CTCRI Members Directory.pmd - Indian Society for Root Crops ISRC

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WE THE ISRC 

(HAND BOOK - 2009)

WE THE ISRC 

(Hand Book - 2009) 

Published by 

Indian Society for Root Crops 

Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, 

Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

Tele: 91 471 2598551 to 54 

Fax: 91 471 2590063 

E-mail: isrc_ctcri@yahoo.com 

Website: www.isrc.in 

Compiled & Edited by 

Dr. A. N. Jyothi 

Dr. M. S. Sajeev 

Dr. J. Sreekumar 

February 2009 

Printed at St. Joseph’s Press , Tvm-14

Contents 

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

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Indian Society for Root Crops Life Members Directory - 2009

Indian Society for Root Crops Life Members Directory - 2009 

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: .................................................................


President 

Year 

Name 

1972-78 Dr.N. Hrishi 

1979 Dr.C.I.Chacko 

1980-81 Dr.P.K.Thomas 

1982-83 Dr.N.M. Nayar 

1984-87 Dr.S.P. Ghosh 

1988-91 Dr.G.G. Nayar 

1992 Dr.N.M. Nayar 

1993-98 Dr.G.T. Kurup 

1998-2007 Dr.S. Edison 

2007-10 Dr.M. Anantharaman 

ARCHITECTS OF ISRC 

Secretary 

Year 

Name 

1972-74 Dr.K.S. Pillai 

1975 Dr.C.I. Chacko 

1976-78 Dr.P.G. Rajendran 


1982-85 Dr.M. Thankappan 

1986-88 Dr.T.V.R. Nayar 

1989-91 Dr.V.P. Potty 

1992-94 Dr.Santha V. Pillai 

1995-98 Dr.S. Sundaresan 

1998-01 Dr.M.P. Govindankutty 

2001-04 Dr.C.S. Ravindran 

2004-07 Dr.Vinayaka Hegde 

2007-10 Dr.M.S. Sajeev 

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Treasurer 

Year 

Name 

1972-75 Dr.C.R. Mohan Kumar 


1979-81 Dr.T. Venkateswaralu 

1982-83 Dr.M.S. Palaniswami 

1984-85 Dr.A.U. Gadewar 

1986-88 Dr.G. Padmaja 

1989-91 Dr.C. Mohandas 

1992-2001 Mrs. K.R. Lekshmi 

2001-07 Dr.T. Srinivas 

2007-10 Dr.C. Mohan 

Chief Editor 

Year 

Name 

1975-78 Dr.R. Gopinathan Nair 

1979 Dr.S. Edison 

1980-81 Dr.J.S.Jos 

1982-85 Dr.R.B. Nair 

1986-87 Dr.T. Ramanujam 

1988-91 Dr.N.G. Nair 

1992-94 Dr.M.S. Palaniswami 

1995-98 Dr.T.V.R. Nayar 

1998-2001 Dr.V.P. Potty 

2001-04 Dr.S.K. Nanda 

2004-07 Dr.T. Premkumar 

2007-10 Dr.V. Ravi 

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OFFICE BEARERS OF ISRC 2007-2010 

Executive Council 

Dr. M. Anantharaman, President 

Dr. K. Abraham, Vice President 

Dr. M. S. Sajeev, Secretary 

Dr. A. N. Jyothi, Joint Secretary 

Dr. C. Mohan, Treasurer 

Dr. V. Ravi, Chief Editor 

Members 

Shri. M. Unnikrishnan 

Dr. T. Makeshkumar 

Dr. J. Sreekumar 

Dr. V. L. Geethakumari 

Dr. Annamma George 

Zonal Representatives 

Dr. Emilia T. Abraham, South Zone 

Dr. T. R. Dayal, North Zone 

Dr. M. Nedunchezhiyan, East Zone 

Dr. K. P. Singh, West-Zone 

International Advisory Borad 

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, India; Dr. Hernan Ceballos, 

Colombia; Prof. Andrew Westby, U. K.; Dr. Alfred Dixon, 

Nigeria; Dr. Claude Fauquet, U.S.A; Dr. Gautham Kalloo, 

India; Dr. NeBambi Lutaladio, Italy; Dr. Vincent Lebot, 

Vanuatu; Dr. Reinhardt Howeler, Thailand; Dr. Sarath 

Ilangantileke, India 

Editorial Board 

Chief Editor :Dr. V. Ravi 

Members: Dr. T. Premkumar, Dr. R. Pushpakumari, Dr. 

R. C. Ray, Dr. J. T. Sheriff, Dr. Vinayaka Hegde, 

Dr. G. Suja, Dr. Santhosh Mithra, Dr. Shirly Raichal Anil 

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1. Name 

2. Date of Birth 

3. Educational Qualifications 

4. Designation 

5. Address Present Office 

6. Address Present Residence 

7. Address Permanent 

8. Telephone Numbers 

9. E-mail address: 

10. Organization working 

11. Years of experience in root crops 

12. Root crops worked priority wise 

13. Areas of specialization 

14. Year of joining the Society 

15. Membership in other Societies 

LIFE MEMBERS DATA 

1. Mr. S. S. ABHILASH 

05-07-1975 

M. Sc 

Upper Division Clerk 

Office of the Inspector General of Registration, 

Vanchiyoor, Tvpm- 695 035, Kerala, India 

Eiswarya, Kunniyodu, Kakkavila, 

Thiruvananthapuram - 695 506, Kerala, India 

Eiswarya, Kunniyodu, Kakkavila, 

Tvpm - 695 506, Kerala, India 

(R) 04712215843 (M) 09447449395 

abhitvm_ksd@yahoo.com 

Inspector General of Registration 

3 

Minor tuber crops 

Chemistry 

1999 

Nil 

2. Mr. ABRAHAM JACOB 

17-03-1970 

M.Tech, M.B.A 

Managing Director 

TC 11/769, Green Valley Road, Plamood, Pattom P.O, 

Thiruvananthapuram 695 004, Kerala, India 

100, Kappil Road, Chalakuzhi Road, Medical College, P.O, 

Thiruvananthapuram -695 011, Kerala, India 

Panachail House, West Othara P.O, Triruvalla, 

Kerala- 689551, India 

(O) 0471-2726536 (R) 0471-2553821 (M) 09447153944 

abrahamjacob@poabs.com 

POABS Envirotech Ltd. 

5 

- 

- 

2005 

Indian Society for Plantation Crops 

Indian Society for Spices 

10


1. Name 















3. Dr. K. ABRAHAM 

29-11-1949 

Ph. D 

Principal Scientist and Head 

Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 

Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

C-63, Gandhipuram, Sreekariyam, 


C-63, Gandhipuram, Sreekariyam, 

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2597485 (M) 09447009465 

abrahamk@rediffmail.com 

CTCRI 

30 

Yams, Cassava, Aroids 

Cytogenetics, Plant Breeding 

1976 

International Society for Tropical Root Crops 

4. Mr. AJAY KUMAR MISRA 

02-04-1979 

M.Sc 

Senior Research Fellow 

Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 


- 

S/o J. N. Misra, Sector 4G, House No. 1138, Bokaro 

Steel City, Jharkhand 

(M) 09895260198 

Ajaymishra24@gmail.com 


5 

Amorphophallus 

Biotechnology 

2008 

Nil 

11


1. Name 















5. Dr. Mrs. ALICE ANTONY 

19-05-1957 

Ph. D (Agricultural Botany) 

Associate Professor 

Regional Agricultural Research Station, 

Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, India 

Koodarappillil house, Ozhathil Lane, Nagampodam, 

Kottyam-1, Kerala, India 

Koodarappillil house, Ozhathil Lane, Nagampodam, 

Kottyam-1, Kerala, India 

(O) 0481- 2524421 (R) 0481-2571245 (M) 09447140131 

- 

Kerala Agricultural University 

11 

Yams and minor tuber crops 

Cropping systems and management trials 

1989 

Nil 

6. Dr. M. ANANTHARAMAN 

13-04-1953 

Ph.D 


Section of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, 

Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

111, USRA, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

111, USRA, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471-2598551- 108 (R) 0471- 27210260 (M) 9447072102 

ananth_835@hotmail.commananth@yahoo.co.in 


31 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Yams 

Agriculture Extension, participatory methods, technology assessment 

1978 

International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Society of Extension 

EducationIndian, Society for Coastal AgricultureTrivandrum Management 

Association, Lions Club International, Kerala International Centre 

12


1. Name 















7. Ms. ANITHA JOSE 

20-05-1976 

M.Sc (Microbiology) 

Research Scholar 

CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 

Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 

Anu Nivas, Chemmakkad P.O., Kollam - 691 603, 

Kerala, India 

Anu Nivas, Chemmakkad P.O. Kollam - 691 603, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471-2598551(R) 0474-2552217(M) 09961489968 

anithajose76@rediffmail.com 


3 

- 

Microbiology 

2005 

Nil 

8. Ms. K. M. ANJU 

08-08-1984 

M.Sc 


CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 

017, Kerala, India 

TC 28/884/1, Valia MadomKaithamukku P.O, 


TC 28/884/1, Valia MadomKaithamukku P.O, 


(R) -0471-2478514 (M) 9495970324 

anjudathan@yahoo.co.in 


1 

Cassava 

Nematology 

2008 

Nil 

13


1. Name 





9. Mr. M. ANNAMALAI 

07-04-1976 

B. Sc, D.Sc (Ag) 

Agricultural Officer 

SPAC Tapioca Products (I) Ltd. 

10. Mr. R. ANNAMALAI 

19-10-1941 

MA (Economics) 

Former Principal Scientist (ICAR) 

- 











No.5, Spac QuartersPoonachi (Village), Mugasipudur 

(Post) Bhavani (Taluk), Erode- 638 314, Tamil Nadu, 

India 

Bagadur Street, Near BDO OfficePolur, 

Thiruvannamalai- 606 803Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 04256 257901, 257902 (R) 0 9894222430 (M) 0 9894563060, 09842311172 

annamalai.m@rediffmail.comFactory@Spacgroup.com 

SPAC Tapioca Products (I) Ltd 

2 

Cassava 

Crop husbandry 

2008 

- 

45/765, Chalikkavattom,Vennala, P.O., Kochi-682 


45/765, Chalikkavattom,Vennala, P.O., Kochi-682 


(R) -0484 2803435 (M) 9895617039 

saravanan_311@yahoo.com 

- 

5 

Cassava, Sweet potato 

Social choice, cost of production 

1977 

Nil 

14


1. Name 















11. Ms. ARCHANA. M. M. 

23-05-1985 

M.Sc 




Sreekariyam Working Women’s Hostel,Kallampalli, 


Anjanam(H), Melood (P.O), 

Adoor,Pathanamthitta- 691 523, Kerala, India 

(R) 04734237813 (M) 9745472277 

archana.bio@gmail.com 


1 

Cassava 

Nematology 

2008 

Nil 

12. Dr. Mrs. ANNAMMA GEORGE 

27-05-1955 

Ph. D (Agronomy) 

Professor 

Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, 

Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram 

T.C.66/622, Vandithadam, Vellayani, 


T.C.66/622, Vandithadam, Vellayani, 


(O) 0471-2383388 (R) 0471-2383368 (M)09349318567 

georgeann1406@yahoo.co.in 


20 

Tapioca, Xanthosoma, Coleus 

Crop Production and Cropping Systems 

1999 

Indian Society of Agronomy 

15


1. Name 















13. Dr. Mrs. ARCHANA MUKHERJEE 

27- 10-1957 

Ph.D 

Principal Scientist (Genetics and Cytogenetics) 

Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, 

Dumduma HBC P.O,Bhubaneswar -751 019, Orissa, India 

H. No. 152, Dharmavihar, P.O. Khandagiri, 

Bhubaneswar-751 030, Orissa, India 

C/o- Late Dr. N. R. Acharya, At: Neamatpur, P.O: Sitarampur- 

713 359, Dist: Burdwan, West Bengal, India 

(O) 0674 2470528 (R)0674 2350427(M) 09437050427 

archanapsm2@rediffmail.com 


22 years 

Sweet potato, Yams, Coleus 

Plant Tissue Culture, Genetics & Cytogenetics, Plant Breeding and Horticulture 

1986 

International Oberdorla Biotechnologists Association , Indian Society of Genetics & 

Plant Breeding, International Society for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Society of 

Mycology and Plant Pathology etc. 

14. Ms. M. M. ARCHANA 

23-05-1985 

M.Sc 




Working Women’s Hostel, Near Milma, Kallampalli, 


Anjanam, Mellod P.O, Adoor, 

Pathanamthitta, 691 523, Kerala, India 

(R) 04734237813 (M) 9745472277 

archana.bio@gmail.com 


1 

Cassava 

Entomopathogenic nematodes and associated bacteria 

2008 

Nil 

16


1. Name 















15. Dr. ARUP CHATTOPADHYAY 

22-11-1966 

Ph. D 

Lecturer (Senior scale) 

AICRP on Vegetable Crops, Directorate of Research, Bidhan 

Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalay, Kalyani- 741235, Nadia, West 

Bengal, India 

B-8/18, Kalyani- 741 235, Nadia, 

West Bengal, India 

40 S.N. Ghosh Lane, Narura, Chandannagore, 

Hooghly- 712 136, West Bengal, India 

(O)033 25808511 Extn 39 (R) 300 25821530 (M) 09239402700 

chattopadhyay.arup@gmail.com 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalay 

6 

Sweet potato, Elephant foot yam, taro, yam bean 

Characterization and plant breeding 

2000 

Indian Society of Vegetable Science 

16. Dr. Mrs. K. I. ASHA 

25-05-1968 

Ph. D (Botany), B. Ed (Natural Science) 

Scientist (Senior Scale) 

NBPGR Regional Station, KAU Campus, 

Vellanikkara, Thrissur- 680 656, Kerala, India 

NBPGR Staff Quarter No.III/1, NBPGR Regional Station, KAU 

Campus, Vellanikkara, Thrissur- 680 656, Kerala, India 

Akarathin Vilakom, T.C.43/427, Valiyaveedu Lane, 

Kamaleswaram, Manacaud.P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 

695 009, Kerala, India 

(O) 0487 2370499 (R)0487 2370166(M) 09195980412 

ashakarthy@gmail.com ashakarthy@rediffmail.com 

ICAR 

15 

Dioscorea, Cassava, Chinese potato, Taro, Cocoyam, Amorphophallus 

Plant Genetic Resources 

2005 

Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources 

17


1. Name 















17. Mr. T. ASOKAN NAMBIAR 

01-06-1949 

B.Sc 

Publicity Officer 


Thiruvananthapuram-17 

Puzhamudi, Sasthamkovil lane, Kannamoola, Medical College 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 

Puzhamudi, Sasthamkovil lane, Kannamoola, 

Medical College P.O, 


(O) 0471 2598551(R) 0471 2445374 (M) 09446085374 

asokan.nambiar@gmail.com 


28 

- 

Publicity 

1980 

Nil 

18. Mr. R. BADRINATH 

17-01-1969 

MBA 

Project Manager 

GIRACT 

9, New number 5, Aloma Nagar, Coimbatore- 12, 

Tamil Nadu, India 

9, New number 5, Aloma Nagar, Coimbatore- 12, 


(O) 0422-4391054 (R)0422-4389404 (M) 09894714003 

badri@giract.com 

GIRACT 

5 

Tapioca, Sweet potato, Arrowroot 

Starch and root ingredients 

2008 

Protein Food Nutrition Association of India,Food 

Processing Association 

18


1. Name 















19. Dr. Mrs. BALA NAMBISAN 

7-12-1950 

Ph. D (Biochemistry) 

Principal Scientist 

Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 


Surya, Krishna Gardens, Golf Links, Kawdiar, 


Surya, Krishna Garden, Golf Links, Kawdiar, 


(O) 0471-2598551(R) 0471-2432514 (M) 09847322514 

balanambisan@yahoo.co.uk 


30 

Cassava, Aroids, yams, Curcuma, Minor tuber crops 

Secondary metabolites in tuber crops, Plant Biochemistry 

1977 

Nil 

20. Dr. C. BALAGOPALAN 

18-07-1942 

Ph. D 

Resident Dean and Director of Research 

Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies 

(MACFAST), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India 

Panchavadi, Near 7 th Day High SchoolMavelikkara, 

Alappuzha - 680 101, Kerala, India 

Panchavadi, Near 7 th Day High SchoolMavelikkara, 

Alappuzha - 680 101, Kerala, India 

(O) 0469 3058010 (R) 0479 2302294 (M) 09846011235 

balbiotech@yahoo.com 

MACFAST, Tiruvalla 

30 

All tropical tuber crops 

Microbiology, post harvest management and value addition 

1974 

Nil 

19


1. Name 















21. Ms. BEENA KUMARI. R 

29-09-1983 

M.Sc 



Thiruvananthapuram-695 017 

Beena Bhavan, TC 21/560Keezharannur, Karamana 

P.O,Thiruvananthapuram-695 002, Kerala, India 

Beena Bhavan, TC 21/560Keezharannur, Karamana 


(R) 0471-2343427 (M) 09388817283 

beenabiotech@gmail.com 


1 

Sweet Potato, Arrowroot 

Molecular & Biochemistry of root crops 

2009 

Nil 

22. Mr. R. BHARATHAN 

02-03-1969 

M. Sc (Physics), MCA 

Technical Officer 





Ambalkunnu house, Thinapuram, Meppadi P.O, 

Wayanad 673 577, Kerala, India 

(R) 0471 2598551 (M) 09447661790 

rambharatdev@hotmail.com 


17 

- 

Computer Application 

2009 

Nil 

20


1. Name 















23. Mr. L. K. BHARATHI 

20-03-1974 

M.Sc (Horticulture) 

Scientist (Sr. Scale) 

CHES, Aiginia, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 

Room No.20, Saraswathi Hostel, IARI, Pusa, 

New Delhi- 12, India 

1018 C/2, Kamaraj Nagar, opp. Court, Palayam Kottai, 

Tirunelveli- 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0674-2471867- (M) 09868573693 

alkb@rediffmail.com 

ICAR 

4 

Sweet Potato, Chinese potato 

Crop Improvement 

2000 

Orissa Horticultural Association, Indian Society of 

Vegetable CropsIndian Society of HorticultureSociety for 

Promotion of Horticulture 

24. Mr. BINOY BABU 

17-06-1982 

M.Sc 


CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 

017, Kerala, india 

Chenganjideth 3B Cottage,Karthikapally P.O, 

Alappuzha- 690 516, Kerala, India 

Chenganjideth 3B Cottage,Karthikapally P.O, 

Alappuzha – 690 516, Kerala, India 

(R) 0479-2485334 (M) 09947124260 

binoybabu005@gmail.com 


2 

Amorphophullas, Cassava 

Molecular Biology, Virology 

2009 

Nil 

21


1. Name 






25. Dr. BINU ANTONY 

10-02-1973 

Ph. D 

Post Doctorate Researcher 

- 

- 

26. Mrs. BINU HARIPRAKASH 

22-02-1975 

Msc, B.Ed 

Research Associate 



Ratna Vilas, TC 17/1427Chengaloor, Poojappura 











Naduparampil, KPC Road, Mekkadampu, 

Muvattupuzha- 682 316, Ernakulam, Kerala, India 

- 

binuantony1@yahoo.co.in 

6 

Cassava, Sweet Potato 

Entomology 

1999 

Entomological Society of America, AAEApplied 

Entomology and Zoology, Japan 

Ratna Vilas, TC 17/1427Chengaloor, Poojappura 


(R) 0471-235172 (M) 09847138046 

Hariprakash_1@yahoo.co.in 


- 

All tuber crops 

Tissue Culture 

2008 

Nil 

22


1. Name 















27. Dr. R. S. BIRADAR 

01-06-1950 

Ph. D 


Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, 

Mumbai- 400 061, Maharashtra, India 

20/13, Green View, Amritvan Complex, Near Dindhoshi 

Bus Depot, Goregaon (E), Mumbai- 400 063, 

Maharashtra, India 

20/13, Green View, Amritvan Complex, Near Dindhoshi Bus Depot, 

Goregaon (E), Mumbai- 400 063, Maharashtra, India 

(O) 022 26361446 (R)022 28429531 (M)09819744687 

rsbiradar.icar@rediffmail.com 

ICAR 

6 

Sweet Potato, Cassava, Colocasia 

Agricultural Statistics 

1977 

Indian Society of Agricultural Statistics, Indian Society of 

Remote Sensing, Asian Fisheries Society (Indian branch) 

