Dr. Chandrakant
B. Latpate
Sericulture Scientist · Researcher · Educator
Over three decades advancing sericulture science — from silkworm biology to technology transfer, farmer empowerment, and academic leadership in Marathwada's agricultural landscape.
Ph.D. Entomology
VNMKV, Parbhani · 1997
Research Articles
Students Guided
Years in Research
Popular Articles
A Career Woven in Silk & Science
Three decades of sericulture research, academic mentorship, and farmer-level technology transfer across Maharashtra's Marathwada region.
Central Silk Board Award
2nd Prize from Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India — for outstanding sericulture technology transfer and extension work.
RKVY Research Project
Led ₹36 Lakh RKVY project on Silkworm Hybrid Cocoon Production across Marathwada (2017–2021).
Commercial Hybrid
Recommended (CSR2×CSR27)×(CSR6×CSR26) for Maharashtra — superior cocoon yield and filament length.
Academic Leadership
Associate Professor at VNMKV with 15 years teaching, 12 years administration, and 24 years extension education.
Student Mentorship
Guided 28 M.Sc./M.Tech and 4 Ph.D. students in entomology and sericulture research.
Publications
34 research articles, 40 popular articles, 3 books, 4 book chapters.
Recent Publications
Selected peer-reviewed research articles from Dr. Latpate's sericulture and entomology portfolio.
Studies on Evaluation and Identification of Bivoltine Silkworm Hybrids (Bombyx mori L.)
The Pharma Innovation Journal
Effect of Feeding Mulberry Variety G-4 on Economic Traits of Bivoltine Silkworm Hybrids
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
Estimation of Heterosis in Newly Evolved Hybrids of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)
Biological Forum – An International Journal
Watch, Learn, Grow
Educational videos, TV interviews, and field demonstrations on sericulture cultivation — directly from Dr. Latpate's Doordarshan appearances and YouTube channel.
Silkworm Disease Management – Doordarshan Sahyadri
Aamchi Maati Aamchi Manse – Cocoon Rearing
Sericulture Success Story – Dyanoba Auchar
Advancing Sericulture Through Science
Connect with Dr. Latpate
For academic collaboration, research inquiries, farmer training programs, or sericulture advisory — reach out directly.