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Indian Society for Root Crops Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, , Tele: 91 471 2598551 to 54 Fax: 91 471 2590063 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.isrc.in

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Dr. A. N. Jyothi Dr. M. S. Sajeev Dr. J. Sreekumar

February 2009

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From the President ISRC ...... 5 Personal Memoranda ...... 6 Architects of ISRC ...... 7 - 8 Office Bearers of ISRC 2007 - 10 ...... 9 Life Members Data ...... 10 - 125 Publications brought out by ISRC ...... 126 Independently/ Jointly/ Supported Seminars/ Symposia/ Group Meetings ...... 127 - 132 Organised / Co-sponsored by ISRC Rooting towards web...... 133 Memorandum (Bye laws) ...... 134 - 141 Indian Society for Root Crops Life Members Directory - 2009

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From the President ISRC

Dear members,

We have great pleasure in presenting the Second edition of the Life Membership Directory of our ISRC. The earlier one was brought out in 2001. This Directory includes many new features which would be of use to our members. The need for an up to date Life Members Directory was keenly felt for quite a long time. In spite of our best efforts for nearly a year, it has not been possible to collect all the intended details from all the members. The Executive Committee decided to go ahead with the available data to translate the idea to reality. Information gathering from all the life members was attempted through postal communication, e-mail, website and even personal contact wherever possible. Complete details have been given for those members who have responded to our communication. List of other members, with available information is also presented to complete the Membership Directory. This publication also covers information on major past events, publications, byelaws etc wich will be of immense use to our members. I take this opportunity to thank all the members for their contribution towards this Directory. My special thanks to the office bearers who have taken extra pains to realize the long cherished idea.

Dr. M. Anantharaman

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PERSONAL MEMORANDA

Name...... Address: Office...... Residence ...... Telephone Nos :Office ...... Residence ...... Mobile...... Fax No ...... E-Mail ...... Bank A/c. No ...... Income Tax PAN No: ...... Vehicle No ...... Vehicle No ...... Passport No ...... Driving License No ...... Renew on ...... Credit Card No...... Bank ...... Weight: Kg...... Date of birth ...... Height: cm ...... Blood Group ...... Insurance Particulars: ...... Other Particulars: ......

6 Indian Society for Root Crops Life Members Directory - 2009 ARCHITECTS OF ISRC President Secretary Year Name Year Name 1972-78 Dr.N. Hrishi 1972-74 Dr.K.S. Pillai 1979 Dr.C.I.Chacko 1975 Dr.C.I. Chacko 1976-78 Dr.P.G. Rajendran 1980-81 Dr.P.K.Thomas 1979-81 Dr.K.S. Pillai 1982-83 Dr.N.M. Nayar 1982-85 Dr.M. Thankappan 1984-87 Dr.S.P. Ghosh 1986-88 Dr.T.V.R. Nayar 1989-91 Dr.V.P. Potty 1988-91 Dr.G.G. Nayar 1992-94 Dr.Santha V. Pillai 1992 Dr.N.M. Nayar 1995-98 Dr.S. Sundaresan 1993-98 Dr.G.T. Kurup 1998-01 Dr.M.P. Govindankutty 2001-04 Dr.C.S. Ravindran 1998-2007 Dr.S. Edison 2004-07 Dr.Vinayaka Hegde 2007-10 Dr.M. Anantharaman 2007-10 Dr.M.S. Sajeev

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Treasurer Chief Editor

Year Name Year Name 1972-75 Dr.C.R. Mohan Kumar 1975-78 Dr.R. Gopinathan Nair 1976-78 Dr.K.S. Pillai 1979 Dr.S. Edison 1980-81 Dr.J.S.Jos 1979-81 Dr.T. Venkateswaralu 1982-85 Dr.R.B. Nair 1982-83 Dr.M.S. Palaniswami 1986-87 Dr.T. Ramanujam 1984-85 Dr.A.U. Gadewar 1988-91 Dr.N.G. Nair 1986-88 Dr.G. Padmaja 1992-94 Dr.M.S. Palaniswami 1995-98 Dr.T.V.R. Nayar 1989-91 Dr.C. Mohandas 1998-2001 Dr.V.P. Potty 1992-2001 Mrs. K.R. Lekshmi 2001-04 Dr.S.K. Nanda 2001-07 Dr.T. Srinivas 2004-07 Dr.T. Premkumar 2007-10 Dr.C. Mohan 2007-10 Dr.V. Ravi

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OFFICE BEARERS OF ISRC 2007-2010

Executive Council International Advisory Borad Dr. M. Anantharaman, President Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, India; Dr. Hernan Ceballos, Dr. K. Abraham, Vice President Colombia; Prof. Andrew Westby, U. K.; Dr. Alfred Dixon, Dr. M. S. Sajeev, Secretary Nigeria; Dr. Claude Fauquet, U.S.A; Dr. Gautham Kalloo, Dr. A. N. Jyothi, Joint Secretary India; Dr. NeBambi Lutaladio, Italy; Dr. Vincent Lebot, Dr. C. Mohan, Treasurer Dr. V. Ravi, Chief Editor Vanuatu; Dr. Reinhardt Howeler, Thailand; Dr. Sarath Members Ilangantileke, India Shri. M. Unnikrishnan Editorial Board Dr. T. Makeshkumar Chief Editor :Dr. V. Ravi Dr. J. Sreekumar Dr. V. L. Geethakumari Members: Dr. T. Premkumar, Dr. R. Pushpakumari, Dr. Dr. Annamma George R. C. Ray, Dr. J. T. Sheriff, Dr. Vinayaka Hegde, Zonal Representatives Dr. G. Suja, Dr. Santhosh Mithra, Dr. Shirly Raichal Anil Dr. Emilia T. Abraham, South Zone Dr. T. R. Dayal, North Zone Dr. M. Nedunchezhiyan, East Zone Dr. K. P. Singh, West-Zone

9 Indian Society for Root Crops Life Members Directory - 2009 LIFE MEMBERS DATA 1. Name 1. Mr. S. S. ABHILASH 2. Mr. ABRAHAM JACOB 2. Date of Birth 05-07-1975 17-03-1970 3. Educational Qualifications M. Sc M.Tech, M.B.A 4. Designation Upper Division Clerk Managing Director 5. Address Present Office Office of the Inspector General of Registration, TC 11/769, Green Valley Road, Plamood, Pattom P.O, Vanchiyoor, Tvpm- 695 035, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram 695 004, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Eiswarya, Kunniyodu, Kakkavila, 100, Kappil Road, Chalakuzhi Road, Medical College, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram -695 011, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 506, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Eiswarya, Kunniyodu, Kakkavila, Panachail House, West Othara P.O, Triruvalla, Tvpm - 695 506, Kerala, India Kerala- 689551, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 04712215843 (M) 09447449395 (O) 0471-2726536 (R) 0471-2553821 (M) 09447153944 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Inspector General of Registration POABS Envirotech Ltd. 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Minor tuber crops - 13. Areas of specialization Chemistry - 14. Year of joining the Society 1999 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society for Plantation Crops Indian Society for Spices

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1. Name 3. Dr. K. ABRAHAM 4. Mr. AJAY KUMAR MISRA 2. Date of Birth 29-11-1949 02-04-1979 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Sc 4. Designation Principal Scientist and Head Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence C-63, Gandhipuram, Sreekariyam, - Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India

7. Address Permanent C-63, Gandhipuram, Sreekariyam, S/o J. N. Misra, Sector 4G, House No. 1138, Bokaro Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Steel City, Jharkhand 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2597485 (M) 09447009465 (M) 09895260198 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams, Cassava, Aroids Amorphophallus 13. Areas of specialization Cytogenetics, Plant Breeding Biotechnology 14. Year of joining the Society 1976 2008 15. Membership in other Societies International Society for Tropical Root Crops Nil

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1. Name 5. Dr. Mrs. ALICE ANTONY 6. Dr. M. ANANTHARAMAN 2. Date of Birth 19-05-1957 13-04-1953 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agricultural Botany) Ph.D 4. Designation Associate Professor Principal Scientist and Head 5. Address Present Office Regional Agricultural Research Station, Section of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, Kumarakom, , Kerala, India Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Koodarappillil house, Ozhathil Lane, Nagampodam, 111, USRA, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottyam-1, Kerala, India Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Koodarappillil house, Ozhathil Lane, Nagampodam, 111, USRA, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottyam-1, Kerala, India Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0481- 2524421 (R) 0481-2571245 (M) 09447140131 (O) 0471-2598551- 108 (R) 0471- 27210260 (M) 9447072102 9. E-mail address: - [email protected]@yahoo.co.in 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 11 31 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams and minor tuber crops Cassava, Sweet potato, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Cropping systems and management trials Extension, participatory methods, technology assessment 14. Year of joining the Society 1989 1978 15. Membership in other Societies Nil International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Society of Extension EducationIndian, Society for Coastal AgricultureTrivandrum Management Association, Lions Club International, Kerala International Centre

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1. Name 7. Ms. ANITHA JOSE 8. Ms. K. M. ANJU 2. Date of Birth 20-05-1976 08-08-1984 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Microbiology) M.Sc 4. Designation Research Scholar Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Anu Nivas, Chemmakkad P.O., Kollam - 691 603, TC 28/884/1, Valia MadomKaithamukku P.O, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Anu Nivas, Chemmakkad P.O. Kollam - 691 603, TC 28/884/1, Valia MadomKaithamukku P.O, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551(R) 0474-2552217(M) 09961489968 (R) -0471-2478514 (M) 9495970324 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise - Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Microbiology Nematology 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 9. Mr. M. ANNAMALAI 10. Mr. R. ANNAMALAI 2. Date of Birth 07-04-1976 19-10-1941 3. Educational Qualifications B. Sc, D.Sc (Ag) MA () 4. Designation Agricultural Officer Former Principal Scientist (ICAR) 5. Address Present Office SPAC Tapioca Products (I) Ltd. -

6. Address Present Residence No.5, Spac QuartersPoonachi (Village), Mugasipudur 45/765, Chalikkavattom,Vennala, P.O., Kochi-682 (Post) Bhavani (Taluk), Erode- 638 314, , 028, Kerala, India India 7. Address Permanent Bagadur Street, Near BDO OfficePolur, 45/765, Chalikkavattom,Vennala, P.O., Kochi-682 Thiruvannamalai- 606 803Tamil Nadu, India 028, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 04256 257901, 257902 (R) 0 9894222430 (M) 0 9894563060, 09842311172 (R) -0484 2803435 (M) 9895617039 9. E-mail address: [email protected]@Spacgroup.com [email protected] 10. Organization working SPAC Tapioca Products (I) Ltd - 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, Sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Crop husbandry Social choice, cost of production 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 1977 15. Membership in other Societies - Nil

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1. Name 11. Ms. ARCHANA. M. M. 12. Dr. Mrs. ANNAMMA GEORGE 2. Date of Birth 23-05-1985 27-05-1955 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc Ph. D () 4. Designation Senior Research Fellow Professor 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram 6. Address Present Residence Sreekariyam Working Women’s Hostel,Kallampalli, T.C.66/622, Vandithadam, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram -695 522, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Anjanam(H), Melood (P.O), T.C.66/622, Vandithadam, Vellayani, Adoor,Pathanamthitta- 691 523, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 522, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 04734237813 (M) 9745472277 (O) 0471-2383388 (R) 0471-2383368 (M)09349318567 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 1 20 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Tapioca, Xanthosoma, Coleus 13. Areas of specialization Nematology Crop Production and Cropping Systems 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 1999 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Agronomy

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1. Name 13. Dr. Mrs. ARCHANA MUKHERJEE 14. Ms. M. M. ARCHANA 2. Date of Birth 27- 10-1957 23-05-1985 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D M.Sc 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Genetics and Cytogenetics) Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Dumduma HBC P.O,Bhubaneswar -751 019, Orissa, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence H. No. 152, Dharmavihar, P.O. Khandagiri, Working Women’s Hostel, Near Milma, Kallampalli, Bhubaneswar-751 030, Orissa, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent C/o- Late Dr. N. R. Acharya, At: Neamatpur, P.O: Sitarampur- Anjanam, Mellod P.O, Adoor, 713 359, Dist: Burdwan, West Bengal, India Pathanamthitta, 691 523, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0674 2470528 (R)0674 2350427(M) 09437050427 (R) 04734237813 (M) 9745472277 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 22 years 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, Yams, Coleus Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Plant Tissue Culture, Genetics & Cytogenetics, Plant Breeding and Entomopathogenic nematodes and associated bacteria 14. Year of joining the Society 1986 2008 15. Membership in other Societies International Oberdorla Biotechnologists Association , Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding, International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Society of Nil Mycology and Plant Pathology etc.

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1. Name 15. Dr. ARUP CHATTOPADHYAY 16. Dr. Mrs. K. I. ASHA 2. Date of Birth 22-11-1966 25-05-1968 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Botany), B. Ed (Natural Science) 4. Designation Lecturer (Senior scale) Scientist (Senior Scale) 5. Address Present Office AICRP on Vegetable Crops, Directorate of Research, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalay, Kalyani- 741235, Nadia, West NBPGR Regional Station, KAU Campus, Bengal, India Vellanikkara, - 680 656, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence B-8/18, Kalyani- 741 235, Nadia, NBPGR Staff Quarter No.III/1, NBPGR Regional Station, KAU West Bengal, India Campus, Vellanikkara, Thrissur- 680 656, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 40 S.N. Ghosh Lane, Narura, Chandannagore, Akarathin Vilakom, T.C.43/427, Valiyaveedu Lane, Hooghly- 712 136, West Bengal, India Kamaleswaram, Manacaud.P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 009, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O)033 25808511 Extn 39 (R) 300 25821530 (M) 09239402700 (O) 0487 2370499 (R)0487 2370166(M) 09195980412 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalay ICAR 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 15 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, Elephant foot yam, taro, yam bean Dioscorea, Cassava, Chinese potato, Taro, Cocoyam, Amorphophallus 13. Areas of specialization Characterization and plant breeding Plant Genetic Resources 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Vegetable Science Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources

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1. Name 17. Mr. T. ASOKAN NAMBIAR 18. Mr. R. BADRINATH 2. Date of Birth 01-06-1949 17-01-1969 3. Educational Qualifications B.Sc MBA 4. Designation Publicity Officer Project Manager 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, GIRACT Thiruvananthapuram-17

6. Address Present Residence Puzhamudi, Sasthamkovil lane, Kannamoola, Medical College 9, New number 5, Aloma Nagar, Coimbatore- 12, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India Tamil Nadu, India 7. Address Permanent Puzhamudi, Sasthamkovil lane, Kannamoola, 9, New number 5, Aloma Nagar, Coimbatore- 12, Medical College P.O, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551(R) 0471 2445374 (M) 09446085374 (O) 0422-4391054 (R)0422-4389404 (M) 09894714003 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI GIRACT 11. Years of experience in root crops 28 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise - Tapioca, Sweet potato, Arrowroot 13. Areas of specialization Publicity Starch and root ingredients 14. Year of joining the Society 1980 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Protein Food Nutrition Association of India,Food Processing Association

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1. Name 19. Dr. Mrs. BALA NAMBISAN 20. Dr. C. BALAGOPALAN 2. Date of Birth 7-12-1950 18-07-1942 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Biochemistry) Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist Resident Dean and Director of Research 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India (MACFAST), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Surya, Krishna Gardens, Golf Links, Kawdiar, Panchavadi, Near 7th Day High SchoolMavelikkara, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India Alappuzha - 680 101, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Surya, Krishna Garden, Golf Links, Kawdiar, Panchavadi, Near 7th Day High SchoolMavelikkara, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India Alappuzha - 680 101, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551(R) 0471-2432514 (M) 09847322514 (O) 0469 3058010 (R) 0479 2302294 (M) 09846011235 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI MACFAST, Tiruvalla 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Aroids, yams, Curcuma, Minor tuber crops All tropical tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization Secondary metabolites in tuber crops, Plant Biochemistry Microbiology, post harvest management and value addition 14. Year of joining the Society 1977 1974 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 21. Ms. BEENA KUMARI. R 22. Mr. R. BHARATHAN 2. Date of Birth 29-09-1983 02-03-1969 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc M. Sc (Physics), MCA 4. Designation Senior Research Fellow Technical Officer 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017 Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Beena Bhavan, TC 21/560Keezharannur, Karamana CTCRI, Sreekariyam, P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-695 002, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Beena Bhavan, TC 21/560Keezharannur, Karamana Ambalkunnu house, Thinapuram, Meppadi P.O, P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-695 002, Kerala, India Wayanad 673 577, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471-2343427 (M) 09388817283 (R) 0471 2598551 (M) 09447661790 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 1 17 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, Arrowroot - 13. Areas of specialization Molecular & Biochemistry of root crops Computer Application 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 23. Mr. L. K. BHARATHI 24. Mr. BINOY BABU 2. Date of Birth 20-03-1974 17-06-1982 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Horticulture) M.Sc 4. Designation Scientist (Sr. Scale) Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office CHES, Aiginia, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, india 6. Address Present Residence Room No.20, Saraswathi Hostel, IARI, Pusa, Chenganjideth 3B Cottage,Karthikapally P.O, New Delhi- 12, India Alappuzha- 690 516, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 1018 C/2, Kamaraj Nagar, opp. Court, Palayam Kottai, Chenganjideth 3B Cottage,Karthikapally P.O, Tirunelveli- 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India Alappuzha – 690 516, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0674-2471867- (M) 09868573693 (R) 0479-2485334 (M) 09947124260 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working ICAR CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 4 2 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, Chinese potato Amorphophullas, Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Crop Improvement Molecular Biology, Virology 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Orissa Horticultural Association, Indian Society of Nil Vegetable CropsIndian Society of HorticultureSociety for Promotion of Horticulture

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1. Name 25. Dr. BINU ANTONY 26. Mrs. BINU HARIPRAKASH 2. Date of Birth 10-02-1973 22-02-1975 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Msc, B.Ed 4. Designation Post Doctorate Researcher Research Associate 5. Address Present Office - CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence - Ratna Vilas, TC 17/1427Chengaloor, Poojappura P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-695 012, Kerala, India

7. Address Permanent Naduparampil, KPC Road, Mekkadampu, Ratna Vilas, TC 17/1427Chengaloor, Poojappura Muvattupuzha- 682 316, Ernakulam, Kerala, India P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-695 012, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers - (R) 0471-235172 (M) 09847138046 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 - 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato All tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization Entomology Tissue Culture 14. Year of joining the Society 1999 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Entomological Society of America, AAEApplied Nil Entomology and Zoology, Japan

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1. Name 27. Dr. R. S. BIRADAR 28. Dr. G. BYJU 2. Date of Birth 01-06-1950 27-05-1965 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Central Institute of Fisheries , Versova, Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Mumbai- 400 061, Maharashtra, India Thiruvananthapuram-695017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 20/13, Green View, Amritvan Complex, Near Dindhoshi TC VI/ 2197 (3), Mundakakulanjiyil, Aithady Road, Bus Depot, Goregaon (E), Mumbai- 400 063, Thuruvikkal P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Maharashtra, India 7. Address Permanent 20/13, Green View, Amritvan Complex, Near Dindhoshi Bus Depot, TC VI/ 2197 (3), Mundakakulanjiyil, Aithady Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai- 400 063, Maharashtra, India Thuruvikkal P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 022 26361446 (R)022 28429531 (M)09819744687 (O) 0471 2598551(R) 0471 2441067 (M) 09447740552 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working ICAR CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 17 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, Cassava, Colocasia Cassava, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus 13. Areas of specialization Agricultural Statistics Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 1977 1992 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agricultural Statistics, Indian Society of Indian Society of Soil Science Remote Sensing, Asian Fisheries Society (Indian branch) The Horticultural Society of India