28. Dr. G. BYJU 

27-05-1965 

Ph. D 

Senior Scientist 

Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 

Thiruvananthapuram-695017, Kerala, India 

TC VI/ 2197 (3), Mundakakulanjiyil, Aithady Road, 

Thuruvikkal P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

TC VI/ 2197 (3), Mundakakulanjiyil, Aithady Road, 

Thuruvikkal P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551(R) 0471 2441067 (M) 09447740552 

byju_g@yahoo.com 


17 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus 

Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry 

1992 

Indian Society of Soil Science 

The Horticultural Society of India 

23


1. Name 















29. Dr. S. CHANDRA BABU 

15-05-1954 

Ph. D 




Chandrakantham, Convent Road, Pravachambalam 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 020, Kerala, India 

Chandrakantham, Convent Road , Pravachambalam 


(O) 0471-2598551 extn 137 (R) 04712393513 (M) 09495540956 

cbabu7049@yahoo.co.in 


24 

Cassava, Yams 

Soil Microflora with respect to rhizosphere of yams, cassava 

2000 

Nil 

30. Dr. K. T. CHANDY 

08-02-1946 

Ph. D (Agricultural Economics) 

Principal 

St. Xavier College, PB 18, Jalukei, 

Nagaland- 797 110, India 





(M) 09436004769 

ktchandysj@yahoo.comktchandysj@gmail.com 

Diocese of Nagaland 

30 

Cassava 

Agronomy, Economics 

1995 


24


1. Name 















31. Mr. CIJO ISSAC 

15-09-1975 

M. Pharm 

Research Scholar 

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical 

College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala , India 

PG Men’s Hostel, Medical College, 


Puthenpurackal, Athirampuzha P.O,Kottayam, 

Kerala, India 

- 

Cijo2005@rediffmail.com 

- 

3 

Cassava, Arrowroot, Sweet Potato 

Pharmaceutical applications of tuber starches 

2005 

Nil 

32. Mr. V. DAMODARAN 

30-06-1968 

M.Sc (Agriculture) 


Horticulture & Forestry Division, CARI, 

Port Blair -744101 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 

Wimberly Gunj, 

Ferrar Gunj Tahsil, South Andaman – 744 206 

New Gummipoondi, Chennai, 


(R) 03192 255864 (M)09434263175 

Damuvijayan@yahoo.co.in 

ICAR 

5 

Sweet potato, elephant foot yam, greater yam, coleus, cassava 

Agronomy 

2005 

Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research 


25


1. Name 





33. Dr. T. R. DAYAL 

20-10-1940 

Ph. D 

International Scientist (Retd) 

- 

34. Dr. DEVASOBHANARAJ. A 

11-03-1945 

Ph.D 

Retd. Principal, Scott Christian College, Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu, India 

- 











Saroj Villa, E.F-21, Iderpuri 


Saroj Villa, E.F-21, 

IderpuriNew Delhi- 110012, India 

(R) 011 25831095 (M) 09868100318 

trdayal@hotmail.com 

- 

35 

Potato and sweet potato 

Breeding, Seed Production, Agronomy and Management 

1994 

Indian Potato Association, Indian Society of 

Agronomy 

Joice Villa, 12-A, Sahaya Street, Nagarcoil-1, Tamil 

Nadu, India 

Joice Villa, 12-A, Sahaya Street, Nagarcoil-1, Tamil 

Nadu, India 

(R) 04652230751 (M) 09842553275 

adsobhana_raj@yahoo.co.inadsobhanaraj@gmail.com 

- 

15 

South Indian tuber crops 

Enzymology, VAM Fungi 

2002 

16 National and International Societies 

26


1. Name 















35. Prof. DEBI PRASAD RAY 

15-08-1949 

Ph.D (Horticulture) 

Vice-Chancellor 

Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, 

Bhubaneswar 751 003, Orissa, India 

Vice-Chancellor’s Bungalow, Agriculture Colony, Unit 

8, Bhubaneswar 751 003, Orissa, India 

105 (HIG), Kalinga Vihar, Khurda Dist, Bhubaneswar 

751 019, Orissa, India 

(O) 0674 2392677 (R) 0674 2561606 (M) 09437040057 

ouat_dproy@yahoo.co.inouat_dproy@rediffmail.com 

Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology 

20 

Sweet potato, Cassava, Yams 

Biodiversity assessment, orchard efficiency anagement 

1998 

Agriculture Society of India, Horticulture Society of India, 

International Society for Banana, Indian Society for 

Vegetable Crops etc. 

36. Dr. Mrs. M. K. DHANYA 

31-05-1976 

Ph.D (Plant pathology) 

Assistant Professor 

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RARS, Kumarakom, 

Kottayam, Kerala, India 

Aradhana, Pothuval lane, Chalukkunnu P. O., 

Kottayam, Kerala, India 

C/o C. K. Krishnankutty, Dhanya Bhavan, 

Puliyanmala, P.O, Idukki-685515, Kerala, India 

(M) 09447388215 

dhanya_mk2000@yahoo.co.in 


3 

Yams 

Virology 

2007 

Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology , 

Indian Society of Phytopathology 

27


1. Name 















37. DHANYA JAYASEELAN 

11-3-1981 

M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 


Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, 


Swathi, TC 12/548(1), Mulavana jn, Kunnukuzhi 

PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Swathi, TC 12/548(1), Mulavana jn, Kunnukuzhi 

(PO), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(R) 0471-255906 (M) 09946697915 

dhanya_jayaseelan@yahoo.com 

CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 

2 years 

Sweet potato, Dioscorea 

Molecular diagnosis and tissue culture 

2007 

Nil 

38. Ms. M. P. DIVYA NAIR 

25-04-1984 

M. Sc 




Prasanthi, T.C.6/132, Kodunganoor P.O, Vattiyoorkavu, 


Prasanthi, T.C.6/132, Kodunganoor P.O, Vattiyoorkavu, 


(R) 0471- 2363387 (M) 09446147469 

vismaya2nair@yahoo.co.in, divyagrsh@gmail.com 

5 Months 

Cassava 

Biotechnology 

2009 

Nil 

28


1. Name 















39. Mr. M. EASWARAN 

19-03-1956 

M. A. (Sociology) 


Section of Social Sciences, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 


TC IX/ 1441 (3) SreelakshmiSanthinagar, Sreekariyam, 


TC IX/ 1441 (3) SreelakshmiSanthinagar, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0471-2598551-4 (R) 0471-2595346 (M) 09446553042 

measwaran@gmail.com 


25 

Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams 

Transfer of Technology, Agriculture Extension 

2004 

Nil 

40. Mrs. C. S. ESWARIAMMA 

19-03-1944 

M.Sc 

Retd Principal Scientist, CTCRI 

- 

P,S-II, Sukrutha Apartments Plot No. 107, 13 th Main Binni 

LayoutIInd Satge, Vijaya Nagar, Banglore- 560040 

M.P,S-II, Sukrutha ApartmentsPlot No. 107, 13 th Main Binni 

LayoutIInd Satge , Vijaya Nagar, Banglore- 560040 

(M) 09916534405 

- 

34 


Plant breeding 

1972 

Nil 

29


1. Name 















41. Dr. S. EDISON 

12-11-1946 

Ph. D 

Former Director, CTCRI 

- 

Srinidhi, TC No.13/550, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram -695 004, Kerala, India 

16, Pillaimar West StreetP.O. Srivilliputtur 626 125, 


(R) 0471-2441957 (M) 09447767656 

edisonctcri@yahoo.co.in 

15 

Cassava, Sweet Potato, Dioscorea, Aroids, minor tuber crops 

Plant Pathology 

1977 

Indian Society for Spices, Indian Society for Plantation Crops, 

Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science, International Society 

for Tropical Root Crops, Indian Phytopathological Society etc. 

42. Dr. T. EMILIA ABRAHAM 

21-04-1950 

Ph. D 

Scientist-F 

Chemical Sciences & Technology DivisionNIIST, 


TC-13/610, KV-50, Kunnukuzhy, 


TC-13/610, KV-50Kunnukuzhy, Thiruvananthapuram- 


(O) 0471-2515253 (R) 0471-2301085 

emiliatea@yahoo.com 

CSIR 

30 

Cassava, Elephant foot yam, Coleus, Arrowroot 

Carbohydrate technology 

1980 

AFST, SBT, SCC&T, KAS 

30


1. Name 















43. ERLINDA A. VASQUEZ 

07-04-1960 

D. Sc. Agriculture (Pest Management), Post doc (Semiochemicals) 


Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Centre, 

Visayas State University, Visea, Baybay, Leyte 6521- 

A, Philippines 

79, Kilbourne DriveVisayas State UniversityVisea, 

Baybay, Leyte 6521- A, Philippines 

Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Centre, Visayas State 

University, Visea, baybay, Leyte 6521- A, Philippines 

(O) 0063- 053-335-2616 (R) 0063-053-335-381700 (M)63-928-3861275 

lindvasq@yahoo.com 

Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Centre 

20 

Sweet potato, cassava, yams and taro 

Biological Control, natural products (Semiochemicals) 

1989 

Gesselschaft AugtncimedizenPhytochemistry 

Society of Europe 

44. Dr. S. GANESH 

12-06-1959 

Ph. D (Horticulture) 

Reader in Horticulture 

Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Gandhigram 

Rural University,Gandhigram- 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India 

56/37 A, Durairaj Nagar,West Govindapuram, 

Dindigal-1, Tamil Nadu, India 

56/37 A, Durairaj Nagar,West Govindapuram, 

Dindigal-1, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0451-2452371- 245375 (R) 0451-2421551 (M) 09486274654 

subbugan@yahoo.co.in 

Gandhigram Rural University 

11 

Tapioca and sweet potato 

Horticulture 

2002 

Madras Agriculture Students Union,South Indian 

Horticulture and Indian Horticulture 

31


1. Name 















45. Ms. V. GAYATHRI 

16-08-1973 

M. Sc (Microbiology) 

Lecturer 

SCT College of Engineering, Pappanamcode, 


Darshana, GRA C- 42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvally Lane, 


Darshana, GRA C- 42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvally Lane, 


(R) 0471-2597834 (M) 09446483056 

gay_vij@yahoo.com 

SCT College of Engineering 

3 

Cassava 

Biotechnology 

2000 

Nil 

46. Dr. Mrs. V. GEETHA 

04-02-1973 



Senior Research Fellow, CSRC, Karamana, 


T.C.41/807, Geetha Vihar, M. R. Hills, Manacaud 


T.C.41/807, Geetha Vihar, M. R. Hills, Manacaud 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 009, Kerala, India 

(R) 0471- 2455238 (M) 09447157359 

gita_vv@yahoo.co.in 


3 

Cassava, Arrowroot 

Cropping systems research 

2005 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural 

Association 

32


1. Name 















47. Dr. P. GEETHAKRISHNAN NAIR 

30-05-1971 

Ph.D (Botany) 

Field Officer 

Rubber Board Regional Office, Pathanamthitta, 

Kerala, India 

DBCHSS, Kavinbhagam (PO), Thiruvalla, 

Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India 

Padinjatinkara house, Elavakod, 

Chadayamangalam, Kollam, Kerala, India 

(M) 09495834440 

Rubber Board 

10 

Taro 

Genetics and plant breeding 

2009 

Nil 

48. Dr.V. L.GEETHAKUMARI 

25-05-1956 


Professor 

College of Agriculture, Vellayani, 


House No.199, TJRA Lane 2Sastamangalam, 


House No.199, TJRA Lane 2Sastamangalam, 


(O) 0471-2383388 (R) 0471-2319279 (M)09446447979 

geetha_agron@yahoo.co.in 


3 

Cassava, Xanthosoma, Sweet Potato 

Nutrient management 

1989 


33


1. Name 





49. Dr. P. GOPALAKRISHNAN NAIR 

27-04-1933 

Ph. D 

Principal Scientist (Retd), CTCRI 

- 

50. Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan Nair 

15-04-1941 

Ph. D 

Former Head, Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI 

- 











Gopura, TC 8/1602, Thirumala, 


Gopura, TC 8/1602, Thirumala, 


(R) 0471 2351622 (M) 09394048421 

- 

- 

33 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus 

Phosphorus nutrition of cassava 

1972 

Nil 

K.36, Kailas Nagar, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom P.O, 


K.36, Kailas nagar, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom P.O, 


(R) 0471 2448199 (M) 09447025535 

drsgnair@yahoo.co.in 

- 

36 


Plant Breeding, Cytogenetics, Mutation Breeding 

1973 

Nil 

34


1. Name 















51. Mr. R.GOPINATHAN NAIR 

13-11-1926 

M.Sc (Botany) 


- 

Vijayasaras, Near SBT Complex, Poojappura, 


Vijayasaras, Near SBT Complex, Poojappura, 


(R) 0471 2351669 

- 

- 

19 

Cassava, sweet potato, aroids and yams 

Plant Breeding 

1972 

Nil 

52. Dr. V. S. HARIKUMAR 

07-12-1962 

Ph. D 

Reader in Botany 

Dept. of Botany, Sanatana Dharma College, Sanat 

anapuram P.O, Alapuzha- 688 003, Kerala, India 

Mathura, Pazhaveedu P.O,Alappuzha- 688009, 

Kerala, India 

Mathura, Pazhaveedu P.O,Alappuzha- 688009, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0477 2269350 (R) 0477 2267824 (M) 09946203764 

vsharikumar@yahoo.co.in 

Sanatana Dharma College 

10 

Sweet Potato, Cassava 

Microbiology 

1995 

Association of Microbiologists of India 

35


1. Name 















53. Prof. Dr. HARISADHAN SEN 

06-09-1944 


Professor (Retd), Directorate of Research, BCKV, Kalyani, West Bengal 

- 

B-2/71 Kalyani, P.O- Kalyani, DT. Nadia, West 

Bengal- 741 235 

B-2/71 Kalyani, P.O- Kalyani, DT. Nadia, West 

Bengal- 741 235 

(R) 033 25824679 (M) 09432267079 

hsen@rediffmail.com 

- 

30 


Agronomy, Crop management 

1980 

Indian Society for Dry land Agriculture, Indian Potato 

Association, International Society for Tropical Root Crops etc. 

Mrs. P. HEMASANKARI 

02-06-1973 

M.E (Agrl.Process) 

Scientist (AS&PE) 

Directorate of Rice Research Rajendranagar, Hyderabad- 30, 

Andhra Pradesh, India 

1-8-42/1, NIRD Road,Rajendranagar, 

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India 

- 

(O) 044 24015036 (M) 09299476548 

sankarihema@yahoo.com 

Directorate of Rice Research 

5 

Cassava, taro, sweet potato 

Agricultural Processing 

2000 

Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers,Association of Food 

Scientists and Technologists (India), Association of Carbohydrate 

Chemists and Technologists (India)etc. 

36


1. Name 















55. Dr. N. HRISHI 

21-09-1927 

D.Sc, Ph. D 

Former Director, CTCRI; Former Agricultural Consultant, FAO etc. 

- 

Hrishikamal, BN/202, Bapujinagar, Medical College 




(R) 04712440244 (M) 09446100979 

hrishi_kerala2007@yahoo.com 

Freelance 

14 


Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Extension 

1972 

Indian Society for Genetics and Plant breeding, 

Netherlands Genetic Society, International Society for 

Root and Tuber Crops 

56. Dr. N. R. HULUGALLA 

06-01-1956 

Ph. D 

Senior Research Scientist 

ACRI, Locked Bag 1000, Narrabri, NSW 2390, 

Australia 

41 Gibbons street, Narrabri, NSW 2390, Australia 

41 Gibbons street, Narrabri, NSW 2390, Australia 

(O) 61-2-67991533 (R) 61-2-67923831 

nilanthah@csivo.au 

NSW, Department of Primary Industries 

23 

Cassava 

Soil Science 

1984 

ISTRO, American Society of Agronomy, Australian 

Soil Science, AIAST, Soil Science Society of America 

37


1. Name 















57. Dr. K. A. INASI 

22-01-1953 

Ph. D (Agricultural Botany) 


Regional Agricultural Research Station, 

Kumarakom P.O, Kottayam, Kerala, India 

Koodarapillil House, Ozhathil lane, Nagampadom, 

Kottayam -01, Kerala, India 

Koodarapillil House, Ozhathil lane, Nagampadom, 

Kottayam -01, Kerala, India 

(O) 0481 2524421 (R) 0481 2571245 (M) 09847023904 

ktm_inasi@sancharnet.in 


10 

Cassava 

Cropping systems and management trials 

1996 

Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research 

58. Dr.(Mrs). INDIRA JANAKI EKANAYAKE 

04-09-1956 

Ph.D 

Senior Agriculturist 

Mail Stop No. I6-601., LCSAR, 1850 I St. NW, 

Washington, DC 20043, USA 

12816 Littleton Street, Silver Spring, 

MD 20906-4258, USA 

146 Prithi Mawatha, Watapuluwa, Kandy, Sri Lanka 

(R) +1-202-458-8459 

iekanayake@yahoo.com 

IBRD, Washington DC, USA 

24 years 

Cassava, potato, yam, sweet potato 

Agronomy, crop physiology, plant breeding 

1993 

American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society 

of America, Soil Science Society of America 

38


1. Name 















59. Dr. JACOB JOHN 

25-02-1968 

Ph. D 

Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale) 

Cropping Systems Research Centre (Kerala Agricultural 

University), Karamana P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 002, 

Kerala, India 

T.C.1 / 1440, Jupiter, Kumarapuram, Medical College 


T.C.1 / 1440, Jupiter, Kumarapuram, Medical College 


(O) 0471- 2343586 (R) 0471-2447392 (M) 09847022929 

jjkau@rediffmail.com 


6 

Tapioca, Sweet potato, Coleus 

Homestead farming, Allelopathy 

2008 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Society of Plantation 

Crops, Indian Society of Allelopathy etc. 

