- Graduated with B.Sc., (Horticulture) from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (1991-95)
- Obtained M.Sc., (Horticulture) from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore, (1996-98) with Dr. Madhav Rao Gold Medal for the Best thesis in Pomology in M.Sc., (Horticulture) Programme in 1998.
- Acquired Ph.D.,(Fruit Science)from Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore, (2006-09) with Dr.K.Balaraman award for the Best thesis in Horticulture in Ph.D., (Horticulture-Fruit Science) Programme in 2010.
- Joined ARS in 1999 at erstwhile ICAR Research Complex for Goa (currently ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute) and served till 19th August, 2020.
- Area of work: Genetic wealth, diversity studies, characterization in kokum, jackfruit and jamun, evaluation in aonla, citrus, banana, papaya, pineapple, sapota, precision farming in banana and pineapple, value addition in kokum and jackfruit.
- Transferred to ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru and serving in Project co-ordination Unit (AICRP on Fruits). Involved in project monitoring of AICRP (Fruits) centres working on Avocado, banana, Citrus, grapes, guava, jackfruit, litchi, mango, papaya and sapota.
Designation:
Principal Scientist
Division/Section:
ICAR-AICRP on Fruits
Specialisation:
Horticulture-Fruit Science
Qualification:
Ph.D (Fruit Science)
Publications:
Research Papers (Best 10/High Impact)
- Priya Devi S., Shejal A. Porob and Thangam. M. 2020. Studies on fruit development in pink and white types of wax apple 97-103 (Syzygium samarangense Merr. & Perry) in Goa, India. J. Hort.Sci. Vol. 15(1): 45-51
- Priya Devi, S., T.N.Balamohan, M.Thangam, J.Ashok Kumar, K.Ramachandrudu and V.S.Korikanthimath. 2012. A study on diversity and distribution of kokum (Garcinia indica (Choisy) using DIVA_GIS in Goa with respect to fruit characters. Indian J. Hort.: 69 (2): 156-162
- Priya Devi, S., M.Thangam, A.R.Desai and Adsule, P.G. 2002.Studies on variability in physico-chemical characters of different jamun (Syzygium cumini) accessions from Goa. Indian J.Hort. 59(2): 153-156
Book Chapter (with ISBN No.)
- Comprehensive Production Guide and Regional Technology Compendium for Banana. 2023. Ed. Prakash Patil, S Priya Devi, Sridhar Gutam, Manju P R, Sujatha Tetali, K D Bisane and Jeevitha S. p 146.ISBN: 978-81-957621-2-5
Patents:
Three varieties of kokum Goa kokum1,2 and 3 were approved for released by SVRC, Govt. of Goa in 2023. Development of manually operated Kokum Seed Decorticator
Awards & Recognitions:
• ICAR-JRF in Horticulture
• Dr. Madhav Rao Gold Medal for the Best thesis in Pomology in M.Sc., (Horticulture) Programme in 1998.
• Dr.K.Balaraman award for the Best thesis in Horticulture in Ph.D., (Horticulture-Fruit Science) Programme in 2010.
Address for Communication:
Q-202, Purva Venezia, Near Mother Dairy, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru-560064
Email Address:
s.priyadevi@icar.gov.in