(B) Guided 6 M.Sc.(Ag.) students at NDUAT, Faizabad and 15 M.Sc.(Ag.) and 5 Ph.D. Students at CSAUA&T, Kanpur.

(C) Seed Production Experience:

Produced/supervised the nucleus, breeder and foundation seed production of wheat, forages, different pulse crops, bajra and jowar.

(D) Special Qualifications and Experiences:

(a) Attended Summer Institute on “Recent Advances in Plant Tissue Culture” sponsored by I.C.A.R. held at Department of Genetics, H.A.U. Hissar from June 3 to June 30, 1982.

(b) Worked as Secretary, Departmental book club, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding from January 6, 1981 to June 17, 1988.

(c) Worked as Seminar Organizer in the Departmental Seminars from July 1981 to June 1988.

(d) Participated in various All India Wheat, Maize, Pulses and Rice Research Workers Workshops from 1984 till date.

(e) Worked as Pulse Breeder for two years w.e.f. 29.10.85 to August 1987.

(f) Worked as Programme Leader, I.F.A.D. funded I.C.A.R./I.R.R.I. Collaborative Rainfed Upland Rice Project from September 1987 to 17.6.1988.

(g) Worked as Associate Director, R.R.S. Madhurikund, Mathura w.e.f. 6.6.1989 to 7.7.1990 and 18.6.1991 to 9.11.1991.

(h) Participated in Western Regional Training Programme on NARP Objectives held at Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus from November 12 to 14, 1990.

(i) Looked after the affairs of Non-plan Paddy Scheme from July 1992 to December 1992.

(j) Working as Professor of the Department w.e.f. 9.11.1991 and managed the work of Education Scheme w.e.f. 31.7.1992 to October 2000 and All India Coordinated Pulses Improvement Project, Bharari, Jhansi w.e.f. 31.7.1992 to September 1996.

(k) Attended Workshop cum Training on “Application of Phytotronics in Agriculture” at NPF, IARI, New Delhi from Nov. 16 to 21, 1998.

(l) Partipated in Nodal Officers’ Workshop of Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business held at MANAGE, Hyderabad from Feb. 11 to 13, 2003.

(m) Participated in Agriculture Summit 2005 held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi from April 9 to 10, 2005.

(n) Participated in Seminar on “Economic Growth & National Integration” at New Delhi on September 2, 2005.

(o) Participated in Computer Course Basic Windows MS Office of three-month duration.

(p) Worked as Chancellor nominated, Vice-chancellors nominated and Directors nominated expert at various Selection/Assessment Committees, Project Evaluation Committees.

(q) Worked as Co-chairman of technical sessions of various International and National Symposia, Seminars and Workshops.

(r) Working as an External Examiner of B.Sc.(Ag.), M.Sc.(Ag.) and Ph.D. in different Universities/Institutions.

(E) Honors, Awards, Membership of Professional Societies etc. :

(a) Honors and Awards:

(1) Received VIJAY SHREE AWARD alongwith certificate of excellence from India International Friendship Society on September 2, 2005 at New Delhi.

(2) Received GLORY OF INDIA AWARD alongwith certificate of excellence from India International Friendship Society on March 5, 2006 at New Delhi.

(3) Received ICAR Merit Scholarship @ Rs. 100/- per month for three years during B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. Studies.

(4) Stood first in order of merit in University in B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. Examinations.

(5) Received following Medals for various distinctions achieved during B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. Studies:

(i) Sri Sita Ram Jai Puria Gold Medal for obtaining highest marks in B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. Examinations.

(ii) Chancellor’s Bronze Medal for two best B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. students of University.

(iii) Damle Memorial Gold Medal for best B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. student in Botany.

(iv) Irwin Gold Medal for best B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. student.

(v) Tulsa Devi Silver Medal for best B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. student in Botany.

(vi) Sukhbir Sinha Silver Medal for best B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. student.

(vii) Harcourt Butler Silver Medal for best B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. student.

(6) Received following Book Awards for obtaining highest marks in various subjects during B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. and M.Sc.(Ag.) studies:

(i) B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons:
Soils, Fertilizers and Manures (1970)
Genetics and Plant Breeding (1971)
Agronomy (1971)
Plant Pathology (1972)
Agricultural Extension (1972)
Dairying (1972)
Pomology (1972)
Dairy Chemistry & Animal Nutrition (1972)

(ii) M.Sc.(Ag.):
Genetics and Plant Breeding (1973)
Genetics and Plant Breeding (1974)

(7) Stood first in order of merit in University in the subject in M.Sc.(Ag.) studies.

