DR. DEVENDRA PAL SINGH (FPSI, ****; FSMP, ****; FISPP, 1999)

Former Principal Scientist and Head (Crop Protection Programme)

ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research,

Address: Flat No. 811, ATS Greens Village, Sector 93A, NOIDA, U.P. 201305, India, 941**-***** (Mobile), Email: adjyxi@r.postjobfree.com

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Born: 01/07.1957, Indian

Home (Permanent): C13, Gamma I, Greater NOIDA, Dist. Gautam Budha Nagar, U. P. India

Academic and professional Summary

Post Graduate in Botany, Doctorate degree in Agriculture (Plant Pathology) and Master degrees in Business Administration”.

Possess strong communication, liaison and organizational skills, rich international field experience in managing agricultural research and development (35 years)

Performed internationally and managed projects and programmes dealing with food security and aiming to end hunger, minimize malnutrition and poverty.

Team Leader and Coordinated Crop Protection Programmes of cereals for two decades.

Effective team leader, station head, worked in diverse teams, independently managed research projects and coordinated AICRPs.

Organised scientific meets. Liaison with different stakeholders.

Experienced capacity builder, collaborator and proposer for donor funded projects and consultancies.

Proven capacity builder.

Teacher, guide, examiner, guest speaker, expert in Botany, Plant Protection

Education:

Level

Year of passing

Institute/

University

Subject(s) with major field

Class/ Division/ Grade

Graduation (B.Sc.)

1978

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, India

Botany, Zoology, Chemistry

Ist Div.

Masters (M.Sc.)

1980

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, India

Botany, specialization in Plant Pathology

Ist Div. with Univ. merit certificate

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

1985

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India

Plant Pathology (Major),Agronomy (Minor)

Ist Div.

PG Diploma in HRM

1991

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India

HRM

Ist Div.

M.B.A.

2003

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India

Human Resource Management

Ist Div.

Trainings attended

Duration of training

Title of the training and name of the institution

Period

From (DD/ MM /YYYY)

To (DD /MM/YYYY)

10-20 days duration

“Wheat Pathology” from ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal, India

30/03/1992

10/04/1992

“Biodiversity of microbes and invertebrates” IARI, New Delhi, India

26/10/1993

03/11/1993

“Technology Diplomacy” CUTS, Dept of Science and Technology, Jaipur, India

04/10/2010

08/10/2010

21 to 89 days duration

“Computer uses and Dbase management” from Devi Ahilyabai Univ. Indore, M. P. India

08/04/1991

28/04/1991

“Standardization of stem rust note taking and evaluation of germplasm with emphasis on emerging threats of yellow rust and leaf rust” CIMMYT, KARI Research Station, Njoro, Kenya

26/09/2011

07/10/2011

“Biochemical and molecular biology advanced techniques” from CAS, Div. of Biochemistry, IARI, New Delhi, India

18/11/2008

08/12/2008

3 months or more

26th foundation course on “Agricultural Research Project Management” from National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, India, Got A Grade.

10/08/1987

01/01/1988

Service Records:

Designation

Pay Scale/

Pay Band with Grade Pay/Research Grade Pay

Major discipline of work experience

Nature of work

Organization

Institute

Place of posting

Period

From

(DD/MM/ YYYY)

To

(DD/MM/ YYYY)

Sr. Consultant (Freelancer)

150000 Fixed

Farm soloutions, Risk mitigation

Yield assurances in crops

POPs of crops, weather services and farm solutions to farmers for minimizing risks and yield assurance services. Identification of digital pics for diseases and insect pests and solutions to these.

Crops

WRMS, Gurugram

Home based

01/07/2019

Contd.

