Dr. S. ALAGAPPAN, Msc (Agri), MBA, Ph.D., **/***, Radhapuram Main Road,
Mobile: 094******** Vadakkangulam - 627 116,
Email:adgpap@r.postjobfree.com Tirunelveli Dist,
Tamil Nadu.
To 06.10.2020
Human Resources Department,
AeroFarm
Chennai
Sub: Application for Business Head - Agri Business AeroFarm – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Dear Sirs,
I wish to furnish my detailed updated resume to your esteemed organisation for the above position since being an Agronomist from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore with a management graduation from Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli having the specialization in Systems and Marketing, over 30 years of vast industrial experience and exposures in turnkey agro projects implementation in India and abroad and agri-inputs marketing particularly on promotion of agro biotech products, bio control agents and organic farming inputs in India.
I have got corporate experience in Paddy contract farming project management from Manindra & Mahindra Ltd, in order to increase the paddy average yield from 2000 kg/acre to 3500 kg/acre in Madurai Dist in Tamil Nadu, based on the success achieved on this project over 800 acres, the same project was floated throughout India under the brand name of Mahindra Krishi Vihar with Mahindra Shubhlabh Services Ltd.
Turnkey Projects Handled:
1.Mahindra Shubhlabh Services Ltd, Contract Farming Rice project.
2.Cassava captive farming project, Nigerian Starch Mills Ltd, Nigeria
3.Massive Landscaping and Afforestation project in Tata Chemicals Ltd. Babrala.
4.Woodbriar Estates Ltd, Plantation Management. The Nilgiris.
5.Maxworth Orchards Ltd, Farms and Orchards Management.
Marketing and Product Development/Business Development activities:
1.Ramcides Chemicals Ltd, Agro biotech products product development.
2.Camson Biotechnologies Ltd, Agro bio tech products marketing and business development.
3.International Panaacea Ltd, Agro biotech products marketing and business development.
4.Green Tech Agro Products Ltd, Agro biotech products marketing and product promotion.
5.Indofil Chemicals Ltd, Agrochemicals products promotion and sales promotion.
Looking forward to hear the best from your end at early.
Yours faithfully,
Dr.S.ALAGAPPAN
encl: updated resume
1. Educational Qualifications from Class X onwards in chronological order:
Sl.No
Examination Passed/
Degree (or) Diploma Awarded
University/Board/
Institution Studied
Year of
Passing
Class or
Grade
Subjects
offered
1
Ph. D (Agronomy)
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2015
9.02/10.00
90.02%
Agronomy
2
National Eligibility Test (NET)
Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) & Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi
2013
NET
Qualified
Professional Subject Agronomy
3
National Eligibility Test (NET)
Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) & Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi
1992
NET
Qualified
Professional Subject Agronomy
4
M. Sc.(Agronomy)
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
1990
3.59/4.00
81.80%
Agronomy
5
B.Sc.(Agriculture)
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
1987
3.33/4.00
76.60%
Agriculture
6
Certificate in Computing (CIC)
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
2002
61.80%
MS Office & Computer Applications
7
M.B.A
Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli,
2000
62.40%
Systems & Marketing
8
PGDMM
Pondicherry University,
Pondicherry
1998
64.80%
Marketing Management
9
COMET-SWIFT
National Institute of Information Technology, Chennai
1995
59.90%
MS Office & Internet Applications
10
PGPEE
Indian Institute of Ecology & Environment, New Delhi
1994
58.40%
Ecology & Environment
11
PGDBM
Management Studies Promotion Institute, New Delhi
1994
75.40%
Business Management
12
H.S.C
St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Palayamkottai, Board of Higher Secondary Education, Tamil Nadu
1983
74.08%
Tamil, English,
Maths, Physics,
Chemistry& Biology
13
S.S.L.C
St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Palayamkottai, Board of Secondary Education, Tamil Nadu
1981
84.20%
Tamil, English,
Maths, Science,
History & Geography
2. Details of Employment including present one ( present at the beginning)
( Excluding the PG and Ph.D study period)
Sl.
No.
Name of the Employer
Post
Held
Pay Drawn Particulars
Period of
employment
Y
M
D
From
To
1
The Indian Agriculture College, Raja Nagar,
Radhapuram - 627 111, Tirunelveli Dist.
