Naresh Bomma

Dedicated Breeding Pipeline Manager with 8+ years in research and extension, including 7 years in pigeonpea breeding. Proven success in optimizing breeding protocols, enhancing breeding techniques, and managing field trials. Expertise in conventional and molecular breeding, and abiotic stress screening. Experienced in leading multi-location trials and implementing resource-efficient agronomic practices. M.Sc. in Crop Science from Universität Hohenheim, Germany, with a focus on plant breeding and project management. Recognized for research excellence and contributions to breeding advancements. Strong communicator with hands-on experience in seed production and proficiency in data management systems, including the Breeding Management System (BMS). Committed to developing high-yielding, climate-resilient varieties.

Panning, production and supply of quality seed of pigeonpea released/notified cultivars by ICRISAT to national and international partners Engaged in production of Nucleus and Breeder seed of Pigeonpea, Greengram and Black gram Hybrid seed production of new pigeonpea hybrids Managing the quantity and quality of the seeds as per the requirements of the projects and maintaining the physical and genetic purity by purity testing Maintaining the seed storage (short term and long term) and quality control of the seed materials.

• Optimization and standardization of speed breeding protocol in pigeonpea
• Enhanced pod and seed chip methods for genotyping.
• Standardized protocols for managing waterlogging in pigeonpea.
• Explored a reference set of pigeonpea to develop 1,000 test crosses.
• Played a key role in the successful nomination of 25 varieties for ACRIP testing by rigorous selection, supplying seeds on time, and ensuring efficient coordination
• Optimized field spacing techniques, including broad beds and 60 cm ridges, during off- season's.
• Developed breeding pipelines for rice fallows and summer pigeonpea.
• Assisted in the breeding pipeline for A, B, and R line conversions.
• Developed 50 new AB pairs through extensive pollen studies and net screening.
• Identified new restorers for A2 cytoplasm.
• Played a key role in summer seed production of pigeonpea.
• Optimized pollination bag methods for advancing pigeonpea generations.

• Shine Award (Research Achievers Award 2023)
Honored for significant contributions to agricultural research, demonstrating excellence and impact in the field.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Award (2020)
Honored for exceptional contributions and efforts during the COVID-19 crisis, highlighting dedication to supporting agricultural communities during challenging times.
• Selected as Returning Expert
Under the Programme Migration and Diaspora (PMD) by the Center for International Migration and Development (CIM) / GIZ, Germany, recognizing expertise in international agricultural development.
• KWS Ferdinand von Lochow Scholarship
Awarded for outstanding academic performance and research potential in the field of crop science and plant breeding.
• 1st Prize in Chess Competition
Achieved top position in a university-level chess competition, demonstrating strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Padmashali Merit Scholarship Award
Awarded for academic excellence during Intermediate education, recognizing scholastic achievements.

• Naresh B, Shruthi H B, Suma K, Soregoan C D, Lohithaswa H C, Patil D K, Kumar N, Sandeep S, Anilkumar V and Gangashetty PI (2023). Stability analysis of medium duration pigeonpea lines for yield and its attributing traits at multi-location using AMMI and GGE Biplot. Proceedings of International International Conference on Innovations to Transform Drylands, 21–23 February 2023 ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India
• Belliappa, S.H., Bomma, N. et al. Optimizing speed breeding and seed/pod chip based genotyping techniques in pigeonpea (2023). Proceeding of International Conference on Pulses, 10-13 February 2023 at NAAS Complex Delhi.
• Shruthi H B, Naresh B, Pranati J, Devipasad J, Arun Z and Gangashetty PI (2023). Exploring the annual wild relative, Cajanus platycarpus, for diversifying the pigeonpea cultivated gene pool. Proceedings of International International Conference on Innovations to Transform Drylands, 21–23 February 2023 ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India
• Shruthi H. Belliappa, Naresh Bomma, Vinutha K and Prakash I. Gangashetty (2023). Speed breeding in Pigeonpea: A breakthrough technology to deliver higher genetic gains. Proceedings of international Conference on Pulses: Smart Crops for Agricultural Sustainability and Nutritional Security, 10-13 February, 2023 at NASC Complex New Delhi

• Naresh Bomma, H B Shruthi, Soregoan C D2, Lohithaswa H C, Patil D K, Niraj Kumar, Sandeep S, Anilkumar V, K Suma, Jwala Pranati and Prakash I Gangashetty .
Stability analysis of medium duration pigeonpea genotypes for grain yield using AMMI, GGE biplot and YREM
• Gangashetty, P.I., Belliappa, S.H., Bomma, N. et al.
Optimizing speed breeding and seed/pod chip based genotyping techniques in pigeonpea: A way forward for high throughput line development. Plant Methods 20, 27 (2024).
• Shruthi,H B, Naresh B, Pranati, J, Soregaon, C D, Hingane, A J, P S, Basavaraju, Naik, S, H C, Lohithaswa, Muniswamy S, Mushoriwa, H and Gangashetty P I. 2023. Breeding for water-logging tolerance in Pigeonpea - Current status and future prospects. Crop Design
• Chakravaram Alekhya, Avuthu Tejaswi, Gadeela Harika, Naresh Bomma, Prakash I. Gangashetty, Wricha Tyagi, Yogendra N Kalenahalli
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of BAG genes in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) in terminal heat stress (under review)

• Prakash, Gangashetty, Dr., prakash.gangashetty@icrisat.org, +919449330444, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Senior Scientist - Pigeonpea Breeding, Accelerated Crop Improvement, Hyderabad, India, 502324
• Anupama, Hingane, Dr., a.hingane@iaea.org, +43-12600-28268, International Atomic Energy Agency, Plant Breeder and Geneticist, Wagramer Strasse 5, PO Box 100, Vienna, Austria, 1400
• K.Gopala, Krishna Murthy, Dr., murthygenetics@gmail.com, 94904 07690, +9194904 07690, PJTSA, Assistant Professor, Aswaraopet, 507 301