ANILKUMAR G.S.

My goal is to thrive in a fiercely competitive global landscape, eagerly tackling demanding tasks that offer not only job fulfillment but also chances for ongoing professional growth.

• I am currently employed as an Assistant Breeder in the Tomato Breeding Division at Bioseed Research India, a unit of DCM SHRIRAM Ltd. My focus is on enhancing tomato yield, fruit quality and disease tolerance traits through breeding efforts.
• I possess strong expertise in line development programs for tomato, utilizing various breeding methods and techniques such as pedigree breeding, backcrossing, test crossing, selfing, as well as proficiently employing emasculation and pollination techniques.
• Engaged in targeted breeding for both hybrid development and line improvement crosses.
• Managed various segregating materials to select for desirable traits.
• Utilized backcross breeding techniques to introgress traits, including long shelf life genes and disease resistance genes Ty, Ph, bwr for the improvement of tomato lines.
• Conducted screening trials across multiple locations in India for diseases such as LyCV, bacterial wilt, TOSPO, and early blight in tomatoes using sick plot techniques.
• Traveled extensively throughout many locations in India to conduct Multi-Location Trials (MLT) and developed a robust understanding of Genotype by Environment interactions (GxE).
• Proficient in planning, executing, and managing field experiments, as well as adept at data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Experienced in using plant breeding statistical analysis packages like AGROBASE/GENOVIX and GENSTAT.
• Skilled in data collection, data management, and proficient in using spreadsheets in MS Excel.
• Proficient in computer skills including MS Office applications, data analysis, and internet.
• Knowledgeable in statistical designs such as Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), Completely Randomized Design (CRD), alpha lattice design, Augmented design, L×T design, etc,.
• Excellent communication skills in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu, facilitating effective networking, connectivity, and correspondence with partners in both private and public organizations.
• Engaging with farmers to discuss our hybrids, their needs, and feedback during field events, and collaborating with various scientists during selections on field days and field visits.
• Responsible for overseeing the procurement and upkeep of short and medium-term seed storage facilities, laboratory equipment, greenhouse supplies, and field equipment. Additionally, managing field staff and coordinating the hiring of contract laborers.
• Previous experience as a Scientific Officer in the Sorghum Breeding Division at ICRISAT, focusing on the development and evaluation of sweet sorghum, high biomass sorghum, brown midrib (BMR) sorghum, and forage sorghum.
• Conducted CERF experiments to assess tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity, as well as resistance to biotic stresses.
• Actively participated in several projects including Sweet Fuel, JCERDC, DBT-BMR, KSU, PSU, and DBT-Sugar Mill. Coordinated various aspects of these projects and contributed to report writing.

• Date of Birth: 05/25/88
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

• Journal articles, Identification of ideal locations and stable high biomass sorghum genotypes in semiarid tropics, Anil Kumar GS, Vinutha, Srivastava, Jain, Syed, Gami, Marimuthu, Yuvraj, Yadava, Srivastava, Yadagiri, Ansodariya, Prasuna, Vishwanath, Anand, Rathore Abhishek, Umakanth, Srinivasarao Pinnamaneni, 2017
• Journal articles, Evaluation of lignin-specific sorghum mutants as a potential biomass feedstock for 2,3-butanediol biosynthesis, Yadhu N Guragain, Anilkumar G.S., Vinutha KS, Reggeany I Friesen, Vara P.V. Prasad, Srinivas P Rao and Praveen Vadlani, 2015
• Journal articles, Screening efficient strains of yeast for production of bio-ethanol by using sugarcane juice, H.B. Manoj Kumar, H.V.Vijay Kumar Swamy, K.M.Harini Kumar, S.B. Yogananda, S.V.Sunil Kumar, Neetha Jayaram and Anilkumar G.S., 2014
• Journal articles, Estimation of heterosis and combining ability in single cross hybrids developed from newly derived inbred lines of maize ( Zea mays L.), Udaykumar Kage, M.C. Wali, C.P. Mansur, S.I. Harlapur, Deepa Madalageri, Chandrashekar Angadi, Anilkumar G.S., Mahesh Pujar, Netra Hiremath, 2013
• Abstracts, Suitability of Sorghum Cultivars for Forage Production in Myanmar, GS Anil Kumar, P Srinivas Rao, M Blümmel and Anthony M Whitbread, 2015
• Abstracts, Theoretical ethanol yield potential of different types of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], K Keerthi, Vinutha K S, Anilkumar G.S., Nikhila B, Yashwanth V, Prakasham R S and Srinivasa Rao P, 2014
• Abstracts, Biofuels scenario in India- progress and pitfalls, Anilkumar G.S., KS Vinutha, RS Prakasham, A Kamal and P. Srinivasa Rao, 2014
• Journal articles, Genetic analysis of shoot fly resistance and yield related traits in MAS derived lines and their hybrids in sorghum, Anilkumar G.S. and GM Sajjanar, 2012
• Book chapter, Perspectives on Sorghum - a multi-purpose bioenergy crop, Srinivas Rao P, K S Vinutha, Anilkumar G.S., T Chiranjeevi, A Uma, R S Prakasham, H P Singh, Surinder Chopra and Shibu Jose, 2016
• Posters, Suitability of sorghum cultivars for forage production in Myanmar, Anilkumar G.S., P Srinivas Rao, Vinutha KS, M Blümmel and Anthony M Whitbread, 2015
• Posters, Evaluation of Different Cultivars of Sorghum for Fodder Quality and Agronomic Performance in Semi-Arid Tropics, K. S. Vinutha, P. Srinivasa Rao, Anilkumar G.S., K. V. S. V Prasad, Y. Ramana Reddy, R.S. Prakasham, V. V. N. Yaswanthand M. Blümmel, 2015
• Abstracts, GGE biplot analysis as a tool for identification of location specific cultivars of energy sorghum in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, Srinivasa Rao P., Umakanth AV, Jain S, Srivastava DK, Bharat Gami, Marimuthu S, Vinutha KS, Anilkumar G.S., Viswanath J, Prasunna Rani P, Yadava HS and Stefania Grando, 2014

• Dr. S.K. PATTANA SHETTI, Scientist, Genetic resources, ICRISAT, Hyderabad-502324, skpshetty@rediffmail.com, +918978596325
• Mr. VENKATARAMAN RAVIPATI, Senior Breeder(Tomato), Advanta India, Bangalore, venkat4agricos@gmail.com, +918123555887
• Dr. SHARANABASAPPA, Hot Pepper Breeder, Indo American Hybrid Seeds Private Ltd., Bangalore, +919740154517