Professor of Agronomy
Rs.82000.00
Per month
26.09.2019
Till Date
00
12
03
2
Sri Athi Kumargurubara
Swamigal Government Girls
Higher Secondary School,
Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin Dist
Agricultural Instructor
Rs. 58702
per month
15.07.2015
18.09.2019
04
02
15
3
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Period for doing
Ph.D in Agronomy
Registered as Regular Student
Aug, 2011
June, 2015
03
10
00
4
Sri Athi Kumargurubara
Swamigal Government Girls
Higher Secondary School,
Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin Dist
Agricultural Instructor
Rs. 26500
per month
19.01.2009
04.09.2011
02
07
16
5
Shree Ramcides Chemicals
Limited, T. Nagar, Chennai
Product
Development
Manager- South
Rs.6.50 lakhs
per annum
07.01.2008
25.10.2008
00
09
19
6
Camson Biotechnologies
Limited, Bangalore
Regional Manager
Rs.3.60 lakh
per annum +
Rs. 1.40 lakh as
Annual Benefits
07.02.2006
31.12.2007
01
10
24
7
Nigerian Starch Mills Ltd
(An Overseas Assignment)
in Nigeria
Farm Manager
US$ 2500
per month
03.03.2005
04.01.2006
00
10
01
8
International Panaacea
Limited, New Delhi
Area Marketing Manager
Rs.2.80 lakhs per annum
01.11.2002
01.03.2005
02
04
01
9
Mahindra Shubhlabh
Services Limited, Mumbai
(An unit of Mahindra &
Mahindra Limited)
Agri Centre Manager
Rs.3.20 lakhs per annum
02.05.2000
29.09.2001
01
04
28
10
Green Tech Agro Products
Private Limited,
Ram Nagar, Coimbatore
Marketing Manager
RS.1.25 lakhs per annum
21.05.1996
29.04.2000
03
11
09
11
Gajalakshmi Enterprises,
Coimbatore.(Woodbriyar
and Susex Estates in
Guddalur. (The Nilgiris).
Assistant
Manager - Plantations
Rs.1.00 lakh per annum
17.08.1995
27.03.1996
00
07
11
12
Maxworth Orchards
(India) Limited, Chennai.
Farm Manager
Rs.8000
per month
02.05.1994
01.04.1995
00
11
00
13
Voltas International
Limited, Mumbai.
(An Unit of Tata Enterprise)
Horticulture
Officer
Rs.5000.
per month
01.02.1991
30.04.1994
03
03
00
14
Rashtriya Vriksha Mitra
Sahyog Ltd, Anand
(A subsidiary unit of NDDB)
Junior Project Officer
Rs.3500
per month
06.10.1990
31.01.1991
00
03
26
15
Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University, Coimbatore
Period for
post graduation
Did M.Sc. (Ag)
in Agronomy
Registered as Regular Student
July 1988
July1990
02
01
00
16
The Scientific Fertilizer &
Company Ltd, Coimbatore
(For Indofil Chemicals)
Technical Representative
Rs.1250
per month
24.08.1987
24.05.1988
00
10
01
Total
Service
30
09
05
3. a) Books Publications : (Books with ISBN No.)
Sl.No
Title
Author(s)
Year of
Publication
Publisher
ISBN No.
1
Modern Gist of Agronomic Explorer
S.Alagappan
G.Mariappan
T.Saravanan
2013
Thannambikkai Publishers
978-93-81102-75-6
2
General Agriculture
S.Alagappan
G.Mariappan
B.Venudevan
2012
Parmar Publishers and Distributors
***-**-****-419-8
3
Seed Science and Technology at a Glance
S.Alagappan
G.Mariappan
V.Vijayalakshmi
2013
Parmar Publishers and Distributors
978-81-925875-7-8
4
Objective Plant Pathology
S.Alagappan
T.Saravanan
Phool Chand
2013
Parmar Publishers and Distributors
978-81-925875-5-4
5
Objective Agricultural Extension
S.Alagappan
G.Mariappan
K.C.Siva Balan
2013
Parmar Publishers and Distributors
978-81-925875-6-1
4. b) Book Chapters : (with ISBN Nos.)
