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Srivathsa Venugopal

Srivathsa Venugopal

Molecular Scientist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Plant Pathology and Molecular Breeding

  • Education

    • EXCELR solutions

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      Data Science

    • University of Kentucky

      2003 - 2008
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 3.94/4

      Study on role of fatty acids and glycerol metabolism in plant defense

    • University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

      1995 - 1998
      BSc Agri 8.74/10

    • University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

      1999 - 2001
      MSc (Agri) Crop Physiology 9.04/10

      Study on drought resistance mechanism in Finger millet

    • ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM)

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      PGD Technology Management in Agriculture I

  • Experience

    • Metahelix Life Sciences Limited

      Aug 2008 - Jul 2012
      Molecular Scientist

      Development of high yielding, disease and insect resistant, herbicide tolerant corn hybrids. Validation of QTLs for major cotton and rice diseases. Introduction of CMS based corn hybrids. Assay standardization for cotton diseases.

    • Monsanto Company

      Aug 2012 - May 2017

      Identification and deployment of QTLs for native traits in corn and cotton. Seedling assay development for corn and cotton diseases Introgression of native traits and biotech traits in corn and cotton Converted >300 Monsanto and sub-licensee cotton germplasm with multiple traits.Process efficiency in terms of automation, data digitization and trait testing. Achieved 120 day crop cycle in cotton. Key role in Stewardship certification (ETS).

      • Discovery Breeder

        May 2016 - May 2017

      • Conversion Center Manager

        Aug 2012 - Apr 2016

    • Orris Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

      Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
      Technical Consultant

      Enable new molecular tools and provide molecular services to seed industry.

    • Kalash Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
      Senior Scientist

      Molecular Breeding in vegetables.

    • Kaveri Seed Company Limited

      Oct 2018 - Mar 2023
      Research Scientist-Molecular Breeding and Plant Pathology

      Trait development and molecular breeding in cotton, disease screening in field crops, assay development.

    • HM.CLAUSE

      Feb 2023 - now
      R&D Support Pathology Manager-Asia

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic to Advanced Microsoft Excel

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • LEAN Practioner

      Monsanto Company

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      3 Best Presentation Awards - 2016
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      3 Rapid Recognition Awards - 2015
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      Monsanto Breeding excellence award - 2015
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      First Follower Award - 2013
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      Visiting Distinguished Faculty Award - 2008
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      University Gold Medal - 2002
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      Best MSc Student Award -
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      ICAR Merit Scholorship -
    • Awarded to Srivathsa Venugopal
      MSc Merit Scholorship -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Biology Teacher

      Issued by Shantiniketan college
      Shantiniketan collegeAssociated with Srivathsa Venugopal

    • Science Teacher

      Issued by Poornapramathi School
      Poornapramathi SchoolAssociated with Srivathsa Venugopal