Mahesh Kumar R

Experience

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  Institute for Sustainable Development

  May 2003 - Jun 2005

  Subject Matter Specialist

  Isolation, identification and mass multiplication of biocontrol agents. Plant disease diagnosis. Evaluation of bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers, their efficiency in controlling the disease and insect pests and their contribution towards the crop yield respectively. Screening of botanicals derived from plants for management of viral disease and other vector associated with the disease. Coordinating with government officials for getting the project sanctioned for smooth running of the Institute.

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  Krishi Vigyan Kendra, University of Agricultural Sciences

  Jul 2005 - May 2006

  Plant Pathology Training Associate

  Conducted case/system/process study for project planning, estimation, tracking with respect to plant disease, plant pathogens, soil borne pathogens and their effective control. Conducted field and greenhouse experiments on different aspects of plant pathology. Implementation of project plans on agricultural and horticultural production techniques, field demonstrations and training farmers about advanced plant protection techniques, plant production aspects in particular.

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  All India Coordinated Research project, Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  Jun 2006 - Dec 2009

  Research Associate

  Screened pulses for disease resistance, determining the variability in pathogens, Identification of races of Fusarium oxysporum and foliar plant pathogens, epidemiological studies of foliar diseases. Evaluation of entomopathogenic nematodes on lepidopteron pests, management techniques for the control of fungal, bacterial and viral diseases. Coordination with the breeders to select and incorporate host resistance from wild to cultivated lines. Host-pathogen interaction studies. Tested the efficacy of different PGPR strains along with Mesorhizobium on nodulation and productivity. Show less

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  Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Manager

  Enhancing sustainable agriculture and rural development through effective credit facilities, related services and other innovative initiatives. Preparation of advanced estimates of production and area of different crops, compilation of agricultural statistics, estimation of cost of cultivation. Managing Farmer Finance portfolio (Agriculture project loan, Crop loans, contract farming loans land development Loans, warehouse stock funding, Overdraft loan, Farm equipment and Cash Entrapment Model, crop production and estimation, working capital requirements for agriculture and food processing industries, etc.,). Initiated the first project on Tobacco cash entrapment crop loan by making an association between the Tobacco Board, farmers and the bank. Show less

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  Koppert

  Nov 2012 - now

  Technical Manager

  Develop, implement and support Integrated Pest Management programs, develop new markets and build relationships with value chain partners, local authorities, universities and research organizations. Provide accurate product forecasts. Consultancy services and technical support to the growers and the companies on biological control of pests and diseases by predators, parasitoids, microbes, natural pollination by bumble bee and rejuvenation of soil health to produce residue free vegetables and fruits. Conducting training programmes for the growers, Government institutes and the agriculture companies on Integrated Pest Management solutions and pollination to make agriculture/horticulture healthier, safer and more productive. Designing and executing demo trial plot to support new product development, developing a crop calendar for the right timing and application technology. Carry out the field test and field trial. Providing an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions that improve crop health, resilience and production. Support pesticide residue free sustainable farming and to improve the livelihood. Analyze the requirements of the market in terms of use of IPM solutions and bumblebees and sales. Maintaining the supply chain planning tool to increase product availability and boost efficiency. Show less