Sujatha R. Dr.
Professor, HoD (Plant Breeding & Genetics) & Associate Director of Research (Coconut Mission)
Attached Department:
Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
Mobile Phone No:
+919495981544
Email ID:
Address (Residence):
India
Profile:
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Year of Passing University | University |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture | 1987 | Kerala Agricultural University |
| M.Sc.(Agricultural Botany) | 1991 | Kerala Agricultural University |
| Ph.D (Plant Breeding & Genetics) | 2001 | Kerala Agricultural University |
EXPERIENCE: 20 years
Journal Publications after 2012: 26 nos.
Review Article: 1 no.
Book Chapters: 1 no.
Popular Articles : 20 nos.
Institution development
- Set up a molecular biology lab with marker analysis facility
- Established an orchidarium with 40 genotypes rescued from western Ghats
- Coordinator- Research coordination group on ‘Coconut and Other Palms’
- Member, Biotechnology coordination group in KAU
- Co-Principal Investigator in the project for production of seedless water melon varieties from KAU
- Shonima – red fleshed seedless watermelon (Triploid)
- Swarna – yellow fleshed seedless water melon (Triploid)
Projects: As PI
Research Projects: 3 nos.
Developmental Projects: 6 nos
Projects: As Co-PI: 8 nos.
Major Advisor: 14 students
Advisory Committee: 25 students
Reviewer: Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Kerala Science Congress
External examiner for UG and PG : UAS Bangalore
Trainings Attended : 15 nos.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
- Associate Director of Research, Coconut Mission (2017 onwards)
- HoD, Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics (2017 onwards)
- HoD, Dept. of Homescience (2012 onwards)
- Farm i/c RARS, Nileshwar
- Chairman, Internal Complaints Committee for women (2015 onwards)
- Associate Patron, Student’s Union (2014-15 to 2016-17)
- Staff Advisor, College Magazine (2014-15 to 2016-17)