Devendra Prasad Gupta

Devendra Prasad Gupta
Born Devendra P. Gupta
(1933-01-02)2 January 1933
Bihar, British India
Died 26 December 2017(2017-12-26) (aged 84)
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Cause of death Pneumonia
Residence
Nationality Indian
Alma mater
Known for
Spouse(s) Shiv R. Gupta
Scientific career
Fields
Institutions
Thesis Studies on the host-parasite relationship in the verticillium wilt disease of lucerne (1970)
Doctoral advisor James B. Heale
Doctoral students (~18 in total)
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Devendra Prasad Gupta (/prəˈsɑːd ˈɡʊptə, ˈɡʌp-/ ( listen); 2 January 1933 – 26 December 2017) was an Indian pre-democratic political sufferer, botanist and academician.

Early life and education

Hailing & raised from a family of Vaidhraj commonly termed as olden Ayurvedic physicians, he dynamically partook Indian freedom movements of Civil Disobedience 1942 [1] as a result of which his studies were discontinued for a years. At the age of eleven years he became a member of Congress Seva Dal from 1944 to 1947.[2] During this period he had been trained as a volunteer and subsequently turned out to be the Nayak/comrade of one unit.[3]

He confronted bullets and suffered from gangrenous wound on the lower part of the left leg with bone exposed which temporarily incapacitated him for two months. The wound being stated was caused by the three bullets fired by British soldiers under their contingent military operation at Maheshkhunt , district of Monghyr in August 1942.[4] He was even incarcerated and held as one of the captives led by seizure for a year.

On 24 August 1942 his grandfather Chulhai Sah faced the bullet of a british soldier in a raid at his house for extirpating railway track of Maheshkhunt station and met a martyr death.[5] But in the midst of struggle and persistent hardship of all fellow-Indians they succeeded.

A freedom fighter[6] who had to flee his hometown to avoid arrest for hoisting the Tricolour in his school during the Quit India Movement, joined Ranchi University after a brief stint at the Patna University and University of London.[7]

Professional life

Gupta at 3rd International Verticillium Symposium, University of Bari, Italy 1981

Gupta is former Vice-Chancellor[8][9][10] of Ranchi University.[11][12] He strived for upliftment of local tribes and backward class, under his advise there was establishment of backward class student union.[13] He commenced his academic career as demonstrator (August 1953 – August 1956) and went up to post graduate lecturer (September 1956 – March 1970), reader (April 1970 – January 1984), university professor (February 1984 to till death), principle[14][15][16] (June 1983 – January 1986) under Indian University.[17]Gupta along with two professors co-founded and instituted special branch of Microbiology and Plant Pathology in Ranchi University, PG Department of Botany, currently operating under Institue of Basic and Applied Sciences.[18]

He was associated with many International conventions such as First International Congress of Plant Pathology,[19] held in Imperial College London, International Conference of Phytochemical Society, held in University of Hull, Scarborough, England and many others, exhaustive. He was one of the contributors from India who took part in the deliberation of the 3rd International Symposium[20] on verticillium held on August 1981 in Bari, Italy.[21]

He was ex-councillor of Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi[22] and former member of Bihar Intermediate Education Council, India.[23]

After retirement he served Bethany University, Scotts Valley, California, U.S and other research universities/institutions as an academician and researcher.

Death

Gupta passed away[24] due to Pneumonia with sepsis at his residence in Ranchi on 26th December 2017. He was treated at Medanta hospital for femur fracture and had a prolonged stay in the ICU and Suite for his fluid, electrolyte, blood sugar and BP management.[25] After explained prognosis he was taken up for surgical intervention. He conceived well and was discharged in stable condition on 6 November 2017.