(8) Received Junior Research Fellowship of C.S.I.R. @ Rs. 400/- per month for about 45 days at the then National Botanic Gardens, Lucknow.

(b) Membership of Professional Societies:
(i) Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, IARI, New Delhi.
(ii) Journal of Farm Sciences.
(iii) Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists.
(iv) Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development.
(v) Fellow, Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
(vi) Elected Member of the Executive Committee of Indian Society of
Agricultural Biochemists for three years (2004-2006)
(vii) Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Farm Sciences
(viii) Associate Editor of Editorial Board, Journal of Farm Sciences w.e.f.
July, 2004

(F) Positions held so far :

(a) Worked as Junior Scientist/Assistant Professor at C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur developed eight strains of Wheat suitable for different agro-ecological conditions (K 7931, K 7932 and K 7933 for Rainfed, K 7934, K 7935 and K 7936 for Normal sown irrigated, and K 7937 and K 7938 for Late sown) which were fed in Initial Evaluation Trials of All India Coordinated Wheat Improvement Project.

(b) Worked as Assistant Professor of Genetics at N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad developed very good breeding material of Wheat for different agro-ecological conditions of Eastern U.P. viz., Rainfed, Subnormal, Diara land, Usar lands, low land (late sown) etc. As Principal Investigator submitted an ad-hoc research scheme entitled, “Breeding high yielding varieties of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em. Thell.) possessing resistance to foliar diseases and suited to Eastern U.P. condition” for consideration of ICAR, New Delhi.

(c) Worked as Associate Professor of Plant Breeding developed strains of major Rabi and Kharif crops for Agra Division in addition to nucleus, breeder and foundation seed production and extension activities. Submitted ad-hoc scheme of hybrid seed production.

(d) Working as Professor, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, developing strains of Pulses Crops Particularly gram and arhar and worked in various committees constituted by the Vice Chancellor such as Selection committees, Admission committees, Mess committee, Publication committees, University Disciplinary committee, Review committee of ad-hoc research projects, Research programme monitoring committee, Purchase committees, Auction committees, Enquiry committees etc. besides various other assignments given by the Vice-chancellor from time to time.

(e) Worked as Chief Personnel Officer of University from 24.4.95 to 02.6.97.

(f) Working as Director Placement of University w.e.f. 30.12.2000 till date.

(g) Worked as Head, Department/College of Agri Business Management w.e.f. 3.4.2002 to 2.1.2004.

(h) Worked as Nodal Officer, Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Training Centre Cell w.e.f. 27.6.2002 to 11.2.2004.

(i) Worked as Coordinator, Deptt. of Biotechnology w.e.f. September, 2003 to December, 2003.

(j) Working as Head - Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding w.e.f. May, 2007.


8. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

(A) Thesis/Dissertation:

1. Ram Krishna (1974). Fractional diallel analysis in F3 generation in gram
(Cicer arietinum L.). M.Sc.(Ag.) Thesis, Kanpur University, Kanpur.

2. Ram Krishna (1982). Behavior of new strains of spring wheat for their genetic parameters. Ph.D. Thesis, C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur.

(B) Published Research Papers:

1. Ram, K., R. Krishna, Y.S. Chauhan and R.P. Katiyar (1976). Partial diallel analysis in the F3 generation of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncca L. Czern & Coss). Indian J. agric. Sci. 46 (5): 229-32.

2. Krishna, R., R.P. Katiyar ana Z. Ahmad (1979). Fractional diallel analysis for combining ability in bengal gram (Cicer aretinum L.). Indian J. Genet. 39 (2):171-77.

3. Krishna, R. (1981). Genetic and breeding aspects of salt tolerance in wheat (Triticum oestivum L. em. Thell). Magazine College of Agriculture, N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad. III (1981-82):27-29.

4. Krishna, R. and D.M. Maurya (1986). Status and constraints of pulse production in Eastern U.P. Seeds & Farms XIII (4):13-14.

5. Khan, A.A., R. Krishna and A.B. Abidi (1987). Genetic divergence in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Narendra Deva J. Agric. Res. 4 (1): 35-41.

