Designed and standardized the Organic Farming package for sugarcane in NC Zone.

Formulated the complete fertility management package for Rice- Maize cropping system.

Developed Soil Test Based Fertilizer Recommendations for Specific Targeted Yield of Sugarcane (Plant crop and Ratoon crop) in clay loam soils (Inceptisols) of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Contrived isolation and identification of nitrogen fixing bacteria Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifoli through 16Sr RNA analysis for new biofertilizer production for Rajmash crop of Visakhapatnam district.

Achieved isolation and identification of endophyte Kosakonia sacchari through 16Sr RNA analysis for new biofertilizer production for sugarcane crop in North Coastal AP.

Achieved isolation and identification of efficient Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) for enhancement of groundnut yields.

Associated in standardization of vermi-composting techniques in sugarcane byproducts/cane wastes.

Identified AMV-5 variety with high biomass production for making paper pulp.

Established new biofertilizer production unit worth (Rs.72.16 lakhs) during 2014-15 and liquid bio fertilizer production unit worth (Rs.200 lakhs) during 2016-17 under RKVY at RARS, Anakapalle.

Worked as Head, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, RARS, Anakapalle from 2007 to 2020 and actively involved in strengthening of Soil testing laboratory.

Worked as Principal Scientist & Head, ARS, Amadalavalasa from 2021 to 2022 and actively involved in establishment of Soil testing laboratory and fibre museum.

Worked as the first Principal of Agricultural Polytechnic, Thogaram from 26.11.2021 to 22.10.2022 and involved in establishment of the unit.

Nominated for the National Academic Committee of NCSTC network by Member Secretary, A.P. State Council of Science and Technology, Hyderabad to participate in the events organized by A.P. State Council of Science and Technology as mentor to guide teachers in preparation of science projects and jury for evaluation of projects etc.

Acted as mentor for guide teachers as well as jury at district level and state level Children Science Exhibitions conducted by A.P. State Council of Science and Technology, Children Science Congress and Department of Science and Technology.

Guided Four Ph.D. students as member and one M.Sc(Ag). Student as Chairman of the advisory committee. At present, guiding one Ph.D. student as Chairman of the advisory committee

Published 55 research articles in International and National journals, published 10 technical bulletins and 52 popular articles (Telugu) in different agricultural magazines, presented 26 research papers in International and national seminars/workshops, delivered 34 radio talks, 6 TV programmes for the benefit of farmers and extension personnel.

Delivered around 62 lectures as guest speaker in different forums to Agricultural Officers Agricultural Extension Officers, farmers, factory extension personnel, etc., on aspects viz., Fertilizer management in different crops, Nutrient recycling with different crop residues, soil testing and soil health, Organic farming, Nutrient deficiencies and remedial measures etc.,

Associated in release of four Mesta varieties viz., AMV-5 (Durga) , AMV-7 (Janardhan), AMV-8 and AMV-9 (Aditya) and four Sugarcane varieties viz., 2000A 225 (Revathi),2003A 255 (Simhadri), 2009A 107 (Vasista) and 2009A 252 (Naveen).

Conducted studies on efficient land utilization and nutrient management for achieving economically higher cane yields in paired row sugarcane.

Explored economizing soil application of nitrogenous chemical fertilizers in conjunction with organic manures in sugarcane plant-ratoon system.

Characterized Sugar factory effluents in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and their effect on soil properties were studied.

Studied the effect of nutrient management practices on microflora of sugarcane rhizosphere.

Accomplished the complete mapping of soil fertility status in Srikakulam district.

Revisited the existing fertilizer recommendations for rice in North Coastal Zone.

Involved in documentation of Soil Resource Inventory of sugarcane growing soils of North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh through classification and characterization.

Involved in micronutrient soil survey in Srikakulam district and collected 460 soil samples from 38 mandals using global positioning system (GPS).

Sugarcane juice quality analysis laboratory was also modernized with purchase of Sucrolyser and Refractometer at RARS, Anakapalle.

Through continuous quality monitoring of biofertilizers at RARS, Anakapalle, produced around 110 tonnes of lignite based biofertilizers and 8,000 litres of liquid biofertilizers (Rhizobium, Phosphobacteria, Azatobactor, Azospirillum and Potash releasing bacteria) worth Rs.64.0 lakhs and supplied to farmers directly and through Agriculture and allied departments.

Formulation ofA protocols for Sustainable Organic and Natural Farming in field crops

Developing Soil test based fertilizer equations for major crops.

Identification of new PGPR cultures for crop specific biofertilizers.

Value addition in Mesta and allied fibre crops.

Working as the Associate Dean, Agricultural College, Naira from 01.07.2026 to till date.

Acting as Professor & University Head, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (Includes Biochemistry, Agricultural Microbiology) from 01.07.2023 to till date.

Nominated as member of Research Advisory Committee of ICAR –Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata for a period of three years w.e.f. 18.10.2024 to 17.10.2024.

Involved in research project on “Comparative study of 365 Days Green Cover under APCNF Model in Different Farming Systems of Andhra Pradesh” as Principal Investigator for Paddy-Pulse model in North Coastal Zone of A.P. and the project was sanctioned for three years (2024-25 to 2026-27) from Indo-German Global Academy for Agro-ecological Research and Learning (IGGAARL) with total budget outlay of Rs.1,80,81,000/-.

