Name | Kushal Raj |
Designation | Plant Pathologist |
Complete postal Address with city code | House No. 314/3, Kathuria Bhawan, Subhash Nagar, Hisar – 125001, Haryana |
Email IDs | kushalraj2008@gmail.com |
Mobile No. | 9416263020 |
Educational
Qualification: M.Sc. (1986), Ph.D. (1992) Plant Pathology
Position Held: Plant Pathologist
Significant Achievements:
Maintained passion to conduct
farmers oriented research, supplied disease free breeder seed to the farmers to
attain yield perpetuity, Direct communication with the farmers to suggest immediate
remedial measures for prevention of crop diseases, AICRP Research experience of
Sugarcane Pathology (1995 to 2010), Bajra Pathology (2007 to 2018), Vegetable,
medicinal plants Pathology during (2011 to 2018 & 2020 to continuing),
Extension Plant Pathology from 1995 to 2020, Research in HOPE project funded by
BF&MF, Teaching of basic and advance courses. Credit of publications (Full
papers:>50, National & International Conference >85, Popular articles
/ TV & radio talk >100, Authored Manuals 4, Book Chapters 22, Bulletins
4, Lead lectures delivered in National conference / trainings >10,) Self
skill development training > 300 days. Development of Sugarcane varieties
CoH 110, CoH 119, Pearl millet hybrids HHB 216, HHB 223, HHB 256, HHB 272, HHB
299, HHB 311, Member monitoring teams at National Level
Awards Honours: Conferred
with honour of appreciation from Vice Chancellor, Director General ICRISAT,
outstanding contribution in pearl millet improvement and member of best AICRP
centre of pearl millet, Commendation by Director Human Resource Management, Deans
& Directors, Honoured with certificate of appreciation for immense hard
work contribution to the success of academic journals, Appreciation by Managing
Director (HAFED), International
scientific exposure of USA and Australia, Life member of many scientific
societies, Publication Editor / referee of many journal, As Principal
Investigator a project with the vision of quick detection and diagnosis
sanctioned for 575.35 lakhs, Conferred with National Gold Medal (Yoga) and
Governor’s Award
Fellows: U.N.D.P.
Fellowship holder
Research
Areas: Epidemiology, Quick detection and diagnosis, Fungal Pathology,
phytopathological specialization, host resistance and disease management