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
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Address (Residence): 
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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)
 
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