Actively involved as Head, Soil Science Department in strengthening of the Soil Science laboratory by purchasing the equipment for estimation of soil physical, chemical and biological properties including estimation of micro nutrients and heavy metals at RARS, Anakapalle and the Soil Science laboratory was strengthened as Full pledged laboratory for Soil, Plant, Organic manures and Irrigation water analysis.

As Incharge for biofertilizer production unit, established new biofertilizer production unit worth (Rs.72.16 lakhs) during 2014-15 and liquid bio fertilizer production unit worth (Rs.200 lakhs) during 2016-17 under RKVY and involved in production and quality control of biofertlizers and large scale production of the biofertilizers.

Worked as Principal Scientist & Head, ARS, Amadalavalasa and actively involved in development activities viz., Establishment of Fibre Museum, Seed Processing plant, purchase of soil testing equipment under RKVY etc.,

Worked as Principal, Agricultural Polytechnic, Thogaram.

Guided Four Ph.D. students as member and one M.Sc(Ag). Student as Chairman of the advisory committee and presently guiding one Ph.D. Student as Chairman of the advisory committee.

Conducted micronutrient soil survey in Srikakulam district using global positioning system (GPS) and prepared Fertility maps for (pH, EC, OC, Available P, Available K, Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn) for Srikakulam district with ARC GIS software at RARS, Anakapalle.

Acted as scientist in charge for evaluation of District Soil Testing laboratory, Srikakulam district for one year, sanction of permanent building and equipment worth Rs.40.0 Lakhs for Soil Testing Laboratory, Srikakulam was achieved due to continuous monitoring and monthly reporting the actual status of the Laboratory to Agricultural Principal Secretary, Andhra Pradesh.

Involved in preparation of Soil Monoliths for Representative soils of RARS, Anakapalle Farm in collaboration with NBSS&LUP, Bangalore.

Involved in research project on “Comparative study of 365 Days Green Cover under APCNF Model in Different Farming Systems of Andhra Pradesh” as Principal Investigator for Paddy-Pulse model in North Coastal Zone of A.P. and the project was sanctioned for three years (2024-25 to 2026-27) from Indo-German Global Academy for Agro-ecological Research and Learning (IGGAARL) with total budget outlay of Rs.1,80,81,000/-.

Nominated for the National Academic Committee of NCSTC network by Member Secretary, A.P. State Council of Science and Technology, Hyderabad to participate in the events organized by A.P. State Council of Science and Technology (APCOST) as mentor to guide teachers in preparation of science projects and jury for evaluation of projects etc.

Acted as mentor for guide teachers as well as jury at district level and state level Children Science Exhibitions conducted by A.P. State Council of Science and Technology, Children Science Congress and Department of Science and Technology and as jury to state level selection of science projects to as Nominee for the National Academic Committee.

Nominated by the Deputy Director General (Crop Science) as RAC member, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barackpore, Kolkata, for three years from 18.10.2024 to 17.10.2027.

Nominated as Academic Council Member of Acharya N.G. Ranga University from 01.07.2023 to till date.

Nominated as Team leader for developing course outlines for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture per the sixth Deans’ Committee report from ANGRAU, Guntur. Prepared syllabus and lecture outlines for 11 courses focused on Soil Science, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.

International/National Journals : 55

Conference proceedings: 26

Books and Book chapters: 03

Technical bulletins: 10

Popular articles: 52

Awarded Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) fellow ship for Ph.D work on “Phosphorous fertilizer use efficiency of Green gram using Radioactive isotope (P32)”.

Smt. Alluri Achayamma memorial prize and adjudged as “Best woman scientist” of North Coastal AP for the year 2008 for the significant contributions in the field of Soil Science on 31.1.2008 at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Anakapalle.

Sri A.V. Krishnaiah Memorial Gold Medal for the Eminent scientist in Agricultural Sciences working in Andhra Pradesh for the year 2008 during 42nd annual Convocation of ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on 21.07.2010.

Sri C.Sudarsana Raju memorial prize for Meritorious Research Scientist for outstanding contributions in the field of Sugarcane for the year 2012 during Kisanmela celebrations of RARS, Anakapalle on 05.02.2013.

VR Durgamba Charitable trust endowment award for Best Sugarcane Scientist working in ANGRAU for adopting organic farming in sugarcane cultivation in Andhra Pradesh for the year 2013 during 47th Convocation of ANGRAU on 04.01.2016.

Received the “Republic day Award” for the year 2023 from the Distric Collector & Magistrate, Srikakulam on 26.01.2023.

Selected and featured as an eligible woman scientist in the prestigious Coffee Table Book “20 Eminent Women Scientists in Natural Resource Management,” unveiled during the International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations on 06 March 2026, jointly organized by ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science and Solidaridad at Bhopal, in recognition of outstanding scientific contributions, leadership, and dedication to natural resource management in India. The initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the remarkable scientific achievements, leadership, and dedication of women scientists in the field of Natural Resource Management.