M. Mahadevappa
Madappa Mahadevappa(born 4 August 1937), popularly known as Rice Mahadevappa is an Indian agricultural scientist and plant breeder, renowned for developing high yielding hybrid varieties of rice.[1] He served as the Vice-chancellor of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad for two terms and as the chairman of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board under Indian Council of Agricultural Research of which he is a current member of governing council.[2][3] He is the recipient of Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour and various other accolades.[4]
M. Mahadevappa | |
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| Born | 4 August 1937 |
| Nationality | India |
| Alma mater | Sarada Vilas College University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore Tamil Nadu Agricultural University |
| Known for | High-yielding Hybrid varieties of Rice in India |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (2013) Padma Shri (2005) Rajyotsava Prashasti (1984) Bharat Ratna Sir. M. Vishweshwarayya Memorial Award (1999) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Agricultural science, Forestry, Plant Breeding |
| Institutions | JSS Rural Development Foundation University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad Indian Council of Agricultural Research University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore International Rice Research Institute, Philippines Central Food Technological Research Institute |
Contributions
Mahadevappa, an elected fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences,[5] has contributed extensively to the Indian agrarian community through various innovative application and research initiatives including development of over nine varieties of High yielding Hybrid rice varieties.[6][7] While being a pioneer in hybrid rice farming in the country, he has been also credited for his Integrated Parthenium Weed Management, a scientific and efficient weed management technique against the invasive Parthenium.[8]
References
- "Profile of Dr. M. Mahadevappa". National Academy of Biological Sciences.
- "Scientist wants another green revolution". The Hindu. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "'Hybrid paddy production will save water'". New Indian Express.
- Dr Mahadevappa Conferred with Padma Bhushan
- "NAAS Fellow". National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- "Future of paddy". Deccan Herald.
- "Prof. M. Mahadevappa". BangaloreIndiaBio.
- Aditya Kaul (6 January 2002). "He fought for survival against the killer weed". Pioneer.