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  2. Rupa T.R.

Rupa T.R.

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Designation: 
Principal Scientist & I/c. Head
Division/Section: 
Division of Natural Resources
Specialisation: 
Soil Science
Qualification: 
Ph.D
Research Accomplishments: 

(During the Period of 2019-2023)

Developed integrated nutrient management module for guava under high density planting system. 
Carbon (C) sequestration by mango orchards of Konkan region (Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka) and C sequestration in mango orchards under different management quantified. Carbon sequestration of multiple variety and monocropped mango orchards quantified in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

Developed conservation horticulture technology to mitigate adverse effects of climate change in mango orchards.
Presently, I have been working on issues related to soil health and mitigation of climate change through conservation horticulture and carbon sequestration in perennial horticultural crops. Served as a Principal Investigator of the Revolving Fund Scheme on  ‘Soil, Plant and Irrigation water Analysis Services to Horticultural Crop Growers’ from 2016 to till date and providing the soil, plant/leaf, irrigation water, fertilizer/manure/compost analysis facility to the farming community/research institutes/firms.

Varieties / Technologies Developed: 

 

As a collaborator, contributed in Amaranthus advanced breeding lines evaluation for nutrient concentration  and three Amaranthus advanced breeding lines Arka Neelachal Ruchitha (IIHR-B-AM8-13-5-2; Amaranthus blitum- Multi cut, light green fleshy stem), Arka Neelachal Vrichitha (IHR-B-AM45-6-2; Amaranthus tricolor- Leaves- green with purple blotch) and Arka Neelachal Bainishi (IIHR-B-AM65-17-3-8 (Amaranthus tricolor- Pink stem) were identified for release at institute level.

Publications: 

(Best 10/High Impact) 

  1. Rupa, T.R., Tomar, K.P., Reddy, D.D. and Rao, A.S. (2000). Time‐dependent zinc desorption in soils. Communications in Soil Science & Plant Analysis, 31(15-16), 2547-2563.
  2. Rupa, T.R., Srivastava, S., Swarup, A. and Singh, D. (2001). Potassium supplying power of a Typic Ustochrept profile using quantity/intensity technique in a long-term fertilized plot. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 137(2), 195-203.
  3. Rupa, T.R., Tripathi, A.K., Rao, C.S., Singh, K.N. and Rao, A.S. (2001). Distribution and plant availability of soil copper fractions following copper sulphate and farmyard manure applications. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 164(4), 451-456.
  4. Rupa, T.R., Tomar, K.P., SrinivasaRao, C. and Subba Rao, A. (2001). Kinetics of phosphate sorption-desorption as influenced by soil pH and electrolytes. Agrochimica (Italy), 45, 124-133.
  5. Rupa, T.R., Rao, C.S., Rao, A.S. and Singh, M. (2003). Effects of farmyard manure and phosphorus on zinc transformations and phyto-availability in two alfisols of India. Bioresource Technology, 87(3), 279-288.
  6. Rupa, T.R., Srivastava, S., Swarup, A., Sahoo, D. and Tembhare, B.R. (2003). The availability of potassium in AericHaplaquept and TypicHaplustert as affected by long-term cropping, fertilization and manuring. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 65(1), 1-11.
  7. Rupa, T.R. and Asokan, S. (2008). Effect of rind pigments and juice colorants on juice claribility, settling time and mud volume of sugarcane. Sugar Tech. 10(2), 109-113.
  8. Rupa, T.R., Ganeshamurthy, A.N., Mahendrakumar, M.B., Rajeshwari, R.S. and Krishna Kumar, N.K. (2020). Analysis of the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Multi-Varietal and Mono-Varietal Mango Orchards in Semi-Arid Monsoonal Climate with distinct Seasons. Journal of Agriculture Research and Technology, 45(2), 137-146.
  9. Rupa, T.R., Ganeshamurthy, A.N., Alivelu, K., Rajendiran, S., Sathish, A. and Aruna, B. (2022). How much carbon does a guava orchard sequester in its lifetime under seasonally dry tropical savanna climate on an Alfisol? Agrochimica, 66(4), 247-257. DOI 10.12871/00021857202242.
  10. Rupa, T.R., Ganeshamurthy, A.N., Ravindra, V., Laxman, R.H., Rajeshwari, S. and Aruna, B.  (2022). Carbon Sequestration in Mango Orchards in Seasonally Dry Tropical Savanna Climate under Different Management. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2022.2028820.

Books Chapter

  1. Rupa, T.R. (2022). Site Specific Nutrient Management in cashew. In: Natural Resource Management in Horticultural Crops (Editors: Subhra Saikat Roy, Poonam Kashyap and Tarun Adak), Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi, Pp 149-160, ISBN 9789391734336 (India)
  2. Rupa, T.R. (2017). Nutrient and Water Management. In: Cashew: Improvement, Production and Processing (Ed. P.L. Saroj), Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp. 233-252, ISBN: 9789386615558.
  3. Rupa, T.R. (2017). Soil Health Management in Cashew. In: Soil Health Management in Plantation Crops (Eds  H.P. Maheswarappa and P. Chowdappa), Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi. Pp. 67-86, ISBN-13 9788170195566.
  4. Rupa, T.R. (2017). Cashew. In: Impact of Climate Change on Plantation Crops (Eds K.B. Hebbar, S. Naresh Kumar and P. Chowdappa), Daya Publishing House, A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp. 87-100, ISBN: 81-7019-556-6,9788170195566.
  5. Rejani, R. and Rupa, T.R. (2017). Soil and Water Conservation Practices. In: Cashew: Improvement, Production and Processing (Ed. P.L. Saroj), Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp. 171-185, ISBN: 9789386615558.
  6. Rejani, R. and Rupa, T.R. (2017). Delineation of Cashew Cultivation through GIS Application. In: Cashew: Improvement, Production and Processing (Ed. P.L. Saroj), Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp. 149-169, ISBN: 9789386615558.
  7. Kalaivanan, D. and Rupa, T.R (2017). Organic Cultivation of Cashew. In: Cashew: Improvement, Production and Processing (Ed. P.L. Saroj), Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. Pp. 295-322, ISBN: 9789386615558.

 

Awards & Recognitions: 

 

  1. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award, Indian Council of  Agricultural Research (2001-2002)
  2. Young Scientist Award, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2001-2002)
  3. Pran Vohra Award, Indian Science Congress Association (2002-2003)
  4. 7th S.N. Ranade Memorial Award for Junior Scientist Award, Shobhana ShrikrishnaRanade Memorial Trust (2003)
  5. The Golden Jubilee Commemoration Young Scientist Award, Indian Society of Soil Science (2003) Associate of the Academy, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2005)
  6. Chandramouli Gold Medal, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (1992)
  7. Best Poster Presentation, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2003)
  8. Best poster Presentation, International Phosphorus and Potash Research Institute of India (2001).
  9. Best article (second prize), Fertiliser Association of India (2017)
  10. Editor, The Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science (2007-09 and 2009-11)
  11. Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops (2019 to 2021).
  12. Elected as Councillor of Indian Society of Soil Science (2023-24).
Address for Communication: 

Type IV/3, IIHR Sraff Quarters, hesaraghatta Lake post, Bangalore-560089

Email Address: 
Rupa.TR@icar.gov.in
Telephone #: 
080-23086100 Extn 322