University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya

At University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya (UAS Mandya), we embrace the power of knowledge, regional empowerment, and sustainable farming. Rooted in the rich agricultural legacy of the Old Mysuru region, our university aims to be the catalyst for a new era of innovation and growth in agri-education.

Founded as the historic College of Agriculture at V.C. Farm in 1991, UAS Mandya has been nurturing agricultural talent for over three decades—offering B.Sc. (Agri.), diploma, and extension-focused programs to uplift our rural youth.

In early 2025, the Karnataka State Cabinet formally approved the establishment of the new agricultural university at the V.C. Farm campus—marking a long-awaited step toward regional agricultural advancement. Envisioned on the model of Shivamogga University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, UAS Mandya will unite the College of Agriculture (Mandya), College of Agriculture (Hassan), College of Agriculture (Chamarajanagar), College of Forestry (Ponnampet), and the College of Horticultural Sciences (Mysuru) under its banner. Its jurisdiction will cover the districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu

Vishweshwaraiah Canal (V.C) Farm Mandya-Melkote, Road, Mandya, Karnataka 571405
registraruasm@gmail.com
+91 0823277211

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Dr. Krishnaprasad B. T.

Designation: Professor and Head, Division of Agril. Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Hassan

Email: keprasad1@yahoo.com

Office Telephone: +91-9483982841

Education

Degree	University	Specialization
Postdoc	University of California, Los Angeles, USA	Molecular aspects of Biotic and Abiotic stresses
PhD	University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore	Crop Physiology
M.Sc. (Agri.)	University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore	Crop Physiology
B.Sc. (Agri.)	University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore	Agriculture and Allied subjects

Research Interests & Expertise

My research interests focus on developing mosaic virus–resistant pulse crops using rice bean (Vigna umbellate) as a model system. Rice beans are known to possess natural resistance to mosaic viruses. By comparing virus-sensitive and virus-resistant rice bean genotypes, the objective is to understand the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying mosaic virus resistance. The knowledge generated from this study will be utilized to develop mosaic virus–resistant varieties in economically important pulse crops. Another area of interest is the development of haploid inducer lines in cucumber using genome editing technologies. This approach aims to accelerate cucumber breeding programs through doubled haploid production, enabling rapid development of improved cultivars.