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Prof. (Dr.) Hoshiyar Singh

Prof. (Dr.) Hoshiyar Singh

Professor & Dean Agriculture

hoshiyar.singh@vgu.ac.in

BIO

He pursued his Ph.D. from SKN college of Agriculture Jobner. He worked as In-charge of AICRP on Wheat and Barley Division of Plant Breeding and Genetics, RARI Durgapura, Jaipur (Rajasthan). He has been actively engaged in research, training and consultancy to farmers for three decades. Professor Singh has a deep understanding of university administration ranging from policy matters to day to day functioning. He actively involved in governing and academic bodies of SKNAU as the member of academic council. Professor Singh has published 48 research papers, 2 book chapters, 35 research reports,and had 2 abroad visits. On research front Professor Singh developed variety of wheat like Raj. 3765, Raj.3777, Raj.4037, Raj.4083, Raj.4120, Raj.6560, Raj.4079, Raj.4229, Raj.4238, Raj. Molya Rodhak 1 and Musk Melon variety RM 43. He has participated in National & International Seminars and Symposia & Conferences and visited Minneapolis, Minnesota-USA and CIMMYT Mexico for a wide exposure among Global Scientific Arena. At present he is Dean Agriculture VGU since February 2021.

Additional Administrative Titles -

  • IIIC In charge FBAS

Academic Degrees -

  • Ph.D. (PB&G) 2002
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) PB&G 1988
  • B.Sc. (Ag.) 1985

Academic Appointments -

    • Worked as Assistant Professor from 07.05.1996 to 06.05.2008 in All India Coordinated Wheat & Barley Improvement Project (AICW&BIP).
    • Worked as Associate Professor from 07.05.2008 to 06.05.2011 in AICW&BIP.
    • Worked as Professor from 07.05.2011 to 31.07.2020 in AICW&BIP.
    • Worked as Additional Director Research (Seeds) of SKN Agriculture University, Jobner from Dec. 2013 to May 2015 as additional work.
    • Worked as Incharge of All India Coordinated Wheat & Barley Improvement Project from Aug. 2018 to July 2020.
    • Currently working as Dean of Agriculture since Feb. 2021.

Professional Experience -

  • Wheat Breeding Research, Director Seed

Teaching Degree Courses

  • Ph.D.
  • M.Sc. (Ag)
  • B.Sc. (Ag)

Executive Education & Other Non- Degree Programs

  • Project PI: Research project on "Development of high yielding wheat variety suitable for limited irrigated conditions of Rajasthan" under SKRAU-RSSC collaboration.
  • Project Co-PI: Research project on "Development of Thermal stress tolerant wheat variety for warmer conditions of Rajasthan" under SKRAU-RSSC collaboration.
  • Project PI: Research project on "Development of heat tolerant wheat variety" under SKNAU-USAID collaboration.
  • Project PI: Research project on "Combining field phenotyping and next generation genetics to uncover markers, genes and biology underlying drought tolerance in wheat" under SKNAU-DBT-BBSRC collaboration.

Research Interests -

  • Wheat Breeding New innovations in Agriculture

Publications - Journal Articles

  • Singh, Hoshiyar and Sharma, S.N. (2011). Heterosis study for the grain yield in bread wheat under heat stress environment. 3rd International Group Meeting on Wheat Productivity Enhancement under Changing Climate, Feb. 9-12, 2011, UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. PP: 45.
  • Sharma, S.N. and Singh, Hoshiyar (2011). Genetic analysis of phenological traits and grain yield in durum wheat under normal and late sown environments. 3rd International Group Meeting on Wheat Productivity Enhancement under Changing Climate, Feb. 9-12, 2011, UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. PP: 46.
  • Sharma, S.N. and Singh, Hoshiyar (2011). Correlation analysis of grain yield and physiological traits in twelve generations of durum wheat. 3rd International Group Meeting on Wheat Productivity Enhancement under Changing Climate, Feb. 9-12, 2011, UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. PP: 47.
  • Singh, Hoshiyar, Singh, Swaroop and Baloda, A.S. (2011). Genetic analysis of grain yield and yield contributing traits in bread wheat. Zonal Seminar on Plant Stress Physiology in Perspectives of Agri-Horticulture and Climate Change, Feb. 25, 2011, SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, Jaipur (Raj.). PP: 75.
  • Singh, Hoshiyar, Singh, Swaroop and Baloda, A.S. (2011). Heterosis study for the grain yield in bread wheat under heat stress environment. Zonal Seminar on Plant Stress Physiology in Perspectives of Agri-Horticulture and Climate Change, Feb. 25, 2011, SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, Jaipur (Raj.). PP: 76.
  • Sharma, S.N., Singh, Hoshiyar and Pancholi, S.R. (2012). Development of thermal stress tolerant variety for maximization of wheat production under warmer conditions. International Conference on Extension Education in the Perspectives of Advances in Natural Resource Management in Agriculture (NaRMA-IV), Dec. 19-21, 2012.
  • Singh, Hoshiyar, Sharma, S.N. and Pancholi, S.R. (2012). Breeding for high yielding wheat variety to enhance production and productivity of wheat under restricted irrigation conditions of Rajasthan. International Conference on Extension Education in the Perspectives of Advances in Natural Resource Management in Agriculture (NaRMA-IV), Dec. 19-21, 2012.
  • Sharma, S.N. and Singh, Hoshiyar (2012). Breeding for high yielding salt tolerant wheat variety for sustained wheat production under problematic areas of Rajasthan. International Conference on Extension Education in the Perspectives of Advances in Natural Resource Management in Agriculture (NaRMA-IV), Dec. 19-21, 2012.

Books -

In the Media

  • Radio/TV Talks : 60

Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements -

    • Conference/Symposia/Summer Institute Attended: 42
    • Professional Training Courses Completed: 8

Affiliations

    • Life member of Society for Advancement of Wheat Research, India, Karnal.
    • Life member of Rajasthan Horticulture Society.
    • Life member of RCA Alumni Association, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur.
    • Member of Indian Society of Plant Breeding and Genetics.