Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Year of Establishment : 2003
History of the department : The Genetics and Plant Breeding Department was established in the year 2003, although this subject was taught as a special paper from the inception of the Department of Agriculture (Formerly College of Agriculture) since 1954. Many eminent teachers as well as research scientists served the Department with high dignity and modesty. Many outstanding alumni of the Department have served with great reputation in different Universities / Institutes at National and International level and have glorified the fame of the Department . The quality of teaching and research undergoing in the Department is of very good standard and this has been highly appreciated at the National level . Indian Council of Agricultural Research ( ICAR ) has selected the Department as a main R&D centre for sesame development in Eastern India . International Rice Research Institute , Philippines collaborates with the Department for promotion of hybrid rice in eastern region . The Department is actively associated with University of Aberdeen , Scotland , U.K in conducting advanced research in the area of molecular breeding.
| Name | Designation | Area of specialisation | Email / Phone number |
| Dr. Sabyasachi Kundagrami [Profile] |
HOD | Genetics & Plant Breeding | [email protected] 9433566757 |
| Name | Institutions attached with |
|---|---|
| Prof. P.K.Das | Ex-Professor & Head, Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, B.C.K.V. |
| Dr. P.K.Mandal | Ex-Reader , Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, B.C.K.V. |
| Dr. S.D.Chatterjee | Ex- Director of Agriculture , Govt. of West Bengal. |
| Dr. G.B.Bhattacharyya | Ex-Wheat Specialist, F.C.R.S., Govt. of West Bengal. |
| Dr. Amitava Ghosh | Ex- Economist Botanist , Govt. of West Bengal. |
| Dr. Tamina Begum | Jr. Plant Breeder , A.I.C.R.P.( Sesame ). |
| Dr. Disharee Nath | Calcutta University |
| Dr. Sourav Kanti Sarkar | B.I.T., Kolkata |
| Programme | Level of study | Eligibility | Intake capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding | Master Degree | B.Sc ( Ag.)/B.Sc ( Bot.) Hons. | 11 |
| Ph.D. (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding | Doctoral | M.Sc (Ag.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding or Allied subjects. |
Subject to vacancy of Ph.D students of each Faculty. |
| Name | Research topic | Name of the supervisor | Date of registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Iqbal | Development of microsatellite markers and study of genetic divergence in sesame ( Sesamun indicum L. ) | Prof Tapash Dasgupta | 17.12.2014 |
| Aditi Ghosh | Studies on inbred lines , their combining ability and development of high productive hybrids in maize (Zea mays L. ) |
Dr. S.Kundagrami | 6.09.2013 |
| Anindita Roy | Breeding for high productive and improved quality lines in chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L. ) | Dr. S.Kundagrami | 15.09.2014 |
| Anirban Nath | Study on parental lines and development of heterotic hybrid rice in West Bengal | Prof Tapash Dasgupta | 19.06.2015 |
| Baishali Datta Choudhury | Breeding for high iron and zinc content rice genotypes and tagging of SSR markers. | Prof Tapash Dasgupta | 13.09.2012 |
| Himadri Shekhar Das | Breeding for high productive, determinant and MYMV tolerance lines in mungbean ( Vigna radiata L. Wilczek ) | Dr. S.Kundagrami | 04.02.2015 |
| Kundan Jaiswal | Morphological ,biochemical and molecular characterization of rice ( Oryza sativa L. ) from Bihar and tagging of high Fe and Zn containing genotypes to microsatellite markers. | Prof Tapash Dasgupta | 05.08.2014 |
| Monoranjan Jana | Morpho-physiological screening and development of drought tolerance in rice ( Oryza sativa L. ) through breeding . | Prof Tapash Dasgupta | 02.03.2016 |
| Moushree Sarkar | Breeding for high productive , extra short duration germplasms of mungbean ( Vigna radiata ( L.) Wilezek) and their management for improved storability ,viability , vigour and field performance . | Dr. S.Kundagrami | 18.07.2013 |
| Sanhita Ghosh | Breeding for high yielding genotypes with improved quality in mungbean (Vigna radiata ( L.) Wilezek ) | Dr. S.Kundagrami | 15.09.2014 |
| Project title | Funding agency | Principal investigator | Duration | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Coordinated Research Project in Sesame | I.C.A.R. | P.I.: Prof. T.Dasgupta Co-P.I. : Dr. S.Kundagrami |
From 2015, initially for 5 years. | Rs 57,00,000 yearly with additional grant for infrastructure development and equipments |
| Crop breeding Research Unit. | Agriculture Dept. Govt. of W.B. Status Permanent | P.I : Prof. T.Dasgupta | Permanent | Rs.6,01,241 per year |
| Restructuring rice genotypes for high yield , early duration , high iron and zinc content through advanced plant breeding | D.S.T., Govt. of India | P.I. : Prof. T.Dasgupta Co-P.I.: Dr.S.Kundagrami |
2015-’19 | Rs 14,05,200 |
| Genotypic diversity among genotypes and molecular linkage map construction in sesame | University Grant Commission, New Delhi | P.I : Prof. T.Dasgupta | 2013-17 | Rs.11,31,800 |
| Breeding for development of hybrid rice | Mali Agri Tech | P.I : Prof. T.Dasgupta | 2015- 2018 | Rs 1,00,000 yearly |
| Title of the programme | Principal collaborator of the department | Name and address of the collaborating institution | Principal collaborator of the collaborating institution | Duration of the programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research on low aesenic uptake in rice | Prof. Tapash Dasgupta | University of Aberdeen, Scotland , U.K | Prof. Adam Price | 7 years (2007-2014) |
| Arsenic research | Prof. Tapash Dasgupta | Rothamstat, U.K | Prof. S. McGrath | 2007-2011 |
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| Name of the equipment | Brief description | Funding agency |
