Ph.D. (Agricultural Entomology)Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Entomology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Entomology) is a Doctorate Degree Course. The General Educational Eligibility for entering this course is Master Degree in the relevant Branch of Agricultural Sciences / Entomology. The Course is offered with a Minimum Duration of 3 Years (06 Semester). The Tenure of the Course comprises of Course Work (Theoretical) for 06/12 Months & the Research Activity thereafter. During the Course work, the Advanced Scientific Study about the Surveillance, Control & Potential Eradication of Agricultural Insects, Pests and Weeds, Pesticide / Insecticide Formulations, Classification of Insects, Pests & Weeds, Biological Control of Pests & Weeds is offered. The Research Activity includes Integrated Pest Management, Insect Physiology, Insect Ecology, Toxicology of Pesticides, Disaster Management, Plant Protection Techniques, Plant Resistance to Pests, Stored Grain Pest Management Techniques, Crop Processes etc. with variability of the Institution offering the Course.