National Consultant (Crops)

Rs. 89000 Fixed

Planning, Coordination with states, organiser

Planning of work for NFSM with states, implementation, coordination with ministries, organizing conferences related to food security in India

DAC &Fw, MoA &FW Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi

MoA&FW, New Delhi

New Delhi

01/07/2017

14/07/2020

Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) and Principal Investigator (Crop protection programme)

Rs. 37,400-67,000

Research Management, Coordination, Extension

Coordinating the Crop Protection Programme of AICWBIP, Conducting research on host resistance against diseases, survey and surveillance of major diseases and pests and IPM

ICAR

ICAR-

IIWBR

Karnal

Karnal

22.07.2016

Contd.

Coordinator

Rs. 37,400-67,000 +FCA

Management, Coordination, Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning, Implementation of Plan, Research, Project Review, Management, Coordination, training

High Commission of India working for MOA, Government of Guyana

Guyana Rice Development Board, Rice Research Station, Burma, Guyana

George-town

09/07/2014

21/07/2016

Institutional Specialist in Agricultural Research

Rs. 37,400-67,000 +FCA

Management, Coordination, Strategic Planning, Crop Improvement

Strategic Planning, Implementation of plan, Research, Project Review, Management, Coordination, training

High Commission of India working for MOA, Government of Guyana

National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, Mon Repos, Guyana

Mon Repos

09/07/2012

08/07/2014

Principal Scientist

Rs. 37,400-67,000

Research, Coordination, Institutional building

Associated with coordination of

AICWBIP, Research on management of wheat and barley diseases, activities related to Institutional Management

ICAR

ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal

Karnal

15/05/2006

03/07/2012

Sr. Scientist

Rs. 120**-*****

Research, Coordination, Farm Management

Coordinated Barley Crop Protection Program at National level, Did Research on wheat and barley pathology, Managed IIWBR research and seed farm .Visiting scientist at UCL Belgium

ICAR

ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal, CIMMYT/UCL

Karnal,

UCL Belgium

15/05/1998

14/05/2006

Scientist (SS)

Rs. 10,000-15,200

Research & Coordination

Associated with coordination of Plant Pathology Programme of Wheat and Coordinated barley pathology of AICBIP.

ICAR

ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal

Karnal

20/07/1991

&

09/03/1998

13/02/1994

&

14/05/1998

United

Nations Specialist

Rs. 120**-***** ($ 1,362)

Research, Coordination, Management, Extension, Training

Plant Breeding (Beans), Seed Production, Coordination, Training and Extension

UNDP/

FAO

Misamfu RRS, Kasama, Zambia

Kasama,

Zambia

14/02/1994

08/03/1998

Scientist /Scientist (SS)

Rs. 2200-4000/-

Research, Institutional building

Did research on soybean pathology, established laboratory

ICAR

Directorate of Soybean Res. Indore

Indore

06/09/1989

16/07/1991

Scientist In charge of the Research Station

Rs. 700-1300/-

Research, Management, Extension

Re built the research station after it was burnt during Assam disturbances, managed it, conducted research and extension activities

ICAR

CRIJAF,RRS, Sorbhog, Assam

Sorbhog, Assam

15/05/1985-

02/09/1989

Graduate Research Assistant/ Research Fellow (DAE/BARC)

Rs. 700

Research & Teaching

Investigated the cause, host pathogen relationship and integrated control of grain mold disease of sorghum. Developed technology for detection and management of seedborne infection of fungal pathogens in soybean, pearl millet and sorghum. Involved in teaching of UG students.

GBPUAT Pantnagar

DAE (BARC)

GBPUAT

Pantnagar

Feb.1981

Feb.1985

Recognitions

Category of Special Attainments

Details of Special Attainment

Period

Chairman/Member-Secretary of Scientific Committees, Member Task Forces and other Policy Making Bodies etc.

