Notable contributions :
Associated in development and release of rice varieties viz., NLR 3354 (Nellore Dhnyarasi), NLR 40054 (Nellore Sughanda),
NLR 4001 (Nellore Siri) and NLR 3238, These varieties all are highly acclaimed by the farming community.
Involved in seed production (Breeder and Foundation seed ) of Rice and Redgram
Handled three externally funded project., TMJ MM 1.4 “Maximization of quality Olitorious jute seed production “.under Technology Mission on Jute (Mini Mission-I) and Andhra Pradesh Water Sector Improvement Project (Water Technology Centre) as Nodal Net Working Centre
at ARS, J.M.Puram. and AICRP on Seed (Crops)-ICAR Seed Project: Seed Production in Agricultural Crops at ARS, Nellore.
Research Interests :
Rice and Cotton improvement with improved traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and higher yield.
Seed Genetics and Breeding
Professional recognition :
Life Member in Andhra Agricultural Unio and other reputed journals
Research publications :
International/National Journals: 18
Conference Abstracts: 25
Technical bulletins: 10
Popular articles: 39
Radio programs: 7
Awards & Honours :
Received best research worker appreciation certificate for the year 2015 from District
Collector and magistrates at Nellore on the eve of Republic day on 26th January, 2016.
Dr A.V Krishnaiah Memorial Gold Medal Award for the year 2020-21 for the best research work done in Agriculture Science of Andhra Pradesh.