Sreerama Kumar Prakya

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 <figcaption>
 
 Trichogramma evanescens
 
 is a parasitoid used to control several lepidopteran pests, including the Asian corn borer. [Image by: Ms H.N. Roja. Specimen courtesy: Dr Y. Lalitha]
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Trichogramma evanescens under the Foldscope

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 <figcaption>
 
 Bemisia tabaci
 
 , the silver leaf whitefly, is a notorious vector of several plant viruses that cause enormous crop losses. [Image by: H.N. Roja; Specimen courtesy: Dr R. Sundararaj]
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 Aleurocanthus mangiferae
 
 , commonly known as the mango blackfly, is a pest of mango. [Image by: H.N. Roja; Specimen courtesy: Dr R. Sundararaj]
 
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 <img alt="Aleurotrachelus trachoides" class="wp-image-133967 gcloudimg" data-attachment-id="133967" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta='{"aperture":"1.9","credit":"","camera":"Redmi Note 6 Pro","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1548865271","copyright":"","focal_length":"3.94","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.04","title":"","orientation":"1"}' data-image-title="Aleurotrachelus trachoides" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/microcosmosdelta.appspot.com/images/transfer_133964/Aleurotrachelus-trachoides.jpg"/>
 <figcaption>
 
 Aleurotrachelus trachoides
 
 , commonly called the pepper whitefly, is a native of Neotropical region. It is an emerging pest of solanaceous crops.
 
 [Image by: H.N. Roja; Specimen courtesy: Dr R. Sundararaj]
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Identification of whiteflies through the Foldscope

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 On 22 February 2019, ICAR–National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR–NBAIR), Bengaluru, and ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region (ICAR RCNEHR), Umiam, jointly organised a workshop at the College of Horticulture, Bengaluru. There were 109 participants, a majority of whom were B.Sc. (Horticulture) students. They learnt about various aspects of the Foldscope, including its assembly, slide preparation, visualisation and image capturing. Specimens of minute insects and mites drew their attention. Dr Prakya Sreerama Kumar (Principal Scientist, ICAR–NBAIR), Dr R. Krishnappa (Scientist, ICAR RCNEHR) and Ms H.N. Roja (Junior Research Fellow, ICAR–NBAIR) conducted the proceedings. Dr M.K. Honnabyraiah (Dean), Dr G.K. Halesh (Assistant professor) and Dr Mohan Kumar (Assistant Professor) were present during the workshop.
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Demonstration-cum-Awareness Workshop: Utility of the Foldscope in Education and Research

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 On 28 February 2019, ICAR–National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR–NBAIR), Bengaluru, and ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region (ICAR RCNEHR), Umiam, jointly organised a workshop for B.Sc. (CBZ) students at BGS Science Academy and Research Center in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. Over 370 students attended the National Science Day celebrations, out which 150 students participated in the Foldscope workshop.  They learnt about various aspects of the Foldscope, including its assembly, sample collection, slide preparation, visualisation and capturing images with a smartphone. Specimens of minute insects, mites and plant tissues drew their attention. Dr Prakya Sreerama Kumar (Principal Scientist, ICAR–NBAIR), Dr R. Krishnappa (Scientist, ICAR RCNEHR) and Ms H.N. Roja (Junior Research Fellow, ICAR–NBAIR) conducted the proceedings. Dr N. Shivaram Reddy (CAO), Dr N. Madhusudhan (Dean), Mr H.B. Ramesh (Principal) were present during the workshop.
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Demonstration Workshop on Utility of the Foldscope in Education and Research on the Occasion of National Science Day

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 The eriophyid mite,
 
 Aceria guerreronis
 
 , has been a persistent problem on coconuts in India since 1998. It is also viewed as a serious pest in several coconut-growing countries in Africa as well as in Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman. [Three adult mites are prominent in the image]
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The coconut eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis, cannot escape the foldscope!

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 Neoseiulus paspalivorus
 
 is a predatory mite capable of keeping the coconut eriophyid mite,
 
 Aceria guerreronis
 
 , under check within the confines of the coconut bracts.

Neoseiulus paspalivorus, an effective predator of the coconut eriophyid mite

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 Trichogramma chilonis
 
 is one of the most widely used biocontrol agents in India. This minute parasitoid is capable of parasitising the eggs of a number of lepidopteran pests on a variety of agricultural crops. [Specimen obtained from Omprakash Navik]

Wings of Trichogramma chilonis, an important biocontrol agent

Best Poster Award at the First International Conference on Biological Control

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 ICAR–NBAIR conducted a workshop entitled “Utility of the Foldscope in Crop Protection: Assessment-cum-Training Workshop for Farmers” at Haristhala village in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka on 28 August 2018. The main purpose of this workshop was to introduce the Foldscope to the local farming community and to assess the utility of the gadget in crop protection. Over 35 farmers, who mainly cultivate vegetables, grapes, ragi, maize and ornamentals, were trained on assembling and using the Foldscope. Since the workshop was conducted in a school, an opportunity was given to the curious schoolchildren to learn about the Foldscope. The meet was organised by Dr Prakya Sreerama Kumar, Principal Scientist, and Ms H.N. Roja, Junior Research Fellow. Local newspapers reported about the programme.

