PAU prof awarded for developing eco-friendly insect-pest management technologies

Dr Sandeep Singh, principal entomologist (Fruits) at the Department of Fruit Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), was conferred with the “Excellence in Environmental Research Award” by the Abraham Verghese Insect and Nature (AVIAN) Trust in Bengaluru in recognition of his outstanding contributions to developing eco-friendly insect-pest management technologies and rejuvenating historical trees at gurdwaras across the country.

Dr JP Singh, Plant Protection Advisor to the Government of India, and Dr CA Viraktamath, an octogenarian entomologist, conferred the award on him on December 14.

The award specifically acknowledges Singh’s innovative work in developing IPM modules for insect-pests of fruit crops, including PAU Fruit Fly Trap, Termite Trap, Chaffer Beetle Trap, IPM of litchi fruit borer, guava fruit borer and fruit sucking moth and other pests.