Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad is recognized as having made UASB one of the top agricultural universities in the nation and for making substantial advancements in the fields of education, research, and outreach. He has steered the National Seed Project for 27 years with distinction, serving as a Seed Research Officer, Special Officer (Seeds) and Director, ICAR Indian Institute of Seed Science for 5 years.
He developed the seed village concept idea and implemented it in Mau, Gazipur, Balia, and Azamgarh Districts. Raised substantial funds to establish model Seed Processing, Seed Farms while serving as Director (ICAR), Mau, Uttar Pradesh. He established Reginal Research Centre ICAR-IISS, two ISTA labs, three new Breeder seed production centers and five Seed Technology centers across the country. Developing seed production techniques, including Aeroponics and Hydroponics, DNA marker technologies for seed purity testing, seed improvement, and storage protocols for field and vegetable crops are among the major accomplishments. He has developed > 35 technologies in seed production, processing and seed treatment and has 3 patents.
His contributions to storage techniques and purity testing have helped increase the output of high-quality seeds. Dr. Prasad has authored 13 books and over 190 research publications for prestigious journals, and he has served as a major advisor to 14 M.Sc. as well as 9 Ph.D. students, and he has been the coordinator of 18 extramural research projects with a budget outlay of Rs 3585 lakhs. Dr. Prasad has received three international awards for his breadth of contributions and 10 National and State awards.
