Biodata

GENERAL

Place of birth (Permanent address): Purano Hattiya, Samibhanjyang-4, Lamjung, Nepal

Citizenship/ Nationality: Nepali Religion: Hindu

Parent’s name: Late Setu Lal -/ Gauri Maya-Joshi Parent’s occupation: Agriculture and Livestock

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Specialization: Genetics and Plant Breeding (with minor in biotechnology and statistics)

Degree Institute/University Division/Year Major subject

PhD University of Tsukuba, Japan 2011 Plant Genetics and Breeding

MSc IAAS, Rampur/TU, Nepal 1st/2000 Plant Genetics and Breeding

BSc (Ag) IAAS, Rampur/TU, Nepal 1st/1992 Plant Genetics and Breeding

ISc (Ag) IAAS, Rampur/TU, Nepal 1st/1988 Sciences

SLC Bhairab Kali MV, Lamjung/ 1st/1986 Sciences & Maths

SLC Board, Nepal

(IAAS = Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, TU = Tribhuwan University)

Working Areas: Plant Genetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Agrobiodiversity and Biometrics

WORK EXPERIENCES


Senior Scientist/ National Genebank, NARC, From 2014 to present

Major responsibilities

· Genebank management (conservation and sustainable use of agricultural plant genetic resources)

· Use of biotechnology and GIS+CAT for managing and utilizing agricultural biodiversity

· Molecular based plant breeding for a number of crops

· Biometrical and editorial works

· Provide training to farmers and scientists on conservation, biometrics, biotechnology and plant breeding


Scientist/ Biotechnology Unit, NARC, From 2004 to 2013

Major responsibilities

· Molecular based rice and buckwheat breeding {1. Diversity assessment and evaluation, 2. Identification (DNA and isozyme fingerprint) and characterization, 3. Tagging and mapping of important genes including Quantitative trait loci, 4. Genetic structure and inheritance study and 5. Marker assisted selection and marker assisted backcrossing (MAS and MAB)}.

· Isozyme analysis and tissue culture

· Plant breeding, statistical analysis and computer management

· Publication of journal and annual reports


Scientist/ ABD, NARC, From Nov 2000 to 2004

Major responsibilities

· Isozyme analysis and tissue culture

· Plant breeding, statistical analysis and computer management

· Publication of journal and annual reports

· On farm management of agricultural biodiversity

· Thematic leader of population structure and breeding system


Research Assistant/ NCSU, USA, From May 2009 to May 2011

Major responsibilities

· MAS and tagging of resistant genes by DNA markers in tomato

· Diversity analysis and anther culture of tomato


Adjunct Professor, HICAST, Purbanchal University, From August 2007 (part time work)

· Teaching Plant Breeding and Statistics and Computer Application


Lecturer, HICAST, Purbanchal University, From Sept 2002 to Feb 2003

· Teaching Statistics and computer application


Graduate Research Assistant/ IAAS, Rampur, Two years, from 1998

· Assisting rice and wheat breeding research including biotechnology (both field and lab works)

· Teaching undergraduate students (Breeding and Statistics)


Agric. & Livestock Dev. Coordinator/ USCCN, Nepal, Six years From 1992

Major responsibilities

· Improving crops through participatory plant breeding

· Planning, programming and implementation of agriculture, livestock and environment development activities

· Preparation of training manuals and conducting trainings

· Coordination with HMG/N line agencies & INGO/NGO

· Developing agricultural strategy and policies for the programs

· Monitoring and evaluation of agriculture and livestock cum IG programs


For publication details, click Publication pages

Publication

  • > 300 articles (journal papers, book and book chapters)
  • 120 presentations in workshops/ seminars
  • 20 books/ proceedings edited

Editorial Work

  • Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Nepal Agric. Research Council since 2018
  • Editor-in-Chief of Nepal Agriculture Research Journal for 3 vols
  • Editorial member of SAARC Journal of Agric.
  • Reviewer for many proceedings and journal papers
  • Technical Reviewer for Variety Release and Registration

LIST OF PROJECTS INVOLVED

2019

1. Use of genetic diversity and evolutionary plant breeding for enhanced farmer resilience to climate change, sustainable crop productivity, and nutrition under rainfed conditions (EPB Project). 2019-2022, NARC, LIBIRD and Bioversity International

2016

2. Characterization, Evaluation and Sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources in Asian region (PGRAsia). 2015-2017, NIAS, Japan.

3. Collection and conservation of crop wild relatives (CWR) in Nepal. 2016-2018, Crop Diversity Trust and MSB, UK.

4. Collection, multiplication, characterization and safety duplication of wheat and barley landraces from Nepal. 2013, CIMMYT, Kathmandu.

5. Integrating traditional crop genetic diversity into technology: Using a biodiversity portfolio approach to buffer against unpredictable environmental change in the Nepal Himalayas. 2014-2020. UNEP-GEF.

6. Management of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources (MAPGR) in Nepal. 2012-2014, NARC.

7. Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Selected Rice and Buckwheat Collections to Promote Use (IMPGR 2nd Phase). 2015-2017, AFACI, RDA, Korea.

8. Rebuilding local seed system: Collection, conservation and repatriation of native crop seeds in earthquake affected areas in Nepal. 2015-2017, Bioversity International, Rome.

9. Strengthening National Capacities to Implement the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Genetic Resources Policy Initiatives -2, GRPI-2). 2012, Bioversity International, Rome.

