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Vishwas Rajeshkumar Acharya

Vishwas Rajeshkumar Acharya

Anand

Summary

Dynamic agricultural researcher with a Ph.D. from Anand Agricultural University, specializing in vegetable breeding and seed production. Proven expertise in ELISA testing and greenhouse management, complemented by strong analytical skills. Successfully developed innovative methodologies in gene transfer and parthenocarpy, enhancing crop quality and resilience. Committed to advancing agricultural research and collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Enhancement of Quality Seed Production of Major Crops of Middle Gujarat

Anand Agricultural University
Anand
07.2023 - Current
  • Handling segregating population and Dept. trials of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutism L.)
  • Testing of Cry-IAc & Cry-IIAb Through ELISA kit method
  • Bt. Conversion program through Marker Assisted Back Cross Breeding

International Training

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Training at Aberystwyth University, specifically in IBERS, Wales, UK.
  • As part of the 'NAHEP-CAAST' program, I had the opportunity to receive training at Aberystwyth University, specifically in IBERS, Wales, UK, led by Prof. Luis Mur.
  • Standardization of tissue culture protocol
  • Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer
  • Developing a CRISPR-Cas methodology for lodging-resistant gene
  • Untargeted metabolomic profiling variation in metabolites associated with nutritional values in tef accessions
  • Observing experiments at the National Plant Phenomics Centre.
  • Facilitated visit of Prof. Luis Mur in AAU to initiate discussions on establishing a Memorandum of Understanding for future research collaboration.
  • Training at Aberystwyth University, specifically in IBERS, Wales, UK.

Ph.D. Research

Anand Agricultural University
Anand
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Genetic architecture of various quantitative traits and inheritance of parthenocarpy in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under Dr. Akarsh Parihar
  • Production technology for green house cultivation of parthenocarpic cucumber
  • Modification of the sex expression and maintenance of gynoecious parthenocarpic line
  • To investigate the type of gene action and the adequacy of additive-dominance model for inheritance of fruit yield and its component traits
  • Analyzed inheritance of parthenocarpy and gynoecy in cucumber
  • Validate SSR markers for mapping of gynoecious lines

M.Sc. Research

Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Genetic diversity, character association and path coefficient analysis in coriander (Coriandrum stivum L.) under Dr. Manju Singh
  • To study variability parameters for various characters among genotypes
  • To estimate correlation and path coefficient analysis
  • Genetic diversity via D2 method
  • Phenotyping and Genotyping through RAPD markers

Education

Ph.D. (Agri.) - Genetics and Plant Breeding

AAU
Anand
01.2023

M.Sc. (Agri.) - Genetics and Plant Breeding

NAU
Navsari
01.2019

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Agriculture

AAU
Anand
01.2017

Higher Secondary School -

GSEB
01.2013

Secondary School -

GSEB
01.2011

Skills

  • Vegetable Breeding
  • Seed production and field management
  • Protective cultivation
  • Green House Management
  • ELISA Test
  • Good knowledge of computer
  • MS office
  • Internet application

Accomplishments

  • Represented Anand Agricultural University for 56 days foreign deputation/ Training Programme at Aberystwyth University, Wales, United Kingdom.
  • Qualified National Eligibility Test, ASRB, ICAR In Genetics and Plant Breeding.
  • SODH stipend award for Ph.D. by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Education Department, Government of Gujarat.
  • 606 Basic course of Rock climbing at SVMI, Mount Abu with “A” grade.
  • Represented Anand Agricultural University at University level volleyball tournament.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/08/96

Publications

Genetic Diversity of Coriander for Yield and its Attributing Characters, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 02/2020, Association and diversity analysis for yield attributing traits in advance generation of green gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek), International Journal of Chemical Studies, 01/2021, Diversity analysis in different accessions of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), International Journal of Chemical Studies, 02/2021, Genetic Variability Analysis and Characterization for MYMV Resistance in Mungbean, Indian Journal of Ecology, 05/2022, Modification of the sex expression and maintenance of gynoecious parthenocarpic line in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 11/2024, Base editing in crops, Current Advances and future Applications, National Symposium on “Emerging Innovations in Plant Molecules for Achieving Food and Nutritional Security, 2022, Kakadi - Greenhouse ma thati safal kheti., Krushi Govidhya, 08/2020, PPV & FRA, Krushi Govidhya, 12/2023

References

  • Dr. A. S. Bhanvadia, Nodal Office (Seed), Regional Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand., +91-832-0145549
  • Dr. Sushil Kumar, Assistant Professor (Biotechnology), Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology, Anand Agricultural University, Anand., +91-9824984067

Academic Activities

  • Poster presentation on “Cultivating the Future: Genome Editing in Crops Recent Advances and Its Promising Market Outlook”, International Conference on Driving Agriculture Forward: Recent Trends and Innovations in Agricultural Market intelligence, 12/2023
  • Completed two weeks international workshop-cum-hands on training on Genome Editing Approaches for Crop Improvement, CCS HAU Hisar, 07/2022
  • Genome Wide Association 6 days training, Gujarat Biotechnological Research Center, 02/2022
  • Represented Navsari Agricultural University in Wet-lab Championship, IIT Hyderabad, 10/2019
  • Presented doctoral seminar -II: Base editing in crops: current advancement and future implications, 2021
  • Poster presentation on Recent advancement for Breeding and maintenance of parthenocarpic cucumber, National Online Training on Conservation, Management & Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources for Livelihood and Nutritional Security | ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, 11/2021
  • Presented doctoral seminar -I: Recent advances for breeding parthenocarpic cucumber, 2020

Hobbies

  • Horse-riding
  • Electronic gadgets
  • Adventure Sports
  • Farming

Disclaimer

I sincerely declare that the facts provided in this resume are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Research Enhancement of Quality Seed Production of Major Crops of Middle Gujarat

Anand Agricultural University
07.2023 - Current

International Training

Aberystwyth University
12.2022 - 01.2023

Ph.D. Research

Anand Agricultural University
01.2019 - 01.2023

M.Sc. Research

Navsari Agricultural University
01.2017 - 01.2019

Ph.D. (Agri.) - Genetics and Plant Breeding

AAU

M.Sc. (Agri.) - Genetics and Plant Breeding

NAU

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Agriculture

AAU

Higher Secondary School -

GSEB

Secondary School -

GSEB
Vishwas Rajeshkumar Acharya