Dinesh Joshi Email and Phone Number

I am a Senior Scientist at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), where I lead the breeding and genomics of millets and pseudocereals, crops that are crucial for food security and nutrition in the marginal and hilly regions of India. With over 14 years of experience in this field, I have developed new varieties, identified genomic regions, candidate genes for traits of economic importance , and explored root system architecture of these crops, using breeding, genomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology tools.My mission is to enhance the productivity, quality, and resilience of millets and pseudocereals, and to promote their adoption and consumption among farmers and consumers. I have successfully managed and executed several national and international projects, secured grants from various agencies, and collaborated with reputed institutions and researchers. I have also edited a comprehensive book on millets and millet technology, and published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in high-ranking plant journals, as the first or corresponding author. Additionally, I am an editor for Frontiers in Plant Science, BMC Plant Biology and Frontiers in Horticulture, and a recipient of prestigious fellowships and awards.