60. Dr. JACOB THOMAS 

15-05-1960 

Ph.D (Agronomy) 


Film Development Corporation, Vazhuthacadu, 


Shelumiel, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi- 


Shelumiel, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi- 


(O) 0471 2321465 (R) 0484 220778(M) 09447015560 

drjacobt@gmail.com 

All India Civil Service 

5 

Tropical root crops 

Agronomy, Crop management 

2000 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Association of Food 

Scientists and Technologists (India), Indian Society 

of Spices 

39


1. Name 





61. Dr. B. P. JAIN 

03-06-1940 

Ph. D 

Retd Professor 

- 

62. Dr. JAN WAYLAND LOW 

08-06-1955 

Ph. D (Agriculture Economics) 

Regional Leader for Sub- Saharan Africa 

Box 25171, Nairobi 00603, Kenya 











H. No.- J-18/C, Sector 10 DLF, Faridabad-121 006, 

Haryana, India 

H. No.- J-18/C, Sector 10 DLF, Faridabad-121 006, 

Haryana, India 

(R) 0129 4005475 (M) 09899895475 

bpjain2k@yahoo.co.in 

- 

13 

Colocasia, Sweet potato, Yams 

Collection, conservation and improvement 

1980 

Horticultural Society of India, Indian Society of 

Vegetable Science, Horticultural Society of Haryana 

Kinbagare Way # 186Loresho, 

Nairobi, Kenya 

2552 E Alameda Ave# 11Denver, CO 80209, USA 

(O) 254-20-422-3601 (R) 254-20-300-3993 (M) 254-733-411010 

j.low@cgiar.org 

International Potato Centre 

10 

Sweet potato, Potato 

Nutritional concerns in to agriculture, impact assessment 

2007 

American Association of Agricultural Economics, 

International Society for Tropical Root crops 

40


1. Name 















63. Dr. JAMES GEORGE 

01-28-1957 

Ph.D 



Thiruvananthapuram695 017, Kerala, India 

Karott, Santhi Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


Karott, Santhi Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0471- 2598551 to 54; extn 126 (R) 0471- 2598211 (M) 09447111289 

jgkarott@yahoo.comjgkarott@gmail.com 


24 

Yams, Cassava, Sweet Potato, Amorphophallus, Colocasia 

Planting material production and Agro techniques 

1986 


64. Mrs. JASUSRI JAYASIMHAN 

05-05-1982 

M.Sc (Biotechnology) 

- 

- 

Nanditham, CMC-10, Cherthala, 

Alappuzha-658524, Kerala, India 

Nanditham, CMC-10, Cherthala, 

Alappuzha-658524, Kerala, India 

(R) 0478 2822454 (M) 09947689575 

Jasusri@gmail.com; Jasusri1@rediffmail.com 

- 

3 

Cassava 

Biotechnology 

2005 

Nil 

41


1. Name 















65. Dr. T. R. JAYAKUMARI 

25-05-1960 

Ph.D 

Lecturer (Selection grade) in Botany 

Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

Mayoor Vihar, C-24, Resmi Nagar, Muttada P.O, 


Mayoor Vihar, C-24, Resmi NagarMuttada P.O, 


(R) 0471 2436063 (M) 09447657368 

jayakumari.tr@gmail.com 

Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram 

2 

Canna edulis 

Botany 

2007 

Nil 

66. Dr. JAYANTA TARAFDAR 

17-10- 1961 

Ph.D (Plant Pathology), Post Doc. (Plant Genetic Engineering) 

Reader (Research) (Plant Pathology) 

Officer in Charge of AICRP on Tuber Crops, Bidhan Chandra 

Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani 741 235, West Bengal 

B-15/70, Lake Park, Kalyani 741 235, West Bengal, 

India 

B-15/70, Lake Park, Kalyani 741 235, West Bengal, 

India 

(O) 033 2582 8407 / 3948, (R) 033 52808277 (M) 09830342320 

Jayanta.tcbckv@gmail.com jayanta_bckv@yahoo.co.in 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya 

7 

Aroids, Sweet potato, Yam Bean, Alocasia, Xanthosoma, Yams 


2005 

International Society for Tropical Root Crops, International 

society of Horticultural Society, Indian Mycopathological 

Society, Association for Advancement of Plant Protection 

42


1. Name 















67. Dr. C. A. JAYAPRAKASH 

28-05-1961 

Ph. D 


Division of Crop Protection, Central Tuber Crops 

Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, 


Sripadham, Navami Gardens, Sreekariyam, 


Sripadham, Navami Gardens, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0471 2598551 Extn. 332 (R) 0471 2551900 (M) 0947138123 

cajprakash@yahoo.com 


17 

Sweet Potato, cassava, yams 

Biopesticides 

1989 

Association of Advancement of Entomology, Indian Society for Nuclear 

Techniques in Agriculture & Biology, Society of Biopesticide Science, Plant 

Protection Association of India etc. 

68. Dr. Mrs. M. L. JEEVA 

02-07-1966 

Ph. D (Plant Pathology) 




L.G. Home, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam, 


L.G. Home, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0471-2598551 extn 204 (R) 0471-2593934 (M) 09446102163 

jkvn2002@yahoo.com 


14 

Yams, Sweet Potato, Cassava, Elephent foot Yam, Colocasia 

Virology 

1994 

Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology 

43


1. Name 















69. Dr. R. JEGATHAMBAL 

03-06-1969 

Ph.D 

Associate Professor (Seed Technology) 

Krishi Vigyan KendraTamil Nadu Agricultural 

UniversityVriddhachalam-606 001Cuddalore District, 


5/154 G, Sannath ColonyAnnapuram, Five 

Roads,Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 

1/48, Periapatti, Namakkal-2, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 04143 238353 (R) 04282 220979 (M) 09994684600 

jegathambal@gmail.com 

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 

6 

Tapioca 

Seed Production 

2006 

Indian Society for Oilseed Research, National 

Environmental Science Academy, Madras Agricultural 

Students Union 

70. Dr. M. B. JESWANI 

21-09-1966 

B.A.M.S 

Ayurvedic Doctor 

Jeswani Hospital, Hiral Chouk, Beed District, 

Maharashtra- 431 222, India 

- 

Jeswani Hospital, Hiral Chouk, Beed District, 


(O) 02442 222021 (R) 02442 225444 (M) 09422714200 

- 

Jeswani Hospital 

3 

Tapioca 

Agronomy 

2008 

Lions club International 

44


1. Name 















71. Dr. JITENDRA SINGH 

28-08-1965 

Ph.D (Vegetable Science) 

Senior Scientist (Horticulture) 

Dept. of Horticulture, Indira Gandhi Krishi 

Viswavidyalaya, Raipur- 492 006, Chhattisgarh, India 

H.No: A-32, Jeevan Vihar ColonyTelibhandha, Opp. 

VIP Chowk , Raipur- 492 006,Chhattisgarh, India 

H.No: A-32, Jeevan Vihar ColonyTelibhandha, Opp. 

VIP Chowk , Raipur- 492 006,Chhattisgarh, India 

(O) 0771 2442515, 2442581, 2443166 Extn. 129 (R) 0771 2444439 (M) 09425207679 

jeetrekha@yahoo.co.injsingh_mail@yahoo.com 

Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur 

14 

Sweet potato, yams 

Tuber/ vegetable breeding and production 

1996 

Indian Society of Vegetable ScienceHorticultural 

Society of India 

72. Mr. JOHN JO VARGHESE 

12-01-1972 

M. Sc (Agronomy) 

Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) 

Mitraniketan K.V. KMitraniketan P.O, Vellanad 


B-27, Kowdiar Gardens, Kowdiar 


B-27, Kowdiar Gardens, 

Kowdiar,Thiruvananthapuram- 695 003, Kerala, India 

(O) 0472- 2882086 (R) 0471-2438472 (M) 09447010474 

johnjovarghese1@gmail.com 

Mitraniketan K.V.K 

10 

Cassava, Yams, Amorphophallus 

Transfer of latest agriculture technologies 

2001 

Nil 

45


1. Name 















73. Dr. J. S. JOS 

13-12-1935 

Ph. D 

Former Head, Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI 

- 

T.C.1697/-1, Flora II,Charachira, Pattom Palace 


T.C.1697/-1, Flora II,Chalachira, Pattom Palace, 


(R) 0471 2316238 (M) 09447031623 

- 

- 

30 

Cassava, Aroids 

Cytogenetics 

1972 

Nil 

74. Mrs. JUMI SAIKIA 

18-05-1968 


Assistant Horticulturist, AICRP on Tuber Crops 

Dept of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, 

Jorhat -13, Assam, India 

Teachers Apartment, Assam Agricultural University, 

Jorhat -13, Assam, India 

Six Mile, Guwahati-22, Assam, India 

(O) 0376-2340098 (R) 0376-2341030 (M) 09435199998 

jain ne@jains.com 

Assam Agricultural University 

9 

Colocasia, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus, Yams 

Olericulture 

2007 

Assam Horticultural Society 

46


1. Name 















75. Dr. Mrs. A. N. JYOTHI 

18-10-1972 

Ph. D (Chemistry) 




Sreesylam, VNRA-227, Vikas Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


Sreesylam, VNRA-227, Vikas Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0471 2598551 extn 161 (R) 0471 2590379 (M) 09495339985 

sreejyothi_in@yahoo.comJyothi.a.n@gamil.com 


11 

Cassava, Sweet Potato, Arrowroot, Curcuma 

Organic Chemistry, Starch Chemistry 

1998 

Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and 

Technologists (India) 

76. Mrs. JYOTHI G KRISHNAN 

25-05-1983 

M.Sc (Biochemistry) 




Loyola Ladies Hostel, Sreekariyam, 


Jyothi Lekshmi, Manappally P.O, Karunagapally, 

Kollam-690574, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471-2598551(R) 04762862888 (M) 09446633907 

jyothigkrishnan@gmail.com 


1 

Sweet Potato, Yams 

Biochemistry 

2008 

Nil 

47


1. Name 















77. Mr. KAMAL SHARMA 

24-09-1979 

M. Sc 

Researcher 

Plant Pathogen Diagnostics Virology & Molecular 

Diagnostics UnitInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture 

(IITA)PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria 

Apartment 2B, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture 

(IITA), PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria 

V&P.O. Bainsi, Dist. RohtakHaryana, 

Pin- 124 514, India 

(O) +234(2) 2412626 extn 2331(R) +234(2) 2412626 extn 2441 (M) +234(0)8060273770 

kamalsbhardwaj@gmail.com, K.B.Sharma@cgiar.org 

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) 

5 

Yams 

Molecular Biology 

2006 

Nil 

78. Dr. Mrs. P. KAMALAM 

28-03-1940 

Ph.D 

Principal Scientist (Rtd), CTCRI 

- 





(R) 0471 2448875 (M) 09995883901 

hrishi_kerala2007@yahoo.com 

- 

25 

Sweet potato, cassava 


1972 

Indian Society for Genetics and Plant Breeding 

48


1. Name 















79. Dr. M. KANNAN 

24 -06-1961 

Ph.D. (Horticulture) 

Professor (Hort.) 

O/o. The Dean (Horticulture) HC&RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural 

University, Coimbatore -641 003 Tamil Nadu, India 

13/54, Bharathiyar Nagar Thondamuthur Road 

Vadavalli, Coimbatore - 641 041, Tamil Nadu, India 

13/54, Bharathiyar Nagar Thondamuthur Road 

Vadavalli, Coimbatore - 641 041, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0422-6611373 (R) 0422-2422437 (M) 09443254038 

manikann2001@yahoo.co.in 

TNAU 

10 

Tapioca, Sweetpotato, Yams, Minor tubers 

Crop management and Crop improvement 

1996 

South Indian Horticultural Association, Indian Society of 

Vegetable Science , Indian Society of Ornamental 

Horticulture etc. 

80. Dr. K. KARUNAKARAN 

15-12-1935 

Ph.D 

Professor (Retd) 

- 

Sadhana, Chuduvalathor, Shoranur- 679 121, 

Kerala, India 

Sadhana, Chuduvalathor, Shoranur- 679 121, 

Kerala, India 

(R) 04662223669 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Plant Breeding – Rice 

1977 

Association of Rice Research Workers,National 

Academy of Sciences Indian Society of Genetics and 

Plant Breeding etc. 

49


1. Name 















81. Dr. O. KUMARI SWADIJA 

25-12-1959 

Ph. D(Agronomy) 

Associate Professor (Agronomy) 

College of Agriculture, Vellayani P.O., 

Thiruvananthapuram – 695 522, Kerala , India 

Chothi, TC 76/1966, Arasumoodu, Anayara P. O, 

Thiruvananthapuram – 695 029, Kerala, India 

Chothi, TC 76/1966, Arasumoodu, Anayara P.O., 

Thiruvananthapuram – 695029, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 - 2381002 (R) 0471 – 2742237 (M) 09447583243 

okswadija@yahoo.com 


17 

Cassava, Arrowroot, Coleus, Cocoyams 

Soil productivity management, Crop production, Organic farming 

1988 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Association for the 

Promotion of Organic Farming 

82. Mr. KURIAKOSE. M 

17-05-1969 

B. Tech 




Kripa, SPIV 691/(3), Sabari Nagar, Venchavodu Sreekariyam 


Kripa, SPIV 691/(3), Sabari Nagar, Venchavodu Sreekariyam 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2598467 (M) 09447501512 

kurianctcri@yahoo.co.in 


14 

- 

Engineering 

2009 

Nil 

50


1. Name 















83. Dr. KURUVILLA VARUGHESE 

14-12-1952 


Professor of Agronomy/ Chief Agronomist 

Head Cropping Systems Research Centre, Karamana, 


Amprayil House, Orchid Enclave, Kavadithalakal, Manikandeswaram 


Amprayil House, Orchid Enclave, Kavadithalakal, 

Manikandeswaram P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2343586 (R) 0471 2372169 (M) 09447583368 

Varughesekrvll@yahoo.co.in 

KAU 

22 


Irrigation Agronomy, Cropping systems 

1985 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Farming Systems Research 

and Development Association, New York Academy of 

Science etc. 

84. Ms. K. R. LAKSHMI 

14-04-1942 

M.Sc 

Senior Scientist (Retd), CTCRI 

- 

Vigneshwar, 21/759, Kallikkad, Near Mercy College, 

Palakkad- 678 006, Kerala, India 

Vigneshwar, 21/759, Kallikkad, Near Mercy College, 


(R) 0491 2541873 

lakshmikr@rediffmail.com 

- 

32 

All Tropical root and tuber crops 

Statistics 

1973 

Indian Society of Agriculture Statistics 

51


1. Name 















85. Dr. Mrs. S. LAKSHMI 

30-05-1959 


Professor 


Vellayani - 695 522, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Thara, KMRA 19, Mangad lane, Karaman, 


Thara, KMRA 19, Mangad lane, Karaman, 


(O) 0471-2381002, 2381915 (R) 0471-2343680 (M) 09895536808 

drlakshmisarada@yahoo.com 


5 

Cassava 

Fodder crops, Organic farming 

1990 

Range Management Society of IndiaIndian Society 

of Forage ResearchIndian Society of Agronomy 

86. Dr. K. LEXMINARAYANA 

21-02-1969 

Ph.D 


Regional Centre of CTCRI 

Staff quarter, RC of CTCRI, Dumduma Housing 

Board, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 

J.Sasamam, Baruva R.S., Srikakulam- 532 264 


(O) 0674 2470528 (R) 0674 2470503(M) 09437018169 

klnarayana69@rediffmail.com 


3 

Sweet Potato 

Integrated nutrient management in tuber crops 

2008 

Indian Society of Soil Science, Indian Society of Coastal 

Agricultural Research, Association of Rice Research 

workers 

52


1. Name 















87. Mr. LALIT MEISHERI 

25-05-1945 

B. Tech (Chem) 

CEO, Tech-Know Consultants 

C-217, Ghatkopar Industrial Estate, Mumbai-400 086, 


Flat 3&4, Anantchhaya, RB Mehta Marg, Ghatkopar 

(E), Mumbai 400 077, Maharashtra, India 

Flat 3&4, Anantchhaya, RB Mehta Marg, Ghatkopar 

(E), Mumbai 400 077, Maharashtra, India 

(O) 022 25008842/25006460, 25007018(R) 022 25161215(M) 09869201049 

techknowlogy@usa.net 

Tech-Know Consultants 

15 

Turmeric, ginger 

Process Engineering 

2000 

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Institute of 

Chemical Engineers, Institute of Food Technologists, Association of 

Food Scientists and Technologists (India) etc. 

88. Ms. S. LEKSHMI 

02-05-1982 

M.Sc 


CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, 

Kerala, India 

Harisree, KKS- 107, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, 


Harisree, KKS- 107, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, 


(R) 0471 2596187 (M) 09895813626 

lekshmispillai@gmail.com 


2 

Taro, yams 

Soil Microbiology 

2007 

Nil 

53


1. Name 















89. Dr. Mrs. LILA BABU 

09-05-1951 



CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 

India 

Surabhi, TC 9-342, Plavila Road, Chenthi, Pongummoodu, 

Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram -695 011, Kerala, India 

Sneha Nilayam, Ayyanthole P.O, Trissur- 680 003, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551- 219 (R) 0471 2444165 (M) 09387812926 

lilababu@yahoo.com 


23 

Sweet Potato, Yams, Coleus, Curcuma Spp, Cassava 

Antioxidants, Phenols and flavanoids, starch metabolism 

1985 

Indian Society for Spices, Society for Cell Biology 

90. Mr. D. MADHAVA RAO 

15-06-1951 

M. Sc (Horticulture) 


Agricultural Research Station, Kovvur- 534 350, West 

Godavari, Andra Pradesh, India 

- 

Agricultural Research Station, Kovvur- 534 350, West 

Godavari, Andra Pradesh, India 

(O) 08813 231507 (R) 0881 231893 (M) 09885988116 

Achanya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University 

25 

Cassava, Amorphophullas, Colocaisa and Dioscorea 

Crop Improvement, Crop Production 

1991 

Association for the Improvement, Production and 

Utilization of Banana, Punjab Co-operative Fruit 

Development Federation Ltd. 