Sl.No
Name of the Book
Title of the Chapter
Publisher
Year
1
Global Vision on Food Security
ISBN:978-93-83083-08-4
Cropping Systems to Address Fuel and Energy Needs
Excellent Publishing House, New Delhi
2013
2
Global Vision on Food Security
ISBN:978-93-83083-08-4
Integrated Approaches in Crop Simulation Modeling Needs, Challenges and Limitations
Excellent Publishing House, New Delhi
2013
3
Global Vision on Food Security
ISBN:978-93-83083-08-4
Forest Fire Detection and Management by using Remote Sensing and GIS
Excellent Publishing House, New Delhi
2013
4
Global Vision on Food Security
ISBN:978-93-83083-08-4
Biofortification for Agricultural Crops towards Food Security
Excellent Publishing House, New Delhi
2013
5
Global Vision on Food Security
ISBN:978-93-83083-08-4
Current Scenario of Organic Farming in India
Excellent Publishing House, New Delhi
2013
6
Food Security Issues and Concerns
ISBN: 978-93-80657-84-4
Climate Change and Food Security- Agronomic Mitigation Strategies
Shanlax Publications
Madurai
2013
7
Food Security Issues and Concerns
ISBN: 978-93-80657-84-4
Importance of Organic Farming towards Sustainable Agriculture in India
Shanlax Publications
Madurai
2013
8
Probiotics in SustainableFood Production: Current Status and Future Prospects Vol.2
Probiotics in Food Production
ISBN: 978-93-82338-505
Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture in India
BONFRINGTM
2013
9
Proceedings of the first Agricultural Graduates Student
C onference 2013 on Food Safety and Food Security : ISBN:***-**-****-066-2
Studies on intercropping of green manure Sesbania rostrata in
rice-rice cropping system
MASU,TNAU
2013
10
Uzhavum Unavum
( Valar Thamilzhil Ariviyal) 2013
21st Science Tamil National Symposium Proceedings : ISBN:978-93-81102-60-2
'Angaga Velaanmyin Arputhangal' in Tamil
Thannambikkai Publishers
2013
11
Proceedings of International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM-2014)
Drought Management
CWRDM,
Kozhikode,
Kerala
2014
12
Proceedings of International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM-2014)
Agronomic Biofortification for Agricultural Crops towards
food security
CWRDM
Kozhikode,
Kerala
2014
13
Proceedings of International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM-2014)
Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for artificial recharge zone in Sivaganga District,
Tamil Nadu, India
CWRDM,
Kozhikode,
Kerala
2014
5 . Research Articles (Enclose reprints mentioning NAAS rating)
i.
International (No.)
11
ii.
National (No.)
16
5.a). Research articles published in reputed International Journals: [With SCOPUS, Thomson Reuters (ISI), Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Science Citation Index (SCI)].
[1] Sankaramoorthy Alagappan and Rangasamy Venkitaswamy, 2019. Impacts of different sources of organic manures on soil physico-chemical properties, nutrient balance and yield of rice- greengram
cropping sequence under organic farming. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Science (SSRG-IJAES). Vol.6, Issue 4 - July-Aug 2019, pp. 65-85. [Scopus Indexed]
[2] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2017.Comparative study of organic manures with recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) and integrated nutrient management (INM) on dry matter production and grain yield in rice-greengram cropping system. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems. (Special Issue 18): 2011 – 2019. [Scopus Indexed]
[3] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2017. Influence of different sources of organic manures on soil available micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu), crop uptake and yield of rice-greengram cropping sequence under organic farming. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems. (Special Issue 18): 2092-2108. [Scopus Indexed]
[4] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2016. Impact of different sources of organic manures comparison with RDF and INM on growth, yield and quality of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivar CO(R) 48 under organic farming. Advances in Environmental Biology. 10(3): 81-92. [Scopus Indexed]
[5] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2016. Physiological parameters, leaf nitrogen content on grain yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) as affected by different sources organic manures in comparison with TRRI practice, RDF and INM under site-specific organic farming condition. Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences.10(2): 183-188. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
[6] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2016. Physiological parameters, leaf nitrogen content, nitrogen use efficiencies on grain yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) as affected by different sources organic manures in comparison with TRRI practice, RDF and INM under site-specific organic farming condition. American-Eurasian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 10(1): 38-46. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
[7] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2016. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with TRRI practice, RDF and INM on growth, yield and soil enzymatic activities of rice-greengram cropping system under site-specific organic farming situation. American- Eurasian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 10(2): 1-8. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
[8] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2016. Yield and economics of rice-greengram cropping system in relation to site-specific organic nutrient management with different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 10(1): 537-541. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
[9] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Development of SPAD values for rice variety CO(R)48 while using various sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM at different growth stages of rice for attaining optimum yield. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 9(35): 122-125. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
[10] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with TRRI practice, RDF and INM on growth, yield and soil microbial populations in rice-greengram cropping system. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 9(35): 174- 181. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
[11] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF, INM and TRRI practice on growth, yield, quality and economics of rice-greengram cropping system. Journal of Applied Sciences Research. 11(22): 146-154. [Impact Factor, SJIR Index, H Index and Thomson Reuters].
