Mr. Basavaraj Andaneppa Dodmani is an emerging agricultural scientist with a strong academic foundation and specialization in plant pathology and disease management. He has been a recipient of prestigious national fellowships from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), including Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), reflecting his consistent academic excellence and research potential. He is also ASRB-NET qualified (2023), underscoring his eligibility for academic and scientific positions in agricultural research and education. His academic journey has been further strengthened by university-level scholarships from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, and recognition for the Best M.Sc. Thesis Award (2024).

Research Expertise and Contributions

Mr. Dodmani’s research focuses on plant disease resistance, Fusarium species complex, mycotoxin assessment, and molecular characterization of plant pathogens, particularly in wheat and Brassica crops. His ongoing research activities include:

• Characterization of wheat genotypes for head blight resistance

• Morphological, pathological, and multi-locus molecular characterization of Fusarium species

• Assessment of toxigenic genotypes and chemotypes

• Detection and analysis of mycotoxins in infected wheat grains and glumes

These research themes are of high relevance to food security, crop protection, and sustainable agriculture.

Publications and Scholarly Output

Mr. Dodmani has demonstrated commendable scholarly productivity:

• Peer-reviewed research articles (NAAS score: 5)

• Book chapters: 5

• Popular articles: 6

• Conference abstracts: 4

• Books: 2 (published in 2024 with National Press Associates, New Delhi, on integrated disease management and biological control of plant diseases)

His publications bridge both scientific research and practical agricultural applications, contributing to knowledge dissemination among researchers and practitioners.

Awards and Recognitions

• ICAR-JRF (2019–20) – All India Rank 43 (UR)

• ICAR-SRF (2022–23) – All India Rank 19 (UR)

• UAS General Scholarship (2017–19)

• ASRB-NET Qualified (2023)

• Best M.Sc. Thesis Award (2024)

• Two Best Poster Presentation Awards at IPS National Conference 2024 for innovative research combining plant pathology and deep learning approaches

These accolades reflect both academic merit and research innovation.

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award 

Based on his quality research output, national-level fellowships, impactful publications, books, conference recognitions, and ongoing advanced research in plant pathology, Mr. Basavaraj A. Dodmani is highly eligible for the Best Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels). His work significantly contributes to sustainable agriculture, crop disease management, and food safety, aligning well with the objectives and evaluation criteria of reputed scientific award platforms.