Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Head of Department  : Dr. R. S. Parmar

Contact                        :  02792-277998

E-mail                          :  rakeshparmar@jau.in 

Faculty Strength (Current Position): 

Sr. No.NameDesignationQualificationSpecializationExperience YearRecognition for M.Sc. /Ph.D. / PG Teaching / GuidingContact details
1Dr.R.S.ParmarAssociate ProfessorPh.D.

Genetics & Plant Breeding;

Seed Science & Technology

13.5

M.Sc./PG Teaching/ Guiding in GPB

And SST

rakeshparmar@jau.in
2Dr.H.M.MovaliyaAssistant ProfessorPh.D.Genetics & Plant Breeding1M.Sc./PG Teaching/ Guiding in GPBhmmovaliya@jau.in

Courses Offered at UG / Others (Odd & Even Sem.) :

(A) Under Graduate Programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. : 

5th Dean
Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1Dr.R.S.Parmar        OddGPB 1.1Introductory Biology1+1
2Dr.R.S.Parmar        EvenGPB 2.2Principles of Genetics2+1
3Dr.R.S.Parmar        OddGPB 3.3Fundamentals of Plant Breeding2+1
4Dr.R.S.Parmar        EvenGPB 4.4Principles of Seed Technology2+1
5Dr.R.S.Parmar        EvenGPB 4.5Intellectual Property Right1+0
6Dr.H.M.MovaliyaOddGPB 5.6Crop Improvement-I1+1
7.Dr.H.M.MovaliyaEvenGPB 6.7Crop Improvement-II1+1
8.Dr.R.S.Parmar /Dr.H.M.Movaliya   EvenELP 8.5Plant Tissue Culture Technique0+10
9.Dr.H.M.MovaliyaOddEnvs.5.1Environmental Studies and Disaster Management (2+1)
6th Dean
Sr. No.Name of FacultyOdd / EvenCourse No.Title of the courseCredit
1Dr.R.S.Parmar        OddGPB 3.1Principles of Genetics2+1
2Dr.R.S.Parmar        EvenGPB 4.2Basic of Plant Breeding2+1
3Dr.H.M.Movaliya   EvenSEC-IIISeed Production and Testing Technology0+2
4Dr.H.M.Movaliya   EvenVAC-IEnvironmental Studies and Disaster Management2+1

Laboratory Facility:

Sr. No.Name of Lab.Facilities
1.Plant Tissue Culture labPlant growth chamber, media room and inoculation room with AC and paneling  wall room
2.See Science and Genetics labWall Paneling  room
3.Practical room Wall Paneling  room

List of Major Equipment / Instruments :

Sr. No.Name of laboratoryName of Equipment / InstrumentNo of Equipment / Instrument
1Plant Tissue Culture lab1.Laminar air flow2
2. pH meter2
3.Digital balance2
4.Refregerator1
5. Auto clave2
6. BOD Incubator1
7. Vacuum oven2
8.Plant Tissue Culture rack9
9. Magnetic stirrer1
10. Vortex1
11. Distillation Unit 
2See Science and Genetics lab1. Seed germinator1
2. Seed dryer1
3. Seed counter1
4. Seed grader1
5. Seed blower2
6.Compound  microscope25

 Farm Facilities:

Sr. No.Name of FacultyArea (hectare)
1Medicinal Plant Nursery0.3 Ha

ELP Facilities : 

Sr. No.Name of Museum/ Exhibition / ELP HallSize (Sq.m)Purpose
1Plant Tissue Culture Lab61.84 m2ELP lab
2See Science & Genetics lab61.84 m2UG lab

 M.Sc. / Ph.D. Students Guided:

(A) Number of students guided by the faculties:

Sr. No.Name of FacultyNo. of students
M.Sc. (Agri.)Ph.D.
1Dr.R.S.Parmar                 4-

Awards received by Faculties

Sr. No.Name of FacultyAwarded byYear
1Dr.R.S.ParmarYoung Scientist Award
Society of Agricultural Research and Social Development, New Delhi
2020
2Dr.R.S.ParmarBest  Teacher Award
Astha Foundation, Meerut, UP
2025
3.Dr.H.M.MovaliyaYoung Plant Breeder Award
GIRISDA
2022