Prof Dr Pandiyan Muthaiyan | Plant Breeding | Global Food Systems Innovator Award

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Prof Dr  Pandiyan Muthaiyan | Plant Breeding | Global Food Systems Innovator Award

FORMER DEAN, PROFESSOR (PBG) AT  DR.MSS.AGRICULTURE COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE/ TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, INDIA

Dr. M. Pandiyan, a distinguished figure in the field of Plant Breeding and Genetics, serves as the Dean at the Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI), TNAU, located in Vazhavachanur, Tiruvannamalai. With a robust academic background including a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Dr. Pandiyan brings over 29 years of research experience, 10 years in teaching, 29 years in extension work, and 9 years in administration to his current role.

Profile

Education:

MSc(Agri.) Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics 🎓

Experience:

  • Research: 29 years 🧪
  • Teaching: 10 years 👨‍🏫
  • Extension: 29 years 🌱
  • Administration: 9 years 💼

Achievements:

Released 17 varieties focusing on nutritional importance 🏆. Notable varieties include Blackgram, Greengram, Redgram, Gingelly, and Groundnut 🌾. Pioneered high protein, oleic acid, oil content, vitamins, and biofortified zinc and iron crops 🥜

🔍 Research Focus: Plant Breeding

Dr. M. Pandiyan’s research in Plant Breeding primarily focuses on developing high-yielding and nutritionally enriched crop varieties, especially in pulses/legumes. His work aims to enhance crop productivity, nutritional value, and adaptability to various agro-climatic conditions. Through innovative breeding techniques, Dr. Pandiyan has pioneered the development of varieties such as Blackgram-VBN 6, Greengram VRM 1, and Gingelly VRI-4, contributing significantly to agricultural sustainability and food security.

Citations:

  • All: 1149
  • Since 2019: 831

h-index:

  • All: 18
  • Since 2019: 15

i10-index:

  • All: 27
  • Since 2019: 20

Publications Top Notes

  1. “Mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV): a threat to green gram (Vigna radiata) production in Asia” Authors: A Karthikeyan, VG Shobhana, M Sudha, M Raveendran, N Senthil, M. Pandiyan, et al. Published in: International Journal of Pest Management, 2014 Citations: 109
  2. “Novel Genetic Resources in the Genus Vigna Unveiled from Gene Bank Accessions” Authors: NT Takahashi Y, Somta P, Muto C, Iseki K, Naito K, Pandiyan M, Senthil Natesan Published in: PLOS ONE, 2016 Citations: 96
  3. “Interspecific hybridization of Vigna radiata x 13 wild Vigna species for developing MYMV donor” Authors: ADTJ Pandiyan M, N. Senthil, N. Ramamoorthi, AR. Muthiah, N. Tomooka Published in: Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2010 Citations: 68
  4. “Inheritance of resistance to mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) in inter and intra specific crosses of mungbean (Vigna radiata)” Authors: M Sudha, A Karthikeyan, P Anusuya, NM Ganesh, M Pandiyan, N Senthil, et al. Published in: American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2013 Citations: 63
  5. “Broadening the genetic base and introgression of MYMV resistance and yield improvement through unexplored genes from wild relatives in mungbean” Authors: PNPB Pandiyan M, N. Ramamoorthi, S.K. Ganesh, S. Jebaraj Published in: Plant Mutation Report, 2008 Citations: 50
  6. “Screening of mungbean (Vigna radiata) germplasm for resistance to Mungbean yellow mosaic virus using agroinoculation” Authors: M Sudha, A Karthikeyan, P Nagarajan, M Raveendran, N Senthil, M. Pandiyan, et al. Published in: Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 2013 Citations: 49