&#8220;Utility of the Foldscope in Crop Protection: Assessment-cum-Training Workshop for Farmers&#8221; at Haristhala, Karnataka

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 Trichogramma
 
 
 japonicum
 
 is the best biological control agent for the rice stem borer, which causes enormous yield losses year after year in India and several rice-growing countries in Asia. This minute parasitoid impedes the life cycle of the stem borer by attacking the latter’s eggs in the field.


 [Insects supplied by Dr Y. Lalitha]

Trichogramma japonicum under the Foldscope

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 A workshop entitled “Utility of the Foldscope in Crop Protection: Assessment-cum-Training Workshop for Farmers” was conducted on 27 May 2018 at Shivnagar ADC village under Sumili Agri Sector in West Tripura district, by NBAIR in association with Tripura’s College of Agriculture. Eighteen tribal farmers, who generally grow paddy, pineapple, sweet orange, scented lemon besides several vegetables in their smallholdings, participated in the meet at the farmhouse of
 
 Mr Sanjit Debbarma
 
 , who was recognised in 2016 as the “Best Farmer” under MGNREGA by the Government of India. The farmers received hands-on training on use of the Foldscope, a cheap, paper-based microscope. The techniques of sample preparation, mounting of slides and visualisation of mounted samples under the Foldscope were demonstrated. A field visit was also arranged for the farmers.
 
 Dr Prakya Sreerama Kumar
 
 , Principal Scientist at NBAIR, organised this meet in collaboration with
 
 Dr Durga Prasad Awasthi
 
 , Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), College of Agriculture, Lembucherra.
 
 Mr Kabir Debbarma
 
 (Agri Sector Officer of Sumili) and
 
 Dr Dharmendra Debbarma
 
 (Assistant Professor of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Lembucherra) participated as extension specialists. This workshop formed part of the twinning component with Tripura’s College of Agriculture under the project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The event was extensively covered by local English and Bengali newspapers.

Foldscope workshop for tribal farmers in Tripura

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 On 30 October 2018, we conducted a workshop entitled “Utility of the Foldscope in Crop Protection: Assessment-cum-Training Workshop for Farmers” at the Department of Horticulture, Channapatna, Ramanagara district of Karnataka. The main purpose of this workshop was to introduce the Foldscope to local farmers and to assess the utility of the gadget in crop protection. Over 62 farmers, who mainly cultivate vegetables, ragi, maize, papaya, mango, coconut and ornamentals, participated in the event. Dr P. Sreerama Kumar (Principal Investigator) and Ms H.N. Roja (Junior Research Fellow) presented all details about the Foldscope and its utility in agriculture and horticulture.  Later, the farmers received hands-on training on the use of the Foldscope. Also demonstrated the techniques of sample preparation, mounting of slides and visualisation of mounted samples under the Foldscope. The participants observed locally collected insect pests and diseased leaves through the Foldscope. Slide-mounted mites and insects were also shown. In the end, the farmers gave a positive feedback. Mr H.R. Vivek (Senior Assistant Director of Horticulture), Mr H.R. Ramachandrappa (Retired Assistant Horticulture Officer) and Dr B.S. Rajendra Prasad (Scientist, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru) attended the programme as guests of honour. Mr S.C. Chandrashekara (F.F.S.) was instrumental in gathering the farmers.

Sreerama Kumar Prakya

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Foldscope introduced to horticultural farmers in Channapatna, Karnataka

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Identification of whiteflies through the Foldscope

Demonstration-cum-Awareness Workshop: Utility of the Foldscope in Education and Research

Demonstration Workshop on Utility of the Foldscope in Education and Research on the Occasion of National Science Day

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Wings of Trichogramma chilonis, an important biocontrol agent

Best Poster Award at the First International Conference on Biological Control

“Utility of the Foldscope in Crop Protection: Assessment-cum-Training Workshop for Farmers” at Haristhala, Karnataka

Trichogramma japonicum under the Foldscope

Foldscope workshop for tribal farmers in Tripura

Foldscope introduced to horticultural farmers in Channapatna, Karnataka

Thrips are a treat to watch under the Foldscope!

Trichogramma evanescens under the Foldscope

Identification of whiteflies through the Foldscope

Demonstration-cum-Awareness Workshop: Utility of the Foldscope in Education and Research

Demonstration Workshop on Utility of the Foldscope in Education and Research on the Occasion of National Science Day

The coconut eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis, cannot escape the foldscope!

Neoseiulus paspalivorus, an effective predator of the coconut eriophyid mite

Wings of Trichogramma chilonis, an important biocontrol agent

Best Poster Award at the First International Conference on Biological Control

“Utility of the Foldscope in Crop Protection: Assessment-cum-Training Workshop for Farmers” at Haristhala, Karnataka

Trichogramma japonicum under the Foldscope

Foldscope workshop for tribal farmers in Tripura

Foldscope introduced to horticultural farmers in Channapatna, Karnataka

Thrips are a treat to watch under the Foldscope!

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