Dr. B. Krishna Veni
Senior Scientist(Pl. Br.) & Head
Email ID : ars.bapatla@angrau.ac.in
Phone : 08643225901
Brief Profile of Dr. B. KRISHNA VENI
Expertise in one line: Expertise/working on the development of high yielding nutrient rich rice varieties
Notable contributions :
Developed BPT 2782, BPT 2595, BPT 2295, BPT 2411 and BPT 2846 rice varieties with high yield potential, medium slender grain possessing Blast & BPH tolerance coupled with good grain quality.
Developed antioxidant rich, micro-nutrient rich coloured rice genotypes like BPT 2841 & BPT 2858 with excellent cooking quality, high protein content and low glycemic index.
Developed BPT 2848, a protein rich rice variety which was registered with NBPGR , New Delhi for possessing 10.5% protein content in polished rice.
Research Interests:
Development of high yielding quality rice varieties.
Professional recognition :
Sixteen years of experience in rice breeding for non-lodging,high yielding rice genotypes with tolerance to major pests/diseases coupled with good physico-chemical quality parameters.
Development of nutrient rich rice varieties possessing low to medium GI.
Associated with the TRB project of IRRI and got trained in Speed Breeding & Smart Breeding technologies.
Research publications :
International/National Journals : 80
Conference proceedings: 37
Books and Book chapters: --
Technical bulletins:08
Popular articles: 28
Awards & Honours :
Received Best Teacher award in Ugadi Puraskaralu,2022.
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