v.K. Rao hold a M. Sc., Ph. D.from Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, India.He has over twenty years of experience  Division of Plant Physiology & Biochemistry and done lots of Specialisation work  in Phytochemistry for multi-national organizations. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  He is the Member of the Scientific / Professional Organizations. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

 Agriculture, crop science, crop breeding, plant genes, plant genomics, horticulture, cultivation post harvesting