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CURRICULUM VITAE Awarded with International N.E. Borlaug Fellowship award from USDA, USA as a Norman Borlaug fellow 2013 1. Name of the Scientist: Dr. SANJEEV K DESHPANDE 2. Designation: Professor (Plant Breeding) & Pulse Breeder (Cowpea) 3. Complete Address including e-mail, telephone and fax: Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad-580005, Karnataka email: sanjeevgpb@gmail.com Phone No. : (O) +91-836-2748472, (R) +91-836-2774975, (M) 09448214978 4. Name of the institute with full address including e-mail, telephone and fax: Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad-580005, Karnataka Phone No. : (O) +91-836-2748472, (R) +91-836-2774975, (M) 09448214978 5. Date of birth: 24.09.1971 6. Gender: Male Nationality: INDIAN Marital Status: Married Research Administrative Work: Worked as Head of Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad for 3 years from 14.07.2014-13.07.2017. 7. Awards/ Recognition/ Patent/ Other professional achievements. Worked as Head of Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding and Professor at Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad from 14.07.2014-13.07.2017. Awarded with International N.E. Borlaug Fellowship award from USDA, USA as a Norman Borlaug fellow 2013 Completed Post- Doctoral on marker assisted genotyping, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics in maize and sorghum Marker assisted Plant breeding and Genetic Mapping at State College, Pennsylvania State University, USA under International Borlaug fellowship program Developed New DUS guidelines for Cowpea and published a book for the same with PPVFR&A, New Delhi Procured a DUS testing centre for Cowpea at UAS, Dharwad funded by PPVFR&A, New Delhi Developed and released high yielding Cowpea Variety DCS47-1 (13.5 Q/Ha) during 2012 at National level Developed and released another high yielding (12 Q/Ha) determinate early Cowpea variety DC15 (70 days maturity) during 2015 at National level Awarded with DR. R B EKBOTE AWARD 2022 conferred to me on 28 February 2022, instituted by R N Nagarkar Foundation, Pune, and administered by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS), Internationally renowned Research Institute in Agriculture, Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science: Agharkar Research Institute, Pune for my significant contributions in Agriculture, Agricultural Botany, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Cytogenetics Successfully passed ICAR Junior Fellowship National level exam and got the fellowship during M. Sc (Agri) from 1993-1995. Secured I rank at B. Sc (Agri) and awarded with 4 gold medals. Secured I rank at M.Sc (Agri) in Genetics & Plant Breeding and awarded with 3 gold medals. Successfully passed in merit the National level Joint CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship Exam in Life Sciences and got the fellowship at PhD. 8. Academic qualifications (graduation onwards) Degree Year of Passing University/ Institute Division Remarks B.Sc. (Agri) Dec.1993 University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad (UASD), Karnataka state, INDIA 3.99/4.00 CGPA equivalent to 94.90 % I rank in University (awarded with 4 gold medals) M.Sc.(Agri) in Genetics and Plant Breeding Dec. 1995 University of Agriculture Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, Karnataka state 9.07/10.00 OGPA equivalent to 90.70 % I rank in University (awarded with 3 gold medals) Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding Nov. 2005 University of Agriculture Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, Karnataka state, INDIA 9.39/10.00 OGPA equivalent to 93.90 % - a) Title of M.Sc thesis: “Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Seed Characteristics in Restorer Lines of Sunflower [Helianthus annuus (L.)]”. b) Title of PhD thesis: ”Genetic Studies involving Maintainer and Restorer Lines for Improving Yield and Tolerance to Biotic Stresses (Charcoal rot, Shoot fly and Aphids) in Rabi Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.]” 