54


1. Name 















91. Mr. A. MADHU 

01-05-1970 

B.Tech (Computer Engineering) 




Deepam, GSRA- 120Vizhinjam Post, 


Deepam, GSRA- 120Vizhinjam Post, 


(O) 0471 2591960 (R) 0471 2480524 (M) 09447220812 

reachacmadhu@yahoo.com 


15 

- 

Computer Science 

2005 

Computer Society of India, Institution of Engineers 

92. Dr. MAHESH KUMAR 

01-03-1978 

Ph.D (Olericulture) 

Assistant Professor (Horticulture) 

College of Horticulture, Noorsarai, Nalanda, Bihar, 

Pin - 803 113, India 

Moh.-Choughara, Near Sarvodaya High School, 

P. O- Patna City, Patna, Pin-800 008, Bihar, India 

Moh.-Choughara, Near Sarvodaya High School, 

P. O- Patna City, Patna, Bihar Pin-800 008, India 

(O) 09934984032 (R) 06112 242493 (M) 0612 2641219, 09934984032 

- 

Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samasthipur, Bihar 

1 

Sweet potato 

Vegetable crops 

2008 

Horticultural Society of India 

55


1. Name 















93. Dr. S. K. MAHESHWARI 

01-08-1969 


Assistant Professor 

Faculty of Agriculture/ RRS, Wadura, Sopore – 193 

201, Kashmir, India 

- 

M/S Maheshwari Furniture, Dist. Jalaun, Uttar 

Pradesh, India 

(O) 01954 222270 (M) 09419422301 

maheshwariskaut@yahoo.co.in 

Shere-Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology 

5 

Colocasia and Amorphophallus 

Fungal Pathology 

2000 

Society of Plant Protection Sciences 

94. Dr. T. MAKESHKUMAR 

10 -06-1969 

Ph. D 


Division of Crop Protection, CTCRI, 


TC 55/1233(1), Akshaya Nagar, Kaimanom 

(P.O),Thiruvananthapuram – 695 040, Kerala, India 

TC 55/1233(1), Akshaya Nagar, Kaimanom 

(P.O),Thiruvananthapuram – 695 040, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 to 2598554 (R) 0471 2493036 (M) 09447158546 

makeshkumar@yahoo.com 


11 


Plant Virology, Transgenic plant development 

1997 

Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Virological 

Society 

56


1. Name 















95. Dr. Ms. V.G. MALATHI 

10-18-1948 

Ph. D 


Department of Virology, Indian Institute of Agricultural 

Research, New Delhi, India 

16 A, Kaveri Apartments, Indian Institute of 

Agricultural Research, New Delhi-12, India 

B 749, Kendriya Vihar, New Yelanka, Banglore- 90, 

Karnataka, India 

(R) 01125841347 (M) 09818218038 

vgmalathi@rediffmail.com 

IARI 

20 

Cassava, Elephant Foot yam, Aroids 

Virology 

1977 

Indian Society of Plant Pathology 

96. Mr. M. MANIKANTAN NAIR 

24-05-1954 

M.Sc (Chemistry) 


Division of Crop Production, CTCRI, Sreekariyam 

P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

Manimeda, TC No 51/2701, Estate Road, Pappanamcode 

P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Manimeda, TC No 51/2701, Estate Road, Pappanamcode 

P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn 125 (R) 0471 2492089 (M) 09446553043 

manimeda1@yahoo.com 


24 


Soil Science 

2005 

Nil 

57


1. Name 















97. Ms. MARY JOSEPHA (SHERY) A.V. 

01-08-1963 

M.Sc, M. Phil 

Scientist C 

REC, Central Silk Board 

C15, University CampusKaryavattom P.O, 


Cheruyavazhayil, Moolavattom P.O, Kottayam, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0484- 2453781 (R) 0471-2412576 (M) 09446127177 

maryjosephasherry@yahoo.com 

Central Silk Board 

1 

Cassava 

Entomology 

2008 

NASSI 

98. Dr. MATHEW GOERGE 

31-01-1949 

Ph. D 


Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, PCRI, 

Kayamgulam, Kerala, India 

Coonamkulangara- Valsa Bhavan, Pathiyoor P.O., 

Kayamgulam- 690 552, Kerala, India 

Coonamkulangara- Valsa Bhavan, Pathiyoor P.O., 

Kayamgulam- 690 552, Kerala, India 

(O) 0479 2442160 (R) 0479 2348917 (M) 09447450474 

Mgeorge1563@yahoo.com 

ICAR 

20 


Food fermentation 

1990 

International Society for Tropical Root Crops, 


58


1. Name 















99. Mr. V. L. MATHEW 

13-03-1956 

BA, Diploma in Agricultural Science 




Vattathil House, Cheruvikkal, Sreekariyam P.O, 


Vattathil House, Thumboly P.O, Alappuzha- 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2596147 (M) 09961356556 

- 


25 

Cassava, yams 

- 

2006 

Nil 

100. Dr. R. S. MISRA 

15-07-1953 

Ph.D 




T.C. VI/ 1375(1), Maitri Vihar, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam 


E-204, Sriram Vihar Apartment, Nayapalli, 

Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (M) 09446557657 

rajshekharmisra@gmail.com 


23 

Amorphophallus, Colocasia, Cassava 

Integrated Disease Management, Biocontrol, Induced Resistance, Mycotoxins 

1987 

Indian Phytopathological SocietyInternational Society 

for Root and Tuber Crops 

59


1. Name 















101. Dr. MOHAMMAD HOSSAIN 

01-01-1960 

Ph.D 

Principal Scientific Officer 

Tuber Crops Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural 

Research Institute, Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh 

144-9/B/3, Property Estate, Shantinagr, Dhaka 

1217, Bangladesh 

Vill. Bishnupur, P.O. Lalpur Bazar, Upazila & Dist. 

Chandpur, Bangladesh 

(O) 0088029263145 (R) 0088029350323 (M) 008801715333679 

hossain60@donline.com 

TCRC, BARI 

20 

Potato, sweet potato, aroids, cassava, potato yam 

Plant pathology 

2008 

Bangladesh Phytopathological Society, Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh, 

Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science, Bangladesh Botanical 

Society, Bangladesh association for the Advancement of Science etc. 

102. Dr. C. MOHAN 

04.05.1971 

Ph. D (Biotechnology) 




U 122, Lekshmi Bhavan, Maruthamkuzhi 


1/80 C, Pudupalayam Road,Chittalandur P.O, 

TiruchongoduNamakkal- 637 201, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0471-2598551 – 54 (M) 09495201553 

cmsan99@gmail.com 


10 

Cassava Sweet Potato 

Plant Breeding, Biotechnology 

1998 

Nil 

60


1. Name 















103. Dr. C. MOHANDAS 

03-10-1949 

Ph.D 




29/83, Pastors Lane, North Street, Marthandam- 

629 165, Tamil Nadu, India 

29/83, Pastors Lane, North Street, Marthandam- 


(O) 0471-2598551-4 (R) 04651- 270110 (M) 09447205607(Kerala), 09843643646 (TN) 

drcmohandas@yahoo.com 


20 


Plant Nematology, Entomopathogenic nematodes, Bacterial symbionts 

1988 

Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Nematological 

Society of India, Indian Society for Spices 

104. Dr. S. N. MOORTHY 

11-02-1948 

Ph.D (Chemistry) 


Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, 


18B, Gowri Nagar, Pongumoodu, 


18B, Gowri Nagar, Pongumoodu, 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2554006 (M) 09895855924 

snmoorthy48@gmail.com 


30 

Cassava, yams, aroids, sweet potato 

Starch Chemistry 

1977 

Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and 

Technologists (India) 

61


1. Name 















105. Dr. G. MURALEEDHARAN NAIR 

06-01-1949 

Ph. D 




Aswathy, Panimoola, Andoorkonam P.O, Pothencode, 


Aswathy, Panimoola, Andoorkonam P.O, Pothencode, 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2419850 


33 

Sweet Potato, cassava, yams, aroids, minor tuber crops 

Agronomy 

1974 

Nil 

106. Dr. N. G. NAIR 

14-02-1940 

Ph. D 

Former Principal Scientist, CTCRI 

- 

Anjali, Veerabhadra Gardens, Pattom Palace P.O, 


Anjali, Veerabhadra Gardens, Pattom Palace P.O, 


(R) 0471 2444658 

- 

30 


Plant Virology, Tissue Culture 

1972 

Indian Society of Plantation Crops 

62


1. Name 















107. Dr. S. K. NAIR 

11-05-1949 

Ph. D (Agricultural Microbiology) 

Professor of Microbiology 

College of AgricultureVellayani, 


T.C.16/369 (1), Sauparnika, Cotton Hill P.O, 


T.C.16/369 (1), Sauparnika, Cotton Hill P.O, 


(O) 0471-2381002 (R) 0471-2338866 (M) 09447033866 

drsknair_rc@yahoo.co.in 


10 

Cassava 

Soil microbiology 

1990 

Nil 

108. Dr. H. C. NANDA 

31-07-1962 

Ph. D (Plant Breeding and Genetics) 


Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, 

IGKV, Krishak Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh- 492 006, India 

House No. K5 Greenland Colony (Vishal Nagar), Behind Hotel 

Chhattisgarh Tourism Post- Ravigram, G.E. Raod, Raipur, 

Chhattisgarh- 492 006, India 

Post and Vill- Ghusia, Via- Bikrampur, Tehsil & Dist. 

Dindori, Madya Pradesh, Pin- 481 880, India 

(O) 0771 2442352- (M) 09425527936,09406318871 

nandahc@rediffmail.com,hcnanda_igau@hotmail.com, aicrp_raipur@yahoomail.com, nanda_tccell@rediffmail.com 

Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya 

18 

Sweet Potato, Cassava, Dioscorea, Colocasia 

Crop Improvement 

1991 

Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources, Indian 

Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 

63


1. Name 















109. Dr. S. K. NANDA 

25-10-1955 

M.Tech, Ph.D 

Project Co-ordinator 

Project Co-ordinator (AICRP on Post harvest technology), 

CIPHET, P.O. PAULudhiana-141 004, Punjab, India 

E-1 CIPHET CampusP.O. PAU, Ludhiana-141 004, 

Punjab, India 

E-1 CIPHET CampusP.O. PAU, Ludhiana-141 004, 

Punjab, India 

(O) 0161 2308672 (R) 0161 2308826 (M) 09417048672 

sk_nanda4578@sify.com 

CIPHET, Ludhiana 

28 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Arrowroot 

Post Harvest technology 

1979 

Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers Association 

of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists (India) 

110. Dr. S. K. NASKAR 

03-01-1950 

Ph.D 

Director, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram 

Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, 

P. O. Thiruvananthapuram – 695 017, Kerala, India 

CTCRI Guest House, CTCRI Campus, Sreekariyam, 

P. O. Thiruvananthapuram – 695 017, Kerala, India 

36, Baramunda, H. B. Colony, Bhubaneswar – 


(O) 0471- 2598431 (R) 0674 2558786 (Orissa); 0471-2592203 (Kerala) (M) 09495503069 

sknaskar@hotmail.com 

CTCRI, ICAR 

27 

Sweet potato, aroids, cassava, yams 

Agriculture, Genetics and plant breeding 

1982 

Indian Society of Genetics and Plant BreedingIndian 

Society for Plant Genetic Resources 

64


1. Name 















111. Dr. N. M. NAYAR 

06-05-1933 

Ph. D 

Emeritus Professor 

Botany Dept., Kerala University, Kariavattom, 695 

581, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

314 Prasant Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram 


314 Prasant Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram 


(O) 0471-2418301 (R) 0471-255 1955, 244 6213 

nayarnm@dataone.innayar_nmyahoo.co.in 

Kerala University 

30 


Botany 

1981 

10 International and National Societies 

112. Dr.T.V.R. NAYAR 

23-11-1944 

M.Sc (Ag), Ph.D 

Rtd Principal Scientist (Agronomy), CTCRI 

- 

Prasadom, Noorupara,Ambalapuzha East 

P.O,Alapuzha-688 565, Kerala, India 

Prasadom, Noorupara,Ambalapuzha East 

P.O,Alapuzha-688 565, Kerala, India 

(R) 0477 2272122 

tvrnayar@gmail.com 

- 

25 

Cassava, yams, edible aroids, arrowroot, ginger, turmeric 

Cropping systems, Soil fertility management 

1981 


65


1. Name 















113. Dr. M. NEDUNCHEZHIYAN 

07-06-1964 

Ph.D 

Senior Scientist (Agronomy) 

Regional Centre of Central Tuber Crops Research 

Institute,Dumduma HBC, Bhubaneswar – 751 019, Orissa, India 

1314, Paika Nagar (West),Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 

India 

5/71, Perumal Kovil Street, Ekambarakuppam – 

517592Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India 

(O) 0674 2470528 (M) 09861127051 

mnedun@rediffmail.com 


15 

Yams, aroids, sweet potato and cassava 

Tuber crops based cropping system 

1995 

Indian Society of Agronomy Indian Society of 

Vegetable Science Horticultural Society, of India etc. 

114. Mr. NISHANTH KUMAR. S 

04-05-1984 

M. Sc 




Pottayil Vilakathu veedu Muriyathottam, Parassala 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Pottayil Vilakathu veeduMuriyathottam, Parassala 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(R) 0471- 2203078 (M) 09846850062 

micronishanth@rediffmail.com 


1 

Cassava 

Microbiology 

2009 

Nil 

66


1. Name 















115. Dr. NITHIN KUMAR BALUBHAJ 

19-06-1966 


Assistant Research Scientist 

Aspee College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari 

Agricultural University, Navsari- 396 450, Gujarat, India 

8/64, Gujarat Housing Colony , Vijaipur Road, 

Navsari, Gujarat, India 

8/64, Gujarat Housing Colony , Vijaipur Road, 

Navsari, Gujarat, India 

(O) 02637 282144 ext 613 (R) 02637 247708 (M) 09879583603 

nitin_nau@yahoo.co.in 

- 

2 

Greater yam, Amorphophullas 

Horticulture 

2007 

Horticultural Society of Gujarat 

116. Mrs. P. NUSAIFA BEEVI 

27-05-1966 

M.Phil, B.Ed 

Lecturer (Selection grade) in Botany 

Iqbal College, Peringamala, Thiruvananthapuram- 


Al- Safa, Menon Nagar, Indira Nagar Road, Peroorkada, 


Al- Safa, Menon Nagar, Indira Nagar Road, Peroorkada, 


(O) 0472 2845537 (R) 0471 2432239 (M) 09447722391 

nusai_2005@yahoo.co.in 

Iqbal college 

4 

Taro 

Plant taxonomy, biosystematic studies in taro 

2006 

Nil 

67


1. Name 















117. Dr. MRS. G. PADMAJA 

13-10-1952 


Principal Scientist & Head 



Kalhara, B.N. 339, Ramavarma Lane, Bapuji Nagar, Pongumoodu, 

Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India 

Kalhara, B.N. 339, Ramavarma Lane, Bapuji Nagar, Pongumoodu, 

Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn.208 (R) 0471 2446711(M) 09847706711 

g_padmaja1@yahoo.co.in 


28 

Cassava, Sweet potato, yams 

Value addition for food, feed and industry 

1980 

Nil 

118. Dr. V. PADMANABHAN POTTY 

02-05-1945 

Ph. D, D.Sc 


Laboratory and Technical Division, Cashew Export Promotion 

Council of India, Cashew Bhavan, Kollam, Kerala, India 

Sivasthuthi, TC No. 9/1441(1), Santhi nagar, Sreekariyam, 


Sivasthuthi, TC No. 9/1441(1), Santhi nagar, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0474 2761003 (R) 0471 2591564 (M) 09895528698 

vppotty@yahoo.com 

Cashew Export Promotion Council of India 

30 


Bio Fertilizers, Biodegradation, Plant-microbe interaction, Microbial biotechnology 

1978 

India Society for Plantation Crops, Association of 

Microbiologists of IndiaAssociation of Food Scientists 

and Technologists (India) 

68


1. Name 















119. Dr. M. S. PALANISWAMI 

08-06-1948 

Ph. D 

Project Co-ordinator 

AICRP on Tuber Crops, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 


TC 13/1568 (5), Umasudham, Kannaiah Gardens, 

Kalakaumuthi Road, Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 


TC 13/1568 (5), Umasudham, Kannaiah Gardens, 

Kalakaumuthi Road, Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 


(O) 0471 2590071 (R) 0471 2553830/2444540 (M)09447965629 

palaniswamims@yahoo.com 


30 

Cassava, sweet potato, aroids, yams, minor tuber crops 

IPM, Biological control, Vector Entomology 

1977 

Indian society for Vegetable ScienceAssociation for 

Advancement Entomology Association for Advancement of 

Horticulture 

120. Dr. V. A. PARTHASARATHY 

17-06-1949 

Ph. D (Agriculture) 

Director 

Indian Institute of Spices Research, Marikunnu P.O, 

Calicut- 673 012, Kerala, India 

M- 6/29 KSHB ColonyMalaparamba, Calicut -673 


M- 6/29 KSHB Colony Malaparamba, Calicut - 673 


(O) 0495 2731346/ 2730294 (R) 0495 2373162 

vapartha@gmail.com 

IISR (ICAR) 

19 

Taro, Sweet Potato, Cassava 

Genetics and Biotechnology 

1981 

ISPC, ISS,HIS,ISVS,ISTS 

69


1. Name 















121. Dr. PENG ZHANG 

01-04-1970 

Ph. D 

Professor 

Institute of Plant Physiology & EcologyShanghai Institutes 

for Biological Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences, China 

300 Fonglin Road, Shanghai 20032, China 

300 Fonglin Road, Shanghai 20032, China 

(O) +86 21 54924096 

zhanpeng@sibs.ac.cn 

Chinese Academy of Sciences 

10 

- 

Molecular Breeding and Biotechnology Plant tissue culture, Genetic transformation, Functional genomics 

2006 

Nil 

122. Mr. G. M. Pillai 

15-05-1954 

B. A 


T.C.2/398.I. Pillaveedu Nagar, F.17, Kesavadasapuram, 

Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Ramanika Tours and Travals Pvt.Ltd.,11 Kedaram Shopping 

Complex Kesavadasapuram, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4, 

Kerala, India 

Harisree, T.C.2/398.I, Pillaveedu Nagar, F.17, Kesavadasapuram, 

Pattom P.O. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 2449122, 2556316-3291344 (R) 0471- 2446208 (M)09447146208, 09495946208 

ramanika@asianetindia.com 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1996 

Nil 

70


1. Name 















123. Dr. K. S. PILLAI 

01-09-1936 

Ph. D 

Former Principal Scientist and Head, CTCRI 

- 

Indeevaram, Gowreesapattom, Medical College 


Indeevaram, Gowreesapattom, Medical College 


(R) 0471 2445650 (M) 09447427636 

sadasivanpillai_k@yahoo.com 

- 

30 


Integrated Pest Management 

1972 

Entomological Society of Kerala, Indian Society of 

Entomology, International Society of Sweet Potato 

124. Ms. POORNIMA. R 

12-09-1981 

M. Sc 


CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram -695 


Pournami(H), Kaduthuruthy P.O, Kottayam- 686 


Pournami(H), Kaduthuruthy P.O, Kottayam- 686 


(O) 0471-2598551 112 (R) 04829 283737 (M) 09895820819 

poornimapournami@gmail.com 


1 

Elephent Foot yam, Colocasia 


2007 

Nil 

71


1. Name 















125. Dr. M. PRABHAKAR 

19-09-1952 

Ph. D 


Division of Vegetable Crops, Indian Institute of 

Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore- 

560 043, Karnataka, India 

#1486, HBR V Block, 39 th Cross, 17 th C Main, 

Bangalore- 560 043, Karnataka, India 

#1486, HBR V Block, 39 th Cross, 17 th C Main, 

Bangalore 560 043, Karnataka, India 

(O) 080- 28466420 extn 251 (R) 080-25449608 (M) 09880250548 

prabhakar_19@yahoo.com 

ICAR 

12 

Cassava, Cocoyam, Sweet potato 

Cropping systems, Integrated Nutrient Management 

1976 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Society for Promotion of 

Horticulture, Indian Society of Vegetable Science, 

Indian Society of Dry land Agriculture 

126. Dr.S. PRADEEP KUMAR 

25-07-1962 

Ph. D 

Lecturer (Selection Grade) 

Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

Thanal, GV 98, Green Valley, Muttada P.O, 


Thanal, GV 98, Green Valley, Muttada P.O, 


(O) 0471-2541039 (R) 0471-2439935 (M) 09447432220 

pradeep62@rediffmail.com 

Mahatma Gandhi College 

10 

Arrowroot, Coleus, Pacchyrizus 

Allelochemicals, Phytochemicals 

2000 

Indian Botanical Society Indian Association of 

BiotechnologistKerala Agri-Horticultural Society 

72


1. Name 















127. Mr. B. S. PRAKASH KRISHNAN 

01-06-1981 

M.Sc. Biotechnology 


Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, 

Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Krishnaprabha, Vetturoad, Kaniyapuram P.O, 


