Dr D.P. Ray

Former Vice-chancellor, Orissa Univ. of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Orissa

Prof. Ray through extensive survey in Eastern India, collected and assessed mango and citrus germplasm. His work on orchard efficiency, orchard management and plant propagation on tropical fruits is widely cited. He has published 92 research papers, 3 books, 3 book chapters, several bulletins and popular articles ontropical fruits. He was also Chairman, Working Group on Horticulture and Plantation Crops for the XII Five Year Plan (2012-17) and Member, Governing Body of ICAR as well as Society of ICAR; Member Convener of State Farmers’ Commission, Govt. of Odisha. He has been the President of the Orissa Horticultural Society, Bhubaneswar. Dr Ray is associated with several ICAR and state level committees related to Research and Development (R&D). He is receipient of KadaliPuraskar, Dr. M. H. Marigowda National Award, Think Odisha Leadership Award, three Life Time Contributions awards. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Academy of Biological Sciences, Indian Society of Vegetable Science, AIPUB and International Society of Noni Sciences.