Santanu Nandi, pursuing P.hD. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from BCKV, W.B with University Research Scholarship. He is also an alumnus of UBKV. He has worked as a JRF from BCKV funded by DSTBT, WB. He has about 17 years work experience from Horticultural Nursery (Nandi Nursery, Pingla and other). He did his Schooling from P.k.k.I. He has qualified in the written exam of Assistant Director of Agriculture (WB), Preliminary Screening test for the post of Horticulturist (IIT Bhubaneswar) and in UPSC Central Institute of Horticulture (Nagaland) senior Farm manager shortlisted. He has attended may workshop from reputed institute like BCKV, UBKV, IISER KOLKATA, IARI etc. He has published many paper and Book Chapter and also applied for a Patent registration in India. His Discipline is Genetics and plant Breeding, but he has also passion with Horticulture as he has grown up with this culture.

Vivek Kumar Kujur, highly motivated researcher with a strong foundation in agriculture. He has completed B. Sc. (Ag.) from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur, Chhattisgarh; M. Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He is the recipient of the NFST scholarship, recognizing their academic excellence and research potential. I have contributed to many publications including research articles, popular articles, abstracts and book chapters.

Manasi Dash, esteemed Assistant Professor in Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. She earned her B.Sc. (Ag.) degree from the College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar in 1994, and later completed her Doctorate in Plant Breeding and Genetics in 2005. Dr. Dash's professional journey began as a Lecturer in Biotechnology at colleges affiliated with Utkal University. She then joined the AICRP on Sesame at OUAT, where she played a key role in developing advanced sesame lines with high oil yield and semi-shattering traits. Her contributions led to the release of one sesame variety for Odisha and another for national release. Passionate about teaching, she imparts knowledge in traditional plant breeding, genetics, genomics, and molecular plant breeding to undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students. Dr. Dash has guided over 20 M.Sc. (Ag.) students and 8 Ph.D. scholars. A committed researcher, she is a life member of nine Indian societies, serves on editorial boards, and reviews for prestigious journals. Additionally, she has managed three research projects, showcasing her dedication to advancing the field of plant breeding.

Amit Ramesh Patil, obtained his Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH) during 2001-2006 from Bombay Veterinary College, M.A.F.S.U.,Mumbai (Maharashtra).Subsequently, he did Master of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (MVSc&AH)in Veterinary Pathology, during 2006-2008 from College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur (M.P.) with his post-graduate Research Thesis was on “Systemic Inflammatory Response And Hepatorenal Dysfunctions In Canine Pyometra”. He qualified for the ICAR-ASRB NET (National Eligibility Test) in 2010. Meanwhile he was the contractual Assistant Professor at Khalsa Veterinary College, Amritsar (Punjab) & Teaching Associate at College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Navania, Vallabhnagar, Udaipur (Rajasthan). Since 2016, He has been working as the Livestock Development Officer in Maharashtra State. Also, he had been bearing the charge of District Dairy Development Officer from 2022.

Mahesh D. Patil, distinguished academician and researcher in the field of agriculture. He graduated from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Rahuri, and pursued his post-graduation in Genetics and Plant Breeding at Vasantrao Naik Marathawada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani. During his post-graduation, Mahesh worked extensively on soybean, exploring various aspects of its breeding and genetic improvement. His dedication to research has resulted in the publication of many research papers, articles, popular articles, and book chapters. He was honored with the Best Thesis Award at an international conference, recognizing his significant contribution to the field. Mahesh’s passion for advancing agricultural practices is matched by his keen interest in the application of artificial intelligence in molecular breeding. His work focuses on leveraging modern technologies to improve crop productivity and sustainability, positioning him as a promising figure in the future of agricultural research and innovation.