Krishnaprabha, Vetturoad, Kaniyapuram P.O, 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2754471 (M) 09846253263 

prakashkrishnan81@yahoo.co.in 


3 

Cassava, sweet potato 

Transgenics 

2005 

Nil 

128. Mr. PRAKASH P. S. 

22-09-1971 

M.Sc. Botany 

Lecturer (Botany) 

Govt. Brennan College, Dharmadam P.O 

Thalasserry, 670106, Kannur, Kerala, India 

Pallath House, Kunduthode P. O. Kozhikode-673 


Pallath House, Kunduthode P. O. Kozhikode-673 


(R) 0496 2565446 (M) 09495860075 

Govt. College 

13 

Taro, Amorphophallus, Xanthosoma, Colocasia 


1996 

Nil 

73


1. Name 















129. Ms. PRAVI VIDYADHARAN 

07-04-1982 

Msc, M.Phil 




Upanishath, Navayikulam P.O, 


Upanishath, Navayikulam P.O, 


(R) 0470-2694224 (M) 09946538648 

pravividya@gmail.com 


6 Months 

Amorphophallus, Cassava, Yams 


2009 

Nil 

130. Dr. Mrs. P. PREMA 

23-05-1951 

Ph.D (Biochemistry) 

Scientist (F), Deputy Director 

NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Souparnika, VARA-549, Vattiyoorkanu, Arappura 

Junction, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, Kerala, India 

Souparnika, VARA-549, Vattiyoorkanu, Arappura 

Junction, Thiruvananthapuram-695 013, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2515325 (R)0471 2364956 (M) 094472118442 

premar51@rediffmail.compremar51@yahoo.com 

NIIST 

30 


Biochemistry 

1980 

Nil 

74


1. Name 















131. Dr. T. PREMKUMAR 

15-12-1945 

Ph.D 


- 

Ramanilayam, Uppalam Road, 


Ramanilayam, Uppalam Road, 


(R) 0471 2477455 (M) 09447368100 

thanupillai.premkumar@gmail.com 

- 

17 

Cassava, Yams, Sweet Potato 

Insects Ecology and Insect Pest Management 

1980 

Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Indian Society for 

Spices, Association for Advancement of Entomology 

132. Dr. Mrs. R. PUSHPAKUMARI 

25-05-1955 


Professor (Agronomy) 



Karthika, TC IX /2037(h), Idapazhanji, 

Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Karthika, TC IX /2037(h), Idapazhanji, Sasthamangalam, 


(O) 0471 2383388, 2381002, 238 915 (R) 0471 2726759 (M) 09446445959 

drrpushpakumari@yahoo.com 


12 

Yams, Aroids, Cassava, Arrow root 

Cropping systems, seed technology 

1985 


75


1. Name 















133. Dr. R. RADHAKRISHNAN NAIR 

03-06-1946 

Ph. D 


- 

Srivisakh, Cheruvikkal, Sreekariyam, 


Srivisakh, Cheruvikkal, Sreekariyam, 


(R) 0471 2546241 (M) 09349458812 

drrnair@yahoo.com 

- 

14 


Soil Borne Diseases 

1993 


134. Ms. RADHIKA G. S. 

22-09-1981 

M. Sc, B. Ed 

Junior Research Fellow 

CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram -695 


Saroja Bhavan, Mavarthakonam, Kallampally, Medical 

College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 011, Kerala, India 

Saroja Bhavan, Mavarthakonam, Kallampally, Medical 

College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2441462 (M) 09995819840 

rdhk_gs@yahoo.co.in 

CTRCI 

2 

Cassava, Arrowroot 


2005 

Nil 

76


1. Name 















135. Mr. RAGESH. L 

08-10-1982 

M. Phil (Zoology), B. Ed 

Junior Resarch Fellow 



K.B. Nivas, Njandoorkonam, Chempazhanthy P.O., 


K.B. Nivas, Njandoorkonam, Chempazhanthy P.O., 


(R) 0471-2713117 (M) 09961733117l 

ragesh@gmail.com 


2 months 

Cassava 

Entomology 

2009 

Nil 

136. Mrs. L. RAJALEKSHMI 

28-05-1955 

B.Sc 



Kerala, India 

Saranya, MNRA- 69Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam 


Saranya, MNRA- 69Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2599629 (M) 09447861798 

- 


26 

Cassava, Sweet potato, taro 

Botany 

2009 

Nil 

77


1. Name 















137. Dr. L. RAJAMONY 

24-10-1955 

Ph. D 

Associate Director of Research (Vegetable Mission) 



Uthradam, TC - 48/1082 - 1, Vikas Nagar 

Ambalathara, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 026, 

Kerala, India 

Uthradam, TC - 48/1082 - 1, Vikas Nagar 

Ambalathara, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 026, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2381002, 0471 2381915 Ext. 201 (R) 0471 2382171 (M) 09447120671 

rajamonyl@yahoo.co.in 


29 

Cassava, sweet potato 

Vegetable breeding 

1984 

Horticultural Society of India, Indian Society for 

Vegetable Science, Kerala Agri-Horticultural Society 

138. Dr. Mrs. P. RAJAMMA 

02-02-1946 

Ph. D 

Rtd. Principal Scientist, CTCRI 

- 

Dhanya, PRA- 189, Powdikonam, 


Dhanya, PRA- 189, Powdikonam, 


(R) 0471-2590303 (M) 09446748250 

parukuttyr@gmail.com 

- 

30 

Sweet Potato, Cassava, Yams 

Agricultural entomology, storage pests management 

1979 


78


1. Name 















139. Mrs. P. K. RAJAMMA 

25-05-1952 

M.Sc, MLISC 

Librarian (T9) 



Poomuttam, TC 8/465, Temple Lane, Sreekariyam, 


Poomuttam, TC 8/465, Temple Lane, Sreekariyam, 

Thiruvananthapuram- 695017, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn 106 (R)0471 2599290 (M) 09895846049 

pkrajamma@yahoo.com 


30 

- 

Library and Information Science 

1985 

Kerala Library Association 

140. Dr. RAJAN GOVIND KHANDEKAR 

25-03-1964 

Ph. D 

Assistant Professor (Horticulture) 

College of Agriculture, Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli, 


SAI, Ganesh Nagar, JalgoanDapoli taluk, Dist- 

RatnagiriMaharashtra- 415 712, India 

SAI, Ganesh Nagar, JalgoanDapoli taluk, Dist- 

RatnagiriMaharashtra- 415 712, India 

(O) 02358-280411 (M) 09422431246 

rajanbrkkv@rediffmail.com 

College of Agriculture, Dapoli 

5 

Sweet Potato, Yams 

Horticulture 

1999 

Indian Society of Spices, Maharashtra Society of 

Horticulture 

79


1. Name 















141. Dr. K. RAJASEKHARA RAO 

02-06-1969 

Ph. D 


Regional Centre of CTCRI, Dumduma HBC P.O, 


Plot No. HIG- 3- 125, Satya Sai Enclave, 

Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751 030, Orissa, India 

Plot No. HIG- 3- 125, Satya Sai Enclave, 

Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751 030, Orissa, India 

(O) 0674 2470528 (M) 0943870 1576 

rajasekhararao.korada@gmail.com 


6 

Sweet Potato, Colocaisa, Yams, Cassava, Yam Bean 

Insect Pheromones, Semiochemicals, Chemical Entomology 

2005 

The Entomological Society of IndiaSociety of Plant 

Protection Sciences Society for Biocontrol 

Advancement etc. 

142. Dr. P. G. RAJENDRAN 

09-08-1943 

Ph.D 

Former Project Co-ordinator, AICRP on Tuber Crops, CTCRI 

- 

MRA-32, Thamburu, Moolavilakom,Kunnukuzhy, 


MRA-32, Thamburu, Moolavilakom,Kunnukuzhy, 


(R) 0471 2306053 (M) 09895128606 

pgrajendran@hotmail.com 

- 

35 

Cassava, sweet potato, yams , aroids 

Genetics and Plant Breeding 

1976 

International Society For Food, Agriculture and 

Environment 

80


1. Name 















143. Dr. RAJESH KUMAR 

05-08-1961 


Senior Scientist (Hort.) 

National Research Centre for LitchiSherpur Chowk, 

P.O. M.I.C. Bela, Muzaffarpur – 842 005, Bihar, India 

Pashupati Lane, Club Road,Muzaffarpur – 842 005, 

Bihar, India 

North Avenue, Booty Road, Bariatu, Ranchi-834009, 

Jharkhand, India 

(O) 0621-2242933 (M) 09835171891 

rajeshkr_5@yahoo.com 

NRC for Litchi (ICAR) 

12 years 

Colocasia, Sweet potato, Elephant foot yam, Yams, Yam bean 

Crop Improvement and Crop Production 

1990 

Horticulture Society of IndiaIndian Society for 

Vegetable ScienceIndian Potato Association 

144. Mrs. RAJESWARI L. S. 

21-03-1965 

M.Sc (Chemistry) 



Kerala, India 

Mangala, SP 5/4384(1), Sreenagar C Block, C 59, 

Sreekariyam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

Mangala, SP 5/4384(1), Sreenagar C Block, C 59, 

Sreekariyam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471-2598557 (R) 2597072 (M) 09947373525 

lslsr2005@gmail.com 


12 

Cassava, yams, sweet potato 

Chemistry 

1995 

Nil 

81


1. Name 















145. Ms. RAJITHA. M 

12-12-1982 

M. Sc (Biotechnology) 




N.S.S Working Women’s HostelSreekariyam, 


TMC- 45/189, Kadavaram Road, Pullazhi P.O, 

Thrissur- 680012,, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471- 2598551 (R) 0487-2362071 (M) 09961163751 

- 


6 months 

- 

Biotechnology 

2009 

- 

146. Dr. R. RAJITH KUMAR 

31-05-1968 

Ph. D 

Lecturer (Botany) 

PNMGHSS, Koonthalloor, Chirayinkil, 


Rajith Bhavan, Kizhuvalam (P.O)Attingal, 


Rajith Bhavan, Kizhuvalam (P.O)Attingal, 


(R) 0470 2624333 (M) 09895166639 

rajithattingal@yahoo.com rajithattingal@hotmail.com 

- 

3 

- 

Microbiology 

2000 

Red Cross Society of India Kerala Botanical 

Society 

82


1. Name 















147. Dr. G. RAMANANDAM 

07-05-1964 

Ph. D 

Scientist (Hort) (Selection Grade) 

AICRP on Tuber crops (other than Potato) Agricultural 

Research Station, Peddapuram, Andhra Pradesh , India 

19-1-375/2B, Jawhar Nagar,Peddapuram – 5333 

437, E.G.Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India 

S/o G. Raghavalu Borivanka (Vill & Post), Manikayapuram 

(Via), Srikakulam (Dt.),Andhra Pradesh, Pin- 532 292, India 

(O) 08852 241853 (R) 08852 242711 (M) 09441474967 

g_ramanandam@yahoo.co.in 

Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University 

5 

Cassava 

Olericulture 

2005 

Nil 

148. Dr. S. RAMANATHAN 

25-06-1954 

Ph. D (Agricultural Extension) 




TC 20/2969, Single Street, Karamana, 


TC 20/2969, Single Street, Karamana, 

Thiruvananthapura-695 002, Kerala, India 

(O) 2598551 extn 109 (R) 0471 2348375 (M) 09447048375 

srjv84@yahoo.com 


31 

Cassava, sweet potato, yams 

Participatory technology development, Capacity building, TOT activities 

1978 

Indian Society of Extension Education, 


83


1. Name 















149. Dr. T. RAMANUJAM 

19-01-1942 

Ph.D 

Principal Scientist (Rtd), Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 

2/86, Thirumurugan Nagar, Vadavalli, Coimbatore- 


2/86, Thirumurugan Nagar, Vadavalli,Coimbatore- 


(R) 0422 2427664 

tnujam@yahoo.co.in 

- 

12 


Crop production, Production physiology 

1977 

Indian Society for Plant Physiology 

150. Dr. RAMESH C. RAY 

22-11-1955 

Ph. D 

Principal Scientist (Microbiology) 

Regional Centre of CTCRI, Dumduma HBC P.O, 

Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 

Rays House, 1074, Jagamdhan NagarKhandagiri P. 

O., Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 

Rays House, 1074, Jagamdhan NagarKhandagiri, 

P. O., Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa, India 

(O) 0674 2470525 (R) 0674 2351046 (M) 09138305116 

rc_ray@rediffmail.com 


20 

Bioprocessing, fermented food products, Post harvest microbiology 

Fermentation Technology 

1988 

Indian Society of MicrobiologyAsian Federation of 

Lactic Acid BacteriaIndian Society of 

HorticultureFrench Society of Microbiology 

84


1. Name 















151. Dr. V. RAMESH 

31-07-1969 

Ph.D 

Scientist (Senior scale) 

PC Unit, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, 


12,Kanniyalam New Street, Vadassery, Nagarcoil- 

1, Tamil Nadu, India 

12,Kanniyalam New Street, Vadassery, Nagarcoil- 

1, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (M) 09486960928 

varadharajan_ramesh@redifmail.com 

ICAR 

2 

Cassava, Amorphophallus 

Soil Physics, Soil water conservation 

2008 

Dryland Society, NESA 

152. Dr. P. S. RAVEENDRAN 

28-09-1940 

M.Sc 

Former Principal Scientist, NRC Oil Palm 

- 

Anand Vihar, T.C. 4/1291, ParambakonamKowdiar, 


Anand Vihar, T.C. 4/1291, ParambakonamKowdiar, 


(R) 0471- 2436557 (M) 09349436557 

- 

- 

10 

Cassava, Colocasia, Yams 


1972 

SPOPRD 

85


1. Name 















153. Dr. V. RAVI 

15-05-1959 

Ph. D 


CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram695 017, 

Kerala, India 

TC 9/1868, Sivamaruthy Nivas, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, 


TC 9/1868, Sivamaruthy Nivas, Kariyam, Sreekariyam P.O, 


(O) 0471- 2598551 (R) 0471-2594163 (M) 09447587141 

veluravi03@yahoo.co.in 


22 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Amorphophallus, Colocasia, Dioscorea 

Crop Physiology 

1986 

Indian Society for Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 

154. Mr. M. RAVIKUMAR 

02-02-1969 


Assistant Professor (Sr. scale) 

Departement of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, KRC 

College of Horticulture, Arabhavi – 591 310, Gokak Taluk, 

Belgaum Dist., Karnataka, India 

- 

S/o T. Muniyappa,Yalavahalli Kasala Holli, Amblical post, 

Mullagal Taluk, Kolar Dist- 563 132, Karnataka, India 

(O) (08332)284681(R) 09448164042 (M) 09449535453 

ravi_3050@breakthou.com 

UAS, Dharwad 

10 

Coleus 

Plantation Crops 

2005 

86


1. Name 















155. Dr. C. S. RAVINDRAN 

15-12-1952 

Ph. D 

Principal Scientist & Head 


Thiruvananthapuraam-695 017, Kerala, India 

Narayana Vilas, TC.9/2184-1Sastamangalam, 


Narayana Vilas, TC.9/2184-1Sastamangalam, 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2729396 (M) 09447388739 

csrctcri@yahoo.com 


29 

Cassava, sweet potato, Elephant foot yam, Dioscorea 

Cropping systems involving tuber crops, Nutrient management 

1978 

Indian Society of AgronomyInternational Society 

of Tropical Tuber Crops 

156. Dr. REINHARDT HOWELER 

23-08-1942 

Ph. D 

- 

CIAT, C/o Field Crops Research InstituteDepartment 

of AgricultureChatchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900 

39/110 Garden Condominium Nichada Thani, 

Sammakkee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120 

31 East South Inez AvenueSan Matco, 

CA 94401, USA 

(O) +66 2 579- 7551(R) +66 2 960 3839 (M) +66 89 200- 5799 

r.howeler@cyian.org 

CIAT 

34 

Cassava 

Soils, Agronomy 

1995 

Soil Science Society of America, Agronomy Society of 

America, International Society for Tropical Root Crops 

87


1. Name 















157. Ms. REGY JOHNSON 

12-01-1980 

M. Sc (Botany), B. Ed 

Non- Vocational teacher in Biology 

Govt. VHSS, Thidanadu,Kottayam- 686 123, 

Kerala, India 

V.P. No.1/1221, 20-B, M.G. NagarPeroorkada P.O, 


V.P.No.1/1221, 20-B, M.G. NagarPeroorkada P.O, 


(O) 0482-8236555 (R) 0471-2379456 (M) 9447057857 

regyjohnson@gmail.com 

VHSS 

4 


Biochemistry 

2005 

Nil 

158. Dr. Ms. M. R. REKHA 

01-04-1972 


Scientist 

Biosurface Technology Division,SCTIMST Poojappura, 


Mannemcherril, TC 23/731, Temple Road, 

Peroorkada-P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Mannemcherril, TC 23/731, Temple Road, 

Peroorkada-P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2520264 (R) 0471 2432850 

rekha_ramesan@rediffmail.com 

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology 

6 

Sweet potato, taro and yam 

Protein biochemistry, Drug delivery systems 

1998 

SPSI, SBAOI, STERMI 

88


1. Name 















159. Ms. S. REKHA 

14-05-1975 


- 

- 

Gowri Bhavan, Eruva East P.O, Kayamgulam, 

Kerala, India 

Gowri Bhavan, Eruva East P.O, Kayamgulam, 

Kerala, India 

(R) 0479 2444623 (M) 09847390764 

abikurip@yahoo.com 

- 

2 

Tapioca, Yams 

Farmers participatory research and transfer of technology 

2000 

Nil 

160. Ms. R.T. REMYA RAJ 

12-05-1983 

M. Sc 




M-19 Prathibha, Maithri Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


M-19, Prathibha, Maithri Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


(R) 0471-2594579 (M) 09349989046 

remyaraj.rt@gmail.com 


1 

Xanthosoma 

Applied Chemistry 

2009 

Nil 

89


1. Name 















161. Mr. B. RENJITH KISHORE 

05-02-1975 

B. Tech 

Jr. Engineer (Electrical) 



Tharangam, Pallana, P.O, Alappuzha-690 515, 

Kerala, India 

Tharangam, Pallana, P.O, Alappuzha-690 515, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn 307 (R) 0477-2296362 (M) 09447296362 

renjithkishor@hotmail.com 


10 

- 

Electrical Engineering 

2009 

Nil 

162. Dr. Mrs. R. REVAMMA 

15-05-1959 

Ph. D (Chemistry) 