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1. Name 29. Dr. S. CHANDRA BABU 30. Dr. K. T. CHANDY 2. Date of Birth 15-05-1954 08-02-1946 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Agricultural Economics) 4. Designation Technical Officer Principal 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, St. Xavier College, PB 18, Jalukei, Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India Nagaland- 797 110, India 6. Address Present Residence Chandrakantham, Convent Road, Pravachambalam St. Xavier College, PB 18, Jalukei, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 020, Kerala, India Nagaland- 797 110, India 7. Address Permanent Chandrakantham, Convent Road , Pravachambalam St. Xavier College, PB 18, Jalukei, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 020, Kerala, India Nagaland- 797 110, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551 extn 137 (R) 04712393513 (M) 09495540956 (M) 09436004769 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected]@gmail.com 10. Organization working CTCRI Diocese of Nagaland 11. Years of experience in root crops 24 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Yams Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Soil Microflora with respect to rhizosphere of yams, cassava Agronomy, Economics 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 1995 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Agronomy

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1. Name 31. Mr. CIJO ISSAC 32. Mr. V. DAMODARAN 2. Date of Birth 15-09-1975 30-06-1968 3. Educational Qualifications M. Pharm M.Sc (Agriculture) 4. Designation Research Scholar Technical Officer 5. Address Present Office College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Horticulture & Forestry Division, CARI, College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala , India Port Blair -744101 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 6. Address Present Residence PG Men’s Hostel, Medical College, Wimberly Gunj, Thiruvananthapuram -695 011, Kerala, India Ferrar Gunj Tahsil, South Andaman – 744 206 7. Address Permanent Puthenpurackal, Athirampuzha P.O,Kottayam, New Gummipoondi, Chennai, Kerala, India Tamil Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers - (R) 03192 255864 (M)09434263175 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - ICAR 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Arrowroot, Sweet Potato Sweet potato, elephant foot yam, greater yam, coleus, cassava 13. Areas of specialization Pharmaceutical applications of tuber starches Agronomy 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research Indian Society for Plantation Crops

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1. Name 33. Dr. T. R. DAYAL 34. Dr. DEVASOBHANARAJ. A 2. Date of Birth 20-10-1940 11-03-1945 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph.D 4. Designation International Scientist (Retd) Retd. Principal, , Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu, India 5. Address Present Office - -

6. Address Present Residence Saroj Villa, E.F-21, Iderpuri Joice Villa, 12-A, Sahaya Street, Nagarcoil-1, Tamil New Delhi- 110012, India Nadu, India 7. Address Permanent Saroj Villa, E.F-21, Joice Villa, 12-A, Sahaya Street, Nagarcoil-1, Tamil IderpuriNew Delhi- 110012, India Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 011 25831095 (M) 09868100318 (R) 04652230751 (M) 09842553275 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected]@gmail.com 10. Organization working - - 11. Years of experience in root crops 35 15 12. Root crops worked priority wise Potato and sweet potato South Indian tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization Breeding, Seed Production, Agronomy and Management Enzymology, VAM Fungi 14. Year of joining the Society 1994 2002 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Potato Association, Indian Society of 16 National and International Societies Agronomy

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1. Name 35. Prof. DEBI PRASAD RAY 36. Dr. Mrs. M. K. DHANYA 2. Date of Birth 15-08-1949 31-05-1976 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D (Horticulture) Ph.D (Plant pathology) 4. Designation Vice-Chancellor Assistant Professor 5. Address Present Office Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RARS, Kumarakom, Bhubaneswar 751 003, Orissa, India Kottayam, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Vice-Chancellor’s Bungalow, Agriculture Colony, Unit Aradhana, Pothuval lane, Chalukkunnu P. O., 8, Bhubaneswar 751 003, Orissa, India Kottayam, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 105 (HIG), Kalinga Vihar, Khurda Dist, Bhubaneswar C/o C. K. Krishnankutty, Dhanya Bhavan, 751 019, Orissa, India Puliyanmala, P.O, Idukki-685515, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0674 2392677 (R) 0674 2561606 (M) 09437040057 (M) 09447388215 9. E-mail address: [email protected][email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, Cassava, Yams Yams 13. Areas of specialization Biodiversity assessment, orchard efficiency anagement Virology 14. Year of joining the Society 1998 2007 15. Membership in other Societies Agriculture Society of India, Horticulture Society of India, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology , International Society for Banana, Indian Society for Vegetable Crops etc. Indian Society of Phytopathology

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1. Name 37. DHANYA JAYASEELAN 38. Ms. M. P. DIVYA NAIR 2. Date of Birth 11-3-1981 25-04-1984 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc. (Biotechnology) M. Sc 4. Designation Senior Research Fellow Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Swathi, TC 12/548(1), Mulavana jn, Kunnukuzhi Prasanthi, T.C.6/132, Kodunganoor P.O, Vattiyoorkavu, PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 013, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Swathi, TC 12/548(1), Mulavana jn, Kunnukuzhi Prasanthi, T.C.6/132, Kodunganoor P.O, Vattiyoorkavu, (PO), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 013, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471-255906 (M) 09946697915 (R) 0471- 2363387 (M) 09446147469 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 years 5 Months 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, Dioscorea Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Molecular diagnosis and tissue culture Biotechnology 14. Year of joining the Society 2007 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 39. Mr. M. EASWARAN 40. Mrs. C. S. ESWARIAMMA 2. Date of Birth 19-03-1956 19-03-1944 3. Educational Qualifications M. A. (Sociology) M.Sc 4. Designation Technical Officer Retd Principal Scientist, CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Section of Social Sciences, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, - Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence TC IX/ 1441 (3) SreelakshmiSanthinagar, Sreekariyam, P,S-II, Sukrutha Apartments Plot No. 107, 13th Main Binni Thiruvananthapuram - 695 017, Kerala, India LayoutIInd Satge, Vijaya Nagar, Banglore- 560040

7. Address Permanent TC IX/ 1441 (3) SreelakshmiSanthinagar, Sreekariyam, M.P,S-II, Sukrutha ApartmentsPlot No. 107, 13th Main Binni Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India LayoutIInd Satge , Vijaya Nagar, Banglore- 560040 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551-4 (R) 0471-2595346 (M) 09446553042 (M) 09916534405 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 25 34 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams Cassava, Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Transfer of Technology, Agriculture Extension Plant breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 2004 1972 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 41. Dr. S. EDISON 42. Dr. T. EMILIA ABRAHAM 2. Date of Birth 12-11-1946 21-04-1950 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Former Director, CTCRI Scientist-F 5. Address Present Office - Chemical Sciences & Technology DivisionNIIST, Thiruvananthapuram-695 019, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Srinidhi, TC No.13/550, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom TC-13/610, KV-50, Kunnukuzhy, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram -695 004, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 037, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 16, Pillaimar West StreetP.O. Srivilliputtur 626 125, TC-13/610, KV-50Kunnukuzhy, Thiruvananthapuram- Tamil Nadu, India 695 037, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471-2441957 (M) 09447767656 (O) 0471-2515253 (R) 0471-2301085 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CSIR 11. Years of experience in root crops 15 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato, Dioscorea, Aroids, minor tuber crops Cassava, Elephant foot yam, Coleus, Arrowroot 13. Areas of specialization Plant Pathology Carbohydrate technology 14. Year of joining the Society 1977 1980 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Spices, Indian Society for Plantation Crops, AFST, SBT, SCC&T, KAS Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science, International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Phytopathological Society etc.

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1. Name 43. ERLINDA A. VASQUEZ 44. Dr. S. GANESH 2. Date of Birth 07-04-1960 12-06-1959 3. Educational Qualifications D. Sc. Agriculture (Pest Management), Post doc (Semiochemicals) Ph. D (Horticulture) 4. Designation Associate Professor Reader in Horticulture 5. Address Present Office Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Centre, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Gandhigram Visayas State University, Visea, Baybay, Leyte 6521- Rural University,Gandhigram- 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India A, Philippines 6. Address Present Residence 79, Kilbourne DriveVisayas State UniversityVisea, 56/37 A, Durairaj Nagar,West Govindapuram, Baybay, Leyte 6521- A, Philippines Dindigal-1, Tamil Nadu, India 7. Address Permanent Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Centre, Visayas State 56/37 A, Durairaj Nagar,West Govindapuram, University, Visea, baybay, Leyte 6521- A, Philippines Dindigal-1, Tamil Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0063- 053-335-2616 (R) 0063-053-335-381700 (M)63-928-3861275 (O) 0451-2452371- 245375 (R) 0451-2421551 (M) 09486274654 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Centre Gandhigram Rural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 11 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, cassava, yams and taro Tapioca and sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Biological Control, natural products (Semiochemicals) Horticulture 14. Year of joining the Society 1989 2002 15. Membership in other Societies Gesselschaft AugtncimedizenPhytochemistry Madras Agriculture Students Union,South Indian Society of Europe Horticulture and Indian Horticulture

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1. Name 45. Ms. V. GAYATHRI 46. Dr. Mrs. V. GEETHA 2. Date of Birth 16-08-1973 04-02-1973 3. Educational Qualifications M. Sc (Microbiology) Ph. D (Agronomy) 4. Designation Lecturer Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office SCT College of Engineering, Pappanamcode, Senior Research Fellow, CSRC, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 002, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Darshana, GRA C- 42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvally Lane, T.C.41/807, Geetha Vihar, M. R. Hills, Manacaud Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 009, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Darshana, GRA C- 42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvally Lane, T.C.41/807, Geetha Vihar, M. R. Hills, Manacaud Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 009, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471-2597834 (M) 09446483056 (R) 0471- 2455238 (M) 09447157359 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working SCT College of Engineering Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, Arrowroot 13. Areas of specialization Biotechnology Cropping systems research 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Association

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1. Name 47. Dr. P. GEETHAKRISHNAN NAIR 48. Dr.V. L.GEETHAKUMARI 2. Date of Birth 30-05-1971 25-05-1956 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D (Botany) Ph. D (Agronomy) 4. Designation Field Officer Professor 5. Address Present Office Rubber Board Regional Office, Pathanamthitta, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram -695 522, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence DBCHSS, Kavinbhagam (PO), Thiruvalla, House No.199, TJRA Lane 2Sastamangalam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 010, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Padinjatinkara house, Elavakod, House No.199, TJRA Lane 2Sastamangalam, Chadayamangalam, Kollam, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 010, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (M) 09495834440 (O) 0471-2383388 (R) 0471-2319279 (M)09446447979 9. E-mail address: [email protected] 10. Organization working Rubber Board Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Taro Cassava, Xanthosoma, Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Genetics and plant breeding Nutrient management 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 1989 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Agronomy

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1. Name 49. Dr. P. GOPALAKRISHNAN NAIR 50. Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan Nair 2. Date of Birth 27-04-1933 15-04-1941 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Retd), CTCRI Former Head, Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI 5. Address Present Office - -

6. Address Present Residence Gopura, TC 8/1602, Thirumala, K.36, Kailas Nagar, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 004, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Gopura, TC 8/1602, Thirumala, K.36, Kailas nagar, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 004, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2351622 (M) 09394048421 (R) 0471 2448199 (M) 09447025535 9. E-mail address: - [email protected] 10. Organization working - - 11. Years of experience in root crops 33 36 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Phosphorus nutrition of cassava Plant Breeding, Cytogenetics, Mutation Breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 1972 1973 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 51. Mr. R.GOPINATHAN NAIR 52. Dr. V. S. HARIKUMAR 2. Date of Birth 13-11-1926 07-12-1962 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Botany) Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Retd), CTCRI Reader in Botany 5. Address Present Office - Dept. of Botany, Sanatana Dharma College, Sanat anapuram P.O, Alapuzha- 688 003, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Vijayasaras, Near SBT Complex, Poojappura, Mathura, Pazhaveedu P.O,Alappuzha- 688009, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 012, Kerala, India Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Vijayasaras, Near SBT Complex, Poojappura, Mathura, Pazhaveedu P.O,Alappuzha- 688009, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 012, Kerala, India Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2351669 (O) 0477 2269350 (R) 0477 2267824 (M) 09946203764 9. E-mail address: - [email protected] 10. Organization working - Sanatana Dharma College 11. Years of experience in root crops 19 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, sweet potato, aroids and yams Sweet Potato, Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Plant Breeding Microbiology 14. Year of joining the Society 1972 1995 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Association of Microbiologists of India

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1. Name 53. Prof. Dr. HARISADHAN SEN Mrs. P. HEMASANKARI 2. Date of Birth 06-09-1944 02-06-1973 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agronomy) M.E (Agrl.Process) 4. Designation Professor (Retd), Directorate of Research, BCKV, Kalyani, West Bengal Scientist (AS&PE) 5. Address Present Office - Directorate of Rice Research Rajendranagar, Hyderabad- 30, Andhra Pradesh, India 6. Address Present Residence B-2/71 Kalyani, P.O- Kalyani, DT. Nadia, West 1-8-42/1, NIRD Road,Rajendranagar, Bengal- 741 235 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India 7. Address Permanent B-2/71 Kalyani, P.O- Kalyani, DT. Nadia, West - Bengal- 741 235 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 033 25824679 (M) 09432267079 (O) 044 24015036 (M) 09299476548 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - Directorate of Rice Research 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise All tuber crops Cassava, taro, sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Agronomy, Crop management Agricultural Processing 14. Year of joining the Society 1980 2000 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Dry land Agriculture, Indian Potato Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers,Association of Food Association, International Society for Tropical Root Crops etc. Scientists and Technologists (India), Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists (India)etc.

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1. Name 55. Dr. N. HRISHI 56. Dr. N. R. HULUGALLA 2. Date of Birth 21-09-1927 06-01-1956 3. Educational Qualifications D.Sc, Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Former Director, CTCRI; Former Agricultural Consultant, FAO etc. Senior Research Scientist 5. Address Present Office - ACRI, Locked Bag 1000, Narrabri, NSW 2390, Australia 6. Address Present Residence Hrishikamal, BN/202, Bapujinagar, Medical College 41 Gibbons street, Narrabri, NSW 2390, Australia P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India

7. Address Permanent Hrishikamal, BN/202, Bapujinagar, Medical College 41 Gibbons street, Narrabri, NSW 2390, Australia P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (R) 04712440244 (M) 09446100979 (O) 61-2-67991533 (R) 61-2-67923831 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Freelance NSW, Department of Primary Industries 11. Years of experience in root crops 14 23 12. Root crops worked priority wise All tropical tuber crops Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Extension Soil Science 14. Year of joining the Society 1972 1984 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Genetics and Plant breeding, ISTRO, American Society of Agronomy, Australian Netherlands Genetic Society, International Society for Soil Science, AIAST, Soil Science Society of America Root and Tuber Crops

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1. Name 57. Dr. K. A. INASI 58. Dr.(Mrs). INDIRA JANAKI EKANAYAKE 2. Date of Birth 22-01-1953 04-09-1956 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agricultural Botany) Ph.D 4. Designation Associate Professor Senior Agriculturist 5. Address Present Office Regional Agricultural Research Station, Mail Stop No. I6-601., LCSAR, 1850 I St. NW, Kumarakom P.O, Kottayam, Kerala, India Washington, DC 20043, USA 6. Address Present Residence Koodarapillil House, Ozhathil lane, Nagampadom, 12816 Littleton Street, Silver Spring, Kottayam -01, Kerala, India MD 20906-4258, USA 7. Address Permanent Koodarapillil House, Ozhathil lane, Nagampadom, 146 Prithi Mawatha, Watapuluwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka Kottayam -01, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0481 2524421 (R) 0481 2571245 (M) 09847023904 (R) +1-202-458-8459 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University IBRD, Washington DC, USA 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 24 years 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, potato, yam, sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Cropping systems and management trials Agronomy, crop physiology, plant breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 1996 1993 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America

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1. Name 59. Dr. JACOB JOHN 60. Dr. JACOB THOMAS 2. Date of Birth 25-02-1968 15-05-1960 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph.D (Agronomy) 4. Designation Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale) Managing Director 5. Address Present Office Cropping Systems Research Centre (Kerala Agricultural Film Development Corporation, Vazhuthacadu, University), Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 002, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence T.C.1 / 1440, Jupiter, , Medical College Shelumiel, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi- P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 682 020, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent T.C.1 / 1440, Jupiter, Kumarapuram, Medical College Shelumiel, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi- P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 682 020, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471- 2343586 (R) 0471-2447392 (M) 09847022929 (O) 0471 2321465 (R) 0484 220778(M) 09447015560 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University All India Civil Service 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Tapioca, Sweet potato, Coleus Tropical root crops 13. Areas of specialization Homestead farming, Allelopathy Agronomy, Crop management 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 2000 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy, Association of Food Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Society of Plantation Scientists and Technologists (India), Indian Society Crops, Indian Society of Allelopathy etc. of Spices

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1. Name 61. Dr. B. P. JAIN 62. Dr. JAN WAYLAND LOW 2. Date of Birth 03-06-1940 08-06-1955 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Agriculture Economics) 4. Designation Retd Professor Regional Leader for Sub- Saharan Africa 5. Address Present Office - Box 25171, Nairobi 00603, Kenya

6. Address Present Residence H. No.- J-18/C, Sector 10 DLF, Faridabad-121 006, Kinbagare Way # 186Loresho, Haryana, India Nairobi, Kenya 7. Address Permanent H. No.- J-18/C, Sector 10 DLF, Faridabad-121 006, 2552 E Alameda Ave# 11Denver, CO 80209, USA Haryana, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0129 4005475 (M) 09899895475 (O) 254-20-422-3601 (R) 254-20-300-3993 (M) 254-733-411010 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - International Potato Centre 11. Years of experience in root crops 13 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Colocasia, Sweet potato, Yams Sweet potato, Potato 13. Areas of specialization Collection, conservation and improvement Nutritional concerns in to agriculture, impact assessment 14. Year of joining the Society 1980 2007 15. Membership in other Societies Horticultural Society of India, Indian Society of American Association of Agricultural Economics, Vegetable Science, Horticultural Society of Haryana International Society for Tropical Root crops

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1. Name 63. Dr. JAMES GEORGE 64. Mrs. JASUSRI JAYASIMHAN 2. Date of Birth 01-28-1957 05-05-1982 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D M.Sc (Biotechnology) 4. Designation Principal Scientist - 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, - Thiruvananthapuram695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Karott, Santhi Nagar, Sreekariyam, Nanditham, CMC-10, Cherthala, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Alappuzha-658524, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Karott, Santhi Nagar, Sreekariyam, Nanditham, CMC-10, Cherthala, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Alappuzha-658524, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471- 2598551 to 54; extn 126 (R) 0471- 2598211 (M) 09447111289 (R) 0478 2822454 (M) 09947689575 9. E-mail address: [email protected]@gmail.com [email protected]; [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI - 11. Years of experience in root crops 24 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams, Cassava, Sweet Potato, Amorphophallus, Colocasia Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Planting material production and Agro techniques Biotechnology 14. Year of joining the Society 1986 2005 15. Membership in other Societies International Society for Tropical Root Crops Nil

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1. Name 65. Dr. T. R. JAYAKUMARI 66. Dr. JAYANTA TARAFDAR 2. Date of Birth 25-05-1960 17-10- 1961 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D Ph.D (Plant Pathology), Post Doc. (Plant Genetic Engineering) 4. Designation Lecturer (Selection grade) in Botany Reader (Research) (Plant Pathology) 5. Address Present Office Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Officer in Charge of AICRP on Tuber Crops, Bidhan Chandra Kerala, India Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani 741 235, West Bengal 6. Address Present Residence Mayoor Vihar, C-24, Resmi Nagar, Muttada P.O, B-15/70, Lake Park, Kalyani 741 235, West Bengal, Thiruvananthapuram-695 025, Kerala, India India 7. Address Permanent Mayoor Vihar, C-24, Resmi NagarMuttada P.O, B-15/70, Lake Park, Kalyani 741 235, West Bengal, Thiruvananthapuram-695 025, Kerala, India India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2436063 (M) 09447657368 (O) 033 2582 8407 / 3948, (R) 033 52808277 (M) 09830342320 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 7 12. Root crops worked priority wise Canna edulis Aroids, Sweet potato, Yam Bean, Alocasia, Xanthosoma, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Botany Plant Pathology 14. Year of joining the Society 2007 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Nil International Society for Tropical Root Crops, International society of Horticultural Society, Indian Mycopathological Society, Association for Advancement of Plant Protection

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1. Name 67. Dr. C. A. JAYAPRAKASH 68. Dr. Mrs. M. L. JEEVA 2. Date of Birth 28-05-1961 02-07-1966 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Plant Pathology) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Protection, Central Tuber Crops Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Sripadham, Navami Gardens, Sreekariyam, L.G. Home, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Sripadham, Navami Gardens, Sreekariyam, L.G. Home, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 Extn. 332 (R) 0471 2551900 (M) 0947138123 (O) 0471-2598551 extn 204 (R) 0471-2593934 (M) 09446102163 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 17 14 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, cassava, yams Yams, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Elephent foot Yam, Colocasia 13. Areas of specialization Biopesticides Virology 14. Year of joining the Society 1989 1994 15. Membership in other Societies Association of Advancement of Entomology, Indian Society for Nuclear Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology Techniques in Agriculture & Biology, Society of Biopesticide Science, Plant Protection Association of India etc.