He was again re-admitted with complaint of poor oral intake and oral sensorium and was finally diagnosed with sepsis and pneumonia. He improved and responded well to the treatment, finally was discharged in a healthy state on 20th December 2017. On 26th December 2017 his condition deteriorated and he finally passed away[26] in a peaceful state.[27]

Selected publications

  • Heale, J.B.; Gupta, D.P. (1972). "Mechanism of vascular wilting induced by Verticillium albo-atrum". Transactions of the British Mycological Society. UK: Elsevier. 58: 19. doi:10.1016/S0007-1536(72)80067-6.
  • Heale, J. B.; Gupta, D. P. (1970). "The Utilization of Cellobiose by Verticillium albo-atrum". Journal of General Microbiology. UK: Society for General Microbiology. 63 (2): 175–81. doi:10.1099/00221287-63-2-175. PMID 5534500.
  • Gupta, D. P.; Heale, J. B. (1970). "Induction of Cellulase (Cx) in Verticillium albo-atrum". Journal of General Microbiology. UK: Society for General Microbiology. 63 (2): 163–73. doi:10.1099/00221287-63-2-163. PMID 5534499.
  • Heale, JB; Gupta, DP (1970). "The utilization of cellobiose by Verticillium albo-atrum". Journal of General Microbiology. UK: Society for General Microbiology. 63 (2): 175–81. doi:10.1099/00221287-63-2-175. PMID 5534500.
  • Gupta, D. P. (1984). "Histological Changes During the Verticillium Wilting Syndrome in Susceptible and Tolerant Lucerne Cultivars". Phytopathologia Mediterranea. Firenze University Press. Italy: Mediterranean Phytopathological Union. 23 (2–3): 204. JSTOR 42684710.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1973). "Endopolygalacturonase stimulation in Verticullium albo--atrum. [Wilt, alfalfa]". Indian Phytopathology. XXVI (1): 90–106. National Agricultural Library, Beltsville.
  • Gupta, D. P. (1974). "A Disc Electrophoretic study of the protein of Susceptible, Tolerant and Resistant lucerne with reference to Verticillium wilt". Indian Phytopathology. XXVII (4): 542–548. Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
  • Gupta, D. P. (1975). "A note on endo-Polygalacturonase (endo PG) production by Ozonium taxanum Neel & Waste var. parasiticum Thilm". Indian Phytopathology. XXVIII (4): 543–545. National Agricultural Library, Washington, D.C.
  • Gupta, D. P. (1977). "Purification of in vitro pectolytic enzymes secreted by Verticillium albo-atrum". Indian Phytopathology. XXX (3): 315–319. Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1972). "Host relation in Alternaria early blight of potato;Germination of spore". Journal of Bihar Botanical Society. 1 (1–2): 22–26.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1973). "Photodynamic action on spore and pigment production with reference to speciation in Biotypes of V.ablo-atrum and V.dahliae". Journal of Bihar Botanical Society. 2 (1–2): 39–44.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1974). "The Effect of ultraviolet radiation on spore and pigment production in Biotypes of V.albo-atrum and V.dahliae". Journal of Bihar Botanical Society. 3 (1–2): 26–30.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1972). "Host relation in Alternaria early blight of potato;Role of sugars". Journal of Ranchi University. VIII: 264–270.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1978). "In vitro pectic enzyme production by Verticillium albo-atrum". Botanisk Tidsskrift. Danish Botanical Society. 112 (3–4): 16–18.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1970). "Secretion of Pectic enzymes by Alternaria Solani". The Botanical Magazine, Tokyo. The Botanical Society of Japan. 83 (8–11): 15.
  • GUPTA, DR. D. P. (1969–70). An Introduction to Genetics. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1978). "Secretion of pectic enzymes by Alternaria triticina". Annales de Phytopathologie. Institut national de la recherche agronomique. 9 (1–1): 8–9.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1981). Variation in Strains and Species of Verticillium. International Verticillium Symposium (3rd ed.). Bari, Italy: Deutsche Phytomedizinische Gesellschaft e.V. p. 34.
  • Gupta, D.P. (1981). Histological Changes During the Verticillium Wilting Syndrome in Susceptible and Tolerant Lucerne Cultivars. International Verticillium Symposium (3rd ed.). Bari, Italy: Deutsche Phytomedizinische Gesellschaft e.V. p. 35.
  • Gupta, D. P. (1968). Taxonomy of angiosperms. Asian Pub. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
  • Prasad Gupta, Devendra (1970). Studies on the Host Parasite Relationship in the Verticillium Wilt Disease of Lucerne (Ph.D.). Diss. King's College London. OCLC 731222588.

