Shri K.N. Vyas, DAE Homi Bhabha Chair Professor (Former Chairman, AEC & Secretary, DAE) visited NAU, Navsari on June 20, 2024 and had a meeting with Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel.
Shri K.N. Vyas, DAE Homi Bhabha Chair Professor (Former Chairman, AEC & Secretary, DAE) visited NAU, Navsari on June 20, 2024 and had a meeting with Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel.
He had a fruitful discussion with the Hon’ble VC and other officers/scientists of NAU regarding the possibility of introducing pulse varieties developed by BARC, Mumbai in South Gujarat. He also highlighted the role of technologies like BARC-hydrogel and ANU-CHAITANYA in improving the production and productivity of agricultural crops. He also visited the newly inaugurated Rice Speed-Breed Center and appreciated the rapid technological advancement made by NAU, Navsari in the field of crop improvement.
Dr. T. R. Ahlawat, Director of Research; Dr. Vikas Naik, Associate Director of Research; Dr. P. B. Patel, Rice Breeder; Dr. D. A. Chauhan, Pulse Breeder were also present on the occasion.