6. Krishna, R. and D.M. Maurya (1987). Technology for increasing pulses production of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Seeds and Farms XIII (8):13-17.

7. Krishna R. and D.M. Maurya (1987). Increasing summer moong production in Uttar Pradesh. Indian Farming XXXVII (4):25.

8. Krishna, R. and A.A. Khan (1991). Genetic variability and heritability for quality traits in chickpea. Indian J. agric. Biochem. 4 (1 & 2):97-98.

9. Krishna, R. and Z. Ahmad (1992). Heterosis for yield components and developmental traits in spring wheat. Genetika 24 (2):122-32.

10. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1992). In vitro morphogenic studies in sugarcane. Indian J. agric. Biochem. 5 (1 & 2):1-13.

11. Dwivedi, D.K., R. Krishna and D.M. Maurya (1992). Genetics of harvest index, grain and biological yield in bread wheat. Narendra Deva J. Agric Res. 7 (1).

12. Krishna, R. and Z. Ahmad (1993). Impact of plant height on productivity in spring wheat. Genetika, 25 (1):77-83.

13. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1993). Bibliography of tissue culture research work done on sugarcane in India. Bhartiya Sugar 18 (11): 43-44.

14. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1993). Nucleic acids and protein content during plant regeneration in sugarcane. Adv. Pl. Biotech. Biochem. (Eds. Lodha, M.L., Mehta, S.L., Ramgopal, S. and G.P. Srivastava), Indian Soc. Agril. Biochemists, Kanpur, India, pp. 111-12.

15. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1994). Tissue culture for pure and disease-free production in sugarcane. Indian Sugar 42 : 847-48.

16. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1995). Role of tissue culture in sugarcane seed management. Adv. Agric. Res( India) 3:199-207.

17. Gupta, S.K. and R. Krishna (1995). Genetic variability and heritability for quality traits in bengal gram. Indian J. Agric. Biochem. 8 (1 & 2):66-67.

18. Gupta, S.K. and R. Krishna (1996). Genetic analysis of yield and its components in bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.). Indian J. Pulses Res. & Dev.

19. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1997). Yield comparison in sugarcane crop raised from conventional and mericlone derived seed cane. Indian Sugar 47:617-21.

20. Krishna R. and R. Nath (1998). Biotechnology and crop improvement. Yojana 42 (7):38.

21. Kumar, A., R. Krishna and S.K. Chaturvedi (1998). Genetic divergence in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Indian J. Genet. 28 (3):337–42.

22. Kumar, A. and R. Krishna (1998). Heritability and genetic advance in gram (Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes of diverse origin. Indian J. agric. Sci. 68 (11): 747-49.

23. Lal, D., R. Krishna and G. Singh (2000). Genetic divergence in Chickpea. Indian J. Pulses Res. & Dev.

24. Yadav, R.K. and R. Krishna (2000). Stability analysis for some quality traits in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Indian J. agric. Biochem. 13 (1-2):50-51.

25. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (2000). Synthetic seeds: a new revolution in biotechnology. Adv. Plant Sci. Res. 11:50-55.

26. Singh, A.P., R. Krishna, R. Kumar and N.P. Singh (2001). Assaying divergence in lentil (Lens culinaris Medic). Crop Res. 22 (3):469-73.

27. Gupta, S., R. Krishna and Z. Ahmad (2001). Estimating gene effects for grain attributes in oat (Avena sativa L.) by different diallel models tested over environments. J. Genet. & Breed. 55:17-20.

28. Singh, G., H.C. Singh, R. Krishna and S.K. Singh (2001). Genetic divergence in Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench. Ann. Agric. Res. 22 (2):229-31.

29. Singh, N.P., R. Krishna and R. Kumar (2001). An assay of effects of different traits on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) grain yield. Ann. Agric. Res. 22 (4) :564-69.

30. Mishra, R., N. Lal, B. Gupta and R. Krishna (2002). Phytotoxic effects of lead on biomass and photosynthetic pigments in gram (Cicer arietinum L.) Indian J. agric. Biochem. 14:In Press.

31. Kumar, R., A. Singh, A.S. Rathi and R. Krishna (2002). Genetic divergence in relation to breeding for grain yield in urdbean (Vigna mungo L. Hepper). Legume Res. 25 (2):109-12.

