Prof. (Dr.) Ramanath Mohapatra
Professor & Beep Keeping Expert | Dept. Of Entomology
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Lead Entomologist involved in the establishment and strengthening of AICRP on Honey Bees & Pollinators, All India Coordinated Research Project.
Recognized Expert in Apiculture and IPM modules for crops like paddy, cashew, and pulses.
Consultant/Expert for farmer trainings, demonstrations, and extension programs in beekeeping across Odisha.
Resource Person in multiple state-level and national training programs on beekeeping and pest management.
Recognized Teacher & Mentor (Postgraduate level) in Entomology and Apiculture.
Invited Guest / Speaker at various universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras for apiculture and IPM trainings.
🌟 C. Professional Roles / Responsibilities / Other Recognitions
(These are not awards but significant recognitions of expertise and leadership)
Principal Investigator / Co-PI in AICRP projects on Apiculture and Pest Management.
Member of Departmental & University Committees, including academic, research, and extension committees.
Chairman / External Examiner for M.Sc. & Ph.D. evaluations in multiple agricultural universities.
Coordinator for Beekeeping Units, demonstration plots, and outreach programmes.
Developed and standardized Apiculture teaching & practical manuals used for UG/PG students.
Contributor to OUAT’s Extension Activities, including awareness programs on pollination and pesticide safety.
Organized and supervised capacity-building programs for farmers, SHGs, and rural youth on scientific beekeeping.
Actively involved in KVK activities, farmer-field schools, on-farm trials, and technology demonstrations.
Life Member – Entomological Society of India (ESI).
A. Research Publications (APA Style)
Panda, P. N., Nanda, U. K., Rath, L. K., & Mohapatra, R. N. (1987). Safe insecticides for honey bees. Pest Management Society Newsletter, 13.
Panda, P. N., Santakke, B. K., Swain, L. K., & Mohapatra, R. N. (1989). Laboratory studies on the contact toxicity of some insecticides against Apis cerana indica Fabr. Indian Bee Journal, 51(2), 50–52.
Mohapatra, R. N., Patnaik, N. C., Mishra, B. K., & Patnaik, H. P. (1991). Comparative toxicity of some insecticides against brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål) and its predators. Orissa Journal of Agricultural Research, 4(3–4), 239–240.
Patnaik, H. P., Rath, L. K., & Mohapatra, R. N. (1994). Seasonal activities on Campoletis chlorideae in chickpea ecosystem of Northern Orissa. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 22(1), 17–21.
Patnaik, H. P., Mohapatra, R. N., & Rath, L. K. (1995). Screening of promising pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) varieties against gram pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 65(1), 82–83.
Patnaik, H. P., Senapati, B., Rath, L. K., & Mohapatra, R. N. (1995). Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) incidence on mustard—A first report from Orissa, India. Current Agricultural Research, 8(2), 94–96.
📘 B. Conference Abstracts / Symposium Papers (APA Style)
(All from the 4th National Symposium on New Horizons in Pest Management, 2016)
Satapathy, C. R., & Mohapatra, R. N. (2016). Relative toxicity of some novel insecticides against Indian hive bee Apis cerana indica under Odisha conditions. In Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on New Horizons in Pest Management, 181.
Satapathy, C. R., & Mohapatra, R. N. (2016). Field evaluation of new acaricide mixture formulation against mites and borer on okra. In Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on New Horizons in Pest Management, 101.
📗 C. Books (APA Style)
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Practical beekeeping.
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Managed bee pollination.
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Standard operating procedure cum package of practices for advanced apiculture.
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Anusuchita janajati manankara atmanirbhara shilapaain mahumachi palana (Odia booklet).
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Saptapheni mahumachi dala bibhajaranara sarala upaya (Odia booklet).
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Honey: An amazing gift of nature.
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Stingless bee (Tetragonula spp.): A honeybee of different nature.
📙 D. Book Chapters (APA Style)
Jena, B. C., & Mohapatra, R. N. (2006). Integrated management of insect pests in cashew (pp. 386–416). [Book title not provided].
📘 E. Practical Manuals (APA Style)
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Practical manual on apiculture.
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Practical manual on fundamentals of entomology.
📄 F. Literature Publications (Local Language)
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Mahumachhi palana pain suchana (Odia extension leaflet).
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Mahumachhi palana (Odia extension literature).
Mohapatra, R. N. (n.d.). Kaju chasara nutana diganta (Odia extension literature)
