Principal Scientist (Ag. Extension)

Dr. B.Mukunda Rao
Email ID : mukundaraoborra@gmail.com
Ph : 9989625241,9000527524

Brief Profile

Educational Psychology, Human Resource Development and Participatory Water Management

Notable contributions :
  • Guided 2 PhD and 8 M.Sc (Ag.) students of Agricultural College, Bapatla

  • Development of Cashew orchard at KVK, Rastakuntubai during 1998-1999

  • Popularization of Vanaraja birds in tribal areas of Vizianagaram district

  • Popularization of Direct sown rice and Zero till maize in Krishna Western Delta under AP Water Management Project, Bapatla

  • Instrumental in laying of sub-surface drainage system at the operational areas of AP Water Management Project, Bapatla

  • Popularization of Paddy varieties -NLR33892, NLR34449, BPT 2270 and MTU 1075 in Prakasam district

  • Popularization of Chickpea varieties- JG11 in Desi varieties and K AK2 and Vihar in Kabuli in Prakasam district

  • Popularization of Blackgram varieties- LBG 752 and PU-31 in Prakasam district

  • Development of Information Center at DAATTC, Ongole

  • Instrumental in compilation of books on Academic Regulations, Minimum requirements for establishment of Agricultural Polytechnics, Course outlines of Diploma in Agriculture and Diploma in Agricultural Engineering.Instrumental in compilation of books on Academic Regulations, Minimum requirements for establishment of Agricultural Polytechnics, Course outlines of Diploma in Agriculture and Diploma in Agricultural Engineering.

  • Introduction of coding and decoding of answer scripts of diploma programmes of ANGRAU.

Research Interests :
  • Human Resource Development, Organic farming and Water management.

Professional recognition :
  • 21 Years of experience in the field of Agricultural Extension

  • Life member of the Andhra Agricultural Journal

  • Referee for Andhra Agricultural Journal during 2013-2015

  • Member of Editorial board for Andhra Agricultural Journal during 2014-2015.

Research publications :
  • International/National Journals : 21

  • Conference proceedings : --

  • Books and Book chapters: 1

  • Technical bulletins: 9

  • Popular articles: 15

Awards & Honours :
  • Received Meritorious Extension Scientist Award by ANGRAU during 2013

  • Received Best scientist award at district level during 2010

  • Received Best scientist award at district level during 2012

  • Received Best scientist award at district level during 2013