9. Area of Research (Specialization and experience (years) in research): Specialization: Genetics and Plant Breeding, Total Experience: 20 Years (from 28.10.1997 till to date). Involved with Cowpea breeding for about 20 years; working with Cowpea Breeding as Crop Coordinator and released two Cowpea varieties DC15, DCS47-1 at national level. Also working with molecular breeding work in Maize for genetic mapping of resistant genes for turcicum leaf blight and consequent development of resistant inbred lines and single cross hybrids resistant to turcicum leaf blight which is a major problem in the area, 10. Employment record: Cadre Department/Institute From- To Pay Scale Total Period Assistant Professor (Permanent basis) Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Bijapur, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, Karnataka state, INDIA 28.10.1997 to 28.10.2003 8000-275 6 Years Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale) Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Bijapur, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka state, INDIA 28.10.2003 to 28.10.2006 10000-325 3 Years Associate Professor Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Main Campus, UAS, Dharwad 28.10.2006 to 28.10.2012 37400-1400 6 years Worked as Head of Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding and Professor at Dept. of Genetics ansd Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad from 14.07.2014-13.07.2017 Presently working as Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Main Campus, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka 28.10.2012 till to date 59500-1700 10 years 11. Publications: 48 S.N. Author (s) Year Title Journal National/ International A. Full length research papers- 1. Venkatesh Bondade and Sanjeev K. Deshpande 2021 Bruchid Resistant Studies using Stabilized Derivatives (F7 Families) of Interspecific Cross Cowpea × Rice Bean Legume Research Vol.44 No. 9: 1009-1017 National 2 Venkatesh Bondade and Sanjeev K. Deshpande 2021 Studies on Determination of Critical Growing Degree Days, Base Temperature (Tb ) and Response of Temperature Variations on Flowering and Yield per se in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] Legume Research Vol.43 No. 7: 1-7 National 3 Venkatesh Bondade and Sanjeev K. Deshpande 2019 Genetic Correlation Studies among Different Indices for Resistance to Bruchid Infestation (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) using Stabilized Lines (F7 families) of Inter-Specific Cross between Cowpea X Rice Bean International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8(10): 122-127 National 4. Vinodkumar Pattar and S. K. Deshpande 2019 Exploitation of combining ability phenomena among elite inbred lines and crosses for baby corn speciality traits in maize (Zea mays L.) Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 483-488 National 5. Vinodkumar Pattar and S. K. Deshpande 2019 Combining ability studies for yield and quality traits in baby corn (Zea mays L.) International Journal of Chemical Studies Vol. 7 No. 3, pp. 1782-1785 International 6. Lakshmi, K. Sridhar, S.K. Deshpande and N.S. Kulkarni 2019 Exploitation of Genetic Variability in F2 Generations of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) for Dual Purpose International Journal of Chemical Studies Vol. 8 No. 8, pp. 1510-1518 International 7. B. C. Chandana, S. K. Deshpande and Jayanth Subraya Bhat 2019 Heterosis studies on earliness, growth and quality parameters in single cross hybrids of maize (Zea mays L.) International Journal of Chemical Studies Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 2141-2147 International 8. B. C. Chandana and S. K. Deshpande 2019 Screening of single cross hybrids of maize for resistance to turcicum leaf blight [Exserohilum turcicum (Pass.) Leonard and Suggs] International Journal of Chemical Studies Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 2148-2152 International 9. Sanjeev K. Deshpande, B.R. Man, S.A. Desai, T.K. Nagarathna and R.R. Hanchinal 2018 Review on Characterization of Cowpea Germplasm in Terms of Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability and Novelty for Morphological, Quality and Yield Attributing Parameters International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 7(6): 1124-1139 International 10. B. C. Chandana, S. K. Deshpande and Jayanth Subraya Bhat 2018 Heterosis studies for yield and