The scholars also researched on strategies for controlling the diseases in tomato and sugarcane crops.
Tando Jam
Two scholars of Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam – Mr. Gulbahar Sipio and Miss Bina Khanzada were awarded PhD degree after they presented copies of their dissertation to the Vice Chancellor on Wednesday.
Gulbahar Pussio, who researched on diseases of Tomato and Bina Khanzada on sugarcane diseases, at different departments of Faculty of Crop Protection were approved for their PhD degree. They have also researched on strategies for controlling the diseases in Tomato and Sugarcane crops.
Gulbhar Sipio, a scholar of department of Plant Pathology conducted his PhD research on “Investigations on Fusarum wilt of Tomato caused by Fusarium oxysporum and their management” and Bina Khanzada, scholar of the Department of Entomology of the same faculty, conducted her PhD research on “Potential of parasitoid, Cotesia flavipes for population management of stem borer in Sugarcane”.
In the light of research work done by both scholars, the Board of Advanced Studies recommended for awarding PhD degree. Both scholars handed over copies of their dissertation to Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Fateh Marri said that basic research conducted in universities would benefit the common farmer and agriculture therefore scholars should ensure that the benefits of this research reaches to the farmers during their careers.
Supervisors of both the scholars and related experts including faculty dean Dr. Jan Muhammad Marri, Dr. Allah Wadhayo Gadahi, Dr. Mubeen Lodhi, Dr. Imtiaz Nizamani, Dr. Manzoor Abro, Dr. Imran Khatri, Dr. Bhai Khan Solangi, Dr. Irfan Gilal. Dr. Ibrahim Khaskheli and others were also present. (PR)
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