Member, Institute Management Committee, ICAR-CICR, Nagpur

2009-2012

Member, Institute Management Committee, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair

2009-2012

Member, Assam State Ramie Board, Dispur, Guwahati

1985-1989

Experience of working/ training in an International Organization/ Laboratory other than Post-Doctoral Fellow

As Visiting Scientist at UCL, Belgium

29/09/2001-13/11/2001

As UN Specialist at Misamfu Regional Research Station, Kasama, in FAO/UNDP project in Zambia

14/02/1994-08/03/1998

ITEC Expert in Agriculture in Guyana at National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, Mon Repos

09/07/2012-08/07/2014

ITEC Expert in Agriculture in Guyana at Rice Research Station, Guyana Rice Development Board, Georgetown

09/07/2014-03/07/2016

As trainee in training course organized by CIMMYT at KARI Research Station, Njoro, Kenya

26/09/2011-07/10/2011.

INSA visiting scientist, NARC Kathmandu, Nepal

06.07.2011 to 19.07.2011

President/ Secretary of Registered Professional Societies/ Chief editor of NAAS rated journals

President, Indian Phytopathological Society (NZ)

2000

President, ARSSF, New Delhi

2011-12

Vice President ARSSF, New Delhi

2008-2011

Invited for Lecture/ Chairman of a Technical Session in International Conventions, Conferences, Symposia etc. or participated as member of an International delegation

Invited lecture on toxin of spot blotch, in 4th International Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, held at Bemidji, MN, USA

21-24 July, 2002

Invited to act as chairman of session, 5th Annual World Conference of Food and Nutrition, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Invited to work as Chairman of session, November 18 20, 2016

Invited as speaker, 5th Annual World Conference of Food and Nutrition, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Invited as speaker

Invited as Speaker, 3rd International Group Meeting (IGM) on “Wheat Productivity Enhancement under Changing Climate” Feb. 9-12, 2011 at UAS Dharwad

Invited as speaker

Invited member, expert Working Group, Wheat Initiative on management of wheat insect pests and diseases, 3-4 Nov. 2016, USA

Invited expert member

Study Tour of ICAR institutes and SAUs by Zambian delegation, 1997

Team member (coordinator)

Invited Speaker, BGRI Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 14-17 April 2018

Invited speaker

Expert and lead speaker, in Brain Storming Workshop on “Status and strategies for the management of stripe (yellow) rust of wheat”, 14 Dec. 2016

Invited Expert and lead speaker

Major Research Achievements

Team member of wheat improvement group to create leaf rust and spot blotch resistant high yielding wheat varieties for warmer an d humid agro ecological conditions in Eastern India: Evaluated breeding material, entries of station, initial and advanced yield trials and pre coordinated yield trial (Total >2000 entries per year) in case of wheat against leaf blight from 1999-2018 crop seasons and supplied data on status of resistance of these entries to breeders and varietal identification and release purposes.

Developed methodology and scoring scale for evaluation of wheat genotypes against spot blotch of wheat caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana at seedling and adult stages.

Unveiled mechanism of host resistance against hemibiotophic fungus Bipolaris sorokiniana in wheat.

Demonstrated use of Helminthosporol toxin of spot blotch fungus in pathogenesis and its use in screening of genotyopes for resistance.

Mapped pathogens of leaf blight of wheat in six agro ecological zones. Collected and analyzed about 2200 leaf samples (1999-2018) and established Bipolaris sorokiniana as major pathogen. Identified 13 distinct isolates of Bipolaris sorokiniana and used it in screening of wheat genotypes.

Developed integrated pest management in wheat and barley.

Reported four new diseases of crop plants including wheat blast like disease

Developed reliable methodology for survey and surveillance of yellow rust of wheat in north India and wheat blast in Eastern India thus ensured healthy crop during recent years leading to no losses in yield and record wheat production (99.7 million tons)

Identified about 600 multiple disease resistant genotypes of wheat and shared it with breeders thus helped in breeding for multiple disease resistance.

Used biological control agents in management of wheat diseases.

