Dr. Chandrakant B. Latpate
Associate Professor of Entomology
VNMKV, Parbhani · Maharashtra, India
Professional Profile
Dr. Chandrakant Bhimrao Latpate is an Associate Professor of Entomology at VNMKV, Parbhani with over three decades of combined experience in teaching, research, extension education, and administration. His primary area of research is Sericulture — specifically silkworm hybrid evaluation, mulberry cultivation, and farmer-level technology transfer across the Marathwada region.
Education
Ph.D. (Agriculture) – Entomology
VNMKV, Parbhani
M.Sc. (Agriculture) – Entomology
VNMKV, Parbhani
B.Sc. (Agriculture)
VNMKV, Parbhani
Professional Experience
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Entomology
VNMKV, Parbhani
Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Entomology
VNMKV, Parbhani
Research Associate
Sericulture Unit
VNMKV, Parbhani
Research Focus
- Evaluation and identification of silkworm hybrids suitable for Marathwada region
- Effect of mulberry varieties on economic traits of bivoltine silkworm hybrids
- Estimation of heterosis in newly evolved hybrids of Bombyx mori L.
- Technology transfer and farmer education in sericulture cultivation
- Insect pest management on mulberry cultivation
Publications Summary
34
Research Articles
40
Popular Articles
03
Books/Booklets
04
Book Chapters
08
Abstracts
03
Tech. Publications
Awards & Recognition
- Central Silk Board Award (2nd Prize) — Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
- Vice Chancellor Appreciation Certificate — VNMKV Parbhani.
- Best Research Presentation — National Seminar on Sericulture Development.
Student Guidance
4
Ph.D. Students
28
M.Sc./M.Tech. Students
32
Total Guided
Extension Activities
- Led RKVY project (₹36 Lakh) on Silkworm Hybrid Cocoon Production (2017–2021)
- Conducted 100+ farmer training programs on sericulture practices
- Field demonstrations across 8 districts of Marathwada
- Regular appearances on Doordarshan Sahyadri for farmer education
- Technology advisory for state sericulture department