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1. Name 69. Dr. R. JEGATHAMBAL 70. Dr. M. B. JESWANI 2. Date of Birth 03-06-1969 21-09-1966 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D B.A.M.S 4. Designation Associate Professor (Seed Technology) Ayurvedic Doctor 5. Address Present Office Krishi Vigyan KendraTamil Nadu Agricultural Jeswani Hospital, Hiral Chouk, Beed District, UniversityVriddhachalam-606 001Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India Maharashtra- 431 222, India 6. Address Present Residence 5/154 G, Sannath ColonyAnnapuram, Five - Roads,Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 7. Address Permanent 1/48, Periapatti, Namakkal-2, Tamil Nadu, India Jeswani Hospital, Hiral Chouk, Beed District, Maharashtra- 431 222, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 04143 238353 (R) 04282 220979 (M) 09994684600 (O) 02442 222021 (R) 02442 225444 (M) 09422714200 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Jeswani Hospital 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Tapioca Tapioca 13. Areas of specialization Seed Production Agronomy 14. Year of joining the Society 2006 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Oilseed Research, National Lions club International Environmental Science Academy, Madras Agricultural Students Union

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1. Name 71. Dr. JITENDRA SINGH 72. Mr. JOHN JO VARGHESE 2. Date of Birth 28-08-1965 12-01-1972 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D (Vegetable Science) M. Sc (Agronomy) 4. Designation Senior Scientist (Horticulture) Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) 5. Address Present Office Dept. of Horticulture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Mitraniketan K.V. KMitraniketan P.O, Vellanad Viswavidyalaya, Raipur- 492 006, Chhattisgarh, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 543, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence H.No: A-32, Jeevan Vihar ColonyTelibhandha, Opp. B-27, Kowdiar Gardens, Kowdiar VIP Chowk , Raipur- 492 006,Chhattisgarh, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent H.No: A-32, Jeevan Vihar ColonyTelibhandha, Opp. B-27, Kowdiar Gardens, VIP Chowk , Raipur- 492 006,Chhattisgarh, India Kowdiar,Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0771 2442515, 2442581, 2443166 Extn. 129 (R) 0771 2444439 (M) 09425207679 (O) 0472- 2882086 (R) 0471-2438472 (M) 09447010474 9. E-mail address: [email protected][email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur Mitraniketan K.V.K 11. Years of experience in root crops 14 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, yams Cassava, Yams, Amorphophallus 13. Areas of specialization Tuber/ vegetable breeding and production Transfer of latest agriculture technologies 14. Year of joining the Society 1996 2001 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Vegetable ScienceHorticultural Nil Society of India

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1. Name 73. Dr. J. S. JOS 74. Mrs. JUMI SAIKIA 2. Date of Birth 13-12-1935 18-05-1968 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Sc (Agriculture) 4. Designation Former Head, Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI Assistant Horticulturist, AICRP on Tuber Crops 5. Address Present Office - Dept of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -13, Assam, India 6. Address Present Residence T.C.1697/-1, Flora II,Charachira, Pattom Palace Teachers Apartment, Assam Agricultural University, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Kerala, India Jorhat -13, Assam, India 7. Address Permanent T.C.1697/-1, Flora II,Chalachira, Pattom Palace, Six Mile, Guwahati-22, Assam, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2316238 (M) 09447031623 (O) 0376-2340098 (R) 0376-2341030 (M) 09435199998 9. E-mail address: - jain [email protected] 10. Organization working - Assam Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 9 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Aroids Colocasia, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Cytogenetics Olericulture 14. Year of joining the Society 1972 2007 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Assam Horticultural Society

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1. Name 75. Dr. Mrs. A. N. JYOTHI 76. Mrs. JYOTHI G KRISHNAN 2. Date of Birth 18-10-1972 25-05-1983 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Chemistry) M.Sc (Biochemistry) 4. Designation Senior Scientist Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Sreesylam, VNRA-227, Vikas Nagar, Sreekariyam, Loyola Ladies Hostel, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Sreesylam, VNRA-227, Vikas Nagar, Sreekariyam, Jyothi Lekshmi, Manappally P.O, Karunagapally, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Kollam-690574, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 extn 161 (R) 0471 2590379 (M) 09495339985 (O) 0471-2598551(R) 04762862888 (M) 09446633907 9. E-mail address: [email protected]@gamil.com [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 11 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato, Arrowroot, Curcuma Sweet Potato, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Organic Chemistry, Starch Chemistry Biochemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 1998 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Nil Technologists (India)

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1. Name 77. Mr. KAMAL SHARMA 78. Dr. Mrs. P. KAMALAM 2. Date of Birth 24-09-1979 28-03-1940 3. Educational Qualifications M. Sc Ph.D 4. Designation Researcher Principal Scientist (Rtd), CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Plant Pathogen Diagnostics Virology & Molecular - Diagnostics UnitInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria 6. Address Present Residence Apartment 2B, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Hrishikamal, BN/202, Bapujinagar, Medical College (IITA), PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent V&P.O. Bainsi, Dist. RohtakHaryana, Hrishikamal, BN/202, Bapujinagar, Medical College Pin- 124 514, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) +234(2) 2412626 extn 2331(R) +234(2) 2412626 extn 2441 (M) +234(0)8060273770 (R) 0471 2448875 (M) 09995883901 9. E-mail address: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 11. Years of experience in root crops 5 25 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams Sweet potato, cassava 13. Areas of specialization Molecular Biology Genetics and plant breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 2006 1972 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society for Genetics and Plant Breeding

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1. Name 79. Dr. M. KANNAN 80. Dr. K. KARUNAKARAN 2. Date of Birth 24 -06-1961 15-12-1935 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D. (Horticulture) Ph.D 4. Designation Professor (Hort.) Professor (Retd) 5. Address Present Office O/o. The Dean (Horticulture) HC&RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural - University, Coimbatore -641 003 Tamil Nadu, India 6. Address Present Residence 13/54, Bharathiyar Nagar Thondamuthur Road Sadhana, Chuduvalathor, Shoranur- 679 121, Vadavalli, Coimbatore - 641 041, Tamil Nadu, India Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 13/54, Bharathiyar Nagar Thondamuthur Road Sadhana, Chuduvalathor, Shoranur- 679 121, Vadavalli, Coimbatore - 641 041, Tamil Nadu, India Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0422-6611373 (R) 0422-2422437 (M) 09443254038 (R) 04662223669 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working TNAU - - 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Tapioca, Sweetpotato, Yams, Minor tubers - 13. Areas of specialization Crop management and Crop improvement Plant Breeding – Rice 14. Year of joining the Society 1996 1977 15. Membership in other Societies South Indian Horticultural Association, Indian Society of Association of Rice Research Workers,National Vegetable Science , Indian Society of Ornamental Academy of Sciences Indian Society of Genetics and Horticulture etc. Plant Breeding etc.

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1. Name 81. Dr. O. KUMARI SWADIJA 82. Mr. KURIAKOSE. M 2. Date of Birth 25-12-1959 17-05-1969 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D(Agronomy) B. Tech 4. Designation Associate Professor (Agronomy) Technical Officer 5. Address Present Office College of Agriculture, Vellayani P.O., CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 Thiruvananthapuram – 695 522, Kerala , India 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Chothi, TC 76/1966, Arasumoodu, Anayara P. O, Kripa, SPIV 691/(3), Sabari Nagar, Venchavodu Sreekariyam Thiruvananthapuram – 695 029, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Chothi, TC 76/1966, Arasumoodu, Anayara P.O., Kripa, SPIV 691/(3), Sabari Nagar, Venchavodu Sreekariyam Thiruvananthapuram – 695029, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 - 2381002 (R) 0471 – 2742237 (M) 09447583243 (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2598467 (M) 09447501512 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 17 14 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Arrowroot, Coleus, Cocoyams - 13. Areas of specialization Soil productivity management, Crop production, Organic farming Engineering 14. Year of joining the Society 1988 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy, Association for the Nil Promotion of Organic Farming

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1. Name 83. Dr. KURUVILLA VARUGHESE 84. Ms. K. R. LAKSHMI 2. Date of Birth 14-12-1952 14-04-1942 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agronomy) M.Sc 4. Designation Professor of Agronomy/ Chief Agronomist Senior Scientist (Retd), CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Head Cropping Systems Research Centre, Karamana, - Thiruvananthapuram- 695 002, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence Amprayil House, Orchid Enclave, Kavadithalakal, Manikandeswaram Vigneshwar, 21/759, Kallikkad, Near Mercy College, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, Kerala, India Palakkad- 678 006, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Amprayil House, Orchid Enclave, Kavadithalakal, Vigneshwar, 21/759, Kallikkad, Near Mercy College, Manikandeswaram P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, Palakkad- 678 006, Kerala, India Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2343586 (R) 0471 2372169 (M) 09447583368 (R) 0491 2541873 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working KAU - 11. Years of experience in root crops 22 32 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato All Tropical root and tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization Irrigation Agronomy, Cropping systems Statistics 14. Year of joining the Society 1985 1973 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy, Farming Systems Research Indian Society of Agriculture Statistics and Development Association, New York Academy of Science etc.

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1. Name 85. Dr. Mrs. S. LAKSHMI 86. Dr. K. LEXMINARAYANA 2. Date of Birth 30-05-1959 21-02-1969 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agronomy) Ph.D 4. Designation Professor Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Regional Centre of CTCRI Vellayani - 695 522, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence Thara, KMRA 19, Mangad lane, Karaman, Staff quarter, RC of CTCRI, Dumduma Housing Thiruvananthapuram- 695 002, Kerala, India Board, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 7. Address Permanent Thara, KMRA 19, Mangad lane, Karaman, J.Sasamam, Baruva R.S., Srikakulam- 532 264 Thiruvananthapuram- 695 002, Kerala, India Andhra Pradesh, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2381002, 2381915 (R) 0471-2343680 (M) 09895536808 (O) 0674 2470528 (R) 0674 2470503(M) 09437018169 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 5 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Fodder crops, Organic farming Integrated nutrient management in tuber crops 14. Year of joining the Society 1990 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Range Management Society of IndiaIndian Society Indian Society of Soil Science, Indian Society of Coastal of Forage ResearchIndian Society of Agronomy Agricultural Research, Association of Rice Research workers

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1. Name 87. Mr. LALIT MEISHERI 88. Ms. S. LEKSHMI 2. Date of Birth 25-05-1945 02-05-1982 3. Educational Qualifications B. Tech (Chem) M.Sc 4. Designation CEO, Tech-Know Consultants Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office C-217, Ghatkopar Industrial Estate, Mumbai-400 086, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Maharashtra, India Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Flat 3&4, Anantchhaya, RB Mehta Marg, Ghatkopar Harisree, KKS- 107, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, (E), Mumbai 400 077, Maharashtra, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Flat 3&4, Anantchhaya, RB Mehta Marg, Ghatkopar Harisree, KKS- 107, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, (E), Mumbai 400 077, Maharashtra, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (O) 022 25008842/25006460, 25007018(R) 022 25161215(M) 09869201049 (R) 0471 2596187 (M) 09895813626 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Tech-Know Consultants CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 15 2 12. Root crops worked priority wise Turmeric, ginger Taro, yams 13. Areas of specialization Process Engineering Soil Microbiology 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 2007 15. Membership in other Societies American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Institute of Nil Chemical Engineers, Institute of Food Technologists, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) etc.

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1. Name 89. Dr. Mrs. LILA BABU 90. Mr. D. MADHAVA RAO 2. Date of Birth 09-05-1951 15-06-1951 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Biochemistry) M. Sc (Horticulture) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Agricultural Research Station, Kovvur- 534 350, West India Godavari, Andra Pradesh, India 6. Address Present Residence Surabhi, TC 9-342, Plavila Road, Chenthi, Pongummoodu, - Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram -695 011, Kerala, India

7. Address Permanent Sneha Nilayam, P.O, Trissur- 680 003, Agricultural Research Station, Kovvur- 534 350, West Kerala, India Godavari, Andra Pradesh, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551- 219 (R) 0471 2444165 (M) 09387812926 (O) 08813 231507 (R) 0881 231893 (M) 09885988116 9. E-mail address: [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Achanya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 23 25 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, Yams, Coleus, Curcuma Spp, Cassava Cassava, Amorphophullas, Colocaisa and Dioscorea 13. Areas of specialization Antioxidants, Phenols and flavanoids, starch metabolism Crop Improvement, Crop Production 14. Year of joining the Society 1985 1991 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Spices, Society for Cell Biology Association for the Improvement, Production and Utilization of Banana, Punjab Co-operative Fruit Development Federation Ltd.

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1. Name 91. Mr. A. MADHU 92. Dr. MAHESH KUMAR 2. Date of Birth 01-05-1970 01-03-1978 3. Educational Qualifications B.Tech (Computer Engineering) Ph.D (Olericulture) 4. Designation Technical Officer Assistant Professor (Horticulture) 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda, Bihar, 017, Kerala, India Pin - 803 113, India 6. Address Present Residence Deepam, GSRA- 120Vizhinjam Post, Moh.-Choughara, Near Sarvodaya High School, Thiruvananthapuram-695 521, Kerala, India P. O- Patna City, Patna, Pin-800 008, Bihar, India 7. Address Permanent Deepam, GSRA- 120Vizhinjam Post, Moh.-Choughara, Near Sarvodaya High School, Thiruvananthapuram-695 521, Kerala, India P. O- Patna City, Patna, Bihar Pin-800 008, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2591960 (R) 0471 2480524 (M) 09447220812 (O) 09934984032 (R) 06112 242493 (M) 0612 2641219, 09934984032 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working CTCRI Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samasthipur, Bihar 11. Years of experience in root crops 15 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise - Sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Computer Science Vegetable crops 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Computer Society of India, Institution of Engineers Horticultural Society of India

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1. Name 93. Dr. S. K. MAHESHWARI 94. Dr. T. MAKESHKUMAR 2. Date of Birth 01-08-1969 10 -06-1969 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Plant Pathology) Ph. D 4. Designation Assistant Professor Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Faculty of Agriculture/ RRS, Wadura, Sopore – 193 Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, 201, Kashmir, India Thiruvananthapuram – 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence - TC 55/1233(1), Akshaya Nagar, Kaimanom (P.O),Thiruvananthapuram – 695 040, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent M/S Maheshwari Furniture, Dist. Jalaun, Uttar TC 55/1233(1), Akshaya Nagar, Kaimanom Pradesh, India (P.O),Thiruvananthapuram – 695 040, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 01954 222270 (M) 09419422301 (O) 0471 2598551 to 2598554 (R) 0471 2493036 (M) 09447158546 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Shere-Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 5 11 12. Root crops worked priority wise Colocasia and Amorphophallus Cassava, Sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Fungal Pathology Plant Virology, Transgenic plant development 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 1997 15. Membership in other Societies Society of Plant Protection Sciences Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Virological Society

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1. Name 95. Dr. Ms. V.G. MALATHI 96. Mr. M. MANIKANTAN NAIR 2. Date of Birth 10-18-1948 24-05-1954 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Sc (Chemistry) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Technical Officer 5. Address Present Office Department of Virology, Indian Institute of Agricultural Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam Research, New Delhi, India P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 16 A, Kaveri Apartments, Indian Institute of Manimeda, TC No 51/2701, Estate Road, Pappanamcode Agricultural Research, New Delhi-12, India P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent B 749, Kendriya Vihar, New Yelanka, Banglore- 90, Manimeda, TC No 51/2701, Estate Road, Pappanamcode Karnataka, India P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 01125841347 (M) 09818218038 (O) 0471 2598551 extn 125 (R) 0471 2492089 (M) 09446553043 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working IARI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 24 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Elephant Foot yam, Aroids Cassava, Sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Virology Soil Science 14. Year of joining the Society 1977 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Plant Pathology Nil

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1. Name 97. Ms. MARY JOSEPHA (SHERY) A.V. 98. Dr. MATHEW GOERGE 2. Date of Birth 01-08-1963 31-01-1949 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc, M. Phil Ph. D 4. Designation Scientist C Principal Scientist 5. Address Present Office REC, Central Silk Board Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, PCRI, Kayamgulam, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence C15, University CampusKaryavattom P.O, Coonamkulangara- Valsa Bhavan, Pathiyoor P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Kayamgulam- 690 552, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Cheruyavazhayil, Moolavattom P.O, Kottayam, Coonamkulangara- Valsa Bhavan, Pathiyoor P.O., Kerala, India Kayamgulam- 690 552, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0484- 2453781 (R) 0471-2412576 (M) 09446127177 (O) 0479 2442160 (R) 0479 2348917 (M) 09447450474 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Central Silk Board ICAR 11. Years of experience in root crops 1 20 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Entomology Food fermentation 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 1990 15. Membership in other Societies NASSI International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Society for Plantation Crops

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1. Name 99. Mr. V. L. MATHEW 100. Dr. R. S. MISRA 2. Date of Birth 13-03-1956 15-07-1953 3. Educational Qualifications BA, Diploma in Agricultural Science Ph.D 4. Designation Technical Officer Principal Scientist and Head 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Vattathil House, Cheruvikkal, Sreekariyam P.O, T.C. VI/ 1375(1), Maitri Vihar, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Vattathil House, Thumboly P.O, Alappuzha- E-204, Sriram Vihar Apartment, Nayapalli, 688008, Kerala, India Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2596147 (M) 09961356556 (O) 0471 2598551 (M) 09446557657 9. E-mail address: - [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 25 23 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, yams Amorphophallus, Colocasia, Cassava 13. Areas of specialization - Integrated Disease Management, Biocontrol, Induced Resistance, Mycotoxins 14. Year of joining the Society 2006 1987 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Phytopathological SocietyInternational Society for Root and Tuber Crops

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1. Name 101. Dr. MOHAMMAD HOSSAIN 102. Dr. C. MOHAN 2. Date of Birth 01-01-1960 04.05.1971 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D Ph. D (Biotechnology) 4. Designation Principal Scientific Officer Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Tuber Crops Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 Research Institute, Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 144-9/B/3, Property Estate, Shantinagr, Dhaka U 122, Lekshmi Bhavan, Maruthamkuzhi 1217, Bangladesh Thiruvananthapuram- 695 030, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Vill. Bishnupur, P.O. Lalpur Bazar, Upazila & Dist. 1/80 C, Pudupalayam Road,Chittalandur P.O, Chandpur, Bangladesh TiruchongoduNamakkal- 637 201, Tamil Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0088029263145 (R) 0088029350323 (M) 008801715333679 (O) 0471-2598551 – 54 (M) 09495201553 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working TCRC, BARI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Potato, sweet potato, aroids, cassava, potato yam Cassava Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Plant pathology Plant Breeding, Biotechnology 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 1998 15. Membership in other Societies Bangladesh Phytopathological Society, Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh, Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science, Bangladesh Botanical Nil Society, Bangladesh association for the Advancement of Science etc.