Externally Funded Projects handled

Title of the project

(PI/CoPI

/Associate

Period

Value of the project (Rs. in lacs)

Sponsoring agency

From

(DD/MM/YYYY)

To

(DD/MM/YYYY)

Integrated Crop Management/ Food Legumes

( ZAM/92/003)

Co-PI

14/02/1994

08/03/1998

US$1,589,430 (equiv. Rs

1,080,81,240)

UNDP/FAO

Biotic stresses in wheat under changing climatic scenario (F2)

Co-PI

01/04/2014

31/03/2017

Rs144,34,000

ICAR Flagship

Evaluation of barley germplasm --abiotic malting quality (2-12/2003/FF. AP Cess Fund)

Co-PI

2004

2007

Rs.90,00,000

AP cess, ICAR

Biotic Stresses (Rusts) ICAR net work

Co-PI

2009

2011

Rs.75,65,000

ICAR/ACIAR

Phenotyping of mapping populations --spot blotch resistance in wheat. BT/ PR/10592/AGR/02/568/2008

Co-PI

23/09/2011

22/09/2014

Rs.70,988,00

DBT

Association Mapping for spot Blotch Resistance in Wheat

Co-PI

2012

2017

Rs.72,00,000

DBT

Pathogenic variability in Bipolaris sorokiniana and Alternaria triticina ---India. (3-7/2001/PP. AP Cess Fund)

PI

01/06/2002

30/11/2005

Rs. 14,23,616

AP cess, ICAR

Mutation breeding in beans (IAEA)

Co-PI

1996

1998

US$ 20,000

(Equiv. Rs 13,60,000)

IAEA

Bean Seed Multiplication (Constituency development Fund)

PI

1996

1997

ZK. 2 million

Govt. of Zambia

Survey and surveillance for wheat blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum and strategic research to manage it

PI

2016

2019

102 lakhs

Extramural grant of ICAR

Characterization, race profiling and genetic analysis of wheat powdery mildew pathogen (Blumeria graminis f.sp. tritici (DC) Speer (Syn. Erysiphe graminis DC f.sp. tritici) in India

Co-PI

2018

2021

70.63 lakh

DBT

Work experience

Senior Consultant, Weather Risk Management Services, Gurugram (Haryana) (April 2019- till date)

Involved in farm solutions in Weather Risk Management Services, developing packages of practices aiming for yield assurance to farmers.

Providing analysis of weather and its impact on diseases and insects pests on crops as well as use of balanced fertilizers using soil analysis results. Developing models for prediction of favourable weather conditions for outbreak of insect pests and diseases and issuing advisories.

Developing POPs for organic coriander production.

Carefully deploying the high yielding hybrids and varieties in different crops. Helping in getting the best harvest for improved value chain in horticultural, cash crops and medicinal crops.

National Consultant (National Food Security Mission), Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, MoA& FW, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi 110001 (July 2019-July 2020)

Involved in formulation, coordination and monitoring of centrally funded schemes in NFSM. Involved in popularization of biofortified varieties of crops, formulation of good agricultural practices to make basmati rice pesticide free and policy for fast testing and registration of biopesticides, greener and new generation pesticides in India.

Developed programme based on GI tag named “One District One Product” in India.

Prepared reports on schemes and involved in new MOUs.

Participation in inter departmental and inter ministries’ meetings include crop season plannings.

Assisted Secretary Agriculture and other officials in DAC & FW in day to day working.

“Principal Scientist and Principal Investigator (Crop Protection Programme)”, Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, KARNAL 132001 (Haryana), INDIA (July 2016-June 2019)

1.Coordinated multi locations and multidisciplinary research trials and nurseries of Crop Protection Programme of All India Coordinated Research Project on Wheat and Barley (AICRPWB) at national level.

2.Formulated technical programmes, implemented it, monitored the multi locations trials at 30 centres situated in six agro ecological zones, analysed results, preparing time bound reports, presented reports in annual wheat and barley workshops and meetings.

3.Identified new technologies for different agro ecological zones and chalked out programme of work for next crop seasons.

4.Lead research projects on foliar blight, wheat blast and stem rust race Ug 99 in India.