References

  1. ↑ "C. D. Movement 1942 Participation Testimony (December 19, 1952)". Government of Bihar Political Department Special Section. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Interview by Rudra Biswas". The Telegraph. 10 October 1997. p. 1. Revival Calls for fresh talents.
  3. ↑ "Devendra Prasad Gupta, Vice Chancellor, Ranchi University Testimony From Congress Seva Dal". Congress Seva Dal. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "Prof.( Dr.) Devendra Prasad Gupta, Vice Chancellor, Ranchi University Testimony From Capt. Surapati Ghosh , IMS". Capt. Surapati Ghosh , IMS. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  5. ↑ Chandrayan, Prakash (6 December 1992). "बिहार का रक्तरंजित विद्रोह-4: हर जगह खूनी संघर्ष और शहादते". Prabhat Khabar.
  6. ↑ "INTERVIEW OF THE FORTNIGHT". The Telegraph. 10 October 1997. p. 1. MISSION POSSIBLE: Ranchi University vice-chancellor D.P.Gupta,'Revival Calls for fresh talents'.
  7. ↑ "MISSION POSSIBLE: Ranchi University vice-chancellor D.P.Gupta,'Revival Calls for fresh talents'". The Telegraph. 10 October 1997.
  8. ↑ "आरयू स्टूडेंट्स यूनियन इलेक्शन पर आज हो सकता फैसला". Dainik Jagran inextlive. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  9. ↑ Tenure period of Officials, R.U. Administration
  10. ↑ "Squabble at Ranchi University takes a communal turn". India Today. 10 November 1997.
  11. ↑ "Clamour for IAS as varsity heads". The Telegraph. 7 November 2005
  12. ↑ List of former Vice Chancellors of Ranchi University
  13. ↑ "पूर्व कुलपति के निधन पर शोकसभा". Prabhat Khabar. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  14. ↑ KOC Gumla College administration Ex-Principals
  15. ↑ Principals of Yesteryears from 60's to till date
  16. ↑ Gupta, D.P. "Principals of yesteryears". KOC. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  17. ↑ "Payback time for ex-VC". The Telegraph. 21 December 2003. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  18. ↑ University, Ranchi. "XXXIX All India Conference of The Indian Botnical Society & National Symposium on "New approaches and recent challenges in Botany" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  19. ↑ International Congress of Plant Pathology
  20. ↑ 3rd INTERNATIONAL VERTICILLIUM SYMPOSIUM, University Of Bari, Italy 1981 (28 August 1981)
  21. ↑ "Selected Abstracts of Papers Presented at the 3rd International Verticillium Symposium". Phytopathologia Mediterranea. Firenze University Press. 23: 204. December 1984. ISSN 1593-2095. JSTOR 42684710.
  22. ↑ Society, Indian Phytopathological. "Past Zonal Presidents and Councillors (1948 onwards)". Archived from the original on 20 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  23. ↑ "Sneak preview : The More Precise the Thought, the Bigger the Truth". Daily Excelsior. 8 January 1995. p. 5.
  24. ↑ "Tribute to Dr.Devendra Prasad Gupta". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  25. ↑ "पूर्व कुलपति डॉ डीपी गुप्ता का निधन". Prabhat Khabar. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  26. ↑ "रांची विवि के शिक्षकों ने दि श्रद्धांजलि". Prabhat Khabar. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  27. ↑ "Ex-Vice Chancellor Dr.D.P. Gupta passed away". Prabhat Khabar. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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  • "Alumni classnotes - Orbituaries - Queen Elizabeth College's Professor D P Gupta". Reggie the Lion, KCL UOL.
  • "Members of the Senate". Ranchi University.
  • MEMBERS OF THE R.U. SENATE
  • D.P. Gupta, Testimony From M. L. A., Patna (7 May 1951)
  • Devendra Prasad Gupta, Ranchi University, Testimony From Minister Of Law (9 February 1955)
Academic offices
Preceded by
Krishna K. Nag		 Permanent 25th Vice-Chancellor of the Ranchi University
1996-1997		 Succeeded by
L. C. C. N. Shahdeo
Preceded by
Kamleshwar		 6th Principal of the Kartik Oraon College
1983-1986		 Succeeded by
Jagadish Mishra
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