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
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Dr. D. A. Sumana

Designation: Associate Professor

Email: dsumana68@gmail.com

Office Telephone: 08274-249370, +91-8971287933

Education

Degree	University	Specialization
Ph.D.	UAS, GKVK, Bangalore	Agricultural Microbiology
M.Sc. (Agri)	UAS, GKVK, Bangalore	Agricultural Microbiology
B.Sc. (Agri)	UAS, GKVK, Bangalore	Agricultural & allied subjects

Research Interests & Expertise

My research interests are Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in crop plants, horticultural crops, and forest tree species, along with the isolation of mycorrhizal spores from biodiversity-rich locations of the Western Ghats, including soil and root zone samples of different tree species. I focus on identification and mass multiplication of these spores to develop efficient arbuscular mycorrhizal pot cultures at the institutional level. Another priority area is the isolation, mass multiplication, and distribution of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) to farmers. I am also interested in the collection and cultivation of different mushroom species under varied agroclimatic conditions, including oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.), button mushroom (Agaricus spp.), and milky mushroom (Calocybe indica). Additionally, my work addresses the management of root rot diseases using biocontrol agents such as Trichoderma and Pseudomonas, and the use of biopesticides for pest management. Overall, my research integrates both fundamental and applied aspects of agricultural microbiology for sustainable crop production.