|---|---|---|
| Cold centrifuge (3nos.) | Temperature regulated device which spins liquid samples at high speed for separation, purification etc. Different manufacturers are Sigma (-10°C), Hermle Labortechnik GmbH (-4°C), Remi (-4°C) | Govt. of West Bengal |
| UV VIS Spectrophotometer (2 Nos) | Systronics made instrument used for quantitative measurement of material as a function of wavelength in ultraviolet-visible spectral region | Govt. of West Bengal |
| High Precision Balance | Balances of Metler (1mg) and Sartorious (1mg) are used to weigh very little amount of material. | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Vortex (2 Nos) | Device used to mix the reagents of an assay or to mix an experimental sample and a dilutant. Provider Spinix and Remi | CU |
| Digital pH Meter (3 Nos) | Used to check pH of sample / solution. Make: Systronics, Elico | CU |
| Digital EC Meters | Used to check EC of sample / solution. Make: Systronics, | |
| Weighing Balance (2 Nos) | Used for weighing samples. Make: Citizen (0.01gm), Afcoset (0.01gm). | CU |
| Soxlet | Used in Oil Extraction. | |
| Muffle Furnace | Used in ashing of Sample. | |
| Tissue Culture Rack | The rack is used for growth of tissue cultured plants and other tissue culture work in tissue culture room. | |
| Plant Growth Chamber (2 Nos) | Plants are grown in precise control of temperature, light, humidity and other environmental parameters within a closed chamber. | |
| BOD incubator with Shaker (2 Nos) | A device used to grow and maintain microbiological cultures or cell cultures in low temperature incubators. | CU |
| Magnetic Stirrer (2 Nos) | BioLab made device used to dissolve chemicals in liquids by spinning/ rotating in a magnetic field. | CU |
| Distillation Unit (Single & Double) | Device used for water purification by distillation | CU |
| Water Bath (2 Nos) | Alternative method of heating sample by immersing in heated water. Temperature of water can be raised upto 100°C | CU |
| Magnetic Shaker | Shaking made in magnetic field. Make: Tarson | CU |
| Deep Fridge (-20°C) 6 nos | Freezer wheretemperature is maintained -20°C. Make :Voltas | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Deep Fridge (-40°C) | Freezer where temperature is maintained -40°C. Make: ilShinBioBase | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Deep Fridge (-80°C) | Freezer where temperature is maintained -40°C. Make: Remi | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Laminer Air Flow (2 Nos) | Used in tissue culture work and microbial work to avoid contamination by continuous flow of filtered air. | CU |
| Microtome | Device used for slicing plant for anatomical study. Provided by Weswox Optik | |
| Colorimeter (2 Nos) | Systronics manufactured instrument is used for measuring the intensity of colour to determine the concentration of given sample. | CU |
| Vertical Gel System (2 Nos) | System used for the separation of proteins or small DNA molecules in polyacrylamide gels by electrophoresis. Make : BioRad | CU |
| Horizontal Gel System(6 Nos) | Systems used to separate DNA and RNA in agarose gels submerged in running buffer for quick screening such as sample quantification, size determination or PCR amplification detection. Make : BioRad and Tarson | Govt. of West Bengal, CU |
| Light Microscopes (2 Nos) | Instrument used to examine small objects not visible to the naked eye under magnifying lenses and visible light. Manufactured by Olympus and Magnüs. | CU |
| Digital Autoclave (2 Nos) | A strong heated container used for steam sterilization using high pressures and temperatures. | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Gel Documentation Unit (2 Nos) | Instrument used for capturing image and documentation of DNA, RNA and protein suspended within agarose and polyacrylamide gels respectively. Make : UVP and Cell Bioscience | Govt. of West Bengal |
| ThermoCycler (3 Nos) | Instrument used to amplify segments of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction. Make : Eppendorf and Peqlab | Govt. of West Bengal, CU |
| UV Transilluminator (2 Nos) | Protein and DNA banding is observed under white light and UV light respectively. Make : Biotech and Vilber Lourmat | CU, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Nanodrop | ThermoScientific manufactured device quantifies DNA, RNA and Protein. | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Ice Maker | Prepares ice flakes in supply of running water. Make : Vision Scientific | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Ball mill | Retsch made device used to make powder of sample using two small iron balls. | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Plant Hybridisation Unit | Instrument used for hybridization in tissue culture. Make : UVP | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Green House | Reico made room / chamber with transparent roof whereplants are grown in requiring regulated climatic conditions. | Govt. of West Bengal |
| Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer | Product of Agilent Technologies. Used for quantitative determination of chemical elements using the absorption of optical radiation (light) by free atoms in the gaseous state. | Govt. of West Bengal |
| QIAxcel Advance | The QIAxcel Advanced system fully automates sensitive, high-resolution capillary electrophoresis of up to 96 samples per run. DNA fragment analysis of 12 samples can be performed in as little as 3 minutes. Purchased from Qiagen. | Govt. of West Bengal |
Links : www.icar.org.in
Additional information : Syllabus is revised recently and available in the www.caluniv.ac.in
Campus : Ballygunge Science College campus
Address for communication : Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta, 51/2, Hazra Road, Kolkata – 700019
