Studied M.S. Horticulture (University of Hawaii), Management Programme in Agriculture (IIM, Ahmedabad), Ph.D. (Social Forestry and Economics); Specialist in Natural Resource Management, Livestock Development, Community Development and Environmental Conservation. Conducted extensive Research and…
Hail from Karnataka State in India, had completed B.Sc in Agriculture and M.Sc in Agricultural Economics at UAS, Bangalore , Ph.D in Agricultural Economics from IARI, New Delhi, Joined ARS in 1975 and served in ICAR as scientist/Senior Scientist and Principle Scientist at IIHR, Banglaore, CAZRI,…
Research , teaching and extension activities on genetic resources and crop improvement of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) for the past 25 years. Implemented All India Coordianted Research Project on Underutilized Crops at National level in India and IFAD funded international research…