Anandhan Tamilselvan

Enthusiastic and inventive Plant Breeder with a Doctoral degree in Plant Breeding and Genetics and having more than eight years of hands-on experience in crop improvement and genetic research. Aspiring to a challenging position where I can leverage my expertise in developing high-yielding crop varieties using advanced breeding techniques and biotechnology. Dedicated to boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability while spearheading innovative research and development initiatives that directly benefit the farming community.

Diligent and accomplished plant breeder experienced in rice research and technological aspects which includes pre-breeding, line development, hybridization and DNA profiling by gel electrophoresis methods, enzymatic studies. Adepts in identifying drought tolerant line, improving Phosphorous use efficiency, root anatomical study, image analysis and quality analysis to develop the climate smart rice in India. Proficient in investigating the relationship studies between root parameters, physiological and biochemical traits in relation to drought tolerance and confirmation with DNA marker association studies. Knowledge of laboratory protocols, bioinformatics and analytical instrumentation. Assistant Professor with 8 years of experience successfully contributing to paddy breeding and curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement. Enthusiastic Assistant Professor well-versed in plant breeding teaching methods and paddy breeding. Known for providing great support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success. Assistant Professor with 8 years of experience successfully contributing to paddy breeding and curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement.

• Dr. M. Raveendran, Professor, Centre for Plant Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India., raveendrantnau@gmail.com, +91-9842181968
• Dr. S.V. Krishna Jagadish, Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, 3706 Throckmorton PSC, 1712 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66506, kjagadish@ksu.edu, +1-785-532-6914
• Dr. K. K. Vinod, Principal Scientist, Division of Genetics, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India., kkvinod@iari.res.in, +91-94430 81539

• Development of early maturing salt tolerant rice variety KKL (R) 3 using combination of conventional and molecular breeding approaches, Frontiers in Genetics, 2023, 10.3389/fgene.2023.1332691
• Genetic dissection of photochemical efficiency under water-deficit stress in rice, Plant Physiol. Rep., 2019, 10.1007/s40502-019-00467-7
• Identifcation of novel allelic combination for salt tolerance through targeted association mapping in rice, Genet Resour Crop Evol., 2023, 10.1007/s10722-023-01611-x
• Genetic control of plasticity in root morphology and anatomy of rice in response to water-deficit, Plant physiol., 2017, 10.1104/pp.17.00500
• Short-term pre-flowering mild drought priming improves photosynthetic resilience and sink strength under severe terminal drought stress in rice, Functional Plant Biology, 2017, 10.1071/FP17248
• RNA interference: evolutions and applications in plant disease management, Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 2017, 10.1080/03235408.2013.769315
• New male sterile lines in sunflower, Electronic J. of Plant Breeding, 2011, 2, 1, 58-61
• Correlation for oil yield in sunflower (Helianthus annus.L), Electronic J. of Plant Breeding, 2010, 1, 4, 869-871
• Single marker analysis in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), Electronic J. of Plant Breeding, 2010, 1, 4, 1227-1234
• Assessment of genetic variability and diversity analysis in medium duration rice accessions, Electronic J. of Plant Breeding, 2023, 14, 1, 329-335