5.Identified newer wheat varieties resistant to diseases and involved in their promotion and seed production of elite lines.

6.Collaborated with CIMMYT on wheat crop protection research under rice-wheat cropping system.

7.Headed survey and surveillance teams in India for knowing the incidence of rusts, wheat blast and other diseases and insect pests and planning strategies for their early management using farmers, field schools and IT tools. Acted as nodal person on wheat blast in Council.

8.Conducted training programmes for extension scientists and guiding PG student.

9.Worked with microbiologists on endophytes, biopesticides and PGPR.

10.Generated bioefficacy data on pesticides and helped in sample collection for toxicological data. Submitted reports to pesticide companies.

“Coordinator (Research & Extension)/ Rice Expert”, Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), Georgetown, Guyana, South America. (July, 2014-June, 2016)

Coordinated activities of GRDB Rice Research Station in Guyana (research, extension and seed) in a strategic and coherent manner.

Represented GRDB before the highest levels of government of Guyana. Liaised with relevant Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), and University of Guyana and other research institutes like NAREI.

Developed a strategic research and development agenda (SRDA) for GRDB Rice Research Station for Research, Seed, and Extension Programs in Guyana in collaboration with MOA, coordinated in the preparation of technical work plans. Identified program support opportunities government of Guyana, bilateral programs of Guyana with other rice growing countries, and other public entities.

Advised for implementation of strategic plan through specific work plans and projects, ensuring focus on high priorities and excellent collaboration with national partners. Repositioned the programs for enhanced coherence and synergy, and adherence to common policies and procedures.

Reviewed “Seed system” in Guyana by conducting diagnostic surveys and interviewing rice farmers. Drafted ‘National Rice Seed Policy’. Suggested mechanism for engaging and sharing of responsibilities for revamping seed system to improve seed security. Outlined guidelines to be followed in seed testing, certification, production, processing, and packing.

Ensured coherence and synergy at the national level of all research projects, extension, and seed activities at GRDB.

Served as an Expert on rice for GRDB in Guyana. Identified new rice production technologies. Planned and helped in implementation communication strategies for GRDB using IT tools to effectively communicate GRDB’s positions on key issues such as new varieties, new crop production technologies, rice information, policies, and other issues. Associated with extension workers dealing with training of small holder rice farmers through farmers’ field school.

In collaboration with the Extension department and Rice Producers’ Association, fostered relationships underpinning the development of new partnerships with the private sector, including collaborative research programs, and commercialization of GRDB’s products.

Built and maintained excellent working relationships with civil society organizations and international and bilateral donors and organizations operating in CARICOM region.

Managed relationships with other CGIAR and international centers and CGIAR Research Programs operating in CARICOM and LAC regions concerning in country activities and issues.

Advised management and scientists of GRDB on new opportunities, potential partners and donors for capacity building and germplasm acquisition.

Liaised with different stakeholders (rice farmers, processors, and marketing agencies) to diagnose constraints in rice value chain and possible solutions through influencing national policies and donor funding.

Mentored the younger researchers, extension scientists and technicians of GRDB (2 years).

“Institutional Specialist in Agriculture Research”, National Agricultural Research & Extension Institute (NAREI), Mon Repos, EC Demerara (Georgetown), Guyana, (South America). (July, 2012-July, 2014)

Prepared Strategic Research and Development Agenda (SRDA) for short medium term basis reviewed the current projects and activities and repositioned these to best cater the needs of stakeholders and proper use of resources.

Developed “Vision 2030” of NAREI in Guyana. Worked with National Plant Protection Organization dealing with Plant Quarantine Services in Guyana for preventing the entry of the exotic pests and diseases.

Liaised with CGIAR institutes (CIAT, CIMMYT, ICARDA, ICRISAT, AVRDC for germplasm of crops (maize, wheat, food legumes, cassava, seed spices) suitable for agro climatic conditions of Guyana.