32. Singh, A.P., R. Kumar, R. Krishna, S.K. Tiwari and V.K. Yadav (2003). Dissecting association in Lentil grown in tropical zone. Environment and Ecology 21 (1) : 186-90

33. Singh, A.P., Ram Krishna, R. Kumar and N.P. Singh (2004). Genetical studies for some quality traits in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medick L.). Indian J. Agric. Biochem 17 (1): 47-48


(C) Presented Research Papers:

1. Krishna, R. (1984). Selection parameters in relation to productivity in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Proc. Natl. Sem. on Pulses held at JNKVV, Jabalpur from May 19 to 21.

2. Krishna, R. and R.P. Singh (1986). Pulses production constraints in Eastern U.P. Natl. Sem. on Pulses Production constraints in Uttar Pradesh held at DPR, Kanpur from Feb. 22-24.

3. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1993). Plant regeneration from callus in sugarcane: quantitative variation in nucleic acids and protein content. Intl. Conf. on Biotech in Agri. and Forestry held at IARI, New Delhi, Abstt. p. 46.

4. Krishna, R. and N. Lal (1993). In vitro methods for germplasm collection in field: progress and prospects. Intl. Conf. on Biotech in Agri. and Forestry held at IARI, New Delhi, Abstt. p. 74.

5. Gupta, S.K. and R. Krishna (1996). Genetic variability in some quantitative characters and scope for improvement in bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.). Natl. Symp. on Genet. and Pl. Breed Res. Present status and future strategies held at MPKVV., Rahuri, Ahmednagar (Maharastra) from Jan. 29 to 31, Abstt. pp. 111-12.

6. Gupta, S.K. and R. Krishna (1996). Genetic divergence for traits related to productivity and quality in bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.). Natl. Symp. on Genet. and Pl. Breed Res.:Present status and future strategies held at MPKVV, Rahuri, Ahmednagar (Maharastra) from Jan. 29 to 31, Abstt. pp. 113-14.

7. Gupta, S.K. and R. Krishna (1996). Variability in some metric traits related to quality and productivity in bengal gram (Cicer arietinum L.). Symp. on Plant Sci. Res.:Present status and future challenges held at CCSHAU, Hisar (Haryana) from April 2 to 3, Abstt. pp. 75-76.

8. R. Krishna and R. Kumar (1998). Biomarkers for crop improvement. Natl. Symp. on Res. and Edn. in Agril. Biochem. in the next century and Adv. in green vegetation and leaf protein Res. held at GAU, Anand, Abstt. p. 14.

9. R. Krishna (1998). Host Plant Resistance: A component of Integrated Pest Management. Intl. Conf. on Pest and Pesticide Management for sustainable Agriculture held at CSAUAT, Kanpur, Abstt. p. 74.

10. Singh, V.S., K. Shanker and R. Krishna (1998). Screening of sorghum genotypes for their reaction to stem borer and shootfly. Intl. Conf. on Pest and Pesticide Management for sustainable Agriculture held at CSAUAT, Kanpur, Abstt. p. 64.

11. R. Krishna (1999). Management and utilization of local varieties in field crops. Presented in the Workshop/Seminar on Natural Resource Management held at CSAUAT, Kanpur on June 29 & 30.

12. Kumar, R. and R. Krishna (2000). Molecular diagnostics for quality improvement. Natl. Symp. on Emerging trends in Agril. Biochem.-Regulation of metabolic pathways for crop improvement held at CSAUAT, Kanpur, Abstt. p. 18.

13. Yadav, R.K., R.R. Gupta and R. Krishna (2000). Heterosis and combining ability estimates in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Natl. Sem. on Oilseeds and Oils Res. and Dev. Needs in the Millennium held at TNAU, Coimbatore Abstt. p. 15.

14. Yadav, R.K. and R. Krishna (2000). Genetics of quality characters and related components in Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Natl. Symp. on Emerging trends in Agril. Biochem.-Regulation of metabolic pathways for crop improvement held at CSAUAT, Kanpur, Abstt. p 57.

15. Krishna, R. and R.K. Yadav (2000). Sustaining the plant biodiversity. Presented in Workshop on Conservation of Biodiversity and Community Participation held at New Delhi from March 14 to 15.

