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Dr. Ved Prakash Yadav

Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding)

College of Agriculture, Lalsot (Dausa)

Academic profiles

Specialization

Plant Breeding & Genetics with Drought tolerance

Biography

Dr. Ved Prakash Yadav is a Seed Business and Plant Breeding professional with over ten years of experience spanning agricultural research, product development, and market-oriented seed systems in India. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor (Plant Breeding & Genetics) at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU), Jobner, Rajasthan, and has also worked extensively in the private and public research sectors.
His professional expertise includes crop improvement, hybrid and varietal evaluation, phenotypic stability assessment, germplasm management, and seed business strategy. Dr. Yadav has worked across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, coordinating with universities, ICAR institutes, KVKs, and state governments. He has contributed to the development and evaluation of mustard, pearl millet, maize, cotton, and tree-borne oilseed crops, and has been associated with organizations such as Bayer Bioscience, Monsanto India, and NRCAF Jhansi.
Combining scientific rigor with market insight, Dr. Yadav is dedicated to bridging research, seed business, and sustainable agricultural development.