yield related traits in maize (Zea mays L.) Green Farming Vol. 9 (3) : 396-403 International 11. B. C. Chandana, and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Identification of best general combiners for yield and yield related traits in maize (Zea mays. L) through pooled score techniques The Bioscan Vol. 11 pp. 1-4 International 12. Neenu Augustine, R. A. Balikai and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Correlation of seed morphological characters of cowpea With ovipositional preference of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (linnaeus) in storage Journal of Experimental Zoology Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 1131-1133 International 13. Neenu Augustine, R. A. Balikai and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Varietal screening and biochemical basis of resistance in Cowpea against pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (linnaeus) in storage Journal of Experimental Zoology Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 1151-1154 International 14. T. M. Deepu, S. K . Deshpande and B. R. Mani 2018 Genetic variability and association analysis for Yield and its components in F2 and F3 segregating Generations of the maize (Zea mays L.) Cross BM125 x BM135 The Bioscan Vol. 13 No. 1 pp. 109-112, International 15. A. R. Vishwas and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Bruchid Resistance Studies in Advanced Stabilized F6 Lines Derived From Interspecific Hybridization between Cowpea and Rice Bean International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences Vol. 7 No. 9, pp. 01-10 International 16. S. K. Deshpande and A. R. Vishwas 2018 Stability Analysis for Yield and Yield Attributing Characters among Advanced Stabilized Promising Lines in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences Vol. 7 No. 10, pp. 01-08 International 17. Umesh Havaraddi and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Genetic Variability Studies in Advanced Stabilized Lines of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) International journal of pure and applied bioscience Vol. 6 No. 6, pp. 221-226 International 18. S. K. Deshpande and Umesh Havaraddi 2018 Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculates F.) Resistance Studies in F4 Segregants of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences Vol. 7 No. 8, pp. 1415-1421 International 19. Umesh Havaraddi and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Genotype × environment interactions and stability Analysis in advanced promising lines of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (l.) Walp.] Plant Archives Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 401-409 National 20. Lasya Bhat and S K Deshpande 2018 Combining ability and pooled score studies on baby corn traits in maize ( L.) Green Farming Vol. 9(2) : 206-211 National 21. Lasya Bhat and S K Deshpande 2018 Characterization of maize genotypes for baby corn traits Green Farming Vol. 9(2) : 212-217 National 22. Saripalli Varalakshmi*, Mruthunjaya C. Wali, S.K. Deshpande and S.I. Harlapur 2018 Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis of Single Cross Hybrids in Maize (Zea mays L.) International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 04, 1840-1843 International 23. B. C. Chandana, S. K. Deshpande and Jayanth Subraya Bhat 2019 Heterosis studies on earliness, growth and quality parameters in single cross hybrids of maize (Zea mays L.) International Journal of Chemical Studies Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 2141-2147 International 24. Umesh Havaraddi and S. K. Deshpande 2018 Genotype × environment interactions and stability Analysis in advanced promising lines of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (l.) Walp.] Plant Archives Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 401-409 National 25. B.C. Chandana, S.K. Deshpande and Jayanth Subraya Bhat 2018 Heterosis studies for yield and yield related traits in maize (Zea mays L. Green Farming, vol.9 (3), 396-403 National 26. B.R. Mani and S.K. Deshpande 2017 Genetic evaluation of drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines using tolerance indices Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 8(2): 428-436 National 