Sekhda, Dr. D. S. Kelaiya & Dr. C. M. BhaliyaBest Article inKrishi Go VidhyaKrushi Govidhya2023
10Dr. J. R. Talaviya, Dr. S. V. Lathiya & Dr. D. S. KelaiyaBest Article inKrishi Go VidhyaKrushi Govidhya2024
11Dr. K. K. KanzariaOutstanding Contribution in Plant PathologyAgri meet foundation2024
12Dr J. R. TalaviyaYoung Scientist AwardPlant Protection Association of Gujarat2025
13Dr J. R. TalaviyaBest Poster presentations awardBhakt Kavi Narsinh Maheta University2025

PLANT PATHOLOGY: PG STUDENTS AWARD DETAILS

Name of AwardeeName of Awards/MedalsAward Received DateSecured PositionSponsoring AuthorityDetail of Award
2020-21
--Nil—
2021-22
Kotadiya Urvashi S.Best M. Sc. Thesis Award07/08/2021-Agro Environmental Development Society, UpOutstanding Work In Plant Pathology
2022-23

H.A.Shekhda,

Dr. D. S. Kelaiya, Dr. C. M. Bhaliya

Best Vernacular Article Award01/12/2022SecondAnand Agricultural University, AnandBest Vernacular Article on Dhana ane Variyali pakma avta rogo ane tenu sanklit niyantran
2023-24

Dr. C. M. Bhaliya,

Dr. H. J. Kapadiya, Dr. D. S. Kelaiya, Dr. L. F. Akbari

Best Oral Presentation Award10/02/2024FirstIndian Society of Mycology & Plant Pathology-Udaipur & Sdau, S. K. NagarSeed Biopriming in Chickpea
2024-25
Romit Ghadiya, Dr. J. R. Talaviya, and Dr. K. D. ShahInnovative Article Award21/04/2024-Agriculture & Food e-NewslaterArticle on Major dragon fruit disease and their management

H.A.Shekhda, Dr. D. S. Kelaiya,

Dr. C. M. Bhaliya

Best Vernacular Article Award01/06/2024-Anand Agricultural University, AnandBest Vernacular Article on Prakrutik krushima pak sanrakhshan na upayo
Dr. C. M. BhaliyaLate Dr. R. C. Patel Best Thesis Award - 202325/06/2024-Plant Protection Association of GujaratBest research work done by Ph.D. student in the field of plant protection
Akurathi RamyaBest M. Sc. Thesis Award22/12/2024-Commerce and Industry Development Foundation, Eco Fast Agri Solution & Bharti Media & Events Pvt. Ltd.Outstanding Work in Plant Pathology
2025-26
Vishal A. SavaliyaDr. G. M. Patel Sponsored Award -202403/09/2025FirstPlant Protection Association of GujaratBest Research Work Done in The Field of Plant Pathology During Ph.D.
Pithiya Divya GovindDr. Babubhai Shankardas Patel Sponsored Award -202403/09/2025FirstPlant Protection Association of GujaratBest Research Work Done in The Field of Plant Protection During M.Sc. (Agri.)
Pithiya Divya GovindChancellor's Gold Medal For21/01/2026FirstJunagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh 
 
Best Overall Performance During M.Sc. (Agri.)
Pithiya Divya GovindGold Plated Silver Medal (Pratik Kabaria's Parents Smt. Jayshriben & Dr. B.B. Kabaria Memorial)21/01/2026FirstJunagadh Agricultural University, JunagadhHighest OGPA in Ag.Entomology & Plant Pathology of M.Sc. (Agri.)

 

Details of NET Exam pass during 2019-20 to 2024-25 : 
Year: 2019-20
1Alpesh BaradM. Sc. (Agri.)Plant Pathology
Year: 2022-23
1Sekhada HirenM. Sc. (Agri.)Plant Pathology
2Babariya VishrutaM. Sc. (Agri.)Plant Pathology
3Kotadiya Urvashi S.M. Sc. (Agri.)Plant Pathology
4Bavaliya MeenaM. Sc. (Agri.)Plant Pathology