5. b). Research articles published in reputed Indian Journals: (With NASS Ratings)
[1] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2014. Performance of different sources of organic manures with INM and RDF on tiller production, dry matter production, grain and straw yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Trends in Biosciences. 7(22): 3588-3596. (NASS Rating : 3.94).
[2] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2014. Performance of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on growth, yield and economics of rice-greengram cropping system. Trends in Biosciences. 7(22): 3597-3605. (NASS Rating : 3.94).
[3] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on growth and yield of rice-greengram cropping system. The Ecoscan. 9(1&2) : Supplement on Rice : 225-230. (NASS Rating : 5.07).
[4] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Performance of different sources of organic manures with RDF and INM on tiller production, dry matter production, grain and straw yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) The Ecoscan. 9(1&2): Supplement on Rice: 905-910. (NASS Rating : 5.07).
[5] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitawsamy, 2015. Development of SPAD values for rice variety CO(R)48 while using various sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM at different growth stages of rice for attaining optimum yield. Progressive Research - An International Journal. Vol. 10 (Special-II): 837-840. (NASS Rating: 3.84).
[6] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on the growth, yield and quality of rice (Oryza sativa L.) c.v. CO(R)48. Progressive Research - An International Journal. Vol. 10 (Special- II): 841-849. (NASS Rating: 3.84).
[7] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Impact of different sources of organic manures with INM and RDF on growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Annals of Plant and Soil Research. 17(Special Issue): 269-272. (NASS Rating: 4.39).
[8] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2015. Effect of different sources of organic manures with RDF and INM on growth, yield and economics of rice-greengram cropping system. Annals of Plant and Soil Research. 17(Special Issue): 327-332. (NASS Rating: 4.39).
[9] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2016. Performance of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on nutrient uptake, nutrient balance and soil properties in rice-greengram cropping sequence. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 12(2): 326-334. (NASS Rating: 4.82).
[10] Alagappan, S., R.Venkitaswamy and Mariappan.G. 2016. Impact of Physiological parameters, leaf nitrogen content, on grain yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) with different sources organic manures in comparison with TRRI Practice, RDF and INM under site-specific organic farming condition. International Journal of Bio Resource and Stress Management, Vol 7 (Special Issue 6): 330-335. (NASS Rating : 4.65).
[11] Alagappan, S., Venkitaswamy, R. and Mariappan, G. 2017. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on growth, yield, system productivity, nutrient status and economics in rice- greengram cropping system. Agric. Update – An International Journal, Vol 12.TECHSEAR (Special Issue 1): 145-153 (NASS Rating: 4.38).
[12] Alagappan, S., Venkitaswamy, R. and Mariappan, G. 2017. Developing better organic nutrient management package for the rice variety Co(R)48 under site specific organic farming condition in comparison with RDF and INM practices. Agric. Update – An International Journal, Vol 12.TECHSEAR (Special Issue 1): 154-172 (NASS Rating: 4.38).
[13] Alagappan, S., Venkitaswamy, R. and Mariappan, G. 2017. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on important growth and yield parameters of rice variety CO(R) 48 with derived correlation and regression equations under site-specific organic farming condition. Agric.Update - An International Journal, Vol 12.TECHSEAR (Special Issue 1I)): 328-342 (NASS Rating: 4.38).
[14] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2017. Physiological parameters, leaf nitrogen content, nitrogen use efficiencies and grain yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) as affected by different sources organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM under site-specific organic farming condition. Agric.Update - An International Journal, Vol 12.TECHSEAR (Special Issue V1I)): 2044-2066 (NASS Rating: 4.38).
[15] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2017. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with RDF and INM on important quality parameters of rice variety CO(R)48 with yield and derived correlation and regression equations under site-specific organic farming condition. Agric.Update - An International Journal, Vol 12.TECHSEAR (Special Issue I1I)): 001-017 (NASS Rating: 4.38).