27. Mani B. R. & S. K. Deshpande 2016 Genetic Variability and Divergence Studies in Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbreds under Moisture Stress Condition The International Journal of Science &Technoledge (ISSN 2321 – 919X) Volume IV, Issue VII,1-6 International 28. Mani B. R. & S. K. Deshpande 2016 Genetic Variability and Character Association Studies on Yield and Yield Attributing Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbreds The International Journal of Science &Technoledge (ISSN 2321 – 919X) Volume IV, Issue VII,7-10 International 29. Mani B. R. & S. K. Deshpande 2016 Review on Integrated Plant Breeding Approaches for Moisture Stress Tolerance in Maize (Zea mays L.) The International Journal Of Science & Technoledge (ISSN 2321 – 919X) Volume IV, Issue VII,94-103 International 30. Mani B. R. & S. K. Deshpande 2016 Genetic divergence studies in maize (zea mays l.) Inbreds for yield and its components BIOINFOLET 13 ( 2 B ) : 267 - 272, National 31. Chandana B.C. and Deshpande S.K. 2016 General And Specific Combining Ability Studies On Yield And Yield Related Attributes In Maize (Zea mays. L) International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 8 (61) 3399-3405. National 32. Anusha Ch, R.A.Balikai and S. K. Deshpande 2013 Screening of Cowpea Genotypes against different insect pests Journal of Experimental Zoology, India (16): 683-688 National NAAS: 3.2 33. Deshpande, S.K., Patil, B.R., Jaggal, L.G., Khadi, B.M., Naik, P. M., Jangid, V.K., Priya, K., Angadi, C.D. and Sridevi, O. 2013 Resistant gene homologue SSR based assessment of molecular diversity among the recently released varieties of cowpea Agro-biodiversity and Food Security book publishing Indian Biodiversity Congress Accepted: April, 2013 National 34. Basavaraj Makanur, V.K Deshpande* S. K Deshpande** and Jaba Jagdish** 2012 Characterization of Cowpea Genotypes Based on the Morphological Characters Of Seed BIOINFOLET 9 (4B) : 656 - 660, National 35. Basavaraj Makanur, V.K Deshpande, S. K Deshpande and Jaba Jagdish 2012 Characterization of cowpea genotypes based on the morphological Characters of seed and seedling BIOINFOLET 9 (4B) : 656 - 660, National NAAS:4.0 36. Praveenkumar K., H. Madhusudan, L. Nadaf, R.K. Patil and S.K. Deshpande. 2012 Combining ability and gene action studies in inter-mutant hybrids of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Karnataka Journal of Agricultural Science 25(1): 1-4. National 37. Bhuvaneshwaragouda R Patil, Mahantesh Talikoti, Sanjeev K Deshpande, CG Patil and Malagouda Patil 2012 Assessment of genetic diversity among Asparagus species using randomly amplified polymorphic DNA markers Crop Improv (2012) 39(1): 65-69 National NAAS:3.0 38. Bhuvaneshwaragouda R. Patil, S. K. Deshpande, Malagouda Patil, S. S. Jyotiba and B. M. Khadi November, 2012 Combining ability studies in GMS based diploid cotton with special reference to fiber quality traits]. Crop Research Volume 44, Number 3 National NAAS: 3.0 39. J M Nidagundi, S K Deshpande, B R Patil RS Mane 2011 Combining ability and heterosis for yield and fibre quality traits in American cotton Crop Improvement (2011) 38(2): 179-185 National: NAAS:3.0 40. Hosmath J. A. Biradar D. P. and Deshpande S .K. 2011 Response of Bt Cotton to organic and inorganic nutrient management under rainfed and irrigated ecosystems International Research Journal of Plant Science Vol. 1(8): 2011 pp. 244-248 International 41. Sanjeev K. Deshpande, B. D. Biradar, Prakash I. Gangashetty and P. M. Salimath 2011 Studies on inheritance of charcoal rot resistance and Aphid resistance in rabi sorghum [sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench] Plant Archives Vol. 11 No. 2, 2011 pp. 635-643 National NAAS:4.0 42. Sanjeev K. Deshpande, B. D. Biradar, Prakash I. Gangashetty and P. M. Salimath 2011 Studies on inheritance of shoot fly resistance in rabi Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench] Plant Archives Vol. 11 No. 2, 2011 pp. 979-988. National NAAS:4.0 43. V. K. Deshpande, Basavaraj Makanur, S. K. Deshpande, Sateesh Adiger and P. M. Salimath 2011 Quantitative and qualitative losses caused by Callosobruchus maculates in cowpea during seed Storage Plant Archives Vol. 11 No. 2, 2011 pp. 723-731. National