Served as Lead Agronomist in the development and release of 12 rice varieties, including MTU 1153 (Chandra) and MTU 1155 (Samvruddhi) at the national level, and MTU 1121 (Sri Dhruthi), MTU 1156 (Tarangini), MTU 1224 (Maruteru Samba), MTU 1262 (Maruteru Mahsuri), MTU 1210 (Sujatha), MTU Rice 1318, MTU Rice 1271, JMP Rice 132, MTU Rice 1290 and MTU Rice 1282 at the state level. Standardized agronomic recommendations covering fertilizer management, weed management and crop establishment methods for the released rice varieties.
As Lead Agronomist, developed five agro-technologies suitable for implementation by small and marginal farmers, comprising three rice-based technologies and two technologies related to cropping and farming systems across different agro-climatic situations of Andhra Pradesh.
As Scheme Head, AICRP on IFS, ANGRAU and Co-Principal Investigator in various research projects, contributed to the development of six technologies suitable for different agro-climatic situations of Andhra Pradesh. These technologies were approved by the University and published in 2023.
Established the first Wetland Integrated Farming System (IFS) Model at the University, suitable for one-acre cultivation, generating approximately ₹5.00 lakh income for the Institution within four years. Developed and popularized economically viable and practically feasible IFS modules suitable for wetland cultivation in Andhra Pradesh.
Served as Principal Investigator for several national-level projects, including AICRP on IFS, AICRIP on Rice, PMKSY–Maddigedda Medium Irrigation Project, ICAR-IIRR SC Sub Plans and RAAFTAR projects.
Standardized fertilizer recommendations for machine-transplanted rice, nutrient management packages under Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and suitable cropping-system modules for different farming systems of Andhra Pradesh. Developed organic production technologies for sustainable rice and rice-based cropping systems.
Served as a Core Team Member in the Public–Private Partnership programme on “Yield Enhancement of Rice in the State of Andhra Pradesh,” in collaboration with Bayer Crop Science India Limited and Nagarjuna Chemicals Limited.
Conducted extensive capacity-building and technology-transfer activities by organizing 139+ training programmes, 65+ awareness campaigns and 76+ method demonstrations, besides delivering 27+ radio talks and 78+ television programmes for extension personnel, farmers, rural youth and agricultural students.
Generated more than ₹65 lakh as a revolving fund for the Institution during service at RARS, Maruteru through breeder seed production and income generated from the IFS unit.
Presently working as Principal Scientist (Crop Production) & Coordinator at DAATT Centre, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, focusing on demonstration of new crop varieties and technologies and organizing training programmes, farmer-scientist interactions, group discussions and method demonstrations.
Formerly worked as Principal Scientist (Agronomy) & Head, AICRP on Integrated Farming Systems Research, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Maruteru, with focus on development of suitable IFS models for different regions of Andhra Pradesh.
Worked as Lead Principal Investigator for network experimentation on Natural Farming in Rice from 2017 to 2024 and standardized protocols for effective implementation of natural farming practices in rice.
Worked as Principal Investigator for the ANGRAU-RySS collaborative APCNF project on validation of APCNF protocols in rice-based cropping systems under delta conditions and associated with the SPNF Central Committee.
Developed training courses and course content for ICAR-IIFSR Modipuram and MANAGE, including courses on Organic Farming, Plant Health Management and Integrated Nutrient Management.
Served as a member of organizing committees for several National and International Conferences, including the 1st Indian Rice Congress 2020, 13th National Symposium of ISCAR, 1st International Farming Systems Conference and ICASA–2026.
Guided 3 Ph.D. students and 10 M.Sc. (Agronomy) students and organized Summer Internship programmes for postgraduate students.
Life member of 12 professional societies and editorial member of professional journals including Journal of Oilseeds Research and International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advanced Experimental Research.
Visited Thailand for international conferences and collaborative research work during 2017.