An efficient student with success in independent and team-driven research environments. Proven public speaking skills and experience in presenting research at conferences. Currently completing a master's degree in Plant and soil science.
Work History
Intern
Hybrid Sorghum Seed Production - Innovative Seed Solutions
Engaged in a comprehensive internship, gaining hands-on experience in hybrid sorghum seed production
Crossbreeding and Pollination: Executed controlled pollinations to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant sorghum varieties
Crop Management: Acquired expertise in irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide application for optimal sorghum crop growth
Harvesting to Packaging: Contributed to planning and executing seed harvesting, threshing, treatment, and packaging processes
Quality Assurance and Collaboration: Assisted in quality control processes and collaborated with experienced breeders and production experts, fostering a collaborative team environment
Intern
NAGA MILLS
Quality control and processing of wheat milling regarding wheat flour, vermicelli, fine sujee, pasta, All-purpose flour, etc
Wheat procurement and storing in mill for milling
Bagging and storage of milled flour
Selling flour bags, pasta, all-purpose flour, and vermicelli for retail and wholesale
Technical Assistant
Pushpanjali Agri Input Technologies
Involved in the production of Biofertilizers, Biofungicides, Bioinsecticides, and plant growth promoters which are important in the present day of organic agriculture globally.
Field Inspector
Nuziveedu Seeds
01.2022 - 02.2022
I play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations and inspecting seeds for quality, purity, and adherence to standards set by regulatory bodies.
Responsible for verifying the seeds meet legal requirements for sale and distribution ensuring they are free from pests, diseases, and genetic impurities.
Additionally, oversee documentation and labeling to ensure accuracy and transparency in the seed supply chain
Education
Master of Science - Plant and Soil Sciences
Texas A&M University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Tamilnadu Agricultural University
05.2021
Academic Projects Activities
RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme, Kailasappuram Village, periyakulam Rural Mandal, Tamilnadu, To get familiarized with the socio-economic conditions of the farmers & their problems with reference to agricultural development., To develop communication skills among students using extension teaching methods in transfer of technology., Provided an opportunity for practical training in crop production through work experience., Explore and develop an understanding of hi-tech agricultural technology & factors affecting the adoption of modern techniques by farmers.
EXP (Agricultural Experimental Learning Program), VERMICOMPOSTING, Production of compost from initial stage to final output including all the practices and management of the compost unit., MUSHROOM PRODUCTION, Production of mushrooms and maintaining of mushroom shed for one whole rotation i.e., from spawn production, bed formation, management to harvest.
Research And Publication
B.Sc.,(Ag) Effect of plant growth regulators on growth and yield of Tomato. (Solanum Lycopersicum)
Published Article on 'Effect of microorganism in Rhizosphere and Non-Rhizosphere Soil'in Third Tamil Conference held at our college during 2018.
Field And Lab Skills
Experienced as a field inspector, where inspecting seeds for quality, and purity
Perform chemical analyses of the various content of soils to determine chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.
Preservation of disease samples and pure culture maintenance of plant pathogens.
Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
Hands-on experience with Spectrophotometer, PCR, gel doc, Centrifuge.
Agronomy and Crop Management, International Trade and Operations, Team Leadership and Collaboration, SAS, Data Management and Analysis, Sales and Marketing, Project Management, Sustainable Agriculture.
Timeline
Field Inspector
Nuziveedu Seeds
01.2022 - 02.2022
Intern
Hybrid Sorghum Seed Production - Innovative Seed Solutions