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Brief Introduction |
Dr.
M. L. Lodha
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Positions Held:
Ex-Head &
Professor, Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi.
Professor-cum-Director, ICAR Centre of Advanced Studies in
biochemistry (1995-2001, 2003-2006).
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Awarded:
IARI Best Teach Award 1999
Society for Plant biochemistry and
Biotechnology Plaque of Honour; Editor/Chief Editor, Journal of Plant
Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1992 to 2006.
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Fellow: Fellow
to National Academy of Agricultural Sciences,
Agricultural Biochemists.
Research Area:
Antiviral proteins from non-host plants; quality protein maize; Biological
nitrogen fixation. |
Contributions to Agri./Hort. literature:
his works have been published in 91 national and international Journals of repute. He was involved in the editing 3 books and in preparation of 16 Laboratory Manuals.
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He has been executive Editor/Chief Editor
of the Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology since its inception
in January, 1992. Today this Journal has attained a rare distinction of
having highest Impact Factor among Plant Journals published from India. |
He also served as a member of number of
Scientific Advisory/Review Committees constituted by ICAR, DBT and DST. He
has been recipient of number of Honours and Awards, the notable ones being
Fellowship of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Honorary
Fellowship of Indian Society of Agriculture Biochemists, and Best Teacher
Award. |