Crop Physiology & Agriculture

  • NAME:   Dr. Chaithra B S 

  • DESIGNATION: Assistant Professor of Crop Physiology     

  • QUALIFICATION: M.Sc Ag., Ph. D. Ag. (Plant Physiology)

  • DATE OF JOINING: 01-02-2026

  • EMAIL.ID: chaithrareddyagri@gmail.com

NAME OF THE INSTITUTIONS STUDIED (UG,PG,PH.D)

  • Ph. D. (Plant Physiology):University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
  • M.Sc. (Crop Physiology):University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture):University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • RESEARCH  EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. Research Scholar: Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

Thesis Title: “Physiological studies in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes differing in plant architecture under moisture stress conditions”

1.Research Scholar

Department of Crop Physiology,University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Thesis Title: “Effect of altered source size on yield attributing traits in finger millet”

PROJECTS & TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP)
  • Hands-on Training Programme (HOT)
  • Specialized Training on “Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables” organized by Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Ltd., Madikere, Chintamani.

RESEARCH  PUBLICATIONS

  • Assessment of drought tolerance in erect and semi-erect chickpea (Cicer arietinum) genotypes under PEG-induced osmotic stress. Plant Archives.
  • Impact of seed hardening chemicals to induce drought tolerance in chickpea. Asian Journal of Current Research.
  • Effect of source size and its position on grain yield in finger millet (Eleusine coracana). Plant Physiology Reports.

BOOKS / BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Effect of Salinity on Nutrient Acquisition in Crop Plants
    Book: Plant Physiology: Unraveling the Science of Plant Life
  • Root to Shoot Signaling Mechanisms
    Book: Crop Physiology: A Collaborative Insights
  • Book: Plant Physiology: Metabolic Engineering in Crops

POPULAR ARTICLES

  • Stem Reserve Mobilization as a Drought Adaptive Mechanism
  • Genome Editing in Agriculture: A Precision Tool for Future Food Security
  • Antioxidant defense systems as a protective strategy against drought-induced oxidative stress

SEMINARS

  • National Seminar on “Agricultural Education and Research Empowerment for Climate Resilient Production Systems to Enhance Bioeconomy” at UAS, Dharwad.

CONFERENCES

  • National Conference on “Novel Strategies for Mitigating Biotic and Abiotic Stresses” organized by ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (NIBSM), Raipur.
  • National Conference of Plant Physiology on “Frontiers in Cell to Whole Plant Physiology” organized by ICAR- Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI),Kasaragod.
  • International Conference on “Advanced Agricultural Technologies for Self-Reliant Farmers” organized by KVK, Piprakothi, Pusa, Bihar. 

WORKSHOPS / KARYASHALA

  • High-End KARYASHALA on “Advanced Instrumentation in Abiotic Stress Assessment” organized by ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM), Pune.
  • KARYASHALA on “Phenotyping for Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Stress Tolerance” organized by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.
  • International Winter School on “Navigating Agricultural Transformations for Rural Excellence” organized by Agri meet Foundation Bharat.

 HONORS & AWARDS

  • Awarded with University Gold Medal for availing first rank in Ph.D from UAS, Dharwad.
  • Received Best Oral Presentation award during VIII Post Graduate Research Conference at UAS, Dharwad.
  • Availed University Merit Scholarship during Ph.D degree from UAS, Dharwad.