R. Karthikeyan completed his Under graduate, Post graduate in Agronomy and Doctoral degree at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He had joined the post of Assistant Professor (Agronomy) during the year 2010 and completed more than 14 years of his service contribution towards teaching, research and extension. He served as Agronomist in the ICAR sponsored AICRP schemes of Maize and Pearl millet at Assistant Professor level and at present working as Associate Professor (Agronomy) at the Directorate of Crop Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He is specialised in the areas of Agronomy and Agrometeorology of maize and millet crops. He has guided seven PG students and one Ph.D. scholar so far.

T. Selvakumar is an Associate Professor (Agronomy) and Head of the Maize Research Station, at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Vagarai. He joined as an Assistant Professor in 2009 and has completed 14 years of service at TNAU, contributing to teaching, research, and extension activities. He has published 46 research papers in NAAS-rated journals and several abstracts in international and national seminars, wrote one book, edited four books, and wrote eight book chapters. In addition, he has participated in several training programmes and seminars at both international and national levels. Served as course teacher for UG, PG, PhD, and ODL programmes at TNAU, Coimbatore. As a major advisor, he has also guided five postgraduate students of Agronomy. As an AICRP Agronomist at the Department of Oilseeds, TNAU, Coimbatore and at MRS, Vagarai carried out several agronomic research experiments under AICRP-Sunflower and Maize schemes. Actively involved in the development of agronomic technologies and developed two technologies for oilseed crops, are included in CPG 2020. Also, he served as a resource person, delivering lectures to scientists, extension functionaries and farmers in various training programmes, and was involved in diagnostic field visits. As a Course Coordinator, conducted one ICAR-winter school and one CAFTA training programme.

Gajanan Laxmanrao Kadam, working as Assistant Professor of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Anand Agril University, Jabugam, Gujarat from last 9 years. Worked at Cotton Research Station VNMKV, Nanded Parbhani as Research Associate for 3 years, worked as Assistant Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Agriculture College, Affillated VNMKV, Parbhani Maharashtra for 3 years total 15 years of teaching and research experience, 2 times ICAR NET qualified, He contributed nearly 25 research articles to national and international peer reviewed journals besides 21 popular articles in various newspapers and Magazines. He has guided 1 PG Student. He is honoured with several awards like Young scientist award, best poster presentation award etc for his commendable achievements in allied areas of agronomy. He guides students for Competative and entrance examination.

Tanvi Rahman is a researcher who is currently serving as a project assistant at the Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSR&TI), Central Silk Board, in Mysuru, India. She holds a Masters’s degree in Sericultural Science and Seri-biotechnology from University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, where she distinguished herself as the university topper earning three gold medals and a cash prize for academic excellence. Miss Rahman have been continuously worked in the field of Sericultural Science. She have graduated in B.Sc (Hons) Sericulture from Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat with distinction. Miss Rahman has received 3 awards and she serves as a reviewer for InSc International Publishing platforms as well a life member of 2 professional institutes. She has authored various research papers, review articles, book chapters, popular articles focused on agricultural science and has actively participated and presented in numerous International and National Conferences, workshop and training sessions, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in sericulture.

Awanindra Kumar Tiwari is currently working as Scientist- Plan Protection (Entomology) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raebareli of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, UP. He has completed his Ph.D. (Agril. Zoology and Entomology) from Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. He has 15 years’ experience as Scientist. He obtained Excellence in Extension and Best KVK Scientist Award. He has published many National and International Research Papers, Books, Chapters and Popular Articles. Dr. Tiwari has vast experience and expertise in Agril. Entomology, Biological Control, IPM, Sodic Land Reclamation, Organic Farming and Natural Farming. He has work experience, 4 years as Project Manager (A World Bank Funded Project- Uttar Pradesh Sodic Land Reclamation), 3 years as Block Development Officer and 8 years as Farm Manager.

Narinder Panotra is presently working as Associate Professor (Agronomy) in the Institute of Biotechnology, Chatha, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, J&K, INDIA. He did his Ph. D in Agronomy (Weed Science) in 2007. He has more than 16 years’ experience in teaching, research and extension. Dr Panotra started his professional career as a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram in 2007. He has worked extensively across the entire value chain of organic agriculture management, including organizing capacity building programs for farmers and officials, working in organic adoption and certification projects at the regional level. He was also instrumental in facilitating the establishment of the Organic Farming Research Centre and Division as a major vertical. As an academician, he contributed 12 books in the field of agriculture including one text book and published more than 100 research and review papers in journals of national and international repute. He has an international exposure of visiting 04 countries and associated with 23 externally funded projects; funded by ICAR, DST, DBT, NABARD etc and worked in 27 institutional research projects as PI/Co-PI.