Plant Breeding, Genetics & Crop Improvement | Crop Improvement Strategies | Advanced Agricultural Science Book

Dr. Sujata Das is a Sugarcane Breeder working under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Sugarcane at the Sugarcane Research Station, Nayagarh, Odisha, under the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar. She holds a B.Sc. (Ag.) and M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Breeding and Genetics from OUAT, Bhubaneswar, and a Ph.D. in Botany from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. She began her career in 2015 as Assistant Professor-cum-Breeder at RRTTS, Dhenkanal, and later served as a Breeder under AICRP on MULLaRP at RRTTS, Keonjhar from 2016 to 2025. Her research experience spans crop improvement and genetic analysis, with a current focus on sugarcane varietal development. Dr. Das has published numerous research papers, book chapters, and articles in national and international forums. She is a life member of several scientific societies and a recipient of the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award at the ICAR-sponsored International Conference CITAAS 2024. Her work is dedicated to enhancing sugarcane productivity and sustainability through advanced breeding approaches.

Asst. prof. Dr. Kiran is teaching Graduates and Post Graduates for the last 10 years and presently Head of Department of Botany in Shree Krishna Mahavidhyla, Govindgarh, Jaipur. She is M.Sc. in botany. She was awarded Doctoral Degree in Science by the B. N. University, Udaipur on In Vitro Study of Spices for their Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties. She has published 2 research paper in reputed peer reviewed national ana international journal. She has presenting Poster entitled In Vitro study of Indian spices on hypoglycemic activity in International Conference on Photobiology, Phytochemistry and Biotechnology. She has also published Abstract on In Vitro study of Indian spices on hypoglycemic activity in the international conference on ICPPP- 2019. She participated in published patent on AI BASED- CROP DISEASE PREDICTION DEVICE. She attended many national and international seminar and webinar.

Dr. Chhaya K. Bhalshankar is presently working as an Assistant Professor and Head of Department of Botany at AJMVPS's New Arts, Commerce and Science College Shevgaon, Dist-Ahilyanagar Maharashtra with over 28 years of teaching experience. She has completed her Master's Degree in Botany, B.Ed. and PhD from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra Dr. C. K. Bhalshankar is an accomplished academician and edited two books. She has also contributed significantly to research. 21 research papers have been presented in international conferences and seminars also published 21 research papers in reputed national and international journals. She has successfully completed two minor Research Projects sanctioned by UGC and has actively organized various workshops and seminars. She also serves as a member of CDC and NSS program officer at college, Contributing to academic development. Dr. Bhalshankar has mentored and inspired students in the field of Botany and continues to contribute academic excellence.

*Dr. Madhukar D. Ahire* is presently serving as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany at MGV’s Arts, Science and Commerce College (Autonomous), Manmad (Nashik), with over 31 years of rich teaching experience. He has completed his Master’s Degree in Botany from the University of Pune, along with a B.Ed. from KTHM College, Nashik, and obtained his Ph.D. from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar. Dr. Ahire is an accomplished academician and author, having written two reference books and two textbooks in the field of Botany. He has also contributed significantly to research, with 12 research papers published in reputed national and international journals. He has successfully completed a Minor Research Project sanctioned by UGC and has actively organized various workshops and seminars. In addition, he serves as a member of the Board of Studies at the college level, contributing to academic development and curriculum design. Dr. Ahire has mentored and inspired numerous students in the field of Botany and continues to contribute to academic excellence.