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Research Advisory Committee

With an object to enhance the research activities of the organization, a Research Advisory Committee was formulated in the year 2013 -2014. The Committee consists of the following eminent scientists, having huge contribution in the field of viticulture.

  • Chairman
    Research Advisory Committee, MRDBS

    Dr. S. D. Shikhamany
    Ex. Vice Chancellor,
    Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University,
    3106, Srila Towers, Hyderabad, Kukatpally,
    Hyderabad – 500 072
    Mobile: 09849129076
    Email: sdshikhamany@gmail.com, sdshikhamany@hotmail.com

  • Vice-Chairman
    Research Advisory Committee, MRDBS

    Dr. J. M. Khilari
    Scientist,
    A-5, Uma Co-Operative Housing Society,
    422/2 Gokhale Road, Pune – 411016,
    Mobile: 09405034809

  • Member
    Research Advisory Committee, MRDBS

    Dr. G. S. Prakash
    Ex. Senior Scientist (I.I.H.R., Bangalore),
    House No. – 50, Ashwat Nager, R.M.V., 2nd Stage,
    Bangalore – 560 094.
    Mobile: 09448050949
    Email: drgsprakash@gmail.com

  • Member
    Research Advisory Committee, MRDBS

    Dr. S. D. Sawant,
    Director,
    National Research Center for Grapes,
    P.B. No. 3, P. O. Manjri Farm, Pune Solapur Road,
    Pune – 412 307,
    Mobile: 09371008649,
    Email: ipmsawant@yahoo.co.in

  • Member
    RAC, MRDBS, Pune

    Dr. R. Palaniyappan,
    Member, RAC, MRDBS, Pune,
    1221 Saravana Nilaya, Dr. Ambedkar layout,
    Kaval byrasandra,
    R. T. Nagar Post, Bangalore – 560032.
    Mobile: 09242420913
    Email: rampal2k@gmail.com

  • Member
    RAC, MRDBS, Pune

    Dr. Ajit Chandele,
    Member, RAC, MRDBS, Pune,
    S Bangalow, Dyanesh Park, Lane No. 1,
    Krishna Chowk,
    Navi Sangvi, Pune - 411027.
    Mobile: 9850215351
    Email: Ajitchandele@yahoo.co.in

The Areas Of Research Identified Are As Under

  • A research project on enzymatic browning in Raisin.
  • Studies are suggested on "Vineyard efficiency Analysis". A region wise information will be collected on variety, Root stock, Age, Yield etc. A questionnaire will be prepared and the information collected will be complied.
  • The grape gardens grown in saline, saline sodic and sodic soils will be surveyed for identifying the threshold levels. The quality of irrigation water will also determined. A suitable technique for reclamation of sodicity will be suggested.
  • The long term experiment will be conducted to study the relative performance of root stock viz 110-R, Bangalore Dogride, R-140, 1103P, Ramsay and SO4 in different sodicity level.
  • Studies on partial Root drying.
  • Studies on pink berry disorder will be undertaken.
  • A problem of mealy bug control in grape vine will be planned for P. G. Students, using chemical biological and mechanical practices.
  • Eco-friendly management of Downy Mildew.
  • Internal browning in Table Grapes.
  • Rachis and stem drying in colour grape – Sharad Seedless, Flame Seedless, Red Globe, Thompson Seedless.
  • Microbial load in Raisin.
  • Chemical Thinning in Thompson Seedless.