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1. Name 103. Dr. C. MOHANDAS 104. Dr. S. N. MOORTHY 2. Date of Birth 03-10-1949 11-02-1948 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D Ph.D (Chemistry) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Principal Scientist 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 29/83, Pastors Lane, North Street, - 18B, Gowri Nagar, Pongumoodu, 629 165, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 29/83, Pastors Lane, North Street, Marthandam- 18B, Gowri Nagar, Pongumoodu, 629 165, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551-4 (R) 04651- 270110 (M) 09447205607(Kerala), 09843643646 (TN) (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2554006 (M) 09895855924 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise All tuber crops Cassava, yams, aroids, sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Plant Nematology, Entomopathogenic nematodes, Bacterial symbionts Starch Chemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 1988 1977 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Nematological Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Society of India, Indian Society for Spices Technologists (India)

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1. Name 105. Dr. G. MURALEEDHARAN NAIR 106. Dr. N. G. NAIR 2. Date of Birth 06-01-1949 14-02-1940 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist Former Principal Scientist, CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, - Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Aswathy, Panimoola, Andoorkonam P.O, Pothencode, Anjali, Veerabhadra Gardens, Pattom Palace P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 584, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Aswathy, Panimoola, Andoorkonam P.O, Pothencode, Anjali, Veerabhadra Gardens, Pattom Palace P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 584, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2419850 (R) 0471 2444658 9. E-mail address: - 10. Organization working CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 33 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, cassava, yams, aroids, minor tuber crops Cassava, Sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Agronomy Plant Virology, Tissue Culture 14. Year of joining the Society 1974 1972 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Plantation Crops

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1. Name 107. Dr. S. K. NAIR 108. Dr. H. C. NANDA 2. Date of Birth 11-05-1949 31-07-1962 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agricultural Microbiology) Ph. D (Plant Breeding and Genetics) 4. Designation Professor of Microbiology Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office College of AgricultureVellayani, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522, Kerala, India IGKV, Krishak Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh- 492 006, India 6. Address Present Residence T.C.16/369 (1), Sauparnika, Cotton Hill P.O, House No. K5 Greenland Colony (Vishal Nagar), Behind Hotel Thiruvananthapuram- 695 014, Kerala, India Chhattisgarh Tourism Post- Ravigram, G.E. Raod, Raipur, Chhattisgarh- 492 006, India 7. Address Permanent T.C.16/369 (1), Sauparnika, Cotton Hill P.O, Post and Vill- Ghusia, Via- Bikrampur, Tehsil & Dist. Thiruvananthapuram- 695 014, Kerala, India Dindori, Madya Pradesh, Pin- 481 880, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2381002 (R) 0471-2338866 (M) 09447033866 (O) 0771 2442352- (M) 09425527936,09406318871 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected],[email protected], [email protected], [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 18 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Sweet Potato, Cassava, Dioscorea, Colocasia 13. Areas of specialization Soil microbiology Crop Improvement 14. Year of joining the Society 1990 1991 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources, Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding,

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1. Name 109. Dr. S. K. NANDA 110. Dr. S. K. NASKAR 2. Date of Birth 25-10-1955 03-01-1950 3. Educational Qualifications M.Tech, Ph.D Ph.D 4. Designation Project Co-ordinator Director, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram 5. Address Present Office Project Co-ordinator (AICRP on Post harvest technology), Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, CIPHET, P.O. PAULudhiana-141 004, Punjab, India P. O. Thiruvananthapuram – 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence E-1 CIPHET CampusP.O. PAU, Ludhiana-141 004, CTCRI Guest House, CTCRI Campus, Sreekariyam, Punjab, India P. O. Thiruvananthapuram – 695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent E-1 CIPHET CampusP.O. PAU, Ludhiana-141 004, 36, Baramunda, H. B. Colony, Bhubaneswar – Punjab, India 751 013, Orissa, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0161 2308672 (R) 0161 2308826 (M) 09417048672 (O) 0471- 2598431 (R) 0674 2558786 (Orissa); 0471-2592203 (Kerala) (M) 09495503069 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CIPHET, Ludhiana CTCRI, ICAR 11. Years of experience in root crops 28 27 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet potato, Arrowroot Sweet potato, aroids, cassava, yams 13. Areas of specialization Post Harvest technology Agriculture, Genetics and plant breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 1979 1982 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers Association Indian Society of Genetics and Plant BreedingIndian of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists (India) Society for Plant Genetic Resources

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1. Name 111. Dr. N. M. NAYAR 112. Dr.T.V.R. NAYAR 2. Date of Birth 06-05-1933 23-11-1944 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Sc (Ag), Ph.D 4. Designation Emeritus Professor Rtd Principal Scientist (Agronomy), CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Botany Dept., Kerala University, Kariavattom, 695 - 581, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence 314 Prasant Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram Prasadom, Noorupara,Ambalapuzha East 695 011, Kerala, India P.O,Alapuzha-688 565, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 314 Prasant Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram Prasadom, Noorupara,Ambalapuzha East 695 011, Kerala, India P.O,Alapuzha-688 565, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2418301 (R) 0471-255 1955, 244 6213 (R) 0477 2272122 9. E-mail address: [email protected]_nmyahoo.co.in [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala University - 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 25 12. Root crops worked priority wise All tropical tuber crops Cassava, yams, edible aroids, arrowroot, ginger, turmeric 13. Areas of specialization Botany Cropping systems, Soil fertility management 14. Year of joining the Society 1981 1981 15. Membership in other Societies 10 International and National Societies Indian Society for Plantation Crops

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1. Name 113. Dr. M. NEDUNCHEZHIYAN 114. Mr. NISHANTH KUMAR. S 2. Date of Birth 07-06-1964 04-05-1984 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D M. Sc 4. Designation Senior Scientist (Agronomy) Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 Institute,Dumduma HBC, Bhubaneswar – 751 019, Orissa, India 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 1314, Paika Nagar (West),Bhubaneswar, Orissa, Pottayil Vilakathu veedu Muriyathottam, Parassala India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 5/71, Perumal Kovil Street, Ekambarakuppam – Pottayil Vilakathu veeduMuriyathottam, Parassala 517592Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0674 2470528 (M) 09861127051 (R) 0471- 2203078 (M) 09846850062 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 15 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams, aroids, sweet potato and cassava Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Tuber crops based cropping system Microbiology 14. Year of joining the Society 1995 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy Indian Society of Nil Vegetable Science Horticultural Society, of India etc.

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1. Name 115. Dr. NITHIN KUMAR BALUBHAJ 116. Mrs. P. NUSAIFA BEEVI 2. Date of Birth 19-06-1966 27-05-1966 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D (Horticulture) M.Phil, B.Ed 4. Designation Assistant Research Scientist Lecturer (Selection grade) in Botany 5. Address Present Office Aspee College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Iqbal College, Peringamala, Thiruvananthapuram- Agricultural University, Navsari- 396 450, Gujarat, India 695 563, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 8/64, Gujarat Housing Colony , Vijaipur Road, Al- Safa, Menon Nagar, Indira Nagar Road, Peroorkada, Navsari, Gujarat, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 005, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 8/64, Gujarat Housing Colony , Vijaipur Road, Al- Safa, Menon Nagar, Indira Nagar Road, Peroorkada, Navsari, Gujarat, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 005, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 02637 282144 ext 613 (R) 02637 247708 (M) 09879583603 (O) 0472 2845537 (R) 0471 2432239 (M) 09447722391 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - Iqbal college 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 4 12. Root crops worked priority wise Greater yam, Amorphophullas Taro 13. Areas of specialization Horticulture Plant taxonomy, biosystematic studies in taro 14. Year of joining the Society 2007 2006 15. Membership in other Societies Horticultural Society of Gujarat Nil

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1. Name 117. Dr. MRS. G. PADMAJA 118. Dr. V. PADMANABHAN POTTY 2. Date of Birth 13-10-1952 02-05-1945 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Biochemistry) Ph. D, D.Sc 4. Designation Principal Scientist & Head Principal Scientist and Head 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Laboratory and Technical Division, Cashew Export Promotion Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Council of India, Cashew Bhavan, Kollam, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Kalhara, B.N. 339, Ramavarma Lane, Bapuji Nagar, Pongumoodu, Sivasthuthi, TC No. 9/1441(1), Santhi nagar, Sreekariyam, Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Kalhara, B.N. 339, Ramavarma Lane, Bapuji Nagar, Pongumoodu, Sivasthuthi, TC No. 9/1441(1), Santhi nagar, Sreekariyam, Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram -695 17, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 extn.208 (R) 0471 2446711(M) 09847706711 (O) 0474 2761003 (R) 0471 2591564 (M) 09895528698 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Cashew Export Promotion Council of India 11. Years of experience in root crops 28 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet potato, yams All tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization Value addition for food, feed and industry Bio Fertilizers, Biodegradation, Plant-microbe interaction, Microbial biotechnology 14. Year of joining the Society 1980 1978 15. Membership in other Societies Nil India Society for Plantation Crops, Association of Microbiologists of IndiaAssociation of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)

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1. Name 119. Dr. M. S. PALANISWAMI 120. Dr. V. A. PARTHASARATHY 2. Date of Birth 08-06-1948 17-06-1949 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Agriculture) 4. Designation Project Co-ordinator Director 5. Address Present Office AICRP on Tuber Crops, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Indian Institute of Spices Research, Marikunnu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Calicut- 673 012, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence TC 13/1568 (5), Umasudham, Kannaiah Gardens, M- 6/29 KSHB ColonyMalaparamba, Calicut -673 Kalakaumuthi Road, Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 012, Kerala, India 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent TC 13/1568 (5), Umasudham, Kannaiah Gardens, M- 6/29 KSHB Colony Malaparamba, Calicut - 673 Kalakaumuthi Road, Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 012, Kerala, India 695 011, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2590071 (R) 0471 2553830/2444540 (M)09447965629 (O) 0495 2731346/ 2730294 (R) 0495 2373162 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI IISR (ICAR) 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 19 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, sweet potato, aroids, yams, minor tuber crops Taro, Sweet Potato, Cassava 13. Areas of specialization IPM, Biological control, Vector Entomology Genetics and Biotechnology 14. Year of joining the Society 1977 1981 15. Membership in other Societies Indian society for Vegetable ScienceAssociation for ISPC, ISS,HIS,ISVS,ISTS Advancement Entomology Association for Advancement of Horticulture

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1. Name 121. Dr. PENG ZHANG 122. Mr. G. M. Pillai 2. Date of Birth 01-04-1970 15-05-1954 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D B. A 4. Designation Professor Managing Director 5. Address Present Office Institute of Plant Physiology & EcologyShanghai Institutes T.C.2/398.I. Pillaveedu Nagar, F.17, Kesavadasapuram, for Biological Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 300 Fonglin Road, Shanghai 20032, China Ramanika Tours and Travals Pvt.Ltd.,11 Kedaram Shopping Complex Kesavadasapuram, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 300 Fonglin Road, Shanghai 20032, China Harisree, T.C.2/398.I, Pillaveedu Nagar, F.17, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom P.O. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (O) +86 21 54924096 (O) 2449122, 2556316-3291344 (R) 0471- 2446208 (M)09447146208, 09495946208 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Chinese Academy of Sciences - 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 - 12. Root crops worked priority wise - - 13. Areas of specialization Molecular Breeding and Biotechnology Plant tissue culture, Genetic transformation, Functional genomics - 14. Year of joining the Society 2006 1996 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 123. Dr. K. S. PILLAI 124. Ms. POORNIMA. R 2. Date of Birth 01-09-1936 12-09-1981 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M. Sc 4. Designation Former Principal Scientist and Head, CTCRI Senior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office - CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence Indeevaram, Gowreesapattom, Medical College Pournami(H), Kaduthuruthy P.O, Kottayam- 686 P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 604, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Indeevaram, Gowreesapattom, Medical College Pournami(H), Kaduthuruthy P.O, Kottayam- 686 P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India 604, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2445650 (M) 09447427636 (O) 0471-2598551 112 (R) 04829 283737 (M) 09895820819 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato Elephent Foot yam, Colocasia 13. Areas of specialization Integrated Pest Management Plant Pathology 14. Year of joining the Society 1972 2007 15. Membership in other Societies Entomological Society of Kerala, Indian Society of Nil Entomology, International Society of Sweet Potato

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1. Name 125. Dr. M. PRABHAKAR 126. Dr.S. PRADEEP KUMAR 2. Date of Birth 19-09-1952 25-07-1962 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist Lecturer (Selection Grade) 5. Address Present Office Division of Vegetable Crops, Indian Institute of , Thiruvananthapuram, Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore- 560 043, Karnataka, India Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence #1486, HBR V Block, 39th Cross, 17th C Main, Thanal, GV 98, Green Valley, Muttada P.O, Bangalore- 560 043, Karnataka, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 025, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent #1486, HBR V Block, 39th Cross, 17th C Main, Thanal, GV 98, Green Valley, Muttada P.O, Bangalore 560 043, Karnataka, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 025, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 080- 28466420 extn 251 (R) 080-25449608 (M) 09880250548 (O) 0471-2541039 (R) 0471-2439935 (M) 09447432220 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working ICAR Mahatma Gandhi College 11. Years of experience in root crops 12 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Cocoyam, Sweet potato Arrowroot, Coleus, Pacchyrizus 13. Areas of specialization Cropping systems, Integrated Nutrient Management Allelochemicals, Phytochemicals 14. Year of joining the Society 1976 2000 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy, Society for Promotion of Indian Botanical Society Indian Association of Horticulture, Indian Society of Vegetable Science, BiotechnologistKerala Agri-Horticultural Society Indian Society of Dry land Agriculture

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1. Name 127. Mr. B. S. PRAKASH KRISHNAN 128. Mr. PRAKASH P. S. 2. Date of Birth 01-06-1981 22-09-1971 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Botany 4. Designation Senior Research Fellow Lecturer (Botany) 5. Address Present Office Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Govt. Brennan College, Dharmadam P.O Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thalasserry, 670106, Kannur, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Krishnaprabha, Vetturoad, Kaniyapuram P.O, Pallath House, Kunduthode P. O. Kozhikode-673 Thiruvananthapuram -695 301, Kerala, India 513, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Krishnaprabha, Vetturoad, Kaniyapuram P.O, Pallath House, Kunduthode P. O. Kozhikode-673 Thiruvananthapuram -695 301, Kerala, India 513, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2754471 (M) 09846253263 (R) 0496 2565446 (M) 09495860075 9. E-mail address: [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Govt. College 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 13 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, sweet potato Taro, Amorphophallus, Xanthosoma, Colocasia 13. Areas of specialization Transgenics Genetics and plant breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 1996 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 129. Ms. PRAVI VIDYADHARAN 130. Dr. Mrs. P. PREMA 2. Date of Birth 07-04-1982 23-05-1951 3. Educational Qualifications Msc, M.Phil Ph.D (Biochemistry) 4. Designation Senior Research Fellow Scientist (F), Deputy Director 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Upanishath, Navayikulam P.O, Souparnika, VARA-549, Vattiyoorkanu, Arappura Thiruvananthapuram- 695 603, Kerala, India Junction, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Upanishath, Navayikulam P.O, Souparnika, VARA-549, Vattiyoorkanu, Arappura Thiruvananthapuram- 695 603, Kerala, India Junction, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0470-2694224 (M) 09946538648 (O) 0471 2515325 (R)0471 2364956 (M) 094472118442 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected]@yahoo.com 10. Organization working CTCRI NIIST 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 Months 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Amorphophallus, Cassava, Yams All tropical tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization Plant Pathology Biochemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 1980 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 131. Dr. T. PREMKUMAR 132. Dr. Mrs. R. PUSHPAKUMARI 2. Date of Birth 15-12-1945 25-05-1955 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D Ph. D (Agronomy) 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Retd), CTCRI Professor (Agronomy) 5. Address Present Office - College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Ramanilayam, Uppalam Road, Karthika, TC IX /2037(h), Idapazhanji, Thiruvananthapuram-695004, Kerala, India Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Ramanilayam, Uppalam Road, Karthika, TC IX /2037(h), Idapazhanji, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram-695004, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2477455 (M) 09447368100 (O) 0471 2383388, 2381002, 238 915 (R) 0471 2726759 (M) 09446445959 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 17 12 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Yams, Sweet Potato Yams, Aroids, Cassava, Arrow root 13. Areas of specialization Insects Ecology and Insect Pest Management Cropping systems, seed technology 14. Year of joining the Society 1980 1985 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Indian Society for Indian Society of Agronomy Spices, Association for Advancement of Entomology

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1. Name 133. Dr. R. RADHAKRISHNAN NAIR 134. Ms. RADHIKA G. S. 2. Date of Birth 03-06-1946 22-09-1981 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M. Sc, B. Ed 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Retd), CTCRI Junior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office - CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Srivisakh, Cheruvikkal, Sreekariyam, Saroja Bhavan, Mavarthakonam, Kallampally, Medical Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Srivisakh, Cheruvikkal, Sreekariyam, Saroja Bhavan, Mavarthakonam, Kallampally, Medical Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471 2546241 (M) 09349458812 (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2441462 (M) 09995819840 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - CTRCI 11. Years of experience in root crops 14 2 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato Cassava, Arrowroot 13. Areas of specialization Soil Borne Diseases Starch Chemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 1993 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Plantation Crops Nil

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1. Name 135. Mr. RAGESH. L 136. Mrs. L. RAJALEKSHMI 2. Date of Birth 08-10-1982 28-05-1955 3. Educational Qualifications M. Phil (Zoology), B. Ed B.Sc 4. Designation Junior Resarch Fellow Technical Officer 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, 017, Kerala, India Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence K.B. Nivas, Njandoorkonam, Chempazhanthy P.O., Saranya, MNRA- 69Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent K.B. Nivas, Njandoorkonam, Chempazhanthy P.O., Saranya, MNRA- 69Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471-2713117 (M) 09961733117l (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2599629 (M) 09447861798 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 months 26 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, Sweet potato, taro 13. Areas of specialization Entomology Botany 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 137. Dr. L. RAJAMONY 138. Dr. Mrs. P. RAJAMMA 2. Date of Birth 24-10-1955 02-02-1946 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Associate Director of Research (Vegetable Mission) Rtd. Principal Scientist, CTCRI 5. Address Present Office College of Agriculture, Vellayani, - Thiruvananthapuram – 695 522, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence Uthradam, TC - 48/1082 - 1, Vikas Nagar Dhanya, PRA- 189, Powdikonam, Ambalathara, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 026, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 587, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Uthradam, TC - 48/1082 - 1, Vikas Nagar Dhanya, PRA- 189, Powdikonam, Ambalathara, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 026, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram - 695 587, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2381002, 0471 2381915 Ext. 201 (R) 0471 2382171 (M) 09447120671 (R) 0471-2590303 (M) 09446748250 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University - 11. Years of experience in root crops 29 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, sweet potato Sweet Potato, Cassava, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Vegetable breeding Agricultural entomology, storage pests management 14. Year of joining the Society 1984 1979 15. Membership in other Societies Horticultural Society of India, Indian Society for Indian Society for Plantation Crops Vegetable Science, Kerala Agri-Horticultural Society

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1. Name 139. Mrs. P. K. RAJAMMA 140. Dr. RAJAN GOVIND KHANDEKAR 2. Date of Birth 25-05-1952 25-03-1964 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc, MLISC Ph. D 4. Designation Librarian (T9) Assistant Professor (Horticulture) 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 College of Agriculture, Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli, 017, Kerala, India Maharashtra- 415 712, India 6. Address Present Residence Poomuttam, TC 8/465, Temple Lane, Sreekariyam, SAI, Ganesh Nagar, JalgoanDapoli taluk, Dist- Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India RatnagiriMaharashtra- 415 712, India 7. Address Permanent Poomuttam, TC 8/465, Temple Lane, Sreekariyam, SAI, Ganesh Nagar, JalgoanDapoli taluk, Dist- Thiruvananthapuram- 695017, Kerala, India RatnagiriMaharashtra- 415 712, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 extn 106 (R)0471 2599290 (M) 09895846049 (O) 02358-280411 (M) 09422431246 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI College of Agriculture, Dapoli 11. Years of experience in root crops 30 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise - Sweet Potato, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Library and Information Science Horticulture 14. Year of joining the Society 1985 1999 15. Membership in other Societies Kerala Library Association Indian Society of Spices, Maharashtra Society of Horticulture

