Overview

I am a crop scientist and agronomist with 30 years of experience with IRRI and CIMMYT, two CG centers working mainly on rice and wheat systems and conservation agriculture in South Asia. I am presently an adjunct Professor in CSS and also an International Professor teaching various courses on international agriculture systems, agroforestry and GMO`s.

Research Focus

Previous research was with CG centers working with national programs in South Asia on improving the productivity of rice-wheat cropping systems. It promoted participatory and on-farm research approaches, integrated crop management, weed science, IPM, nutrient management, machinery development, zero-tillage, and all aspects of crop production in local farming systems.

Outreach and Extension Focus

I have some links with the Cornell NYS Soil Health initiative, but most of my extension and outreach was done internationally in South Asia with CIMMYT and IRRI working to extend improved and sustainable crop management recommendations to local farmers with national scientists and extension workers.

Instruction Focus

International and Tropical cropping systems, agroforestry, conervation agriculture and soil health, machinery and the use of transgenic crops in modern agriculture.

Additional Links

• Link to CALS Research portal
• Link to CALS Impact statements

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