NAAS:4.0 44. V. K. Deshpande, Basavaraj Makanur, S. K. Deshpande, Sateesh Adiger and P. M. Salimath 2011 Genetic diversity studies in cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] Plant Archives Vol. 11 No. 2, 2011 pp. 999-1004 National NAAS:4.0 45. D. Lakshmana, B. D. Biradar, S. K. Deshpande and P.M.salimath 2010 Fertility restoration studies involving three diverse cytoplasmic male sterility systems in Pearl Millet The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 70(2): 114-119. National NAAS:6.2 46. D. Lakshmana, B. D. Biradar, S. K. Deshpande and D. Madaiah 2010 Studies on combining ability and heterosis involving diverse cytoplasmic male sterility system in Pearl Millet The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 70(1): 29-33 National NAAS:6.2 47. D. Lakshmana, B. D. Biradar, S. K. Deshapande 2009 Genetic divergence studies in Indian and exotic accessions of Pearl millet Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 22 (5): 1080-1083 National NAAS:3.0 48. Ramesh Mane, O Sridevi, P.M.Salimath, S.K.Deshpande and A.B.Khot 2010 Performance and Stability of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) genotypes. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2010, Vol 80(9), 898-901. National NAAS: above6.0 Abstracts 1 S.K.Deshpande and B.R.Patil 2015 Phenotyping of available Indian germplasm, breeding lines for resistance to rust and mosaic virus in Cowpea 5th International conference on Next Generation Genomics and Integrated Breeding for Crop Improvement International 2 Sanjeev K. Deshpande, B.D. Biradar, P.I. Gangashetty and P.M.Salimath 2011 Studies on inheritance of Shootfly resistance in Rabi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) In: Proceedings of National Seminar on “Contemporary Approaches to Crop Improvement” P. 248, 22-23 April, 2011, UAS, Bangalore National 3 Basavraj Makanur, Deshpande V K, Jaba Jagadish and Deshpande S K 2012 Screening of Cowpea Genotypes for their response to stored grain pest Callosobruchus (F) infestation International Symposium on Grain StorageFeb. 27-29, 2012, Pantnagar, India International 4 S.K.Deshpande, B.R.Patil, L.G. Jaggal, P.M. Naik, V.K. Jangid, Priya K. 2012 Diversity among the recently released varieties of Cowpea In Book of Abstracts Second Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2012) National Seminar Dec. 9-11 2012 Bangalore organized by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore National contd.. . Book chapters: S.N. Author(s) Year Title Journal National/ International 40 B. R. Patil, S. K. Deshpande and H.L.Nadaf 2009 Designer Crops enhancing nutrition by transgenic approach Winter School on “Post Harvest Technology and Value addition of grains for designer foods to address lifestyle disorders and health challenges” National 12. Brief write up on research work presently undergoing: Presently working with 1. presently molecular breeding work in Maize for genetic mapping of resistant genes for turcicum leaf blight and consequent development of resistant inbred lines and single cross hybrids resistant to turcicum leaf blight which is a major problem in the area 2. Cowpea Breeding work and concentrating on biotic stresses like Rust, Leaf spot and Cowpea Mosaic virus and initiated crosses and generating the material; in order to develop RIL populations through marker assisted selection in future. 13. Research Projects handled/ being handled. S.N. Title Funding Agency Budget (in Rupees) Period (From-to) 1. As Co-Principal Investigator Biotechnological approaches (Bt cotton) in Organic farming. Objective: Gene flow studies in Bt cotton through pollen to non Bt cotton genotypes ICAR, Under NATP, CGPIII 14 lakhs From 01.04.2002 to 31.12.2004 2. As Principal Investigator Up-gradation of tissue culture Laboratory at Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Bijapur National Horticulture Mission, Govt. of India 8 lakhs From 01.04.2006 to 31.03.2008 3 Working as Co- principal investigator for project on Climate change research at UAS Dharwad in which mu work focused on “Evaluation of Chick pea varieties for stability in yield and suitability for drought situations” RKVY , GOK Bangalore 525 lakhs 2009-2014 4 Worked as co principal investigator for project on Strategies for enhancing pulse production and productivity in Karnataka KSDA, GOK 15 lakhs 2011-2012 3 University funded Research project on “Induced Mutagenesis in cowpea” under University Grants : As Principal Investigator 0.50 lakhs Subjected to Irradiation of selected treatments cowpea genotypes M1 material harvested and M2 generation resown for evaluation and practioning selections. 