FIELD VISIT

 Eri Silkworm Seed Production Centre (ESSPC)

On 22nd September, 2017 students of entomology, M.Sc. 3rd semester USTM visited Eri Silkworm Seed production centre (ESSPC), Bongara to acquire first hand knowledge on eri seed production. Mr. B. B. Singha, Senior Scientist, CSB on his introductory session mentioned about increasing demand of erisilk in the world and huge employment generation potential in this sector. He also mentioned that their centre is not able to fulfill the increasing demands of eri silk farmers. On his guidance students got the idea about seed cocoons preservation, Emergence of adult moth from cocoon, observed Dark Coupling boxes and decoupled female moth laying eggs on kharika. Mr Singha also demonstrated Fujiwara method for detection of Pebrine spore and identifying characters of the spore. By this visit students got practical exposure and also acquire knowledge about latest development and trends in sericulture. Students were accompanied by Senior Prof. (Dr) Rashmimala kakoti and Mrs Alika Borphukan Borah

Zoological Survey of India, Shillong:

Students of Dept. of Zoology, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) completed two days (23rd & 24th March, 2018) visit at Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), Shillong, on Study of Insect. Mr. Amit Rana, Senior Zoologist, ZSI, contributedduring the program by taking two theory classes & one practical class.

Manas National Park:

Field Trip for M.Sc. Zoology 2nd Semester students was arranged at Manas National Park on 5th and 6th of May, 2018. Accommodation for the entire team was arranged at Smiling Tusker Elephant Camp, Bashbari, a place very adjacent to the core area of the National Park where students can understand the various field conditions amidst nature. A very hectic schedule was organised viz., Jeep safari, explanation of various habitats, documentary session, wild trail along with demonstration of survey techniques like Quadrate sampling, Line Transect, Belt Transect, Acoustic survey followed by Bird watching. Interactive session was also held to identify various organisms sighted during the entire field study. A considerable number of fauna was recorded including Arthropoda, Amphibia, Reptiles, Aves and Mammalia.