Dr. Eradasappa E
Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding)
Advancing cashew improvement through genetics, plant breeding and varietal development to enhance productivity, resilience and sustainable cultivation for the farming community.
Qualification
Ph.D in Genetics and Plant Breeding
Year of Birth
1979
Present Position
Principal Scientist
Division
Crop Improvement
Mobile
13+
Years of Research22+
Research Papers7+
Books & Chapters11+
Popular ArticlesAbout the Scientist
Brief Work Experience
Professional Summary
Joined as an ARS scientist (Plant Breeding) in the year 2008 at ICAR-CPRI-Regional Station, Patna and worked as a potato breeder till April 2012. Then joined ICAR-DCR Puttur in April 2012 through transfer and worked as a cashew breeder. I have 4 years of work experience in potato breeding and 13 years of experience in cashew breeding as of now. Presently working as Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) at ICAR-DCR Puttur. Following are the brief achievements in my career.
• Undergone three months foreign training on Apomixis sponsored by NAIP-ICAR at the Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Gatersleben, Germany.
• Associated with the release of potato variety Kufri Lalith as a Co-Investigator.
• Developed and released cashew variety Nethra Ubhaya as a Principal Investigator.
• Associated with the release of 5 cashew varieties Nethra Ganga, Nethra Jumbo-1, Nethra Vaaman, Nethra Jumbo-2 and Nethra Samriddhi as a Co-Investigator.
Projects & Scientific Contributions
Current Projects
In-House Projects
- Breeding in cashew for special traits
- Genetics of traits in cashew
Observational Trials
- Screening of cashew genotypes for suitability as rootstocks
- Studies on variation for grafting success in cashew varieties
- Studies on mixed pollination using genotypes with desirable nut weight, yield, shelling percentage for getting better F1 plants
- Screening of seedlings of Benin and Cambodia origin nuts for kernel quality
Publication Summary
Representative Research Papers
Deciphering genotype by year interaction for tea mosquito bug incidence (Helopeltis spp.) in Indian cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) germplasm.
Eradasappa, E., Vanitha, K., Babli, M. & Anilkumar, C. (2024).
Analysis of stability for nut yield and ancillary traits in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.).
Eradasappa, E., Mohana, G.S., Poduval, M. et al. (2024).
Morpho-biochemical and molecular characterization of accessions with unique traits as potential genetic stocks for cashew improvement.
Siddanna Savadi, Manoj, K., Ashwitha, K., Muralidhara, B.M., Manjunatha, K., Eradasappa, E., Bhagya, H.P., Mohana, G.S. & Adiga, J.D. (2024).
Purple cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.): A unique cashew type.
Veena, G.L., Adiga, J.D., Mohana, G.S., Eradasappa, E., Siddanna Savadi, Vanitha, K., Thandaiman, V. & Shamsudheen, M. (2023).
Pollen morphological study and temperature effect on the pollen germination of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) varieties.
Mog, B., Veena, G.L., Adiga, J.D., Hebbar, K.B., Shamsudheen, M., Manjesh, G.N., Eradasappa, E., Mohana, G.S., Thandaiman, V., Vanitha, K. & Anilkumar Yadav (2023).
Awards, Achievements & Professional Recognition
Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Meghalaya
Served as an Expert Consultant for the project "Scaling up of Cashew Value Chain through Area Expansion and Improving Value Addition Processes", providing scientific and technical guidance for strengthening cashew cultivation and value chain development.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Member of the BIS Food and Agriculture Division (FAD) Panel 10, contributing to the development of national standards for cashew apple and related quality specifications.
Field Research & Crop Improvement Gallery
A glimpse of breeding experiments, field evaluations, germplasm resources and technology dissemination activities contributing to sustainable cashew improvement and farmer-oriented research.
Contact Information
Available for scientific collaboration, research partnerships, postgraduate mentoring and technical consultation in cashew genetics, plant breeding, varietal development, germplasm enhancement and technology dissemination for sustainable cashew production.
Office
ICAR – Directorate of Cashew Research Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka - 574202