Identified high yielding varieties (six numbers in maize, one in hot pepper), tolerant to abiotic and biotic factors. Initiated “first coordinated crop improvement project” in Guyana on maize.

Developed improved crop production technology for corn in Guyana. Proved indigenous corm cheaper than imported one.

Promoted intensified corn (maize) production in Guyana to erase import for poultry feed. The contributions helped institute to use its resources up to the best possible manner, serve effectively to its clients in a time bound manner and diversify mono cropping of rice and sugarcane in Guyana.

Mentored PG students (2 years).

“Principal Scientist”, & “Senior Scientist”, July, 1991-February, 1994, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal, India. (March 1998-June, 2012)

Coordinated multi locations and multidisciplinary research trials and nurseries of All India Coordinated Research Programme on Wheat and Barley.

Compiled and analyzed multi location, prepared time bound reports, presentations in annual wheat and barley workshops and meetings and presented results.

Identified new technologies for different agro ecological zones and chalked out programme of work for next crop seasons.

Team leader of team for monitoring of wheat and barley programs situated in different state universities and research institutes. Led the ‘Monitoring and Evaluation’ unit of IIWBR research projects.

Associated with development, release, and registration of plant varieties (6 Nos.) and resistant stocks (10 Nos.) In wheat and barley. Member, Variety Identification Committee of Barley and Wheat in India. Developed technology for successful wheat production in warm and humid climate of Eastern and far Eastern India.

Worked in interdisciplinary projects in breeding, crop protection, seed production and resource management projects including conservation agriculture (CA) under rice-wheat (R-W) cropping system. Evaluated change in soil and rhizosphere microbial population under CA than normal tillage and their effect on crop health.

Trained extension and seed production workers and farmers on IPM and guided PG students.

Worked as visiting scientist at UCL, Belgium, INSA visiting fellow at NARC Kathmandu, Nepal, lead speaker during International Tan and spot blotch workshop at Bemidji, Minnesota, USA and attended training course on stem rust scoring ay CIMMYT Kenya. Involved in planning of CSISA Project with CIMMYT.

Managed Research and seed production farm, estate, security, and landscape units of institute. Member, Institute Management Committee (two institutes).

Organised National conferences, workshops, International Group meetings and training programs (16 years, 11 months).

“United Nations (V) Specialist/Plant Breeder (Beans)”, Integrated Crop Management/ Food Legumes Project, UNDP/FAO/MAFF at Misamfu RRC Kasama, Zambia. (February, 1994-February, 1998)

Developed new high yielding bean varieties tolerant to high acid soils (pH 3.5) and with self nodulating character aiming to discourage slash and burn (shifting cultivation) by small scale farmers in northern Zambia. Collaborated with IAEA for using mutation breeding in beans.

Developed technology for advancing generations of breeding material and seed multiplication at farmers’ fields during off season under irrigation fast development of varieties.

Used farmers’ participatory approach for technology dissemination, variety selection and seed production in beans.

Associated in the international co-operation with CIAT, SADC, IAEA and conducted the regional trials of CIAT on breeding and disease screening. Proposed new projects to donors

Monitored multi location trials of food legumes. Analyzed multi location data, prepared reports, reported results in scientific meets and journals.

Imparted training to the extension personals of the MAFF, Govt. of Zambia for carrying out the research work on long term basis and seed production of food legumes.

Associated in conduct of the breeding trials of soybean and groundnut. Introduced and assisted farmers in cultivation of ‘Paprika’ on volunteer basis.

Performed successfully in a team of scientists of FAO, UNDP, SNV, and GRZ (4 years).

“Scientist (Sr. Scale)”, ICAR-Directorate for Soybean Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. (September, 1989 - July, 1991)

Developed technologies for integrated disease management and healthy seed production in soybean. Investigated the etiology of newly emerging disease problems (Bud blight) in soybean.

Identified most compatible strain of Bradyrhizobium japonicum for a range of varieties in heavy black soils.

