Dr. Dhananjay N. Gawande

Dr. Dhananjay N. Gawande, Scientist (Plant Breeding)

Qualification

• B. Sc.: 2000-2004:Agriculture; College of Agriculture, Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India
• M.Sc.: 2004-2006: Plant Breeding and Genetics; Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India
• Ph.D.: 2006-2010: Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India

Specialization / Discipline

• Crop Improvement

Positions held

• 25.07.2016 – till date: ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra 412307

• 15.09.2011 to 24.07.2016: ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Regional Station, Phanda (MP) 462030)

Area of specialization

• Plant Breeding and Genetics

Current research interest

• Genetic improvement of colored grapes
• Breeding grape rootstocks for abiotic stress resistance

Honours and Recognition

• Awarded with Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) of ICAR for pursuing Ph.D.

International training

• Attended International Training on Food Legume Improvement organized by International Centre for Agriculture Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA), at Terbol station in Lebnon during 18th to 26th May 2015.