Notable contributions :
Contributed in the development and release of Redgram varieties Viz., LRG 52 (Amaravati), LRG 105 (Krishna) and
LRG 133-33 (Sowbhagya). Developed insecticidal schedule for the management of pod borer complex in Redgram and
identified several new molecules for the management of spotted pod borer, pod fly, pod weevil, pod bug etc.
Guided four M. Sc (Ag.) Entomology students through their research projects as Chairman. Member of Advisory Committee for
one M. Sc, (Ento.) and two M. Sc (Plant Path.) students. Evaluated two M.Sc. (Ento.) thesis as external examiner.
Acted as referee for Journal of Food Legumes and Reviewer for several research articles.
Research Interests :
Development of IPM and IRM strategies against insect pests.
Professional recognition :
Acted as Principal Investigator (Ento.), AICRP on Pigeonpea for 8 years and Principal Investigator (Ento.),
AICRP on Arid Legumes for 1 year.
Life member for several scientific societies, associations and journals viz., Bose Science Society,
Plant Protection Association of India, Indian Society for the Advancement of Insect Science, The Andhra
Agricultural Journal, The Journal of Research, ANGRAU, Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research,
The Plant Physiology Club (APAU) etc. and Fellow of Bose Science Society.
Participated and submitted abstracts and extended summaries in several seminars, conferences and workshops.
Attended several annual group meetings and training programs. Organized several front-line demonstrations on
IPM and Package Technology in Redgram. Delivered several talks and given interviews in All India Radio and RBK
channel. Given guest lectures and acted as Resource person for several training programs.
Research publications :
International/National Journals: 92 (Citations:524; h-index:11; i10-index:14)
Conference Proceedings/Abstracts: 20
Books & Book Chapters: Nil
Technical Bulletins: 2
Popular articles: 40
Awards & Honours :
Received “Smt. Kavuri Sarada Memorial Award” for the best research paper published in Indian Journal of Plant Protection;
Received “Certificate of Appreciation award for the meritorious service” from the hands of district collector twice.
Received “Dr. B. Nagaraja Rao Gold Medal” for the best research worker in Pulses.