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1. Name 141. Dr. K. RAJASEKHARA RAO 142. Dr. P. G. RAJENDRAN 2. Date of Birth 02-06-1969 09-08-1943 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph.D 4. Designation Senior Scientist Former Project Co-ordinator, AICRP on Tuber Crops, CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Regional Centre of CTCRI, Dumduma HBC P.O, - Bhubaneswar 751 019, Orissa, India

6. Address Present Residence Plot No. HIG- 3- 125, Satya Sai Enclave, MRA-32, Thamburu, Moolavilakom,Kunnukuzhy, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751 030, Orissa, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 037, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Plot No. HIG- 3- 125, Satya Sai Enclave, MRA-32, Thamburu, Moolavilakom,Kunnukuzhy, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751 030, Orissa, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 037, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0674 2470528 (M) 0943870 1576 (R) 0471 2306053 (M) 09895128606 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI - 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 35 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, Colocaisa, Yams, Cassava, Yam Bean Cassava, sweet potato, yams , aroids 13. Areas of specialization Insect Pheromones, Semiochemicals, Chemical Entomology Genetics and Plant Breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 1976 15. Membership in other Societies The Entomological Society of IndiaSociety of Plant International Society For Food, Agriculture and Protection Sciences Society for Biocontrol Advancement etc. Environment

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1. Name 143. Dr. RAJESH KUMAR 144. Mrs. RAJESWARI L. S. 2. Date of Birth 05-08-1961 21-03-1965 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D (Horticulture) M.Sc (Chemistry) 4. Designation Senior Scientist (Hort.) Technical Officer 5. Address Present Office National Research Centre for LitchiSherpur Chowk, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, P.O. M.I.C. Bela, Muzaffarpur – 842 005, Bihar, India Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Pashupati Lane, Club Road,Muzaffarpur – 842 005, Mangala, SP 5/4384(1), Sreenagar C Block, C 59, Bihar, India Sreekariyam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent North Avenue, Booty Road, Bariatu, Ranchi-834009, Mangala, SP 5/4384(1), Sreenagar C Block, C 59, Jharkhand, India Sreekariyam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0621-2242933 (M) 09835171891 (O) 0471-2598557 (R) 2597072 (M) 09947373525 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working NRC for Litchi (ICAR) CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 12 years 12 12. Root crops worked priority wise Colocasia, Sweet potato, Elephant foot yam, Yams, Yam bean Cassava, yams, sweet potato 13. Areas of specialization Crop Improvement and Crop Production Chemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 1990 1995 15. Membership in other Societies Horticulture Society of IndiaIndian Society for Nil Vegetable ScienceIndian Potato Association

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1. Name 145. Ms. RAJITHA. M 146. Dr. R. RAJITH KUMAR 2. Date of Birth 12-12-1982 31-05-1968 3. Educational Qualifications M. Sc (Biotechnology) Ph. D 4. Designation Junior Research Fellow Lecturer (Botany) 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 PNMGHSS, Koonthalloor, Chirayinkil, 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence N.S.S Working Women’s HostelSreekariyam, Rajith Bhavan, Kizhuvalam (P.O)Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent TMC- 45/189, Kadavaram Road, P.O, Rajith Bhavan, Kizhuvalam (P.O)Attingal, Thrissur- 680012,, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471- 2598551 (R) 0487-2362071 (M) 09961163751 (R) 0470 2624333 (M) 09895166639 9. E-mail address: - [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI - 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 months 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise - - 13. Areas of specialization Biotechnology Microbiology 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 2000 15. Membership in other Societies - Red Cross Society of India Kerala Botanical Society

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1. Name 147. Dr. G. RAMANANDAM 148. Dr. S. RAMANATHAN 2. Date of Birth 07-05-1964 25-06-1954 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Agricultural Extension) 4. Designation Scientist (Hort) (Selection Grade) Principal Scientist 5. Address Present Office AICRP on Tuber crops (other than Potato) Agricultural Section of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, Research Station, Peddapuram, Andhra Pradesh , India Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 19-1-375/2B, Jawhar Nagar,Peddapuram – 5333 TC 20/2969, Single Street, Karamana, 437, E.G.Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 002, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent S/o G. Raghavalu Borivanka (Vill & Post), Manikayapuram TC 20/2969, Single Street, Karamana, (Via), Srikakulam (Dt.),Andhra Pradesh, Pin- 532 292, India Thiruvananthapura-695 002, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 08852 241853 (R) 08852 242711 (M) 09441474967 (O) 2598551 extn 109 (R) 0471 2348375 (M) 09447048375 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 5 31 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, sweet potato, yams 13. Areas of specialization Olericulture Participatory technology development, Capacity building, TOT activities 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 1978 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Extension Education, International Society for Tropical Root Crops

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1. Name 149. Dr. T. RAMANUJAM 150. Dr. RAMESH C. RAY 2. Date of Birth 19-01-1942 22-11-1955 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Rtd), Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Principal Scientist (Microbiology) 5. Address Present Office Regional Centre of CTCRI, Dumduma HBC P.O, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India

6. Address Present Residence 2/86, Thirumurugan Nagar, Vadavalli, Coimbatore- Rays House, 1074, Jagamdhan NagarKhandagiri P. 641 041, Tamil Nadu, India O., Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 7. Address Permanent 2/86, Thirumurugan Nagar, Vadavalli,Coimbatore- Rays House, 1074, Jagamdhan NagarKhandagiri, 641 041, Tamil Nadu, India P. O., Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India

8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0422 2427664 (O) 0674 2470525 (R) 0674 2351046 (M) 09138305116 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 12 20 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams Bioprocessing, fermented food products, Post harvest microbiology 13. Areas of specialization Crop production, Production physiology Fermentation Technology 14. Year of joining the Society 1977 1988 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Plant Physiology Indian Society of MicrobiologyAsian Federation of Lactic Acid BacteriaIndian Society of HorticultureFrench Society of Microbiology

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1. Name 151. Dr. V. RAMESH 152. Dr. P. S. RAVEENDRAN 2. Date of Birth 31-07-1969 28-09-1940 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D M.Sc 4. Designation Scientist (Senior scale) Former Principal Scientist, NRC Oil Palm 5. Address Present Office PC Unit, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, - Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 12,Kanniyalam New Street, Vadassery, Nagarcoil- Anand Vihar, T.C. 4/1291, ParambakonamKowdiar, 1, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 12,Kanniyalam New Street, Vadassery, Nagarcoil- Anand Vihar, T.C. 4/1291, ParambakonamKowdiar, 1, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (M) 09486960928 (R) 0471- 2436557 (M) 09349436557 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working ICAR - 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Amorphophallus Cassava, Colocasia, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Soil Physics, Soil water conservation Plant Breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 1972 15. Membership in other Societies Dryland Society, NESA SPOPRD

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1. Name 153. Dr. V. RAVI 154. Mr. M. RAVIKUMAR 2. Date of Birth 15-05-1959 02-02-1969 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Sc (Horticulture) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Assistant Professor (Sr. scale) 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram695 017, Departement of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, KRC Kerala, India College of Horticulture, Arabhavi – 591 310, Gokak Taluk, Belgaum Dist., Karnataka, India 6. Address Present Residence TC 9/1868, Sivamaruthy Nivas, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, - Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India

7. Address Permanent TC 9/1868, Sivamaruthy Nivas, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, S/o T. Muniyappa,Yalavahalli Kasala Holli, Amblical post, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Mullagal Taluk, Kolar Dist- 563 132, Karnataka, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471- 2598551 (R) 0471-2594163 (M) 09447587141 (O) (08332)284681(R) 09448164042 (M) 09449535453 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI UAS, Dharwad 11. Years of experience in root crops 22 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus, Colocasia, Dioscorea Coleus 13. Areas of specialization Crop Physiology Plantation Crops 14. Year of joining the Society 1986 2005 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

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1. Name 155. Dr. C. S. RAVINDRAN 156. Dr. REINHARDT HOWELER 2. Date of Birth 15-12-1952 23-08-1942 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Principal Scientist & Head - 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, CIAT, C/o Field Crops Research InstituteDepartment Thiruvananthapuraam-695 017, Kerala, India of AgricultureChatchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900 6. Address Present Residence Narayana Vilas, TC.9/2184-1Sastamangalam, 39/110 Garden Condominium Nichada Thani, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 010, Kerala, India Sammakkee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120 7. Address Permanent Narayana Vilas, TC.9/2184-1Sastamangalam, 31 East South Inez AvenueSan Matco, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 010, Kerala, India CA 94401, USA 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2729396 (M) 09447388739 (O) +66 2 579- 7551(R) +66 2 960 3839 (M) +66 89 200- 5799 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CIAT 11. Years of experience in root crops 29 34 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, sweet potato, Elephant foot yam, Dioscorea Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Cropping systems involving tuber crops, Nutrient management Soils, Agronomy 14. Year of joining the Society 1978 1995 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of AgronomyInternational Society Soil Science Society of America, Agronomy Society of of Tropical Tuber Crops America, International Society for Tropical Root Crops

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1. Name 157. Ms. REGY JOHNSON 158. Dr. Ms. M. R. REKHA 2. Date of Birth 12-01-1980 01-04-1972 3. Educational Qualifications M. Sc (Botany), B. Ed Ph. D (Biochemistry) 4. Designation Non- Vocational teacher in Biology Scientist 5. Address Present Office Govt. VHSS, Thidanadu,Kottayam- 686 123, Biosurface Technology Division,SCTIMST Poojappura, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695012, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence V.P. No.1/1221, 20-B, M.G. NagarPeroorkada P.O, Mannemcherril, TC 23/731, Temple Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Peroorkada-P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent V.P.No.1/1221, 20-B, M.G. NagarPeroorkada P.O, Mannemcherril, TC 23/731, Temple Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Peroorkada-P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0482-8236555 (R) 0471-2379456 (M) 9447057857 (O) 0471 2520264 (R) 0471 2432850 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working VHSS Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology 11. Years of experience in root crops 4 6 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato Sweet potato, taro and yam 13. Areas of specialization Biochemistry Protein biochemistry, Drug delivery systems 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 1998 15. Membership in other Societies Nil SPSI, SBAOI, STERMI

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1. Name 159. Ms. S. REKHA 160. Ms. R.T. REMYA RAJ 2. Date of Birth 14-05-1975 12-05-1983 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Horticulture) M. Sc 4. Designation - Junior Research Fellow 5. Address Present Office - CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India

6. Address Present Residence Gowri Bhavan, Eruva East P.O, Kayamgulam, M-19 Prathibha, Maithri Nagar, Sreekariyam, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Gowri Bhavan, Eruva East P.O, Kayamgulam, M-19, Prathibha, Maithri Nagar, Sreekariyam, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0479 2444623 (M) 09847390764 (R) 0471-2594579 (M) 09349989046 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 2 1 12. Root crops worked priority wise Tapioca, Yams Xanthosoma 13. Areas of specialization Farmers participatory research and transfer of technology Applied Chemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 2000 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 161. Mr. B. RENJITH KISHORE 162. Dr. Mrs. R. REVAMMA 2. Date of Birth 05-02-1975 15-05-1959 3. Educational Qualifications B. Tech Ph. D (Chemistry) 4. Designation Jr. Engineer (Electrical) Reader in Chemistry 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, S. N. College, Chempazhanthy, Chempazhanthy P. Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 587, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Tharangam, Pallana, P.O, Alappuzha-690 515, Chandrakantham, Pravachambalam, Convent Road, Kerala, India Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 020, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Tharangam, Pallana, P.O, Alappuzha-690 515, Chandrakantham, Pravachambalam, Convent Road, Kerala, India Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 020, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 extn 307 (R) 0477-2296362 (M) 09447296362 (O) 0471 2592077 (R)0471 2393513 (M) 09495059083 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI S. N. College 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 15 12. Root crops worked priority wise - Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Electrical Engineering Starch Chemistry 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 1995 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 163. Ms. SAHAYA VINCE. P 164. Dr. M. S. SAJEEV 2. Date of Birth 18-05-1976 10-05-1968 3. Educational Qualifications M.Com, M.L.I.S, M.Phil M. Tech, Ph. D (Agricultural Processing) 4. Designation Librarian Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Bethlehem College of Education, Karungal, Kanya Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Kumari District-629157, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence - Raagam, Deepthi NagarGH Road, Thiruvananthapuram -695 037, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Karumpanai, Kanya Kumari-Dist- 629 251, Moothandassery House, Padoor P.O.Trissur-680 Tamil Nadu, India 524, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 04651-267900 (R) 04651-216625 (M) 09786937823 (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 04712300375 (M) 09446102911 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Bethlahem College of Education CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops - 13 12. Root crops worked priority wise - Cassava, sweet potato, yams and aroids 13. Areas of specialization - Post harvest machineries and value addition, texture 14. Year of joining the Society 2006 1994 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Association of Food Scientists and Technologists(I)

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1. Name 165. Dr. M. D. SALEH AHMED 166. Dr. M. SANKARAN 2. Date of Birth 08-10-1954 10-05-1974 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D. (Horticulture) Ph. D 4. Designation National SME Business Adviser Senior Scientist (Horticuture) 5. Address Present Office SME Sector Development ProgramMinistry of Industries, CARI, Port Blair- 744 101, India Govt. of Bangladesh 91 Motijheel Commercial AreaDhaka- 1000, Bangladesh 6. Address Present Residence 21(New) Arambagh, Dhaka-1000Bangladesh #24, Type- III, New Quarters, CARI, Port Blair- 744 101, India

7. Address Permanent 21(New) Arambagh, Dhaka-1000Bangladesh Annal Nagar, Kambai Nallur P.O, Harur (T.K), Dharmapuri (D.T), Tamil Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 88-02-7102098 (M) 01712740107 (M) 09434288739 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] 10. Organization working Ministry of Industries, Govt. of Bangladesh CARI (ICAR) 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 years 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Production of tuber crops, Breeding of tuber crops Tropical tuber crops 13. Areas of specialization High value agriculture and Agribusiness development Breeding, Improvement of vegetables and tuber crops 14. Year of joining the Society 1997 2007 15. Membership in other Societies Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science, HIS, Indian Society for Spices Bangladesh Plant Breeding and Genetics Society, etc Indian Society of Plant Physiology

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1. Name 167. Dr. Mrs. SANTHA V. PILLAI 168. Mr. V. S. SANTHOSH MITHRA 2. Date of Birth 10-06-1949 20-05-1969 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M. Sc. (Computer Applications) 4. Designation Principal Scientist (Genetics and Cytogenetics) Scientist (Sr. Scale) 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Division of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence T.C. 8/354, Ashiyana, Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam Pranavam, EBN-19, Edakulam LaneMannamoola, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram-695 05, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent T.C. 8/354, ‘Ashiyana’, Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam Pranavam, EBN-19, Edakulam LaneMannamoola, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram-695 05, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2595813 (O) 0471 2598551 extn 110 (R) 0471 2434113(M) 09495155965 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected]@yahoo.com 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 12 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Aroids Cassava, Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Genetic Resources, Molecular genetics Crop Simulation models 14. Year of joining the Society 1988 1997 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Genetics and Plant breedingIndian Indian Society of Agricultural Information Technology Society for Plant Genetic Resources

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1. Name 169. Dr. SASI KIRAN KORRAPATI 170. Dr. SATISH SHANKAR MOON 2. Date of Birth 29 -11 -1972 07-07-1972 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D (Biochemistry) Ph.D (Horticuture) 4. Designation Medical Editor Assistant Professor (Vegetable Crops) 5. Address Present Office Accenture, Bangalore-76, Karnataka, India Section of Horticulture College of Agriculture Krishi Nagar (P.O), Akola 444 104, India 6. Address Present Residence No.15, Mrinalini, HulimavuBannerghatta Road, Section of Horticulture College of Agriculture Krishi Bangalore-76, Karnataka, India Nagar (P.O), Akola 444 104, India 7. Address Permanent Plot 28, Alkapuri Road No. 1Saroornagar P.O., At- Sedeshwar, Pipara P. O., Umrer, Nagpur, Hyderabad 500 035, Andhra Padesh, India Maharashtra, Pin -441 108, India 8. Telephone Numbers (M) 09916184161 (O) 0368 2224887 (M) 09436220337 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Accenture, Bangalore Central Agricultural University, Imphal 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato,Taro, Yams, Cassava Elephant foot yam, Tapioca 13. Areas of specialization Biochemistry Vegetable Crops 14. Year of joining the Society 1997 2006 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Vegetable Science

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1. Name 171. Mr. S. SHANAVAS 172. Dr. Mrs. S.SHANTHAKUMARI 2. Date of Birth 29-05-1982 14-01-1968 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Biochemistry) M.Phil, Ph.D 4. Designation Senior Research Fellow Lecturer (Senior Scale) in Botany 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam- Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli- 627 007, Tamil 695 017, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Nadu, India 6. Address Present Residence Safiya Manzil, Koliyakodu, Industrial estate P.O, 51 A/3 Masilamaninagar, Tirunelveli- 627 005, Tamil Pappanamcodu, Thiruvananthapuram – 19, Kerala, India Nadu, India 7. Address Permanent Safiya Manzil, Koliyakodu, Industrial estate P.O, 51 A/3 Masilamaninagar, Tirunelveli- 627 005, Tamil Pappanamcodu, Thiruvananthapuram – 19, Kerala, India Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (M) 09895568470 (O) 0462- 2530597 (R) 0462- 2574776 (M) 09486400939 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 9 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Arrowroot, Sweet Potato and Yams Dioscorea spp, Xanthosoma spp., Amorphophallus, Canna and Alocasia 13. Areas of specialization Biochemistry Ethnobotany, Food and Nutrition 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 2007 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 173. Dr. Mrs. SHEELA K. R 174. Dr. Mrs. M. N. SHEELA 2. Date of Birth 29-05-1958 25-05-1962 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Professor (Agronomy) Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695 522, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence TC 66/116(1), Saantram, Vandithadom, Pachallor P.O, T.C. 55/1281(1), Ambat Sankar Nagar, Kaimanom Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 040, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent TC 66/116(1), Saantram, Vandithadom, Pachallor P.O, T.C. 55/1281(1), Ambat Sankar Nagar, Kaimanom Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 040, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2383388 (R) 0471-2381522 (M) 09387976049 (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2493733 (M) 09446848277 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 8 17 12. Root crops worked priority wise Tapioca, Elephant foot yam Cassava, Yams 13. Areas of specialization Crop Management and Cropping Systems Plant Breeding and Genetics 14. Year of joining the Society 1990 1991 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of AgronomyIndian Society of Weed National Academy of Biological Sciences Science

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1. Name 175. Dr. J. T. SHERIFF 176. Mrs. SHIRLY RAICHAL ANIL 2. Date of Birth 23-04-1962 01-05- 1969 3. Educational Qualifications M. Tech, Ph. D M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) 4. Designation Principal Scientist (AS&PE) Scientist (Sr. Scale) 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, PC Unit, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 18 F Sreenagar, Paruthippara, Muttada post, Palliambil, Benedict Nagar, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 025, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 015, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent 3/1 VK Ranganathan StreetVenkitapuram GCT Palliambil, Benedict Nagar, Nalanchira, Post, Coimbatore- 641 013, Tamil Nadu, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 015, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551 (M) 09446102091 (O) 0471-2590071 (R) 0471-2530563 (M) 09287567479 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 19 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet potato, Dioscorea Amorphophallus, Coleus 13. Areas of specialization Tuber crop processing Genetics and Plant Breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 1989 2006 15. Membership in other Societies International Society for Tropical Tuber Crops Nil