16. Kumar, B., R. Krishna and R. Kumar (2001). Heterosis and inbreeding depression in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.). Presented in Diamond Jubilee Symp. of Indian Soc. of Genet. and Pl. Breed. held at IARI, New Delhi from Feb. 20 to 23.


(D) Popular Publications:

1. Krishna, R. (1979). About the Gene. Magazine College of Agriculture, N.D. University of Agri. & Tech., Faizabad. II (1978-79):52.

2. Krishna, R. (1980). Role of Genetics in Modern World. Magazine College of Agriculture, N.D. University of Agri. & Tech., Faizabad. II (1979-80): 14-15.

3. Krishna, R. (1980). Asinchit Kshetron Ke Liye Manava Nirmit Anna-Triticale. Magazine College of Agriculture, N.D. University of Agri. & Tech., Faizabad. II (1979-80):4-6 (Hindi Section).

4. Krishna, R. (1982). Asinchit Kshetron Ke Liye Manava Nirmit Anna-Triticale. Dainik Patrika Amrit Prabhat (Gramanchal Visheshank), Dec. 4.

5. Krishna, R. (1983). Cell Culture in Agriculture. Magazine College of Agriculture, N.D. University of Agri. & Tech., Faizabad. V (1982-83): 9-11.

6. Krishna, R. (1983). Uttar Bharat Ke Liye Dhan-Gehun Fasal Chakra Mein Gehun Utpadan Ki Taknik. Magazine College of Agriculture, N.D. University of Agri. & Tech., Faizabad. V (1982-83): 32-36 (Hindi Section).

7. Krishna, R. (1983). Uttar Bharat Ke Liye Dhan-Gehun Fasal Chakra Mein Gehun Utpadan Ki Rananiti. Fasal Sandesh.

8. Krishna, R. (1984). Dhan-Gehun Fasal Chakra Mein Gehun Utpadan Ki Rananiti. Gandak Pariyojana (Rabi issue).

9. Krishna, R. (1984). Gehun Ki Adhik Paidawar Kaisey ? Directorate of Extension, N.D. Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Faizabad.

10. Krishna, R. (1985). Gehun Ki Ashatit Prajatiyan. Krishi Vigyan Patrika (Rabi Ank), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sultanpur.

11. Singh, K.P. and R. Krishna (1993). Zaid Mein Mung Evam Urd Ki Kheti. Samagra Vikas (Zaid Vishesank) Feb. pp. 14-18.

12. Gupta, R.R., C. N. Chaubey and R. Krishna (1993). Chena (Jethi Sawan) Ka Adhik Utpadan. Samagra Vikas (Zaid Visheshank) Feb. pp. 17-18.

13. Singh K.P. and R. Krishna (1993). Soyabean Ki Kheti Se Duna Labh. Samagra Vikas (May-June) pp. 42-45.

14. Singh K.P. and R. Krishna (1993). Dalahani Fasalon Ke Utpadan Mein Rhizobium Jivaruon Ka Mahatva. Samagra Vikas (May- June) pp. 57-58.

15. Singh V.S. and R. Krishna (1996). Jowar Ka Utpadan Kaisey Barhayen? Bulletin (12 pages) Published by Deptt. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, C.S. Azad, Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Kanpur.

16. Krishna, R. (1997). Application of Sciences in Agriculture. Presented at the Science day (Feb 28). Celebration held at C. S. Azad Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Kanpur.

17. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1997). Nai Vidhi Sey Beej Ganna Ugayen. Ganna Masik (April issue) pp. 13-15.

18. Gupta, R.R. and R. Krishna (1997). Scenario of small millets production and future strategies for more production in U.P. Presented in Natl. Sem. on Small Millets held at TNAU, Coimbatore from April 23 to 24.

19. Gupta, R.R., H.S. Tripathi and R. Krishna (1997). Status of castor production, constraints and future priorities for high productivity in U.P. Presented at All India Castor Research Workers Group Meet held at DOR, Hyderabad from May 26 to 29.

20. Lal, N. and R. Krishna (1997). Ab Beej Ganna Yon Payen. Kheti (June Issue) pp. 21-22.


(E) Radio & T.V. Talks:

Delivered several radio and T.V. talks on general agriculture and cultivation of wheat, rice, pulses, oilseeds etc. from Akashvani Gorakhpur, Akashvani Mathura and Akashvani & Doordarshan Lucknow since 1982 till date.

Dr. Ram Krishna Professor