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ICAR-National Institute of Seed Science & Technology, Mau
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Dr. Kalyanrao

Field of Specialisation :

Sr. Scientist

Dr. Kalyanrao

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1. Personal Information

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Name Dr. Kalyanrao
Designation Senior Scientist
Discipline Seed Science and Technology
Email ID kalyan.rao83@icar.org.in
Phone Number (Official)
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3. Area of Specialization

Seed legislation, seed quality enhancement

2. Academic Qualifications

Degree Discipline Institution Year Merits if any
B.Sc. Agriculture University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka 2005 UG merit Scholarship
M.Sc. Seed Science and Technology G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar Uttarakhand 2007  

ICAR-JRF
Ph.D. Seed Science and Technology ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 2012 All India first rank in ICAR-SRF
PG Diploma Rural Development Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi 2012
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Designation Organization Duration Post held
Associate Professor AAU, Anand, Gujarat 1 year 30-04-2024 to 15-05-2025
Assistant Professor AAU, Anand, Gujarat 12 years 30-04-2012 to 29-04-2024
AGT IFFCO, New Delhi 3 Months 22-11-2007 to 01-03-2008
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Major Guide: Mentored 11 (M.Sc.) and 6 (Ph.D.) students in Seed Science and Techology

Scholars Research: Guided 70 M.Sc./Ph.D. students as Minor guide/Committee members

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Research Papers in National /international Journals 70
Paper presented/ abstract published 10
Chapters in training manual / book chapters/books published 10
Technical Bulletin / Extension folder 08
Popular Articles 15
Documentary/any others like e-publication/vlogs 01
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Awards by society
  1. ICAR Sponsored – Anand Agricultural University Best Teacher Award – 2018
  2. Young Scientist Award, Indian Society of Seed Technology, New Delhi-2022
  3. Young Scientist Award from SBER-2020
  4. Emerging Leader in Agriculture from Venus International Foundation-2019
Best oral/poster award 03
Conference awards –
Any other recognitions (Fellow/Fellowship/position in any society held) 1.      Fellow: Indian Society of Seed Technology, New Delhi

2.      Fellow: Society for Horticulture Research and Development

3.      Executive Councillor: Indian Society of Seed Technology, New Delhi
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Trainings attended (international/national) 1.      CAFT training: Management of underprivileged Agriculture from 6-26th Feb 2015 at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar (UK)

2.      ICAR winter School on Recent Development in seed trade production, export regulations and treaties from 18 Nov to 8 December 2015 at UAS Dharwad (KA)

3.      ICAR summer School on Breeding strategies and seed production techniques of temperate and exotic vegetables under changing climatic conditions from 01-21, June 2018 at ICAR-IARI, RS Kullu (HP)

4.      ICAR-Short Course on Advanced Statistical and Machine Learning Techniques for Analysis of Agricultural Research data from 19th to 28 th Feb, 2024 UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West-Bengal
Trainings conducted
  1. ICAR summer school on “New frontiers in hybrid seed production and genetic purity testing” from 5 to 25 Aug, 2014 (21 days)
  2. Five days National training on “Seed production in arid crops” sponsored by Ministry of Agriculture, GoI, New Delhi from 8-12 Oct, 2018 (5 days)
  3. 70 farmer’s training programmes on “Quality seed production” were organised (4 days each) with a financial outlay of Rs. 71 lakh which is benefited 1500 farmers of Gujarat.
Workshops attended/conducted 11
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Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / System etc. (List the same and maximum upto 5 under each category)

  1. Optimization of trailing method for hybrid seed production Bottle gourd hybrid to get higher seed yield and net profit per hectare with better seed germination and vigour.
  2. Standardization of magnetic field effect for cumin and onion seeds to improve the germination and seedling vigour
  3. Senna (Senna alexandrina Mill) seeds should be mechanically scarified for 2 to 3 minutes followed by seed priming treatment with Bio NPK (5ml/kg seeds for 3 hours soaking) for getting higher seed germination percent and seedling vigour
  4. Seed producer of Gujarat Anand Okra 8 (Anand Komal) should harvest the okra fruits at 60-65 days after fruit formation with 20 number of fruits retention per plant for higher germination (as per Indian minimum seed certification standards) and higher seed yield under the middle Gujarat condition.

Other Contributions if any

Administrative experience

  • Head, Dept. of Seed Science and Technology, AAU, Anand: Spearheaded effective implementation of teaching, research and extension activities 1st Nov, 2017 to 15th May, 2025
  • Member (Seed): Revision of syllabus and implementation for DAESI training programme.
  • Assistant Rector: Balram PG hostel (4 years) and international hostel (5 years), AAU, Anand.
  • Taluka nodal office experience for organising Krishi Mohastav

Infrastructure development

  • Establishment of UG and PG laboratory (Rs. 38.5 lakhs)
  • Renovation of farmers training hall (Rs. 8.5 Lakhs)
  • Installation Solar roof top over the department with 30 kw capacity