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1. Name 177. Dr. T. M. SHIVALINGASWAMY 178. Mr. T. SIJU 2. Date of Birth 29 -08-1962 20-07-1976 3. Educational Qualifications Ph.D M.Sc (Agriculture) 4. Designation Senior Scientist (Entomology) Agriculture Scientist 5. Address Present Office Indian Institute of Vegetable Research P.B. No. 1, P.O. Jakhani (Shahanshapur) Varanasi – 221 305, Peermade Development Society,Post Box No. 11, Uttar Pradesh, India Peermade, Idukki – 685 531, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence N 6/66, A-16, Indira Nagar, Varanasi - 221005, Uttar Vijaya Bhavan, Meenadu, Nedumgolam P.O, Pradesh, India Kollam- 691 334, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent C/o B. S. Patil, 363, 3rd Block, RT Nagar, Vijaya Bhavan, Meenadu, Nedumgolam P.O, Bangalore-560 032, Karnataka, India Kollam- 691 334, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0542 2635236/37, 05443 229007 (M) 09415203675 (O) 04869 232197 (R) 0474 3246368 (M) 09895891738 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Indian Institute of Vegetable Research Peermade Development Society 11. Years of experience in root crops 8 2 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato and Colocasia Tapioca 13. Areas of specialization Insect Pest Management Agricultural Economics 14. Year of joining the Society 1995 2006 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Vegetable Science Nil

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1. Name 179. Ms. SIJI. J.V. 180. Dr. P. P. SINGH 2. Date of Birth 30-05-1978 14-11-1961 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc, B.Ed, M.phil Ph. D 4. Designation Junior Research Fellow Senior Scientist cum Associate Professor 5. Address Present Office Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 Bihar- 848 125 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Santi NivasAliyad P.O, Venjaramoodu PH 2/14, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 607, Kerala, India Bihar- 848 125, India 7. Address Permanent Santi NivasAliyad P.O, Venjaramoodu Dhanoupi, Baronda, Dist- Shiwan, Bihar, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 607, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0472-2872211 (M) 09447961690 (O) 0621-2293227 (R) 06274 - 240745 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Rajendra Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet potato Sweet Potato, Yam, Colocasia, EFY 13. Areas of specialization Nematology, entomology Economic Entomology 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 2000 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Entomology, Indian Society of Pulse Research and Development

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1. Name 181. Mr. R. SIVAKUMAR 182. Ms. SREEJA THANKAPPAN 2. Date of Birth 13-10-1957 07-05-1976 3. Educational Qualifications B.E (CHEM) M. Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) 4. Designation Proprietor Research Associate 5. Address Present Office M/S Selvakumar Sago Factory,Jangamasamudram, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 Thammampatty- 636 113Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence 136-A, Manikavasakar Street, Balaji nagar, Fairlands, T.C 3/1445(1), Lekshmi Nagar, J.32, Pattom Palace Salem- 636016, Tamil Nadu, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 004, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent M/S Selvakumar Sago factory,Jangamasamudram, T.C 3/1445(1), Lekshmi Nagar, J.32, Pattom Palace Thammampatty- 636 113Salem, Tamil Nadu, India P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 004, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 04282-226311 (R) 09443346311 (M) 09443366775 (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2541664 (M) 09447059281 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Selvakumar Sago Factory CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 18 8 12. Root crops worked priority wise Tapioca Dioscorea 13. Areas of specialization Tapioca processing and waste management Tissue culture and breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 1995 2004 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 183. Dr. SREEKANTH ATTALURI 184. Dr. J. SREEKUMAR 2. Date of Birth 19-07-1972 30-05-1969 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Sc (Agricultural Statistics), Ph. D (Statistics) 4. Designation Scientist Scientist (Sr. Scale) 5. Address Present Office International Potato Centre, CIP Liaison Office, RC Section of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, CTCRI, Dumduma HBC, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Orissa , India 6. Address Present Residence Plot No. 4, Type IV QTRS, RC CTCRI, Dumduma HBC, Sreesylam, VNRA- 227, Vikas Nagr, Sreekariyam, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa , India Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent S/o. Mr. A. Madhusudhana Rao, IInd Floor, Door. No: Sreesylam, VNRA- 227, Vikas Nagr, Sreekariyam, th 5-87-42/3, Chandramouli Nagar, 7 Lane, Guntur- Thiruvananthapuram -695 017, Kerala, India 522007, Andhra Pradesh, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0 0674 24722440 (R) 06742471814 (M) 09437069177 (O) 0471-2598551 Extn 121 (R) 0471-2590379 (M) 09447011719 9. E-mail address: [email protected]@yahoo.com [email protected] 10. Organization working International Potato Centre CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 7 11 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, Potato Cassava, Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Agronomy, Crop Physiology Genotype Environment Interaction, Micro array data analysis, statistical machine learning 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 1998 15. Membership in other Societies Nutrition Society of India International Bayesian Society, Indian Bayesian Society, Indian Society of Probabolity Statistics, Kerala Statistical Association

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1. Name 185. Dr. Mrs. M. T. SREEKUMARI 186. Mr. SREERAG. R. S 2. Date of Birth 19-07-1949 24-08-1982 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D M.Phil (Zoology) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Ph.D Student 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Jaladhara, TC 17/1021, Poojappura, Sreeragam, Nemom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 Thiruvananthapuram- 695 012, Kerala, India 020, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Jaladhara, TC 17/1021, Poojappura, Sreeragam, Nemom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 Thiruvananthapuram- 695 012, Kerala, India 020, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2351038 (M) 09895871038 (R) 0471 239018 (M) 09746239424 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI - 11. Years of experience in root crops 32 2 months 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Aroids, Yams Elephant foot yam, Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Triploidy breeding in cassava, Recombination breeding in aroids and yams Entomology 14. Year of joining the Society 1975 2009 15. Membership in other Societies International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Nil Society of Cytologists and Geneticists, India

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1. Name 187. Dr. SRINIVAS TAVVA 188. Dr. S. SRIRAM 2. Date of Birth 01-06-1968 17-02-1970 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agricultural Economics) Ph. D 4. Designation Senior Scientist Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office Section of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, Project Directorate of Biological Control, HA Farm P.O., Bellary Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Road, Hebbal, Bangalore- 560 024, Karnataka, India 6. Address Present Residence Souparnika, TC 5/2106, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam N 203 Innovative Nature, Vinayaka Layout, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 017, Kerala, India Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka, India 7. Address Permanent D.No: 4- 17- 91/ 22, Velangini nagarAmaravathi N 203 Innovative Nature, Vinayaka Layout, Road, Guntur- 2, Andra Pradesh, India Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 extn. 119 (R) 0471 2590217 (M) 09446102569 (O) 080 2351982- 355 (R) 080 28462609 (M) 09449551070 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Project Directorate of Biological Control, Bangalore 11. Years of experience in root crops 11 6 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Sweet Potato, Elephant foot yam, Taro, Arrowroot Taro 13. Areas of specialization Marketing, Impact assessment of Technologies, Yield gaps Biological control, Induced systematic resistance 14. Year of joining the Society 1999 1998 15. Membership in other Societies Agricultural Economics Research Association Indian Phytopathological Society, Society for Biocontrol Advancement

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1. Name 189. Dr. STANLY J. KAYS 190. Dr. SUBASH CHANDRA MAHAPATRA 2. Date of Birth 02-03-1945 28-10-1950 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph.D 4. Designation Professor Associate Professor 5. Address Present Office Department of Horticulture, Plant Science Building, Rural Development Centre Indian Institute of University of Georgia, Athens, GA 306002-7273 USA Technology, Kharagpur 721 302,West Bengal, India 6. Address Present Residence 435 Hampto Court, Athens, GA 30605, USA Qrts. No. B 64 IIT Campus, Kharagpur 721 302 West Bengal, India

7. Address Permanent 435 Hampton Court,Athens, GA 30605, USA Vill – Gonarah, P.O. - Manglamaro Pin- 721 434, Dist. - Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India

8. Telephone Numbers (O) 706-542-0786 (O) 003 222283896 (R) 003 222283897 and 003 222277646 (M) 091 9434722599 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working University of Georgia Indian Institute of Technology 11. Years of experience in root crops 36 20 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet potato, Jerusalem artichoke and some of the minor root/tuber crops Cassava, Arrowroot, Palo 13. Areas of specialization Physiology, flavor chemistry Agronomy, starch processing, Development and Transfer of Technology 14. Year of joining the Society 1999 2001 15. Membership in other Societies ASHA, ISHS, AAAS Mushroom Society of India, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), Indian Society of Agricultural Science, Weed Science Societyn etc.

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1. Name 191. Mrs. SUDHA DEVI 192. Dr. Mrs. SUDHARMAYI DEVI 2. Date of Birth 20-11-1954 30-05-1959 3. Educational Qualifications B.Sc.(Chemistry) Ph. D 4. Designation Technical Officer Professor 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Department of Soil Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram -695 522, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Oorakathu, Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam, Mudra- 2A, Madavanmugal, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Oorakathillam, Mylapra Town, P.O, Pathanamthitta, Mudra- 2A, Madavanmugal, Poojappura, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 25985511 extn 205 (R) 0471 2596075 (M) 09446102787 (O) 0471-2381002 Extn 244 (R) 0471-2341685 (M) 09447041685 9. E-mail address: - [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 25 17 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, sweet potato, aroids Cassava, Coleus 13. Areas of specialization Chemical and biochemical analysis of tuber crops Soil quality, Potassium sodium substitution 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 1995 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Indian Society of Soil ScienceIndian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research

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1. Name 193. Dr. Mrs. G. SUJA 194. Dr. Mrs. P. SUKUMARI 2. Date of Birth 30-05-1965 15-05-1956 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Agronomy) Ph.D (Agronomy) 4. Designation Senior Scientist Professor 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695 522, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence T.C. 24/ 242 (2), C Sharp B flat, Opp. Thycaud LP School, Akshay, L-50, LIC Lane, Pattom P.O, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent T.C. 24/ 242 (2), C Sharp B flat, Opp. Thycaud LP School, Akshay, L-50, LIC Lane, Pattom P.O, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 extn 146 (R) 0471 2115002 (M) 09847248697 (O) 0471- 2383388 (R) 0471-2545248 (M) 09446385248 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI Kerala Agricultural University 11. Years of experience in root crops 14 - 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams, Arrowroot, Elephant foot yam, Cassava - 13. Areas of specialization Cropping systems, Soil fertility management, Organic farming Nutrient management 14. Year of joining the Society 1995 2006 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of AgronomyIndian Society of Weed ScienceInternational Society for Tropical Root CropsIndian Society Association for Promotion of Organic Farming of Agricultural SciencesMadras Agricultural Students Union

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1. Name 195. Mr. SUNIL A. NAIR 196. Ms. SUMARANI. G.O 2. Date of Birth 15-03-1976 31-05-1973 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc. Horticulture M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding), M. Phil 4. Designation SMS (Horticulture) Lecturer 5. Address Present Office KVK Mitranikethan, Vellanad, Thiruvananthaparam, Department of Biotechnology & Biochemical Kerala, India Engineering, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad- 695 544, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Staff quarter, KVK, Thiruvananthaparam, Kerala, T.C.9/1452, Santhinagar 56, Sreekariyam P.O, India Thiruvananhapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Kundoor house, Nadavaramba, P. O, Irinjalakuda, T.C.9/1452, Santhinagar 56, Sreekariyam P.O, Trissur-680 661, Kerala, India Thiruvananhapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0472 2882086 (R) 0480 2829711 (M) 09447583467 (O) 0472-2814578, 2814579 (M) 09446613457 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working KVK Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 11. Years of experience in root crops 3 4 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Vegetable breeding Genetics, Molecular Biology 14. Year of joining the Society 2009 2000 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Nil

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1. Name 197. Dr. S. SUNDARESAN 198. Dr. SURAJIT MITRA 2. Date of Birth 10-01-1950 01-10-1968 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Biochemistry) Ph.D (Horticulture) 4. Designation Principal Scientist Associate Professor 5. Address Present Office CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalay, Kalyani, Kerala, India West Bengal, India 6. Address Present Residence BN- 120, Uthradam, Durga Lane, Pongumoodu A-11/41, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent BN- 120, Uthradam, Durga Lane, Pongumoodu A-11/41, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India

8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2441240 (M) 09446100824 (M) 09433513560 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI BCKV 11. Years of experience in root crops 31 3 12. Root crops worked priority wise Colocasia, Amorphophallus, Yams, Cassava Sweet Potato, EFY, Taro, Swamp taro, Yam bean 13. Areas of specialization Nutritional value of tropical tuber crops,Biochemical basis of draught tolerance, Secondary metabolites Porphyries technology of horticultural crops 14. Year of joining the Society 1978 2008 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Society for Advancement of Horticulture

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1. Name 199. Dr. SURENDRA PRASAD VARMA 200. Dr. Mrs. SUSAN JOHN 2. Date of Birth 03-01-1938 25-05-1964 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D 4. Designation Rtd. Scientist (ICAR) Senior Scientist 5. Address Present Office - Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence B-15, P.P.L. Co-Op Colony, PO Aiginia, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, T.C.8/288 (1), Kallooppara VelayelNear Loyola Orissa, IndiaC/o Atul Kumar (Mech.), Senior Manger (Smelter), School, Sarvodhi Hills Sreekariyam P.O, Nalconagar, Pin- 759145, Orissa, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Su-Prem Market, Banch Mandir- Gyan Babu Chouk T.C.8/288 (1), Kallooppara VelayelNear Loyola School, Sarvodhi hillsSreekariyam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 Road, Bapu- Dham Motihari- 845 401, Bihar, India 017, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0674- 2384593 (BSSR) (R) 06764-222595, 06152-222 186 (M) 09861091720 (O) 0471-2598551 ext 123 (R) 0471-2594298 (M) 09446324298 9. E-mail address: [email protected]@rediffmail.com [email protected] 10. Organization working - CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 28 16 12. Root crops worked priority wise Sweet Potato, Colocasia, Yams, Yam bean, Cassava Cassava, Aroids 13. Areas of specialization Horticulture/ Physiology, Plant Breeding Soil fertility management of tropical tuber crops 14. Year of joining the Society 1979 1993 15. Membership in other Societies Society for Vegetable Crops Indian Society of Soil Science,International Society for Tropical Root Crops

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1. Name 201. Dr. C. J. THAMPI 202. Dr. Mrs. M. THANGAM 2. Date of Birth 25-01-1933 05-05-1974 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D, MRSC (London) Ph.D (Horticulture) 4. Designation President Scientist (Senior Scale) 5. Address Present Office T.M. Natural Resources Research and Development Centre, ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa- 403 Kulathur, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 583, Kerala, India 402, Goa, India 6. Address Present Residence Prasanthi, Kulathur Jn., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 G-1/B-8, Milroc Woods, Corlim- 403 110, Tiswadi 583, Kerala, India (TK), North Goa (DT), Goa, India 7. Address Permanent Prasanthi, Kulathur Jn., Thiruvananthapuram-695 H.No. 13 (Old), 11/4 (New), Mel StreetKarimangalam- 583, Kerala, India 635 111, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2418115 (R) 0471 2418017 (M) 09446808031 (O) 0832 2284678 / 679 Extn.116 (R) 0832 2283473 (M) 094230 57269 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working T.M. Natural Resources Research and Development Centre Indian Council of Agricultural Research 11. Years of experience in root crops 20 - 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava, Elephant foot yam - 13. Areas of specialization Soil Science, Land use planning Soil and water conservation Vegetable Science 14. Year of joining the Society 1995 2000 15. Membership in other Societies Royal Society of Chemistry (London), Indian Society Horticultural Society of India, Indian Society of Vegetable Science, of Soil Science, Indian Society of Soil and Water South Indian Horticultural Association, Indian Society of Ornamental Conservation Horticulture, Indian Science Congress Association

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1. Name 203. Mrs. THANKAMMA PILLAI 204. Dr. M. THANKAPPAN 2. Date of Birth 02-06-1939 01-10- 1938 3. Educational Qualifications M. Sc. Ph.D 4. Designation Retd Principal Scientist, CTCRI Principal Scientist (Retd), CTCRI 5. Address Present Office - -

6. Address Present Residence Darshana, GRAC-42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvalli Lane 1, No.27 (Old No.8),Vellala Colony (East), , Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India - 6290 01, Kanya Kumari Dist, Tamil Nadu, India 7. Address Permanent Darshana, GRAC-42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvalli Lane 1, No.27 (Old No.8),Vellala Colony (East), Ramavarmapuram, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 17, Kerala, India Nagercoil- 629 001, Kanya Kumari Dist, Tamil Nadu, India 8. Telephone Numbers (R) 0471-2597834 (R) 04652 225412, 222044 (M) 09443182828 9. E-mail address: - [email protected] 10. Organization working - - 11. Years of experience in root crops 14 32 12. Root crops worked priority wise Aroids, Cassava Cassava, Sweet Potato, Aroids, yams, Coleus 13. Areas of specialization Plant Breeding Plant Pathology 14. Year of joining the Society 1990 1972 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society for Plantation Crops Nil

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1. Name 205. Mr. THOMAS ABRAHAM 206. Shri. P. K. THOMAS 2. Date of Birth 24-04-1964 08-10-1926 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Agronomy), D.Phil M.Sc, DI&D (USA) 4. Designation Professor & Head, Division of Genetics & Plant Breeding Former Director, CTCRI 5. Address Present Office Department of Agronomy, Allahabad Agricultural - Institute- DU, Allahabad 211 007, Uttar Pradesh, India

6. Address Present Residence H. No.28, Allahabad Agricultural Institute- DU TC 6/2228, PonbanibhamPrasanth Nagar Junction, Medical Campus, Allahabad 211 007, Uttar Pradesh, India College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Grace Villa, Enathu P.O, Pathanamthitta Dist., TC 6/2228, PonbanibhamPrasanth Nagar Junction, Medical Kerala, Pin- 691 526, India College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0532 2684297/2684833/ 09235901000 (R) 0532 2684308 (M) 09450308132 (R) 0471-2442372 (M) 9446572372 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Alahabad Agricutural Institute /Deemed University - 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 10 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Tapioca 13. Areas of specialization Integrated nutrient management, organic farming Water Management in Agriculture 14. Year of joining the Society 1989 1980 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Society of Dry Nil land Agriculture

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1. Name 207. Dr. Mrs. UMA MADHAVAN 208. Shri. M. UNNIKRISHNAN 2. Date of Birth 16-05-1958 02-10-1949 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc, M. Phil M.Sc (Botany) 4. Designation Lecturer (Selection Grade) Principal Scientist 5. Address Present Office Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram- Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 695 004, Kerala, India Thiruvananathpuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Madhavom, Plot. No.9, PTP Nagar, T.C.6/221 (3), ‘Nandanam’, Prasanth Valley, Prasanth Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 038, Kerala, India Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Madhavom, Plot.No.9, PTP Nagar, Ashirvad, Kaduval, Kalady Road, Perumpavoor P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 038, Kerala, India Ernakulam – 683542, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2541039 (R) 0471-2362343 (M) 09846162625 (O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2440373 (M) 09447937833 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Mahatma Gandhi College CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 6 25 12. Root crops worked priority wise Pachyrrhizus, Coleus Cassava, Sweet Potato, Colocasia, Amorphophallus, Dioscorea 13. Areas of specialization Microbiology Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Biodiversity 14. Year of joining the Society 2008 1982 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Botanical Society Indian Society of Tobacco ScienceInternational Society for Tropical Root Crops

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1. Name 209. Ms. VIDHYA ANISH 210. Dr. Mrs. K. VIJAYA BAI 2. Date of Birth 13-01-1982 31-10-1943 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Ph. D 4. Designation - Retd Scientist, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 5. Address Present Office - -

6. Address Present Residence Sreemangal, MRA- 32, Plancherry Lane, West Fort, F-103, Meenakshi Apartments, 39/2638/B, Palliyil Vallakadavu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India lane, Diwans Road, Cochin -682 016, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Sreemangal, MRA- 32, Plancherry Lane, West Fort, Krishna Nilayam, 4/1113, M.B. Lane, Cochin- 682 Vallakadavu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 002, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2451639 (M) 09745138639 (R) 0484-2361484 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working - - 11. Years of experience in root crops 1 20 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, Sweet potato, Colocasia and other aroids, Amorphophallus, Xanthosoma and Dioscorea sps 13. Areas of specialization Diagnosis Cytogenesis and Breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 2006 1973 15. Membership in other Societies Nil Was member of the Botanical Society of America, International Society for Tropical Root Crops

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1. Name 211. Mr. VILLALUZ Z. ACEDO 212. Dr. Mrs. B. VIMALA 2. Date of Birth 10-05-1960 08-05-1949 3. Educational Qualifications M.Sc (Agriculture) Ph. D (genetics and Plant Breeding) 4. Designation Associate Professor Principal Scientist 5. Address Present Office Tissue Culture Lab in Charge (PhilRootcrops)Affiliate Faculty (Department of Horticulture) Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam- Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops),Visayas State University, 695 017, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Visca, Baybay City Leyte 6521-A, Philippines 6. Address Present Residence PCARRD House # 4, VSUVisca, Baybay City, Thushara, TC VII/ 1387 (3)Vettamukku Jn., Thirumala Leyte 6521-A Philippines P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695 006, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent PCARRD House # 4, VSUVisca, Baybay City, Thushara, TC VII/ 1387 (3)Vettamukku Jn., Thirumala Leyte 6521-A Philippines P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695 006, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 63 53 3352616 (R) 63 53 3352752 (M) 09152019173 (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2363700 (M) 09446178722 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Philippine Root Crops Research and TrainingCenter CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 16 30 12. Root crops worked priority wise Yams, Cassava, Sweet potato, taroorgabi, arrowroot Sweet Potato, Minor Tuber Crops, Cassava 13. Areas of specialization Tissue Culture/ Physiology Breeding 14. Year of joining the Society 1999 1977 15. Membership in other Societies Philippine Fruit Association, Philippine Society for Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding Lactic Acid Bacteria Inc, Philippine Organization of Science and Technology Educators etc.

