Books By Devendra Kumar Yadava - Author

Dr. Devendra Kumar Yadava is serving as ADG Seeds, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. Breeder for last 25 years including 19 years at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), contributed in the development and release of 21 varieties (mustard 18; pulses 3) including early maturing mustard varieties viz. Pusa Mustard 25, 27, 28, 26 and RGN 145 which have provided greater choice to farmers under changing climatic scenario. Bred six low erucic acid varieties viz., Pusa Mustard 21, 22, 24, 29, 30 and 32; and two Canola quality varieties Pusa Double Zero Mustard 31 and 33. Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) since 2015 and recipient of many awards like Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Award – 2017, ICAR, New Delhi; Dr. B.P. Pal Memorial Award, 2012, IARI, New Delhi; NAAS Recognition Award-2018; Dr. P.R. Kumar Brassica Outstanding Scientist Award 2017, SRMR, Directorate of Rapeseed Mustard Research, Bharatpur. He has guided three M.Sc. and five Ph.D. students as Chairman and presently