Point of contact: ICRISAT
Contact: v.padmakumar
Website or Portfolio: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Padmakumar-Varijaksha
Background: Varijaksha P. Padmakumar, affiliated with CGIAR and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), conducts research focusing on several key areas. This includes developing machine learning-powered models for Near-Infrared Spectrometers to predict protein content in multiple grain cereals. Additionally, she works on multi-trait improvement in sorghum aimed at optimizing livelihoods within mixed crop-livestock systems. Another significant aspect of her research involves assessing the impact of augmented new cultivar release criteria. Her work contributes to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in diverse farming systems.
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August 15, 2024