7. Working as a Crop Research Coordinator for Cowpea research project at University level from 2009 to till date ICAR National network project on arid legumes for Dharwad centre Conducting Plant Breeding trials viz., Multilocation trials of University and also Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Coordinated trials (Advanced Varietal trial & Initial Varietal trials) of Cowpea with UAS Dharwad as a voluntary centre for testing under ICAR National network project on arid legumes. 8. Conducted a Maize, Sunflower, Bt cotton hybrid testing trials from 2007 till to date at University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad for Public and Pvt. Seed companies separately. Private seed companies Testing Private Hybrid Trials on crops viz., sunflower, Maize, Bt Cotton and giving the yield report 9. Presently working As Co-Principal Investigator in Marker Assisted Selection project on Biotic stresses with reference to identifying, Genetic mapping of resistant genes for turcicum leaf blight in Maize Govt. of Karnataka, India sponsored project for three years from year 2013 onwards with an Out lay of 2.50 Crores Rupees 10 As Principal Investigator “ DUS characterization of Cowpea germplasm, land races” PPVFRA, GOI 18lakhs 2016 - 2019 11. As PI for Project on “DUS characterization of newly released Cowpea varieties” PPVFRA, GOI 4 lakhs 2021-2022 14. Details of Trainings/ Study visits at National or International level S.N. Area of training Host Institute Name of Sponsor Year & Period (from-to) Remarks 01. National Training Workshop on ‘Applications of Genomics in Crop Improvement’ Dept. of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering College of Basic Sciences & Humanities G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand Dept. of Biotechnology, GOI Dec. 27th, 2012 to Jan. 16th, 2013 (21 days) Completed 02. NAIP Consortium on Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS Training Programme: Genomics/Genetics Data Analysis Using SAS Department of Agricultural Statistics University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bengaluru-560 065 National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) sponsored by ICAR 13th - 18th February, 2012 (6 days) Completed 03. Molecular Breeding for Rice Improvement Directorate of Rice Research ( ICAR), Hyderabad National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) sponsored by ICAR August 17th-30th, 2011 (14 days) Completed 04. Molecular Markers for Genetic diversity assessment & tools for genome resource conservation National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, UP National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) sponsored by ICAR April 21st – May 4th, 2011 Completed 05. Molecular marker- Assisted Crop Breeding: Principle, Methods and Applications (JANUARY 5 - 25, 2010) Dr. Akshay Talukdar, Division of Genetics, Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi ICAR January 5 - 25, 2010 (21 days) Completed 06. “Germplasm exchange: Policies & Procedures in India” Division of Germplasm Exchange, NBPGR, New-Delhi ICAR Nov. 17-26, 2008 Completed 07. Faculty development program on “ Educational methodology and Instructional technology” (Under Niche area of excellence) National Academy of Agricultural Research and Management (NAARM), Hyderabad ICAR Nov. 26-Dec.1, 2007 Completed 08. Molecular Techniques In Microbial Diversity Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India ICAR from16th Jan- 05thFeb,2007 (21 days) Completed 09 Strategies for Gene Cloning and Expression for value addition in crop plants CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India ICAR from15thNov- 5th Dec, 2006 (21 days) Completed 10 Advances in Breeding for Heterosis and Disease Resistance in Commercial Vegetable Crops. Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, India ICAR from 31st Jan -20thFeb, 2004 (21 days) Completed 11 Summer school on Teaching Methods in Agriculture GKVK Bangalore ICAR 9-29th August 2004 Completed 12 Biochemical Characterization and Documentation and Information Management of Plant Genetic Resources National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources ICAR 5-9-2000 to 4-12-2000 Completed 15. Conference / Symposia attended: S.N. Details Host Institute Name of Sponsor Period (from-to) Remarks 1. National Conference on Genetics and Cytogenetics UAS, Dharwad UAS, Dharwad & SWMF foundation Feb. 1-3, 2016 Attended 2. 5th International conference on Next Generation Genomics and Integrated Breeding for Crop Improvement ICRISAT ICRISAT 2015 Attended 3. Third National Congress on Plant Breeding and Genomics Indian Society of Plant Breeders, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003 TNAU, Coimbatore July 7-9, 2010 Attended 4 International Conference on Grain Legumes: Quality Improvement, Value Addition and Trade, IIPR, Kanpur ICAR Feb. 14-16, 2009, Attended 5 National Symposium on “Vegetable Oils Scenario: Approaches to meet the growing demands”. Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad ICAR Jan. 29-31, 2009 Attended 6 Two day national seminar on Industrial perspectives of microbes in industry and biotechnology Department of Microbiology, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore DBT, GOI 29-30th January 2007 Attended 16. Comment on current facilities available at your institute, to conduct the research in the proposed area: • Molecular lab for marker assisted breeding in crops viz., Rice, Maize and pulses • Field facility for undertaking plant breeding research • Glass house for disease resistance screening 17. Any efforts/ plans by you or your organization in strengthening the infrastructure/ research facilities (not more than 100 words). UAS, Dharwad has a strong infrastructure w.r.t Molecular Breeding work with well equipped laboratories we have project on Marker Assisted Selection to address biotic stresses for different important diseases in Chilli, Tomato, Maize (Leaf blight), Groundnut, Pigeonpea, Black gram in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding. 18. Any other information you may like to furnish to strengthen your candidature. Experience As Post Graduate Teacher: 1) Teaching (Post-graduate courses taught by me for M.Sc and Ph.D students at University level): Sl.No. Course Title Level Course No. Credit Hrs. 01. Principles of Plant Breeding For M.Sc students GPB.506 2+1 02 Principles of Genetics For M.Sc students 03. Theory and Practices of Plant Breeding For M.Sc students GPB.507 2+1 04 Biometrical Methods in Quantitative Genetic Analysis For PhD students GPB.512 0+2 05 Principles of Quantitative Genetics For M.Sc students GPB.504 2+1 06 Advances in Plant breeding systems For Ph.D students GPB.605 2+0 07 Intellectual Property and its Management in agriculture (e course) For M.Sc and Ph D students PGS.503 1+0 Note: Also involved in Undergraduate teaching for Introductory Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology subjects for B.Sc (Agriculture) students 2. Guidance to Postgraduate students: As a Main Guide/Major advisor for guidance: 05 PhD students in Genetics and Plant Breeding 10 MSc students in Genetics and Plant Breeding As a Member in Advisory Committee for guidance: 20 M.Sc students completed 03 PhD students completed 12 M.Sc students at present 07 PhD students at present Names and addresses of three Referees: 1. Dr. ShamaRao Jahagirdar, Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad 580005, Karnataka State, INDIA Email: shamaraoj@gmail.com, jahagiradars@uasd.in (M): +91 9740641068 2. Dr. Surinder Chopra Professor of Maize Genetics 252 Agricultural Sciences and Industries Bldg Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA16802, Tel: 814-865-1159 cell: 814-380-2433 email: sic3@psu.edu 3. Dr. Sreekanth S Patil Professor Emeritus University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad 580005, Karnataka State, INDIA Email: sspadvance@gmail.com (M): +91 9448837120 I hereby state that the information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge and attitude. Date: 4.6.2023 Place: UAS, Dharwad ,INDIA

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