Reader in Chemistry 

S. N. College, Chempazhanthy, Chempazhanthy P. 

O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 587, Kerala, India 

Chandrakantham, Pravachambalam, Convent Road, 

Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 020, Kerala, India 

Chandrakantham, Pravachambalam, Convent Road, 

Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 020, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2592077 (R)0471 2393513 (M) 09495059083 

rrevamma@yahoo.co.in 

S. N. College 

15 

Cassava 


1995 

Nil 

90


1. Name 















163. Ms. SAHAYA VINCE. P 

18-05-1976 

M.Com, M.L.I.S, M.Phil 

Librarian 

Bethlehem College of Education, Karungal, Kanya 

Kumari District-629157, Tamil Nadu, India 

- 

Karumpanai, Kanya Kumari-Dist- 629 251, 


(O) 04651-267900 (R) 04651-216625 (M) 09786937823 

VincyRaj61@yahoo.com 

Bethlahem College of Education 

- 

- 

- 

2006 

Nil 

164. Dr. M. S. SAJEEV 

10-05-1968 

M. Tech, Ph. D (Agricultural Processing) 




Raagam, Deepthi NagarGH Road, 


Moothandassery House, Padoor P.O.Trissur-680 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 04712300375 (M) 09446102911 

ms_sajeev@rediffmail.com 


13 

Cassava, sweet potato, yams and aroids 

Post harvest machineries and value addition, texture 

1994 

Association of Food Scientists and Technologists(I) 

91


1. Name 















165. Dr. M. D. SALEH AHMED 

08-10-1954 

Ph.D. (Horticulture) 

National SME Business Adviser 

SME Sector Development ProgramMinistry of Industries, 

Govt. of Bangladesh 91 Motijheel Commercial AreaDhaka- 

1000, Bangladesh 

21(New) Arambagh, Dhaka-1000Bangladesh 

21(New) Arambagh, Dhaka-1000Bangladesh 

(O) 88-02-7102098 (M) 01712740107 

saleh4s@yahoo.com 

Ministry of Industries, Govt. of Bangladesh 

10 years 

Production of tuber crops, Breeding of tuber crops 

High value agriculture and Agribusiness development 

1997 

Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science, 

Bangladesh Plant Breeding and Genetics Society, etc 

166. Dr. M. SANKARAN 

10-05-1974 

Ph. D 

Senior Scientist (Horticuture) 

CARI, Port Blair- 744 101, India 

#24, Type- III, New Quarters, CARI, Port Blair- 744 

101, India 

Annal Nagar, Kambai Nallur P.O, Harur (T.K), 

Dharmapuri (D.T), Tamil Nadu, India 

(M) 09434288739 

kmsankaran@gmail.com, sansiva31@yahoo.co.in 

CARI (ICAR) 

5 

Tropical tuber crops 

Breeding, Improvement of vegetables and tuber crops 

2007 

HIS, Indian Society for Spices 

Indian Society of Plant Physiology 

92


1. Name 















167. Dr. Mrs. SANTHA V. PILLAI 

10-06-1949 

Ph. D 

Principal Scientist (Genetics and Cytogenetics) 



T.C. 8/354, Ashiyana, Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam 


T.C. 8/354, ‘Ashiyana’, Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2595813 

santhavp2004@yahoo.com 


20 


Genetic Resources, Molecular genetics 

1988 

Indian Society for Genetics and Plant breedingIndian 

Society for Plant Genetic Resources 

168. Mr. V. S. SANTHOSH MITHRA 

20-05-1969 

M. Sc. (Computer Applications) 


Division of Extension and Social Sciences, CTCRI, 

Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695017, Kerala, India 

Pranavam, EBN-19, Edakulam LaneMannamoola, 

Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram-695 05, Kerala, India 

Pranavam, EBN-19, Edakulam LaneMannamoola, 

Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram-695 05, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn 110 (R) 0471 2434113(M) 09495155965 

vssmithra@gmail.comvssmithra@yahoo.com 


12 


Crop Simulation models 

1997 

Indian Society of Agricultural Information Technology 

93


1. Name 















169. Dr. SASI KIRAN KORRAPATI 

29 -11 -1972 

Ph.D (Biochemistry) 

Medical Editor 

Accenture, Bangalore-76, Karnataka, India 

No.15, Mrinalini, HulimavuBannerghatta Road, 

Bangalore-76, Karnataka, India 

Plot 28, Alkapuri Road No. 1Saroornagar P.O., 

Hyderabad 500 035, Andhra Padesh, India 

(M) 09916184161 

sasi_kirank@rediffmail.com 

Accenture, Bangalore 

6 

Sweet potato,Taro, Yams, Cassava 

Biochemistry 

1997 

Nil 

170. Dr. SATISH SHANKAR MOON 

07-07-1972 

Ph.D (Horticuture) 

Assistant Professor (Vegetable Crops) 

Section of Horticulture College of Agriculture Krishi 

Nagar (P.O), Akola 444 104, India 

Section of Horticulture College of Agriculture Krishi 

Nagar (P.O), Akola 444 104, India 

At- Sedeshwar, Pipara P. O., Umrer, Nagpur, 

Maharashtra, Pin -441 108, India 

(O) 0368 2224887 (M) 09436220337 

moon_satish@rediffmail.com 

Central Agricultural University, Imphal 

3 

Elephant foot yam, Tapioca 

Vegetable Crops 

2006 


94


1. Name 















171. Mr. S. SHANAVAS 

29-05-1982 

M.Sc (Biochemistry) 


Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, Sreekariyam- 

695 017, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Safiya Manzil, Koliyakodu, Industrial estate P.O, 

Pappanamcodu, Thiruvananthapuram – 19, Kerala, India 

Safiya Manzil, Koliyakodu, Industrial estate P.O, 

Pappanamcodu, Thiruvananthapuram – 19, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (M) 09895568470 

shanu22sha@yahoo.com 


3 

Cassava, Arrowroot, Sweet Potato and Yams 

Biochemistry 

2005 

Nil 

172. Dr. Mrs. S.SHANTHAKUMARI 

14-01-1968 

M.Phil, Ph.D 

Lecturer (Senior Scale) in Botany 

Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli- 627 007, Tamil 

Nadu, India 

51 A/3 Masilamaninagar, Tirunelveli- 627 005, Tamil 

Nadu, India 

51 A/3 Masilamaninagar, Tirunelveli- 627 005, Tamil 

Nadu, India 

(O) 0462- 2530597 (R) 0462- 2574776 (M) 09486400939 

shanthi_STC@yahoo.com 

Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli 

9 

Dioscorea spp, Xanthosoma spp., Amorphophallus, Canna and Alocasia 

Ethnobotany, Food and Nutrition 

2007 

Nil 

95


1. Name 















173. Dr. Mrs. SHEELA K. R 

29-05-1958 

Ph. D 

Professor (Agronomy) 


Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695 522, Kerala, India 

TC 66/116(1), Saantram, Vandithadom, Pachallor P.O, 


TC 66/116(1), Saantram, Vandithadom, Pachallor P.O, 


(O) 0471-2383388 (R) 0471-2381522 (M) 09387976049 

kumarsheela@indiatimes.com 


8 

Tapioca, Elephant foot yam 

Crop Management and Cropping Systems 

1990 

Indian Society of AgronomyIndian Society of Weed 

Science 

174. Dr. Mrs. M. N. SHEELA 

25-05-1962 

Ph. D 




T.C. 55/1281(1), Ambat Sankar Nagar, Kaimanom 


T.C. 55/1281(1), Ambat Sankar Nagar, Kaimanom 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2493733 (M) 09446848277 

sheelactcri@yahoo.co.in 


17 

Cassava, Yams 

Plant Breeding and Genetics 

1991 

National Academy of Biological Sciences 

96


1. Name 















175. Dr. J. T. SHERIFF 

23-04-1962 

M. Tech, Ph. D 

Principal Scientist (AS&PE) 



18 F Sreenagar, Paruthippara, Muttada post, 


3/1 VK Ranganathan StreetVenkitapuram GCT 

Post, Coimbatore- 641 013, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0471-2598551 (M) 09446102091 

jtsheriff@rediffmail.com 


19 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Dioscorea 

Tuber crop processing 

1989 

International Society for Tropical Tuber Crops 

176. Mrs. SHIRLY RAICHAL ANIL 

01-05- 1969 

M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) 


PC Unit, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 


Palliambil, Benedict Nagar, Nalanchira, 


Palliambil, Benedict Nagar, Nalanchira, 


(O) 0471-2590071 (R) 0471-2530563 (M) 09287567479 

shirlyanil@yahoo.com 


3 

Amorphophallus, Coleus 

Genetics and Plant Breeding 

2006 

Nil 

97


1. Name 















177. Dr. T. M. SHIVALINGASWAMY 

29 -08-1962 

Ph.D 

Senior Scientist (Entomology) 

Indian Institute of Vegetable Research P.B. No. 1, 

P.O. Jakhani (Shahanshapur) Varanasi – 221 305, 

Uttar Pradesh, India 

N 6/66, A-16, Indira Nagar, Varanasi - 221005, Uttar 


C/o B. S. Patil, 363, 3 rd Block, RT Nagar, 

Bangalore-560 032, Karnataka, India 

(O) 0542 2635236/37, 05443 229007 (M) 09415203675 

swamy.tms@gmail.com 

Indian Institute of Vegetable Research 

8 

Sweet potato and Colocasia 

Insect Pest Management 

1995 


178. Mr. T. SIJU 

20-07-1976 


Agriculture Scientist 

Peermade Development Society,Post Box No. 11, 

Peermade, Idukki – 685 531, Kerala, India 

Vijaya Bhavan, Meenadu, Nedumgolam P.O, 

Kollam- 691 334, Kerala, India 

Vijaya Bhavan, Meenadu, Nedumgolam P.O, 

Kollam- 691 334, Kerala, India 

(O) 04869 232197 (R) 0474 3246368 (M) 09895891738 

hellosiju@gmail.com 

Peermade Development Society 

2 

Tapioca 

Agricultural Economics 

2006 

Nil 

98


1. Name 















179. Ms. SIJI. J.V. 

30-05-1978 

M.Sc, B.Ed, M.phil 




Santi NivasAliyad P.O, Venjaramoodu 


Santi NivasAliyad P.O, Venjaramoodu 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0472-2872211 (M) 09447961690 

sijijv@gmail.com 


6 


Nematology, entomology 

2008 

Nil 

180. Dr. P. P. SINGH 

14-11-1961 

Ph. D 

Senior Scientist cum Associate Professor 

Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, 

Bihar- 848 125 

PH 2/14, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, 

Bihar- 848 125, India 

Dhanoupi, Baronda, Dist- Shiwan, Bihar, India 

(O) 0621-2293227 (R) 06274 - 240745 

ppsinghdholi@rediffmail.com 

Rajendra Agricultural University 

10 

Sweet Potato, Yam, Colocasia, EFY 

Economic Entomology 

2000 

Indian Society of Entomology, Indian Society of 

Pulse Research and Development 

99


1. Name 















181. Mr. R. SIVAKUMAR 

13-10-1957 

B.E (CHEM) 

Proprietor 

M/S Selvakumar Sago Factory,Jangamasamudram, 

Thammampatty- 636 113Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 

136-A, Manikavasakar Street, Balaji nagar, Fairlands, 

Salem- 636016, Tamil Nadu, India 

M/S Selvakumar Sago factory,Jangamasamudram, 

Thammampatty- 636 113Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 04282-226311 (R) 09443346311 (M) 09443366775 

sagosiva@yahoo.co.in 

Selvakumar Sago Factory 

18 

Tapioca 

Tapioca processing and waste management 

1995 

Nil 

182. Ms. SREEJA THANKAPPAN 

07-05-1976 

M. Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) 

Research Associate 

CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 


T.C 3/1445(1), Lekshmi Nagar, J.32, Pattom Palace 


T.C 3/1445(1), Lekshmi Nagar, J.32, Pattom Palace 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2541664 (M) 09447059281 

sreeja_1975@yahoo.com 


8 

Dioscorea 

Tissue culture and breeding 

2004 

Nil 

100


1. Name 















183. Dr. SREEKANTH ATTALURI 

19-07-1972 

Ph. D 

Scientist 

International Potato Centre, CIP Liaison Office, RC 

CTCRI, Dumduma HBC, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, 

Orissa , India 

Plot No. 4, Type IV QTRS, RC CTCRI, Dumduma HBC, 

Bhubaneswar- 751 019, Orissa , India 

S/o. Mr. A. Madhusudhana Rao, IInd Floor, Door. No: 

5-87-42/3, Chandramouli Nagar, 7 th Lane, Guntur- 

522007, Andhra Pradesh, India 

(O) 0 0674 24722440 (R) 06742471814 (M) 09437069177 

s.attaluri@cgiar.orgshreekattaluri@yahoo.com 

International Potato Centre 

7 

Sweet potato, Potato 

Agronomy, Crop Physiology 

2005 

Nutrition Society of India 

184. Dr. J. SREEKUMAR 

30-05-1969 

M.Sc (Agricultural Statistics), Ph. D (Statistics) 



Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 

Sreesylam, VNRA- 227, Vikas Nagr, Sreekariyam, 


Sreesylam, VNRA- 227, Vikas Nagr, Sreekariyam, 


(O) 0471-2598551 Extn 121 (R) 0471-2590379 (M) 09447011719 

sreejyothi_in@yahoo.com 


11 


Genotype Environment Interaction, Micro array data analysis, statistical machine learning 

1998 

International Bayesian Society, Indian Bayesian Society, Indian 

Society of Probabolity Statistics, Kerala Statistical Association 

101


1. Name 















185. Dr. Mrs. M. T. SREEKUMARI 

19-07-1949 

Ph. D 




Jaladhara, TC 17/1021, Poojappura, 


Jaladhara, TC 17/1021, Poojappura, 


(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2351038 (M) 09895871038 

sree_jal@yahoo.com 


32 

Cassava, Aroids, Yams 

Triploidy breeding in cassava, Recombination breeding in aroids and yams 

1975 

International Society for Tropical Root Crops, 

Society of Cytologists and Geneticists, India 

186. Mr. SREERAG. R. S 

24-08-1982 

M.Phil (Zoology) 

Ph.D Student 



Sreeragam, Nemom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 


Sreeragam, Nemom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 


(R) 0471 239018 (M) 09746239424 

sreerag_rs@rediffmail.com 

- 

2 months 

Elephant foot yam, Cassava 

Entomology 

2009 

Nil 

102


1. Name 















187. Dr. SRINIVAS TAVVA 

01-06-1968 

Ph. D (Agricultural Economics) 



Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017, Kerala, India 

Souparnika, TC 5/2106, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam 


D.No: 4- 17- 91/ 22, Velangini nagarAmaravathi 

Road, Guntur- 2, Andra Pradesh, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn. 119 (R) 0471 2590217 (M) 09446102569 

srinictcri@yahoo.com 


11 

Cassava, Sweet Potato, Elephant foot yam, Taro, Arrowroot 

Marketing, Impact assessment of Technologies, Yield gaps 

1999 

Agricultural Economics Research Association 

188. Dr. S. SRIRAM 

17-02-1970 

Ph. D 


Project Directorate of Biological Control, HA Farm P.O., Bellary 

Road, Hebbal, Bangalore- 560 024, Karnataka, India 

N 203 Innovative Nature, Vinayaka Layout, 

Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka, India 

N 203 Innovative Nature, Vinayaka Layout, 

Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064, Karnataka, India 

(O) 080 2351982- 355 (R) 080 28462609 (M) 09449551070 

Sriram1702@rediffmail.com 

Project Directorate of Biological Control, Bangalore 

6 

Taro 

Biological control, Induced systematic resistance 

1998 

Indian Phytopathological Society, 

Society for Biocontrol Advancement 

103


1. Name 















189. Dr. STANLY J. KAYS 

02-03-1945 

Ph. D 

Professor 

Department of Horticulture, Plant Science Building, 

University of Georgia, Athens, GA 306002-7273 USA 

435 Hampto Court, Athens, GA 30605, USA 

435 Hampton Court,Athens, GA 30605, USA 

(O) 706-542-0786 

Kaysstan@uga.edu 

University of Georgia 

36 

Sweet potato, Jerusalem artichoke and some of the minor root/tuber crops 

Physiology, flavor chemistry 

1999 

ASHA, ISHS, AAAS 

190. Dr. SUBASH CHANDRA MAHAPATRA 

28-10-1950 

Ph.D 


Rural Development Centre Indian Institute of 

Technology, Kharagpur 721 302,West Bengal, India 

Qrts. No. B 64 IIT Campus, Kharagpur 721 302 


Vill – Gonarah, P.O. - Manglamaro Pin- 721 434, 

Dist. - Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India 

(O) 003 222283896 (R) 003 222283897 and 003 222277646 (M) 091 9434722599 

scmaha@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in 

Indian Institute of Technology 

20 

Cassava, Arrowroot, Palo 

Agronomy, starch processing, Development and Transfer of Technology 

2001 

Mushroom Society of India, Association of Food Scientists and 

Technologists (India), Indian Society of Agricultural Science, Weed 

Science Societyn etc. 

