Seed Biology

Dr. Pravin Chandra Trivedi (born 3 March 1953), Ph.D., F.B.S., F.P.S.I., F.N.S.I., F.L.S. (London), F.B.R.S., F.M.A., F.E.S.; Professor of Botany; Director, College Development Council and Vice-Principal of Maharaja's College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India, has a brilliant academic career, standing first in all examinations. He joined Rajasthan University as Lecturer in Botany in 1974. Dr. Trivedi worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow at the North Carolina State University. Raleigh, U.S.A. in 1983-84. He has published more than 170 research papers and review articles in journals of repute. He has edited and written 27 books. Dr. Trivedi has guided 24 Ph.D. students. He has been the Principal Investigator of 17 major research projects funded by D.S.T., I.C.A.R., U.G.C., C.S.I.R. and D.B.T. He is an elected Fellow of Seven reputed academic bodies. Dr, Trivedi has visited several major research laboratories and delivered invited talks in many international conferences held in the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K., Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singapore, Austria and Belgium. Presently, he is an elected President of the Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi (Central Zoe); Councillor and Convenor, Jaipur Cahpter of Indian Science Congress Association; Councillor of Indian Botanical and Honorary Secretary-General of the Rajasthan Academy of Sciences. Dr. Trivedi is a recipient of Scientist of the Year Award 2001, Bioved Fellowship Award and Young Scientist Project Award. He is a member of the editorial and advisory board of seven reputed journals. He has organized seven national seminars and participated in many at national and international levels. He is also a member of the expert panels of many national organizations including U.P.S.C. His major research interest includes nematode biology, biological control of pests, biotechnology, medicinal plants, ethnobotany and biodiversity conservation.

Dr. Tribhuwan Singh, an M.Sc wit Ph. D in Entomology from Allahabad University is Senior Research Officer in Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Bangalore. He has 25 years of research experience and has authored more than 80 research, technical and review papers in leading National and international especially in the field of silkworm seed technology, silkworm breeding and genetics and also has contributed in evolution of several multivoltine silkworm breeds and hybrids. Dr. Singh is recognized by the United Nations as a resource person in sericulture in Asia and pacific region. Dr. Tibhuvan Singh has been honored with the presggious Rashrtiya Gaurav Award and is also the recipient of Best Citizen Award from international publishing house, New Delhi. Dr. Singh is a member of Research Board of advisor of American biographical institute use and nominated for the man of the year 2002 by ABI, Inc Carolina, USA for his contribution.