Kranthi is ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year
May 8, 2009| |
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) honored Dr. Keshav Kranthi, Acting Director of the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), India with the first "ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year" award. Given to provide international recognition to exceptional achievements, the award helps raise awareness of the importance of cotton research.
Kranthi is an entomologist and has been working at CICR in Nagpur since 1992 and is currently in-charge of the institute. He developed easy-to-use diagnostic kits to detect Bt cotton which has contributed to the reduction in spurious Bt cotton seeds in India. He developed an extensive database on bollworm resistance to insecticides and Bt toxins and discovered the mechanisms of resistance. Likewise, he developed stochastic models and insect resistance management strategies (IRM) that benefited small farmers and reduced insecticide use in India.
Twelve candidates from eight countries in three disciplines of breeding/production, plant protection and biotechnology were nominated for the award.
For more details visit http://www.icac.org/tis/researcher_of_the_year/english.html For more information about biotech developments in India contact ISAAA South Asia office by emailing b.choudhary@cgiar.org or k.gaur@cgiar.org.
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