Dr Pradeep Balkrishnarao Patil, Fellow of the Horticultural Society of India left for his heavenly abode on 14.01.2007 due to a fatal road accident.Dr Patil was born at Nasik on 2nd October, 1956. He did his B.Sc. (Ag.) from Mararthwada Agricultural University, Parbhani in 1974, M.Sc. (Agri.) from Agra University, Agra in 1977 and Ph.D. in 1985 from UAS, Bangalore. He was awarded UNDP Fellowship for his Ph.D. He started his career from CPCRI, Kayangulam in 1978 and was serving as Professor and Head, Dept. of Pomology, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, UAS, Dharwad since 1996 until his death.His research contributions include release of three mango varieties (Khader, Neeleshan and Panchadar Kalsa), one variety each in <italic>jamun</italic> (AJP-85), ber (Dandan) and tomato (Megha). He developed technologies like mycorrhizal use in papaya cultivation, use of <italic>Trichoderma harzianum</italic> in rooting of pomegranate cuttings, CMS techniques for easing rooting in fig, organic and sustainable cultivation of fruit etc. He also standardized rejuvenation techniques in <italic>jamun</italic>, mango, sapota and guava.He had been involved in UG and PG teaching since 1990 and guided 22 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students. Dr. Patil had published 103 research papers, 25 popular articles, 86 papers in international and national symposiums/seminars. He had 11 book chapters and 5 laboratory manuals.The Horticultural Society of India expresses its gratitude to the departed soul and prays the Almighty to give enough strength to grieved family to bear the great loss. The entire horticulture fraternity would miss Dr Patil and remember him for his charming personality and contributions made in the research and development of Horticulture.</sec></body></article></article></body></html>

IJH

Indian Journal of Horticulture

0972-8538

The Horticultural Society of India

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OBITUARIES

Orbituary

62007

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Dr Pradeep Balkrishnarao Patil, Fellow of the Horticultural Society of India left for his heavenly abode on 14.01.2007 due to a fatal road accident.Dr Patil was born at Nasik on 2nd October, 1956. He did his B.Sc. (Ag.) from Mararthwada Agricultural University, Parbhani in 1974, M.Sc. (Agri.) from Agra University, Agra in 1977 and Ph.D. in 1985 from UAS, Bangalore. He was awarded UNDP Fellowship for his Ph.D. He started his career from CPCRI, Kayangulam in 1978 and was serving as Professor and Head, Dept. of Pomology, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, UAS, Dharwad since 1996 until his death.His research contributions include release of three mango varieties (Khader, Neeleshan and Panchadar Kalsa), one variety each in <italic>jamun</italic> (AJP-85), ber (Dandan) and tomato (Megha). He developed technologies like mycorrhizal use in papaya cultivation, use of <italic>Trichoderma harzianum</italic> in rooting of pomegranate cuttings, CMS techniques for easing rooting in fig, organic and sustainable cultivation of fruit etc. He also standardized rejuvenation techniques in <italic>jamun</italic>, mango, sapota and guava.He had been involved in UG and PG teaching since 1990 and guided 22 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students. Dr. Patil had published 103 research papers, 25 popular articles, 86 papers in international and national symposiums/seminars. He had 11 book chapters and 5 laboratory manuals.The Horticultural Society of India expresses its gratitude to the departed soul and prays the Almighty to give enough strength to grieved family to bear the great loss. The entire horticulture fraternity would miss Dr Patil and remember him for his charming personality and contributions made in the research and development of Horticulture.</sec></body></article></article></body></html>