M. Mahadevappa

Madappa Mahadevappa(born 4 August 1937), popularly known as Rice Mahadevappa is an Indian agricultural scientist and plant breeder, renowned for developing high yielding hybrid varieties of rice.[1] He served as the Vice-chancellor of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad for two terms and as the chairman of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board under Indian Council of Agricultural Research of which he is a current member of governing council.[2][3] He is the recipient of Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour and various other accolades.[4]

M. Mahadevappa
Born	4 August 1937 Madapura, Chamarajanagar, Mysore State, British India (present-day Karnataka, India)
Nationality	India
Alma mater	Sarada Vilas College University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Known for	High-yielding Hybrid varieties of Rice in India
Awards	Padma Bhushan (2013) Padma Shri (2005) Rajyotsava Prashasti (1984) Bharat Ratna Sir. M. Vishweshwarayya Memorial Award (1999)
Scientific career
Fields	Agricultural science, Forestry, Plant Breeding
Institutions	JSS Rural Development Foundation University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad Indian Council of Agricultural Research University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore International Rice Research Institute, Philippines Central Food Technological Research Institute

Contributions

Mahadevappa, an elected fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences,[5] has contributed extensively to the Indian agrarian community through various innovative application and research initiatives including development of over nine varieties of High yielding Hybrid rice varieties.[6][7] While being a pioneer in hybrid rice farming in the country, he has been also credited for his Integrated Parthenium Weed Management, a scientific and efficient weed management technique against the invasive Parthenium.[8]

References

1. "Profile of Dr. M. Mahadevappa". National Academy of Biological Sciences.
2. "Scientist wants another green revolution". The Hindu. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
3. "'Hybrid paddy production will save water'". New Indian Express.
4. Dr Mahadevappa Conferred with Padma Bhushan
5. "NAAS Fellow". National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
6. "Future of paddy". Deccan Herald.
7. "Prof. M. Mahadevappa". BangaloreIndiaBio.
8. Aditya Kaul (6 January 2002). "He fought for survival against the killer weed". Pioneer.