Plant Quarantine

Prof. S.G. Borkar, is an alumni of Indian Agricultural Research Institure New Delhi for his Masters and Doctorate degree in Plant Pathology (1977-1983), a French govt scholar for post-doctorate at INRA, Angers France in 1984, and had his Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) in Plant Pathology in 1999 from Internation University, Washington, USA.He has 130 research publication published over the period of 40 years in 17 foreign and in 39 indian journals besides 5 university publications and 2 book chapters. Presented 29 scientific as well as Lead papers in national and international symposiums; published 7 books including USA publications, 6 patent, developed 4 wheat varieties, 2 documentary films, established 2 laboratories, 2 Museum, mentor 30 students for their masters and doctorate degrees and received 21 national and internation Awards for his contribution including a plant pathogenic klebsiella pneumoniae strain after his name by NCBI,USA.He served in 3 agricultural universities in 2 states of India in various academic, scientific and administrative positions. Lead the wheat research in peninsular india as zonal-cordinator at national level for around 5 years and lead the university in plant pathology as a head of department for 10 years. Had previlage to work as Designated Inspection Authority of Plant Quarantine for Govt of India, for 10 years in Western Maharashtra region under the jurisdiction of Mahatma Phule Agriculture University, Rahuri Maharashtra, India.

• 1. Plant Quarantine and Agriculture Security2.Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) of Invasive Alien Species (IAS)3.Plant Protection Conventions, Guidelines and Their Application for Plant Quarantine4. Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPO) and Their Role in Plant Protection 5.Approaches and Experiences of Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) in Developed and Developing Countries6.Invasive Species Detection Techniques and Management Adopted Around The World7. Bionet and Loops In Management of Invasive Alien Species 8. Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation for Implementation of Phytosanitary Measures 9. Approaches of Biological Control in Invasive Species Management (ISPM): Experiences and Lessons of Using ISPM 310. Information Exchange and The International Phytosanitary Portal.11. Indian Approach TO Restrict Invasive Alien Species Through Plant Quarantine12. Diagnostic Protocols for Regulated Pests13. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Plant Quarantine in India14. Import-Export Procedures15. Quarantine Pest and Diseases for Different Crops/Planting Material For India16. Salvaging of Infested/ Infected Quarantine Material