[16] Alagappan, S and R.Venkitaswamy, 2018. Impact of different sources of organic manures in comparison with TRRI practice, RDF and INM on growth, yield, soil microbial populations and enzymatic activities in rice-greengram cropping system under site-specific organic farming situation. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, (Special Issue-6): 165-178 (NASS Rating : 5.38). [Thomson Reuters Indexed]
5. c). Popular articles (enclosed reprints)
i.
in Magazines (No.)
Monthly Agricultural Magazines
Agrobios News Letter : 08
Indian Farmer : 11
ii.
in Newspapers (No.)
Agri Doctor Digital Daily : 01
c). Popular articles / Extension leaflets/Folders/Brochures /Radio Talk / TV Programmes
1
Alagappan. S., 2018. Biofortication of agricultural crops towards food security. Indian Farmer,
(A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2018, pp. 278- 283.
2
Alagappan. S., 2018. Current scenario of organic farming in India. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2018, pp. 284-288.
3
Alagappan. S and Dr. R. Venkitaswamy., 2018. Crop simulation modelling in Agriculture. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2018, pp. 321-326.
4
Alagappan. S., 2018. Climate change and food security. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 6, June 2018, pp. 656-661.
5
Alagappan. S., 2018. Latest developments in crop management. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 6, June 2018, pp. 675-680.
6
Alagappan. S., 2018. Remote sensing applications in precision Agriculture. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2018, pp. 852- 857.
7
Alagappan. S., 2018. Salt stress injury and resistance mechanism in plants. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 8,August 2018, pp. 858- 864.
8
Alagappan. S., 2018. Remote sensing and GIS application on Forest fire detection and management Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2018, pp. 879-893.
9
Alagappan. S., 2018. Green Manuring on Crops. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2018, pp. 894-905.
10
Alagappan. S., 2018. Potentials of organic farming towards sustainable agriculture in India. . Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 12, December 2018, pp. 1438-1442.
Alagappan. S., 2018. Allelopathy and annidation in cropping system. Indian Farmer, (A Monthly Agricultural Magazine) ISSN 2394-1227, Volume 5, Issue 12, December 2018, pp. 1443-1446.
12
Alagappan, S., December, 2017. Organic Manures and Biofertilizers - As source of nutrients for Organic farming (A case study on organic rice- pulse (greengram) cropping system). Agrobios News Letter, XVI(7): 34-35.
13
Alagappan, S., February, 2018. Hyperspectral remote sensing applications in agriculture. Agrobios News Letter, XVI(9): 35-37.
14
Alagappan, S., March, 2018. Agricultural Planning & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) by Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems ( GIS). Agrobios News Letter, XVI(10): 42-43.
15
Alagappan, S., April 2018. Basics in dry land agriculture. Agrobios NewsLetter, XVI(11): 29-31.
16
Alagappan, S., January 2019, Characteristics of crop ideotype for rice, wheat, maize, cotton and red gram. Agrobios NewsLetter, XVII(08): 24-26.
17
Alagappan, S., March 2019. Inter and mixed cropping for irrigated and dry lands. Agrobios News Letter, XVII(10): 34-36.
18
Alagappan, S., April 2019. Green manure crops. Agrobios News Letter, XVII(11): 42-44.
19
Alagappan, S., May 2019. Current scenario of organic farming in India. Agrobios News Letter, XVII(12): 33-35.
20
Popular articles: (Published in News Papers)
Alagappan, S., 2017. Vermi-compost Preparation (Tamil). Agri Doctor Digital Daily, 27th October, 2017. pp. 2.
6. Medals, Awards and Fellowships obtained (Local / National / International)
Sl. No.
Name of the Award
Sponsor
01
Recipient of Former Registrar Dr.P. Subbian award for the Best Ph.D Thesis in Rice Agronomy for the year 2016. (With Gold Medal).
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
02
Recipient of Former Indian President Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam award for Scientific Excellence - 2017.
Marina Labs, 14, Kavya Gardens, NT Patel Road, Nerkundram, Chennai.
03
Best Library User Award for the year 2014.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
04
Best Doctoral Dissertation Award for outstanding contribution in Agronomy.
GKV, Society, Agra (UP). 2015.
05
Agri Award for outstanding contribution in Agronomy
GKV Society, Agra (UP. 2015.
06
Science communication for Agri- Innovation award in Agronomy
GKV Society, Agra (UP). 2015.
07
Scientist Associate Award
Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad. (SSDAT- 2014).
08
Best paper presentation award from International Conference
International conference on Global Vision 2020.