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1. Name 213. Dr. VINAYAKA HEGDE 214. Dr. Mrs. A. VISALASKSHI 2. Date of Birth 18-06-1964 18-04-1939 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D (Plant Pathology) Ph. D 4. Designation Senoir Scientist Professor (Entomology) (Retd), College of Agriculture, Thiruvananthapuram 5. Address Present Office Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, - Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence CRA B/47, Sivamahima, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam, Sabarigiri, TC 25/828, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent C/o:N.S.Hegde, TyargalP.O: Sarkuli, Sirsi, Uttar Sabari giri, TC 25/828, Thycaud, Kannada, Karnataka-581 450, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551-54 extn 215 (R) 0471 2592325 (M) 09447245649 (R) 0471-2328771 (M) 09447583023 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working CTCRI - 11. Years of experience in root crops 10 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Potato, Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams, Aroids Sweet potato, tapioca 13. Areas of specialization Plant Pathology Diagnostics and Management of tuber crop viruses Pesticide residues in crops and environment 14. Year of joining the Society 2007 1972 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Phtopathological Society, Indian Potato Fellow of the Entomological Society of India, Indian Association, EM Association of India Toxicology Society, Fellow of the Academy of Environmental Biology

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1. Name 215. Dr. K. VISWAMBHARAN 216. Dr. V.R. BINDUMOLE 2. Date of Birth 21-06-1954 31-05-1975 3. Educational Qualifications Ph. D Ph. D (Microbiology) 4. Designation Professor (Agronomy) and Head Lecturer 5. Address Present Office Coconut Research Station, Kattachalkuzhy P.O., Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram Balaramapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 009, Kerala, India Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Sudarsana, TC-4/1397(3), YGRA-10, Kuravankonam, Kowdiar Madhu Bhavan,Veliyanoor P.O, Vellanad Changa, P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-695 003, Kerala, India Nedumangad-695 543Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Sudarsana, TC-4/1397(3), YGRA-10, Kuravankonam, Kowdiar Madhu Bhavan,Veliyanoor P.O, VellanadChanga, P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 003, Kerala, India Nedumangad-695 543Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471-2400621 (R) 0471-2725707 (M) 09387151681 (O) 0471 2323040 (R) 0471 2802393 (M) 09447142727 9. E-mail address: [email protected] [email protected] 10. Organization working Kerala Agricultural University Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram 11. Years of experience in root crops 5 5 12. Root crops worked priority wise Cassava Cassava, Sweet Potato 13. Areas of specialization Agronomy Microbiology 14. Year of joining the Society 2005 2009 15. Membership in other Societies Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Society for Plantation Crops, - Indian Society of Seed Technology etc.

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1. Name 217. Mr. A. S. SABU 218. Mr. C. S. SALIMON 2. Date of Birth 25-05-1966 10-01-1961 3. Educational Qualifications Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 4. Designation Farm Superintend Mechanical Engineer 5. Address Present Office Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 6. Address Present Residence Staff Quarters No.2, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sravanam, Ayodhya Nagar, Sreekariyam, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 7. Address Permanent Arimakkal House, Muttom P.O, Idukki (Dist), Chiramattayil, Ruby Nagar, Changanacherry P.O, Kerala, India Kottayam-686 103, Kerala, India 8. Telephone Numbers (O) 0471 2598551 (M)09447450698 (O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2591148 (M) 09446473148 9. E-mail address: [email protected] - 10. Organization working CTCRI CTCRI 11. Years of experience in root crops 12 18 12. Root crops worked priority wise All Tuber Crops - 13. Areas of specialization Management of Agricultural Farm Mechanical Engineering 14. Year of joining the Society - - 15. Membership in other Societies Kerala Agricultural Development Society -

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6. Dr. Alfred G.D. Dixon 12. Mr. Ashithraj, N. 1. Dr. Ms. Abida Sultana (Iita), C/o. L.W. Lambourn & Co.Carolyn House, Ph. D. Scholar, Department of Agronomy, Agricultural Research InstituteAcharya 26, Dingwall Road, Croydon Cr9 3 Ee, College of Agriculture, Vellayani N. G. Ranga Agricutltural UniversityRajendra England, U.K. Thiruvananthapuram, 695 552, Kerala, India Nagar (PO), Hyderabad - 500 030 7. Dr. Andrew J. Graffham 13. Dr. Behera, S. N. Andhra Pradesh, India Post Harvest Technologist Director of Horticulture Bhubaneswar 751 015, Orissa, India 2. Mr. Achyuta Rao Muppana Natural Resources Institute, 35, Belmont Road 301, (1st floor), 30th Main, GillinghamKent, ME7 5JB, England, U. K. 14. Dr. Bhat, P. S. Scientist (Agric. Entomology) 10th CrossSector-1, HSR Layout 8. Dr. Anilkumar,A. S. NRC for Cashew, Puthur- 574 202, Bangalore – 560 034, Karnataka, India Siva Nivas, Mangalathukonam, Kattachalkuzhi, Dakshina Kannada Dist.,Karnataka, India Balarampuram,Thiruvananthapuram 695 509, 3. Dr. E. A. Ajav, 15. Mrs. Bijaya Devi, A.K. Department of Agricultural engineeringGB Pant Kerala, India Department of Horticulture, Univ. of Agric. & Tech,Pant Nagar- 263145 9. Dr. Arbind Kumar Sinha College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural Nainital District,Uttaranchal Flat No.405,Akanscha Urmila Palace,Khajpura, University, Iroishemba, 4. Mr. Ajay Kumar Nigam Ashokpuri, Patna, Bihar, India Imphal, Manipur- 795 004, India Junior Scientist, Department of Vegetables & 10. Ms. Asha S. Nayar 16. Dr. Bijendra Singh Horticulture, JN Krishi Viswavidhyalaya, TC 15/1886,Vazhuthacaud, Assistant Plant Breeder,Vegetable Research Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Thiruvananthapuram 695 014, Kerala, India Station,CS Azad University of Agriculture & Technology,Kalyanpur- 208 024, 5. Dr. Ajit Mohan Topiwala 11. Ms. Asha Vijayan Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 16, Raj Mahal, III Floor, Sir MV Road, Karthika, TC 3/2515(1)T.K.D. Road, East Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004, 17. Mr. Biju S, Andheri East, Maharashtra, India Sreepanchamam, Powdikkonam, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram 695 587,Kerala, India

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18. Dr. Bimal Chandra Kundu 23. Dr. Das, G. P. 29. Dr. Dileep Kumar Dora Scientific Officer,Tuber Crops Research Center, Tuber Crops Research Centre Tata Sahi Khurda, Regional Agriculture Research Station , Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Puri District, Orissa, India Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute , 30. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Tiwari Jessore 7400, Bangladesh 24. Dr. David. B.V. Dt. Horticulture Officer, New Tehri, 19. Dr. Chaudhari, P. P. Sun Agro Biotech, 3/340- Main Road, Garhwal- 249 148,Uttar Pradesh, India Mahanandapuram, Pokur, Chennai-600 116 Associate Research Scientist, 31. Dr Mr. Rahman, M. A. Hill Millet Research Station, Tamil Nadu, India 25. Mr. Deo Sankar House No. 11-1-125,148/B Agha Pura, Navsari Agricultural University Krishi Vigyan Hyderabad-500001, Andhra Pradesh, India Kendra, Gujarat- 394 730, India Scientist, AICRP on Tuber Crops, SG, CARS, Kunhrawand,Jagdalpur, Baster, 32. Dr. Durga Prasad 20. Mr. Chitharanjan, N. Chhattisgarh- 494 005, India 267/M, Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar, TC 14/405(1), Poonthi Road, Kumarapuram, 26. Dr. Dev, G. Hyderabad- 500038, Andhra Pradesh, India Medical College P.O, Director, Potash & Phosphate Institute of Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 33. Mr. Eashwar Prasad Canada-India Programme, Sector 19, Plantation House, Ratnagiri Road, 21. Dr. Chowdhury, S.R. Dundahera,Delhi-Gurgaon Road, Chikmagalur- 577 101, Karnataka, India Senior Scientist (Crop Physiology) Gurgaon-122 001, Haryana, India Water Technology Centre-ERNr. 27. Mr. Devendra Bhartia 34. Ms. Elsamma Joseph (Arackal) Nalco Nagar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar C/o. Bhartia Farms20, New Cotton Market, Infra White Hall, Flat No.3/C,K. C. Abraham 751 016, Orissa, India Nagpur- 440 018, Maharashtra, India Master Road, Panampilly Nagar, 22. Dr. Chubey, P.C. 28. Dr. Dhankhar, B. S. Cochin -682 036, Kerala, India Scientist, Department of Vegetable Crops, Assistant Director General (Vegetable Crops) 35. Dr. Ezumah, H. C. (Iita) College of Agriculture,JN Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Indian Council of Agricultural Research C/o. L.W. Lambourn & Co.Carolyn House 6, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Krishi Bhavan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road., Dingwall Road, Croydon Cr9 3ee New Delhi 110 001, India England, U.K.

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36. Dr. Fileiro, J. R. 42. Mr. Harish Gupta 48. Ms. Jiji R. Nair Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) (ICAR ) G-159, Paschim Vihar, (Gee) Gouri Bhawan, KP II/ 134, Karikkakom, TVM Research Complex for Goa,Ela, New Delhi- 110063, India Beach, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 017, Kerala, India Old Goa 403402, Goa, India 43. Dr. Igbokewe, M.S. Assistant Director, 37. Ms. Geetha, S. National Root Crops Research Institute, 49. Dr. Jill E. Wilson Geetha Bhavan, TC5/1387, Umudike, Pmb 7006, Umuahia, Nigeria RotrepIra Ekona, Research Centre B.P. 25, Buea Cameroon, West Africa Peroorkada -695005, 44. Dr. Jairath, M. S. Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, India Economist – CIP, 50. Mr. Joe Volkart, 38. Dr. George Thottapilly International Potato Centre, Pusa Campus, Planter, VIII/405, Tannomood Road, Nedunkandam- 685 553,Idukki, Kerala, India Teekay Villa, P.O. Karoor,Via. Thazhekkad-680 New Delhi 110012, India. 51. Dr. Khalilur Rahman Bhuiyan, M. D. 697 Trissur, Kerala, India 45. Dr. Jaleel, M. M. Senior Scientific Officer, 39. Dr. Ghuman, B. S. Jamelath, Peris Road,Thycaud, Tuber Crops Research Centre, Thiruvananthapuram 695014, Kerala, India 609/27, KB-17, Sham Nagar,Ludhiana, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Punjab, India 46. Ms. Jayashree, G. (BARI), Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh 40. Dr. Govindankutty, M. P. Pokkad House, Chingoli, 52. Dr. Krishna Bhagavan, B.V. Principal Scientist (Retd), Pent House, Alappuzha - 690532 Kerala, India Horticultural Research Station, Pandirumamidi, C2 MGV Apartments, Krishna Nagar, 47. Dr. Jean Pierre Guyot Rampachodauaram, East Godavari Dt, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 005, Head Centre De Montpellier Institut De Andhra Pradesh- 533 288, India Kerala, India Recherche Pour Les Développement, 911, 53. Dr. Kusuma Kumari, B. S. 41. Mr. Harisankar. P. Avenue Agropolis, Bp 5045, F-34032, Lecturer (Selection Grade), Keerthi, Prasanthy, Veazhapally, Montpellier Cedex 1, France Pulamon,Kottarakara - 691531, Changanassery 686 103, Kerala, India Kerala, India

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54. Dr. Lal, S. S. 60. Dr. Mannan, M. A. 66. Dr. Misra, A. K. Principal Scientist (Entomology), C/3A, PNS Homes93, Shah Alibagh, Department of Entomology,Rajendra Agriculural Division of Crop Protection, Mirpur-1, Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh University, Pusa - 248 125, Samastipur, Bihar, India Indian Institute of Pulses Research, 61. Dr. Marcio Carvalho Marques 67. Dr. Mithra, S. S. Kanpur- 208 024,Uttar Pradesh, India Senior Agronomist (TC),Tirhut College of Cassava Programme – CIAT, 55. Ms. Lisha Vijayan Agriculture, Rajendra Agricultural University Apartado Aereo 67-13, Cali, Colombia Ananthapuri, Madavilakom, Dholi, Muzaffurpur,Bihar, India Sreekariyam 695 017, Kerala, India 62. Dr. (Ms.) Mariam I. Mziray 68. Dr. Mohamed Yassim 56. Dr. Mahabaleswar Hegde Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Agricultural Research Station, Plant Protection Division, 43, Weaver’s Colony, P. N. Pudur, University of Agricultural Sciences,Ullal, Dia Air Port Office, P.O. Box 9071, Coimbatore -641 041,Tamil Nadu, India Mangalore- 574159, Karnataka, India Dar-Es-Salam,Tanzania 69. Dr. Mohammed Yassin, M. 57. Dr. Maheshwari, S. K. 63. Dr. Masaru Yoshinaga Associate Professor (Agronomy), Assistantt Professor (Plant Pathology) National Agricultural Research Center for D3, Block II, Radha Apartments, P.N. Pudur, Faculty of Agrl/RRS, Wadura, Sopore-193 201, Kyushu Okinawa Region, 6651-2 Yokoichi, Coimbatore –641 041, Tamil Nadu , India Kashmir, India Miyakonojo Miyazzaki 885-0091, Japan 70. Dr. Nair , R. V. , 58. Dr. Mangole Wilson Kezhathil, GRA 169, Gowreeshapattom ,Pattom, 64. Dr. Medhi, R.P. Regional Agriculture Office, P.O. Box 13, Thiruvananthapuram –695 004 ,Kerala, India Director, NRC Orchids, Pakyang-737 106, Mbale, Uganda 71. Mr. Nair, R. B. Sikkim, India 59. Ms. Manju, P. R. Lakshmi Vilasam,Balasubramania Koil Road, TC-13/1532/1Sreevalsam, 65. Ms. Meera Bai, M. Jawahar Nagar , Burma Road, Kumarapuram -695 011 , JRM Balawan Nagar, Vallakadavu Thiruvananthapuram -695 049, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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72. Dr. Nair, V. M. 78. Dr. Navin Sharma, K. 85. Dr. Pillai, N. G. Lakshmi, TC3/2056LIC Road, Lakshmi Nagar, Hindustan Lever Ltd., Agribusiness, 1-10-8/6, Apsara, Puthiyidam , Kayamgulam- 690 502 Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, Begumpet , Hyderabad-500 001, Kerala, India Kerala, India Andhra Pradesh, India 86. Dr. Pranjal Borah 73. Dr. Najeeb M.A. Nassar 79. Dr. Ogundana, S. K. Senior Scientist, Full Professor , Professor of Microbiology, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural Departmento De Genetica E Morphologia University of IleIfe Nigeria University ,Jorhat, 785 013, Assam, India Universidade De Brasilia , Caixa Postal 04477, 80. Dr. Pal, T.K. 87. Dr. Pranoth Kumar, R. Brazilia Cep 70919, Brazil C/o PK Pal, Area Manager, Senior Scientist (Agriculture Extension), 74. Mr. Nandakishore R WIPRO Infotech Group,SCO-427-428, Sector Regional Centre of CTCRI, Bhagwat, Opp. Vitthal Mandir, 35C,Chandigarh-160 022, India Bhubaneswar -695 019, Orissa, India At.P.O. Dapoli, Dist: Ratnagiri-415 712, 81. Dr. Palaniswamy, V. 88. Dr. Prasad, S. M. Maharashtra, India Professor and Head,Tapioca and Castor Associate Professor (Plant Pathology) Research Station, Yethapur, P.G. Palayam (P.O)- 75. Dr. Narasimha Murthy, G. Ranchi Agricultural College, Birsa Agricultural 639 119, Salem District, India Scientist (Horticulture), University, Kanke, Ranchi- 834 006, Jharkhand , India Horticultural Research Station,Kovvur, West 82. Mr. Pathak, M. S. 89. Dr. Rabindran, R. Godavari Dt, Andra Pradesh- 534 350, India Tapioca Products, PB No.16, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Chalakkudi -680 307, Thrissur, Kerala, India 76. Mr. Naresh Talreja, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 83. Dr. Philip A. Loretan Sukh Sagar, Maharani Lakshmi Bai Road, Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India Tuskegee Institute, A1 36088, Albama, USA Parbhani -431 401, Maharashtra, India 90. Dr. Radhika, V. S. 84. Dr. Pijush Kanti Mukherjee Lekshmi, Kalpaka Lane,Survey School Road, 77. Mr. Navaneethan, S., Sweet potato Scientist, Peroorkada (P.O), 46, Kulalar Street, Olagadom (P.O), Bhavani International Potato Center,Pusa Campus, Thiruvananthapuram-695 005, Kerala , India (TK), Erode District, Tamil Nadu - 638 314, India New Delhi -110 012, India