Before 2014

1. Promoting conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of food and agriculture for enhancing food security in Nepal. 2012. AFACI, RDA, Korea

2. Exploration, regeneration and conservation of endangered and local landraces of cereals and grain legumes from central mid and high hills of Nepal, AFACI Pan Asia, RDA Korea. 2012

3. Akabare Chilli Enhancement and diversity assessment. NARC, LIBIRD. 2012

4. Rayo Characterization and Diversity Assessment. NARC. 2012

5. Strengthening national capacities to implement the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture GRPI-2). 2012. Bioversity Int’l

6. Management of Agriculture Genetic Resources in Nepal (Genebank), 2012

7. Diversity assessment of tomato using RAPD markers and coefficient of parentage, 2011.

8. Anther culture of tomato, 2010

9. Molecular tagging of resistant genes in tomato, 2009

10. Molecular tagging of agriculturally important traits and developing near isogenic lines in rice and buckwheat, 2007.

11. Rice landraces evaluation and enhancement 2006

12. Application of molecular markers towards the improvement of maize varieties and hybrids, 2006. Project leader, HP Bimb

13. Use of molecular markers in the study of genetic diversity of important crop species of Nepal. 2006 (wheat). Project leader, HP Bimb

14. RAPD survey in rice, 2005. Project leader, HP Bimb

15. Genetic manipulation and marker aided breeding for rice and buckwheat improvement, 2005

16. Evaluation of cytoplasmic male sterile lines of rice for hybrid seeds production, 2004. Project leader, S Bista

17. Development of elite lines using wild rice species, 2004. Project leader, SR Gupta

18. Seed supply and genetic diversity of barley, Nepal (Nov 2004 to Oct 2005). Project leader, J Bajracharya

19. Population genetic structure of Nepalese wild rice. Project leader: S Decombel, 2004

20. Study of maize technology adoption by farmers in hill region, 2003. Project leader, DMS Dongol

21. Classification of Nepalese Rice Cultivars and Landraces using Isozyme Markers, 2002

22. Arun Valley sustainable resources use and management pilot demonstration project, 2002 Project leader, TB Shrestha

23. Response of Mithe and Tite buckwheat in in vitro culture and the production of F1 hybrid using embryo culture, 2001

24. Cultivars development of rice and wheat through anther culture, 2001

25. Breeders’ seed production and maintenance of rice, wheat and maize varieties, 2001. Project leader A Mudwari

26. Rice varietal development for mid hills, 2001. Project leader S Bista

27. Development of high altitude rice varieties, 2001. Project leader S Bista

28. Crossability of Oryza nivara with some rice cultivars of O sativa, 2001. Project leader S Bista

29. Strengthening the scientific basis of in situ conservation of agrobiodiversity on farm in Nepal

Project leader, MP Upadhyay (PPB, PVS, Diversity, Characterization, Evaluation, On farm agrobiodiversity, Population structure etc), 2000

30. Study of response of various ecotypes of buckwheat in culture and the possibility of production of hybrid of common and tartary buckwheat, 2000

31. Studies on micro propagation (in vitro) clonal production) of sugarcane varieties, 2000

32. Characterization and improvement of Nepalese rice using molecular techniques, 1998. Project leader RC Sharma

33. Wheat breeding research, 1998. Project leader RC Sharma

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

  • Genstat, MSTATC, INSTAT, Minitab, SAS, RStudio, SPSS, IRRISTAT, STAR, SPAR, GGE Biplot, Agrobase, KIN, Past, DIPVIEW, etc
  • Ntsys1.7, WinQTL Cartographer, Genestat, POPGENE, GDA, MapMaker, PyElph, GelAnalyzer, GenAlEx, PowerMarker, Structure, MEGA, GIS tools (FloraMap, Maxent, CAT and DIVA-GIS), etc
  • DOS, WP5.1, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MX Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, etc
  • Photoshop, Acrobat, Google Form, SurveyMonkey, EndNote, Zotero, etc
  • DbaseIV, Qbasic, Lotus 1-2-3 (2.2), Harvard Graphics, Internet Explorer, etc
  • Typing speed: Very good (English & Nepali)

Membership

· Founder member of plant breeding and genetics society of Nepal (PBaGSoN), 2020

· Action of Community Empowerment and Resilience Nepal (RACE-Nepal), Vice President

· Associate Editor-In-Chief for Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council since 2015

· Editorial member for Nepalese Agriculture Research Journal

· Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science Network (IAAS-Network)

· Life member of Nepal Biotechnology Association

· Nepal Agricultural Research Council Network (NARC-Network)

· Nepal Permaculture Group (NPG) http://www.npg.org.np/home/index.php

· Samibhanjyang Society Improvement Association, Chief Advisor

· Society of Agricultural Scientists Nepal (SAS-Nepal), Life member

· Society of Post Graduate Students, Tribhuvan University, IAAS (2056)

· Sustainable Integrated Development Center (SIDC), Advisor. http://www.sidcnepal.org/


PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Excellent health
  • Left-handed and Versatile player
  • Organized several volley ball, quiz/spelling contest
  • Volleyball captain during campus student life in IAAS, Rampur
  • Hobby is horse riding

LANGUAGES KNOWN

Nepali, English, Hindi

COUNTRIES VISITED

India, Ethiopia, Bangladesh (2 times), Italy, Japan (4 times), China, USA, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan

REFEREES

Dr Madhusudan P. Upadhyay

Senior Scientist, Satdobato, Lalitpur

Mbl: 9843 108 310

Email: upadhyaymp@yahoo.com


Prof. Dr. Ram C. Sharma

Regional Coordinator, ICARDA-Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Email: r.c.sharma@cgiar.org


Dr Arun K. Joshi

Principal Scientist, CIMMYT, New Delhi, India

Tel: 91 11 2584 2940

Email: a.k.joshi@cgiar.org

CORRESPONDENCE

Genebank-NARC, Khumaltar, PO Box 3055, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tel: 977-1-5003331 (O)

Mbl: 986 302 0222

Email: joshibalak@yahoo.com

Skype: bk.joshi

URL: www.narc.org.np


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