104


1. Name 















191. Mrs. SUDHA DEVI 

20-11-1954 

B.Sc.(Chemistry) 


Division of Crop Utilization, CTCRI, 


Oorakathu, Madavila Lane, Sreekariyam, 


Oorakathillam, Mylapra Town, P.O, Pathanamthitta, 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 25985511 extn 205 (R) 0471 2596075 (M) 09446102787 

- 


25 

Cassava, sweet potato, aroids 

Chemical and biochemical analysis of tuber crops 

2009 

Nil 

192. Dr. Mrs. SUDHARMAYI DEVI 

30-05-1959 

Ph. D 

Professor 

Department of Soil Chemistry, College of Agriculture, 

Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram -695 522, Kerala, India 

Mudra- 2A, Madavanmugal, Poojappura, 


Mudra- 2A, Madavanmugal, Poojappura, 


(O) 0471-2381002 Extn 244 (R) 0471-2341685 (M) 09447041685 

sudharmaidevi@yahoo.co.in 


17 

Cassava, Coleus 

Soil quality, Potassium sodium substitution 

1995 

Indian Society of Soil ScienceIndian Society of 

Coastal Agricultural Research 

105


1. Name 















193. Dr. Mrs. G. SUJA 

30-05-1965 





T.C. 24/ 242 (2), C Sharp B flat, Opp. Thycaud LP School, 

Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, Kerala, India 

T.C. 24/ 242 (2), C Sharp B flat, Opp. Thycaud LP School, 

Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 extn 146 (R) 0471 2115002 (M) 09847248697 

sujagin@yahoo.com 


14 

Yams, Arrowroot, Elephant foot yam, Cassava 

Cropping systems, Soil fertility management, Organic farming 

1995 

Indian Society of AgronomyIndian Society of Weed 

ScienceInternational Society for Tropical Root CropsIndian Society 

of Agricultural SciencesMadras Agricultural Students Union 

194. Dr. Mrs. P. SUKUMARI 

15-05-1956 

Ph.D (Agronomy) 

Professor 


Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695 522, Kerala, India 

Akshay, L-50, LIC Lane, Pattom P.O, 


Akshay, L-50, LIC Lane, Pattom P.O, 


(O) 0471- 2383388 (R) 0471-2545248 (M) 09446385248 

sukumarip2006@gmail.com 


- 

- 

Nutrient management 

2006 

Association for Promotion of Organic Farming 

106


1. Name 















195. Mr. SUNIL A. NAIR 

15-03-1976 

M.Sc. Horticulture 

SMS (Horticulture) 

KVK Mitranikethan, Vellanad, Thiruvananthaparam, 

Kerala, India 

Staff quarter, KVK, Thiruvananthaparam, Kerala, 

India 

Kundoor house, Nadavaramba, P. O, Irinjalakuda, 

Trissur-680 661, Kerala, India 

(O) 0472 2882086 (R) 0480 2829711 (M) 09447583467 

sanair_2001@yahoo.com 

KVK 

3 

Cassava 

Vegetable breeding 

2009 

Nil 

196. Ms. SUMARANI. G.O 

31-05-1973 

M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding), M. Phil 

Lecturer 

Department of Biotechnology & Biochemical 

Engineering, Mohandas College of Engineering and 

Technology, Anad, Nedumangad- 695 544, Kerala, India 

T.C.9/1452, Santhinagar 56, Sreekariyam P.O, 

Thiruvananhapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

T.C.9/1452, Santhinagar 56, Sreekariyam P.O, 

Thiruvananhapuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

(O) 0472-2814578, 2814579 (M) 09446613457 

gosumarani@rediffmail.com 

Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 

4 

Cassava 

Genetics, Molecular Biology 

2000 

Nil 

107


1. Name 















197. Dr. S. SUNDARESAN 

10-01-1950 




Kerala, India 

BN- 120, Uthradam, Durga Lane, Pongumoodu 


BN- 120, Uthradam, Durga Lane, Pongumoodu 


(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2441240 (M) 09446100824 

sundar_gnp@yahoo.com 


31 

Colocasia, Amorphophallus, Yams, Cassava 

Nutritional value of tropical tuber crops,Biochemical basis of draught tolerance, Secondary metabolites 

1978 

Nil 

198. Dr. SURAJIT MITRA 

01-10-1968 



Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalay, Kalyani, 


A-11/41, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India 

A-11/41, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India 

(M) 09433513560 

drsurajitmitra@yahoo.co.in 

BCKV 

3 

Sweet Potato, EFY, Taro, Swamp taro, Yam bean 

Porphyries technology of horticultural crops 

2008 

Society for Advancement of Horticulture 

108


1. Name 















199. Dr. SURENDRA PRASAD VARMA 

03-01-1938 

Ph. D 

Rtd. Scientist (ICAR) 

- 

B-15, P.P.L. Co-Op Colony, PO Aiginia, Bhubaneswar- 751 019, 

Orissa, IndiaC/o Atul Kumar (Mech.), Senior Manger (Smelter), 

Nalconagar, Pin- 759145, Orissa, India 

Su-Prem Market, Banch Mandir- Gyan Babu Chouk 

Road, Bapu- Dham Motihari- 845 401, Bihar, India 

(O) 0674- 2384593 (BSSR) (R) 06764-222595, 06152-222 186 (M) 09861091720 

spverma23@yahoo.comspverma23@rediffmail.com 

- 

28 

Sweet Potato, Colocasia, Yams, Yam bean, Cassava 

Horticulture/ Physiology, Plant Breeding 

1979 

Society for Vegetable Crops 

200. Dr. Mrs. SUSAN JOHN 

25-05-1964 

Ph. D 




T.C.8/288 (1), Kallooppara VelayelNear Loyola 

School, Sarvodhi Hills Sreekariyam P.O, 


T.C.8/288 (1), Kallooppara VelayelNear Loyola School, 

Sarvodhi hillsSreekariyam P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 


(O) 0471-2598551 ext 123 (R) 0471-2594298 (M) 09446324298 

susanctcri@yahoo.co.in 


16 


Soil fertility management of tropical tuber crops 

1993 

Indian Society of Soil Science,International Society 

for Tropical Root Crops 

109


1. Name 















201. Dr. C. J. THAMPI 

25-01-1933 

Ph. D, MRSC (London) 

President 

T.M. Natural Resources Research and Development Centre, 

Kulathur, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 583, Kerala, India 

Prasanthi, Kulathur Jn., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 


Prasanthi, Kulathur Jn., Thiruvananthapuram-695 


(O) 0471 2418115 (R) 0471 2418017 (M) 09446808031 

prasanthit@dataone.in 

T.M. Natural Resources Research and Development Centre 

20 

Cassava, Elephant foot yam 

Soil Science, Land use planning Soil and water conservation 

1995 

Royal Society of Chemistry (London), Indian Society 

of Soil Science, Indian Society of Soil and Water 

Conservation 

202. Dr. Mrs. M. THANGAM 

05-05-1974 


Scientist (Senior Scale) 

ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa- 403 

402, Goa, India 

G-1/B-8, Milroc Woods, Corlim- 403 110, Tiswadi 

(TK), North Goa (DT), Goa, India 

H.No. 13 (Old), 11/4 (New), Mel StreetKarimangalam- 

635 111, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India 

(O) 0832 2284678 / 679 Extn.116 (R) 0832 2283473 (M) 094230 57269 

thangamgoa@gmail.com 

Indian Council of Agricultural Research 

- 

- 

Vegetable Science 

2000 

Horticultural Society of India, Indian Society of Vegetable Science, 

South Indian Horticultural Association, Indian Society of Ornamental 

Horticulture, Indian Science Congress Association 

110


1. Name 





203. Mrs. THANKAMMA PILLAI 

02-06-1939 

M. Sc. 

Retd Principal Scientist, CTCRI 

- 

204. Dr. M. THANKAPPAN 

01-10- 1938 

Ph.D 


- 











Darshana, GRAC-42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvalli Lane 1, 


Darshana, GRAC-42, Gandhipuram, Cheruvalli Lane 1, 


(R) 0471-2597834 

- 

- 

14 

Aroids, Cassava 


1990 


No.27 (Old No.8),Vellala Colony (East), Ramavarmapuram, 

Nagercoil- 6290 01, Kanya Kumari Dist, Tamil Nadu, India 

No.27 (Old No.8),Vellala Colony (East), Ramavarmapuram, 

Nagercoil- 629 001, Kanya Kumari Dist, Tamil Nadu, India 

(R) 04652 225412, 222044 (M) 09443182828 

thankam_appan@yahoo.com 

- 

32 

Cassava, Sweet Potato, Aroids, yams, Coleus 


1972 

Nil 

111


1. Name 















205. Mr. THOMAS ABRAHAM 

24-04-1964 

M.Sc (Agronomy), D.Phil 

Professor & Head, Division of Genetics & Plant Breeding 

Department of Agronomy, Allahabad Agricultural 

Institute- DU, Allahabad 211 007, Uttar Pradesh, India 

H. No.28, Allahabad Agricultural Institute- DU 

Campus, Allahabad 211 007, Uttar Pradesh, India 

Grace Villa, Enathu P.O, Pathanamthitta Dist., 

Kerala, Pin- 691 526, India 

(O) 0532 2684297/2684833/ 09235901000 (R) 0532 2684308 (M) 09450308132 

thomas.abraham64@gmail.com 

Alahabad Agricutural Institute /Deemed University 

6 

Cassava 

Integrated nutrient management, organic farming 

1989 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Society of Dry 

land Agriculture 

206. Shri. P. K. THOMAS 

08-10-1926 

M.Sc, DI&D (USA) 

Former Director, CTCRI 

- 

TC 6/2228, PonbanibhamPrasanth Nagar Junction, Medical 

College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 

TC 6/2228, PonbanibhamPrasanth Nagar Junction, Medical 

College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 

(R) 0471-2442372 (M) 9446572372 

pkthomas_pon@sancharnet.in 

- 

10 

Tapioca 

Water Management in Agriculture 

1980 

Nil 

112


1. Name 















207. Dr. Mrs. UMA MADHAVAN 

16-05-1958 

M.Sc, M. Phil 

Lecturer (Selection Grade) 

Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram- 


Madhavom, Plot. No.9, PTP Nagar, 


Madhavom, Plot.No.9, PTP Nagar, 


(O) 0471-2541039 (R) 0471-2362343 (M) 09846162625 

umapkumar@yahoo.com 

Mahatma Gandhi College 

6 

Pachyrrhizus, Coleus 

Microbiology 

2008 

Indian Botanical Society 

208. Shri. M. UNNIKRISHNAN 

02-10-1949 

M.Sc (Botany) 



Thiruvananathpuram-695 017, Kerala, India 

T.C.6/221 (3), ‘Nandanam’, Prasanth Valley, Prasanth Nagar, 

Medical College P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011, Kerala, India 

Ashirvad, Kaduval, Kalady Road, Perumpavoor P.O, 

Ernakulam – 683542, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471-2598551 (R) 0471-2440373 (M) 09447937833 

ukrishna_2001@yahoo.co.uk 


25 

Cassava, Sweet Potato, Colocasia, Amorphophallus, Dioscorea 

Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Biodiversity 

1982 

Indian Society of Tobacco ScienceInternational 

Society for Tropical Root Crops 

113


1. Name 





209. Ms. VIDHYA ANISH 

13-01-1982 

M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 

- 

- 

210. Dr. Mrs. K. VIJAYA BAI 

31-10-1943 

Ph. D 

Retd Scientist, CTCRI, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

- 











Sreemangal, MRA- 32, Plancherry Lane, West Fort, 

Vallakadavu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Sreemangal, MRA- 32, Plancherry Lane, West Fort, 

Vallakadavu P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2451639 (M) 09745138639 

vidhya_13bt@yahoo.co.in 

- 

1 

Cassava 

Diagnosis 

2006 

Nil 

F-103, Meenakshi Apartments, 39/2638/B, Palliyil 

lane, Diwans Road, Cochin -682 016, Kerala, India 

Krishna Nilayam, 4/1113, M.B. Lane, Cochin- 682 


(R) 0484-2361484 

vijayabaik@eth.net 

- 

20 

Cassava, Sweet potato, Colocasia and other aroids, Amorphophallus, Xanthosoma and Dioscorea sps 

Cytogenesis and Breeding 

1973 

Was member of the Botanical Society of America, 


114


1. Name 















211. Mr. VILLALUZ Z. ACEDO 

10-05-1960 



Tissue Culture Lab in Charge (PhilRootcrops)Affiliate Faculty (Department of Horticulture) 

Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops),Visayas State University, 

Visca, Baybay City Leyte 6521-A, Philippines 

PCARRD House # 4, VSUVisca, Baybay City, 

Leyte 6521-A Philippines 

PCARRD House # 4, VSUVisca, Baybay City, 

Leyte 6521-A Philippines 

(O) 63 53 3352616 (R) 63 53 3352752 (M) 09152019173 

luzacedo@yahoo.com 

Philippine Root Crops Research and TrainingCenter 

16 

Yams, Cassava, Sweet potato, taroorgabi, arrowroot 

Tissue Culture/ Physiology 

1999 

Philippine Fruit Association, Philippine Society for 

Lactic Acid Bacteria Inc, Philippine Organization of 

Science and Technology Educators etc. 

212. Dr. Mrs. B. VIMALA 

08-05-1949 

Ph. D (genetics and Plant Breeding) 


Division of Crop Improvement, CTCRI, Sreekariyam- 

695 017, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Thushara, TC VII/ 1387 (3)Vettamukku Jn., Thirumala 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695 006, Kerala, India 

Thushara, TC VII/ 1387 (3)Vettamukku Jn., Thirumala 

P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695 006, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2363700 (M) 09446178722 

vimalactcri@yahoo.co.in 


30 

Sweet Potato, Minor Tuber Crops, Cassava 

Breeding 

1977 

Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding 

115


1. Name 















213. Dr. VINAYAKA HEGDE 

18-06-1964 


Senoir Scientist 



CRA B/47, Sivamahima, Cheruvickal, Sreekariyam, 


C/o:N.S.Hegde, TyargalP.O: Sarkuli, Sirsi, Uttar 

Kannada, Karnataka-581 450, India 

(O) 0471 2598551-54 extn 215 (R) 0471 2592325 (M) 09447245649 

vhegde18@yahoo.com 


10 

Potato, Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams, Aroids 

Plant Pathology Diagnostics and Management of tuber crop viruses 

2007 

Indian Phtopathological Society, Indian Potato 

Association, EM Association of India 

214. Dr. Mrs. A. VISALASKSHI 

18-04-1939 

Ph. D 

Professor (Entomology) (Retd), College of Agriculture, Thiruvananthapuram 

- 

Sabarigiri, TC 25/828, Thycaud, 


Sabari giri, TC 25/828, Thycaud, 


(R) 0471-2328771 (M) 09447583023 

avisalam@yahoo.com 

- 

5 

Sweet potato, tapioca 

Pesticide residues in crops and environment 

1972 

Fellow of the Entomological Society of India, Indian 

Toxicology Society, Fellow of the Academy of Environmental 

Biology 

116


1. Name 















215. Dr. K. VISWAMBHARAN 

21-06-1954 

Ph. D 

Professor (Agronomy) and Head 

Coconut Research Station, Kattachalkuzhy P.O., 

Balaramapuram, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 009, 

Kerala, India 

Sudarsana, TC-4/1397(3), YGRA-10, Kuravankonam, Kowdiar 


Sudarsana, TC-4/1397(3), YGRA-10, Kuravankonam, Kowdiar 


(O) 0471-2400621 (R) 0471-2725707 (M) 09387151681 

crskau@yahoo.co.in 


5 

Cassava 

Agronomy 

2005 

Indian Society of Agronomy, Indian Society for Plantation Crops, 

Indian Society of Seed Technology etc. 

216. Dr. V.R. BINDUMOLE 

31-05-1975 

Ph. D (Microbiology) 

Lecturer 

Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram 

Kerala, India 

Madhu Bhavan,Veliyanoor P.O, Vellanad Changa, 

Nedumangad-695 543Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

Madhu Bhavan,Veliyanoor P.O, VellanadChanga, 

Nedumangad-695 543Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2323040 (R) 0471 2802393 (M) 09447142727 

bindu2madhu@yahoo.com 

Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram 

5 


Microbiology 

2009 

- 

117


1. Name 















217. Mr. A. S. SABU 

25-05-1966 

Diploma in Agricultural Sciences 

Farm Superintend 



Staff Quarters No.2, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, 


Arimakkal House, Muttom P.O, Idukki (Dist), 

Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (M)09447450698 

sabuctcri@gmail.com 


12 

All Tuber Crops 

Management of Agricultural Farm 

- 

Kerala Agricultural Development Society 

218. Mr. C. S. SALIMON 

10-01-1961 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 

Mechanical Engineer 



Sravanam, Ayodhya Nagar, Sreekariyam, 


Chiramattayil, Ruby Nagar, Changanacherry P.O, 

Kottayam-686 103, Kerala, India 

(O) 0471 2598551 (R) 0471 2591148 (M) 09446473148 

- 


18 

- 

Mechanical Engineering 

- 

- 

118


List of Life Members Continues 

1. Dr. Ms. Abida Sultana 

Agricultural Research InstituteAcharya 

N. G. Ranga Agricutltural UniversityRajendra 

Nagar (PO), Hyderabad - 500 030 


2. Mr. Achyuta Rao Muppana 

301, (1 st floor), 30 th Main, 

10 th CrossSector-1, HSR Layout 

Bangalore – 560 034, Karnataka, India 

3. Dr. E. A. Ajav, 

Department of Agricultural engineeringGB Pant 

Univ. of Agric. & Tech,Pant Nagar- 263145 

Nainital District,Uttaranchal 

4. Mr. Ajay Kumar Nigam 

Junior Scientist, Department of Vegetables & 

Horticulture, JN Krishi Viswavidhyalaya, 

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India 

5. Dr. Ajit Mohan Topiwala 

16, Raj Mahal, III Floor, Sir MV Road, 

Andheri East, Maharashtra, India 

6. Dr. Alfred G.D. Dixon 

(Iita), C/o. L.W. Lambourn & Co.Carolyn House, 

26, Dingwall Road, Croydon Cr9 3 Ee, 

England, U.K. 

7. Dr. Andrew J. Graffham 

Post Harvest Technologist 

Natural Resources Institute, 35, Belmont Road 

GillinghamKent, ME7 5JB, England, U. K. 

8. Dr. Anilkumar,A. S. 

Siva Nivas, Mangalathukonam, Kattachalkuzhi, 

Balarampuram,Thiruvananthapuram 695 509, 

Kerala, India 

9. Dr. Arbind Kumar Sinha 

Flat No.405,Akanscha Urmila Palace,Khajpura, 

Ashokpuri, Patna, Bihar, India 

10. Ms. Asha S. Nayar 

TC 15/1886,Vazhuthacaud, 


11. Ms. Asha Vijayan 

Karthika, TC 3/2515(1)T.K.D. Road, East 

Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004, 

Kerala, India 

12. Mr. Ashithraj, N. 

Ph. D. Scholar, Department of Agronomy, 

College of Agriculture, Vellayani 

Thiruvananthapuram, 695 552, Kerala, India 

13. Dr. Behera, S. N. 

Director of Horticulture 


14. Dr. Bhat, P. S. 

Scientist (Agric. Entomology) 

NRC for Cashew, Puthur- 574 202, 

Dakshina Kannada Dist.,Karnataka, India 

15. Mrs. Bijaya Devi, A.K. 

Department of Horticulture, 

College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural 

University, Iroishemba, 

Imphal, Manipur- 795 004, India 

16. Dr. Bijendra Singh 

Assistant Plant Breeder,Vegetable Research 

Station,CS Azad University of Agriculture & 

Technology,Kalyanpur- 208 024, 

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 

17. Mr. Biju S, 

Sreepanchamam, Powdikkonam, 

Thiruvananthapuram 695 587,Kerala, India 

119


18. Dr. Bimal Chandra Kundu 

Scientific Officer,Tuber Crops Research Center, 

Regional Agriculture Research Station , 

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute , 

Jessore 7400, Bangladesh 

19. Dr. Chaudhari, P. P. 

Associate Research Scientist, 

Hill Millet Research Station, 

Navsari Agricultural University Krishi Vigyan 

Kendra, Gujarat- 394 730, India 

20. Mr. Chitharanjan, N. 

TC 14/405(1), Poonthi Road, Kumarapuram, 

Medical College P.O, 


21. Dr. Chowdhury, S.R. 

Senior Scientist (Crop Physiology) 

Water Technology Centre-ERNr. 

Nalco Nagar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 


22. Dr. Chubey, P.C. 

Scientist, Department of Vegetable Crops, 

College of Agriculture,JN Krishi Viswavidyalaya, 

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India 

23. Dr. Das, G. P. 

Tuber Crops Research Centre 

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute 

Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh 

24. Dr. David. B.V. 

Sun Agro Biotech, 3/340- Main Road, 

Mahanandapuram, Pokur, Chennai-600 116 


25. Mr. Deo Sankar 

Scientist, AICRP on Tuber Crops, 

SG, CARS, Kunhrawand,Jagdalpur, Baster, 

Chhattisgarh- 494 005, India 

26. Dr. Dev, G. 

Director, Potash & Phosphate Institute of 

Canada-India Programme, Sector 19, 

Dundahera,Delhi-Gurgaon Road, 

Gurgaon-122 001, Haryana, India 

27. Mr. Devendra Bhartia 

C/o. Bhartia Farms20, New Cotton Market, 

Nagpur- 440 018, Maharashtra, India 

28. Dr. Dhankhar, B. S. 

Assistant Director General (Vegetable Crops) 

Indian Council of Agricultural Research 

Krishi Bhavan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road., 

New Delhi 110 001, India 

29. Dr. Dileep Kumar Dora 

Tata Sahi Khurda, 

Puri District, Orissa, India 

30. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Tiwari 

Dt. Horticulture Officer, New Tehri, 

Garhwal- 249 148,Uttar Pradesh, India 

31. Dr Mr. Rahman, M. A. 

House No. 11-1-125,148/B Agha Pura, 

Hyderabad-500001, Andhra Pradesh, India 

32. Dr. Durga Prasad 

267/M, Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar, 

Hyderabad- 500038, Andhra Pradesh, India 

33. Mr. Eashwar Prasad 

Plantation House, Ratnagiri Road, 

Chikmagalur- 577 101, Karnataka, India 

34. Ms. Elsamma Joseph (Arackal) 

Infra White Hall, Flat No.3/C,K. C. Abraham 

Master Road, Panampilly Nagar, 

Cochin -682 036, Kerala, India 

35. Dr. Ezumah, H. C. (Iita) 

C/o. L.W. Lambourn & Co.Carolyn House 6, 

Dingwall Road, Croydon Cr9 3ee 

England, U.K. 

