Senior Scientist, ICAR – Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, India
Dr. Vijayata Singh is a dedicated researcher in the field of genetics and plant breeding, with a strong focus on improving crop resilience to salt-affected areas. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Singh has made significant contributions to the development of salt-tolerant varieties of lentil, soybean, and mustard. His work has led to the release of two lentil varieties, PDL-1 and PSL-9, suitable for cultivation in moderate salinity-affected soils. Dr. Singh’s research aims to enhance crop productivity and food security in salt-affected regions.
Professional Profile
🎓Education
Dr. Vijayata Singh’s educational background includes:
– (link unavailable) in Applied Biotechnology from Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok (2007)
– (link unavailable) (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (2009)
– Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar (2014)
💼Experience
– Scientist at ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal (April 2016 – present)- Scientist at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad (January 2016 – March 2016)His research experience spans various projects focused on genetic improvement of pulse crops for salt tolerance using conventional and molecular breeding approaches.
🔍Research Focus
Dr. Singh’s research focuses on the genetic improvement of pulses and oilseed crops for salt tolerance. His projects include:- Genetic improvement of lentil for salt tolerance- Development of salt-tolerant soybean genotypes- QTL mapping and marker identification for salinity tolerance in chickpea and lentil
🏅Awards and Honors
– Recipient of the Best Young Scientist Award-2020- Best Poster Award in DAE-BRNS Life Sciences Symposium- Developed and released two lentil varieties (PDL-1 and PSL-9) for salt-affected areas
Publications 📚
1. Genetic improvement of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) for salt tolerance using conventional and molecular breeding approaches 📝
2. Development of high-density linkage map and tagging salinity tolerance in lentil using genotyping-by-sequencing approach 🔬
3. Molecular genetic analysis of resistance/tolerance in rice, wheat, chickpea, and mustard including sheath blight complex genomics 🌟
4. QTL mapping and identification of markers linked to salinity tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) 🌿
5. Development of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] genotypes for higher yield under Salt Stress 💪
6. Development of Salt Tolerant and High Yielding Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss) Genotypes Using Classical and Modern Breeding Approaches 🌼
7. Genetic improvement of chickpea for salt tolerance through conventional and molecular breeding approaches 🔝
8. Enhancement of genetic potential of Moongbean and Lentil in multi-season and different cropping system adaptation 🌱
9. Development and validation of Multi-trait allele specific SNP panel for high throughput genotyping of breeding populations in Soybean 💻
Conclusion
Dr. Vijayata Singh’s impressive academic background, prolific research output, and significant contributions to crop improvement for salt tolerance make him a strong and suitable candidate for the Young Researcher Award. His ability to tackle complex problems in crop genetics and breeding, coupled with his passion for research, positions him well for future contributions in agricultural science.