09
Best paper presentation award from
National Seminar
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram. 2015.
10
Best paper presentation award
Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad. (EOCBASM - 2014).
11
Best oral presentation award from
National Conference
National conference RAINFED-2015 by GKV society, Agra (UP).
12
Best paper presentation award from International Conference, March 2017.
ICSME, IOSRD, Trivandrum
13
Best paper presentation award from International Conference, September 2017.
ICFTEB, IOSRD, New Delhi
* (Copies of Proof should be enclosed)
7. Additional Responsibilities
Nature of work
Period
Y
M
D
From
To
Nigerian Starch Mills
Limited(An Overseas
Assignment ) in Nigeria as
Farm Manager
03.03.2005
04.01.2006
0
10
01
Gajalakshmi Enterprises,
Coimbatore.(Woodbriyar
and Susex Estates in
Guddalur. The Nilgiris). as
Assistant Manager Plantations
17.08.1995
27.03.1996
0
07
11
Maxworth Orchards
(India) Limited, Chennai. as
Farm Manager
02.05.1994
01.04.1995
0
11
00
Voltas International
Limited, Mumbai.
(An Unit of Tata Enterprise) as
Horticulture Officer for Landscaping and Afforestation Project Management
01.02.1991
30.04.1994
3
03
00
Rashtriya Vriksha Mitra
Sahyog Ltd, Anand
(A subsidiary unit of NDDB) as Junior Project Officer for Afforestation Project
06.10.1990
31.01.1991
0
03
26
Mahindra Shubhlabh
Services Limited, Mumbai
(An unit of Mahindra &
Mahindra Limited)
Contract farming project on rice as
Agri Centre Manager
TOTAL
02.05.2000
29.09.2001
1
04
28
07
04
06
8. (a) Seminars/Conferences/ attended and papers presented.
(Copies of Proof should be enclosed)
Sl.No
Name of the Conference
Organized by
Period During
Papers/Posters Presented
1
Global Vision on Food Security - 2020
Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust & St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai
3 & 4th May 2013
Cropping Systems to Address Fuel and Energy Needs
2
Global Vision on Food Security - 2020
Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust & St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai
3 & 4th May 2013
Integrated Approaches in Crop Simulation Modeling Needs, Challenges and Limitations
3
Global Vision on Food Security - 2020
Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust & St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai
3 & 4th May 2013
Biofortification for Agricultural Crops towards Food Security
4
Global Vision on Food Security - 2020
Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust & St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai
3 & 4th May 2013
Climate Change and Food Security-Agronomic Mitigation Strategies
5
Global Vision on Food Security - 2020
Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust & St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai
3 & 4th May 2013
Current Scenario of Organic Farming in India
6
Probiotics in Sustainable Food Production: Current Status and Future Prospects
Gandhigram Rural Institute,
(Deemed University), Dindigul
15&16th March 2013
Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture in India
7
Proceedings of the first Agricultural Graduates Student Conference 2013 on Food Safety and Food Security
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
02 & 03rd
May
2013
The vegetative propagation of green manure Sesbania rostrata in increasing rice yield with different fertilizer levels under rice based intercropping system.
(Poster Presentation)
8
Food Explore'13. A National level Symposium on Sustainable food systems for food security and Nutrition
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute Coimbatore
20 & 21st
Sept.
2013
Agronomic Biofortification for Agricultural Crops towards food security.
(Poster Presentation)
9
Issues and Strategies of Nutrient Management in Crops
International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
6th
Dec. 2013
One Day Training program attended at DCM,
Dept of Agronomy, TNAU, Coimbatore
10
International conference on Conventional & Non-Conventional Organic Inputs in Agriculture
Wherever the Need India Services, Puthucherry, Annamalai University, Chidambaram & Center for Sustainable Development, Cuddalore
16 &17th
August
2013
Ecological farming as a mitigation strategy for changing climate
11
International conference on Conventional & Non- Conventional Organic Inputs in Agriculture
Wherever the Need India Services, Puthucherry, Annamalai University, Chidambaram & Center for Sustainable Development, Cuddalore
16 &17th
August
2013
Organic farming market opportunities and challenges in India
12
Regional Science Congress on Science for shaping the future of India
Indian Science Congress Association and Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
15 & 16th
Dec.
2012
Potentials of Organic Farming towards Sustainable Agriculture in India
13
21 st Science Tamil National Symposium
'Tamilal