Led establishment of new laboratory facilities of newly created research centre.

Capacity builder on the soybean production technology (1 year 9 months).

“Scientist -in-Charge”, ICAR-Ramie Research Station, Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Sorbhog, Assam, India (May, 1985 – September, 1989)

Managed research station resources (financial, human, farm, lab), created infrastructure and developed strategic plan for research and development.

Supervised seed (rhizome) production and distribution of high yielding ramie varieties. Trained farmers on crop and rhizome production technologies. Collaborated with State Ramie Board, Rural Development department and CASA (A Baptist church service wing) for ramie production.

Promoted linkages between producers (farmers, NGOs) and users of ramie fibres (textile mills).

Developed improved technology for ramie production.

Conducted coordinated trials of jute and mesta (4 years 4 months).

“Research Fellow” (Department of Atomic Energy), March, 1984 – February, 1985, “Graduate Research Assistant”, Seedborne Diseases project, GBPUA & T Pantnagar, India (March, 1981 – February, 1984)

Investigated the cause, host pathogen relationship and integrated control of grain mold disease of sorghum. Developed technology for detection and management of seedborne infection of fungal pathogens in soybean, pearl millet and sorghum.

Associated in teaching of undergraduate students in Plant Pathology (4 years).

Publications: Research papers-115, Thesis-1, Reviews-5, Book chapters-28, Books-4, Research abstracts-102, Popular articles-70, Research bulletin-2, Compendium-1, Technical reports-52, Trainings-39.

Awards, Honours, Recognitions: Best Institute and Best All India Coordinated Research Programme (ICAR-India) as part of team, Outstanding Scientist, and Best Researcher awards (Self), Best Research Team Award (part of team), Best paper awards (Senior author), K.C. Mehta and Manoranjan Mitra memorial Award of Indian Phytopathological Society, Best Researcher award (Education expo TV, 2018), Fellowship awards of Indian Phytopathological society, Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology and Society of Plant Pathologists (self), Scroll of Honor (Indian Phytopathological Society), Dr. R. Prasada Memorial award lecture, Nov. 2018, Member, IMC, CICR Nagpur (2010-13), & CIARI, Port Blair, (2009-12), Outstanding Scientist award, IJTA, 3rd Intl Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture and Plant Sciences, June, 2016, Member, Varietal Identification Committee, 55th All India Wheat and Barley Workers’ meet (2016), Invited to Chair sessions in 6th Annual World Congress on Food and Nutrition (WCFN 2017) at Shenyang, China and 6th Annual World Congress on Microbes, Nanjing, China, 2016, Certificate of Recognition, IIWBR Karnal 2011, Award for debate in Hindi at IIWBR Karnal, 2016, Award of Honour, IPS, Gold Medal for best paper presented in the symposium of Association for advancement in Plant Protection, 2009, Kalyani, INSA award for bilateral exchange of scientists programme in Nepal, from 6-19 July, 2011, Coordinator, Winter School on “Integrated Pest Management in Wheat Based Cropping Systems” at IIWBR Karnal, 2008, Vice President (2009-11) and President (2011-12) of CEC, ARSSF, New Delhi, Reviewer Excellence Award, 2016 from ARCC Karnal, Leading scientist of the world, International Biographical entre, Cambridge, England, 2013, Team Awards for release of wheat varieties (Seven Nos.), Deputed by ICAR/DARE to MEA, High Commission of India, Georgetown, Guyana (South America) as ITEC Expert (07/2012-07/2016), Food and Nutrition Community award, National workshop on ‘Knowledge management for North East’ organized by FAO/NERAMAC/ NEC at Shillong, 15-17 March, 2010, Invited as Speaker, 3rd International Group Meeting (IGM) on “Wheat Productivity Enhancement under Changing Climate” Feb. 9-12, 2011 at UAS Dharwad,

Member Expert Working Group, “Wheat Initiative on

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