120


36. Dr. Fileiro, J. R. 

Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) (ICAR ) 

Research Complex for Goa,Ela, 

Old Goa 403402, Goa, India 

37. Ms. Geetha, S. 

Geetha Bhavan, TC5/1387, 

Peroorkada -695005, 

Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, India 

38. Dr. George Thottapilly 

Teekay Villa, P.O. Karoor,Via. Thazhekkad-680 

697 Trissur, Kerala, India 

39. Dr. Ghuman, B. S. 

609/27, KB-17, Sham Nagar,Ludhiana, 

Punjab, India 

40. Dr. Govindankutty, M. P. 

Principal Scientist (Retd), Pent House, 

C2 MGV Apartments, Krishna Nagar, 

Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 005, 

Kerala, India 

41. Mr. Harisankar. P. 

Prasanthy, Veazhapally, 

Changanassery 686 103, Kerala, India 

42. Mr. Harish Gupta 

G-159, Paschim Vihar, (Gee) 


43. Dr. Igbokewe, M.S. Assistant Director, 

National Root Crops Research Institute, 

Umudike, Pmb 7006, Umuahia, Nigeria 

44. Dr. Jairath, M. S. 

Economist – CIP, 

International Potato Centre, Pusa Campus, 

New Delhi 110012, India. 

45. Dr. Jaleel, M. M. 

Jamelath, Peris Road,Thycaud, 

Thiruvananthapuram 695014, Kerala, India 

46. Ms. Jayashree, G. 

Pokkad House, Chingoli, 

Alappuzha - 690532 Kerala, India 

47. Dr. Jean Pierre Guyot 

Head Centre De Montpellier Institut De 

Recherche Pour Les Développement, 911, 

Avenue Agropolis, Bp 5045, F-34032, 

Montpellier Cedex 1, France 

48. Ms. Jiji R. Nair 

Gouri Bhawan, KP II/ 134, Karikkakom, TVM 

Beach, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 017, Kerala, 

India 

49. Dr. Jill E. Wilson 

RotrepIra Ekona, Research Centre B.P. 25, 

Buea Cameroon, West Africa 

50. Mr. Joe Volkart, 

Planter, VIII/405, Tannomood Road, 

Nedunkandam- 685 553,Idukki, Kerala, India 

51. Dr. Khalilur Rahman Bhuiyan, M. D. 

Senior Scientific Officer, 

Tuber Crops Research Centre, 

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute 

(BARI), Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh 

52. Dr. Krishna Bhagavan, B.V. 

Horticultural Research Station, Pandirumamidi, 

Rampachodauaram, East Godavari Dt, 

Andhra Pradesh- 533 288, India 

53. Dr. Kusuma Kumari, B. S. 

Lecturer (Selection Grade), Keerthi, 

Pulamon,Kottarakara - 691531, 

Kerala, India 

121


54. Dr. Lal, S. S. 

Principal Scientist (Entomology), 

Division of Crop Protection, 

Indian Institute of Pulses Research, 

Kanpur- 208 024,Uttar Pradesh, India 

55. Ms. Lisha Vijayan 

Ananthapuri, Madavilakom, 

Sreekariyam 695 017, Kerala, India 

56. Dr. Mahabaleswar Hegde 

Agricultural Research Station, 

University of Agricultural Sciences,Ullal, 

Mangalore- 574159, Karnataka, India 

57. Dr. Maheshwari, S. K. 

Assistantt Professor (Plant Pathology) 

Faculty of Agrl/RRS, Wadura, Sopore-193 201, 

Kashmir, India 

58. Dr. Mangole Wilson 

Regional Agriculture Office, P.O. Box 13, 

Mbale, Uganda 

59. Ms. Manju, P. R. 

TC-13/1532/1Sreevalsam, 

Burma Road, Kumarapuram -695 011 , 


60. Dr. Mannan, M. A. 

C/3A, PNS Homes93, Shah Alibagh, 

Mirpur-1, Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh 

61. Dr. Marcio Carvalho Marques 

Cassava Programme – CIAT, 

Apartado Aereo 67-13, Cali, Colombia 

62. Dr. (Ms.) Mariam I. Mziray 

Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, 

Plant Protection Division, 

Dia Air Port Office, P.O. Box 9071, 

Dar-Es-Salam,Tanzania 

63. Dr. Masaru Yoshinaga 

National Agricultural Research Center for 

Kyushu Okinawa Region, 6651-2 Yokoichi, 

Miyakonojo Miyazzaki 885-0091, Japan 

64. Dr. Medhi, R.P. 

Director, NRC Orchids, Pakyang-737 106, 

Sikkim, India 

65. Ms. Meera Bai, M. 

JRM Balawan Nagar, Vallakadavu 


66. Dr. Misra, A. K. 

Department of Entomology,Rajendra Agriculural 

University, Pusa - 248 125, Samastipur, Bihar, India 

67. Dr. Mithra, S. S. 

Senior Agronomist (TC),Tirhut College of 

Agriculture, Rajendra Agricultural University 

Dholi, Muzaffurpur,Bihar, India 

68. Dr. Mohamed Yassim 

Assistant Professor (Entomology), 

43, Weaver’s Colony, P. N. Pudur, 

Coimbatore -641 041,Tamil Nadu, India 

69. Dr. Mohammed Yassin, M. 

Associate Professor (Agronomy), 

D3, Block II, Radha Apartments, P.N. Pudur, 

Coimbatore –641 041, Tamil Nadu , India 

70. Dr. Nair , R. V. , 

Kezhathil, GRA 169, Gowreeshapattom ,Pattom, 

Thiruvananthapuram –695 004 ,Kerala, India 

71. Mr. Nair, R. B. 

Lakshmi Vilasam,Balasubramania Koil Road, 

Jawahar Nagar , 


122


72. Dr. Nair, V. M. 

Lakshmi, TC3/2056LIC Road, Lakshmi Nagar, 

Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 004, 

Kerala, India 

73. Dr. Najeeb M.A. Nassar 

Full Professor , 

Departmento De Genetica E Morphologia 

Universidade De Brasilia , Caixa Postal 04477, 

Brazilia Cep 70919, Brazil 

74. Mr. Nandakishore R 

Bhagwat, Opp. Vitthal Mandir, 

At.P.O. Dapoli, Dist: Ratnagiri-415 712, 


75. Dr. Narasimha Murthy, G. 

Scientist (Horticulture), 

Horticultural Research Station,Kovvur, West 

Godavari Dt, Andra Pradesh- 534 350, India 

76. Mr. Naresh Talreja, 

Sukh Sagar, Maharani Lakshmi Bai Road, 

Parbhani -431 401, Maharashtra, India 

77. Mr. Navaneethan, S., 

46, Kulalar Street, Olagadom (P.O), Bhavani 

(TK), Erode District, Tamil Nadu - 638 314, India 

78. Dr. Navin Sharma, K. 

Hindustan Lever Ltd., Agribusiness, 1-10-8/6, 

Begumpet , Hyderabad-500 001, 


79. Dr. Ogundana, S. K. 

Professor of Microbiology, 

University of IleIfe Nigeria 

80. Dr. Pal, T.K. 

C/o PK Pal, Area Manager, 

WIPRO Infotech Group,SCO-427-428, Sector 

35C,Chandigarh-160 022, India 

81. Dr. Palaniswamy, V. 

Professor and Head,Tapioca and Castor 

Research Station, Yethapur, P.G. Palayam (P.O)- 

639 119, Salem District, India 

82. Mr. Pathak, M. S. 

Tapioca Products, PB No.16, 

Chalakkudi -680 307, Thrissur, Kerala, India 

83. Dr. Philip A. Loretan 

Tuskegee Institute, A1 36088, Albama, USA 

84. Dr. Pijush Kanti Mukherjee 

Sweet potato Scientist, 

International Potato Center,Pusa Campus, 

New Delhi -110 012, India 

85. Dr. Pillai, N. G. 

Apsara, Puthiyidam , Kayamgulam- 690 502 

Kerala, India 

86. Dr. Pranjal Borah 

Senior Scientist, 

Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural 

University ,Jorhat, 785 013, Assam, India 

87. Dr. Pranoth Kumar, R. 

Senior Scientist (Agriculture Extension), 

Regional Centre of CTCRI, 

Bhubaneswar -695 019, Orissa, India 

88. Dr. Prasad, S. M. 

Associate Professor (Plant Pathology) 

Ranchi Agricultural College, Birsa Agricultural 

University, Kanke, Ranchi- 834 006, Jharkhand , India 

89. Dr. Rabindran, R. 

Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, 

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 

Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India 

90. Dr. Radhika, V. S. 

Lekshmi, Kalpaka Lane,Survey School Road, 

Peroorkada (P.O), 

Thiruvananthapuram-695 005, Kerala , India 

123


91. Dr. Raja, K.C.M. 

Karunyam, House No. XI/609, P.O: Lakkidi, 


92. Dr. Ram Kumar, K. V. 

Senior Scientist (Extension) 

National Dairy Research Institute 

Karnal 132 001, Haryana, India 

93. Ms. Rekha, S. 

Gowri Bhawan Eruva East (P.O) Kayankulam, 

Kollam- 690 502 

Kerala, India 

94. Dr. Robert Asiedu, 

TRIPPInternational Institute of Tropical 

Agriculture,Oyo Road, Pmb 5320, Ibadan, Nigeria 

95. Mr. Roshan, C. J. 

Chittalappally House 

Elthuruthu (P.O), Thrissur-680 611 

Kerala, India 

96. Dr. Sabyasachi Rath 

Associate Director of Research OUAT, 

Semiliguda- 2081, Chintamaniswar, 

Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India 

97. Dr. Sachin Tendulkar, K. 

Professor (Horticulture) 

University of Agriculture Science 

Dharwad- 580 005, Karnataka, India 

98. Dr. Sahu, A. K. 

Research Associate (PHYTONET), 

Regional Centre of CTCRI, Dumduma HBC 

(P.O), Bhubaneswar -751 019, Orissa, India 

99. Dr. Sandhya, C. 

Vinayaka, TC24/356, Model School Road 

Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram 675 014, Kerala, 

India 

100. Dr. Santha, P. 

Kamini Dresses, TC 15/652-2, Vazhuthacaud, 

Thycaud- 695 014, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala, 

India 

101. Dr. Saraswathi, T. 

Assistant Professor (Horticulture), 

Tapioca & Castor Research Station, 

Yethapur - 636 119, PG Palayam, 

Attur Taluk, Salem Dist ,Tamil Nadu, India 

102. Dr. Saritha, T. S. 

Lakshmi Sree, Ooruttambalam (P.O) 

Thiruvananthapuram -695 507,Kerala, India 

103. Dr. Satyanarayana 

Horticulturist,PWD Qtr. No. 3, Rajendranagar- 

500 030 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India 

104. Dr. Selvasundaram, R. P. 

Palaniappa Gounder Sago Factory, 

Reghupathi Naicker Palayam,Moolapalayam 

P.O., Erode Dt., Tamil Nadu, India 

105. Mr. Sengottayan, P. 

President, Attur Sago & Starch Manufacturing 

Society , Attur-636 102, 

Salem Dt., 


106. Dr. Shahul Hameed, 

Associate Professor, 

College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural 

University, Vellayani P.O, 

Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522 Kerala, India 

107. Dr. Sheriful Alam 

Junior Agronomist, AICRP (TC) 

Department of Horticulture , 

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -785 013, 

Assam, India 

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108. Dr. Singh, R. N. 

Professor (Plant Pathology) 

N. D. University of Agriculture and Technology 

Kumarganj, Faizabad- 224 229, Uttar Pradesh, India 

109. Ms. Sobhana, S. 

Department of Agronomy, 

College of Agriculture (KAU),Vellayani, 


110. Ms. Sree Lekha 

T.C 17/2171, Nandanam, Sai Ram Road, 

Poojappura (P.O),Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 

India 

111. Ms. Sreeja, P. 

Agricultural Officer,Chittanjoor, 

Arthat, Thrissur - 680521, Kerala, India 

112. Ms. Sreerekha, V. R. 

EKRA-11, Sreerekha, Kariyam, 

Powdikonam,Thiruvananthapuram- 695 587, 

Kerala, India 

113. Dr. Stephan Winter 

Head, Plant Virus Department 

German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell 

Cultures 

C/o BBA Messeweg 11/12 

Braunschweig 38104, Germany 

114. Mr. Sundaresan, G. 

Tuber Crops Corporation of India 

Anchal- 695 306, Kollam Dt, 

Kerala, India 

115. Dr. Sunita Kushwah 

C/O Kaushlesh Kushwaha, 

Village-Berwan meerchhpar, Post-Deoria, 

Dist-Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, India 

116. Ms. Suryakumari, S. 

Assistant Horticulturist 

Regional Agricultural Research Station 

Lam Farm, LamGunture Dist, 


117. Dr. Thote, A. N. 

15, Samarath Shree Nagar Garkhod West, 

Aurangabad- 431 005 


118. Ms. Thushara, P. 

Padijatte Moolankara, Asramom, 

Kollam-691 002 ,Kerala, 

India 

119. Dr. Usha Rana 

Department of Plant Pathology, 

CSK Himachal Pradesh Krisghi Viswa vidhyalaya 

Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176 061, India 

120. Dr. Vasudevan, K. 

Saradha Vilas, Near PWD Office, 

Irinjalakuda- 680 121, Kerala, India 

121. Dr. Venkatesan, S. 

Professor and Head, 

Tapioca and Castor Research Station, 

Yethapur, P.G. Palayam (P.O)- 636 119, 

Salem Dt. ,Tamil Nadu, India 

122. Dr. Venkita Rao 

12-3-18 Mariana Vari St., 

Samalkot -533 440, 

East Godavari Dt,Andhra Pradesh , 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- 14 th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Root Crops 2006 

16. ISRTC Symposium: Abstracts: 14 th 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


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

SI No. Event Venue Year and Date 

1. 

2. 

3. 

First National Symposium on 

Root Crops 

Fourth Workshop of AICRP on 

TC 

Fifth Workshop of AICRP on TC 

Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

Central Tuber Crops 

Research Institute, 


Kerala, India 

Kerala Agricultural 

University, Vellanikkara, 

Trissur, Kerala, India 

04-05 September 1975 

06-08 September 1975 

08-10 March 1979 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Sixth Workshop of AICRP on TC 

Colloquium on N and K Nutrition 

on Tuber Crops 

Seventh Workshop of AICRP on 

TC 

RAU, Dholi, Bihar, India 




Kerala, India 




Kerala, India 

1982 

29 June 1983 

07-09 November 1983 

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7. 

8. 

9. 

National Symposium on 

Production and Utilization of 

Tropical Tuber Crops 

Eighth Workshop of AICRP on 

TC 

Nineth Workshop of AICRP on 

TC 




Kerala, India 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi 

Viswavidyalay, Kalyani, 

Nadia, West Bengal, 

India 

Assam Agricultural 

University, Jorhat, 

Assam, India 


17-19 February 1986 

08-10 April 1987 

10. 

Tenth Workshop of AICRP on 

TC 

Andhra Pradesh 

Agricultural University, 

Hyderabad, Andhra 


13-15 March 1989 

11. 

National Symposium on Recent 

Advances in Production and 

Utilization of Tropical Tuber 

Crops 


Kerala, India 


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12. 

Group Discussion cum 

Workshop of AICRP on TC 

Dapoli, Maharashtra, 

India 

21-23 October 1991 

13. 

14. 

Second Group Meeting of 

AICRP on TC 

First International Symposium on 

“Tropical Tuber Crops: Problems, 

Prospects and Future Strategies” 




Kerala, India 


Kerala, India 



15. 

Third Group Meeting of AICRP 

on TC 

Tamil Nadu Agricultural 

University, Coimbatore, 


04-06 October 1995 

16. 

Second International Meet on 

“Tropical Tuber Crops in Food 

Security and Nutrition” 

(IMOTUC 1996) 


Kerala, India 

December 09-12 1996 

17. 

Fourth Group Meeting of AICRP 

on TC 




Kerala, India 

30 September - 1 October 1997 

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18. 

Fifth Group Meeting of AICRP 

on TC 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi 

Viswavidyalay, Kalyani, 

Nadia, West Bengal, 

India 


19. 

20. 

21. 

International Symposium on 

Tropical Root and Tuber crops 

(ISOTUC III) 

Sixth Group Meeting of AICRP 

on TC 

Seventh National Seminar on 

Advances in coastal agriculture 

and value addition from 

national perspectives 


Kerala, India 

ACTRI (IGAU), Jagdalpur, 

Chhattisgarh, India 

Central Plantation Crops 


Kasargode, Kerala, 

India 

19-22 January 2000 

03-04 October 2001 

21-24 January 2004 

22. 

Seventh Group Meeting of 

AICRP on TC 




Kerala, India 

24-25 May 2004 

23. 

National Symposium cum Exhibition on 

Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability 

in Coastal Agro-ecosystem 

Central Tuber Crops Research 

Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, 

Kerala, India 

09-11 June 2004 

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24. 

National Seminar on Root and 

Tuber Crops : (NSRTC 1) 

Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 

India 

29-31 October 2004 

25. 

National Seminar on 

achievements and Opportunities 

in Post Harvest Management 

and Value Addition in Root and 

Tuber Crops (NSRTC 2) 




Kerala, India 

19-20 July 2005 

26. 

Eighth National Seminar on 

“Strategies for improved 

farming and ecological security 

of coastal region” by ISCAR 




Kerala, India 

21-24 December 2005 

27. 

28. 

Eighth Biennial Group Meeting 

of AICRP on TC 

14 th Triennial Symposium of 

the International Society for 

Tropical Root Crops. Root and 

Tubers for sustainable 

Development Issues and 

Strategies 

NDUAT, Kumarganj, 

Faizabad 


Kerala, India 

04-06 May 2006 


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29. 

Ninth Biennial Group Meeting 

of AICRP on TC 

Navsari Agricultural 

University, Navsari, 

Gujarat, India 

21-23 December 2007 

31. 

National Seminar on 

Amorphophallus: Innovative 

Technologies 

Bihar Veterinary College, 

Patna, Bihar, India 

19-20 July 2008 

32. 

Colloquium on Tropical Tuber 

Crops R&D: Experiences and 

Expectations 



Trivandrum 

05 February 2009 

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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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INDIAN SOCIETY FOR ROOT CROPS 

(Regd. No. 28113/75) 

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 : isrc_ctcri@yahoo.com 

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 1 st April and ends on 31 st 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.


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.


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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