Dr at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra India
Dr. Rahul Kumar is a researcher at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding. He earned his Ph.D. (2023) and M.Sc. (2018) from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, securing first-class honors. His research focuses on molecular mapping of seed traits in soybean, with 12 research publications. Rahul has filed patents on software innovations like “SEEDFIG” and actively engages in seminars and workshops on genomics and biotechnology. A recipient of multiple awards, including the IARI Ph.D. Best Student Award and Young Scientist Award, he also holds leadership roles in professional societies.
Publication profile
Scholar
Education
PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding (ICAR-IARI, 2023). MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding (ICAR-IARI, 2018). BSc in Agriculture (GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, 2016)
Achievements & Awards:
Best Ph.D. Student Award at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi (2022). Young Scientist Award (2023, APSR & AEEFWS). Best Paper & Poster Awards at national and international conferences
Research Contributions:
- 12 Research Papers published, with a focus on seed traits in Soybean
- 2 Patents filed (Software: ‘SEEDFIG’ and Entrepreneurial Climate Estimation)
Professional Involvement:
- Former President of Post Graduate School Student Union, ICAR-IARI
- Life member of various scientific societies, including APSR and ISGPB
Extracurricular Achievements:
- Winner of singing and badminton competitions at ICAR
Trainings & Workshops:
- Attended numerous seminars and training programs, including intellectual property rights and advanced agricultural techniques.
Publication
- Breeding for herbicide tolerance in crops: a review
PN Ranjan, CJ Ram, T Anurag, J Nilesh, PB Kumar, Y Suresh, K Rahul
2020
- Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and candidate genes for seed shape and 100-seed weight in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]
R Kumar, M Saini, M Taku, P Debbarma, RK Mahto, A Ramlal, D Sharma, et al.
2023
- Accelerated ageing test reveals quantitative nature of inheritance of seed viability in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]
M Saini, RR Yadav, S Chandra, A Kumar, R Kumar, S Sheoran, et al.
2022
- An insight into the nitrogen use efficiency and its importance in crop production
R Kumar, NR Prakash, BK Padhan
2019
- Meta-QTLs linked to nitrogen use efficiency are randomly distributed in Indian rice germplasm
R Kumar, M Nagarajan, H Bollinedi, PK Bhowmick, AK Singh, RK Ellur, et al.
2022
- Development of seed shape software ‘SEEDFIG’ and study of seed size and seed shape traits in soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.)
R Kumar, RK Mahto, R Kumar, M Saini, A Talukdar
2022
- Genetic studies and mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for yield and yield-related traits in vegetable and seed soybean (Glycine max L.)-derived populations
R Kumar, M Saini, M Taku, P Debbarma, D Sharma, R Pandey, et al.
2023
- Autophagy: an important proteolytic process for the enhancement of post-anthesis nitrogen remobilization in food crops
BK Padhan, PR Divte, N Sharma, R Kumar, S Nayak
2020
- Exploration of miRNA diversity for nutrient use efficiency
R Kumar, NR Prakash, RR Yadav, KK Rathore, M Saini
2020