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91. Dr. Raja, K.C.M. 97. Dr. Sachin Tendulkar, K. 103. Dr. Satyanarayana Karunyam, House No. XI/609, P.O: Lakkidi, Professor (Horticulture) Horticulturist,PWD Qtr. No. 3, Rajendranagar- Palakkad- 679 301, Kerala, India University of Agriculture Science 500 030 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India Dharwad- 580 005, Karnataka, India 92. Dr. Ram Kumar, K. V. 104. Dr. Selvasundaram, R. P. Senior Scientist (Extension) 98. Dr. Sahu, A. K. Palaniappa Gounder Sago Factory, National Dairy Research Institute Research Associate (PHYTONET), Reghupathi Naicker Palayam,Moolapalayam Karnal 132 001, Haryana, India Regional Centre of CTCRI, Dumduma HBC P.O., Erode Dt., Tamil Nadu, India (P.O), Bhubaneswar -751 019, Orissa, India 93. Ms. Rekha, S. 105. Mr. Sengottayan, P. 99. Dr. Sandhya, C. Gowri Bhawan Eruva East (P.O) Kayankulam, President, Attur Sago & Starch Manufacturing Vinayaka, TC24/356, Model School Road Kollam- 690 502 Society , Attur-636 102, Kerala, India Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram 675 014, Kerala, India Salem Dt., 94. Dr. Robert Asiedu, Tamil Nadu, India 100. Dr. Santha, P. TRIPPInternational Institute of Tropical Kamini Dresses, TC 15/652-2, Vazhuthacaud, 106. Dr. Shahul Hameed, Agriculture,Oyo Road, Pmb 5320, Ibadan, Nigeria Thycaud- 695 014, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, Associate Professor, 95. Mr. Roshan, C. J. India College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural Chittalappally House 101. Dr. Saraswathi, T. University, Vellayani P.O, Elthuruthu (P.O), Thrissur-680 611 Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522 Kerala, India Kerala, India Tapioca & Castor Research Station, 107. Dr. Sheriful Alam 96. Dr. Sabyasachi Rath Yethapur - 636 119, PG Palayam, Junior Agronomist, AICRP (TC) Associate Director of Research OUAT, Attur Taluk, Salem Dist ,Tamil Nadu, India Department of Horticulture , Semiliguda- 2081, Chintamaniswar, 102. Dr. Saritha, T. S. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -785 013, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India Lakshmi Sree, Ooruttambalam (P.O) Assam, India Thiruvananthapuram -695 507,Kerala, India

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108. Dr. Singh, R. N. C/o BBA Messeweg 11/12 119. Dr. Usha Rana Professor (Plant Pathology) Braunschweig 38104, Germany Department of Plant Pathology, N. D. University of Agriculture and Technology 114. Mr. Sundaresan, G. CSK Himachal Pradesh Krisghi Viswa vidhyalaya Kumarganj, Faizabad- 224 229, Uttar Pradesh, India Tuber Crops Corporation of India Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176 061, India 109. Ms. Sobhana, S. Anchal- 695 306, Kollam Dt, 120. Dr. Vasudevan, K. Department of Agronomy, Kerala, India Saradha Vilas, Near PWD Office, College of Agriculture (KAU),Vellayani, 115. Dr. Sunita Kushwah Irinjalakuda- 680 121, Kerala, India Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522, Kerala, India C/O Kaushlesh Kushwaha, 121. Dr. Venkatesan, S. 110. Ms. Sree Lekha Village-Berwan meerchhpar, Post-Deoria, Professor and Head, T.C 17/2171, Nandanam, Sai Ram Road, Dist-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, India Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Poojappura (P.O),Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 116. Ms. Suryakumari, S. Yethapur, P.G. Palayam (P.O)- 636 119, India Assistant Horticulturist Salem Dt. ,Tamil Nadu, India 111. Ms. Sreeja, P. Regional Agricultural Research Station 122. Dr. Venkita Rao Agricultural Officer,Chittanjoor, Lam Farm, LamGunture Dist, 12-3-18 Mariana Vari St., Arthat, Thrissur - 680521, Kerala, India Andhra Pradesh, India Samalkot -533 440, 112. Ms. Sreerekha, V. R. 117. Dr. Thote, A. N. East Godavari Dt,Andhra Pradesh , India EKRA-11, Sreerekha, Kariyam, 15, Samarath Shree Nagar Garkhod West, Powdikonam,Thiruvananthapuram- 695 587, Aurangabad- 431 005 Kerala, India Maharashtra, India 113. Dr. Stephan Winter 118. Ms. Thushara, P. Head, Plant Virus Department Padijatte Moolankara, Asramom, German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Kollam-691 002 ,Kerala, Cultures India

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PUBLICATIONS BROUGHT OUT BY ISRC INDEPENDENTLY/ JOINTLY/ SUPPORTED 1. Abstracts :National Symposium on Production and Utilization of Tropical Tuber Crops at Trivandrum, November 27-29, 1985 2. Tropical Tuber Crops Production and Utilization.,1987 3. Abstract of papers :International Symposium on Tropical Tuber Crops – Problems, Prospects and Future strategies, November 6-9, 1993- 4. Souvenir 1993 :International Symposium on Tropical Tuber Crops – Problems, Prospects and Future strategies, November 6-9, 1993- 5. Tropical Tuber Crops – Problems, Prospects and Future strategies-1996 6. Souvenir: I MOTUC 1996 7. Abstracts: International Meet on Tropical Tuber Crops, 9-12, December 1996 8. Tropical Tuber Crops In Food Security and Nutrition- 1999 9. ISOTUC III SOUVENIR- 2000 10. Abstracts- 2000 : International Symposium on Tropical Root and Tuber crops 11. NSRTC 1- National Seminar on Root and Tuber Crops: Abstract of papers- 2004 12. Root and Tuber Crops in Nutrition Food Society and Sustainable Development 2005 13. NSRTC 2 :Abstracts: National Seminar on Post- harvest Management and value additional in Root and Tuber Crops 2005 14. Root and Tuber Crops: Post harvest Management and Value addition 2007 15. Souvenir- 14th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Root Crops 2006 16. ISRTC Symposium: Abstracts: 14th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Root Crops 2006, Abstracts of papers 17. Status Papers and Extended Summary: National Seminar on Amorphopallus: Innovative Technologies- 2008 JOURNAL OF ROOT CROPS Two issues annually : Last brought out is Volume 34 Number 2

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SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA/GROUP MEETINGS ORGANISED/CO-SPONSORED BY ISRC

SI No. Event Venue Year and Date

1. First National Symposium on Thiruvananthapuram, 04-05 September 1975 Root Crops Kerala, India 2. Fourth Workshop of AICRP on Central Tuber Crops 06-08 September 1975 TC Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Fifth Workshop of AICRP on TC Kerala Agricultural 08-10 March 1979 3. University, Vellanikkara, Trissur, Kerala, India

4. Sixth Workshop of AICRP on TC RAU, Dholi, Bihar, India 1982 5. Colloquium on N and K Nutrition Central Tuber Crops 29 June 1983 on Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 6. Seventh Workshop of AICRP on Central Tuber Crops 07-09 November 1983 TC Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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SI No. Event Venue Year and Date

7. National Symposium on Central Tuber Crops 27-29 November 1985 Production and Utilization of Research Institute, Tropical Tuber Crops Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 8. Eighth Workshop of AICRP on Bidhan Chandra Krishi 17-19 February 1986 TC Viswavidyalay, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India 9. Nineth Workshop of AICRP on Assam Agricultural 08-10 April 1987 TC University, Jorhat, Assam, India 10. Tenth Workshop of AICRP on Andhra Pradesh 13-15 March 1989 TC Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India 11. National Symposium on Recent Thiruvananthapuram, 07-09 November 1990 Advances in Production and Kerala, India Utilization of Tropical Tuber Crops

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SI No. Event Venue Year and Date

12. Group Discussion cum Dapoli, Maharashtra, 21-23 October 1991 Workshop of AICRP on TC India

13. Second Group Meeting of Central Tuber Crops 04-05 November 1993 AICRP on TC Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 14. First International Symposium on Thiruvananthapuram, 06-09 November 1993 “Tropical Tuber Crops: Problems, Kerala, India Prospects and Future Strategies” Tamil Nadu Agricultural 15. Third Group Meeting of AICRP 04-06 October 1995 University, Coimbatore, on TC Tamil Nadu, India 16. Second International Meet on “Tropical Tuber Crops in Food Thiruvananthapuram, December 09-12 1996 Security and Nutrition” Kerala, India (IMOTUC 1996)

17. Fourth Group Meeting of AICRP Central Tuber Crops on TC Research Institute, 30 September - 1 October 1997 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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SI No. Event Venue Year and Date

18. Fifth Group Meeting of AICRP Bidhan Chandra Krishi 12-13 November 1999 on TC Viswavidyalay, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India Thiruvananthapuram, 19. International Symposium on 19-22 January 2000 Kerala, India Tropical Root and Tuber crops (ISOTUC III) ACTRI (IGAU), Jagdalpur, 20. Sixth Group Meeting of AICRP Chhattisgarh, India on TC 03-04 October 2001 Seventh National Seminar on Central Plantation Crops 21. Advances in coastal agriculture Research Institute, 21-24 January 2004 and value addition from Kasargode, Kerala, national perspectives India Central Tuber Crops 22. Seventh Group Meeting of 24-25 May 2004 AICRP on TC Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

National Symposium cum Exhibition on Central Tuber Crops Research 09-11 June 2004 23. Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, in Coastal Agro-ecosystem Kerala, India

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SI No. Event Venue Year and Date

24. National Seminar on Root and Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 29-31 October 2004 Tuber Crops : (NSRTC 1) India

National Seminar on Central Tuber Crops 19-20 July 2005 25. achievements and Opportunities Research Institute, in Post Harvest Management Thiruvananthapuram, and Value Addition in Root and Kerala, India Tuber Crops (NSRTC 2)

26. Eighth National Seminar on Central Tuber Crops 21-24 December 2005 “Strategies for improved Research Institute, farming and ecological security Thiruvananthapuram, of coastal region” by ISCAR Kerala, India 27. Eighth Biennial Group Meeting NDUAT, Kumarganj, 04-06 May 2006 of AICRP on TC Faizabad 28. 14th Triennial Symposium of Thiruvananthapuram, 20-26 November 2006 the International Society for Kerala, India Tropical Root Crops. Root and Tubers for sustainable Development Issues and Strategies

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SI No. Event Venue Year and Date

29. Ninth Biennial Group Meeting Navsari Agricultural 21-23 December 2007 of AICRP on TC University, Navsari, Gujarat, India 31. National Seminar on Bihar Veterinary College, 19-20 July 2008 Amorphophallus: Innovative Patna, Bihar, India Technologies

Colloquium on Tropical Tuber Central Tuber Crops 05 February 2009 32. Crops R&D: Experiences and Research Institute, Expectations Trivandrum

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ROOTING TOWARDS WEB

You may be aware that our society has launched our website which offers information on society, facilities for online submission, review of articles and payment of membership and subscription. The site address is WWW.ISRC.IN. Kindly go to the website and register your name as a member of the society (member, member registration). Please note that no need to pay the joining fee. It is needed only for a new member. Also go to the link of the Society Journal. Kindly register your name as an author, reviewer and a reader, giving your area of expertise as a reviewer. Please note that it is important to register as a member of the society and also in the Journal site so as to enable the online process effective and useful for the members. Kindly register, browse all aspects and offer feed back to us.

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MEMORANDUM

1. Name

The name of the Society will be “INDIAN SOCIETY FOR ROOT CROPS”

2. Address

Indian Society for Root Crops, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam , Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India

Phone : 04712598551 Fax : (0091) (0471) 590063 E-mail : [email protected] Web site : www.isrc.in

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3. Area of operation Throughout the world

4. Headquarters The official headquarters of the Society shall be located at the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India

5. Aims and objectives The purpose of the Society shall be to advance the cause of the Tropical Root and Tuber Crops in all their aspects by: a) Publishing a Journal which shall be called “JOURNAL OF ROOT CROPS” b) Holding National and International symposia, group meetings etc. with a view to diffuse scientific knowledge on tropical tuber crops among scientists and public and facilitating personal contact among members. c) Holding agricultural shows and exhibitions related to Tropical Root and Tuber Crops. d) Encouraging original investigations on Tropical Root and Tuber Crops. e) Organizing efforts to create facilitates for Root and Tuber Crops research work in the country and, f) Other activities approved by the Society from time to time.

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RULES AND CONSTITUTION (BYE-LAWS)

1) Membership a) Membership of the Society shall be open to all individuals interested in any field of Agricultural Science related directly or indirectly to Tropical Root and Tuber Crops. Any such individual may apply for membership in the prescribed application to the Secretary of the Society and by paying the prescribed membership fee. b) There shall be four classes of members, viz., Life, Ordinary, Student and Honorary. Life members are those who pay a sum of Rs.1500/- for Indian citizens and US $ 200 for foreign citizens. The amount should be paid in one lump sum. Ordinary members are those who pay an annual subscription of Rs.250/- in India and US $ 50 for foreign citizens. Any student in a University, College or Research Institute when vouched for by the Head of the Institution or a Department thereof may become a Student member of the Society by paying Rs.125/- as membership fee. There shall be a sum of Rs.50/- as admission fee for Indian citizens and US $ 5 for foreigners. Honorary membership shall be restricted to persons of eminence for their significant contribution to Tropical Root and Tuber Crops. Honorary members shall be selected on the unanimous recommendations of the Executive Council with ratification by four-fifth majority of those present and voting at the subsequent General Body meeting. The number of Honorary members shall not at any time exceed 5 percent of the total number of Life members and Ordinary members. Any Ordinary/Student member who defaults payment of subscription to the Society ceases to be a member. The membership fee/subscription is always payable in advance.

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2) Privilege of Members a) Ordinary and Life members have the right to vote and hold office and entitled to receive the Journal of Root Crops and other publications of the Society as the Executive Council may decide. Voting by proxy shall not be permissible. b) Honorary members shall enjoy all the privileges of Ordinary members, except that they shall not be eligible for any office or to vote at the meetings of the society. c) Student members shall enjoy all the privileges of Ordinary members except that they shall not be eligible for any office or to vote. d) The members of the Society shall be eligible to publish research papers in the Journal of Root crops. 3) Subscription to Journal of Root Crops a) There is a provision for subscribing to the Journal of Root Crops. b) The annual subscription shall be Rs.250/- for individuals and Rs.1000/- for Institution within India. The annual subscription for foreigners and students will be US $ 100 and Rs.100/- respectively. c) The General Body can revise, the subscription rate from time to time. 4) The financial year The financial year of the Society begins on 1st April and ends on 31st March. 5) Patrons a) Any person of reputation donating a sum not less than Rs.25000/- in one lump sum to help the cause of the Society

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can be considered foe Patron ship. Patrons shall be selected on the unanimous recommendations of the Executive council with ratification at the subsequent General Body meeting. The patron or a representative of the patron shall enjoy all the privilege of a Life Member.

b) There is a provision for Honorary Patron ship for persons of high reputation and shall be by unanimous nomination of the Executive council and ratification by the General Body.

6) The Executive Council

a) There shall be an Executive Council which shall carry on all the affairs of the Society. Executive Council shall not act contrary to the general policy of the Society and sanctions of the Council will be subject to review at the subsequent general Body meeting of the Society.

b) The Executive Council shall consist of President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Editor, five Executive Council members and four zonal members from the four regions in India viz., the Southern Region comprising of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Laccadives; the Eastern region comprising of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalay and Andamans; the Northern region comprising of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu& Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi; the Western region comprising of Gujarat, Maharastra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Goa, Diu and Daman.

c) The office bearers of the Society will be elected by the General Body once in three years.

d) The time of retirement of the office bearers shall be immediately after the close of the Annual Meeting in which the election takes place.

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7) President a) The President shall preside over the Executive and the General Body meetings. b) The President shall advise and direct the Secretary in the day to day affairs of the Society. 8) Vice President a) The Vice-President shall assist the President in the functioning of the Society. b) In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall preside over the Executive Council and General Body meetings. 9) Secretary a) The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the proceedings of the General Body meetings of the Society and of the Executive Council and shall perform all other duties devolving upon that office. b) The Secretary shall be responsible to the Executive and General Body regarding the assets of the Society. 10) Joint Secretary a) The Joint Secretary shall be assist the Secretary in all duties. b) In the absence of the Secretary, he/she shall perform the duties of the Secretary. 11) Treasurer a) The Treasurer shall be responsible for the financial affairs of the Society. He/she shall keep accounts, receive deposits and disburse money on behalf of the Society. A savings bank account shall be opened in a Scheduled Bank and will be operated jointly by any two of the three office bearers viz., President, Secretary, Treasurer.

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b) All accounts of the Society shall be audited by an Approved External Auditor appointed by the Executive Council. The Treasurer shall present the audit report of the previous year at the time of the Annual General Body meetings.

Among the office bearers, President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Editor shall be members working at the headquarters of the Society (Central Tuber Crops Research Institute) for functional advantages.

12) Editorial Board

a) The Editorial Board shall consist of :

i. The Chief Editor, and

ii. Six Editors nominated by the Executive Council for a three year term.

b) The Chief Editor shall be responsible for the publication of Journal of the Society. He shall act as the Convener of the Editorial Board and will be the final authority for the scrutiny and publication of the articles in the Journal. The Board may also send such articles as found necessary to referees. The Editorial Board shall plan the editorial policy of the Journal from time to time.

13) Meetings of the Executive Council

a) The Executive Council meetings shall be held periodically at the discretion of the President or on the request of one-third of the members of the Executive Council.

b) The date, venue and time of meetings shall be notified by the Secretary to each member of the Executive Council at least two weeks before the date on which such meetings are to held. Non-receipt of such notice or postal delay

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in reaching the notice to any member shall not invalidate the proceedings of such meetings. Seven members of the Council shall form the quorum. c) Extraordinary meetings of the Executive Council shall be called by the President on a requisition signed by any five members of the Executive Council or at the discretion of the President. In such cases the President shall direct the Secretary to issue notice for the purpose. If found absolutely necessary the President may carry on the business of the Executive Council and the Editorial Board through correspondence. d) A minimum of two meetings shall be held in a calendar year. 14) Meeting of the Society a) The time , date and venue of the Annual General Body meeting shall be decided by the Executive council. The venue shall be fixed by the Executive Council according to the convenience of the members b) The agenda for the Annual General Body meeting shall be circulated by Secretary at least one month in advance c) An Extraordinary meeting of the Society shall be convened if one-third of the members of the Society send a signed requisition to the President for such meeting. An emergent or extraordinary meeting of the General Body may be called by Executive Council by giving the members 10 days notice. d) Meeting of the Society shall be presided over the president or in his absence the Vice-President or by one member of the Council elected at the meeting. One –fifth of the ordinary and life members shall from the quorum. 15) Meeting of the Editorial Board a) An annual meeting of the Editorial Board shall be held at the time of the Annual General Body meeting of the Society if desired by the President.

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b) Ordinary meetings of the Editorial Board may be called by the Chief Editor. 16) Election of Office Bearers a) The following procedure shall be adopted for election of the office bearers. The secretary shall circulate the updated list of members two months before the Annual General Body Meeting. The Executive council shall nominate a recruiting Officer for the conduct of the Elections. The Returning Officer shall invite nominations for the different office bearers of the Society. The nominations proposed and seconded by members of the Society should reach 30 days before the Annual General Body Meeting. Voting, if required, is by secret ballot. If there is tie, the Returning Officer will prepare the ballot paper and send it to all members for the election. The completed ballot paper should be returned to the Returning Officer 15 days before the Annual General Body Meeting. The Results of the election will be announced during the Annual General Body Meeting by the Returning Officer. b) A majority shall elect. Tie shall be decided by drawing lots. c) The Executive council will Co-opt members to fill up interim vacancies in the Executive Council. d) All retiring office bearers shall be eligible for re- election e) Once in every year after one month from the date of the General Body Meeting of the Council, a list of members with their occupation and address shall be filled with the Registrar of Societies. f) A member may withdraw from the society by signifying his desire to do so in a letter addressed to the President. The Society however , shall not be liable to return any fee that may have been paid by the member. g) Any member who defaults payment of subscription to the Society for a period of more than one year ceases to be a member. The membership fee is always payable in advance.

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17) Funds The funds of the Society shall derive froma) admission fee, (b) annual subscription of members, (c) Life Membership fee, (d) donations, (e) grant- in- aid from Government, Institutions, Societies or Individuals interested in the welfare of the Society, (f) Subscription to the journal and sale proceeds of the Publications and (g) any other source as determined by the Executive Council. 18) Amendments The bye laws of the society may be amended at any General Body meeting of the Society by three- fourth majority of the members present and voting for the amendment. Any amendment proposed by a member should be forwarded to the secretary one month in advance of the General Body Meeting for Circulation among the members. 19) Dissolution On the dissolution of the society if there remain after the satisfaction of all its debts any assets they shall not be paid or distributed among the members but shall be given to some other professional Scientific Societies Similar in its objective to be determined by the votes of not less than three- forth of the members present personally at the time of the dissolution.

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